Time and again a television manufacturer has been able to impress the testers from Stiftung Warentest in 2024. The surprising thing: good TV sets are available for less than €1,000.
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Stiftung Warentest tested over a hundred televisions from various manufacturers in February 2024. A brand often stands out from the crowd. According to Stiftung Warentest, good televisions don't have to be expensive - you can find recommended devices for less than 1,000 euros. Some models are included in the best list several times, as some grades may vary depending on the size of the television.
5th place:
TV with smart functions & top contrasts
The LG OLED55B39LA was able to convince with a grade of 1.8 (GOOD). Outstanding picture and sound quality, supported by OLED technology for perfect blacks and impressive contrasts. There's also 4K Ultra HD resolution for razor-sharp images and smart features like webOS 23 with LG ThinQ AI and compatibility with NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync for an improved gaming experience.
For the LG OLED55B39LA
Stiftung Warentest grade |
Good (1.8) |
|---|---|
Note image |
Very good (1.4) |
Note tone |
Good (1.7) |
Note handling |
Good (2.3) |
Note power consumption |
Satisfactory (2.9) |
Screen diagonal |
55 inches |
Screen technology |
OLED |
resolution |
3840x2160 pixels |
4th place:
Slim design with top image quality
On the LG OLED42C37LA, the OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro optimizes image adjustment. The α9 Gen6 4K AI processor enables AI Super Upscaling, which reduces image noise and improves the image quality of faces and objects using deep learning algorithms without appearing unnatural. Plus: The slim design fits well into living spaces.
For the LG OLED42C37L
Stiftung Warentest grade |
Good (1.7) |
|---|---|
Note image |
Very good (1.4) |
Note tone |
Good (1.6) |
Note handling |
Good (2.2) |
Note power consumption |
Satisfactory (3.1) |
Screen diagonal |
42 inches |
Screen technology |
OLED |
resolution |
3840x2160 pixels |
3rd place:
Insider tip for gamers
This model from Samsung offers vibrant colors and deep contrasts with Quantum Dot technology. 4K AI upscaling using a Neural Quantum Processor 4K ensures improved image quality and a slim LaserSlim design. Extra: Special gaming features such as a 144Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support smooth gameplay.
For the Samsung GQ65S90CAT
Stiftung Warentest grade |
Good (1.7) |
|---|---|
Note image |
Very good (1.5) |
Note tone |
Very good (0.9) |
Note handling |
Good (2.3) |
Note power consumption |
Satisfactory (2.7) |
Screen diagonal |
65 inches |
Screen technology |
OLED |
resolution |
3840x2160 pixels |
2nd place:
Like the test winner, only bigger
The LG OLED65C37LA TV shares the technical features with the test winner, the smaller OLED55C37LA. Its larger screen diagonal of 165 cm (65 inches) ensures real home cinema entertainment.
To the runner-up
Stiftung Warentest grade |
Good (1.7) |
|---|---|
Note image |
Very good (1.3) |
Note tone |
Very good (1.3) |
Note handling |
Good (2.1) |
Note power consumption |
Satisfactory (2.6) |
Screen diagonal |
65 inches |
Screen technology |
OLED |
resolution |
3840x2160 pixels |
1st place:
Top model with artificial intelligence
This model of the top dog LG with 55 inches impresses with 4K OLED evo technology, which ensures a brighter and more detailed image. An α9 Gen6 4K AI processor supports advanced image and sound optimization, AI Super Upscaling reduces image noise and improves images using deep learning algorithms without appearing artificial.
To the test winner
Stiftung Warentest grade |
Good (1.7) |
|---|---|
Note image |
Very good (1.4) |
Note tone |
Very good (1.4) |
Note handling |
Good (2.1) |
Note power consumption |
Satisfactory (2.8) |
Screen diagonal |
55 inches |
Screen technology |
OLED |
resolution |
3840x2160 pixels |
These TVs
under €1,000 are good
You can also find televisions for less than 1,000 euros that have received a “Good” rating from Stiftung Warentest. Interestingly, these are not significantly smaller devices - even 55-inch televisions can be found for less than 1,000 euros.
Hisense 55U8KQ TV with 55 inches (grade 2.2) – for €999 at MediaMarkt
Hisense 65U7KQ TV with 65 inches (grade 2.4) – for €942.68 on eBay
Hisense 55U7KQ TV with 55 inches (grade 2.5) – for €749.99 at Amazon
LG 43UR80006LJ TV with 43 inches (grade 2.5) – for €399.99 at Amazon
LG 50UR80006LJ TV with 50 inches (grade 2.5) – for €469 on Amazon
LG 55UR80006LJ TV with 55 inches (grade 2.5) – for €509 on Amazon
LG 65UR80006LJ TV with 65 inches (grade 2.5) – for €675 on Amazon
More TVs with good test scores from Stiftung Warentest
In addition to the five televisions mentioned above, many other models have received a “Good” rating from Stiftung Warentest. We have listed these below:
55 inch TV
Samsung GQ55QN90CAT TV (grade 1.9) – for €1,245 on Amazon
LG OLED55G39LA TV (grade 1.8) – for €1,757.65 on Amazon
Panasonic TX-55MZW2004 TV (grade 1.8) – for €2,499 at MediaMarkt
65 inch TV
LG OLED65B39LA TV (grade 1.8) – for €1,566.65 on Amazon
LG OLED65G39LA TV (grade 1.8) – for €2,349 at Amazon
Panasonic TX-65MZW2004 TV (grade 1.9) – for €3,509 at MediaMarkt
Which televisions has Stiftung Warentest tested?
Stiftung Warentest has found that
smaller devices perform significantly worse than larger ones
. From a size of 48 inches, most televisions have a very good picture and good sound.
OLED televisions
offer the best picture because they have organic light-emitting diodes. The pixels glow themselves, making the image less sensitive to scattered light from outside. In addition, OLED displays deliver stronger contrasts and richer blacks. However, these televisions cost more than LCD sets.
UHD as the new standard
: All newer televisions usually achieve the UHD resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. But this also requires the right content. Films and series on streaming portals as well as next-gen video games usually have a 4K resolution, but classic television channels do not.
If you choose a UHD television, Stiftung Warentest recommends making sure that the device
also supports HDR
. This stands for High Dynamic Range and enables an even higher contrast range - i.e. larger differences between the light and dark pixels.
It makes sense to expand the television with an additional soundbar. The
sound quality
of many devices leaves something to be desired because the speakers in the flat screens do not have enough volume for good sound. This is particularly recommended for small televisions.
You can find all the results of the Stiftung Warentest test here.
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