If you want OLED contrast without paying flagship money, the LG B5 is the easy pick. It starts under $1,000 in 55-inch (before deals) and still brings high refresh rate gaming features plus webOS cloud gaming support.
Pros
+Excellent value entry into OLED with infinite contrast and punchy colors
+High refresh rate and strong connectivity for the price
+Gaming-ready with AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync
+webOS supports cloud gaming and easy smart home integration
+Available up to 83-inch, with the big size often priced under $2,000
Cons
-Lower peak brightness than more expensive OLED TVs
-Not as strong for very bright rooms compared to higher-end models