Best TVs for dirty screen effect

#1 LG C6
5.0

Uniformity testing found little to no dirty-screen effect during normal viewing, which helps sports and panning shots look clean.

Pros: resolution, contrast ratio

Cons: HDR10+ support, account requirements

#2 TCL QM8L
4.5

Dirty-screen effect was minimal in sports and test patterns, with only small variations that should not distract in normal viewing.

Pros: overall image accuracy, resolution

Cons: motion clarity, response time

#3 TCL QM7L
4.0

Dirty-screen artifacts are usually minor or invisible during normal content, but some panels show noticeable uneven areas during uniform-screen checks.

Pros: resolution, HDR format support

Cons: software updates, account requirements