Best TVs for local dimming performance

#1 Amazon Ember QLED TV
5.0

Local dimming is one of the picture system’s strongest tools: turning it on noticeably improves contrast, accuracy, and dark-scene visibility. Reviewers repeatedly recommend using it rather than leaving it off...

Pros: local dimming performance, HDR format support

Cons: gradient handling, banding control

#2 LG G6
5.0

Per-pixel OLED dimming precisely separates stars and highlights from black backgrounds without blooming.

Pros: panel type, display technology

Cons: account requirements, DTS support

#3 TCL QM8L
4.6

The dense local-dimming system controls bright and dark zones with impressive precision. Its backlight management is among the strongest available outside much costlier flagship models.

Pros: overall image accuracy, resolution

Cons: motion clarity, response time

#4 TCL QM7L
4.2

Halo control and numerous dimming zones usually keep highlights tight and blacks deep. Dark rooms and off-axis seats can shift the result from excellent control to obvious fog and leakage.

Pros: resolution, HDR format support

Cons: software updates, account requirements