{"id":420,"date":"2025-07-17T01:23:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T00:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/megastore76.com\/?p=420"},"modified":"2026-08-01T12:32:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T11:32:00","slug":"smart-television-the-new-era-of-intelligent-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/megastore76.com\/fr\/smart-television-the-new-era-of-intelligent-entertainment","title":{"rendered":"Smart Televisions in 2026: The 5 Best Models Compared"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Welcome to the golden age of entertainment! A smart television<\/strong> in 2026 is no longer just a screen—it’s your entertainment hub, gaming portal, smart assistant, and home décor centerpiece, all rolled into one. Whether you’re streaming your favorite series, browsing YouTube, or controlling your home devices, smart TVs put everything at your fingertips.<\/p>\n

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What Are Smart Televisions?<\/h2>\n

Smart televisions are internet-connected TVs that go beyond traditional broadcasting—offering streaming, voice control, AI content suggestions, and smart home integration. In 2026, the headline upgrades are AI-powered upscaling, mini-LED and QD-OLED displays, full smart-home integration, immersive spatial sound, and cloud gaming support.<\/p>\n

Comparison at a Glance<\/h2>\n
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Model<\/th>\nPanel Type<\/th>\nBest For<\/th>\nStandout Feature<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Samsung Neo QLED 8K QN990C<\/strong><\/td>\nMini-LED, 8K<\/td>\nLuxury home theaters<\/td>\nAI upscaling to 8K, near-edgeless design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LG OLED G4<\/strong><\/td>\nOLED<\/td>\nCinephiles & gamers<\/td>\nFull HDMI 2.1, ~9.2ms input lag, flush wall mount<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sony Bravia XR A95L<\/strong><\/td>\nQD-OLED<\/td>\nBest overall picture and sound<\/td>\nSound-from-Picture screen speaker tech<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hisense ULED X U9N<\/strong><\/td>\nMini-LED<\/td>\nBright rooms & sports<\/td>\n3,000-4,600 nit peak brightness, built-in Atmos speakers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TCL QM8<\/strong><\/td>\nMini-LED<\/td>\nBudget-conscious buyers<\/td>\nStrong HDR at a fraction of flagship price<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Shop smart TVs on Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Samsung Neo QLED 8K QN990C<\/h2>\n

Watch Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The QN990C’s “Infinity-One” all-metal chassis is just 0.8″ deep with a practically bezel-less screen, paired with a One Connect box that tucks cables away from the panel. At 8K resolution with Quantum Matrix Technology Pro and mini-LED backlighting, the Neural Quantum Processor 8K uses AI upscaling to make even non-8K content look sharp, with peak HDR brightness around 2,000 nits. All four HDMI 2.1 ports support 8K@60Hz and 4K@120Hz with VRR, ALLM, G-Sync, and FreeSync Premium Pro, and the 120W 6.4.4-channel Dolby Atmos system delivers genuinely spatial built-in sound.<\/p>\n

Pros:<\/strong> massive, near-edgeless design, exceptional contrast and brightness, full gaming feature set, immersive built-in sound.
Cons:<\/strong> extremely high price for larger sizes, native 8K content is still scarce so you’re relying on upscaling, some reports of backlight bleeding and dead pixels on early units.<\/p>\n

Best for:<\/strong> luxury home theater installs where budget isn’t the deciding factor.<\/p>\n

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Get the Samsung Neo QLED 8K<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

2. LG OLED G4<\/h2>\n

Watch Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

At roughly 2.5cm thick, the G4 sits nearly flush when wall-mounted, and 55″\/65″ sizes now ship with an optional pedestal stand. The OLED EX panel with Brightness Booster Max and the Alpha 11 AI processor push peak HDR brightness to around 2,200 nits—about 30% brighter than the previous G3—with excellent DCI-P3 color coverage. All four HDMI 2.1 inputs are full 48Gbps, supporting 4K@144Hz, both G-Sync and FreeSync Premium VRR, ALLM, and Dolby Vision gaming, with input lag around 9.2ms at 4K\/60Hz.<\/p>\n

Pros:<\/strong> brilliant brightness and contrast for an OLED, precise color and motion with very low input lag, full HDMI 2.1 across all four ports, excellent upscaling of lower-res content.
Cons:<\/strong> some reports of a green tint even after firmware updates, remote feels cheap next to Sony\/Samsung, built-in audio is thin without a soundbar.<\/p>\n

Best for:<\/strong> gamers and cinephiles who want flagship OLED performance with the most flexible connectivity.<\/p>\n

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Get the LG OLED G4<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

3. Sony Bravia XR A95L QD-OLED<\/h2>\n

Watch Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

QD-OLED technology gives the A95L exceptional black levels and rich, wide color, with Sony claiming up to 200% more color brightness than a standard OLED. The Cognitive Processor XR handles contrast and film-like color rendering especially well, and the “Sound-from-Picture” feature turns the screen itself into a speaker using actuators for genuinely cinematic audio. The Google TV platform is polished, and gaming features include a dedicated Game Menu, Black Equalizer, and crosshair overlays, though there are only two HDMI 2.1 ports.<\/p>\n

Pros:<\/strong> best-in-class picture with deep blacks and vivid HDR, genuinely excellent built-in sound, polished Google TV smart platform, strong all-round reviews from Rtings, Tom’s Guide, and What Hi-Fi.
Cons:<\/strong> only two HDMI 2.1 ports limits multi-console setups, aggressive automatic brightness limiting during extended HDR scenes, premium pricing.<\/p>\n

Best for:<\/strong> buyers who want the single best all-round picture-and-sound package and don’t need more than two next-gen HDMI ports.<\/p>\n

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Get the Sony Bravia XR A95L<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

4. Hisense ULED X U9N<\/h2>\n

Watch Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hisense’s flagship mini-LED uses the Hi-View Engine X AI chipset and roughly 5,300 local dimming zones to deliver blistering peak HDR brightness of 3,000-4,600 nits with deep blacks and minimal blooming. Color coverage is near-OLED level at 98.9% P3, and the built-in 4.1.2 or 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos speaker system (up to 82W) means it sounds genuinely good without a soundbar. Dual HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K@144Hz with VRR and Dolby Vision gaming.<\/p>\n

Pros:<\/strong> exceptional peak brightness for bright rooms, deep contrast with minimal bloom, powerful built-in Atmos sound, gaming-ready HDMI 2.1.
Cons:<\/strong> input lag around 15ms is fine but not the fastest for competitive gaming, still reflective in strong direct light, bulky bezel and stand need a wide cabinet.<\/p>\n

Best for:<\/strong> bright living rooms and sports viewing where you want cinematic sound without buying a separate soundbar.<\/p>\n

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Get the Hisense ULED X U9N<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

5. TCL QM8 Mini-LED<\/h2>\n

The QM8 brings mini-LED backlighting, strong HDR performance, and built-in Google Assistant and Alexa support to a noticeably lower price point than the flagships above, available in 65″ and 75″ sizes.<\/p>\n

Pros:<\/strong> excellent value for mini-LED HDR performance, voice assistants built in, solid choice for large-screen viewing on a budget.
Cons:<\/strong> doesn’t match the peak brightness or processing of the Samsung, Sony, or Hisense flagships, smart platform feels a step behind premium rivals.<\/p>\n

Best for:<\/strong> buyers who want a genuinely good large mini-LED TV without flagship pricing.<\/p>\n

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Get the TCL QM8<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Bonus Features to Look For<\/h2>\n