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Vizio PX75-G1 P-Series Quantum X LCD Ultra HDTV: $2,200

The PX75-G1 fills its huge 75-inch screen with 4K images of exceptional quality and is ready to accommodate movies in four high dynamic range (HDR) formats: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma). Though not a fan of the Vizio’s remote control, veteran TV reviewer Tom Norton gushed over the set’s impeccable HDR performance while watching Oblivion: “Lightning strikes looked frighteningly real and a nighttime nuclear explosion seen from a distance revealed more detail than I've ever noticed in the dozens of times I've watched this movie on other sets.”

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Handles all HDR formats, including HDR10+
Exceptional performance
Affordable price
Minus
Limited off-center viewing
Poor remote control
Slow and cluttered Smart TV menu

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TCL 75Q825 8-Series Roku LCD Ultra HDTV: $2,600 (on bestbuy.com; original price: $3,000)

Low prices — not high technology — is likely the first thing that comes to mind when you see or hear the letters TCL. But the Chinese company, which claims to be the fastest growing TV brand in America, stepped up its game last year with the 8-Series, which is built around the popular Roku streaming platform and brings full-array mini-LED backlighting with local dimming and Dolby Vision high-dynamic range (HDR) into the fold. Resident video guru Tom Norton was so impressed with the 75-inch 75Q825 — one of our 2019 Top Pick of the Year finalists in 4K TV — that he gave it 4.5- and 5-star ratings across the board: “In general, images looked as good as I’ve seen them on the best sets, with a bit more punch in highlights.” The TV is now available for $2,600 on bestbuy.com, $400 off its $3,000 list price.

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Super-punchy HDR performance
Class-leading local dimming
App-based picture calibration
Minus
Typical limited off-center viewing window
No VRR or FreeSync for gaming

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Samsung QN65Q90R LCD Ultra HDTV: $2,600 (original price: $3,500)

OLED is the TV technology to beat. Or is it? In the case of the 65-inch QN65Q90R, one of our 2019 Top Pick finalists in 4K Ultra HDTV — Samsung worked hard to address LCD shortcomings, employing quantum-dot-based full-array backlighting with more than 400 local dimming zones and high-dynamic range (HDR) to deliver a picture that can go head to head with OLED. In a direct comparison with Sony’s outstanding XBR-65A9G 4K OLED TV, resident video expert Tom Norton said Sony edged out Samsung “by a nose,” leading him to characterize the Q90R as “superb.” If you’re in the market for a high-end Ultra HDTV, make sure the QR90 is on your list. Its price has been reduced to $2,600 on samsung.com and bestbuy.com.

AT A GLANCE
Plus
High brightness
Good off-center picture uniformity
Vivid HDR
Minus
No Dolby Vision support
Remote control ergonomics

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