TV & Entertainment
TV & Entertainment
TVs have become ridiculously complicated. OLED, Mini LED, QLED, 4K, 8K, 120Hz, 144Hz, Dolby Vision, VRR — but which of those things actually matter for the way you use your TV?
Our guides focus on the decisions that actually make a difference: gaming, movies, bright rooms, screen size and how much you really need to spend.
Choose What Matters Most to You
Best TVs for PS5 & Xbox Series X
Which TVs actually make the most of 4K 120Hz, VRR and HDMI 2.1 — and when are higher refresh-rate numbers just marketing?
Best for: Gaming →
Best TVs for Movies & Home Cinema
OLED, Mini LED, Dolby Vision and the TVs we'd choose when films matter more than headline specifications.
Best for: Movie nights →
Best TVs for Bright Rooms & Family Viewing
Better brightness, less glare and practical TVs for real living rooms with windows, sport, kids and daytime viewing.
Best for: Everyday living rooms →
Best Big TVs: 65 vs 75 Inch
Should you buy a better 65-inch OLED, or sacrifice some picture quality to get a much bigger 75-inch screen?
Best for: Going bigger →
How Much Should You Spend on a TV?
From sensible value buys to flagship 8K TVs, here's where spending more genuinely improves the experience — and where diminishing returns begin.
Best for: Setting your budget →
Best TVs Under £500 in 2026
Five genuinely useful budget picks covering cheap 4K, everyday viewing, movie nights, gaming and the best overall TV we found under £500.
Best for: Maximum value →
Not Sure Where to Start?
Forget the specifications for a moment. Pick the sentence that sounds most like you:
🎮 "I mainly play PS5 or Xbox."
Start with our Gaming TV Guide →
🎬 "Movie night is the reason I'm upgrading."
Start with our Home Cinema Guide →
☀️ "My living room gets loads of daylight."
Start with our Bright Room Guide →
📺 "I just want the biggest TV I can sensibly afford."
Start with our Big TV Guide →
💷 "I don't even know what a good TV should cost."
Start with our TV Budget Guide →
🏷️ "I want the best TV I can get without spending more than £500."
Start with our Best TVs Under £500 Guide →
TV Advice Without the Spec-Sheet Headache
We don't think everyone needs the most expensive TV. The right choice depends on your room, viewing distance, what you watch and what you actually notice. Our guides are designed to help you spend money where it makes a real difference.