I test TVs for a living and these 4 models are my picks if you're looking for a new TV for the World Cup

Date:
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Description:
The World Cup is only a couple of months away, so there's no better time to upgrade your TV. I've picked four of the best models you can get right now, all for under $1,000.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from
us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was
successful An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter With the World Cup 2026 fast approaching, there's no better time to upgrade your TV, whether it's for a bigger screen, better picture quality or faster performance. Thankfully, you don't need to break
the bank to get a TV with all of this.

As TechRadar's TV reviewer, I've picked four models that I think will tick
all the boxes. Not only are my selections some of the best TVs on the market, but they're all under $1,000 for 65-inch and above right now. First up is the TCL QM6K 75-inch for $797.99 at Amazon , as part of the Amazon Spring Sale . The QM6K is a brilliant budget mini-LED, and easily one of the best value TVs around. Next up is the Hisense U75QG 75-inch available for $897.99 at Amazon
. An excellent mid-range mini-LED, this TV is perfect for sports and gaming, delivering strong brightness at this price. Dropping down in size but
stepping up in performance, the TCL QM8K 65-inch is available for $997.99 at Amazon . A powerhouse TV with staggering brightness and smooth performance, the QM8K is fantastic all-round. Rounding out the group is the LG B5 65-inch for $999 at Best Buy . While it may not have the brightness of the other TVs which is ideal for daytime sports it still supplies rich picture quality and excellent motion handling. TCL QM6K (Image credit: Future) The TCL QM6K is
the entry-level mini-LED in TCL 's 2025 TV lineup. But even if it's entry-level in price, its performance suggests of a more premium TV.

I've personally tested the TCL C6K (the UK equivalent to the QM6K), so I know what this range can do. It delivers brilliant colors, solid brightness and, with a bit of tweaking, good motion handling that will make it perfect for
all the games during the World Cup. Its halo control feature also limits blooming for a more balanced image and it even has good viewing angles something mini-LED can struggle with.

It's not just sports and movies where the QM6K shines, though. It has all the gaming features you could need too, with 4K 144Hz, Dolby Vision gaming and FreeSync Premium Pro all supported. TCL QM6K 75-inch 4K mini-LED TV (2025) : was $999.99 now $797.99 at Amazon A truly great, budget mini-LED TV, the TCL QM6K delivers vibrant picture quality along with solid gaming features for a price that won't break the bank. This deal knocks $200 off the 75-inch model, just in time to upgrade your screen for the World Cup. View Hisense U75QG (Image credit: Future) The Hisense U75QG 's key strength is its impressive brightness. With a measured peak HDR brightness of 3,372 nits and 887 nits fullscreen HDR brightness, the U75QG is a seriously vivid TV at this price. This is ideal when watching daytime sports, like soccer, as TV's with high brightness can limit the pesky reflections you're likely to experience if the sun is beaming in.

Aside from brightness, the U75Q also delivers strong contrast with minimal blooming, perfect for space movies such as Gravity . On top of that, this model delivers strong color accuracy right out of the box.

The U75Q is also a gaming powerhouse. Not only does it have four HDMI 2.1 ports that support 4K 165Hz, FreeSync Premium Pro and Dolby Vision gaming,
but it also boasts a 9.8ms input lag time for smooth performance: up there with the best gaming TVs . Hisense U75Q 75-inch 4K mini-LED TV (2025) : was $1,297.99 now $897.96 at Amazon The Hisense U75Q is an ultra-bright,
mid-range mini-LED that's great for sports, movies and gaming. It over-delivers, easily exceeding its budget-friendly price with its
performance and picture quality. This deal knocks $400 off the 75-inch model, the perfect size for watching the World Cup in bigger groups. View TCL QM8K (Image credit: Future) Described in its official review as 'TCL's best mini-LED TV yet,' the TCL QM8K is a seriously impressive TV. Not only does it deliver excellent picture quality and a near-full set of gaming features, but it's also very-well priced.

I've tested the TCL C8K (UK equivalent of the QM8K) and I was blown away by it. The picture quality of the 8-series is contrast-rich, with stunning color reproduction. Its high brightness is useful for daytime viewing and with an ultra-wide angle viewing feature, it's great for large groups too.

With 4K 144Hz, FreeSync Premium Pro, Dolby Vision gaming all supported, the QM8K is also an awesome option for gamers. TCL QM8k 65-inch 4K mini-LED TV (2025): was $1,499.99 now $997.99 at Amazon The TCL QM8K is an excellent mini-LED TV that serves as one of TCL's 2025 flagships. With high brightness, bold colors and strong contrast, it's excellent for movie and TV viewing. It also serves as a great TV for gaming. This isn't the cheapest the QM8K
65-inch has ever been (it's been $100 cheaper before), but it's still a great TV for the money. View LG B5 (Image credit: Future) The LG B5 is one of the best budget OLED TVs you can buy. While its brightness isn't as high as step-up OLEDs, the B5 still offers the detailed, gorgeous picture quality you'd expect from an OLED, with the performance to match.

The B5 was one of my favorite OLED TVs of 2025. I was impressed with its display, which serves up punchy, accurate colors, powerful contrast and razor-sharp performance. It's not as bright as the other mini-LEDs I've suggested, but its motion handling is smooth regardless of what's on screen, making it a fantastic option for the World Cup.

It also delivers a full suite of gaming features, including four HDMI 2.1 ports, 4K 120Hz, FreeSync and G-Sync, HGiG, Dolby Vision gaming and ALLM. As an added bonus, it has an ultra-low 9.1ms input lag time for smooth gaming.
LG B5 65-inch 4K OLED TV (2025) : was $1,299 now $999 at Best Buy One of the best budget OLED TVs around, the LG B5 ticks all of the right boxes. Its picture quality is excellent, its gaming features and performance are top-notch and it has a more modest price than a lot of OLEDs. This deal takes the 65-inch model down to $999, which is a top-class deal for an OLED of this size. View More of today's best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals Amazon Devices : Fire Sticks, Echo & tablets from $18 Apple : MacBooks, AirPods, AirTags & iPads from $17 Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99 Easter: gifts under $50 for all ages Headphones : 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199 Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99 Toys: 57% off Lego, Tonies & board games Vacuums : Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34



======================================================================
Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/televisions/i-test-tvs-for-a-living-and-these-4-mode ls-are-my-picks-if-youre-looking-for-a-new-tv-for-the-world-cup


--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 (Linux/64)
* Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100)