Editor's Note: March 2024
Our guide to the best TVs under $1000 includes a good mix of QLED, mini-LED, and even OLED models. That’s because cutting-edge TV technology is starting to trickle down to more affordable and entry-level sets, as evidenced by the Hisense U8K mini-LED, Samsung Q80C QLED, and 48-inch LG 48-inch C3 OLED TV featured in our list. Another addition is the Roku Plus Series, a true budget option from the streaming stick maker that provides good performance and features for the money.
Al Griffin, Senior Editor – Home Entertainment
Many of the best TVs under $1000 are a great option for the majority of people because they bring you the best of both worlds. You get an affordable price, especially in comparison to the most expensive TVs around today, and they can bring solid performance. Sure, you won’t get all the bells and whistles of premium TVs and may need to compromise when it comes to scoring a model with the latest tech features, but what’s currently available for less than $1000 should satisfy the needs of all but the most serious gamers and movie fans.
With your budget set at $1000 and under, you can get yourself a number of new TVs with QLED panel tech, though you may find most, but not all, OLED models to be out of this price range. Instead, QLED sets are able to display pictures with a wider color range than what you’ll find on a more standard LCD screen, and they can also offer improved picture brightness as well.
If you’re in the market for a good TV and don’t have a strict budget in mind, then you can get specific with size instead and check out our 55-inch 4K TVs guide, or the best mid-spec 65-inch TVs that are absolutely worth your consideration. Read on for the best TVs under $1000 for 2024 below, and also check out our guide to finding the best cheap 4K TV deal.
The best TV's for under $1,000
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Best TV under $1,000 for most people
The Hisense U8K provides unparalleled value - a mini-LED panel that makes short work of bright rooms, a brilliant picture and lots of gaming features, all for a budget-friendly price.
The U8K's mini-LED panel and anti-glare coating enable it to thrive in bright rooms which is perfect for sport viewing. We measured its peak brightness at 1590 nits, which is more than enough to handle reflections when combined with all the other elements of its panel. But, the U8K also maintains excellent black levels that will keep movie fans happy. Contrast does fade when viewed from an angle, but it's hard to argue against the picture quality of the U8K at this price.
Gaming is also well catered to in the U8K, with Dolby Vision and 4K 144Hz support, ALLM and VRR compatibility, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. This is a great suite of gaming features in a budget mini-LED, although it is limited to two HDMI 2.1 ports.
The U8K isn't the most remarkable TV on the market, as there are more premium mini-LEDs and OLEDs available, but for under $1000 the U8K is a strong package. We've seen the 65-inch size, perfect for movie and sport, for $899, which no other TV can match in terms of value, and that's why the U8K is the top choice for most people.
Read the full Hisense U8K review
