Televisions have come a long way from the boxy tube-type models of the distant past, and are now thin (incredibly so, in some instances) flat-panels that easily lend themselves to mounting on your wall like a picture.
The two major technologies used for producing televisions are LCD and OLED, with variations on both – LED and mini-LED in the case of LCD, and W-OLED (white) and QD-OLED (quantum dot) for OLED.
Screen sizes for televisions have also evolved to the point where 85-inch TVs are now common and larger sizes such as 88 and 98 inches are available. This development has blurred the distinction somewhat between televisions and projectors, which are used to achieve greater than 100-inch screen sizes in a home theater setting.
Televisions also provide built-in Wi-Fi and smart TV interfaces that can be used for browsing apps and streaming movies and shows. Gaming has also become a primary use for televisions, with recent models providing support for the 4K 120Hz output of next-gen PS5 and Xbox Series X gaming consoles, a feature that provides more realistic graphics and smoother action during gameplay.
While televisions with 8K resolution are available, 4K, which is supported by many streaming services like Netflix, is a more common resolution.
Latest about Televisions
Some new LG OLED TVs are getting a 'Creator Original' made that's kind of like Dolby Vision 2
LG is rolling out a new picture mode, Creator Original, to 2026 C6, G6 and W6 series TVs. It has similar features to Dolby Vision 2.
Criterion's huge half-price 4K Blu-ray sale ends soon! Don't miss the discounts while they last
You've only got a few days left to shop the huge 4K Blu-ray sale
Another reference-quality disc, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a winner on 4K Blu-ray
Another month, another reference-quality 4K Blu-ray: and this time, it's The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
LG's gaming monitors and TVs are facing a user revolt due to new adware and privacy policies
Updated LG's terms and conditions say you need to get consent from visitors because its TVs can listen to you.
The best 40, 42 and 43-inch TVs, chosen by our experts
Updated The best 40- to 43-inch TVs hit that sweet spot between small and large-scale TV displays, and can deliver high-end picture quality, or can hit super-affordable prices.
The ATSC has updated its rules on TV advertising volume limits to include streaming ads, thankfully
The broadcast standards association the ATSC has published revised guidance that sets out loudness levels for streaming as well as broadcast ads
The best budget OLED TV you can buy just had its price slashed to under $600 at Best Buy
The LG B5 might be an entry-level set, but we still rated it 4.5 stars, and it's one of the best budget OLED TVs you can buy at this low price of $599.99.
Samsung S95H review: top-tier performance, divisive design
Samsung's latest flagship OLED TV, the S95H, delivers on picture and performance, but features a controversial design change.
