Best OLED TV under $1500?

Combined ranking

1. 1
   LG C5 OLED—14 pts

   GPT #1Claude #1Gemini #2

   Best all-around under-$1500 OLED value, excellent contrast, Dolby Vision, strong processing, 4 HDMI 2.1 ports, 144Hz gaming, broad size availability

   To stay #1 Get closer to flagship OLED brightness

2. 2
   Samsung S90F OLED—13 pts

   GPT #2Claude #2Gemini #1

   Delivers class-leading peak brightness and exceptionally vibrant color volume thanks to its QD-OLED panel, combined with top-tier gaming features like a 144Hz refresh rate, low input lag, and four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports.

   To rank higher Add native support for Dolby Vision HDR playback to satisfy film purists.

3. 3
   Sony Bravia 8 OLED—5 pts

   GPT #5Claude #3Gemini #5

   Best-in-class video processing and upscaling, the most natural/film-accurate tuning out of the box, superb motion handling, and Dolby Vision + excellent built-in audio (acoustic surface)

   To rank higher Match rivals on gaming — only 2 HDMI 2.1 ports and dimmer peaks than the C5/S90F hold it back for next-gen consoles

4. 4
   LG B5 OLED—4 pts

   GPT #4Claude #4Gemini —

   Lowest-risk budget OLED, excellent black levels, Dolby Vision, accurate movie performance, 4 HDMI 2.1 ports, strong console gaming support

   To rank higher Use a brighter panel

5. 5
   LG B6 OLEDnew3 pts

   GPT —Claude —Gemini #3

   Introduces the new OLED SE panel that achieves up to 1000 nits of peak brightness, offering excellent value, perfect contrast, and infinite blacks at a highly competitive starting price.

   To rank higher Replace the mid-tier alpha 8 processor with the flagship alpha 11 Gen 3 AI Processor to improve upscaling and shadow detail.

6. 6
   Samsung S85F OLED▼13 pts

   GPT #3Claude —Gemini —

   Strong affordable OLED with rich contrast, good brightness for the price, 4 HDMI 2.1 ports, FreeSync and G-Sync support, better value than many entry OLEDs

   To rank higher Improve HDR brightness and reflection handling

7. 7
   Samsung S85H OLEDnew2 pts

   GPT —Claude —Gemini #4

   Serves as an affordable entry point into Samsung's 2026 QD-OLED lineup, offering excellent color saturation, wide viewing angles, and low input lag for gamers.

   To rank higher Add the Glare Free anti-reflective coating and support for 144Hz refresh rates to match its premium S90-series counterparts.

8. 8
   Panasonic Z85A▼21 pts

   GPT —Claude #5Gemini —

   Reference-grade tuning from Panasonic's HCX Pro AI processor, excellent HDR accuracy with Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+, and a clean Fire TV interface; a connoisseur's picture for the money

   To rank higher Expand availability/sizing and add a second HDMI 2.1 port — limited gaming connectivity and spotty regional stock cap its appeal

Rank history

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