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 you still want a TV that provides good overall picture quality. Through our testing process, we determine what models are bright enough and have the reflection handling needed to fight glare in a well-lit room, which ones have the black levels needed for solid dark room performance, and which models deliver impressively vibrant colors. We also figure out which models offer the best gaming performance by testing input lag, response time, and whether or not a TV has modern gaming features like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
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 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 2025 models, check out our 2025 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 are done with 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 Usage8.9Home Theater9.0Bright Room8.8Sports8.8Gaming9.3Brightness8.7Black Level10Color9.1Processing (In Development)8.3Game Mode Responsiveness9.4Motion Handling (Broken)7.7Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:165HzScreen Finish:MatteType:OLEDSub-Type:QD-OLEDDolby Vision:NoSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 77" 83"The Samsung QN65S95FAFXZA 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, HDR content looks amazing, especially 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 and strong SDR brightness. 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. The TV includes Samsung's external Slim One Connect Box, giving you a versatile way to manage your cables and connect your devices with ease.
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, ensuring smooth, nearly tear-free gameplay across platforms. Motion clarity is outstanding thanks to its nearly instantaneous pixel transitions that OLEDs are known for. 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 Usage8.6Home Theater8.8Bright Room7.6Sports8.1Gaming9.1Brightness8.0Black Level10Color8.8Processing (In Development)8.4Game Mode Responsiveness9.4Motion Handling (Broken)7.9Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:144HzScreen Finish:GlossyType:OLEDSub-Type:QD-OLEDDolby Vision:NoSee all our test resultsSizes:42" 48" 55" 65" 77" 83"If you don't want a matte screen coating, the Slim One Connect Box, or 165Hz, you can step down to the Samsung QN65S90FAFXZA and get similar picture quality as the Samsung S95F OLED. This model features a traditional glossy screen finish and doesn't reach the same brightness levels in SDR, so it isn't quite as effective at handling reflections in well-lit rooms. That said, its reflection handling is still great overall, and the TV is bright enough in SDR for use in moderately lit spaces without distracting reflections on your screen. In HDR, the TV delivers great brightness, allowing highlights to stand out well. Combined with its vivid colors and perfect black levels, you get excellent image quality in dark environments, making it a strong option for home theaters. It also has the same wide viewing angle as the S95F, which is ideal for large living rooms with seating that's off-center.
While it doesn't include Samsung's Slim One Connect Box, the TV is still equipped with four HDMI 2.1 ports that support 4K @ 144Hz with VRR. It also has the same nearly instantaneous pixel transitions that are typical of OLED panels, ensuring that fast-paced games are crisp and clear. Like the S95F and other Samsung models, it lacks Dolby Vision support. However, it does include the similar HDR10+, which still offers a high-quality HDR experience.
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Best Mid-Range 65-Inch TV
Mixed Usage8.4Home Theater8.6Bright Room8.4Sports8.3Gaming8.4Brightness9.1Black Level9.2Color8.0Processing (In Development)7.8Game Mode Responsiveness8.0Motion Handling (Broken)7.8Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:144HzScreen Finish:GlossyType:LEDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:65" 75" 85" 98"If the Samsung OLED models are too pricey or you're simply looking for a Mini LED option, the TCL QM8K is an excellent choice. Not only is it our pick for the best mid-range smart TV, but it's also one of the best Mini LED TVs available. While it doesn't match the perfect blacks of OLEDs, it gets surprisingly close due to its stellar local dimming, delivering deep, bold blacks with minimal haloing around subtitles and highlights. This TV stands out as one of the brightest on the market and offers solid reflection handling, making it ideal for very bright rooms. With its wide range of bright and punchy colors, it's a versatile option that looks great in any setting.
Unlike the Samsung models, the TCL QM8K has only two HDMI 2.1 ports, which may limit those with multiple gaming consoles. However, these two ports support 4K @ 144Hz and VRR, so you can take full advantage of your modern gaming console. Additionally, the TV supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+, ensuring you're covered regardless of the HDR format your content uses. The viewing angle is decent for setups where the seating is slightly angled from the screen, but image quality starts to degrade at more extreme angles, which can make it less ideal for very large rooms.
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Best Lower Mid-Range 65-Inch TV
Mixed Usage7.8Home Theater7.9Bright Room8.0Sports7.9Gaming7.8Brightness7.8Black Level8.4Color7.5Processing (In Development)7.7Game Mode Responsiveness8.0Motion Handling (Broken)7.5Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:144HzScreen Finish:GlossyType:LEDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 98"If the TCL QM8K sounds like the perfect TV for you, but it's out of your price range, you can go with the cheaper TCL QM7K and still get a great TV overall. While it's a bit dimmer than TCL's higher-end model, it's still bright enough to handle glare in well-lit rooms. Black levels aren't quite as good, but blacks still look bold and impressive, especially in darker environments, though there's a bit more haloing around highlights and subtitles. The TV isn't as bright as the QM8K in HDR, but it still delivers bright highlights that stand out well enough for an impactful HDR experience, especially when paired with its vibrant colors. Its viewing angle is relatively narrow, so it's best to sit directly in front of the screen for the best experience.
Beyond its solid image quality, this model offers a range of modern gaming features. With two HDMI 2.1 ports, support for 4K @ 144Hz, 1080p @ 288Hz, and VRR, it's a great choice for both console and PC gamers. It also supports both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, so you're set no matter which HDR format your content uses. If you're looking for an option that delivers solid performance and a wealth of features without breaking the bank, the QM7K is a fantastic choice.
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Best Budget 65-Inch TV
Mixed Usage7.1Home Theater7.2Bright Room7.0Sports7.1Gaming7.2Brightness6.5Black Level7.6Color7.2Processing (In Development)7.0Game Mode Responsiveness7.9Motion Handling (Broken)7.6Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:144HzScreen Finish:GlossyType:LEDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 98"If you like the features of the TCL QM7K but need something more budget-friendly, the TCL QM6K is the best budget 65-inch TV. While it doesn't quite match the image quality of the higher-end models, it still delivers an impressive picture that's sure to satisfy most viewers. Colors are a bit more muted than they are on the more expensive TCL models, but they're still vibrant enough to avoid looking washed out. Blacks aren't as bold, but since the TV has a solid local dimming solution, blacks are still deep enough to give solid depth to the image, especially for a budget-friendly option. It gets bright enough in SDR to handle glare in well-lit rooms. However, its lower HDR brightness means highlights don't stand out as much as they should in HDR content. That said, it still provides a decent HDR experience overall. As with other TCL models, the viewing angle is on the narrow side, so sitting directly in front of the screen will give you the best image quality.
The QM6K retains the core features found in its more expensive counterparts, including two HDMI 2.1 ports, support for 4K @ 144Hz, 1080p @ 288Hz, VRR, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+. While the image quality might not be on the same level as the QM7K and QM8K, the features are nearly identical, which is very impressive for a TV this affordable.
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Best Cheap 65-Inch TV
Mixed Usage6.0Home Theater5.8Bright Room6.3Sports6.0Gaming6.2Brightness5.6Black Level4.9Color6.8Processing (In Development)6.3Game Mode Responsiveness6.7Motion Handling (Broken)7.0Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:60HzScreen Finish:GlossyType:LEDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:43" 50" 55" 65" 75" 85" 100"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 Hisense QD6QF. It's not a very bright TV, so it doesn't overcome glare in a well-lit room, but it's fine for use in a room with moderate lighting. Furthermore, the lack of brightness means highlights don't stand out very much at all in HDR content, which leads to an underwhelming HDR experience. Colors also look a bit dim, and due to the TV's lack of local dimming, it doesn't display dark colors well at all, and blacks look gray in most scenes.
The TV supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, so even though HDR content doesn't look very good, compatibility isn't an issue at all. Unfortunately, it's light on gaming features, but it still supports VRR to reduce screen tearing. It does offer the option to game in 1440p @ 120Hz, but since that mode has unusually high input lag, most people are better off sticking to 4k @ 60Hz. If you game on a regular basis and want to take advantage of the features offered by modern consoles, look elsewhere. However, the TV is totally fine if you're just looking for a cheap 65-inch model to watch content.
Notable Mentions
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LG OLED65G5WUA:
The LG G5 OLED is one of the best OLEDs on the market and competes with the Samsung S95F OLED. Unfortunately, the LG has some issues in darker scenes that will bother some enthusiasts. Since the Samsung is less quirky, a bit more colorful, and performs better in bright rooms, it's the easier option to recommend for most people.
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LG OLED65C5PUA:
The LG C5 OLED is an alternative to the Samsung S90F OLED. The LG performs better in bright rooms, but the Samsung is brighter in its gaming mode and displays more vivid colors with less banding, making it the better option overall.
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LG OLED65B5PUA:
If you prefer the exceptional motion clarity and wide viewing angle of an OLED over a Mini LED model like the TCL QM8K, the LG B5 OLED offers those benefits at a similar price. However, the TCL outshines it with its significantly brighter panel, comparable black levels, and more well-rounded feature set, making it the better choice for most people.
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Hisense 65U75QG:
The Hisense U75QG is similar to the TCL QM7K, but it offers better peak brightness. Unfortunately, the Hisense makes HDR content look much brighter than intended and has more apparent motion blur due to its slower pixel transitions. Since the TCL offers clearer motion, has superior contrast, and offers 1080p @ 288Hz, it's the better TV overall.
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Hisense 65U65QF:
The Hisense U65QF is a brighter alternative to the TCL QM6K. Unfortunately, the Hisense really overbrightens HDR content, so it doesn't stay true to the content creator's intent. The TCL offers the more complete package, with better black levels, superior accuracy, 1080p @ 288Hz, and lower input lag.
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TCL 65S551G:
The TCL S551G competes with the Hisense QD6QF, but offers a little more for gamers. The TCL offers 1080p and 1440p @ 120Hz with low input lag, so it offers better gaming performance than the TCL. However, the Hisense has better image quality, making it the superior option for most people.
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Recent Updates
Oct 28, 2025:
Replaced the TCL Q651G with the Hisense QD6QF in the 'Best Cheap' category, and added the TCL S551G to the Notable Mentions.
Aug 06, 2025:
We replaced the Samsung S90D OLED with the Samsung S95F OLED as our new top pick. We also replaced the LG C4 OLED with the Samsung S90F OLED in the 'Upper Mid-Range' category, the LG B4 OLED with the TCL QM8K in the 'Mid-Range' category, the Hisense U7N with the TCL QM7K in the 'Lower Mid-Range' category, the Hisense U6N with the TCL QM6K in the 'Budget' category, and the Hisense A7N with the TCL Q651G in the 'Best Cheap TV' category. We also dropped the 'Best Bright Room' and 'Best Home Theater TV' categories, since the S95F and LG G5 OLED both outperform our old picks that were in those sections, the Sony BRAVIA 9 and Sony A95L OLED. Finally, we refreshed the Notable Mentions section with 2025 models that are more widely available.
May 14, 2025:
We removed the TCL QM7/QM751G QLED from the Notable Mentions and mentioned it alongside the Hisense U7N instead. We also mentioned the LG C5 OLED alongside the LG C4 OLED.
Jan 30, 2025:
Replaced the Roku Select Series with the TCL S5/S551G in the Notable Mentions and confirmed the availability of our current picks.
Dec 06, 2024:
Added the Roku Select Series to the Notable Mentions section and made sure our picks are still accurate.
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. Also, keep in mind that our scores aren't comparable across different test benches, so most of the older TVs in the list below score higher than they would in 2025.