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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. Picture quality, features, and price are all important considerations, and you’ll encounter no shortage of technical terms like QLED and HDR when assessing your options. I’m here to help you decode those details with this list of the best 65-inch TVs for every budget. I’ve been reviewing TVs for more than 10 years, and have tested hundreds of models stretching from before the fall of plasma screens and CCFL backlights to the rise of QLED, OLED, and mini-LED. 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. The Hisense U8N is PCMag’s top overall pick among 65-inch TVs, with standout brightness and the lowest price among the highest-rated models on this list. 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, and be sure to check out the individual review of each model you’re considering for even more details.
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Why We Picked ItThe 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 ForThis is a bit pricier than a budget TV, but not by much. For the price, it’s easily one of the best choices available.
PROS
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
CONS
Blacks aren’t as deep as they can be on OLED TVs
Gaming mode can cause clipping in highlights
SPECS
Name
Value
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
VRR
Input Lag (Game Mode)
7.4 ms
AMD FreeSync
FreeSync Premium Pro
Nvidia G-Sync
Learn More
Hisense U8N Review
LG Evo G4 OLED TV
Best Premium OLED TV
Why We Picked ItSimply 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 ForThis is the premium OLED TV to get if it’s in your budget. The comparably priced Samsung S95D comes close to the G4 in picture quality, but it’s not quite as accurate and its Tizen OS smart TV platform is not as user-friendly.
PROS
Bright picture
Vibrant, accurate color
Excellent gaming performance
WebOS smart TV platform is loaded with features
Includes a table stand
CONS
Expensive
Slightly clunky remote
SPECS
Name
Value
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
Black Level
Contrast Ratio
Infinite
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
VRR
Input Lag (Game Mode)
1 ms
AMD FreeSync
FreeSync
Nvidia G-Sync
G-Sync Compatible
Learn More
LG Evo G4 OLED TV Review
LG Evo C3 OLED TV
Best Midrange OLED TV
Why We Picked ItThe 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 ForIf 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.
PROS
Fantastic color and contrast
Incredibly low input lag
Slim, sleek design
SPECS
Name
Value
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
VRR
Input Lag (Game Mode)
0 ms
AMD FreeSync
FreeSync
Nvidia G-Sync
G-Sync Compatible
Learn More
LG Evo C3 OLED TV Review
Hisense U6K
Best Affordable LCD TV
Why We Picked ItYou usually get what you pay for, but you can also make sure you get the most bang for your buck with some smart shopping. The Hisense U6K 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 Apple AirPlay. It’s being replaced by the U6N, but if you can still find this model it remains a great deal.Who It’s ForThis is one of our top picks for budget TVs and should be one of the first you look at if you’re trying to save money without sacrificing picture quality. It won’t compete with top-end premium TVs, but it looks amazing for the price.
PROS
Excellent color
Improved black levels and contrast from previous generation
Google TV, Google Cast, and hands-free Google Assistant
Apple AirPlay
Low input lag
CONS
Not particularly bright
Colors in Theater Day mode are inaccurate
SPECS
Name
Value
Panel Type
LED
Screen Size
65 inches
Resolution
3,840 by 2,160
Video Inputs
HDMI, Composite, RF, USB
HDR
Dolby Vision, HDR-10
HDMI Ports
4
Streaming Services
Yes
Screen Brightness
591 nits
Black Level
0.02 cd/m^2
Contrast Ratio
39,400:1
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
VRR
Input Lag (Game Mode)
3.7 ms
AMD FreeSync
None
Nvidia G-Sync
None
Learn More
Hisense U6K Review
SunBriteTV Veranda 3 Series
Best Outdoor TV
Why We Picked ItOutdoor 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 ForIf 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.
PROS
Ruggedized for outdoor use
Wide, accurate colors with Dolby Vision support
Android TV provides phone mirroring, streaming media, and voice control
Low input lag
CONS
Expensive
Doesn’t include a stand
High black levels
SPECS
Name
Value
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
VRR
Input Lag (Game Mode)
8.6 ms
AMD FreeSync
FreeSync
Nvidia G-Sync
None
Learn More
SunBriteTV Veranda 3 Series Review
Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED
Best Fire TV
Why We Picked ItAmazon’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 ForThis 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.
PROS
Excellent color and strong contrast
Hands-free Amazon Alexa
Inexpensive
CONS
Not particularly bright
Light bloom can overpower shadow detail
SPECS
Name
Value
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
VRR
Input Lag (Game Mode)
3.2 ms
AMD FreeSync
None
Nvidia G-Sync
None
Learn More
Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Review
Samsung QN90D QLED TV
Best QLED TV
Why We Picked ItThe QN90D, Samsung’s current flagship QLED TV, is a bit dimmer than last year’s QN95C (which itself wasn’t quite as bright as the previous year’s QN90B), but it still offers impressive brightness overall with deep blacks and very wide, accurate colors. It’s also loaded with features such as hands-free Amazon Alexa (or Samsung Bixby), Apple AirPlay, and a whole toolbox of tricks for gamers. We have no problem recommending it, despite its high cost.Who It’s ForIf you want a premium LED TV with an excellent picture and use the Alexa voice assistant, the Samsung QN90D could be an ideal match. Just prepare to pay a bit more for it than competing models, and consider the LG Evo G4 OLED if you can push your budget just a bit more.
PROS
Strong contrast and color with effectively perfect blacks
Lots of features
Excellent gaming performance
Multiple size options from 43 to 98 inches
CONS
Tizen OS smart TV platform lags behind competitors
No Dolby Vision or ATSC 3.0
SPECS
Name
Value
Panel Type
LED
Screen Size
65 inches
Resolution
3,840 by 2,160
Video Inputs
HDMI, RF, USB
HDR
HDR-10
HDMI Ports
4
Streaming Services
Yes
Screen Brightness
1253 nits
Black Level
Contrast Ratio
Infinite
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
VRR
Input Lag (Game Mode)
2.9 ms
AMD FreeSync
FreeSync Premium Pro
Nvidia G-Sync
Learn More
Samsung QN90D QLED TV Review
Samsung QN900D 8K QLED TV
Best 8K TV
Why We Picked ItTo 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 ForThe 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.
PROS
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
CONS
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
SPECS
Name
Value
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
Black Level
Contrast Ratio
Infinite
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
VRR
Input Lag (Game Mode)
2 ms
AMD FreeSync
FreeSync Premium Pro
Nvidia G-Sync
Learn More
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 U6K is currently available for around $550. 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?
Samsung S95D (Credit: Will Greenwald)
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.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).
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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.
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