"LG TVs are better than they've ever been" — here's what they're doing right, what they're doing wrong, and what needs to change in 2026
It’s the company whose software you’ll be using almost every day, and the one whose hardware will live in your home for years to come.Here at Tom’s Guide, our goal is not only to help you choose a new TV, but to give you an idea of how it might feel to enter into a long-term relationship with the brand itself. This week, we’re handing out report cards to the biggest TV brands, grading them on everything from price to performance and usability.We’re kicking things off with a company whose name is synonymous with OLED TVs: LG. It’s one of the most popular TV-makers in the world, and year after year, its OLED TVs are among our most-recommended models.But if we take a step back, how does LG grade on its pricing?
- ▪It’s the company whose software you’ll be using almost every day, and the one whose hardware will live in your home for years to come.Here at Tom’s Guide, our goal is not only to help you choose a new TV, but to give you an idea of how it m
- ▪This week, we’re handing out report cards to the biggest TV brands, grading them on everything from price to performance and usability.We’re kicking things off with a company whose name is synonymous with OLED TVs: LG.
- ▪It’s one of the most popular TV-makers in the world, and year after year, its OLED TVs are among our most-recommended models.But if we take a step back, how does LG grade on its pricing?
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TVs "LG TVs are better than they've ever been" — here's what they're doing right, what they're doing wrong, and what needs to change in 2026 Opinion By Michael Desjardin Published 26 July 2026 We’re grading LG on price, OLED performance and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Guide) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter When shopping for a TV, you’re not just choosing a set — you’re also choosing a brand.
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