65 inches is the sweet spot for many living rooms, but you have to look beyond just screen size to find the best TV for you. I’ve been reviewing TVs for more than 10 years and have tested hundreds of models. I’m a trained and certified TV calibrator, and I’ve put every model on this list through a battery of tests. I measure every TV’s color range and accuracy, contrast, and even input lag for gamers. Of course, I also watch movies and shows on them because raw numbers don’t tell the whole story. With standout picture quality, a strong feature set, and a reasonable price, the Hisense U8N is our top overall pick among 65-inch TVs. If it doesn’t suit your needs, there are plenty of recommended alternatives from LG, Samsung, and other brands, so read on for the best TVs available in 65 inches.
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Pros & Cons
Incredibly bright picture with strong contrast
Wide colors
144Hz native refresh rate with VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
Supports Apple AirPlay, Google Assistant, Google Cast
Blacks aren’t as deep as they can be on OLED TVs
Gaming mode can cause clipping in highlights
Why We Picked It
The Hisense U8N is by far the brightest TV we’ve tested. It also has excellent color performance and a generous set of features including hands-free Google Assistant as well as Apple AirPlay and Google Cast support, all at a very reasonable price.
Who It’s For
This is a bit pricier than a budget TV, but not by much. For the price, it’s easily one of the best choices available.
Specs & Configurations
Panel Type
LED
Screen Size
65 inches
Resolution
3,840 by 2,160
Video Inputs
HDMI, USB, Composite, RF
HDR
Dolby Vision, HDR-10
HDMI Ports
4
Streaming Services
Yes
Screen Brightness
2755 nits
Black Level
0.01 cd/m^2
Contrast Ratio
393,571:1
Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Input Lag (Game Mode)
7.4 ms
AMD FreeSync
FreeSync Premium Pro
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Hisense U8N Review
Best Premium OLED TV
LG Evo G4 OLED TV
Pros & Cons
Bright picture
Vibrant, accurate color
Excellent gaming performance
WebOS smart TV platform is loaded with features
Includes a table stand
Expensive
Slightly clunky remote
Why We Picked It
Simply put, the LG Evo G4 is one of the best-looking TVs we’ve ever tested. It’s extremely bright for an OLED, with vivid color and a lifelike picture. It also has a large set of features and excellent gaming performance.
Who It’s For
This is one of two premium OLED TV to get if it’s in your budget. The Panasonic Z95A is similarly priced, even brighter, and has a 4.1.2-channel speaker system, but those speakers mean it isn’t as sleek as the Evo G4, and its colors aren’t as accurate. That gives the LG Evo G4 the edge.
Specs & Configurations
Panel Type
OLED
Screen Size
65 inches
Resolution
3,840 by 2,160
Video Inputs
HDMI, RF, USB
HDR
Dolby Vision, HDR-10
HDMI Ports
4
Streaming Services
Yes
Screen Brightness
1103 nits
Contrast Ratio
Infinite
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Input Lag (Game Mode)
1 ms
AMD FreeSync
FreeSync
Nvidia G-Sync
G-Sync Compatible
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LG Evo G4 OLED TV Review
Best Cheap TV
Hisense U6N
Pros & Cons
Excellent color performance
Very strong contrast with deep blacks
Feature-packed Google TV interface
Supports Apple AirPlay and Google Cast
Hands-free Google Assistant voice control
Affordable
Irritating LEDs when the microphone is muted
Why We Picked It
The Hisense U6N doesn’t get nearly as bright as the U8N, but it’s also far more affordable. It still offers excellent color performance with wide, accurate reach, and has plenty of features through Google TV, such as hands-free Google Assistant and support for Apple AirPlay.
Who It’s For
This is our top pick among budget TVs, and it should be the first one you look at if you’re trying to save money without sacrificing picture quality. In fact, it’s the third consecutive model in Hisense’s U6 series to earn our top recommendation for TV shoppers on a budget. It won’t compete with premium TVs, but it looks amazing for the price.
Specs & Configurations
Panel Type
LED
Screen Size
65 inches
Resolution
3,840 by 2,160
Video Inputs
HDMI, Composite, USB, RF
HDR
Dolby Vision, HDR-10
HDMI Ports
4
Streaming Services
Yes
Screen Brightness
700 nits
Black Level
0.01 cd/m^2
Contrast Ratio
233,333:1
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Input Lag (Game Mode)
3.6 ms
AMD FreeSync
None
Nvidia G-Sync
None
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Hisense U6N Review
Best Midrange OLED TV
LG Evo C3 OLED TV
Pros & Cons
Fantastic color and contrast
Incredibly low input lag
Slim, sleek design
Why We Picked It
The LG Evo C3 OLED shows pleasing colors and is quite responsive. We also like its Dolby Vision support and intuitive webOS smart TV interface.
Who It’s For
If you want a TV with the kind of picture quality only an OLED panel can offer, the Evo C3 is one of your best options. It offers a dimmer picture than the LG G4 or Samsung’s S95D, but is also significantly less expensive and just as gamer-friendly thanks to its sub-millisecond input lag.
Specs & Configurations
Panel Type
OLED
Screen Size
65 inches
Resolution
3,840 by 2,160
Video Inputs
HDMI, RF, USB
HDR
Dolby Vision, HDR-10
HDMI Ports
4
Streaming Services
Yes
Screen Brightness
651 nits
Black Level
0 cd/m^2
Contrast Ratio
Infinite
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Input Lag (Game Mode)
0 ms
AMD FreeSync
FreeSync
Nvidia G-Sync
G-Sync Compatible
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LG Evo C3 OLED TV Review
Best for Spatial Audio
Panasonic Z95A OLED TV
Pros & Cons
Incredibly bright for an OLED TV
Wide, generally accurate colors
Spatial audio speaker system
Robust Amazon Fire TV interface
Hands-free Amazon Alexa and Apple AirPlay
144Hz VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium
Expensive
Only available in 65 inches
No ATSC 3.0 at launch
Why We Picked It
After nearly a decade away, Panasonic is back in the North American TV market with a truly auspicious return. The Z95A is the brightest OLED TV we’ve tested yet, and it features a built-in 4.1.2-channel speaker system for spatial audio. Overall, it’s a great-looking OLED TV and a worthy competitor to the LG Evo G4.
Who It’s For
The Z95A is the TV to get if you want to splurge on the brightest picture an OLED can put out and get powerful sound without setting up extra speakers in the process. The speakers mean it’s much bulkier than the LG Evo G4, and its color performance isn’t quite as accurate, but it still literally outshines the LG. Figuratively, though, LG has the edge if you’re willing to set up a soundbar, thanks to its better colors and incredibly sleek, slim design.
Specs & Configurations
Panel Type
OLED
Screen Size
65 inches
Resolution
3,840 by 2,160 pixels
Video Inputs
HDMI, RF, USB
HDR
Dolby Vision, HDR-10
HDMI Ports
4
Streaming Services
Yes
Screen Brightness
1376 nits
Contrast Ratio
Infinite
Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Input Lag (Game Mode)
4.7 ms
AMD FreeSync
FreeSync Premium
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Panasonic Z95A OLED TV Review
Best Outdoor TV
SunBriteTV Veranda 3 Series
Pros & Cons
Ruggedized for outdoor use
Wide, accurate colors with Dolby Vision support
Android TV provides phone mirroring, streaming media, and voice control
Low input lag
Expensive
Doesn’t include a stand
High black levels
Why We Picked It
Outdoor TVs are a different beast than regular TVs. They need to be able to hold up to water, dirt, and extreme temperatures that would ruin most normal TVs, which means they need armor. They aren’t very sleek, their pictures are usually less bright and colorful, and they almost always cost much more than their indoor equivalents, but those are the prices you pay for a TV you can mount on your deck or in your backyard. The SunBriteTV Veranda Series 3 is the best one we’ve tested so far, with a solid picture that is easily visible in partial shade. It offers good color performance and lots of built-in features through Android TV (notable for outdoor TVs, which tend to offer limited connectivity and streaming features).
Who It’s For
If you want to a TV outside for your yard, porch, deck, or pool, this is the one to get. It’s sturdy enough to handle a downpour, plus it has excellent picture quality for its category. Cheaper outdoor TVs exist, but this one actually looks good.
Specs & Configurations
Panel Type
LED
Screen Size
65 inches
Resolution
3,840 by 2,160
Video Inputs
HDMI, USB, Composite, RF
HDR
HDR-10, Dolby Vision
HDMI Ports
4
Streaming Services
Yes
Screen Brightness
722.53 nits
Black Level
0.2 cd/m^2
Contrast Ratio
3,631:1
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Input Lag (Game Mode)
8.6 ms
AMD FreeSync
FreeSync
Nvidia G-Sync
None
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SunBriteTV Veranda 3 Series Review
Best Budget Fire TV
Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED
Pros & Cons
Excellent color and strong contrast
Hands-free Amazon Alexa
Inexpensive
Not particularly bright
Light bloom can overpower shadow detail
Why We Picked It
Amazon’s Fire TV Omni QLED boasts some much-needed picture quality improvements over the first Fire TV Omni. It doesn’t get as bright as some competitors, but it looks much better than its predecessor and packs all of the same excellent Fire TV features, including hands-free Alexa. It also has Apple AirPlay support.
Who It’s For
The Fire TV Omni QLED makes the most sense for dedicated Amazon users who want an inexpensive TV that integrates easily with their Alexa smart home. The Hisense U6K costs less and performs a bit better, but hands-free Alexa support is a pretty significant advantage of the Fire TV Omni.
Specs & Configurations
Panel Type
LED
Screen Size
65 inches
Resolution
3,840 by 2,160
Video Inputs
HDMI, RF, USB
HDR
Dolby Vision, HDR-10
HDMI Ports
4
Streaming Services
Yes
Screen Brightness
474 nits
Black Level
0 cd/m^2
Contrast Ratio
118,500:1
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Input Lag (Game Mode)
3.2 ms
AMD FreeSync
None
Nvidia G-Sync
None
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Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Review
Brightest LED TV
TCL QM8 Class QLED TV
Pros & Cons
Extremely bright
Excellent contrast
Plenty of gaming features
Supports Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, and hands-free Google Assistant
Colors are slightly warm out of the box
Slight light bloom
Why We Picked It
The TCL QM8 Class of TVs puts out the most light we’ve seen (with an HDR signal and an 18% white field), edging out the Hisense U8N by about 500 nits. It’s a great TV overall, though its colors aren’t as accurate as the Hisense model.
Who It’s For
If you want the brightest TV possible, this is the one to get. It’s also reasonably priced considering its capabilities.
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TCL QM8 Class QLED TV Review
Best 8K TV
Samsung QN900D 8K QLED TV
Pros & Cons
Excellent picture quality for 4K content
Upconversion from 1080p to 4K looks quite good
Full of features including Apple AirPlay and hands-free Alexa
Fantastic gaming performance
Expensive
8K content still isn’t readily available and upconversion to 8K isn’t much better than native 4K
Tizen smart TV OS is frustrating
No Dolby Vision
Why We Picked It
To be clear, 8K still isn’t really a viable TV resolution. There isn’t any native 8K content, and there’s no 8K media on the horizon. That said, 8K TVs exist, and theoretically, high-end gaming PCs can at least run games at that resolution. If you really want an 8K TV, the Samsung QN900D is the best choice. Its picture quality is excellent, it’s loaded with features including Apple AirPlay 2, hands-free Amazon Alexa, and an ATSC 3.0 tuner, and it’s generally an all-around solid TV. It’s just really expensive for a TV that you aren’t going to get the most out of for some time.
Who It’s For
The QN900D is for early adopters who are willing to spend a lot of money to get an 8K TV even if there isn’t any content for it yet. It can also be of interest to PC gamers with deep pockets who have systems that can take advantage of the resolution.
Specs & Configurations
Panel Type
LED
Screen Size
65 inches
Resolution
7,680 by 4,320
Video Inputs
HDMI, RF, USB
HDR
HDR-10
HDMI Ports
4
Streaming Services
Yes
Screen Brightness
1096 nits
Contrast Ratio
Infinite
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Input Lag (Game Mode)
2 ms
AMD FreeSync
FreeSync Premium Pro
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Samsung QN900D 8K QLED TV Review
Buying Guide: The Best 65-Inch TVs for 2024
What Is the Best 65-Inch TV for the Price?If you want to get a big screen for a relatively small price, liquid crystal display (LCD) TVs are the way to go. The technology uses a liquid crystal panel to form individual pixels, which a backlight system then lights up. The LCD backlight system is currently exclusively light-emitting diodes (LED), which is why these are sometimes called LED TVs.LCD is the most common TV technology, and the most affordable. How affordable? Hisense’s 65-inch U6N is currently available for around $650. Just note that it doesn’t have the brightest or most colorful picture. If you want to step up your picture quality, the 65-inch member of the Editors’ Choice-winning Hisense U8N series has a retail price of $1,499.99 but can consistently be found for around $1,149.99.
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If you want to go bigger than that, prepare to spend more. The good news is that TVs in the 75-inch range are much more affordable than they were even a few years ago. For an idea of what’s available in that range, check out our favorite extra-large-screen TVs.What Is the Best 65-Inch OLED TV?Organic light-emitting diode (OLED) TVs are a completely different (and much more expensive) technology from LCD TVs, but they’re usually worth their premium price. OLED panels both form the individual pixels and produce the light for them in the same space, thus allowing each pixel to brighten or dim as necessary. This negates the need for a backlight system and means that OLED TVs can be incredibly thin (the panels themselves are often just a quarter of an inch thick). These models can also produce perfect black levels that most LCD TVs can’t touch.
Panasonic Z95A OLED TV (Credit: Will Greenwald)
The first OLED TV was an 11-inch Sony model that looked like a desk lamp and cost $2,500 some 11 years ago. Now, the 65-inch version of LG’s fantastic C3 costs the same amount. Brands such as Vizio sell solid OLED TVs for far less, while Samsung has been putting out pricier OLED TVs with remarkably bright pictures (and its S95D, while much more expensive than LG’s C-series OLEDs, offers some of the best performance we’ve ever seen). Panasonic has recently returned to the North American TV market with OLED TVs as well, and its Z95A is just as impressive as the LG Evo G4 and Samsung’s S95D.
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Finally, if you aren’t sure that a 65-inch model is the right size for you, head over to our story on how to choose the right TV screen size. If you want to save money, check out our list of the best cheap TVs.
