Best 55-Inch TVs Tested By Experts

The wide availability of TV models makes it super hard to make the right choice of choosing the best product for your needs.

Thus, after testing 43 top-rated 55-inch TVs, we have compiled a complete list of the best 55-inch TVs to get in 2024.

In this way, you can make a more mindful choice, and choose the right TV according to your needs.

LG 55-Inch Class OLED Evo Gallery Edition G2 Series TV

Specifications

Brand	LG
Display Technology	OLED
Resolution	4K
Refresh Rate	120 Hz
Special Feature	OLED evo Gallery Edition; Gallery Design; a9 Gen5 AI Processor 4K; Home Cinema; Ultimate Gaming; Brightness Booster Max
Included Components	Remote Control, Power Cable, Stand
Connectivity Technology	HDMI
Supported Internet Services	Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV, Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, Youtube TV, Spotify, iHeartRadio and more

The LG 55-Inch Class OLED Evo Gallery Edition G2 Series TV with its iconic design, excellent quality OLED panel, superior color configuration, top-notch contrast, and wide set of advanced features is the best 55-inch TV to get in 2024.

As obvious from the design, this TV is from the Evo Gallery Edition which means the gap between the TV, and the wall is minimum, and it looks like a piece of art. The overall profile of the TV is so slim that you have to carefully hang the TV on the wall.

Likewise, the bezels on the TV are super-slim, meaning there is no hindrance between you and the TV, which allows you to immerse yourself in the content.

The downside of the design here is that, as it’s an Evo Gallery Edition TV, you need to buy the stand for the TV separately, in case you are planning to place the TV on the table.

Design is not the best part about this TV, it’s the OLED panel that offers market-leading contrast, brightness, and colors, making it the perfect 55-inch TV under 2000 USD.

Starting with the colors, the colors on the G2 TV are exceptional with a lifelike experience. There is a wide color gamut on the screen with vivid colors offering plenty of shades.

The peak brightness on this TV is 850 nits, during testing we put this TV in the brightest possible room which was naturally lit with direct sunlight, and there were no brightness complaints, as the TV was lit from upside down.

a9 GEN5 AI PROCESSOR is under the hood, which makes sure everything you watch on the TV screen is according to the scenes.

Just like the video, the audio performance on the TV is also remarkable, it comes with four down-firing speakers that provide you with 60W of powerful sound, offering you superior sound performance.

Gaming on this machine is also bliss as it has a 120hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync, NVIDIA G-Sync, and a 1ms response time.

That means, if you are a gaming enthusiast, you would enjoy your time playing your favorite AAA titles.

Last not least, it comes with a solid five-year warranty on the OLED panel, which provides you with the additional peace of mind needed with a hefty purchase.

Read Our Full LG Class OLED evo Gallery Edition G2 Series Review

SAMSUNG 55-Inch QN85A TV

Specifications

Brand	SAMSUNG
Display Technology	Neo QLED
Resolution	4K
Refresh Rate	120 Hz
Special Feature	Motion Xcelerator Turbo+; Object Tracking Sound, Quantum Matrix Technology; Neo Quantum Processor 4K; Quantum HDR 24X
Included Components	User Manual / E-Manual, SolarCell Remote™ TM-2180E, Power Cable
Connectivity Technology	Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth
Aspect Ratio	16:9

Second on our lust is the SAMSUNG 55-Inch QN85A TV, which is an outstanding choice for people seeking the best 55-inch TV for under 1500 bucks.

This TV comes with everything that you should be looking for in a quality TV. It has an outstanding design, exceptional quality panels, superior quality features, and much more.

The design of this TV speaks about the quality, as the bezels on the TV are super-slim, and the materials used are outstanding.

Also, the screen on the TV is non-reflective which allows you to enjoy a view from every corner of the room without any distractions on the screen.

Likewise, there is the mounting option on the TV which comes in handy when you do not like putting the TV on the table.

The display on this TV is just outstanding as it comes with sharp colors, excellent contrast, and a bright panel, which is truly amazing.

There is plenty of technologies embedded into this TV that make it have superior colors on the screen.

For instance, it comes with Quantum Matrix Technology that provides you with micro LEDs on the screen for local dimming zones.

Plus, there is the Quantum HDR 24x for a cinematic experience at your home.

Everything that you watch on the screen is processed by the upscaling 4K processor, the adaptive picture optimizes the color, contrast, and brightness on the screen according to what you are watching and your screen.

The Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ technology is also there on the TV that provides you with a 120hz refresh rate, and VRR, which enables you to enjoy a tear-free, and lag-free experience.

Read Our Full Samsung Class Neo QLED 4K UHD QN85A Series Review

LG OLED A1 Series 55” Alexa Built-in 4K Smart TV

Specifications

Brand	LG
Display Technology	OLED
Resolution	4K
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Special Feature	α7 Gen4 AI Processor with AI Picture and Sound; Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos; webOS and LG ThinQ AI with Magic Remote
Included Components	Stand
Connectivity Technology	Wi-Fi
Supported Internet Services	Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, Youtube TV, Spotify, iHeartRadio and more, Disney+, Apple TV

The LG OLED A1 Series 55” Alexa Built-in 4K Smart TV is another amazing quality OLED TV that comes with a premium quality design, excellent construction, and a number of other value-added features.

Design, it’s one of the most interesting things in this TV. There are slim bezels on-board with a superiorly amazing screen. During testing, we used this TV in a variety of different situations, and there was no hindrance while watching the TV, moreover, we did not notice any reflection on the screen either.

The best part about this TV is that it comes with an OLED panel that makes it a right fit for watching dark scenes. Hence, there are pure whites, and deep blacks on the TV screen which ultimately uplifts your video-watching experience.

Likewise, it has numerous other high-tech features that make it the best 55-inch tv under 1000 USD. For instance, it comes with self-lit pixels, which, unlike the LED panels, provide you with different local dimming zones, providing you with a better illusion of the scenes on the screen.

Not to mention, it comes with the A7 GEN 4 AI PROCESSOR which uses the AI-assistance to provide you with better colors, sharpness, and contrast according to the nature of the scenes. In this way, you are always in the moment.

The gaming performance on this machine is also superb. It comes with a dedicated game optimizer mode, which provides you with the optimized performance of the games, in this way, you can enjoy your games better than ever.

Just like the display performance, the audio performance on this TV is worth-admiring. It comes with AI Sound, which is tuned by the Pros to provide you with exceptional sound performance, which is just fantastic.

Samsung QLED Q60T Series 4K UHD TV

Specifications

Brand	Samsung
Display Technology	QLED
Resolution	4K
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Special Feature	100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot; Quantum HDR; Smart TV Powered by TIZEN; Quantum Processor 4K Lite
Included Components	User Manual, Power Cable, Standard Smart Remote
Connectivity Technology	Wireless, Bluetooth, USB, Ethernet, HDMI
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Speaker Type	‎Built-In

The Samsung QLED Q60T 4K UHD TV is our top pick for the best 55-inch TV under 800 USD. It has everything that you would be seeking for a quality TV under 800 USD.

Firstly, we would discuss the design of the TV which is amazing. It has a futuristic design with very slim bezels, an amazing screen with a minimum reflection, and a slim design, which makes it a very attractive TV.

Most importantly, this TV comes with a QLED panel, which means there is quantum dot layering on top of the LED panel, hence, this TV is able to provide you with a fantastic range of colors.

The wide color gamut on this TV is able to provide you with real-life colors, providing you with immense details on the TV screen.

Just like the Quantum Dot technology that comes with over a billion color shades, there are dual LED shades, providing you with both cool and warm LED lights.

Likewise, it comes with the QUANTUM PROCESSOR 4K LITE, which not only provides you with contrast, brightness, and colors according to the genre, and the nature of the scenes, but also, upscales everything that you watch on this TV screen to 4K.

The Motion 120 technology on the TV is able to provide you with a 60hz refresh rate. The refresh rate on this TV is properly optimized providing you with an excellent flow of pictures on the screen without any lag or tearing issues.

It comes with Tizen OS that has all the streaming services that you might be looking for. Apart from the streaming services, it also comes with three different voice assistants that provide you with the luxury to choose the one that suits your needs.

Read Our Full SAMSUNG Class QLED Q60T Series TV Review

LG 55UP8000PUA 4K UHD Smart TV

Specifications

Brand	LG
Display Technology	LED
Resolution	4K
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Special Feature	Real 4K Display; Cinema/Slim Design; Quad Core Processor 4K; webOS and LG ThinQ AI with Magic Remote; Active HDR
Included Components	Remote Control, Power Cable, Magic Remote
Connectivity Technology	HDMI
Aspect Ratio	16:9

If you have a budget of 700 USD, then getting the LG 55UP8000PUA 4K UHD Smart TV might be the best option for you.

There are plenty of things to like about this smart TV. We would start with the design, the design of this TV is just fantastic, it has a frameless design as there are zero bezels on the screen, providing you with an immersive view of the screen.

The LG 55UP8000PUA 4K UHD Smart TV is able to provide you with a wide color gamut, and real-to-life colors, hence, everything that you watch on this TV is vibrant and appealing.

Likewise, it comes with the advanced QUAD CORE PROCESSOR 4K processor that optimizes the colors, brightness, and contrast according to the nature of the scenes.

TruMotion 120 technology embedded into this system ensures you get the best possible refresh rate on the TV without any screen tearing problems.

Another thing that we really liked about this TV is its magic remote. It comes with a magic remote which makes it really convenient to control the TV.

Similarly, there are two different voice assistants on this TV which allow you to choose the right voice assistant that suits your needs.

LG Web OS used in this TV is also superb. It provides you with fluent, and lag-free TV navigation.

Read Our Full LG 80 Series Alexa Built-in 4K UHD Smart TV Review

Samsung TU-8300 Curved 4K Smart TV

Specifications

Brand	Samsung
Display Technology	LCD
Resolution	4K
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Special Feature	Crystal Processor 4K; Multiple Voice Assistants; Smart TV Powered by TIZEN™; HDR; Curved TV
Included Components	User Manual, E - Manual, Power Cable, OneRemote TM2050A with batteries
Connectivity Technology	Bluetooth
Supported Internet Services	Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube, Browser
Speaker Type	‎2CH

SAMSUNG 55-inch Class Curved UHD TU-8300 Series TV is our top pick for the best 55-inch TV under 600, and there are a bunch of different reasons to make it our top pick under 600 USD. 

We got to know all of these good reasons during testing and check out whether these reasons interest you to get this machine or not.

Firstly, it has an amazingly simple design. There are slim bezels on the TV that make it look extremely easy to watch the TV screen without any hindrance. The screen coating on the TV also compliments the overall design of the TV.

Above all, it has a curved screen that puts you in the center of the entertainment. 

Plus, it has a very sleek finish that allows you to put this TV in complicated places, which ultimately uplifts your TV-watching experience.

Another great thing about this TV is its display. This TV comes with an LCD panel that is able to provide you with vivid colors on the screen. 

Also, there is HDR on this TV, which ensures everything you watch on this TV is according to the cinematic quality.

Likewise, it comes with a 4K Upscaling processor that upscales everything to 4K. That means, even if you are watching content in FHD resolution, it will transform it to 4K which is amazing.

There is an auto-gaming mode on this TV that provides you with decent gaming performance which is an amazing feature to have on a TV.

The OS on this TV is quite good. Although, I am not a big fan of the Tizen OS, still, it provides you with superior utility. There are three different voice assistants available on this TV. It comes with Bixby, Google Voice Assistant, and Alexa compatibility allowing you to control the TV using your favorite voice assistant.

Read Our Full SAMSUNG TU-8300 Series 4K Smart TV Review

Amazon Fire 4-Series 55″ Smart TV

Specifications

Display Technology	LED
Resolution	4K UHD
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Audio support	Dolby Digital Plus with passthrough of Dolby-encoded audio
HDR format	HDR10, HLG
Connectivity Technology	3 HDMI 2.0 + 1 HDMI 2.1 with eARC ,1 Ethernet port , 1 USB port

The Amazon Fire TV 55″ 4-Series 4K UHD Smart TV is the best 55-inch TV under 500 dollars available in the market, and its immense popularity shows how good performing this TV is.

It has a pretty basic design, still, there are pretty slim bezels on the screen offering a frameless design. Also, the mount and the stand of this TV are super-reliable, providing you with the luxury to either hang the TV or put it on the stand.

Coming to the display, the display on this TV is flawless, it provides you with 4K content, and it has the 4K upscaling process that upscales everything to 4K.

However, it also has HDR which uplifts your video-watching experience and provides you with cinematic-grade content on the screen with an exceptional amount of details.

Apart from the details, the color on this TV screen is also amazing. It provides you with true-to-life colors, ultimately uplifting your video-watching experience.

There is a 60hz refresh rate which is properly optimized by the TV processor, providing you smooth flow of graphics on the screen without any lag or delay, which is quite good.

Likewise, it comes with the Fire TV integration, allowing you to have enormous content streaming choices on board, which ultimately uplifts your video-watching experience.

Alexa is also available on this TV that allows you to enjoy hands-free operation on the TV which is quite amazing to have.

Last not least, it comes with decent connectivity options, so you do not need to use any adapters for connecting your favorite devices to the TV.

Read Our Full Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K UHD Smart TV Review

How to Choose the Best 55-Inch TV

Budget

The very first thing that you need to get sorted here is the budget, 55-inch TVs are available in different price brackets ranging from 500 bucks to 2000 bucks. There are plenty of TVs available at different prices, and in order to get the best product, you need to align the budget.

After aligning the budget, you can easily narrow down, and choose and get the right TV according to your needs and budget.

Brand

Bran plays a vital role in the overall purchase decision, warranty, panel life, and user experience. Thus, you need to have a brand your mind before choosing the TV. Apart from that, you should also avoid local unknown brands as they can be a real pain in the longer run.

Panel

The panel plays a vital role in how you enjoy the picture on the screen. OLED panels are the best-in-class panels on the market, and you can get OLED TVs for over 1500 USD. So, if you have such a high budget, then you can get the OLED TVs, otherwise, you need to stick with the QLED TVs.

Resolution

The resolution on the TV means the number of pixels available on the TV screen. That means, the more the number of pixels would be on the screen the more details you would be able to enjoy on your TV screen. On a 55-inch TV, you should be looking to have at least 4K resolution. Anything lower than 4K resolution on the TV is just not worth it.

Refresh Rate

Refresh rate matters a lot, especially, if you are planning to play your favorite AAA titles or watch high-action sports. Normally, you need to have a 60hz refresh rate, which works for most of the day-to-day tasks.

However, if you are planning to play games, and watch high-action sports, you need to get a TV that supports a 120hz refresh rate.

VRR

If you are planning to play games on your TV, then you should get a TV that offers a variable refresh rate or VRR. The variable refresh rate on the TVs ensures the refresh rate of the TV is synced with the gaming console. In this way, you can enjoy games on your TV without any lag, tear or delay.

OS

The operating system is another crucial thing on TV. Operating system decides how would your TV respond to specific commands, and how would you enjoy it. Also, certain operating systems allow you to have customization on the screen.

Connectivity

Always pay attention to the connectivity of the TV, if the TV has all the required ports, then you can directly connect your devices to the TV without requiring any adapter or dongle.

So, you need to make sure the TV that you are getting offers decent connectivity options.

Speakers

The native TV speakers with the change in the design of modern smart TVs have become relatively less relevant. Still, you need to pay attention to the TV speakers as some smart TVs offer decent sound performance with advanced sound technologies, and then some TVs offer awful sound.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Conclusion

55 inches is a pretty popular size for TVs, and these TVs are available in different price brackets which makes it extremely hard for people to get the right TV according to their budget and needs.