Best 4K Android TVs 2024

Getting the 4K TV for your home involves many factors ranging from size, panel type, and software features. Like the best Android TVs, the best 4K Android TVs inject a bit of familiarity into the mix with the Google TV interface making it easy to get your favorite streaming apps, especially if you’ve already used Google TV. 

You can buy a really cheap 4K TV and pair it with an Android TV box, but you might not like what you see. Not all televisions are created equal and finding the right features combined with the right price, and most importantly, the right picture quality can be difficult.

The Sony A80K OLED is our favorite 4K Android TV thanks to the clarity of its OLED panel, Sony’s lovely industrial design, and Sony’s color tech. If you’re looking for something cheaper, there are a lot of options available and you may not need to give up as much as you think to save some money.

These are the best 4K TVs for your home

At a glance

Best overall

Sony does special things with OLED panels, and the A80K Bravia is an example of that. There are 55, 65, and 77-inch panels available, and Sony’s Bravia XR processor offers plenty of ways to calibrate and improve the screen’s output. With Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced, and even a Netflix calibration mode, this is a gorgeous display that can adapt to almost anything you want to watch and make it look great.

Thin bezels and an adjustable stand make this fit right into your decor. Bright or dark rooms don’t matter, either, courtesy of advanced contrast boosting that brightens and darkens pixels at the right moments. The HDR effect is truly vibrant, and you can make various adjustments to the device or app you want to use. It’s also perfect for your PS5 with auto low-latency mode (ALLM) and variable refresh rate (VRR) on two of the HDMI ports. You’ll be able to play your favorite titles in 4K at 120fps in all their crispy glory.

Navigating Google TV is a breeze, too, where fluidity is important. GoogleTV also means you get the Google Assistant included, and even Alexa and AirPlay2 support. For audio, Sony has opted for a five-speaker setup with two subwoofers so you don’t need to run out and get a soundbar right away. If you do though, you’ll find that a Sony model can work with your TV speakers for an even wider sound stage. Finally, you have Dolby Atmos support, which can put you on a whole new audio level should you hook up a soundbar or system to it.

Best for gaming

OLED is all the rage for a reason thanks to its incredible contrast thanks to the pixels being lit individually. Mini-LED TVs like the Hisense U8 series by contrast achieve a comparable look with hundreds of dimming zones. That is, its panel is divided into hundreds of blocks that can dim when the scene is dark or get brighter than normal with up to 1500nits of peak brightness. That’s a lot more than a standard TV backlight. The 55-inch model has 672 dimming zones while the 65-inch and 75-inch models take that up to 1056 and 1296 zones. Working with Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG HDR formats, this TV looks great with just about any content.

ALLM and VRR are supported on two of the HDMI ports with up to 120Hz refresh rate. That helps make this TV a strong pick for gamers since consoles like the PS5 can automatically switch to its gaming mode reducing the time between button presses and onscreen action. This all works for Xbox and PC gamers as well so if you were on the fence between a gaming monitor and a TV, this does the job of both as long as you’re fine with the size.

Ignoring all of the gaming stuff, this is a great TV for cord-cutters with fast Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity so you can virtually eliminate buffering if you’ve got one of the best Wi-Fi 6E routers. Hisense has even bumped audio quality up with a 50W five-speaker setup with simulated surround sound. With a stereo pair, a surround pair, and a subwoofer, audio should remain crisp and clear, even as you turn the volume up.

Best picture

At first, OLED may seem like the obvious pick for those looking for a vibrant TV with plenty of contrast but there are a few things LCDs still do better. For example, the Sony Bravia X90L gets very bright. This LCD panel gets brighter than most OLED TVs and will look better in a bright room with windows. While the actual number of zones is a fraction of OLED and other mini-LED options, Sony’s color tech gives the X90L a great picture.

You can get this TV in multiple sizes with the smallest being 55 inches, so it’s not a great pick for a small room like a bedroom. You can also get it at 65, 75, 85, and 98 inches. HDR support is strong with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG supported. ALLM and VRR are supported for gaming on two of the HDMI ports and a 120Hz refresh rate helps keep the feeling of action high in-game. Sony notes that this is a great fit for the PS5 and indeed it is but you could use any modern game console or PC with this TV for great results.

Sony has packed in a decent set of speakers with four in total adding up to 30W. If you want a little more volume, or surround separation, you can pair it with a soundbar. And if it’s a Sony soundbar, the TV speakers can work in tandem with it.

Best value

The S4 series is on the lower end of TVs from TCL, but it still has a lot of features that make it worth considering. For one thing, this TV has a 4K display that looks crisp and clear, especially on the smaller sizes. HDR support is included with HLG, HDR10, and Dolby Vision so you can get the highest quality image whether you’re watching from a 4K Blu-ray or streaming. This TV is also versatile thanks to being available in sizes as small as 43 inches.

On the back, you get three HDMI ports, one of which supports ARC for soundbars, and an AV port. Naturally, Wi-Fi 5 is supported as well as Ethernet so you can start streaming as soon as you get the TV connected. If you want to connect your PS5, Xbox Series, or PC, the TV will automatically switch to game mode to minimize input lag with a feature called ALLM.

When it comes to audio, this TV isn’t going to blow your socks off with its pair of 10W speakers. If you’re looking for a cinematic experience, a soundbar or speaker system is a must with this TV.

Best value gaming

Gaming TVs need to be a jack of all trades with solid image processing to make streaming content and TV look great, while supporting low-latency input when you’re ready to start gaming. This TV supports auto low latency mode (ALLM) to automatically switch to gaming mode when you start up a game, but also supports FreeSync. FreeSync, also referred to as variable refresh rate (VRR) matches the TV’s refresh rate with your game’s frame rate to prevent stutter if your frame rate falls below 60.

Besides gaming, you get a solid 4K panel with HDR support for HLG, HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. You get three HDMI ports, one with ARC, to connect your cable box, console, or soundbar. The audio on this TV is nothing special with two 10W speakers, so if you’re gearing up for movie or game night, a headset or soundbar will go a long way.

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Get the right size and the right tech

The best Android TVs have gone through their share of hiccups since they originally launched, but the maturation process only makes smart TV interfaces more competitive. Sure, you can buy a great Google TV box, but having the OS included with the TV can make the experience more seamless while freeing up an HDMI port for something else.

Some do it better than others, and while this is an impressive group to choose from, the Sony A80K Bravia OLED TV strikes the best balance of quality, performance, and versatility. Two of the HDMI ports are great for gaming with VRR support up to 120Hz and ALLM mode. It won’t come cheap, but you get something you will be satisfied with for years to come. Plus, Sony has a record of providing quality firmware updates. You get what you pay for, and that’s no exception with a really good 4K TV.