Best 55 inch TVs

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What to look for

OLED gives the deepest blacks; check the HDMI 2.1 ports if you game, and which apps are built in.

Models worth comparing

From manufacturers' specifications and published UK reviews, read on 6 October 2026. Not tested by us. In no particular order: these are not ranked, and we do not say which is best until the customer ratings are in.

Budget

TCL 55C6K-UK

Bright living rooms and gamers on a budget who want Mini LED brightness and every major HDR format.

QD-Mini LED backlight with 180 local dimming zones on the 55-inch model
Supports Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG
4K at up to 144Hz with VRR and ALLM for gaming

Watch out for: Blooming and clouding show up in dark scenes, especially when viewed off-centre.

Panel: QD-Mini LED (HVA panel)
HDR formats: Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Refresh rate: 144Hz native
HDMI 2.1: 2 of 4 HDMI ports
Dolby Atmos: Yes (Onkyo 2.1 speakers)

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Sources: TCL UK product page · TechRadar review

Mid-range

Philips 55OLED760/12

Movie watchers who want OLED contrast, Ambilight mood lighting and broad HDR support at an approachable price.

Supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+
All four HDMI ports are full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1
Ambilight LEDs on the back extend the picture onto the wall

Watch out for: It is not as bright as premium OLEDs or mid-range Mini LED sets, so very bright rooms are not its strength.

Panel: 4K OLED
HDR formats: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Refresh rate: 120Hz
HDMI 2.1: 4 of 4 HDMI ports
Dolby Atmos: Yes

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Sources: Philips UK product page · What Hi-Fi? review (65-inch model)

Premium

LG OLED55C66LB

Film fans and console or PC gamers who want a bright, accurate OLED with a complete gaming feature set.

Brighter and more colour-accurate than the previous C5, according to TechRadar
Four HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K at up to 165Hz, VRR and Dolby Vision gaming
Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen3

Watch out for: The glossy screen shows mirror-like reflections in bright rooms, and there is no HDR10+ support.

Panel: OLED evo
HDR formats: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Refresh rate: Up to 165Hz (4K, VRR)
HDMI 2.1: 4 of 4 HDMI ports
Dolby Atmos: Yes (2.2-channel speakers)

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Sources: LG UK product page · TechRadar review

Pro

Samsung QE55S99HATXXU

Viewers who want flagship OLED brightness, glare-free viewing in lit rooms and top-tier gaming support.

QD-OLED panel with Samsung's Glare Free anti-reflection screen
4K at up to 165Hz VRR across four HDMI 2.1 ports
Built-in 4.2.2-channel, 70W speaker system with Dolby Atmos

Watch out for: Like other Samsung TVs it does not support Dolby Vision, and in the UK the S99H is not the same set as the UK S95H, so check the model number.

Panel: QD-OLED, Glare Free
HDR formats: HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Refresh rate: 100Hz native, up to 165Hz VRR
HDMI 2.1: 4 of 4 HDMI ports
Dolby Atmos: Yes (4.2.2-channel, 70W)

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Sources: Samsung UK product page · What Hi-Fi? review

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