The best 50-inch TVs of 2024: Expert tested and recommended

Samsung QN90C tech specs: Panel type: Neo QLED | HDR: Neo Quantum HDR+ | Audio: Dolby Atmos, Object Tracking Sound+ | Refresh rate: 120Hz | Voice controls: Alexa, Bixby, Hey Google | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4x HDMI, 2x USB, RF, Optical

If you’re willing to spend big bucks to get the best 50-inch TV possible, the Samsung QN90C is a great choice. It features an updated Neo QLED panel to provide better colors and detailing over previous iterations as well as support for both Dolby Atmos and object tracking sound for room-filling audio that follows the on-screen action. It also has voice controls via Alexa, Samsung’s Bixby, or Google Assistant for hands-free use of your new TV, its apps, and connected devices. 

ZDNET’s own Artie Beaty was able to do some hands-on testing with the Samsung QN90C. He praised the TV for its dedicated gaming mode, which allows you to monitor input response times, refresh rates, and picture mode selections while also working with the 120Hz refresh rate to provide smoother action during intense gameplay or fast movie and TV show scenes.