Every TV Type Explained - OLED, QD-OLED, LED, QLED, Mini LED, and More!

RTINGS Home Theater September 19, 2025
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There are many types of TVs you can get these days, from basic LEDs to high-end OLEDs. Each types uses slightly different technology to display an image and they each have their own pros and cons. In this video, we break down the main TV types out there and their strengths and weaknesses. Is there one panel type that’s the best? OLED vs LED TVs: https://www.rtings.com/tv/learn/oled-vs-led QLED vs OLED: https://www.rtings.com/tv/learn/qled-vs-oled QLED vs LED: https://www.rtings.com/tv/learn/qled-vs-led QD-OLED vs WOLED: https://www.rtings.com/tv/learn/qd-oled-vs-woled Vote for our next TV review: https://www.rtings.com/vote/tv Follow our 100+ TV (and 3 Monitor!) Longevity Test @RTINGSRD Support Us: https://www.rtings.com/insider Careers: https://grnh.se/eb4de72f7us Don't miss a beat - join our newsletters: https://www.rtings.com/newsletters Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/UpwKBSvc54 Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/rtingscom https://twitter.com/rtingsdotcom https://www.instagram.com/rtingsdotcom/ --- 00:00 Intro 00:27 TV Tech Explained 02:13 LED TV's 03:24 QLED TV's 04:51 Mini LED TV's 06:15 OLED TV's 09:35 Conclusion 10:27 Outro --- We make money directly from you via insider access on our website (which gives you access to extra features: https://www.rtings.com/insider) and when you buy a product after clicking a link to a retailer. Learn more about how we work: https://www.rtings.com/company/about-us

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