The best televisions: Stiftung Warentest selects the top devices – one brand towers over all others
Created: 12/28/2022, 4:06 p.m
By: Omer Kayali
According to Stiftung Warentest, you can rely on a television manufacturer.
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Stiftung Warentest put hundreds of televisions to the test.
One manufacturer comes out best by far.
There are also good devices under 1,000 euros.
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Current television models are available in a variety of sizes, screen types and resolutions.
UHD devices with a 4K resolution are now standard.
The higher resolution ensures better image quality and more details in the image.
However, there are many other factors that make a good television set.
Thanks to an internet connection, smart functions have long been part of the standard equipment.
Depending on the price range, current TV sets differ in their properties and quality.
Stiftung Warentest tested several hundred televisions from different manufacturers.
One brand in particular stands out from the crowd.
According to Stiftung Warentest, good televisions do not have to be expensive either – you can find recommended models for under 1,000 euros.
Televisions at Stiftung Warentest: The most important features
Stiftung Warentest 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 TVs offer the best picture because they have organic light-emitting diodes.
The pixels are self-illuminating, making the image less sensitive to stray light from outside.
In addition, OLED displays deliver stronger contrasts and richer black tones.
However, these televisions cost more than LCD sets.
UHD as the new standard: The UHD resolution with 3840 x 2160 pixels is usually achieved by all newer televisions.
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 the classic television stations 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. greater differences between the light and dark pixels.
It makes sense to expand the TV with an additional soundbar.
The sound quality leaves a lot to be desired in many devices, since the speakers in the flat screens don't have enough volume for a good sound.
This is particularly recommended for small televisions.
The best televisions from Stiftung Warentest are listed in the following section.
The manufacturer LG clearly sets itself apart from the competition in the test.
LG OLED55C27LA: Stiftung Warentest grade 1.6
LG OLED55C27LA TV © LG
Price: €1,499
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Stiftung Warentest rating | Good (1.6) |
|---|---|
note picture | Very good (1.5) |
note tone | Very good (1.5) |
note handling | Good (1.9) |
Note environmental properties | Satisfactory (2.8) |
screen size | 55 inches |
screen technology | OLED |
resolution | 3840x2160 pixels |
HDR | ✅ |
LG OLED55G19LA: Stiftung Warentest grade 1.6
LG OLED55G19LA TV © LG
Price: €1,452.73
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Stiftung Warentest rating | Good (1.6) |
|---|---|
note picture | Very good (1.4) |
note tone | Very good (1.4) |
note handling | Good (2.1) |
Note environmental properties | Satisfactory (2.9) |
screen size | 55 inches |
screen technology | OLED |
resolution | 3840x2160 pixels |
HDR | ✅ |
LG OLED55C17LB: Stiftung Warentest grade 1.7
LG OLED55C17LB TV © LG
Price: €1,519.57
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Stiftung Warentest rating | Good (1.7) |
|---|---|
note picture | Very good (1.5) |
note tone | Very good (1.5) |
note handling | Good (2.0) |
Note environmental properties | Satisfactory (3.2) |
screen size | 55 inches |
screen technology | OLED |
resolution | 3840x2160 pixels |
HDR | ✅ |
LG OLED65B29LA: Stiftung Warentest grade 1.7
LG OLED65B29LA TV © LG
Price: €1,589 instead of €2,799
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Stiftung Warentest rating | Good (1.7) |
|---|---|
note picture | Very good (1.5) |
note tone | Good (1.7) |
note handling | Good (2.0) |
Note environmental properties | Satisfactory (2.6) |
screen size | 65 inches |
screen technology | OLED |
resolution | 3840x2160 pixels |
HDR | ✅ |
Samsung GQ55S95BAT: Stiftung Warentest grade 1.7
Samsung GQ55S95BAT TV © Samsung
Price: €1,499 instead of €2,199
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Stiftung Warentest rating | Good (1.7) |
|---|---|
note picture | Very good (1.4) |
note tone | Very good (1.2) |
note handling | Good (2.1) |
Note environmental properties | Satisfactory (3.3) |
screen size | 55 inches |
screen technology | OLED |
resolution | 3840x2160 pixels |
HDR | ✅ |
Which TVs are good under €1,000?
You can also find televisions for less than 1,000 euros that have been rated “good” by Stiftung Warentest.
Interestingly, these are not significantly smaller devices – even 55-inch televisions can be found for less than 1,000 euros.
LG OLED55A29LA TV: Stiftung Warentest grade 1.8
LG OLED55A29LA TV © LG
Price: €777
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Stiftung Warentest rating | Good (1.8) |
|---|---|
note picture | Good (1.7) |
note tone | Good (1.6) |
note handling | Good (2.0) |
Note environmental properties | Good (2.3) |
screen size | 55 inches |
screen technology | OLED |
resolution | 3840x2160 pixels |
HDR | ✅ |
Samsung GQ55Q80BAT television: Stiftung Warentest grade 1.9
Samsung GQ55Q80BAT TV © Samsung
Price: €829.99
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Stiftung Warentest rating | Good (1.7) |
|---|---|
note picture | Very good (1.4) |
note tone | Very good (1.2) |
note handling | Good (2.1) |
Note environmental properties | Satisfactory (3.3) |
screen size | 55 inches |
screen technology | OLED |
resolution | 3840x2160 pixels |
HDR | ✅ |
LG 50NANO809PA TV: Stiftung Warentest grade 2.1
LG 50NANO809PA TV © LG
Price: €627.72
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Stiftung Warentest rating | Good (2.1) |
|---|---|
note picture | Good (2.2) |
note tone | Good (1.8) |
note handling | Good (2.1) |
Note environmental properties | Satisfactory (2.8) |
screen size | 50 inches |
screen technology | LCD |
resolution | 3840x2160 pixels |
HDR | ✅ |
Sony XR-55A80J Bravia television: Stiftung Warentest grade 2.1
Sony XR-55A80J Bravia TV © Sony
Price: €999
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Stiftung Warentest rating | Good (2.1) |
|---|---|
note picture | Good (2.1) |
note tone | Good (1.7) |
note handling | Good (2.3) |
Note environmental properties | Satisfactory (3.3) |
screen size | 55 inches |
screen technology | OLED |
resolution | 3840x2160 pixels |
HDR | ✅ |