Best TVs with Freely built in
Freely is built into many new Hisense, TCL, Panasonic, Sharp, Toshiba, Philips, Bush and Haier TVs, but not Samsung, LG or Sony. The cheapest on Freely's own listing is the Hisense A6, from £229 for the 43-inch.
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The picks
Cheapest big screen
Hisense A6 series with Freely
Freely's listing starts at £229 for the 43-inch, with sizes up to 85 inches.
Worth knowing: Freely needs a broadband connection of at least 10Mbps, and live channels streamed through Freely can't be recorded.
Cheap QLED
Bush QSF26 series
4K QLED with Dolby Vision and Fire TV, from £249.
Worth knowing: Freely streaming needs a broadband connection of at least 10Mbps.
From £249 RRPDetailsSee it on AmazonStep up in picture
TCL TC6 QLED with Freely
A QLED panel at a mid-range price, from £249 for the 43-inch on Freely's listing.
Worth knowing: Same Freely rules as any TV: at least 10Mbps broadband, and no recording of streamed live channels.
Best sound
Panasonic W85B series
120Hz QLED with Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos with a built-in subwoofer, from £399.
Worth knowing: Costs more than budget QLEDs of the same size.
From £399 RRPDetailsSee it on AmazonBrightest, for gaming
Hisense U7Q series
Mini-LED with 144Hz VRR and auto game mode, from £449.
Worth knowing: Freely's page doesn't name its smart platform.
From £449 RRPDetailsSee it on AmazonAmbilight
Philips PUS8500 Ambilight series
QLED with Philips' Ambilight glow behind the screen, from £345.
Worth knowing: Freely's page doesn't name its HDR formats or gaming features.
From £345 RRPDetailsSee it on AmazonPremium OLED
Panasonic Z90B OLED series
4K OLED at 144Hz with Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos, in sizes from 42 to 77 inches.
Worth knowing: A premium price. Freely needs at least 10Mbps broadband and can't record streamed live channels.
Side by side
| Model | Freely (live TV over broadband) | Needs an aerial |
|---|---|---|
| Hisense A6 series with Freely | Yes | No |
| Bush QSF26 series | Yes | No |
| TCL TC6 QLED with Freely | Yes | No |
| Panasonic W85B series | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Hisense U7Q series | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Philips PUS8500 Ambilight series | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Panasonic Z90B OLED series | Yes | No |
From Freely’s, NOW’s and the makers’ own lists. “Not confirmed” means they don’t say, so we don’t claim it.
How to choose
- Freely needs broadband of at least 10Mbps, and live channels streamed through it can't be recorded.
- Already have a Samsung, LG or Sony? Add Freely with a Freely box rather than replacing the TV.
- Want to record? Keep an aerial and a recorder: Freely itself doesn't record.
Rather someone did it for you?
Having a new TV set up at home usually costs £25 to £80: unpacked, connected to your aerial, Wi-Fi, box and soundbar, tuned, and shown how it works. Find a checked local fitter.
Questions
- Do Samsung, LG or Sony TVs have Freely?
- No. Freely says to add it with a Freely streaming device instead.
- Do I still need an aerial with a Freely TV?
- No, Freely brings the live channels over broadband. An aerial is still useful if your broadband is slow or you want to record.
Related guides
Hisense A6 series with FreelyCheapest big screen
See it on AmazonDesk research by Tely from the makers’, Freely’s and NOW’s own pages, checked 4th November 2026. We haven’t tested these ourselves; each product page lists its sources. Prices are the makers’ listed starting prices; shops often charge less. How we check.