With top-shelf features like 4K Ultra HD, HDR, advanced gaming modes, voice assistant compatibility, and gorgeous images, these TVs do a lot for under $1,000.
Do you need to spend top dollar for a great TV? What exactly are you paying for anyway, when the price is close to $5,000 (or more)? At this price, many brands go all out on backlighting, processors, and other proprietary add-ons that all contribute to top-shelf prices. They’re great laurels to boast about on sales tags, boxes, and online descriptions of these premium displays, but that doesn’t mean you can’t score an amazing TV for less than $1,000. In fact, one of our favorite TVs you can buy right now is the Hisense 65-inch U7G. Tailor-made for gamers, the U7G boasts unbelievable motion refresh, minimal input lag, quantum-dot lighting, support for today’s leading Dolby codecs, and more. The U7G is going to be a great choice for most people, but it’s not the only TV that provides quality at an affordable price. If you’re looking to save even more, take a look at our picks for the best 4K TV deals and the best 4K TVs under $500. Why you should buy this: You’re looking for a premium picture, unbeatable motion, and a future-proofed set for the gaming hardware of today and tomorrow. Who it’s for: Any TV-watcher, from casual evening-viewers to gaming connoisseurs. Why we picked the 65-inch Hisense U7G: Whatever you’re buying a TV for, the 65-inch Hisense U7G is guaranteed to check all your requirement boxes. In fact, we think this is one of the best TVs you can buy right now — bar-none. Over the last several years, Hisense has been rising through the ranks of TV stardom, with more and more models creeping into the brick-and-mortar palaces we frequent most. The U7G is available in three sizes (55-,65-, and 75-inch screens). The 55- and 65-inch models come in under $1,000, with the 75-inch going for $1,200. Picture-wise, Hisense has loaded the U7G with as much image tech as possible, including exclusive ULED technologies, a suite of resolution-boosters that work with the set’s 4K panel to upscale colors, contrast, brightness, and motion. Quantum Dot-lighting is one of the staples of a Hisense TV and the U7G is no exception. Be prepared for bold colors like you’ve never seen before — at least for this price. One of the major considerations of any large-TV purchase is gaming, and rest assured, Hisense has got the gaming realm covered. Game Mode Pro is a built-in picture preset that channels the U7G’s high-speed HDMI inputs to deliver top-notch motion, less input lag, screen jitter, and other kinds of gaming-centric distortions. Simply put, your PS5 or Xbox experience can’t get much better. Add in Dolby Vision HDR and Atmos support, an intuitive Android TV smart interface for all your streaming needs, and Google Assistant, and it becomes clear why the 65-inch Hisense U7G is one of the top TVs you can buy right now. Why you should buy this: You won’t find darker darks or brighter brights without spending a lot more money. Who it’s for: Those who want to place their TV anywhere and still get top-notch picture quality. Why we picked the 55-inch Hisense H9G Quantum HDR TV: One of the keys to good picture quality, especially when watching HDR content, is brightness. If your TV can’t get bright enough, you won’t see as many colors, and it won’t produce sufficient contrast. In a darkened room, this is less of an issue, but if you want to watch TV in a room that gets lots of natural light or in a room that’s brightly lit most of the time, a bright TV is critical. That’s where the 55-inch Hisense H9G Quantum HDR TV shines (literally). It’s one of the brightest TVs we’ve ever tested — at any price — which is why it has earned a spot on this list as well as our best TVs list. That extra brightness (and impressive dark performance, too) really comes in handy when watching content in Dolby Vision or HDR10, which the H9G supports. It’s also key to enjoying good ol’ SDR movies and shows. Better yet, Hisense makes getting the most out of the H9G very easy: Instead of tweaking both SDR and HDR settings separately, you can adjust one, and the other will adapt to your preferences automatically. As our reviewer said, “Just sit, click, watch, and know you are getting the best picture performance.” The H9G uses the Google-created Android TV operating system, which means it has Google Assistant built-in (you can access it via the included voice remote) as well as Chromecast — perfect for shifting your favorite movies and TV shows from your phone or tablet to the big screen. The only thing you should be aware of before buying the Hisense H9G is that it’s not ideal if you want to be future-proofed for gaming.
