We just graded every TV brand on price, performance and more — here’s how their report cards stack up

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This week, we handed out report cards to the biggest brands in the TV industry: Hisense, LG, Samsung, Sony, TCL and Vizio.The goal was simple: grade each TV-maker on pricing, design, features and performance. We also took a hard look at each of these brands' software.Now that these familiar names have received their respective report cards, it's time to meet them in the classroom for a conference about how they're doing this year. If you're shopping for the best TV in 2026, this ought to give you a pretty clear picture about how to spend your money.Pricing

(Image credit: Tom's Guide)Of the six names in the mix, Hisense, TCL and Vizio led the class in the all-important pricing category. If you’ve shopped for a TV lately, this probably won’t come as a surprise.Vizio has focused almost entirely on ultra-affordable TVs in recent years. While the rest of the big-name brands tinker with high-end, cutting-edge technologies like RGB LED and QD-OLED, Vizio is focused on more cost-effective hardware.When comparing similarly priced models, Hisense and TCL TVs offer a bit more bang for your buck when it comes to features.Meanwhile, the most-popular entry-level sets in Hisense and TCL’s primary lineups tend to be more affordable than those of LG, Samsung and Sony. In addition, it’s often the case that, when comparing similarly priced models, Hisense and TCL TVs offer a bit more bang for your buck when it comes to features.Winner: Tie (Hisense, TCL and Vizio)Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.Design