Smart TVs are so common it doesn't feel necessary to add the 'smart' to them. You'd have to hunt high and low to find a new TV that doesn't come with some form of smart capability or features built-in, whether that's LG's WebOS, Google's Android TV that's used on Sony and Hisense TVs, or Samsung's Tizen.

Although the majority of these smart TV platforms function in the same way: giving you access to apps, streaming services and smart home functionality, each has its pros and cons. So, for that reason, we've put together this guide to the best smart TV platforms available right now, whether your soon-to-be set is 40-inch, 55-inch, or larger – with the very best smart TV models of 2019 listed at the bottom of this article.

We've come a long way from the early days of smart TVs, which were marked by sub-standard performance, non-existent software updates, and a general lack of manufacturer support.

In the upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, too, you can be sure there'll be plenty of smart TVs getting sharp discounts, and you'll want to know which sets, brands, or platforms you should be gunning to get in your home. We have a dedicated Black Friday TV deals page too for the best and latest offers in that department.