4 Smart TVs Compatible With Screen Mirroring (With Pictures)

Screen mirroring is a great way to share content with your family and friends. Instead of viewing photos or videos on a small screen, you can share them on your larger smart TV screen. 

You can also mirror games or movies from your phone or computer onto your smart TV.

While smart TVs use only a few systems for wireless mirroring, it can be overwhelming to choose the perfect smart TV for the best mirroring experience.

So what are the best options?

Chromecast or Airplay?

When it comes to wireless screen mirroring technology, Google’s Chromecast and Apple’s Airplay are the top choices.

While they are not the only choices, they are the top picks of smart TV manufacturers for a screen mirroring system.

While they both have respective strengths and witnesses, the TVs in this list all have Chromecast as their screen mirroring system.

Why Chromecast? Chromecast is compatible with more devices. Airplay only works with iOS or Mac OSX devices.

You can also check our guide here on how to block devices from casting to your TV.

1. Our Top Pick: Sony A8H

There’s no better choice for Chromecast than a smart TV that uses Google’s operating system.

The Sony A8H comes with Chromecast built-in, which also gives it Google Assistant and Alexa compatibility.

What else does the A8H offer?

• It features an OLED display, which gives you excellent blacks and an infinite contrast ratio that comes in handy when watching at night.
• The A8H also handles reflections without any issues while providing remarkable peak brightness that can handle glare.
• Viewing angles are also great.
• For those into video games, the A8H has a near-perfect response time and low input lag. But if you are after a Variable Refresh Rate, this smart TV lacks it.

The Sony A8H comes in 55 and 65-inch variants.

2. The Budget Pick: Vizio V Series

If you are looking for something more affordable, the Vizio V Series is an excellent option.

The Vizio V Series has Chromecast available out-of-the-box. 

The Vizio V series offers remarkable color accuracy, and it has a very low input lag and good reflection handling.

But the V Series is challenged when handling glare in brighter rooms, and while it has low lag, the same can’t be said about its response time. The response time on the V Series makes motion blurry in fast-paced scenes, and it does not have a black frame insertion for clarity.

The V Series does have HDR, but there is not much of a difference compared with SDR.

Viewing angles could be improved.

However, even with the drawbacks, given its competitive price, this TV is a great option. The Vizio V Series has smart TV sizes that range from 40 to 75 inches.

3. Sony X900H

The Sony X900H is a formidable, Chromecast-equipped 4k smart TV that works great for screen mirroring.

• If you are looking for color accuracy, the X900H does it well. And you won’t have to spend a lot of time calibrating it, as the color is quite good right out of the box.
• The X900H also features a VA panel that provides a remarkable contrast ratio and a full-array local dimming that sharpens shades of black for heightened accuracy when used in dark rooms.
• The X900H does well in the dark, but it can also handle different lighting conditions. The X900H handles reflections and glare without much issue.
• Motion blur is not a problem with the X900H. It has a fast response time and the option to use a black frame insertion.
• If you like playing mobile games but want a more satisfying experience, you’ll be pleased to know that the X900H has a low input lag so that you can play your mobile games on your TV. But if you are looking for variable refresh rate support, the X900H has it, but Sony has yet to activate it.
• The X900H has a weakness of narrow viewing angles.

The Sony X900H comes in 55, 65, 75, and 85-inch models.

4. Vizio OLED

The Vizio OLED is one of Vizio’s most recent smart TVs, and it is their first entry to OLED displays.

It comes with Chromecast built-in and also supports Alexa.

• As an OLED TV, this smart TV can turn off pixels for an infinite contrast ratio and black uniformity.
• When it comes to HDR content, the color gamut on the Vizio OLED is quite good, but it’s not as bright as you would hope.
• If you want to mirror your game to the TV, the Vizio OLED also comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate and low input lag. The Vizio OLED claims to have variable refresh rate support, but it is not good.
• Like any other OLED TV, the Vizio OLED is prone to burn-in.

The Vizio OLED comes in 55 and 65-inch models.

How Much Should You Spend on a Smart TV with Screen Mirroring?

If you plan to upgrade your smart TV only because you want Chromecast, you should instead consider buying a Chromecast unit, which costs only around $50 on average.

But if you believe it’s time for a TV upgrade, then you should plan on spending somewhere between $500 to $2,000, depending on the screen size you want.

Final Thoughts:

You might have noticed that some of the leading brands like Samsung and LG are not listed here. That’s because LG uses Airplay, which is only compatible with Apple products, while Samsung has a screen mirroring system that’s exclusive to their devices.

It’s not at all hard to find a smart TV with built-in screen mirroring. It’s already a standard feature. That said, if you want a versatile mirroring system, it’s better to go for Chromecast.

But if you primarily use Apple products and know you want to stick with all things Apple, then Airplay is for you.

Remember that these are not the only options available. You may want to check other models by the brands listed, which are most likely to carry Chromecast. LG is most likely to use Airplay.