Here Are The Best 55-inch TVs Of 2025, Chosen By Our Experts

Amazon's Fire TV OS is one of the most convenient ways for any Amazon Prime subscriber to access their content. From the latest movies and shows available with Prime – including rental of new releases, gaming and more – this Amazon Fire TV 55-inch Omni QLED is a brilliant option. We think it's a great price too, given it's a 4K QLED. But of course, just because the Fire OS serves you Amazon content first doesn't mean you don't have plenty of freedom with other apps – Netflix, Disney Plus, and Apple TV as well as Now TV and Discovery+ and more are all available from the app store.  

As for that QLED screen, its more than capable of rendering your entertainment with vibrant colours from HDR 10+ Dolby Vision. Add to that the Dolby Digital audio and you have an all-in-one solution to streaming top-quality content into your living room. One feature that really helps it achieve those visuals is the full-array LED backlight. It uses local dimming to push black levels even deeper.

One slight downside (but understandable for the price) is that it has a 60Hz refresh rate rather than the 120Hz of more expensive gamer-centric models. However, we love that it still supports a variable refresh rate and has auto low latency mode – perfect for gamers and fast-moving high frame rate action like sports. Lastly, as an Amazon product, you also get Alexa built-in for voice control. Some users do report that the guide for Freeview can be sluggish here and there, but other than that we thing this set offers some serious advantages for Amazon subscribers.

Looking for a matching soundbar? The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus has Dolby Atmos and DTS .

We think that this is easily one of the most technologically innovative televisions of the past few years. Samsung has seemingly done the impossible by combining the vibrancy and colour accuracy of its excellent QLED TVs with the contrast and depth of OLED. That makes this one of the best Samsung 55-inch TVs on the market right now.

Given that OLEDs tend to have slightly lower brightness levels than QLEDs, one of our favourite features is Samsung's Glare Free anti-reflection technology. That works to reduce onscreen reflections, even in brightly-lit rooms. So, you can sit and enjoy your movies in glorious HDR10+ with gorgeously deep blacks and 4K detail without a hitch. We think there's only one way to make this TV look better, and that's giving it pride of place on your wall using a mount like the Perlesmith TV Wall Bracket for 26-70-inch TVs. The larger the screen, the more we advocate wall mounting to keep a TV out of harms way, as well as in prime position for viewing – which this Samsung absolutely deserves.

Audio is another series of high-spec additions, thanks to Dolby Atmos and DTS. Both take advantage of Samsung's OTS+ (Object Tracking Sound) to give extra realism, as it intelligently monitors dialogue and effects to emanate them from the right place on-screen. It also uses Adaptive Sound Pro and Active Voice Amplifier to make sure that dialogue is balanced against other sounds, rather than being drowned out. 

In our research, we did find some users found that the lack of support for the Freeview Play app a little limiting (replaced by Samsung's own TV Plus app). However, if you can spare the cash, we think there are very few OLED sets that can truly compete with the S95D right now. Your next-generation games, genre-defining movies, and addictive television have arrived in style.

Looking for a soundbar? We've paired each of the TVs in our list with the ideal soundbar from the same brand where possible. We've also selected the best match for both the capability, price and size of the TV. Our top choice for the Samsung S95D is the Samsung Q990D Q-Symphony 11.1.4ch Cinematic Dolby Atmos Wi-Fi Soundbar.

Soundbars aside, we've included some of the best accessories for your new 55-inch TV at the end of the article too, with options for all budgets.

Sometimes a lower-priced television arrives that genuinely surprises us for its range of features. This Hisense 55-inch 55E6NTUK comes equipped with everything we've come to expect from a modern smart television: a wide range of apps includes the new Freely platform which brings together content from across multiple UK channels that you'd normally need several apps for. HDR10+ is included, plus the market-leading version of that – Dolby Vision. That means ever more colours for a vibrant and natural tones and a detailed picture.

Despite not having a QLED panel like some other Hisense models, the Hisense 55E6NTUK uses an LED panel to hit its incredibly low price point. All of that 4K detail and HDR richness is supported by Full Array Local Dimming – a feature we think is essential on a TV with an LED panel. The backlight can be controlled or even turned off in certain areas to help achieve deeper blacks.

As for audio, it has DTS Virtual X sound. However, we found some users who thought that sound is tinny at times, but that's easily solved with a budget soundbar – like the one we recommend below. All in all, for us the Hisense 55E6NTUK is the perfect television for any movie-lover or telly addict who wants some excellent features for a smaller price tag.

Looking for a budget soundbar? Try the Hisense 2.1 CH 240W All in one Soundbar.

If there's a feature you've heard of, chances are it's here in the Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED K55XR80. Dolby Vision and HDR10+ are present for beautiful and realistic colours, and sound comes from the superior Dolby Atmos for spatial audio. Picture quality and cutting-edge contrast levels come via the stunning OLED display – boosted even more with Sony's AI, XR Contrast Booster and Triluminos Pro features.

The K55XR80 is also calibrated so that it can recreate images as the creator's intended. It uses Netflix and and Amazon Prime Calibrated Modes for total accuracy with those platforms. There's even an IMAX enhanced mode for the ultimate home cinema experience and Dolby Atmos for superior 3D spatial audio.

We've used OLED displays before of course, but not one quite as well-equipped as this in terms of the amount of control over the image. Out of the box the TV looks sleek with minimal bezels and it's quite slim and easily wall-mountable – even with its built-in audio prowess (it uses Acoustic Surface Audio+ to map Dolby Atmos to the right place on-screen and beyond).

With the TV online we had all of our favourite apps like Prime Video, Paramount + and Plex at our fingertips. It was a particular treat to watch Nosferatu on this set. We fully expected the 4K OLED panel and HDR support to do justice to the dimly-lit scenes with plenty of shadow detail if desired, and we weren't disappointed. The blacks are suitably inky, the extended colour palette plus Sony's XR Triluminos Pro has a lot of finesse, and we could tweak everything to suit – from basic picture settings to contrast boosting and more. There's even IMAX support.

We did find Sony's Motionflow technology fine for rougher sources like broadcast TV and YouTube, but we had to disable or fine-tune those settings, and others, to avoid giving 24fps films that overly-smooth video-like look. Elsewhere, the audio is probably the best we've experienced outside of a TV soundbar. Dolby Atmos tracks across the screen and projects into the room with startling clarity. It's the first TV we've used that really doesn't automatically warrant a soundbar – even for film fans. All in all, this is a TV that sets the standard for OLED performance and makes for immersive movie nights, excelling when it comes to darker content.

Read our full review of the Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED K55XR80.

Looking for an Atmos soundbar? Read our review of the Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8.

TCL is a brand we've had our eye on for quite a while as its recent models are giving bigger names on the TV block a run for their money. This TCL 55P7K-UK is a 55-inch model that sets itself apart from the company's more commonplace low-end sets right off the bat – and that's all down to a really balanced specification with plenty of high-end bells and whistles that we normally only see from more expensive options.

Firstly, this is a QLED screen with HDR10 and Dolby Vision for top-tier HDR colour range. Plus, this screen features TCL's HVA panel technology, giving it less glare and a wider viewing angle than most QLEDs. That, coupled with the exceptional brightness, makes it a solid option for viewing in brightly lit rooms. And then there's the AI processor to really make those visuals crystal clear. We're also pleased to see the inclusion of Dolby Atmos on a set that's this affordable, with users reporting that the internal speakers are better than expected. However, we think you'll benefit from an Atmos soundbar to make the best of this TV's audio capabilities.

Gamers are well catered for too, with a dedicated Game Bar, super low latency to keep your reactions sharp, and 120Hz mode with a variable refresh rate. But those who want to game at 4K 120Hz should be aware that this refresh rate is only available at 1440p resolution. Still, for the money, we think that this TCL is great value – whether you're gaming, watching live TV or settling down for an evening of streaming.

Looking for a TCL soundbar with subwoofer? The TCL S55HK 2.1 channel Dolby Atmos Soundbar is a great match.

We may have mentioned gaming a few times in our lineup, but the Hisense QLED Smart Gaming TV 55E7NQTUK PRO is a feature-packed option for any button-basher. Being a 2024 model, you'll find a QLED panel with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision IQ for extra colours. Plus, it has full array local dimming for cutting-edge control over contrast and blacks levels. Yes, rich realistic cinema experiences are a given with a screen like this, but why does that matter for gamers? Well, gaming experiences benefit hugely from an extended colour palette and controllable black levels. That means that shadow detail is nuanced and, for when you have cutscenes or gameplay set in near-darkness, you get inky blacks that increase immersion.

We also love the overall design of this TV, as it has a slim bezel which helps accentuate the size of the screen. Audio is also well-specified here, as it can pipe Dolby Atmos to some capable 40W speakers. In our research we did find some users thought that viewing angles for this set aren't as wide as some others. That said, we think this is much less of an issue for gamers who tend to sit facing the TV.

But, we've saved the best until last. This TV has a scorchingly fast 144Hz refresh rate with ALLM and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. Those last two features deliver a variable refresh rate and detailed fast on-screen motion that won't suffer from stuttering or tearing. And of course there's low latency mode for winning reaction-times. All in all, we think this Hisense is something of a gamer's dream that won't leave your bank account in tatters.

Looking for a soundbar with immersive surround sound? The Hisense AX5100G 5.1 Channel 340W Dolby Atmos Soundbar has a subwoofer and two rear speakers.

If there's one brand that's associated with premium electronics it's Panasonic. Surprisingly though, this Panasonic TV-55W80AEY W80 is at the more affordable end of its range, while retaining much of the visual excellence that the brand is also known for. Unlike others, there's no QLED screen here. This one uses a more standard LED panel, which is where the cost saving comes in. But, it does use a Quantum Dot Layer in tandem with those LEDs to deliver outstanding colour accuracy.

The tones that this TV produces are natural thanks to Panasonic's picture processing know-how – via the HCX processor – and you also get the superior HDR 10+ and Dolby Vision IQ extended colour formats. Of course, being a smart 4K TV, you can enjoy the usual range of high-definition movies and shows from a wide range of apps. Free-to-watch content comes courtesy of Freely – the latest one-stop-shop app that gives you most of the UK's terrestrial channels in one place. Dolby Atmos is on onboard for excellent cinematic audio and the operating system is Amazon's Fire TV, which brings extra convenience to any Amazon subscriber.

Our only nitpick is with that LED panel. Although it's a great price for the features on offer, if you're looking for superior contrast and control over black levels you should consider a QLED set. That said, the Panasonic picture processing tech we mention earlier does elevate this well above other LED TVs, and user opinion on this is very positive, so it's definitely one to consider if you're a Panasonic fan.

Looking for a soundbar? We recommend the Panasonic SC-HTB400EBK Home Theatre Soundbar for its simple slim profile.

We can't resist a bit of LED mood lighting to give a high-tech feel to any home, and the Philips 55OLED759 television comes from its Ambilight range. As the name suggests, Ambilight is an ambient light that shines from the back of the set onto the wall behind. But the clever bit is that the tone and brightness will change to match whatever is on the screen, creating a massive immersion effect that's hard to describe without seeing it. Yes, you can buy separate LED lighting sets that claim to do the same thing, but this often involves small cameras that need to be place close to the screen to work its colour-matching magic. Here, it's all built-in – and with the considerable lighting expertise associated with Philips. Also, by minimising the contrast between a bright screen and dark surroundings, Ambilight can even help reduce eye strain. 

But this TV isn't just about lighting effects, as its OLED display is stunning – panel quality being another thing the brand is known for. It supports HDR including Dolby Vision and HDR10+ formats and gamers will love the fast 120Hz refresh rate, Variable Refresh Rate, Auto Low Latency Mode. As for us, we particularly love the easy integration with your smart home thanks to having both Alexa and Google voice assistants built in. Sound is also well catered for thanks to Dolby Atmos and a dedicated speaker array to deliver it – so, no need for an external soundbar here unless you just want extra power.

Size-wise, it is slightly thicker TV than some rivals so wall-mounting is probably not going to be as neat. Then again, its the Ambilight feature that takes up the space, plus lighting effect needs some distance from the wall – so those who really need their TV to sit as flush to the wall as possible might need to look elsewhere. But, we think the sense of immersion that comes from that intelligent rear light display is well worth it for some truly engrossing entertainment.

Looking for a Dolby Atmos soundbar to match? We recommend the Philips Audio TAB7807/10 Soundbar.

This second generation of the popular Sky Glass TV still seamlessly integrates your Sky streaming subscription service, effectively replacing set-top-boxes, but now it has an even brighter 4K QLED display. It also improves on the previous version by having more local dimming zones – which means less blooming of bright highlights when you're watching something dark and moody. It still supports a wide range of HDR standards such as HDR10 and Dolby Vision, so all of those extra colours will really add realism.

Tech upgrades aside, the main benefit of Sky Glass is still squarely aimed at Sky subscribers who want to enjoy all of those box-office blockbusters on a 55-inch screen – but without the dish. This one does everything over Wi-Fi. We like the emphasis on ease of use here, with simple ways to access your favourites and continue from where you left off. It'll even tailor recommendations on what to watch next and more. Dolby Atmos sound is onboard too – but this time around there's seven rather than six internal speakers, the extra one being a decent subwoofer for that extra bass.

In terms of refresh rate for high frame rate content, this gen2 version is still only 60Hz – so serious console gamers who favour titles that run at 120fps might want to look at others in our list. Anyone who isn't a Sky subscriber will find their options more limited, but we think this is reasonable given who this set it aimed at. One last addition is Sky's own smart voice control which responds to the "Hello Sky" command, but there's no Alexa or Google voice assistants built-in.

Last but not least, we think the well-named Sky Glass is still a bit of a looker, its frameless edge and sophisticated design will add a touch of class to your living room. All in all, this TV combines easy access to the best in the latest movies and shows with less fuss and more audio-visual excellence to bring your subscription-based streaming to life.

Looking for a soundbar? Sky does not make soundbars at the moment but the good news is this model has all of the elements of a 7-speaker soundbar built-in. But, if you prefer external audio kit, we think the Denon Home 550 Compact Sound Bar is a good pairing. We tested this in our full review of the Denon Home cinema kit.

When considering a new TV, not all of us are thrilled at the thought of a large rectangle hogging the corner of the room. So, it's no wonder that wall-mounting your TV has increasingly become a popular interior design choice. Enter Samsung's latest version of The Frame – the Samsung QE55LS03Da TV. As its looks and name suggest, this has been designed specifically to look more like a framed piece of art when mounted on the wall. Unsurprisingly, this is our favourite feature of The Frame. You can set it to display your favourite masterpieces whenever you're not actively watching your preferred movies or TV series. For us, having a TV this well integrated into your interior décor is both exciting and unique.

As for the screen, it's a gorgeous 4K QLED panel with truly excellent black and contrast levels, plus HDR10+ and HLG for an extended colour palette – again, all a bonus for displaying all kinds of art in a realistic way. It's also got a variable 120Hz refresh rate which is ideal for gaming.

Yes, this of course has a thick frame-like bezel by-design, but we like that it's also been designed to sit very closely against the wall, helping to complete the painted artwork illusion. Thankfully though, its not all about artistic visuals, as there's also Dolby Atmos audio to bring your 3D soundscapes to life. There's even a couple of upward-firing internal speakers too – an innovation we don't often see in TVs – that will deliver overhead sound effects. For its overall design, features and innovation, we think that this is one TV that's very worthy of being put on display.

Looking for a wall-mountable soundbar? The Samsung S60D 5.0ch Lifestyle All-in-one Soundbar has a slim profile and fits flush to the wall.

This is not just another QLED or OLED TV. The LG 55QNED87A6B has a QNED display. We love cutting-edge tech, and here LG has invented a new way of displaying your shows and films. QNED stands for Quantum Nanocell LED. It's a hybrid of the quantum dots you'll find in a QLED TV and the tightly-packed backlight of mini-LED TVs. You benefit from the best of both technologies in terms of colour and tone accuracy. Brightness, contrast and vibrancy are also extremely good.

As an LG model, this also has AI-enhanced image optimisation from the company's α8 AI Processor. Amazon Alexa is also built-in and is easily accessed via the remote for all of your voice control and smart home commands. The refresh rate is a seriously high 120Hz and comes with a range of other features to ensure smooth motion and other gamer-friendly features.

The whole thing runs on the webOS platform which gives intuitive control over your guide, access to your favourite content and more. Despite its exciting new display tech, our research did find that some users reported slightly narrower viewing angles than others, so you may need to look at a different display type if you have some members of the family sitting at tight angles to the screen. We're also happy to see lots of inputs at the back for all of your devices and more – including both satellite and terrestrial aerial inputs.

For us, this TV is all about the colours. The QNED panel type is probably one of the best for watching programmes and movies in the most vivid and accurate colour range and contrast levels. Your neon-lit sci-fi series, lush green nature programmes and sweeping movie landscapes will never look better.

Looking for a soundbar? The LG S70TY Smart Sound Bar has Atmos, DTS and LG AI Sound Pro.