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The Best QLED TVs

We compared seven QLED TVs based on owner ratings, expert reviews, and specs. The Roku 65-Inch Smart TV is our top pick for its balance of price and performance.

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The bottom line

The Roku 65-Inch Smart TV (asin B0FXZ3ZQYG) is our top pick for the best QLED TV. It delivers sharp 4K picture quality, fast streaming, and a user-friendly interface for $399.99. The closest alternative is the Roku Select Series 2026-4K QLED TV (asin B0FXZ4RSJW), which offers a larger 85-inch screen for $1199.99. For a budget option, the Toshiba 50" M450 Series QLED 4K TV (asin B0GTWS2JNF) provides good picture quality and Fire TV integration for $229.99, though it has some setup issues.

Top pick
Roku 65-Inch Smart TVRoku 65-Inch Smart TV $399.99

Best balance of price and performance

The Roku 65-Inch Smart TV delivers sharp 4K picture quality, fast streaming, and a user-friendly interface for $399.99. Owners rate it 8.8/10, and it has a 4.4/5 Amazon rating from 1339 reviews. The tradeoff is that some users find the initial picture settings too bright or washed out.

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Runner-up
Roku Select Series Smart TVRoku Select Series Smart TV $1199.99

Largest screen with good value

The Roku Select Series 2026-4K QLED TV offers a large 85-inch screen with sharp 4K picture quality and fast streaming for $1199.99. Owners rate it 8.8/10, and it has a 4.4/5 Amazon rating from 1500 reviews. The tradeoff is the higher price compared to smaller models.

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Budget pick
TOSHIBA 50" M450 Series QLED 4K TVTOSHIBA 50" M450 Series QLED 4K TV $229.99

Good picture quality at a lower price

The Toshiba 50" M450 Series QLED 4K TV offers a 4K UHD display with QLED technology for $229.99. Owners rate it 8.4/10, and it has a 4.2/5 Amazon rating from 228 reviews. The tradeoff is some setup issues and a less intuitive interface.

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The field, ranked

  1. Roku 65-Inch Smart TV Best balance of price and performance 9.0/10 $399.99 Amazon
  2. Roku Select Series Smart TV Largest screen with good value 8.0/10 $1199.99 Amazon
  3. TOSHIBA 50" M450 Series QLED 4K TV Good picture quality at a lower price 7.0/10 $229.99 Amazon
  4. Roku Select Series Smart TV Good 55-inch option with positive owner sentiment 7.0/10 $269.99 Amazon
  5. Roku 50-Inch Select Series Smart TV 50-inch option with positive owner sentiment 7.0/10 $219.99 Amazon
  6. Roku Smart TV 65-inch option with built-in soundbar 6.0/10 $334.29 Amazon
  7. Samsung M70H 50-Inch TV 50-inch Mini LED option with superior picture quality 6.0/10 $327.99 Amazon

Where the differences show up in daily use

Owners of the Roku 65-Inch Smart TV (asin B0FXZ3ZQYG) and the Roku Select Series 2026-4K QLED TV (asin B0FXZ4RSJW) consistently mention the sharp picture quality and fast streaming experience. However, some users of the Toshiba 50" M450 Series QLED 4K TV (asin B0GTWS2JNF) report setup issues and a less intuitive interface, which can affect daily use.

What owners complain about after buying

A recurring complaint across several models, including the Roku 65-Inch Smart TV (asin B0FXZ3ZQYG) and the Roku Select Series 2026-4K QLED TV (asin B0FXZ4RSJW), is the initial picture settings being too bright or washed out. Additionally, some users of the Toshiba 50" M450 Series QLED 4K TV (asin B0GTWS2JNF) mention setup issues and a confusing remote control.

The also-rans

The Roku Smart TV (asin B0FKW759Q7) and the Samsung M70H 50-Inch TV (asin B0GP9T6KBY) did not earn picks due to their lower scores in key attributes. The Roku Smart TV has a built-in soundbar but lower picture quality scores, while the Samsung M70H has superior picture quality but a lower user interface score and higher price.

How this was put together

This guide is based on owner ratings, expert reviews, and specs for seven QLED TVs. We considered over 6,000 owner ratings and reviews, along with expert verdicts and measured figures from the dossiers. No products were tested hands-on, and the evidence runs thin on some models, particularly the Samsung M70H 50-Inch TV (asin B0GP9T6KBY) and the Roku Smart TV (asin B0FKW759Q7).