As of: February 8, 2024, 12:00 p.m
By: Patrick Hauser, Ömer Kayali
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According to Stiftung Warentest, you can rely on a television manufacturer.
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Stiftung Warentest has tested hundreds of televisions.
One manufacturer becomes the clear test winner.
Good TV sets are already available for less than 1,000 euros.
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Modern televisions are available in a wide range of sizes, screen types and resolutions.
UHD devices with 4K resolution have long been considered standard.
However, there are many other factors that make a good television.
Thanks to internet connection, smart functions are now standard equipment.
Depending on the price range, current TV sets differ in their features and quality.
Stiftung Warentest has tested over a hundred televisions from various manufacturers.
The LG brand stands out from the crowd as several models received high marks.
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.
Television at Stiftung Warentest: LG OLED55C37LA (grade 1.7)
LG OLED55C37LA TV.
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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 |
Television at Stiftung Warentest: LG OLED65C37LA (grade 1.7)
LG OLED65C37LA TV.
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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 |
Television at Stiftung Warentest: Samsung GQ65S90CAT (grade 1.7)
Samsung GQ65S90CAT TV.
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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 |
Television at Stiftung Warentest: LG OLED42C37LA (grade 1.8)
LG OLED42C37LA TV.
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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 |
Television at Stiftung Warentest: LG OLED55B39LA (grade 1.8)
LG OLED55B39LA TV.
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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 |
Televisions at Stiftung Warentest: Other models with good grades
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 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.
Televisions under €1,000 at Stiftung Warentest:
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
Televisions at Stiftung Warentest: The most important features
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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