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The 7 Best 65-Inch TVs - Black Friday 2023 Reviews

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Best 65-Inch TVs

The most popular size for TVs is slowly becoming 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. Not sure if a 65-inch TV is the right size for you? Check out our TV Size to Distance Calculator if you need help choosing what size to get.

We've bought and tested more than 415 TVs, and below are our recommendations for the best 65-inch TVs you can buy. For different sizes and options, also see our recommendations for the best TVs, 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 2023 models, check out our 2023 TV lineup page.


  1. Best 65-Inch TV

    The best 65-inch TV we've tested is the Samsung QN65S90CAFXZA, commonly known as the S90C. It's an impressive TV that delivers fantastic picture quality and looks amazing with any content. Its QD-OLED panel provides a perfect contrast ratio, with no distracting blooming around bright objects, and its colors are incredibly vibrant and realistic. It gets extremely bright, so highlights in HDR stand out well, and with its fantastic reflection handling, it can easily overcome glare in a bright room. Unfortunately, it doesn't support Dolby Vision HDR; it instead supports HDR10+, a similar, albeit not as widespread, HDR format.

    Otherwise, it's a fantastic TV with a great selection of extra features. It supports Bixby and Amazon's Alexa voice assistants, and its Tizen operating system is fast and easy to use. It's a fantastic TV for console gamers looking to get the most out of their Xbox Series X or PS5. It's also perfect for gamers wanting to take advantage of their recent PC GPU, as it supports 4k @ 144Hz gaming on all four HDMI ports and variable refresh rate (VRR) technology to help reduce screen tearing. If you're looking for something even better, the Samsung S95C OLED is Samsung's 2023 flagship option and is an amazing TV. It's brighter than the S90C, but for most people, it's not worth the significant price premium over its lower-tier sibling.

    See our review

  2. Best 65-Inch Home Theater TV

    Although it's more expensive than the Samsung S90C OLED, if you want the best possible home theater experience, the Sony XR-65A95L is a better choice. While it uses a QD-OLED panel like the Samsung model, it has much better image processing, and its colors and brightness are more accurate overall, so it displays content the way its creator intended. It also supports Dolby Vision HDR, a more widely used HDR format than Samsung's HDR10+. If you like to game, it's also a fantastic gaming TV, with HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two of its HDMI ports, VRR support, and very low input lag, even though it's a bit higher than on the Samsung. Unfortunately, one of its HDMI 2.1 ports is also the eARC port, so you'll need to work around that if you have multiple HDMI 2.1 devices.

    If you want to enhance your home theater setup with a surround sound system, you'll also be happy to know it supports audio passthrough for all common formats. It runs the Google TV interface with a sleek look and an easy-to-use menu. It has a massive selection of streaming apps, and the TV's built-in mic supports hands-free voice control, so you can easily find your favorite streaming shows, even when you can't find the remote. If you want a Sony TV for the best home theater experience but find the A95L too expensive, consider the Sony A80L/A80CL OLED. It's a step down in overall brightness and color vibrancy due to its WOLED panel. However, it's still an amazing TV, with great processing and advanced audio and video format support.

    See our review

  3. Best Bright Room 65-Inch TV

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    If you prefer an LED TV, consider the Sony XR-65X93L. You don't get the same perfect black levels as on the Sony A95L OLED or the Samsung S90C OLED; instead, it uses Mini LED backlighting, allowing it to get very bright. With its excellent reflection handling, you won't have issues using it in a well-lit room, even with bright lights. If you prefer using it in a dark room, it still has an amazing contrast ratio, and its Mini LED backlighting provides a good local dimming feature that further deepens blacks. It also supports Dolby Vision HDR and advanced DTS audio formats for an optimal home theater experience. It has great motion handling that makes fast-moving content look smooth. Plus, the TV has no issues upscaling lower-resolution content, which is ideal for watching content from a cable box.

    Like the Samsung TV, it has a great selection of extra features, and gamers will appreciate its low input lag and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for 4k @ 120Hz gaming. Unfortunately, like the A95L, it has only two HDMI 2.1 ports, one of them being the eARC port, so this requires some planning if you have multiple HDMI 2.1 devices. Thankfully, it supports HDMI Forum VRR and G-SYNC, so VRR works with any source. It's available in three sizes, from a 65-inch size to a huge 85-inch model, and all sizes deliver incredible picture quality. For those with deep pockets, the Sony X95L is the best LED TV on the market but is only available in an 85-inch size in North America. Plus, as amazing as it is, it's not worth the price increase over the X93L for most people.

    See our review

  4. Best Upper Mid-Range 65-Inch TV

    If you want a good home entertainment OLED but don't want to get the expensive Sony A95L OLED, check out one of the best upper mid-range TVs we've tested, the LG OLED65C3PUA. It's a premium TV that delivers stunning picture quality, especially in dark rooms; thanks to its near-infinite contrast ratio, there's no blooming around bright objects. It gets bright enough to fight glare even in moderately lit rooms, and the reflection handling is incredible. Its WOLED panel isn't as bright or colorful as the QD-OLED panel in the Samsung S90C OLED. However, the LG TV partly makes up for it by being more versatile, as it has better image processing, Dolby Vision HDR support, Dolby Vision gaming at 120Hz, and can passthrough advanced DTS audio formats. It delivers the typical perfect blacks and the amazing contrast of OLEDs while getting bright enough to look great in a room with a few lights, especially with its spectacular reflection handling.

    It's also a great TV for gamers, supporting all variable refresh rate (VRR) technologies for a nearly tear-free gaming experience from any VRR-enabled source. Its four HDMI ports have HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for 4k @ 120Hz gaming from a recent console or gaming PC. Ultimately, you can't beat an OLED if you use your TV mostly in a dark room. If you love this TV but wish it were more vibrant, consider the more expensive LG G3 OLED. The G3 is one of the brightest OLEDs on the market and is certainly brighter than the C3, but it's not worth the price difference for most people.

    See our review

  5. Best Mid-Range 65-Inch TV

    If you want something cheaper but still want high-end features and great performance, a mid-range TV like the Hisense 65U8K is an excellent choice. It delivers excellent performance that won't disappoint. Its picture quality is great for various content as it has an incredibly high contrast ratio, helped by a great local dimming feature. It has amazing black uniformity, so blacks look deep and inky with minimal blooming. It has surprisingly good image processing capabilities, so movies and shows look good regardless of source. The Hisense has the edge over the OLEDs on this list when in a bright room, as it gets incredibly bright and has excellent reflection handling, so glare isn't an issue. Unfortunately, its viewing angle is narrower than on the more expensive TVs. Unlike the TVs above, the Hisense supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision HDR for maximum HDR compatibility.

    It has good image processing, making it a very good home theater TV cheaper than other options from LG and Sony. It's also a fully featured gaming TV capable of up to 4k @ 144Hz on two of its HDMI 2.1 ports and supporting every VRR technology for a nearly tear-free gaming experience. Although, like with the Sony TVs, you'll need to work around the limited number of HDMI 2.1 ports. You could also save money by going for the Hisense U7K, though it has worse contrast and lower peak brightness than the U8K. However, it has the same features and is a great TV for the price.

    See our review

  6. Best Budget 65-Inch TV

    If money is a bit tighter, the Hisense 65U6K is the best budget 65-inch TV we've tested. It's a step down in performance from the Hisense U8/U8K because it doesn't get as bright, so highlights don't pop as much, and colors aren't as vibrant due to the TV's lower peak brightness. However, it still delivers surprisingly good picture quality, especially for its price range. Its excellent contrast ratio makes blacks look deep and inky in dark rooms, with some but not excessive blooming around bright highlights. It also has good peak brightness in SDR with decent reflection handling, so it's a great choice for a brighter room. It's bright enough in HDR for a pleasant viewing experience, and just like the U8/U8K, it supports both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision HDR, although it doesn't support advanced DTS audio formats.

    It's a well-equipped TV with a great selection of smart features and a few gaming perks. Its image processing is significantly worse than on the U8K, so there's visible digital noise when watching low-bitrate content from streaming platforms. Still, it's a great TV for gaming, as it has superbly low input lag and variable refresh rate support for a responsive, nearly tear-free gaming experience. While it has a lower 60Hz refresh rate than the 120Hz on the U8K, it's still a great gaming TV with a fast response time, low input lag, and variable refresh rate (VRR) support that works well with the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

    See our review

  7. Best Cheap 65-Inch TV

    If you're looking for a simple and cheap 65-inch TV, consider the TCL 65S450G. It has a lower contrast ratio than the Hisense U6/U6K due to the lack of local dimming, so it doesn't look as good in dark rooms, but it's still decent for such a cheap TV. It's a good choice for a moderately lit room as it has good reflection handling, but it's not bright enough to handle glare from very bright lights or windows. The TV supports Dolby Vision HDR, but it isn't nearly bright enough for it to matter.

    The built-in Google TV platform is easy to use, with a polished interface that makes it easy to find your favorite content. It also has a great selection of streaming apps and games. Speaking of gaming, it's a decent TV for gamers thanks to its extremely low input lag for fast and responsive inputs, even though it lacks advanced features like VRR and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth. It has acceptable image processing, which is nice for a TV at this price point. If you're a Costco member, you'll instead want to get the much better Hisense A6/A65K, which is brighter and more colorful.

    See our review

Notable Mentions

  • TCL 65QM850G: The TCL QM8/QM850G QLED is one of the brightest TVs we've tested. It's a great choice overall, although the Hisense U8/U8K is a bit better and cheaper. Still, the TCL is the more vibrant TV of the two, so if you prioritize pop over accuracy or image processing, consider it. See our review
  • TCL 65Q750G: The TCL Q7/Q750G QLED is a good lower mid-range model. Unfortunately, the Hisense U8/U8K is just a bit more expensive but much better overall, so it's better if you can stretch your budget a bit. See our review
  • TCL 65Q650G: The TCL Q6/Q650G QLED is a decent budget model. It's interesting for gamers as it has 1080p @ 120Hz and 1440p @ 120Hz with resolution halving. Still, the Hisense U6/U6K is a bit better overall for the same price. See our review
  • Samsung QN65QN90CAFXZA: The Samsung QN90C/QN90CD QLED is a great TV. It's brighter than the Sony X93L/X93CL, making it more vibrant in a bright room. However, the Sony is the better TV overall, with much better image processing, Dolby Vision HDR support, advanced DTS audio formats, and a slighter lower response time. See our review
  • Hisense UX: The Hisense UX is Hisense's flagship 2023 TV. It has fantastic contrast and is even brighter than the Hisense U8/U8K. Unfortunately, it's very expensive, has limited availability, and is only available in an 85-inch format in North America. It is, however, available in a 65-inch size in other regions, but overall, it's not worth the premium over the U8K. See our review

Recent Updates

  1. Nov 15, 2023: Due to availability issues, we replaced the LG C2 OLED with the LG C3 OLED as our 'Best Upper Mid-Range 65-Inch TV'. Furthermore, the newer Sony A95L OLED replaced the Sony A95K OLED.

  2. Oct 18, 2023: Due to availability issues, the TCL 5 Series/S555 2022 QLED and Hisense A6/A65K were replaced with the Hisense U6/U6K and TCL S4/S450G, respectively.

  3. Sep 19, 2023: Replaced the Samsung QN90C/QN90CD QLED, Hisense U8H, and Hisense A6H with the Sony X93L/X93CL, Hisense U8K, and Hisense A65K, respectively. Added a few Notable Mentions.

  4. Aug 03, 2023: Replaced the Samsung S95B OLED with the Samsung S90C OLED as our top pick, replaced the Samsung QN90B QLED with the Samsung QN90C/QN90CD QLED as our 'Best Bright Room 65-Inch TV', and refreshed the text for accuracy and consistency.

  5. Jun 22, 2023: Replaced the Hisense U8H with the LG C2 OLED as 'Best Mid-Range 65-Inch TV', added a 'Best Lower Mid-Range 65-Inch TV' category for the Hisense U8H, added the LG G3 OLED, LG B2 OLED, and Samsung S90C OLED to our Notable Mentions, and refreshed the text for consistency and accuracy.

All Reviews

Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best 65-inch 4k TVs 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 yourself, here is the list of all our reviews of TVs that are 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.