CES is a major tech event, with major TV makers like Samsung, LG, TCL, and Hisense showcasing impressive TV models with updated OLED and QD-Mini LED panels, enhanced picture and audio processing, and total wireless power and connectivity.
Comparing New TVs at CES 2025
The Z95B OLED TV from Panasonic
- Model: Z95B OLED TV
- OS: FireTV
- Size options: 55, 65, and 77 inches
Panasonic showcased three new smart TVs with Fire TV built in at CES 2025, with the Z95B Series OLED being the standout. The 4K Z95B features a next-gen primary RGB tandem panel and a new cooling system for enhanced brightness and contrast.
The Panasonic TV is expected to launch in September 2025, with a starting price of around $3,000. It supports AMD FreeSync Premium, Nvidia G-Sync, and True Game Mode and features the HCX Pro AI Processor MK II and Dolby Vision IQ with Precision Detail.
LG G5
- Model: G5
- OS: LG WebOS
- Size options: 48, 55, 65, 77, 83, and 97 inches
LG dominates OLED TVs with innovative innovations like Micro Lens Array, enhancing brightness and HDR performance in previous models like G4 and G3, making them a formidable contender in the market.
LG’s G5 series offers a new Brightness Booster Ultimate and Filmmaker Mode with ambient light compensation, adjusting brightness based on room lighting. It supports Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium VRR with a 165Hz refresh rate. LG hasn’t confirmed the launch date or price.
TCL QM6K
- Model: QM6K
- OS: Google TV
- Size options: 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, and 98 inches
TCL showcased its QM6K Mini LED TV at CES, offering a wide range of options as part of its Precise Dimming series, ensuring exceptional picture quality for its affordable price range. This unique approach sets TCL apart from other TV makers.
The QM6K boasts 500 local dimming zones, a 144Hz panel, Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode, hands-free voice controls for Google TV, and a “sleep sounds” mode. Available in sizes ranging from 50 inches to 98 inches, preorders start at $749 for the 50-inch model and $3,499 for the 98-inch version.
Samsung S95F
- Model: S95F
- OS: Tizen OS
- Size options: 83 inches
Samsung showcased its S95F QD-OLED OLED TV at CES, featuring a 4,000-nit display panel and enhanced glare-free coating to reduce reflections from overhead lights, floor lamps, and sunlight.
The S95F, like LG’s G5, features a glare-free screen and an AI-powered processor for faster app loading and enhanced picture and audio performance. Critics argue it may compromise picture quality, making OLED blacks appear less deep in certain lighting conditions.
Display TV
- Model: Basic and Pro
- OS: Displace OS
- Size options: 27 and 55 inches
Displace, a market-ready TV, showcased its innovative technology at CES 2023. Its wireless, active-loop vacuum technology allows it to attach to any wall or surface without a mount, and the frame features built-in handles for easy installation. This sets it apart from LG’s transparent models.
Displace offers two models, Basic and Pro, with 4K OLED displays in 27-inch and 55-inch sizes. The Pro model has an 8-core Intel N-300 processor, 32GB RAM, 256GB storage, and a 10,000mAh battery. Prices start at $2,500 for Basic.
Hisense 116UX
- Model: 116UX
- OS: Google TV
- Size options: 116 inches
Hisense has launched the TriChroma LED 116UX, a 116-inch TV featuring RGB local dimming, a revolutionary move between Mini LED and Micro LED technology, aiming to revolutionize big-screen TVs with its RGB local dimming capabilities.
The 116UX TV uses Hisense’s Hi-View AI Engine X for advanced processing, featuring RGB local dimming, high peak brightness, and an AI Banding Smoother for smooth color transitions. It can hit 10,000 nits, similar to the larger 136MX model.
The Bottom Line
A TV manufacturer’s chance to shine is at CES. Every year, new models are introduced that provide something special and striking, and this year is no exception.
In addition to having excellent technology, the TVs that Samsung, LG, and Hisense are showcasing this year also integrate AI, whether you like it or not. Innovative stick-anywhere TVs from companies like Displace have also made an impression.
