--- # === IDENTITY === id: consumer-electronics/tv/tvs-for-movies/2026 canonical_question: "What are the best TVs for movies and home cinema in 2026?" aliases: - "best TV for movies 2026" - "best home cinema TV 2026" - "best TV for watching films 2026" - "best TV for dark room movies 2026" - "best TV for Dolby Vision movies" - "home theater TV recommendations 2026" - "best OLED TV for cinema 2026" - "best TV for film enthusiasts 2026" entity_type: product_comparison domain: consumer_electronics > tv > tvs_for_movies region: global jurisdiction: global temporal_scope: 2025-2026 # === VERIFICATION === last_verified: 2026-07-27 confidence: 0.88 version: 1.2 first_published: 2026-03-31 # === TEMPORAL VALIDITY === temporal_validity: status: volatile last_breaking_change: "July 2026: the 65-inch LG B5 and Hisense U8QG lost their Amazon buy boxes as 2025 stock cleared — replaced here by the 2026 LG C6 ($1,799.99, down from a $2,699 list) and the 2026 Hisense U7SG ($999.99). 2025 flagships firmed up instead of falling: the LG G5 rose to $2,299.99, the Samsung S95F to $2,497.99 and the Sony BRAVIA 8 II to $2,998.00." next_review: 2026-08-26 change_sensitivity: high # === CONSTRAINTS === constraints: - "Dark room performance is the top priority for dedicated home cinema; OLED panels with perfect blacks and infinite contrast outperform Mini-LED in light-controlled rooms" - "Samsung TVs (S95F, S90F) do not support Dolby Vision — only HDR10+ — which may matter for UHD Blu-ray collectors, though most streaming services support both formats" - "OLED burn-in risk increases with static content (news tickers, game HUDs); for mixed-use rooms, consider Mini-LED alternatives or enable pixel-shift features" - "Prices listed are for 65-inch models at US street pricing as of July 2026; 2025 flagship stock is thinning and several 2025 models rose 8-21% between June and July 2026, while 2026 models (LG C6) fell about 33% from list — the usual end-of-year discount pattern has reversed" - "Some 2025 sets are now sold only by third-party Amazon sellers at inflated prices (the 65-inch Hisense U8QG lost its buy box and appears above $2,000); always check the seller before buying a prior-generation model" - "77-inch and larger OLED panels carry significant price premiums ($1,000-$2,000+) over 65-inch equivalents" # === SKIP CONDITIONS === skip_this_unit_if: - condition: "User primarily wants a TV for gaming with 120Hz+ and VRR" use_instead: "consumer-electronics/tv/gaming-tvs/2026" - condition: "User needs a TV for a bright, sunlit living room rather than a dark home theater" use_instead: "consumer-electronics/tv/tvs-for-bright-rooms/2026" # === AGENT HINTS === inputs_needed: - key: budget question: "What is your budget?" type: choice options: ["under $1,000", "$1,000-$1,500", "$1,500-$3,000", "$3,000+"] - key: room_lighting question: "What is the lighting in your viewing room?" type: choice options: ["dedicated dark room", "light-controlled room", "mixed lighting"] - key: screen_size question: "What screen size do you need?" type: choice options: ["55 inch", "65 inch", "75-77 inch", "83-85 inch or larger"] - key: dolby_vision question: "Is Dolby Vision support important to you?" type: choice options: ["essential", "nice to have", "not important"] # === DISTRIBUTION === canonical_source: "https://knowledgelib.io/consumer-electronics/tv/tvs-for-movies/2026" suggested_citation: "Source: knowledgelib.io — AI Knowledge Library (verified 2026-07-27)" # === BUY LINKS === buy_links: - 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slug: "hisense-u7sg-65" product_name: "Hisense 65\" U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K UHD Best Premium Gaming Smart Google TV (65U7SG, 2026 NEW) - Hi-QLED, Native 165Hz, VRR 330, HDR10+, Dolby Vision IQ, Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Anti-Reflection, 2.1.2 Ch" asin: "B0GR9BLPJ8" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR9BLPJ8?tag=knowledgelib-20" - slug: "tcl-qm7k-65-tvs-for-movies" product_name: "TCL 65 Inch Class QM7K Series Mini LED QLED 4K HDR (65QM7K, 2025 Model) 120HZ-144HZ Anti Reflective Screen Smart Google TV Dolby Atmos Onkyo Audio" asin: "B0DVX8WJ7S" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVX8WJ7S?tag=knowledgelib-20" # === RELATED UNITS === related_kos: related_to: - id: "consumer-electronics/tv/oled-tvs/2026" label: "Best OLED TVs (2026)" - id: "consumer-electronics/tv/tvs-for-dark-rooms/2026" label: "Best TVs for Dark Rooms (2026)" - id: "consumer-electronics/tv/4k-tvs-under-1000/2026" label: "Best 4K TVs Under $1,000 (2026)" - id: "consumer-electronics/tv/75-inch-tvs-under-1500/2026" label: "Best 75-Inch TVs Under $1,500 (2026)" alternative_to: - id: "consumer-electronics/tv/tvs-for-bright-rooms/2026" label: "Best TVs for Bright Rooms (2026)" - id: "consumer-electronics/tv/gaming-tvs/2026" label: "Best Gaming TVs (2026)" often_confused_with: - id: "consumer-electronics/tv/tv-for-dolby-vision/2026" label: "Best TVs for Dolby Vision (2026)" - id: "consumer-electronics/tv/budget-tvs-under-500/2026" label: "Best Budget TVs Under $500 (2026)" depends_on: [] solves: [] # === SOURCES === sources: - id: src1 title: "The 5 Best TVs For Watching Movies of 2026" author: RTINGS url: https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/best/by-usage/movies type: product_testing published: 2026-05-10 reliability: high - id: src2 title: "Best TVs for Home Cinema in 2026" author: AVForums url: https://www.avforums.com/articles/best-tvs-for-home-cinema-in-year.22719/ type: product_testing published: 2026-03-01 reliability: high - id: src3 title: "Best OLED TVs in 2026 tested" author: Tom's Guide url: https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/oled-tvs/best-oled-tvs type: product_testing published: 2026-03-20 reliability: high - id: src4 title: "Best OLED TV 2026: 5 top sets for serious movie fans, fully reviewed" author: What Hi-Fi? url: https://www.whathifi.com/best-buys/tvs/best-oled-tvs type: product_testing published: 2026-04-30 reliability: high - id: src5 title: "Best TV 2026: flagship OLEDs and budget Mini LED sets" author: What Hi-Fi? url: https://www.whathifi.com/best-buys/best-tv type: product_testing published: 2026-03-22 reliability: high - id: src6 title: "Samsung S95F vs LG G5 OLED: Which TV Is Better?" author: RTINGS url: https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare/samsung-s95f-oled-vs-lg-g5-oled/88596/88601 type: product_testing published: 2026-01-15 reliability: high - id: src7 title: "Best TVs of 2026 tested: top OLEDs, Mini-LEDs and QLEDs for every budget" author: Tom's Guide url: https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-tvs,review-2224.html type: product_testing published: 2026-03-25 reliability: high - id: src8 title: "LG C6 OLED review: The best OLED TV you shouldn't buy (yet)" author: Tom's Guide url: https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/oled-tvs/lg-c6-oled-review type: product_testing published: 2026-04-02 reliability: high - id: src9 title: "Hisense U7SG Review (55U7SG, 65U7SG, 75U7SG, 85U7SG, 100U7SG)" author: RTINGS url: https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/hisense/u7sg type: product_testing published: 2026-06-10 reliability: high --- # Best TVs for Movies and Home Cinema (2026) ## What are the best TVs for movies and home cinema in 2026? ## TL;DR **Top pick: Samsung S95F ($2,497.99)** — QD-OLED with matte anti-glare coating leads RTINGS' movie rankings. [src1, src6] **Best value: LG C5 OLED ($1,399.00)** — Tom's Guide TV of the Year with Dolby Vision, still the price-performance winner. [src3, src5] **Best budget: TCL QM7K ($797.99)** — Mini-LED with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for casual movie nights. [src5, src7] ## Summary OLED technology remains the gold standard for dedicated home cinema viewing in 2026, thanks to per-pixel dimming that delivers perfect blacks and infinite contrast ratios — the two most critical specifications for watching movies in a dark room. The Samsung S95F QD-OLED leads RTINGS' movie rankings with its combination of exceptional contrast, wide color gamut, and an advanced matte coating that eliminates glare for viewers with ambient light sources. [src1, src6] For pure cinematic accuracy, the Sony BRAVIA 8 II stands out with its XR Cognitive Processor, which delivers natural color grading and motion handling tuned to match director intent. [src3, src4] LG dominates the value-to-performance ratio with its OLED lineup. The 2025 LG G5 hits 2,300 nits peak brightness — a record for OLED — making HDR highlights competitive with high-end Mini-LED panels, while the LG C5 has been named TV of the Year by Tom's Guide for delivering flagship-level picture quality at a mid-range price point. [src3, src5] The 2026 LG C6 has now collapsed from its $2,699 list to $1,799.99, putting the newest generation — Alpha 11 AI Gen 3 processing, webOS 26, 165Hz gaming and 1,355 nits of measured HDR brightness — within roughly $400 of the C5. [src8] For buyers on a tighter budget, Mini-LED TVs like the 2026 Hisense U7SG (up to 3,000 nits, 960 local dimming zones, $999.99) provide strong dark-room performance at a fraction of the cost of premium OLEDs. [src7, src9] The market has also inverted the usual pricing pattern this summer. Instead of falling, 2025 flagships firmed up as inventory thinned: the LG G5 rose to $2,299.99, the Samsung S95F to $2,497.99 and the Sony BRAVIA 8 II to $2,998.00 between June and July 2026, while two prior picks — the 65-inch LG B5 and Hisense U8QG — lost their Amazon buy boxes entirely. Buying a 2026 model is now frequently cheaper than chasing last year's clearance. [src1, src7, src8] The biggest consideration for movie enthusiasts in 2026 remains the Dolby Vision divide: Samsung's entire lineup supports only HDR10+, while LG, Sony, Hisense, and TCL all support Dolby Vision. Since most UHD Blu-rays and streaming platforms offer Dolby Vision as the premium HDR format, this is a meaningful factor for home theater purists. [src1, src4] ## Top 9 Models Compared | Model | Price | Panel | Contrast | Peak Brightness | Dolby Vision | Best For | Buy | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sony BRAVIA 8 II | $2,998.00 | QD-OLED | Infinite | ~1,600 nits | Yes | Best color accuracy | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/sony-bravia-8-ii-65) | | Samsung S95F | $2,497.99 | QD-OLED | Infinite | ~2,000 nits | No (HDR10+) | Best overall movie picture | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/samsung-s95f-65) | | LG G5 | $2,299.99 | Tandem OLED | Infinite | ~2,300 nits | Yes | Brightest OLED for HDR | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/lg-g5-oled-65-tvs-for-movies) | | LG C6 | $1,799.99 | OLED evo (2026) | Infinite | ~1,355 nits | Yes | Newest-generation OLED | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/lg-c6-oled-65) | | LG C5 | $1,399.00 | OLED evo | Infinite | ~1,180 nits | Yes | Best value OLED | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/lg-c5-oled-65-tvs-for-movies) | | TCL QM8K | $1,297.99 | Mini-LED | 20,000:1 | ~3,500 nits | Yes | Large screen value | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/tcl-qm8k-65) | | Samsung S90F | $1,197.99 | QD-OLED | Infinite | ~1,400 nits | No (HDR10+) | Cheapest 65-inch OLED | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/samsung-s90f-65) | | Hisense U7SG | $999.99 | Mini-LED | 960 zones | ~3,000 nits | Yes | Best Mini-LED for movies | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/hisense-u7sg-65) | | TCL QM7K | $797.99 | Mini-LED | 15,000:1 | ~2,500 nits | Yes | Best budget movie TV | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/tcl-qm7k-65-tvs-for-movies) | ## Best for Each Use Case ### Best Overall: Samsung S95F ($2,497.99) — [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/samsung-s95f-65) The Samsung S95F takes the top spot for movie watching thanks to its QD-OLED panel with infinite contrast, wide color gamut covering nearly 100% of DCI-P3, and a matte anti-glare coating that aggressively reduces reflections without degrading picture quality. RTINGS ranks it as their best movie TV for its combination of deep blacks, accurate colors, and excellent HDR tone mapping. The One Connect box keeps cable management clean for dedicated home theater setups. Note that it has risen roughly $200 since June as 2025 flagship stock thinned. [src1, src6] ### Best Value OLED: LG C5 ($1,399.00) — [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/lg-c5-oled-65-tvs-for-movies) Tom's Guide named the LG C5 their TV of the Year, calling it the best blend of performance, features, and value in the OLED market. It supports Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Atmos passthrough, and Filmmaker Mode for accurate movie playback. Its price has held steady at $1,399.00 through the summer while the sets above it climbed, keeping it the sweet spot for home cinema on a budget. [src3, src5] ### Best for Color Accuracy: Sony BRAVIA 8 II ($2,998.00) — [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/sony-bravia-8-ii-65) Film purists gravitate toward Sony for its XR Cognitive Processor, which delivers the most natural, film-like image processing of any TV on the market. The BRAVIA 8 II uses the same QD-OLED panel as Samsung but applies Sony's signature color grading that emphasizes tonal accuracy over peak brightness. It supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and IMAX Enhanced, and its Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode is co-developed with Netflix's post-production team. It is the priciest OLED here — you pay a premium specifically for Sony's processing and color science, and it has climbed another $200 as supply tightened. [src3, src4] ### Best Premium OLED: LG G5 ($2,299.99) — [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/lg-g5-oled-65-tvs-for-movies) The LG G5 uses a tandem OLED architecture that stacks two emitting layers to achieve 2,300 nits peak brightness — the highest ever measured on an OLED TV. This makes HDR highlights visibly more impactful in movies with specular highlights (explosions, sunlight, neon). Its gallery-style flush-mount design is ideal for dedicated home theaters. At $2,299.99 it still undercuts both the Samsung S95F and the Sony BRAVIA 8 II, but 2025 inventory is nearly exhausted — Amazon stock has fallen to single units and the price has risen from ~$1,900 in June, so treat this as a closing window rather than a deal that will improve. [src4, src6] ### Best Current-Generation OLED: LG C6 ($1,799.99) — [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/lg-c6-oled-65) The 2026 C6 has fallen from a $2,699 list price to $1,799.99, which changes the calculus against the C5. It adds the Alpha 11 AI Gen 3 processor, webOS 26, 165Hz refresh (up from 144Hz) and 1,355 nits of measured HDR brightness versus the C5's 1,180 — with more natural color and better tone mapping in bright HDR scenes. One caveat for buyers reading the marketing: only the 77 and 83-inch C6H models get LG's new Primary RGB Tandem panel; the 65-inch uses conventional W-OLED evo. For a movie room, the practical wins are the brightness bump and several extra years of software support. [src8] ### Best Budget OLED: Samsung S90F ($1,197.99) — [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/samsung-s90f-65) With the LG B5 gone from Amazon, the S90F has become the cheapest way into a 65-inch OLED, dropping about 14% since June to $1,197.99. It delivers the same QD-OLED perfect blacks and wide color volume as the S95F without the matte coating, the One Connect box, or the top-tier brightness. The catch is the Samsung constraint: HDR10+ only, no Dolby Vision — so if your library is UHD Blu-ray or Dolby Vision streaming, spend the extra $200 on the LG C5 instead. [src1, src5] ### Best Mini-LED for Movies: Hisense U7SG ($999.99) — [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/hisense-u7sg-65) The 2026 U7SG replaces the outgoing U8QG in the sub-$1,000 slot, and it is a genuine home-cinema value: 960 local dimming zones, up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness, an anti-reflection coating, Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Atmos and IMAX Enhanced. In a dark room its local dimming does not reach OLED black levels — with 960 zones you will see some blooming around subtitles and starfields — but it delivers HDR highlight impact no OLED at this price can match, and it is currently 33% below its $1,499.99 list. [src7, src9] ### Best Budget Movie TV: TCL QM7K ($797.99) — [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/tcl-qm7k-65-tvs-for-movies) The TCL QM7K delivers Mini-LED backlighting, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos at a price point that makes dedicated home cinema accessible to almost any budget. Its anti-reflective screen coating helps in mixed-lighting rooms, and the 144Hz panel ensures smooth motion during fast-paced action sequences. At $797.99 for a 65-inch model, it offers remarkable value for casual movie watchers. [src5, src7] ## Head-to-Head Comparisons ### Samsung S95F vs LG G5 Both are flagship QD/Tandem OLEDs sitting at the top of every reviewer's chart, and they are now within $200 of each other ($2,497.99 vs $2,299.99). The Samsung S95F delivers slightly punchier processing plus a matte anti-glare coating that destroys reflections, while the LG G5 hits 2,300 nits — the brightest OLED ever measured — and supports Dolby Vision. [src1, src6] **Pick the S95F if:** you watch movies in a room with windows or lamps and want zero reflections, and your streaming library is mostly HDR10+ or HDR10. **Pick the G5 if:** Dolby Vision content is a priority (UHD Blu-rays, Netflix premium tier), or you want maximum HDR specular highlight impact — but order soon, because 2025 stock is nearly gone. ### LG C5 vs Sony BRAVIA 8 II Both use Dolby Vision-capable OLED panels, but they sit at opposite ends of the price ladder — the C5 at $1,399.00 versus the BRAVIA 8 II at $2,998.00 (Sony commands the highest premium of any OLED here). The LG C5 has higher peak brightness and slightly deeper blacks in dark rooms, while Sony's XR Cognitive Processor delivers more film-accurate color grading. [src3, src6] **Pick the LG C5 if:** you want the best value Dolby Vision OLED — Tom's Guide TV of the Year — at less than half the Sony's price. **Pick the Sony BRAVIA 8 II if:** color accuracy and natural film-like processing matter more than value, and you are willing to pay a steep premium for Sony's color science. ### LG C5 vs LG C6 The defining 2026 question for movie buyers: last year's value champion at $1,399.00 against the current generation at $1,799.99. The C6 adds Alpha 11 AI Gen 3 processing, webOS 26, 165Hz refresh and 1,355 nits versus the C5's 1,180 — a real but incremental picture upgrade for roughly $400. [src8] **Pick the LG C5 if:** you want the most picture quality per dollar for a dark room, where the brightness gap matters least. **Pick the LG C6 if:** you want the brighter panel for HDR highlights, the newest processing, and the longer software-support runway — the gap has narrowed enough that the newer set is now defensible. ### Samsung S95F vs Samsung S90F Both are 2025 QD-OLEDs from Samsung, both lack Dolby Vision. The S95F adds the One Connect box, the OLED Glare-Free 2.0 matte coating, and higher peak brightness (~2,000 vs ~1,400 nits). With the S90F down to $1,197.99 and the S95F up to $2,497.99, the gap has widened to roughly $1,300. [src1, src5] **Pick the S95F if:** budget is not the constraint, you want the cleanest cable management for a wall mount, and your room has any ambient light. **Pick the S90F if:** you want QD-OLED black levels in a dark room at the lowest OLED price on this list and can live without the matte coating. ### TCL QM7K vs Hisense U7SG Both are sub-$1,000 Mini-LED options with Dolby Vision. The U7SG adds several hundred more dimming zones, a higher rated peak brightness (up to 3,000 vs ~2,500 nits), an anti-reflection panel and a native 165Hz refresh; the QM7K saves $200. [src5, src9] **Pick the TCL QM7K if:** budget is the hard constraint at around $800 and you want a competent Mini-LED movie TV with Dolby Vision. **Pick the Hisense U7SG if:** you can stretch to $999.99 — the brightness and zone-count upgrade is the biggest single picture-quality step in the budget tier. ## Decision Logic ### If budget < $1,000 --> The TCL QM7K ($797.99) offers the best movie experience at this price point with Mini-LED backlighting, Dolby Vision, and respectable contrast. For $200 more, the Hisense U7SG ($999.99) delivers dramatically better HDR performance with up to 3,000 nits brightness and 960 dimming zones. [src5, src7, src9] ### If room is a dedicated dark home theater --> Prioritize OLED over Mini-LED because perfect per-pixel black levels and infinite contrast matter most in darkness. The Samsung S95F or LG C5 are the top choices. Samsung's matte coating is less important in a dark room, making the Dolby Vision-capable LG C5 the smarter pick for movie purists. [src1, src4] ### If room has mixed or ambient lighting --> The Samsung S95F's matte anti-glare coating and the Hisense U7SG's anti-reflection panel with up to 3,000 nits both handle ambient light well. If Dolby Vision matters, choose the Hisense. If peak picture quality matters more, choose the Samsung. [src1, src6, src9] ### If Dolby Vision is essential --> Eliminate all Samsung models (S95F, S90F) — they only support HDR10+. The LG C5 offers the best value among Dolby Vision OLEDs, the LG C6 the newest processing, while the Sony BRAVIA 8 II provides the best Dolby Vision processing. [src3, src4, src8] ### If you want the newest generation and longest support runway --> The LG C6 ($1,799.99) is the only current-generation OLED here that has already discounted hard — 33% below its $2,699 list. It is the safer buy than a 2025 flagship whose stock is nearly exhausted and whose price is now rising. [src8] ### If screen size > 75 inches is required --> The LG C5 is available up to 83 inches in OLED. For even larger sizes at reasonable prices, the TCL QM8K and Hisense U7SG offer 75-inch and larger Mini-LED options (the U7SG runs to 100 inches) that deliver excellent movie performance. [src5, src7, src9] ### Default recommendation --> The LG C5 OLED (65") at $1,399.00 is the safest pick for unknown requirements. It delivers perfect blacks, supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, includes Filmmaker Mode, and has been validated by every major review outlet as the best all-around movie TV for most people. [src3, src5] ## Key Market Trends (2026) - **Tandem OLED reaches mainstream**: LG's dual-layer OLED architecture (G5) proved that OLEDs can match Mini-LED brightness while maintaining perfect blacks, pushing the technology forward. Its 2026 successor extends the approach, though on the C6 the new Primary RGB Tandem panel is reserved for the 77 and 83-inch C6H models — the 42 to 65-inch C6 sticks with conventional W-OLED evo. [src4, src8] - **Mini-LED local dimming zone counts skyrocket**: flagship Mini-LEDs now ship with thousands of dimming zones, making blooming artifacts far less visible and narrowing the gap with OLED in dark-room performance. The mid-tier is where the compromise still shows: the $999.99 Hisense U7SG carries 960 zones, enough for excellent HDR punch but not for OLED-grade subtitle handling. [src1, src7, src9] - **Dolby Vision remains the premium HDR standard**: Despite Samsung's continued HDR10+ exclusivity, Dolby Vision remains the dominant premium HDR format across streaming services (Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+) and UHD Blu-ray releases. [src3, src4] - **The discount pattern inverted in mid-2026**: instead of 2025 flagships getting cheaper, thinning inventory pushed them up between June and July — the LG G5 from ~$1,900 to $2,299.99, the Samsung S95F from ~$2,300 to $2,497.99 and the Sony BRAVIA 8 II from ~$2,798 to $2,998.00 — while the 2026 LG C6 fell 33% from its $2,699 list to $1,799.99. Two prior 65-inch picks (LG B5, Hisense U8QG) disappeared from Amazon's buy box entirely. For most buyers the current-generation set is now the better value. [src7, src8] ## Important Caveats - All prices are US street prices for 65-inch models as of July 2026; UK, EU, and AU pricing differs significantly and does not convert at exchange rates - 2025 model stock is thinning fast: some prior-generation sets are now offered only by third-party sellers at inflated prices (the 65-inch Hisense U8QG lost its Amazon buy box and lists above $2,000), so always check the seller and price history before buying last year's model - OLED burn-in risk exists with static content but is minimal for typical movie watching; all current OLEDs include pixel-shift and panel refresh mitigations - Samsung's lack of Dolby Vision is partially offset by HDR10+ Adaptive support, and most content looks excellent in either format - Peak brightness figures are measured in small HDR highlight windows; sustained full-screen brightness is 30-60% lower on all panels. 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