This article features all the best TVs that are measuring exactly 55 inches diagonally. Note that the list we compiled is purely subjective and it might not contain everyone's favorite models.
If you are looking to buy a new TV and you are looking to get a new model in order to improve your entertainment room, then you're in the right place. The models below aren't that different in terms of performance, and it doesn't matter which one you choose to but. This means that your decision will most come down to pricing, Smart TV features and maybe gaming capabilities, since almost every home features at least a gaming console or a desktop PC.
2019 Sony XBR-55X950G
The Sony X950G is a fantastic TV that offers 4K UltraHD resolution with HDR support. It comes with X-Motion Clarity, HDR and 4K image quality due to its Picture Processor X1 Ultimate, Acoustic Multi-Audio, built-in Chromecast, Direct LED backlight, local dimming zones, HLG and Dolby Vision. The color accuracy and contrast enhancements are done by Live Color Technology, Precion Color Mapping, TRILUMINOS Display, Super bit mapping HDR, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, and X-tended Dynamic Range Pro.
In case you are looking for a TV that doesn't require tinkering with its color settings, then the X950G model by Sony is the one to go for. Also, this TV offers great HDR gaming performance, so in case you are planning on using it for gaming, too, then you will love the Sony model. So, this TV offers excellent picture quality, great color accuracy that requires very little interfering, low input lag in HDR, fast response time, fantastic contrast ratio, and great local dimming support. If you want a TV that is priced somewhere around $1000, then this is the one for you to get.
The native operating system that is delivered with this TV is Android 9 Pie. The TV features all the popular media streaming services and tons of other great apps that you can get from the Google Play Store. Both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant are built into this TV.
2018 Sony XBR55X900F
The X900F 55-inch model by Sony is very similar to the X950G model above, only that it comes a little bit cheaper and it was launched a year earlier. Sony X900F offers great 4K UltraHD resolution performance, excellent picture quality in dark rooms, high native contrast ratio, and FALD (full array local dimming) backlighting. It also offers great motion handling and fantastic HDR performance.
The Sony X900F 55-inch model features a VA panel, and this might mean that the wide viewing angles will degrade a little when you switch positions. If your room is not very wide and the positions from where you look at the TV are mostly in front of it, then you won't have to many issues with this. The 2018 Sony X900F also sports the Android OS which means that you will get Chromecast support, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant built inside right from the start. Also, the TV comes with great color accuracy and you can even skip calibrating the picture settings.
2019 TCL QLED 6-Series 55R625 Roku TV
TCL has started to built some pretty awesome TVs, and the 55-inch R625 model comes with great black levels, excellent color accuracy, and very low input lag which makes it also great for gaming. The TCL R625 comes with 4K UltraHD capabilities, VA QLED panel, HDR10, Dolby Vision and all these features are making this model a great purchase.
The design used by TCL is great, as it offers a metal frame for a more premium look. A downside of this model is that it doesn't offer any cable management, so you might be forced to get creative when it comes to hiding all the cables you are connecting with this model. Since the TV panel is a QLED, then you can expect it to offer great performance in dark rooms, and good color accuracy. However, note that you will need to tinker with most picture settings in order to get the best possible color calibration possible.
2019 Samsung QN55Q80R QLED
The Samsung Q80R with Quantum Dot LED technology offers fantastic picture quality and really good color accuracy. Since the TV doesn't come in OLED, then you won't have to worry about the "burn-in" effect, as the QLED technology is a different thing, and it doesn't use any of the OLED features when lighting this TV.
The Samsung Q80R is probably the best model in this post, as it offers the QuantumDot LED and it is capable of displaying good colors, great blacks, good brightness in HDR, and very low input lag along with good motion handling. Another cool thing about the Q80R 55-inch model is that it comes with a cool design featuring metallic frames and legs. If you buy this TV, then you should know that a color calibration is required, and you can do it yourself using the Picture Settings menu.
The Samsung QN55Q80R comes with the following great function: Quantum HDR12X, Quantum Processor 4K, Ultra Viewing Angle that will make viewing the TV a delight from any angle, QLED 4K screen resolution and 100% color volume. Also, this model offers Intelligent Mode, a small function that will adjust the brightness and sound levels automatically to match the room conditions. The TV comes with support for Bixby Assistant, Apple AirPlay, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
2019 Samsung QN55Q70R QLED 4K UltraHD
The Q70R 55-inch by Samsung is almost the same model as the Q80R in terms of performance and color accuracy. The Q70R is a cheaper model and it can handle reflections better due to its better panel anti-glare feature. The performance in dark rooms is almost the same as the Q80R. If you want a cheaper Samsung device that is perfectly capable of premium performance, then you can go for the Q70R model.
2019 LG OLED55B9 ThinQ AI 4K UltraHD
The LG OLED B9 55-inch model is a brilliant TV when it comes to image quality and color accuracy. The only downside with OLED TVs is that you are always at risk of it developing a burn-in effect when displaying static images for longer periods of time. If you are planning on using your TV for movies, TV shows and other moving content, then you are safe and the burn-in effects shouldn't be noticed for years.
Since this LG comes with OLED panel technology, then you will get perfect blacks from this model. The LG ThinQ AI and LG α7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos technologies integrated will offer excellent picture quality. We strongly recommend you to tinker with the image settings as soon as you get the TV, as the native colors aren't that great at first and you will be left disappointed if you don't do it. Also, note that this LG model comes with Disney+ free for a whole year if you decide to buy it.
2018 LG OLED55B8 ThinQ AI 4K UltraHD
The 2018 LG B8 model is somewhat older than the B9 2019, but it sports almost the same features and functions, which means that the performance of the two are very similar with a plus for the newer model. LG OLED 55B8 TV offers α7 Intelligent Image Processor, perfect blacks, great contrast, Dolby Atmos Cinematic Sound at Home, 4K Cinema HDR, and Gallery Mode.
If you want a TV that's not launched this year knowing that it is cheaper, then the LG B8 55-inch model is the one you should go for. The WebOS Smart TV performance is great for your everyday needs, as it offers access to all the popular media streaming services.
2019 Hisense 55H9F ULED 4K UltraHD
The Hisense 55H9F is marketed as a ULED TV which uses the Quantum Dot LED technology for great picture quality and great color accuracy due to it featuring more than a billion colors. If you are looking for a cheaper TV that also feels premium, then this is the model that you should go for.
This TV comes with Android Smart TV features and it performs great as it comes free of ads and other unwanted things that we can find on other similar models. Hisense has built a really great TV as it offers Quantum Dot technology, Full Array Local Dimming (FALD) backlight with 132 local dimming zones, Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10, Motion Rate 480 and 1000 nits brightness. Also, the TV offers support for Alexa and Google Assistant functions, as well as support for installing any media streaming service you might be subscribed to.
These were all the TVs that we had for you, and we hope you liked all of them. All the models presented above should offer 4K UltraHD capabilities with HDR support for better image performance and fantastic color accuracy.
