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Mini LED TVs pack sharper contrast into affordable panels. Consumer Reports tested six models to identify the best picks

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Mini LED backlighting is changing how television screens handle contrast, brightness and color across every price range. Manufacturers now build the technology into everything from budget sets to flagship models, making picture quality harder to judge by price alone.

Consumer Reports tested six mini LED TVs across major brands to see how their picture quality, HDR performance and sound held up in its labs, so shoppers can find a set worth the investment.