If you live in an apartment or share a dorm room, a 55-inch TV is probably the perfect size. It's not so big that you'll need a crew of friends to help you move it or hang it, and most of them are available for under $1,000.

I say most because my top pick is the LG C5 OLED, which offers an exceptional picture and all the specs and features you could want, but it'll cost you a little over a grand for the 55-inch set.

If that doesn't fit within your budget, the Hisense U8QG is our value pick. It delivers excellent contrast and color volume for a fraction of the price. You won't get the sumptuous black levels that only OLED can deliver, but it's a darn good TV all the same.

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This year, there's no TV I recommend more often than the LG C5 OLED. The sticker price

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