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The Frame is one of the thinnest, but it doesn't take the cake.

on July 22, 2026

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LG W6 Wallpaper TV in transparent stand in front of window and cityscape

Credit: LG

The flat screen TV is a much more literal term than it used to be. Many people reading this story probably grew up with TVs that were as big as actual furniture — I have a core memory of being blown away by Wii Sports on my friend's massive silver plasma screen that sat on the floor. Those bulky TVs feel like a fever dream now, considering that the slimmest TVs you can buy in 2026 are skinnier than a Wii remote.

So, just how far have thin TVs gone? If you're really into that sleek, flush-against-the-wall look, I've narrowed down all of the best 4K TVs into a list of the four thinnest TVs of 2026: one OLED, one RGB, one budget-friendly, and one QLED art TV option.

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LG W6 Wallpaper TV in transparent frame with window and cityscape in background

The Good & The Bad

0.38 inches thick
Both sizes can be found on sale for $700 off
Brightest LG OLED TV ever
Amazing dark room performance
Wireless outside of the power cord

Only comes in two (huge) sizes
Still extremely expensive when on sale
OLED TVs risk burn-in when left on constantly

Who it's for

The LG W6 Wallpaper TV would be an exquisite match for a hardcore home theater, as long as you're not limited on wall space or budget. If you're really into the concept of an inconspicuous TV, the Wallpaper's unbelievably wispy build and Zero Connect wireless box fit that bill and then some.

Pre-Wallpaper, if you wanted a flat, matte screen that blended into the wall, you were settling for blah contrast and underwhelming dark room performance. Serious gamers and film watchers now have an OLED option that also dazzles in the daylight and fades into art when not in use.

Why we picked this

The LG W6 Wallpaper is not only the thinnest OLED TV but the thinnest TV you can buy, period. Both sizes measure less than 0.4 inches thick — you could technically stack two Wallpaper screens on top of each other, and it'd still be thinner than a one-inch thick TV. Its mounting hardware resembles a piece of glass, and the whole thing is completely wireless aside from the power cord.

As an OLED lifestyle TV, the W6 Wallpaper is already in a league of its own. The screen is packed with more than 8.3 million self-lit pixels that lighten, dim, or completely turn off individually of each other. Its black levels, shadow details, and contrast run circles around traditional QLED art TVs like The Frame and Hisense CanvasTV, which are quick to muddy dark scenes in dark rooms.

The W6 Wallpaper also narrows the brightness and saturation gaps where QLED TVs typically pull ahead. LG's new Brightness Booster Ultra image processor allegedly makes the W6 Wallpaper up to 3.9 times brighter than the average OLED TV. LG itself has crowned the Wallpaper as the brightest LG OLED ever, beating out the premium C6 and G6 models.

Details

Samsung The Frame TV hanging on wall

The Good & The Bad

1 to 1.2 inches thick
Generally brighter than the Hisense CanvasTV
Samsung Art Store gallery is unparalleled
Several sizes under 50 inches for small spaces
Anti-glare matte coating is phenomenal in bright rooms
Lays VERY flat against the wall
Lots of HDMI ports

All frames but the black one are $200 extra
Expensive for meh contrast
Art Store subscription costs $5 per month

Who it's for

Samsung's The Frame has a pretty particular target audience: people who take their home's aesthetic seriously, to the point where they'd want the TV to blend in with decor more often than it acts as an actual TV.

When including the 2023, 2025, and 2026 models, The Frame comes in an incredibly wide range of sizes. The Frame is the only TV on this list that comes in sizes smaller than 50 inches, making it the perfect pick for a small space or spot on a gallery wall.

It's probably just as helpful to note who The Frame is not best for. Gamers and hardcore movie watchers will definitely want better contrast and black levels than this lifestyle TV can provide, and there's no reason to pay The Frame prices when there are better slim options for either type of streaming.

Why we picked this

Despite competition from other popular lifestyle TVs like the Hisense Canvas, Amazon Ember Artline, and even The Frame Pro, Samsung's OG art TV remains the slimmest QLED art TV you can find. The Frame measures one inch on the dot in all sizes through the 65-inch model, then bumps to 1.1 inches at 75 and 85 inches and 1.2 inches at the 98-inch model. Remember the tip of the thumb trick you learned as a kid to gauge an inch? Boom: You know how thin The Frame.

The Frame does more to simulate a picture frame than lie flat on the wall, and does more to simulate a museum display than merely playing a slideshow of paintings. Its crisp picture quality and matte screen nail the illusion of legitimate hanging art — you won't catch the reflection of a window or lamp like you would on a regular TV. The interchangeable white, brown, or teak bezels divert the traditional TV look even more, though they do cost extra. (You'll only get the black one with your purchase.)

Details

TCL QM6K TV hanging on gallery wall with pink light coming from behind

The Good & The Bad

2.2 to 2.3 inches thick
Frequently goes on sale
Affordable full-array local dimming
Colors really pop during the day
Shadow detail is great for dark scenes in dark rooms
Sports look awesome
Solid gaming features, including HDMI 2.1

Reflection handling isn't great
Mediocre HDR if you're strict about specs

Our review

Read my full review of the TCL QM6K.

Who it's for

The TCL QM6K is a fantastic option for anyone looking for a beginner fancy TV — a brighter option for daytime viewing and sports watching than the average LED TV, but significantly cheaper than high-end mini LEDs. The QM6K has deep black levels for its entry-level price range and low input lag, making it a solid budget-friendly gaming TV.

Folks with limited space on their wall or TV stand will appreciate that the QM6K comes as small as 50 inches. The majority of ultra-thin premium TVs start at 65 inches.

Why we picked this

There aren't a ton of exceptionally slim budget-friendly TV options, but the TCL QM6K is one of them. It measures around 2.2 to 2.3 inches thick while packing 180 to 500+ dimming zones, depending on screen size. I replaced my old Roku TV with the QM6K earlier this year and noticed the difference in slimness (and overall pop in picture quality) immediately.

Most notably, that local dimming spread means that the TCL QM6K doesn't bank on an edge-lit display like many cheap mini LED TVs. Its Precise Dimming feature tweaks small clusters of tiny LED bulbs across the entire screen, depending on the content being shown. This limits the chance of haloing around bright objects without muting dark scenes altogether. I typically watch a new horror movie once per week and am very serious about Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.

The QM6K has had consistently great dark room performance for my weekly horror movies and House of the Dragon viewings. Alternatively, Love Island's bright color palette looks awesome.

Details

Hisense UR9 TV playing soccer game

The Good & The Bad

1.7 to 1.8 inches thick
RGB backlight color palette is glorious
Great contrast with solid halo control
Rare DisplayPort offers super fast refresh rate
Bright enough to dazzle in HDR

Can see some reflections in natural lighting
Other RGB TVs and OLEDs have better viewing angles

Who it's for

The Hisense UR9 is the sweet spot for experiencing the vibrancy of RGB technology at home for a practical price. It'd be the perfect chameleon screen for households that do an even amount of watching or gaming during the day and at night. The UR9's exceptional brightness would particularly shine when watching sports or watching movies in HDR.

Speaking of gaming, DisplayPort makes a rare appearance on the ultra-thin side of the UR9. This is easily the most premium TV that can hit a 180Hz refresh rate, speaking directly to PC gamers who are strict about their graphics.

Why we picked this

RGB TVs were the talk of CES 2026, considering nearly every big TV brand unveiled at least one model of their own. The more premium of Hisense's RGB options, the UR9, measures just 1.8 inches in every size but the 100-inch, which is 1.7 inches thick. This makes the UR9 thinner and more affordable than Samsung, LG, and Sony's RGB models.

The Hisense UR9 has been pulling overwhelmingly positive reviews since its release in April 2026. It's hard to find a situation where the picture doesn't look phenomenal. Colors are rich yet hyper-realistic, and black levels are nearly as deep as what you'd expect from an OLED TV. Depending on the size, the UR9 can clock peak brightness up to 5,000 nits.

As a refresher, the difference between RGB TVs and the typical LED or QLED TV lies in the backlight. RGB TVs draw light directly from thousands of tiny red, green, and blue LEDs, compared to the traditional method of reflecting white or blue LEDs through an LCD panel. RGB TVs produce more accurate, more saturated colors with extremely precise control across the screen, which also contributes to a massive boost in contrast and brightness.

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Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums, TVs, beauty devices, and eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in these categories helps her make thoughtful recommendations for how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017.