Best 55-inch TV under $400?

Combined ranking

1. 1
   Hisense U6N—9 pts

   GPT —Claude #2Gemini #1

   Mini-LED local dimming provides excellent contrast and deep blacks, far exceeding typical budget options, with good brightness and HDR color volume.

   To stay #1 Increase peak HDR brightness to match higher-tier models and reduce motion stuttering in panning shots.

2. 2
   TCL Q6—9 pts

   GPT —Claude #1Gemini #2

   Best overall value under $400 — QLED wide color gamut, full-array local dimming on many SKUs, Google TV with Dolby Vision and 4K, frequently drops to ~$320-380; strong brightness and motion for the price

   To rank higher Add higher peak brightness and a 120Hz native panel to compete with mid-tier sets.

3. 3
   TCL QM6K—5 pts

   GPT #1Claude —Gemini —

   Mini-LED/QLED picture, 144Hz gaming support, strong contrast control, broad HDR support, and Google TV make it the best all-around 55-inch value when found under $400

   To rank higher Get brighter for daytime HDR viewing

4. 4
   Hisense U65QF—4 pts

   GPT #2Claude —Gemini —

   Class-leading brightness for the price, Mini-LED/QLED color, 144Hz support, HDMI 2.1, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and strong gaming specs earn it a very close second

   To rank higher Replace the cluttered Fire TV interface

5. 5
   Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED—3 pts

   GPT —Claude —Gemini #3

   Features a QLED display with full-array local dimming, delivering decent dark room performance, and hands-free Alexa integration.

   To rank higher Upgrade the slow and ad-heavy Fire TV OS interface to a faster, cleaner smart platform.

6. 6
   TCL QM5K—3 pts

   GPT #3Claude —Gemini —

   Usually cheaper than the top two while still offering Mini-LED local dimming, Dolby Vision, solid contrast, and Google TV at a true budget price

   To rank higher Add the stronger brightness and gaming hardware of the QM6K

7. 7
   TCL S5—3 pts

   GPT —Claude #3Gemini —

   Cheapest credible 4K option, regularly $250-300, decent HDR with DCI-P3 color, Fire TV or Google TV, reliable for bright-room casual viewing

   To rank higher Add full-array local dimming — its lighter dimming hurts contrast versus the Q6.

8. 8
   Samsung DU7200—2 pts

   GPT —Claude #5Gemini #5

   Brand trust, clean Tizen interface, solid SDR processing and upscaling, frequently dips to ~$380-400

   To rank higher It lacks Dolby Vision and local dimming — adding either would lift it well above the budget Chinese sets.

9. 9
   Hisense A6 Series—2 pts

   GPT —Claude #4Gemini —

   Very affordable 4K with Dolby Vision and Game Mode Plus, smooth Google TV/Fire TV experience, often under $300

   To rank higher Improve off-angle viewing and brightness; the basic edge-lit panel washes out in HDR.

10. 10
    Hisense QD7—2 pts

    GPT #4Claude —Gemini —

    Accurate color, good upscaling, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, full-array local dimming, low input lag, and better-than-expected audio make it a strong movie-first budget pick

    To rank higher Upgrade from 60Hz HDMI 2.0 to 120Hz HDMI 2.1

11. 11
    Roku Select Series—2 pts

    GPT —Claude —Gemini #4

    Extremely budget-friendly price point, a very user-friendly smart interface, and surprisingly good out-of-the-box color accuracy.

    To rank higher Improve peak brightness to make HDR content pop and reduce reflection handling issues in bright rooms.

12. 12
    Vizio Mini-LED Quantum 4K—1 pts

    GPT #5Claude —Gemini —

    Mini-LED backlighting, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, low input lag, HDMI 2.1 ports, and aggressive pricing give it excellent raw value

    To rank higher Fix the weak Vizio OS and default picture tuning

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Tracked by ModelsAgree · rank 1 = 5 pts … rank 5 = 1 pt · re-polled continuously