Best TVs for gradient handling

#1 LG C6
5.0

Color transitions are notably smoother than on the C5, with posterization mostly confined to extreme torture-test scenes.

Pros: resolution, contrast ratio

Cons: HDR10+ support, account requirements

#2 TCL QM7L
5.0

Transitions from dark to bright look smooth and clean, without obvious stepping.

Pros: resolution, HDR format support

Cons: software updates, account requirements

#3 TCL QM8L
5.0

Color transitions remain smooth in difficult scenes, avoiding the stepped or blocky look that often appears on lesser displays.

Pros: overall image accuracy, resolution

Cons: motion clarity, response time