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If you ask us, 55-inch TVs aren't given the credit they deserve

Sure, 65-inch TVs really fill an entire wall with glorious 4K HDR images, but for those of us without the room - or the budget - for them, a

55-inch TV is just a better all-around option.That being said, think of 55-inches as the sweet spot for TVs

They might not always have the best picture technology on-board, but they often cost a heck of a lot less than their 65-inch counterparts

basics: Most TVs made in 55-inches and above support a 4K resolution, HDR and have built-in smart TV services

and whether you'd prefer the cinema-beating black levels and contrast of an OLED or the superior brightness of LCD, which also makes HDR

All of the following models have been tried and tested by our expert reviewers and you can read our full reviews for more on the pros and

cons of each.1

The best 55-inch TV: LG OLED55C8Stunning pictures at an affordable price puts OLED back on topScreen size: 55-inch | Tuner: Freeview HD |

Resolution: 3840 x 2160 | Panel technology: OLED | Smart TV: webOS | Curved: No | Dimensions: 1,225 x 714 x 48.9 mmStunning contrast-rich

picturesGorgeous ultra-thin designExcellent operating systemLacks brightness vs LCDThere is a clear winner in the 55-inch 4K TV game, and

This year's TV offers a boost on the hardware side compared to last year's C7 with the new Alpha9 Processor

This allows for the TV to handle High Frame Rate content and offers a significantly larger Look Up Table (LUT) to help the TV more

accurately re-create images.While there are other OLEDs worth considering in 2018 (see: Sony's A1E OLED or LG's B8 and E8), this is the best

55-inch TV for the price.Read the full review:LG OLED55C82

Best mid-range TV: Sony XBR-55X900FSleek, capable and almost what we'd consider affordableScreen size: 55-inches | Tuner: Freeview HD |

Resolution: 3840 x 2160 | Panel technology: Direct-lit LCD with local dimming | Smart TV: Android TV | Curved: No | Dimensions: 1228 x 706 x

69mmExcellent motion handlingGreat contrastAndroid TV can be slow or fiddlyThis was the first 2018-series high-end TV we reviewed

than most OLED TVs

You get top-end performance on a more sensible budget

Like the 2017's Sony BRAVIA XBR-65X900E the set uses Android TV, which is flexible but can feel slow at times

The best budget 55-inch TV: TCL 6-Series Roku TVCan't spend more than $1,000 The TCL 6-Series is the best budget TVScreen size: 55-inch |

Q9FN QLED

Its performance per dollar is unmatched and its picture quality - despite a few minor flaws - will truly impress you.Read the full

review:TCL 6-Series (R615, R617)4

Blow the budget: BO BeoVision EclipseA money-no-object pick for those after a statement TVScreen size: 55-inch | Tuner: N/A | Resolution:

3840 x 2160 | Panel technology: OLED | Smart TV: WebOS | Curved: No | Dimensions: 1,390 x 1,235 x 518 mmOLED image qualityStunning

the screen to suit your viewing position

review:BO BeoVision Eclipse5

The best premium 55-inch TV: Sony A1E OLEDSony's brand-new flagship TV for 2017 is returning to OLEDScreen size: 55-inch | Tuner: Freeview

This set even delivers on sound performance through their unique screen vibration technology

detailed

full review:Sony Bravia OLED A1E6

For bright HDR pictures: Samsung 55Q9FAM1,500 nits peak brightness really brings out the best in HDRScreen size: 55-inch | Tuner: Freeview

levelsVery bright screenHDR color banding can occurBacklight clouding can be an issueSamsung was the first brand to introduce an

in the UK), is a perfect example of this

It ups the brightness to 1500 nits, 50% higher than the level required for UHD Premium certification, making it one of the brightest TV

clouding around bright objects and some settings cause color striping in HDR colors, but in all other respects this is the best television

The best entry-level OLED: LG OLED55B7LG's entry level OLEDs continue to impressScreen size: 55-inch | Tuner: Freeview Play, Freeview

all-round image qualityComplete HDR supportNo Dolby Atmos passthroughMediocre onboard audioLG's 'B' line of OLEDs has consistently offered a

The B7's downward firing speakers are the worst all the company's OLED TVs

Not only that, but the set is also currently unable to pass Dolby Atmos to an external sound system over HDMI (although a firmware update to

For a full cinema experience: Philips OLED 901FPhilips' OLED shines brighter than most other 55-inch TVsScreen size: 55-inch | Tuner:

picture qualitySpectacular, premium designNo Dolby Vision or 3DLacks brightness versus LCDAV enthusiasts living in the UK have it good

Not only do you have access to great OLEDs from Sony and LG, but Philips and Panasonic each have their own line of infinite contrast screens

that are exclusive to your neck of the woods.Of them, one of our favourites is the Philips 55POS901F: a gorgeous looking 55-inch TV built

around an OLED panel

The screen makes a stunning first impression thanks to the radiance of its three-sided Ambilight system and the gleaming metallic purity of

ability to be watched from wider angles than current LCD TVs without losing colour and contrast, you have on your hands one of the best TVs

on the market, even in the especially competitive 55-inch screen space.Read the full review:Philips 55POS901FWv3UKo6AaCYxUApJPgDZXW.jpg#

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