The 5 Best 4k TVs Under $1,000 - Spring 2021 Reviews

The Hisense 55H9G is the best TV under $1,000 that we've tested. It's available in both 55 and 65 inch models, and you can find either size under this price tag. It delivers impressive overall performance that rivals more expensive models. It's a bit limited on extra gaming features, but if you just need it to watch your favorite shows or movies, you should really appreciate it.

It performs equally well in bright rooms as in dark rooms. It gets bright enough to fight intense glare and has excellent reflection handling. Its VA panel has an outstanding contrast ratio and incredible black uniformity, and its great full-array local dimming helps further deepen the black level. HDR content looks amazing due to its wide color gamut, great gradient handling, and high HDR peak brightness. It doesn't have any variable refresh rate (VRR) or HDMI 2.1 support for gaming, but it still has an excellent response time and low input lag.

Unfortunately, it has narrow viewing angles, which is expected from a VA panel, so it's not suggested for a wide seating arrangement. Despite having a 120Hz panel, it doesn't accept any 120Hz signal, so you're limited to 60Hz content. The built-in Android TV has an excellent selection of apps available to download, but it's not the most user-friendly. Besides these small issues, this is the best 65 inch TV under $1,000 that you can buy.

The Vizio M65Q7-H1 is the best TV under $1,000 that we've tested for gaming. It's a 65 inch mid-range model from Vizio's 2020 lineup. Like other Vizio TVs, it uses a VA panel with an excellent native contrast ratio, which means it can display deep blacks for a great dark room viewing experience. It also has a full-array local dimming feature to further improve the black level. It handles reflections well, but it doesn't get very bright, so it's not the best choice for well-lit rooms.

The M7 has good response times to deliver a relatively clear image with only a short blur trail behind fast-moving objects. However, its refresh rate is limited 60Hz, which might disappoint those with a PS5 or Xbox Series X. Its input lag is exceptionally low, though, and it supports VRR to reduce screen tearing. It has an outstanding color gamut, the best we've seen, but sadly, it doesn't really get bright enough to deliver a satisfying HDR experience.

There are a few things to keep in mind when considering this TV. First, it has narrow viewing angles, so it isn't ideal for wide seating areas. Second, it doesn't upscale low-resolution content as well as other TVs on the market, which means you might see some artifacts from time to time. Overall, although there are a few downsides, it's a good TV that most people should be happy with.

The best TV under $1,000 with Roku TV is the TCL 6 Series/R635 2020 QLED. It's the flagship TV in TCL's 2020 lineup, and both the 55 inch and 65 inch are available in this price range. The Roku smart interface is very smooth and easy-to-use, with a ton of apps to choose from. It feels well-built and has a sleek design that should satisfy most people.

It has a VA panel with a remarkable contrast ratio, producing deep blacks that look as they should in the dark, which is ideal for watching movies. It also performs well in bright environments, thanks to its excellent peak brightness. Its brightness is also impressive for HDR content, so highlights pop just as creators intended, and it can display vivid, saturated colors thanks to its wide color gamut and QLED technology. Gamers should also be pleased with its fast response time and low input lag. It also supports FreeSync VRR to reduce screen tearing.

Like most VA panels, it has poor viewing angles, making the image look washed out when viewed from the side. That means it's not ideal for watching TV or sports with a large group. Also, its local dimming is mediocre, causing visible blooming around bright objects and crushing highlights in dark scenes. That said, this is still a very good option overall and the best Roku TV that we've tested for under $1,000.

The Hisense 65H8G is the best 65 inch TV under $1,000 that delivers the most value for its size. It comes in 50, 55, 65, and 75 inch sizes, and you can get the 65 inch for well under $1,000. For the price, it offers solid performance and a clean, simple design, but without too many advanced features.

It performs well in dark rooms thanks to its high contrast ratio, which is capable of producing deep inky blacks. It also has great peak brightness and decent reflection handling, so it's well-suited to bright environments as well. While it's limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, the TV has a good response time, resulting in clear images with minimal motion blur. It also has a Black Frame Insertion feature to further reduce blur. On top of that, it has an incredibly low input lag, but it doesn't support VRR to reduce screen tearing.

Unfortunately, it has really narrow viewing angles that cause the image to lose accuracy when viewed at an angle, so it's not the best for wide seating arrangements. It also has only okay color accuracy out-of-the-box, although this can vary between units. That means you may have to calibrate it to get the most out of it. On the upside, it has a wide color gamut and gets reasonably bright in HDR. All things considered, for the size and price, this is a good all-around TV that should suit most people.