Best Mini LED TV 2023

With the best Mini LED TV you can make the most of the latest technology for the small (or sometimes not so small) screen.

Mini-LED TVs only came onto the scene in 2021. As the name suggests the diodes (the things that are emitting the light), are much smaller than in traditional LED displays. This gives the screen far more ability for local dimming, as the backlighting for a region can be far more precisely turned off. This creates much deeper blacks and also largely avoids blooming.

The technology came at a convenient time. We are demanding more and more from our TVs. This is, in part, because we have started using them for more and more things. Some want a huge 65-inch screen to create a cinema like experience in their home, while others need the best TV for showing sport, or for gaming.

If you want to get really precise, there is now enough TV variation to get a TV that is specifically great for PS5.

The good news is that Mini-LED technology actually helps with all of these demands. This is because it doesn’t limit a TV, allowing all the different ones on our list to have their own strengths, while all benefitting from the Mini-LED technology. This means you can get a stunning 4K Mini-LED screen like the Samsung Neo QLED QN95B, or a huge 75-inch behemoth such as the LG 75″ QNED and get the exact same Mini-LED benefits or high brightness and supreme colour and picture quality.

While we will be focussing on TVs here, monitors can also benefit from this technology. You can check out the down low on mini-LED monitors here.

Best Mini LED TV

• Samsung Neo QLED QN95B at Samsung
• TCL 6-Series/ R646 at Best Buy
• LG 75″ QNED Mini-LED at Best Buy
• Samsung QN90B QLED at Samsung
• Sony BRAVIA XR X90K at Amazon

Best overall mini-LED TV – Samsung Neo QLED QN95B

The Samsung Neo QLED QN95B is a great showcase of what Mini-LED technology is capable of. This is mostly thanks to its stunning image quality. The mixing of 4k image processing, SDR, HDR with the local dimming technology of the Mini-LED screens leads to some of the most gorgeous images you can expect to see on a TV. For this reason, it’s our top pick for the best Mini-LED TV.

It matches this beauty with its exterior. Its ultra-thin, stylish and virtually bezel less on 3 sides. This mean you look at the image rather than the screen housing it. Part of how it achieves this is through sneaking the speakers into the sides panels, speakers which are excellent quality. It’s also got HDMI 2.1 inputs, allowing for 4K at 120fps from your Xbox Series X.

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There are some downsides however, the most obvious being the high price. This is almost inevitable with Mini-LED at the moment currently, as the technology is so cutting edge. Beyond that, sometimes the built-in automatic image treatment is a bit too much, though this can be adjusted in the settings.

Best budget friendly mini-LED TV – TCL 6-Series/R646

The TCL R646 brings mini-LED technology down to a more reasonable price, without making any major sacrifices. As you’d expect for a more budget friendly option, it is a modest but significant 55-inches. It’s great to see it still includes HDMI 2.1 ports, and VRR support though.

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It puts its Mini-LED technology to good use too, with a large colour gamut complimented by the high brightness the technology is able to produce. This means the TCL R646 outputs vivid colours and images. It is worth noting that it is inferior in local dimming that the more expensive options on this list, meaning you are not reaping the full capabilities of Mini-LED. However, it is still far superior to traditional LED screens, as well as being brighter, and cheaper, than OLED equivalents.

The metal feet for standing are sturdy enough to minimise wobble and the border is not too thick at 0.35 inches. However, because of the foot design, you won’t be able to place it directly against your wall.

Best LG mini-LED TV – LG 75″ QNED

Measuring in at a whopping 75-inches, the LG QNED really makes use of the engaging brightness and image quality that Mini-LED screens are capable of. It’s bright enough to not feel the effects of even pretty significant glare, and adds to this with the ability to replicate true colours at wide angles.

It’s also geared towards gaming, as well as movies and tv shows. It supports 120Hz through its HMDI 2.1 ports, and comes with a ALLM mode, which stands for auto low latency mode. This essentially minimises lag and makes the game play smoother. It matches these premium features with a premium build quality of solid metal.

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Our main issues are the high price, though that is inevitable with this size and quality of screen, and the speakers could have been higher quality.

Best mini-LED TV for gaming – Samsung QN90B QLED

Our second Samsung on the list, the QN90B QLED, is slightly different from other Mini-LED screens and these difference feed well into gaming capabilities. This includes support for G-Sync and Freesync as well as the VRR we saw with the R646.

These are features designed for gaming specific visual technologies like monitors and TVs. They work together to minimise screen tearing and make the experience of playing even the most fast paced games smooth.

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For a long time, OLED screens have been held up as superior for gaming, but this gives them a run for their money. This is thanks in no small part to its incredible brightness, which is powerful enough to overcome a significant glare. It also largely avoids blooming even in darker cutscenes.

It has a snappy 120hz refresh rate, a must have for a competitive gaming monitor. The only fault I could find is its high price tag but it still beats most OLED screens making it a great choice as gaming monitor.

Best 4K mini-LED TV – Hisense U8H

This TV from Hisense makes use of their exclusive ULED technology to boost colour, contrast and brightness, all things perfectly complimented by the strengths of a Mini-LED screen. As you’d expect the display is bright enough to be largely glare proof. It pares is speedy 120Hz refresh rate with smooth motion, a technology which calculates, and removes, the digital noise that the reproduction of fast moving images can bring.

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Hisense has positioned this screen as especially good for watching sports, having sponsored the Qatar World Cup. It does use it wide colour gamut and HDR well to create an image as vivid as the real thing. It also manages to do this without charging an extortionate price, though naturally, you do pay more for the Mini-LED tech.

Frequently asked questions

As with any new piece of technology, there are inevitably some questions. While we can’t cover everything here, we’ve selected a few ones that keep coming up and sought to answer them here.

Is Mini LED better than OLED?

Mini LED and OLED each have different strengths. Mini-LED is able to product a far brighter image than OLED screens can, and they aren’t susceptible to the same screen burning image issues. However, though they are excellent at true dark and high contrast, especially compared to traditional LED screens, OLED screens are superior in that regard.

Is Mini LED worth it?

Mini-LED screens do vastly improve picture quality when compared to traditional LED screens. This is thanks to their local dimming abilities. You do, of course, pay for this improvement, though they remain cheaper than OLED, making them a good middle ground for those who care about image quality, but can’t afford to break the bank.

Are Mini LEDs durable?

Always check the specs sheet to get an accurate answer. However, the industry standard for a Mini LED TV is around 10 years – meaning you can have peace of mind knowing your Mini LED TV will last.