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Read our Toshiba Amazon Fire TV C350 series review. If you're a big fan of Alexa voice or see this TV at a really low price it might be worthwhile, but otherwise go for the TCL 4-Series. Toshiba Amazon Fire TV C350 series: One of many Fire TVs available for sale, this one is typical of the breed: so-so image quality and a smart TV system that lags behind Roku and Google TV. It's definitely not a bad TV, and we liked its Google smart TV system, color accuracy and connectivity, but you can definitely do better for the money. It costs around the same as the TCL 6-Series and Samsung Q60 TVs, and had a worse picture than both, with lighter black levels and contrast. Sony KD-X80K series: Sony is a prominent brand and its higher-end TVs like the X90J do well in reviews, but the entry-level TV in its 2022 lineup, the X80K, didn't make the list. Unlike the 2021 version, the new model ships with VRR enabled out of the box. We haven't reviewed the new model yet but its image quality specifications are largely similar to the 2021 version, so we don't expect many picture quality differences. Outlook: The successor to the X90J is the X90K. (The prices shown below are for the 65-inch size.) If you want an "S" brand, this is one of the best values we've tested. This Sony TV is perfect for PS5 gaming and works with Alexa & Google Assistant.
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This LED TV's sleek looks and the Google TV operating system score additional points, as does its next-gen console support - including variable refresh rate (VRR), enabled by a software update in March 2022 - and built-in NextGen TV tuner. With excellent picture quality, anchored by full-array local dimming and plenty of brightness to make HDR content shine, the X90J is Sony's answer to the TCL 6-Series and step-up Vizio models. If you can't save up for the TCL 6-Series but want a better picture than the 4-Series, the Vizio MQX is an excellent happy medium.
Vizio supports both major HDR formats, HDR10 and Dolby Vision, in the M-Series. Unlike the M7 last year, the MQX has a true 120Hz refresh rate, which allows compatibility with 4K/120Hz signals from game consoles like the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, and worked well in our tests. The MQX has fewer dimming zones than more expensive TVs like the TCL 6-Series, but it offers 16 zones on the 50-inch, 30 on the 65-inch and 42 on the 75-inch, which is more than enough for excellent overall picture quality, with bright highlights, dark black levels, punchy contrast and accurate color. The Vizio MQX is one of the least expensive TVs to feature full-array local dimming, which lets it reproduce TV shows, movies and games with enough contrast and pop to do HDR justice. Since the 2021 C1 currently remains on sale for hundreds less than the 2022 C2, we recommend getting the C1 instead. The newer version brings a couple of minor improvements, including lighter weight and a 42-inch size. We also reviewed the successor to the C1, the LG C2, and the two have essentially identical picture quality. The C1 comes in a wide variety of sizes as well, although the bigger models are really expensive. It also has the best gaming features, making it the perfect companion to an Xbox Series X or S, PlayStation 5 or both.
It beats any non-OLED TV on this list, including the Samsung QN90A below, with its perfect black levels, unbeatable contrast and superb off-angle viewing. With picture quality as good as any TV we've ever tested and a price that's not too crazy, the LG C1 OLED TV is still our go-to pick for people who prioritize picture quality and are willing to pay for it. One quick takeaway? LCD TVs with local dimming, mini-LED or QLED screen technology are usually less expensive than OLED televisions, and still perform well while supporting 4K resolution with HDR.
TVs come with a range of smart TV streaming systems - from Roku to Google TV to Samsung - and (unfortunately) a lot of tech jargon. The 2021 models we recommend below include an "Outlook" section to give you a sense of what you're missing (or not). We compared the LG C1 and LG C2 OLED TVs, for example, and the new C2 didn't look much better than the C1 from 2021, which costs hundreds less. But last year's TVs are still available, too, and for the most part they're just as good and much better deals. New 2022 TVs are on store shelves and online retailers now, promising enhancements like better picture quality, more features and future-proof HDMI connections. One important tip: Consider a 2021 model first. Because there's so much variety in the TV market today, our top picks run high-end OLEDs to budget LCDs and everything in between. At CNET we concentrate on reviewing TVs that have the picture quality and features you need without wasting money on stuff you don't. Shopping for a new TV can be a big task, so we're here to help.