Is that $2,000 TV worth it? How much better is it, quality-wise, to an $800 one? It's hard to answer a question so subjective. However, we do have a database of TV prices and review scores at comparetvprices.com, so we can try to answer it with some data analysis.

We'll use scores from Rtings.com, one of the most trusted TV review sites. While Rtings scores are useful for this sort of comparison, they shouldn't be treated as the sole measure of a TV's quality. You should read the full review and do your own research to understand the nuances of each model's performance.

Our data includes TVs from 2022 to 2024, sized 65 inches. Rtings scores are for mixed usage.

The Price-Quality Connection

The following scatter plot illustrates the relationship between TV prices and their corresponding Rtings scores:

We see a clear increase in Rtings scores with price. But we also see that:

• There's significant variation in scores among similarly priced TVs
• The highest-scoring TVs (9.0+) are typically priced between $1,300 and $2,500
• There's a window of good scores between $900 and $1,400

Let's do a value analysis to find how many "dollars per Rtings point" each TV costs.

Value Leaders

Note: Rtings scores were normalized to a 0-10 scale, because the original scores are only from 5.4-9.2. For TVs in multiple sizes, the one with the best value was chosen.

We find good budget options in the Hisense U7N and TCL QM751G, both scoring above 8.0. The next good options seem to be the Hisense U8N and TCL QM851G.

Here is the same value analysis, but only for TVs with a score of 8.5 or higher. This highlights that sweet spot of $900-$1,400:

The LG C4 stands out here, with a 9.0 score for under $1,400. The next increase in scores comes at $2,000+ with the LG G3/G4 and Sony A95L.

You might notice that scores don't increase much beyond $1,400. TVs above this price do offer better picture quality (like higher brightness, more accurate colors) and features (better motion processing, upscaling, etc) but at diminishing returns.

Brand Showdown

Just for fun, lets also look at the value offered by the top brands:

This isn't that meaningful, as brands have a lot of TVs in different price ranges and quality levels. But it does show that Hisense and TCL, on average, deliver the best value, with LG looking like a good jump to the next tier.

Final Thoughts

Research is key to finding the best TV for your money. While this analysis focused on mixed usage scores, your specific needs (gaming, movies, sports) might lead to different recommendations. Visit comparetvprices.com to explore scores for different usages and live prices.