The best way to watch most content is to turn the lights off. However, this isn't very practical during the day when watching sports with the curtains open or if you simply like to leave the lights on while watching your favorite shows. You don't want to see distracting reflections on your screen, so if you plan on placing your TV in a bright room, there are certain criteria you should consider before purchasing.
The most important aspects a TV needs to fight glare in a bright room are SDR peak brightness and HDR peak brightness. During our rigorous testing process, we see how bright a TV can get. Generally speaking, the brighter the TV, the better it overcomes glare. However, reflection handling is also a very important factor to consider. Even if a certain TV can get very bright, you may still see reflections caused by indirect and direct light sources if it has poor reflection handling. This becomes especially important if you're in a smaller space with a lamp positioned in front of the screen. The lamp's reflection will be distracting if your TV doesn't do a good job of reducing the intensity of the light.
Even if a TV is very bright and has good reflection handling, you still want it to provide solid overall picture quality, so our recommendations below also consider that. You can also see our picks for the best TVs for watching movies, the best TVs for watching sports, and the best outdoor TVs. Additionally, you can vote on which ones you want us to buy and test. To learn more about the 2025 models, check out our 2025 TV lineup page.
We buy and test dozens of TVs yearly, taking an objective, data-driven approach to deliver results you can trust. Our testing process is complex, with hundreds of individual tests that take over a week to complete. Most of our tests are done with specially designed test patterns that mimic real content, but we also use the same sources you have at home to ensure our results match the real-world experience. We use two main tools for our testing: a Colorimetry Research CR-100 colorimeter and a CR-250 spectroradiometer.
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Best TV For Bright Rooms
Mixed Usage8.9Home Theater9.0Bright Room8.7Sports8.8Gaming9.2Brightness8.7Black Level10Color9.0Processing (In Development)8.3Game Mode Responsiveness9.4Motion Handling (Broken)7.9Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:165HzScreen Finish:MatteType:OLEDSub-Type:QD-OLEDDolby Vision:NoSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 77" 83"The Samsung S95F OLED is the best TV for bright rooms. You might be surprised to see an OLED model as our top pick, since OLEDs are generally recommended for darker rooms, but this model has a trick up its sleeve. It's the only OLED television in 2025 that utilizes a matte screen coating, which does an exceptional job of essentially eliminating reflections caused by glare. Combine that with the TV's excellent peak brightness, and both indirect and direct reflections are a non-issue. Since the TV uses a QD-OLED panel, black levels are elevated in a bright room, but that's a trade-off most people are willing to make so they don't have to worry about pesky reflections on their screen. You still get the inky blacks OLEDs are known for in a dark room, and this model also provides incredibly vibrant colors, solid image processing, and a wide viewing angle that makes it perfect for very wide seating arrangements.
Not only does this model offer top-tier image quality, but it also has a ton of modern gaming features. The TV has four HDMI 2.1 ports that are located on its unique external One Connect Box, which offers a versatile way to plug in your consoles and other devices. It supports up to 4k @ 165Hz for high refresh rate gaming, and all three of the commonly used VRR technologies for nearly tear-free gaming. Furthermore, it offers nearly instantaneous pixel response times, so fast motion is crisp and clear. Some enthusiasts may be disappointed by the lack of Dolby Vision, but it offers the very similar HDR10+, and HDR content still looks exceptional on this model.
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Best Bright TV For The Outdoors
Mixed Usage8.1TV Shows7.8Sports7.9Video Games8.3HDR Movies8.1HDR Gaming8.3PC Monitor8.3Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:120 HzScreen Finish:GlossyType:LEDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:NoSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75"Although most of these picks focus on TVs for bright indoor rooms, what if you want to watch TV outside? Enter the Samsung The Terrace, the best outdoor TV we've tested. Even if you want to use your TV in an enclosure outside, it's easy for light to get through, so you'll want something that gets bright enough and minimizes reflections well. Samsung designed this TV explicitly for outdoor use, so it's made to handle direct sunlight, making it one of the brightest TVs we've tested. Plus, it has an IP55 rating for water protection, so you won't have to worry too much if it rains. The reflection handling is fantastic, meaning it looks amazing in any outdoor setup.
It's also a great gaming TV, with HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on one port and low input lag. However, it doesn't support any variable refresh rate (VRR) technologies. Unfortunately, it has only one HDMI 2.1 port, so you can't connect multiple recent consoles to the TV, but it's a great TV to hook up your Nintendo Switch to at your BBQ parties. Thanks to the built-in Tizen smart platform, you won't have to get an extra box to stream your favorite content, and the built-in speakers are decent enough to use without a soundbar. It's also more expensive than the better overall Samsung S95F OLED, so the S95F is the better choice unless you plan on using it outdoors.
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Best Mid-Range TV For Bright Rooms
Mixed Usage8.2Home Theater8.3Bright Room8.7Sports8.2Gaming8.2Brightness9.2Black Level8.6Color8.4Processing (In Development)6.7Game Mode Responsiveness7.4Motion Handling (Broken)7.8Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:165HzScreen Finish:GlossyType:LEDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 100"The best anti-glare TV in the mid-range category is the Hisense U8QG. This is an incredibly bright TV with solid handling of indirect reflections, so it easily overcomes glare in most bright rooms. It only does an alright job reducing the intensity of direct reflections; if you have any lamps or windows directly facing the screen, you see mirror-like reflections on the screen during darker scenes, so it's best to avoid placing any light sources directly opposite the screen. The TV maintains its very deep blacks and punchy colors in a bright room, so you don't have to make a big trade in image quality when you're watching TV in a well-lit space, which is great.
The TV has three HDMI 2.1 ports that support 4k @ 165Hz, 1080p @ 288Hz, and VRR, so it has great compatibility with modern consoles and gaming PCs. Unfortunately, the TV's pixel response times are on the slower side, so motion is noticeably blurry in fast-paced games. This model supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+, so your bases are covered when it comes to HDR formats. However, the TV displays HDR content much brighter than intended by the content creator, so it's not the most accurate TV. Sadly, the TV has a narrow viewing angle, so image quality degrades as you move off center, making it a poor choice for wide seating arrangements.
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Best Budget TV For Bright Rooms
Mixed Usage7.2Home Theater7.2Bright Room7.6Sports7.6Gaming7.4Brightness7.3Black Level7.1Color7.5Processing (In Development)6.8Game Mode Responsiveness7.7Motion Handling (Broken)7.2Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:144HzScreen Finish:GlossyType:LEDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 100"The best TV for bright room viewing in the budget category is the Hisense U65QF. It's not as bright as the more expensive Hisense U8QG, but it still has great SDR brightness that allows it to overcome glare from indirect lighting in bright rooms. However, it really struggles with reducing the intensity of mirror-like reflections, so visibility is an issue if you have any light sources directly facing the screen. The TV displays fairly deep blacks and punchy colors, especially for a budget option, and they're mostly unaffected by ambient lighting, so you get similar image quality in a bright room as you do in a dark one. Like the U8QG, its viewing angle is on the narrow side, so it's not ideal for rooms with wide seating arrangements.
Despite being a budget model, the TV is loaded with modern gaming features such as two HDMI 2.1 ports, 4k @ 144Hz, and VRR. However, pixel transitions are a bit slow, so there's visible motion blur in fast-paced games. It also supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+, which is great for movie fans wanting the best compatibility with streaming services and 4k discs. Unfortunately, like most other Hisense models released in 2025, it overbrightens HDR content. This could be beneficial for bright rooms, but it's definitely not a good thing if you care about the filmmaker's intent. Still, this is a solid budget TV that offers great brightness, and it's one of the cheapest models that can hold its own in bright rooms.
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Best Cheap TV For Bright Rooms
Mixed Usage6.8Home Theater6.9Bright Room6.8Sports6.6Gaming6.7Brightness6.0Black Level7.2Color7.3Processing (In Development)6.5Game Mode Responsiveness6.7Motion Handling (Broken)6.5Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:60HzScreen Finish:GlossyType:LEDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:50" 55" 65" 75" 85" 100"The Hisense QD7QF is the best cheap television for rooms with the lights on. It's not nearly as bright as the Hisense U65QF in SDR, so it's not suitable for well-lit rooms, but it overcomes glare in moderately lit environments. Like the other Hisense models on this list, it really struggles with direct light sources, so don't place the TV directly in front of any light sources if you want to avoid mirror-like reflections on the screen. Fortunately, the TV does a great job maintaining its image quality in a bright room, so you don't have to watch desaturated colors and elevated blacks when you have your lights turned on. The TV's viewing angle is even narrower than the other Hisense models, so you really have to be seated directly in front of the screen to enjoy the best image quality.
The TV doesn't have HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, so you're limited to 4k @ 60Hz, but it still has some gaming features, such as 1440p @ 120Hz and VRR. Pixel response times are quite slow on this model, so fast motion is a bit blurry, which mostly affects gamers playing fast-paced games. Like the more expensive Hisense models, it supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+, which is great for a cheap model. If you're in a room with just a few overhead lights on, this model is a solid option, but you will want to step up to the U65QF if you watch TV during sunny afternoons.
Notable Mentions
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LG G5 OLED:
The LG G5 OLED competes with the Samsung S95F OLED and is one of the only other OLED models on the market that is truly suitable for bright rooms. The LG does a better job maintaining its image quality in a bright room, but it can't compete with the Samsung's top-tier reflection handling, so the Samsung is the better option for very bright environments.
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Samsung QN90F:
The Samsung QN90F is an alternative to the Hisense U8QG and is one of the few models on the market that utilizes a matte screen coating. This coating does an amazing job of handling direct reflections, so it's a good option if you have lamps or windows opposite your TV screen. However, the U8QG has superior image quality in dark rooms and bright ones.
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TCL QM8K:
The TCL QM8K is an alternative to the Hisense U8QG. The TCL offers more refined image quality overall, but the Hisense is brighter, has the edge when it comes to reflection handling, and does a better job retaining its image quality in a well-lit room, making it the better option if you're specifically looking for a TV for a very bright room.
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TCL QM6K:
The TCL QM6K directly competes with the Hisense U65QF and offers a more well-rounded experience. However, the Hisense is brighter, is slightly better at handling direct reflections, and shows more vibrant colors in a well-lit room, making it the better option if you mostly watch TV in a bright environment.
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Recent Updates
Sep 26, 2025:
Replaced the Sony BRAVIA 9 with the Samsung S95F OLED, the Hisense U8N with the Hisense U8QG, the Hisense U6N with the Hisense U65QF, and the Hisense A7N with the Hisense QD7QF. We also refreshed the Notable Mentions section.
May 02, 2025:
Dropped the LG G4 OLED from the Notable Mentions, since the Samsung S95D OLED is the better alternative to the Mini LED models on our list. We also refreshed text throughout the article for clarity and added a custom table at the bottom of the article that sorts TVs based on our new Bright Room usage.
Dec 19, 2024:
We added the Samsung S95D OLED to the Notable Mentions and reviewed the text for accuracy.
Sep 27, 2024: Replaced the Hisense U8/U8K with the Hisense U8/U8N in the 'Best Mid-Range TV For Bright Rooms' category and replaced the Hisense U6/U6K with the Hisense U6/U6N in the 'Best Budget TV For Bright Rooms' category. We also updated the Notable Mentions section.
Jul 05, 2024: We swapped the Sony X93L/X93CL with the Sony BRAVIA 9 QLED in the 'Best TV For Bright Rooms' category. We also refreshed some text throughout the article for clarity.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best TVs for bright rooms for most people in each price range. We factor in the price (a cheaper TV wins over a pricier one if the difference isn't worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no TVs that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you would like to do the work of choosing yourself, here is the list of all our TV reviews. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no TV is perfect, most TVs are great enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you really look for them. Also, keep in mind that our scores aren't comparable across different test benches, so the older TVs in the list below score higher than they would in 2025.