The 5 Best 4k TVs Under $1,000 - Spring 2020
Reviews

The best 65 inch TV under $1,000 we've tested so far is the Hisense 65H9F. This is a great TV for almost any use. It has a VA panel with outstanding contrast ratio, wide color gamut support, and very good peak brightness, making HDR content a truly enjoyable experience. With the help of full array local dimming, it can produce deep inky blacks, which is great for those who like to watch in a dark room. Unfortunately, this TV does suffer from bad viewing angles, as images appear washed out when viewed from the side.

As it runs on Android TV, you have access to the Google Play Store for almost anything you need. The interface is clean and easy to use, and you can even control the TV using the Google Assistant or Alexa. Additionally, its low input lag should satisfy most gamers, however, the refresh rate is limited to 60Hz and there's no support for any variable refresh rate technology.

Overall, if you're on the market for an all-around great TV, this should be at the top of your list.

The best Roku TV under $1,000 is the TCL 6 Series/65R625 2019. This TV can deliver a great picture quality that's suitable for both bright and dark rooms. With its full-array local dimming enabled, it has an outstanding contrast ratio to produce deep, inky blacks. It also has an excellent peak brightness to combat glare in bright rooms, though its reflection handling is only mediocre. Response time on this TV is good; however, there's some ghosting in dark scenes. Fortunately, it has an optional black frame insertion feature to help clear up the image, but the backlight's flickering can cause some artifacts and duplication of the image.

Like most VA panels, the viewing angles are sub-par, so it's not ideal for large rooms or wide seating arrangements. For gamers, the TV's input lag is exceptionally low, but the panel is limited to 60Hz and there's no support for any variable refresh rate technology. Chroma 4:4:4 is displayed properly, which is good for text clarity if you want to use the TV as a large monitor, and Roku's interface is easy to navigate, with tons of streaming services available through the app store. On the whole, this is a great TV that most Roku fans will be satisfied with.

If you're looking for the best value for size TV under $1000, check out the TCL 4 Series 2019/75S425. Like the TCL 6 Series/R625 2019, this TV also runs on the Roku platform, which is great for those who just want a simple, user-friendly interface with a wide selection of apps. This is a TV that's better suited for dark rooms, as it has a high contrast ratio and decent black uniformity, but its peak brightness is rather low and may struggle to overcome glare in bright rooms.

Sadly, it lacks some high-end features such as local dimming, black frame insertion, and variable refresh rate technology. On the upside, response time and input lag are both outstanding, and you can also use this TV as a monitor without having to worry about image retention or permanent burn-in. If you game on a console like the Xbox One, the TV has an 'Auto Low Latency Mode', which will save you the trouble of having to manually switch picture mode each time you want to game.

Overall, if you want a large TV under $1000, go with this one.