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Best TV gifts for the holidays
Best TV gifts for the holidays
A big TV might not fit under the tree, but it's still one helluva gift.
TCL 3-Series Roku TV
Budget smart TV, bedroom version
If you're looking for a TV smaller than 55 inches that handles all the streaming apps well, from YouTube to Netflix to Apple's iTunes, this is our top choice. The picture is "good enough" and the built-in Roku system is superb. And the price is perfect for a kids' room or secondary room where you don't need a massive screen.Sizes: 28-, 32-, 40-, 43-, 49-inch. (The price shown below is for the 32-inch size.) .
TCL 4-Series Roku TV
Budget smart TV, bigger 4K version
Take everything we said about the 3-Series, add 4K resolution and a larger selection of screen sizes (up to 75 inches), and that's the 4-Series. A super-affordable price and superb Roku streaming system make it great to both give and receive. TCL 4-Series can't beat any of the models below on image quality -- its 4K resolution and HDR compatibility don't do anything to help the picture -- but it's perfectly fine for most viewers, especially at this price. Sizes: 43-, 50-, 55-, 65-, 75-inch. (The price shown below is for the 43-inch size.) .
TCL 6-Series Roku TV
Best all-around TV for the money, period
Yep, it's another TCL Roku TV. This one costs a bit more than the Vizio above (or maybe not by the time you read this -- their pricing fluctuates a lot) but its picture quality is a bit better and its Roku smart TV system is ... well, you know about that already. If you take everything into account, this is simply the best TV for the money we've reviewed in 2019.Sizes: 55-, 65-inch. .
Samsung Q70R series
Sleek style in a premium-brand TV
are basically fancy LCDs -- don't confuse them with OLEDs. The Q70R has an excellent picture and plenty of Samsung design and features goodies for a price that's relatively affordable, albeit not exactly "budget." If you're not interested in giving someone a TCL or Vizio and don't want to splurge for an OLED, the Q70 is an excellent choice. And it comes in a wide range of sizes.Sizes: 49-, 55-, 65-, 75-, 82-inch. .
LG OLEDC9P series
The best TV gift ever
What's that you say? You just want to give somebody the best TV, money no object? Here you go. In my side-by-side tests the C9 is the best TV I've ever reviewed, barely beating the B9 (above), but the B9 is a superior value -- almost as good and less expensive. The C9 is the king of 2019 TVs, however, especially in the 77-inch size. And you can afford it, right?Sizes: 55-, 65-, 77-inch. .
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