Best Rated TVs Under $1,000 In 2023

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It seems like there's a wider array of TVs on the market than ever, and that's both a good and a bad thing. It's good in the sense that the added competition means that manufacturers have to offer more features and better quality than ever to stand out from the crowd. But actually finding those standout examples isn't always easy. So we've done the hard work for you and picked out a list of the best TVs currently on the market that won't break the bank. Each one can be picked up for less than $1,000, and despite their budget-friendly prices, they won't feel like a compromise.

Our top picks include a wide range of sizes, from modest 42-inch displays to room-filling 75-inch panels. There's also something for all types of TV buyers — whether you're a fan of sports, movies, gaming, or simply the latest TV shows, we've got you covered.

It's still possible to get a top-rated OLED TV for under $1,000, albeit with one key compromise: size. The LG C3 is arguably the best OLED TV in its price bracket, and a 42-inch version is currently available on sale for just under $900 on Amazon. For that, buyers get LG's excellent picture quality, complete with the perfect blacks that only OLED panels can achieve. The C3's 4K upscaling is also among the best in class, thanks to a powerful sixth-generation a9 processor. A common complaint about OLED panels is low maximum brightness, and so the C3 features a Brightness Booster feature in an attempt to remedy the problem. It's an improvement over earlier panels, but still can't compete with the best QLED panels.

LG uses its own smart TV OS, called WebOS, which is both feature-packed and intuitive to navigate. Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos are both included, although that's not unusual for a TV at this price point — what is unique, however, is LG's Filmmaker Mode, which delivers a cinematic feel for home theater enthusiasts. Gamers are well served too, with a 120Hz native refresh rate and VRR support, plus NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium. Connecting multiple consoles is also easy, thanks to the four HDMI 2.1 ports.

The B3 is the most affordable model in LG's line of OLED TVs, but it delivers a lot for the cash. Overall picture quality is just as sharp as buyers expect from an LG OLED, and much like the brand's pricier models, the B3 uses the latest version of WebOS. A sixth-generation a7 processor handles things like 4K upscaling with aplomb, and as a result, for buyers looking primarily to watch TV and movies, the B3 is arguably a better value than the mid-range C3. However, some of that extra cash might well end up being spent on a sound bar — the B3's built-in speaker system is far from the best in its class.

Nonetheless, its wide range of features catering to both gamers and home theater enthusiasts make it a worthy budget pick for those uses, too — gamers benefit from a native 120Hz resolution and VRR support, alongside Nvidia G-Sync support. For movie buffs, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and LG's Filmmaker Mode put the B3 ahead of the pack for features at this price point. The budget LG TV just about squeezes in under budget, as it's available on Newegg for $996.99 at the time of writing.

Anyone who's looking for a 75-inch TV for under $1,000 has pretty limited choices, but among them, the TCL Q7 stands out as a top pick. The 4K QLED panel is bright, although not exceptionally so, with a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits. It features roughly 200 local dimming zones — an advantage over having none, for sure, but a far cry from the 2,300 zones available with the smaller TCL QM8. However, its native 120Hz refresh rate is more competitive with the smaller TVs here, and there's support for up to 240Hz with VRR.

Smart UI comes courtesy of Google TV OS — there's no longer an option for Roku, unlike older TCL TVs — but support for both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa is built in. Dolby Vision and Atmos are present and correct, while AMD FreeSync Premium Pro keep things smooth for gamers. The Q7 might be a little lighter on features than some of the other TVs here, but given its size and price, it's still a great value. At the time of writing, it's available on Amazon for $898.00.

Although it normally retails for over our chosen $1,000 budget, a current deal on Amazon puts the Sony Bravia XR X90L just about within reach, at $998.00. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it's best paired with another Sony product — the PlayStation 5, for which it boasts several unique optimization features. These include Auto Genre Picture Mode and Auto HDR Tone Mapping, and are usually found on Bravia TVs costing considerably more than the X90L. Movie and TV fans are also catered to, with the TV featuring several more optimization modes for popular formats, including a Netflix optimization mode and IMAX enhancements.

Movie buffs will also appreciate the eARC support for optimal soundbar quality, although since the panel uses full-array LED rather than OLED like the priciest Bravia models, it can't achieve perfect black. The refresh rate also isn't the highest in the class, at 120Hz VRR, and gamers on platforms other than PS5 can't take advantage of the Bravia's proprietary features. It's not for everyone, then, but the X90L packs more features than the average TV at this price point — assuming you have a PlayStation to make the most of them.