Which TV brands are worth your time and money?
It’s my pleasure to introduce the Expert Reviews TV Brand Awards 2026. This year marks a definite shift in preferences: our respondents – over 1,000 UK homeowners like you – came down in favour of the well-reputed value brands over the big dogs such as LG and Samsung in almost every category.
This makes for a unique and thoroughly intriguing set of results. Hisense picks up the win overall, with a notably high number of customers indicating that they’d recommend the brand to friends or family. Sony, Philips and TCL also scored highly, while the aforementioned big dogs were practically nowhere to be seen.
The message is a clear one: the status quo is changing, and so are our shopping habits. It’s fair to guess that the spiralling cost of… everything might have something to do with it.
In our reviews section this week, we’re sidestepping from TV to AV, where I’ve got a trio of excellent audio products for you. Bose’s new QuietComfort Headphones earned our recommendation by being nearly as good as their high-end Ultra siblings, while Majority’s Bowfell Halo soundbar/surround sound combo impressed by offering sensational value for money (seriously – it’s under £200).
And finally, our Head of Reviews Jonathan Bray has spent the week with Sonos’ gorgeous new Ace Ultra headphones, and has become very fond of them indeed.
There’s more besides, but I’ll stop waffling so you can start scrolling. And yes, I had a lovely holiday, thanks for asking!
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Expert Reviews TV Brand Awards 2026
The best TV brands of 2026, chosen by customers like you
We asked the British public to rate their TVs for value, sound/picture quality, streaming, gaming and much, much more. Find out which brands took home trophies, and which were left with wooden spoons.
Latest Reviews
Majority Bowfell Halo Atmos: Unbeatable value surround sound
If you want a home cinema setup for under £200, the Majority Bowfell Halo Atmos soundbar, subwoofer and satellite speaker bundle is possibly the best budget option available. Just don’t expect miracles, says TV & AV expert John Archer – this isn’t a high-end speaker system for audiophiles.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones: Light and comfy with terrific ANC
Perfect for travel, the new QC Headphones are almost as good – and almost as expensive – as their Ultra siblings
Sonos Ace Ultra headphones: A beautiful, superior successor to the Ace
They might look the same, but under the hood the Ace Ultra headphones are a marked audio improvement on their predecessors
Buying Guide of The Week
The best robot vacuum cleaners, tried and tested on real floors (and real messes)
This time of year, I spend most mornings sweeping up the dried mud my dog tracks all over the house. If you’re a dog owner in a similar predicament, or you just can’t be arsed to get the vacuum out every week, try out list of the best robot vacuums for hassle-free cleaning.
Eufy Omni E25
★★★★★
Best overall: The Omni E25 is the undisputed king of robovacs – it’s intelligent, easy to set up and highly effective on all surfaces. And would you look at that: it’s on offer at Amazon right now!
£849 £599
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