LG 2025 Lineup
LG's 2025 TVs feature webOS and explicitly list AV1 support in specs for all series, covering OLED, QNED, NanoCell, and LED models. This makes LG one of the most consistent brands for AV1 compatibility.
Series | Model Examples (Europe) | Panel Type | AV1 Support | Key Features | Availability |
OLED M5 (Signature) | OLED65M5, OLED77M5, OLED83M5, OLED97M5 | OLED Evo | Yes | Wireless design, high brightness, Dolby Vision | Europe-wide |
OLED G5 | OLED48G5, OLED55G5, OLED65G5, OLED77G5, OLED83G5, OLED97G5 | OLED Evo | Yes | Gallery stand option, 144Hz gaming | Europe-wide |
OLED C5 | OLED42C5, OLED48C5, OLED55C5, OLED65C5, OLED77C5, OLED83C5 | OLED Evo | Yes | Versatile sizes, AI processing | Europe-wide |
OLED B5 | OLED48B5, OLED55B5, OLED65B5, OLED77B5, OLED83B5 | OLED | Yes | Affordable OLED entry, 120Hz refresh | Europe-wide |
QNED90A (QNED Evo) | 55QNED90, 65QNED90, 75QNED90, 85QNED90 | QNED Mini LED | Yes | Quantum Dot, local dimming | Europe-wide |
QNED9M (QNED Evo) | 65QNED9M, 75QNED9M, 86QNED9M | QNED Mini LED | Yes | Large sizes, HDR10+ | Europe-wide |
QNED85A (QNED Evo) | 50QNED85, 55QNED85, 65QNED85, 75QNED85, 86QNED85, 100QNED85 | QNED Mini LED | Yes | Up to 100 inches, Dolby Atmos | Europe-wide |
QNED82A (QNED) | 43QNED82, 50QNED82, 55QNED82, 65QNED82, 75QNED82, 86QNED82 | QNED LED | Yes | Mid-range, 120Hz gaming | Europe-wide |
QNED80A (QNED) | 43QNED80, 50QNED80, 55QNED80, 65QNED80, 75QNED80, 86QNED80 | QNED LED | Yes | Affordable QNED, AI upscaling | Europe-wide |
NANO90A (NanoCell) | 43NANO90A, 50NANO90A, 55NANO90A, 65NANO90A, 75NANO90A | NanoCell LED | Yes | Color enhancement, 4K resolution | Europe-wide |
NANO80A (NanoCell) | 43NANO80A, 50NANO80A, 55NANO80A, 65NANO80A, 75NANO80A, 86NANO80A | NanoCell LED | Yes | Entry NanoCell, smart features | Europe-wide |
UA75 | 43UA7500, 50UA7500, 55UA7500, 65UA7500, 75UA7500, 86UA7500 | LED | Yes | Basic LED, DVB-T2/S2/C tuner | Europe-wide |
UA73 | 43UA7300, 50UA7300, 55UA7300, 65UA7300 | LED | Yes | Budget option, Bluetooth | Europe-wide |
All LG models support DVB-T2/S2/C tuners for Europe and include AV1 as part of video codec specs (MPEG2/MPEG4, HEVC, VP9-2, AV1).
Samsung 2025 Lineup
Samsung's 2025 TVs run on Tizen OS, and sources confirm AV1 support across the range, especially for Netflix HDR10+ compatibility (requiring AV1 from 2021 models onward). High-end Neo QLED and OLED series are highlighted.
Series | Model Examples (Europe) | Panel Type | AV1 Support | Key Features | Availability |
Neo QLED 8K | QN900D, QN800D | Mini LED | Yes | 8K resolution, AI upscaling | Europe-wide |
Neo QLED 4K | QN95D, QN90D, QN85D | Mini LED | Yes | Quantum Matrix, 144Hz gaming | Europe-wide |
OLED | S95D, S90D, S85D | QD-OLED | Yes | Glare-free, Dolby Atmos | Select regions (no 42-inch at launch) |
QLED | Q80D, Q70D, Q60D | QLED LED | Yes (likely in mid/high-end) | HDR10+, Tizen smart platform | Europe-wide |
Samsung's AV1 support is tied to streaming enhancements, with all 2025 models compatible per Netflix statements.
Sony 2025 Lineup
Sony's 2025 range mixes new and carryover models on Google TV. AV1 is supported in recent high-end series (e.g., Bravia XR), but not explicitly confirmed for all 2025 entries; evidence from prior models suggests yes for OLED/Mini LED.
Series | Model Examples (Europe) | Panel Type | AV1 Support | Key Features | Availability |
Bravia 9 (carryover) | K65XR90, K75XR90, K85XR90 | Mini LED | Likely Yes | XR Processor, 4K/120Hz | Europe-wide |
Bravia 8 II | K55XR8M2, K65XR8M2 | QD-OLED | Likely Yes | 25% brighter, Acoustic Surface Audio | Europe-wide |
Bravia 8 (carryover) | K55XR80, K65XR80, K77XR80 | OLED | Likely Yes | Dolby Vision, Google TV | Europe-wide |
Bravia 7 (carryover) | 55XR70, 65XR70, 75XR70, 85XR70 | Mini LED | Likely Yes | High brightness, gaming modes | Europe-wide |
Bravia 5 | 55XR50, 65XR50, 75XR50, 85XR50, 98XR50 | Mini LED | Likely Yes | XR Backlight Master Drive | Europe-wide |
Bravia 3 | 43S35, 50S35, 55S35, 65S35, 75S35, 85S35 | LED | Possible (software) | Direct LED, 50Hz | Europe-wide |
Lower-end like W800 may lack hardware AV1.
TCL 2025 Lineup
TCL uses Google TV or Android TV, with AV1 support since 2020. 2025 models end in 'K' (e.g., C8K in Europe).
Series | Model Examples (Europe) | Panel Type | AV1 Support | Key Features | Availability |
X11K | Various (limited) | Mini LED | Yes | High brightness, Dolby Atmos FlexConnect | Select Europe (not UK) |
QM8K/C8K | QM8K series | QLED/Mini LED | Yes | 8K options, DTS:X | Europe-wide |
T8C | T8C QLED | QLED | Yes | 4K HDR, gaming features | France, Spain, Germany, UK |
Hisense 2025 Lineup
Hisense runs VIDAA OS in Europe, with AV1 in recent models.
Series | Model Examples (Europe) | Panel Type | AV1 Support | Key Features | Availability |
U8Q | 55U8Q, 65U8Q, 75U8Q, 85U8Q, 100U8Q | Mini LED | Likely Yes | 5000 nits, 165Hz gaming | UK/Europe |
U7Q Pro | 55U7Q Pro, 65U7Q Pro, 75U7Q Pro, 85U7Q Pro, 100U7Q Pro | Mini LED | Likely Yes | Hi-View AI Engine PRO | UK/Europe |
U7Q | 50U7Q, 55U7Q, 65U7Q, 75U7Q, 85U7Q, 100U7Q | Mini LED | Likely Yes | 144Hz Game Mode | UK/Europe |
A85Q | A85Q series | OLED | Likely Yes | Pixel dimming, Freely platform | UK/Europe |
Philips 2025 Lineup
Philips uses Titan OS or Google TV, with AV1 since 2022.
Series | Model Examples (Europe) | Panel Type | AV1 Support | Key Features | Availability |
OLED+950 | 65OLED950, 77OLED950 | OLED Meta 3.0 | Likely Yes | 3700 nits, Ambilight Plus | Europe-wide |
OLED+910 | 55OLED910, 65OLED910, 77OLED910 | OLED Meta 3.0 | Likely Yes | Bowers & Wilkins audio | Europe-wide |
OLED810 | 42OLED810, 48OLED810, 55OLED810, 65OLED810, 77OLED810 | OLED_EX | Likely Yes | 1500 nits, 9th Gen P5 | Select (not all in UK) |
OLED760 | 48OLED760, 55OLED760, 65OLED760, 77OLED760 | OLED_EX | Likely Yes | 1000 nits, Titan OS | Europe-wide |
MLED950 | 65MLED950 | Mini LED | Likely Yes | 1200 nits, 7th Gen P5 | Europe-wide |
Panasonic 2025 Lineup
Panasonic uses Fire TV, with AV1 in flagship models.
Series | Model Examples (Europe) | Panel Type | AV1 Support | Key Features | Availability |
Z95B | 55Z95B, 65Z95B, 77Z95B | Primary RGB Tandem OLED | Likely Yes | ThermalFlow tech, 144Hz gaming | Europe-wide |
Z90B | 42Z90B, 48Z90B, 55Z90B, 65Z90B, 77Z90B | WRGB OLED | Likely Yes | HCX Pro AI Mk II | Europe-wide |
Z80B | 48Z80B, 55Z80B, 65Z80B | WRGB OLED | Likely Yes | Dolby Vision, 120Hz | Europe-wide |
W95B | 55W95B, 65W95B, 75W95B, 85W95B | Mini LED | Likely Yes | High color gamut, local dimming | Europe-wide |
In summary, AV1 support is widespread in 2025 European TVs, but for absolute certainty, check model-specific datasheets on sites like flatpanelshd.com or manufacturer portals, as firmware updates can add features.