The best TVs under $1000 in 2022 (4K, OLED, mini-LED)

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May 3, 2022

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What to look for in a budget TV?

If you’re new to display technology, you might be asking yourself, what specifications are most important in a TV under $1000. It seems like manufacturers try to make the buying process as difficult as possible these days, with a variety of terms used that can really confuse things if you aren’t up to scratch on the latest display technology.

For that reason, we’ll be looking at some of the main factors that could not only affect your purchasing decision, but could also dictate; performance, longevity, and price.

HDMI 2.1

HDMI 2.1 is the latest standard of the HDMI interface, allowing TVs to take full advantage of devices that offer 4K screen resolution and 120Hz refresh rates – primarily next-gen consoles (PS5 & Xbox Series X).

While HDMI 2.1 used to be associated with high-end TVs, a drop in market price for high refresh rate TVs has opened the floodgates for a sea of HDMI 2.1 TVs priced under $1000. Brands such as LG, Samsung, Sony, Hisense, and TCL all offer HDMI 2.1 TVs that aren’t nearly as expensive as you might expect – providing a wide variety of affordable panels in today’s market.

Of course, the lower you fall down the theoretical price ladder the less likely you are to find HDMI 2.1 support. Older generation TVs that reside in this part of the price spectrum will likely feature older HDMI standards. While this isn’t an issue for most everyday users, gamers will want to prioritize this specification as it allows them to get the most out of their consoles.

Below is a breakdown of both DisplayPort and HDMI versions over the years to give you an idea of what they can and can’t support.

Resolution

Your screen resolution, or maximum resolution, is the number of pixels your TV physically uses to display images. The higher the resolution, the more pixels your TV has – translating into better picture quality and sharpness.

Unlike gaming monitors where resolution varies wildly, the main screen resolutions in modern TVs are 4K (UHD) and 1080p (FHD). Having said that, the majority of modern TVs actually feature 4K screen resolutions, with only aging panels (or smaller variants) offering 1080p.

At this price point, you can pretty much guarantee the TV you choose will have a 4K UHD screen resolution. You can find 8K TVs and monitors in today’s market, however, they are incredibly expensive and do not feature in this price point.

Panel/ display technology

When it comes to picture quality and color accuracy, a TV’s panel type and display technology couldn’t be more important. They work together to create the images you see on screen, each providing unique features and benefits that define a display’s image quality.

The main panel types used in modern LED displays are VA (vertical alignment) and IPS (in-plane switching). They both offer their own unique set of pros and cons, with IPS leaning more towards color accuracy and viewing angles – whereas VA delivers inky blacks and excellent contrast ratio.

OLED TVs, on the other hand, use a WOLED panel type – which again, offers up a unique set of pros and cons. The main benefits of a WOLED panel is its ability to deliver perfect blacks an and infinite contast ratio – both of which are highly advantageous when it comes to HDR performance.

What is OLED?

Backlight technology is slightly different to panel type – referring to the TVs main light source. The two main types of backlight technology today are LED and OLED. While OLED TVs offer up superior contrast and blacks, LED panels are still king when it comes to peak luminance and HDR performance. They also provide richer, more accurate colors too.

These fundamental backlight technology differences are the main reason why Samsung has created the QD-OLED technology – merging the best features of both QD (Quantum Dot) and OLED( Organic light-emitting diode). There are only few QD-OLED displays available right now, with Samsung seemingly only manufacturing 55″ and 65″ variations. That said, recent leaks suggest that Samsung will start mass production of 49″ and 77″ QD-OLED variants.

What is QD-OLED?

How we choose the best TVs under $1000

Choosing the best TVs under $1000 can often be a tricky task, especially when you consider just how many great TVs reside in today’s market. Luckily, our veteran team of display enthusiasts has a tonne of experience when it comes to gaming TVs and monitors, allowing us to handpick the best options out there.

Like every component we recommend, every budget-tailored TV we choose also goes through a strict testing process that allows us to determine which is the best when it comes to console gaming and general content consumption. We run numerous tests using purpose-built equipment, enabling us to confidently recommend the best TVs across the web.