You're reading this because you're looking for a TV with the best picture technology can offer you, on a budget. OLEDs are more expensive than QLEDs because they offer better colors and contrast, but they'll struggle to get the same level of brightness as most LCDs/LEDs unless you're fine dropping some serious money on the brightest OLEDs. Since 65-inch TVs are the most sought-after TV size, I've rounded up the best 65-inch OLEDs you can buy in 2024, sorted by price and some other sub-categories (and you can always find the same model in a smaller size for less money). Here are the best OLED TVs on a budget.
Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.
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Best OLED Under $3,000 LG Evo G4 OLED TV
The LG Evo G4 OLED TV came out this year but it has already dropped below the $3,000 mark for its 65-inch model, bringing it to a competitive price point. It is the best OLED you can get for the money, as PCMag points out in their "outstanding" review. The LG Evo G4 is very bright for an OLED (1,103 nits) and is a good choice for gamers thanks to a 120 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms input lag, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and compatibility with FreeSync and G-Sync.
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Best OLED Under $2,000 LG OLED C4
The LG OLED C4 is the next best value for your money—it's over $1,000 less than the Evo G4. This C4 model came out in 2024, replacing the C3, and you can already find it at very similar price point, making it a great deal. Although there isn't much difference between the two, the C4 is still newer, and thus delivers the better bang for your buck (the C3 was already one of the best OLEDs for its price). This OLED TV is bright enough to view in well-lit rooms without issues, though glare can be an issue in a room with lots of windows.
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Best OLED Under $1,500 LG C3 Evo OLED
The C3 Evo OLED is the best option under $1,500, but only if you can't find the C4 Evo OLED for $1,600 or so (its price at the time of this writing). The C3 is still a very capable OLED TV even a year after its release, with great colors and contrast, low input lag, and slim design (according to PCMag's review). You'll get 4K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, virtually no input lag, VRR, FreeSync, and G-Sync making it compatible with competitive gamers. The brightness is just 651 nits, but if you do most of your watching in the evenings, it won't be much of an issue.
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Best OLED Under $1,500 for Gamers Samsung S90C OLED
One of the best high-end OLED TVs of 2023, the Samsung S90C is now a strong pick for the best budget OLEDs in 2024, and can be easily found for under $1,500. Its combination of accurate color reproduction, high brightness, a gaming mode with low input lag, and a 144Hz refresh rate make it the best OLED TV for gamers for under $1,500. You can read more about this TV in PCMag's review.
The best budget OLED TVs will always be the previous year's best-value OLED TVs after they've been superseded by the newest model. In 2024, most of these 2023 models can be found for between $1,400 and $1,700 for 65-inch models. Many of these year-old OLEDs are still great TVs, capable of competing with their newer counterparts, especially considering their discounted prices. In some rare instances, newer models (like the LG OLED C4) are sold at discounts that make the older model (in this case, that would be the C3) a less attractive choice, since they're only a couple hundred dollars apart. On the other hand, these year-old OLEDs have also been around for longer, so you'll be able to find more in-depth reviews and have a better idea of what you're going to get.

Daniel is a Staff Writer for Lifehacker. He served in the U.S. Navy, where he reached the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class as a Logistic Specialist and was awarded a Navy Community Service Medal and Navy Letter of Commendation for his exemplary service aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier. He earned his bachelor's in Environmental Science from the University of California, Davis, and earned his master’s degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Daniel was a business reporter for the Miami Herald before joining Lifehacker. He lives in Atlanta, GA.