Which TV for which budget in 2026?
There's a best TV for every budget. Here's what you can reasonably expect at each price level in 2026, and the models we most often recommend in store, with recommended retail prices.
- Under €500 : small living room, bedroom, 43 to 55 inches
- €500 to €1,000 : the 55 to 65-inch Mini LED
- €1,000 to €2,000 : the OLED or the large Mini LED
- More than €2,000 : high-end OLED, RGB, 85 inches and up
Under €500: the essentials, done well
At this price, you'll find 4K TVs from 43 to 55 inches, often QLED, with a full Smart TV system. The panels are generally 50/60 Hz, with little or no local dimming: perfect for everyday TV, series and a secondary room.
| Model | Why we love it | Public price |
|---|---|---|
| LG 43QNED72B6B (43") | complete webOS, balanced picture | 399,99 € |
| Philips 40PQS6901 (40") | Full HD with Ambilight, ideal for a bedroom | 399,99 € |
| TCL 50P79L (50") | 4K QLED, Dolby Vision and Google TV | 549,99 € |
| Samsung TU43M74H (43") | 2026 Mini LED and 7 years of Tizen updates | 499,99 € |
For a kitchen or a motorhome: the small Radiola and Philips models from 24 to 32 inches, from 129.99 €.
500 à 1 000 € : the best value for money
This is the tier we most often recommend for a living room. You'll find Mini LED from 55 to 65 inches, bright, often 120 Hz or more, with HDMI 2.1 for consoles.
| Model | Why we love it | Public price |
|---|---|---|
| Hisense 50U7SE (50") | Mini LED 144 Hz, Dolby Vision and HDR10+ | 799,99 € |
| Samsung TQ65QN70H (65") | Neo QLED 65 inches, Samsung processing | 999,99 € |
| TCL 65P89L (65") | Mini LED 144 Hz, Google TV, tight pricing | 849,99 € |
| LG 65QNED85B6B (65") | Mini LED 144 Hz with webOS | 1 099,99 € |
1 000 à 2 000 € : OLED or the big screen
At this budget there are two philosophies: an OLED from 42 to 65 inches for perfect blacks and cinema, or a large Mini LED from 65 to 75 inches for brightness and size.
| Model | Why we love it | Public price |
|---|---|---|
| LG OLED55C64LA (55") | The most balanced OLED, ideal for gamers | 1 999,99 € |
| Philips 55OLED851 (55") | OLED with Ambilight, very complete | 1 649,99 € |
| Sony Bravia 6 K55A65PB (55") | affordable Sony OLED, Google TV | 1 299,99 € |
| TCL 65C89L (65") | Mini LED SQD 144 Hz, 5,000 nits claimed | 1 799,99 € |
| Samsung TMR65R85H (65") | Micro RGB technology at a gentler price | 1 999,99 € |
Over 2 000 € : the high end
Here we aim for the exceptional: very bright OLED with anti-reflective coating, RGB Mini LED, very large screens.
| Model | Why we love it | Public price |
|---|---|---|
| LG OLED65G64LW (65") | very bright Tandem panel, gallery design | 3 599,99 € |
| Samsung TQ65S95H (65") | matte anti-reflective QD-OLED, One Connect box | 2 999,99 € |
| Sony Bravia 9 II K65XR95M2PB (65") | True RGB, the benchmark for picture processing | 2 999,99 € |
| Philips 65OLED911 (65") | OLED+ Tandem, Ambilight, B&W sound | 2 999,99 € |
| TCL 85C89L (85") | The very large screen at the best price | 2 799,99 € |
Prices checked on nimestore.com on 15 October 2026. Prices change: the product page is the reference. Nimesclub members get reduced prices on most models.
At the same budget, consider screen size before technology. And if you're torn between two tiers, the 2025 model of a high-end range at end of stock is often an excellent deal: just ask us.
A few shop favourites
TV QLED SAMSUNG TQ65QN70H€875.00
Mini LED TV HISENSE 50U7SE€595.00
TV OLED LG OLED42C64LA€1,120.00
QLED TV TCL 65C89L€1,799.00
OLED TV PHILIPS 42OLED811/12€1,262.00
TV LED SAMSUNG TMR65R85H€1,879.00Frequently asked questions
Is it better to have a large entry-level screen or a smaller high-end one?
For everyday TV and sport, size matters a lot: a good 65-inch Mini LED often brings more pleasure than a 55-inch OLED. For cinema in a dark room, the smaller OLED wins.
Do prices drop during the year?
Yes: TVs launch in spring at their highest price, then drop noticeably in autumn. Nimesclub member prices also let you save on most models.
Should you budget for a soundbar?
If you watch a lot of films, set aside 200 to 400 € for a soundbar with a subwoofer: the difference is greater than between two TVs from neighbouring ranges.
Come and compare the screens in person
At our Temploux shop, we switch on TVs side by side with your content. Or ask our expert salesperson online, right now.
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