LG vs Samsung vs Sony TVs: Best TVs of 2024

Sony continues to be a leader in many consumer electronics, but their TV category is considered the best by many. For years, they have designed and built superb sets and continue to do so today. Sony not only focuses on its picture, though: they still implement modern technologies to get impressive sound from their TVs. This is why you see their XR65A95L 65” 4K OLED TV take our “Best TV for Picture AND Sound” title!

This 65” set is from Sony’s Masters series, which means that it gets top-shelf bits and pieces to make it Sony’s best-looking televising. It features an OLED display for unrivaled picture quality and black levels. OLED screens are also great for quick movement, and that makes them superb for sports, action movies, etc. You can also hook up your PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, or gaming PC for an excellent gaming experience thanks to the low latency input, 4K resolution at 120Hz, and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) technologies.

Now, you might be wondering why we mentioned the “Sound” part in our “Best of” title. We would like to take a moment to explain this. Instead of using small, tinny-sounding speakers like most of their competitors, Sony uses Acoustic Surface Audio+™ to activate actuators on the rear of the screen to vibrate the screen for enhanced audio reproduction. Essentially, you’ll receive more lifelike, fuller sound from the A95L than any other TV on the market. As you piece together a surround system for your new Sony OLED, you can have the TV act as the center channel. Please note that a separate receiver is needed to activate this last feature.

A slew of inputs await your existing devices: 4 HDMI (two 2.1, two 2.0b) inputs, one Toslink digital audio input, Ethernet port for faster, more reliable streaming/connectivity, two USB inputs for thumb drives loaded with audio or video files, and a RS-232C port.

The Google TV smart app built into the A95L does a wonderful job of getting all of your streaming services together in one place for instant access.

If you’re seeking a true upgrade (and then some) over your current, antiquated television, we suggest that you check out Sony’s XR65A95L OLED TV today!

Pros:

• Superb picture quality
• Better-than-average TV sound
• Lots of connectivity for expansion

Cons:

• Unable to sit very tight against the wall like some competitors
• Well-lit rooms can cause generate glare or reflection on the screen

Rooms lined with windows that let in the sunlight are quite stunning. Those windows permit great views of nature or the architecture from the surrounding area. However, when it comes to placing a television into the room, that’s where the problem resides. In the past, high-quality TVs had too much glare or reflection due to their glass-like front panels. Some TVs still suffer from this, but Samsung figured it all out for us. Enter their QN65S95DA 65” 4K OLED TV. This TV features not only great picture quality, but also employs a technology known as OLED Glare Free. This feature eliminates pretty close to all of that glare and reflection issue that other TVs have. This fact alone had this Samsung OLED claim our “Best TV for a Bright or Sunny Room” award!

For some time, Samsung TVs have had a pretty bright picture, which made it a bit easier to see in well-lit environments, but they really upped the ante this model year when they married that bright image to the matte finish screen. We found it difficult to find a whole lot of glare on the television - even in our bright showroom here in Pennsylvania.

Much like other high-performance TVs on the market, this Samsung has a host of inputs for you to connect your existing and future components. To be a little more specific, the OLED has the following inputs: four HDMI inputs (2.1), Toslink optical input, Ethernet port, three USB 2.0 inputs, and a RF input for an outboard antenna. 

If you’re a gamer, you’ll love the 4K resolution with up to 144Hz refresh rate. When a gaming PC is connected to the TV via HDMI, the aspect ratio can be changed from 21:9 to 32:9 and move the screen position to eye level. Please note that the PC game you’re enjoying has to support this feature.

Samsung’s Smart Hub allows you to quickly and easily access your favorite streaming services (Netflix, HBO Max, etc.) through their intuitive remote control. The built-in Apple AirPlay 2 even grants you the ability to stream content from your Apple device.

Long story short, if you have a bright room in which you’re looking for a superb TV, we enthusiastically recommend Samsung’s QN65S965DA!

Pros:

• Great picture quality
• Matte finish rejects glare and reflection quite well
• Lots of connectivity for expansion

Cons:

• Unable to sit very tight against the wall like some competitors
• Existing speakers sound quite thin

LG has been the leading TV manufacturer for gamers for some time now. Their Gallery-series OLED TVs not only look quite sharp, they are chock-full of features that gamers will drool over. This is the reason the OLED65G4S took our “Best TV for Gaming” award this year!

Let’s assume you’re somewhat new to the world of gaming (and that can be via a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, or a gaming PC). There are some important features that your TV should have to elevate your gameplay and make your sessions enjoyable. In no specific order, the TV should have great resolution, a high refresh rate, HDR (high-dynamic range), VRR (variable refresh rate), and low latency mode. The OLED65G4S boasts the following specs for the aforementioned bullet points: 4K resolution with up to 144Hz refresh rate, high-dynamic range for great contrast and color range, variable refresh rate for smooth motion, and a low-latency mode for lag-free synchronization between your system and the OLED.

Please don’t assume that this Samsung is intended just for the gamer market. This TV can satisfy even the most demanding of videophiles, too. The OLED looks stunning with streaming services, Blu-ray titles, and more.

Here are the connections that the OLED will have for the gear your currently own as well as any future equipment: four HDMI 2..1 inputs, Toslink optical input, Ethernet port, RS232-C input, RF input for external antenna, and three USB 2.0 inputs for thumb drives or other devices.

The OLED65G4S is one of the few TV models out there that sit quite tightly against the wall for a sleek look. Please note that an additional wall bracket might be needed for installation. It also has the capability to scroll through artwork when it’s in standby mode for a unique look, too.

Since this television is a smart TV, you can load in the apps you’re subscribed to to enjoy those services without needing an external device. Your OLED65G4S becomes your entertainment hub!

If our explanation has been sufficient, you should see how Samsung’s OLED65G4S can help you enjoy your gaming (as well as other television needs) and take it to the next level!

Pros:

• Great picture quality
• Mounts tightly against the wall for a sleek look
• Gallery mode gives the TV a unique look when in standby
• Lots of connectivity for expansion

Cons:

• Existing speakers sound quite thin
• Well-lit rooms can cause generate glare or reflection on the screen

Samsung’s The Frame series has garnered rave reviews from consumers as well as retailers. The ability to turn your TV into a piece of art when it’s powered down is just plain awesome. The 65” QN65LS03DA 4K television took our “Best TV for Displaying Artwork” award because of this very feature, but it offers so much more!

This Samsung TV uses a LED-LCD panel for optimum performance. Samsung ups the ante with this television by using a dual-LED array which permits usage of both warm and cool LEDs for great picture quality, regardless of content. Light leakage (which can affect the resulting sharpness in a picture or video) is greatly reduced, too.

The QN65LS03DA has great off-axis viewing for those who will have friends and family spread throughout their family room. It also has a bright picture that can be seen in brighter rooms.

In terms of connectivity, The Frame TV has the following: four HDMI 2.1 inputs, Toslink optical output, Ethernet port for hardwiring to your router, two USB 2.0 inputs for thumb drives or other media devices, RF input, and a RS232-C port. This television is packed to the gills with inputs and outputs!

So since this TV won our “Best TV for Displaying Artwork” award, we wanted to spend some time telling you about this really neat feature. When you turn off a traditional television, you are presented with a boring (and some find ugly) black screen. The Frame series allows you to instead have the screen display either a selection of curated art pieces or your favorite pictures that you’ve loaded into the set. The bright, anti-glare display can be seen from just about any vantage point for a clean, sleek look.

If you’ve been seeking common ground between someone who wants great picture quality and someone who focuses a bit more on decor or aesthetics, the QN65LS03DA is the perfect solution!

As a bonus, this television comes with the slim-fit wall mount bracket! If you would prefer to have the TV sit on a piece of furniture, Samsung did include a couple of pedestal feet, too.

Pros:

• Great picture quality
• Mounts tightly against the wall for a sleek look
• Included curate artwork for you to select from
• Upload your own pictures, if desired
• Lots of connectivity for expansion

Cons:

• Existing speakers sound quite thin
• Black levels aren’t as great as OLED counterparts