The most popular size for TVs is the 65-inch screen size. They're a great choice for most living rooms and have a big enough screen to deliver an immersive experience. Although they used to be expensive, you can now get the best 65-inch 4k TV for your needs in every price range, as there's a wide selection of models to choose from. This wide selection can make it tough to find the best model for your needs, since similarly priced models can perform very differently from each other. Through our testing process, we determine which models are worth recommending.
Below are our recommendations for the best 65-inch TVs you can buy. Our picks reflect the market as it stands today, so you might still see some 2025 models in this article if they're still available. For different sizes and options, also see our recommendations for the best TVs under $2,000, the best 55-inch TVs, and the best 70-77 inch TVs. You can also vote on which ones you want us to buy and test. To learn more about the newest models on the market, check out our 2026 TV lineup page.
We buy and test dozens of TVs yearly, taking an objective, data-driven approach to deliver results you can trust. Our testing process is complex, with hundreds of individual tests that take over a week to complete. Most of our tests use specially designed test patterns that mimic real content, but we also use the same sources you have at home to ensure our results match the real-world experience. We use two main tools for our testing: a Colorimetry Research CR-100 colorimeter and a CR-250 spectroradiometer.
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Best 65-Inch TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingExpected ReliabilityBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:165HzScreen Finish:MattePanel Type:OLEDSub-Type:QD-OLEDDolby Vision:NoSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 77" 83"The Samsung QN65S95HAFXZA is the best overall 65-inch TV money can buy. This QD-OLED TV delivers an impressive combination of top-tier image quality, advanced gaming features, and all-around versatility. It produces exceptionally vivid colors that are rich, accurate, and bright, creating a stunning viewing experience. With its ability to show inky blacks alongside bright highlights, it looks amazing in dark environments such as home theaters. Unlike many OLED displays that struggle with reflections in well-lit spaces, this model handles them with ease thanks to its matte screen coating. It's also a great option for larger rooms with wide seating arrangements, as the picture remains consistent even when viewed from the sides of the screen.
Gaming on this TV is equally impressive. Its four HDMI 2.1 ports support up to 4k @ 165Hz, making it a great match for both modern consoles and high-end gaming PCs. It also supports all three types of VRR to reduce screen tearing, and motion clarity is outstanding in fast-paced games. While it doesn't support Dolby Vision, many users won't miss it, as the TV's brightness and support for HDR10+ still deliver a fantastic HDR experience.
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Best Upper Mid-Range 65-Inch TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingExpected ReliabilityBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:165HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:OLEDSub-Type:WOLEDDolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:42" 48" 55" 65"If you like what the Samsung S95H OLED offers but need something more affordable, the LG OLED65C6PUA is an excellent option. The biggest downside with it compared to the Samsung OLED is the TV's bright room performance. It's bright enough to handle glare in a moderately lit room, but it doesn't do the best job of reducing the intensity of reflections, so you see mirror-like reflections on the screen in very bright rooms. Colors aren't quite as vivid as they can be on the Samsung, but they still look rich and vibrant in most content. It delivers the same perfect, inky blacks in a dark room, and blacks remain deeper than the Samsung when you have your lights on.
It has a very wide viewing angle, so the TV's picture quality remains consistent from the sides of the screen, making it a solid choice for rooms with wide seating arrangements. Console compatibility is perfect thanks to its four HDMI 2.1 ports, up to 4k @ 165Hz, and VRR, so you can take full advantage of your PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2. Motion is also incredibly clear, which is especially great for fast-paced games. Although it doesn't support HDR10+, it does support the popular Dolby Vision format, which is great for Xbox users and physical media collectors.
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Best Mid-Range 65-Inch TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingExpected ReliabilityBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:165HzScreen Finish:MattePanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 100"If you want a 65-inch TV for a bright living room and don't need the deep, inky blacks of the LG C6 OLED 2026, check out the Hisense 65U7SG instead. This TV is very bright and offers solid reflection handling due to its matte coating, making it a better choice than the top OLEDs for very bright rooms. Although it looks best in a bright room, it's not bad in a dark room, either. You'll see some haloing around bright details and subtitles, but its local dimming feature does an excellent job of keeping blacks deep and uniform overall, and it's not too distracting.
It has four HDMI 2.1 ports that support 4k @ 165Hz, 1080p @ 330Hz, and VRR to reduce screen tearing, so you can take full advantage of your console or push your PC to its limits. There's more motion blur than there is on our OLED picks when playing fast-paced games, but it's not too bad. Additionally, the TV supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+, ensuring you're covered when it comes to the different HDR formats offered by streaming services.
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Best Budget 65-Inch TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingExpected ReliabilityBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:144HzScreen Finish:MattePanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 100"If you're looking for something even cheaper, check out the Hisense U6SF Pro instead. It's a remarkably good TV for the price. The biggest difference between this model and the Hisense U7SG is its peak brightness. It can't handle as much glare from windows or lights, but other than that, it's a very good TV overall, with good picture quality and a wide range of features. It doesn't run the same smart interface as the U7SG, as Hisense opted for the Amazon Fire TV smart interface for this model instead of Google TV. The interface has a modern, polished look, but while you'll find most of the major streaming platforms, the app selection just isn't as good.
This TV stands out for its wide selection of gaming features, including many options not typically available in a budget model. It has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two of its inputs, VRR support, and a boosted refresh rate mode for PC gamers. Sadly, it has a slow response time, though, so motion isn't nearly as crisp as it is on the higher picks on this list.
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Best Cheap 65-Inch TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingExpected ReliabilityBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:60HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:LCDSub-Type:IPSDolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:43" 50" 55" 65" 75" 85"By going with a cheap model, you're not going to get the best image quality or a big set of features, but you can still get an alright TV like the Walmart-exclusive Vizio Mini LED Quantum 4K (VQM65C). Like the Hisense U6SF Pro, it has local dimming to help deepen blacks, but it doesn't work as well as it does on that TV. You still get blacks that are deep enough to avoid looking gray, but they aren't as bold, and there's a more noticeable glow around bright lights and subtitles that can bleed into darker areas of a scene. Colors are pretty vibrant for a cheaper TV, so the image looks colorful enough to avoid looking dull. The TV is bright enough to handle some glare from overhead lights, but any lights directly facing the screen cause mirror-like reflections that are distracting. Fortunately, bright areas stand out pretty well in HDR content, so the TV provides decent image quality no matter what you're watching.
The TV has a wide viewing angle, so you get a similar-looking image when watching from an angle as you do when you're seated directly in front of the screen. It's a bit light on gaming features, but it does support 4k @ 60Hz and 1080p @ 120Hz, and it has VRR to help reduce screen tearing. It even supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+, so it has great compatibility with streaming services.
Notable Mentions
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LG OLED65G6WUA:
The LG G6 OLED goes head-to-head with the Samsung S95H OLED. The LG supports Dolby Vision, and it has better image processing, which can help make low-quality content look cleaner. However,
the Samsung is a bit more colorful, displays punchier highlights in HDR content, and it performs better in bright rooms, so it's the more versatile TV.
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Sony K-65XR90M2:
If you want one of the best TVs on the market but you don't want an OLED, the Sony BRAVIA 9 II fits that bill. The TV has outstanding image quality, and it utilizes a very effective matte coating, so it looks equally impressive in a dark room as it does in a bright room. However, an OLED like the Samsung S95H OLED still has better image quality overall, making it the better option for most people.
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LG OLED65B6GUA:
The LG OLED65B6GUA is a great 65-inch TV that offers very similar performance to the LG C6 OLED 2026. The B6 isn't quite as bright, though, and it's limited to a slightly lower 120Hz refresh rate. Given how closely priced the two TVs are, most people are better off getting the C6 instead.
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Recent Updates
Oct 27, 2026:
We moved the LG B6 OLED 2026 to a Notable Mention, as it's similarly priced to the LG C6 OLED 2026 but not quite as good, so most people are better off getting the C6 instead.
Sep 14, 2026:
We added the LG B6 as the mid-range pick, moving the Hisense U7SG down a spot to better match its market position and moving the TCL QM7K to a Notable Mention. We also replaced the TCL QM6K with the Hisense U6SF Pro as it's more widely available and offers better overall performance.
Jul 28, 2026:
We confirmed that our picks are still available for purchase and added the Sony BRAVIA 9 II to the Notable Mentions section as a high-end alternative to our OLED picks.
Jun 19, 2026:
We replaced the Samsung S95F OLED with the Samsung S95H OLED, the LG C5 OLED with the LG C6 OLED 2026, the TCL QM8K with the Hisense U7SG, and the Hisense QD6QF with the Vizio Mini LED Quantum 4k. These changes were made because the newer models are better options and are more widely available. We also updated the Notable Mentions section to reflect the market as it stands today.
May 22, 2026:
We replaced the Samsung S90F OLED with the LG C5 OLED in the 'Best Upper Mid-Range' category to offer more variety in our picks. We also moved the S90F to the Notable Mentions and revised text throughout the article for clarity.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best 65-inch televisions to buy for most people in each price range. We factor in the price (a cheaper TV wins over a pricier one if the difference isn't worth it) and availability (no TVs that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you would like to do the work of choosing for yourself, here is a list of all our reviews of TVs available in a 65-inch size. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no TV is perfect, most TVs are great enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.