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I compared popular models from two of the most upstart TV brands, and this one stands out to me.
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Hisense and TCL may have started out as budget-conscious alternatives to Samsung, LG, and Sony, but today, both brands offer top-notch TVs. Both have released Mini-LED models that offer higher refresh rates and brighter screens than OLED options, and in some cases Mini-LEDs even surpass OLEDs in color accuracy and contrast.
Over the past year, I've gotten the opportunity to go hands-on with the TCL X11L and Hisense U8QG, putting them through a battery of tests, including Calman calibration and head-to-head comparisons to competitors.
And as much as I love a good OLED for streaming movies and console gaming, these Mini LED options have been impressive enough to make me reconsider what I think is the best TV tech.