Sixty-five inches is the sweet spot for many living rooms, but you have to look beyond just screen size to find the best TV for you. I've been reviewing TVs for more than 10 years and have tested hundreds of models. I'm a trained and certified TV calibrator, and I've put every model here through a battery of tests. I measure every TV's color range and accuracy, contrast, and even input lag for gamers. Of course, I also watch movies and shows on them because raw numbers don't tell the whole story. The LG Evo C5 is my favorite value-priced OLED model, while the Samsung S95H is the best OLED TV overall and a PCMag Lab Award winner for lowest input lag. If these don't suit your needs, there are plenty of alternatives, so read on for the best TVs available in 65 inches.
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Best Affordable TVHisense U65QF
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Best OLED TV ValueLG Evo C5 OLED TV
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Best OLED TV OverallSamsung S95H OLED TV
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Best LED TVHisense U8QG
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Best Roku TVRoku Pro Series (2025)
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Best Fire TVAmazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED
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Brightest PictureTCL QM9K
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Best Outdoor TVSunBriteTV Veranda 3
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![Hisense U65QF]()
Best Affordable TVHisense U65QF
Pros & Cons
Why We Picked It
Hisense's U65QF is the rare affordable TV that breaks 1,000 nits of peak brightness, a threshold usually only crossed by higher-end models. It isn't just bright; its colors are wide and accurate, and it's packed with useful features, including Apple AirPlay, Wi-Fi 6, and 144Hz with VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro.
Who It's For
Cheap TV shoppers: If you're looking for a good, cheap TV, the U65QF is the best you'll find. Its bright, vibrant picture swings well above its weight class, and it has plenty of handy features.
Alexa users concerned about privacy: Amazon's Alexa voice assistant is helpful, but maybe you don't want to have a device constantly listening for a wake word. The U65QF doesn't have a hands-free voice assistant, but you can still give Alexa commands by pressing the microphone button on the remote and talking into it. It's less convenient, but more private.
Gamers on a budget: For gamers, the TV's high 144Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro make it an ideal budget option. Its input lag is under a frame, our testing shows.
Specs & Configurations
AMD FreeSync FreeSync Premium Pro HDMI Ports 4 HDR Dolby Vision HDR HDR-10 Input Lag (1080p120) 4.6 Input Lag (4K60) 13.1 Nvidia G-Sync None Panel Type LED Refresh Rate 144 Resolution 3,840 by 2,160 Screen Brightness 1024 Screen Size 65 Streaming Services Yes Video Inputs Composite Video Inputs HDMI Video Inputs RF Video Inputs USB VRR Learn More Hisense 65U65QF Review -
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Best OLED TV ValueLG Evo C5 OLED TV
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Why We Picked It
LG's midrange OLED TV offers a fantastic picture with a wide color gamut and per-pixel contrast adjustment, in a sleek, slim design, with loads of useful features like hands-free Amazon Alexa, Apple AirPlay, and Google Cast. Don't let its $2,699.99 official retail price intimidate you; we haven't seen it for more than $2,000 for months now (and it's usually closer to $1,500). That easily makes it the best value in OLED TVs.
Who It's For
Value-minded home theater enthusiasts: If you want an excellent picture without shelling out a fortune, the Evo C5 is a great choice. It looks fantastic, with pixel-level light adjustment you won't get on an LED TV.
OLED-curious TV shoppers: This is the TV to get if you've been tempted by OLED's benefits but have been holding off because of the price. It's not a cheap TV, but it's far less expensive than most other OLEDs on the market.
Specs & Configurations
AMD FreeSync FreeSync HDMI Ports 4 HDR Dolby Vision HDR HDR10 Input Lag (1080p120) 4.5 Input Lag (4K60) 12.9 Nvidia G-Sync G-Sync Compatible Panel Type OLED Refresh Rate 120 Resolution 3,840 by 2,160 Screen Brightness 944 Screen Size 65 Streaming Services Yes Video Inputs HDMI Video Inputs RF Video Inputs USB VRR Learn More LG 65-Inch Evo C5 OLED TV Review -
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Best OLED TV OverallSamsung S95H OLED TV
Pros & Cons
Why We Picked It
Samsung's latest flagship OLED TV is one of the best of its kind. It's the brightest OLED to come through PC Labs, with wide, accurate colors and a built-in 4.2.2-channel speaker system. It's also the most responsive TV I've tested, earning a PCMag Lab Award for lowest input lag.
Who It's For
Home theater enthusiasts: The S95H's picture and sound are both great, and you can push the latter even further with Samsung's Q-Symphony feature. It lets you connect a compatible soundbar and integrate the S95H's speakers into a single powerful, immersive Dolby Atmos setup.
Gamers: With a latency of 9.2 milliseconds for a 4K60 signal, the S95H is the most responsive TV I've tested, earning a PCMag Lab Award for lowest input lag. It also has a 165Hz native refresh rate with VRR, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and Nvidia G-Sync, for good measure.
Specs & Configurations
AMD FreeSync FreeSync Premium Pro HDMI Ports 4 HDR HDR10 HDR HDR10+ Nvidia G-Sync G-Sync Panel Type OLED Refresh Rate 165 Resolution 3,840 by 2,160 Screen Brightness 1715 Screen Size 65 Streaming Services Yes Video Inputs HDMI Video Inputs RF Video Inputs USB VRR Learn More Samsung 65-Inch S95H OLED TV Review -
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Best LED TVHisense U8QG
Pros & Cons
Why We Picked It
The Hisense U8QG is one of the brightest TVs we've tested, with incredibly wide color, a 165Hz refresh rate, with VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, a 4.1.2-channel spatial audio sound system, and a unique-for-TVs side-mounted USB-C port that supports DisplayPort video connections. It's notably more expensive than its predecessor, the U8N, but even then it's reasonably priced for what you get.
Who It's For
Value shoppers: For the price, the U8QG is easily one of the best TVs available. It's relatively inexpensive and puts out a stunning amount of light. It looks great, is loaded with features, and the 65-inch version can often be found for around $1,200.
Home theater sound fans: If you want an immersive sound field without spending extra for a separate soundbar, the U8QG is a great choice. Its 4.1.2-channel speaker setup supports Dolby Atmos content with the ability to project sounds to make them seem like they're coming from different directions, both horizontally and vertically. It won't make you think there are speakers behind you, but it can give the impression of a whole home theater setup in front of you.
Specs & Configurations
AMD FreeSync FreeSync Premium Pro HDMI Ports 3 HDR Dolby Vision HDR HDR-10 Input Lag (1080p120) 4.3 Input Lag (4K60) 10.1 Nvidia G-Sync None Panel Type LED Refresh Rate 165 Resolution 3,840 by 2,160 Screen Brightness 3200 Screen Size 65 Streaming Services Yes Video Inputs HDMI Video Inputs RF Video Inputs USB VRR Learn More Hisense 65U8QG Review -
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Best Roku TVRoku Pro Series (2025)
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Why We Picked It
Roku's smart TV platform is usually seen on cheap TVs with unimpressive performance, which is a shame because it's one of the more accessible TV platforms out there. The 2025 Roku Pro Series is the best Roku TV yet, with a bright picture and vibrant colors, and even as Roku's flagship TV, it's relatively inexpensive. It also has hands-free voice control, Apple AirPlay, and can stream audio to Bluetooth headphones for watching TV without bothering anyone.
Who It's For
Casual TV watchers: If you want a good-looking TV that focuses almost entirely on media rather than aspiring to become an AI-powered smart home hub, consider the Roku Pro Series. The Roku platform gives you access to whatever streaming service you want, without a ton of ads and recommendations filling the screen.
Less tech-savvy viewers: The Roku Pro Series' relative simplicity and ease of use make it a great choice for users who aren't especially knowledgeable about tech. On the Roku platform, you don't have to scroll through multiple layers of menus and rows of icons. Big, simple, clearly labeled tiles make the TV feel very accessible.
Specs & Configurations
AMD FreeSync FreeSync Premium Pro HDMI Ports 4 HDR Dolby Vision HDR HDR-10 Input Lag (1080p120) 5.2 Input Lag (4K60) 9.4 Nvidia G-Sync None Panel Type LED Refresh Rate 120 Resolution 3,840 by 2,160 Screen Brightness 1941 Screen Size 65 Streaming Services Yes Video Inputs HDMI Video Inputs RF Video Inputs USB VRR -
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Best Fire TVAmazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED
Pros & Cons
Why We Picked It
With the Fire TV Omni Mini-LED, Amazon finally fixed the dimness problems of its earlier models. It's now quite bright, with a 120Hz panel and plenty of gaming features.
Who It's For
Dedicated Alexa users: If you rely on Alexa to manage your smart home, the Fire TV Omni Mini-LED makes a great centerpiece for your living room. It has a far-field microphone array with built-in Alexa, so you can control it, and your home, with just your voice.
Specs & Configurations
AMD FreeSync FreeSync Premium Pro HDMI Ports 4 HDR Dolby Vision HDR HDR-10 Input Lag (1080p120) 6.4 Nvidia G-Sync None Panel Type LED Refresh Rate 120 Resolution 3,840 by 2,160 Screen Brightness 1623 Screen Size 65 Streaming Services Yes Video Inputs HDMI Video Inputs RF Video Inputs USB VRR -
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Brightest PictureTCL QM9K
Pros & Cons
Why We Picked It
The TCL QM9K is easily the brightest TV I've tested that's available in 65 inches, with wide color and surprisingly little light bloom. It's also very well-equipped, with Wi-Fi 6, an ATSC 3.0 tuner, and 144Hz VRR with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro.
Who It's For
Brightly lit rooms: Since it's table to pump out well over 4,000 nits under certain conditions, the QM9K is well-suited for rooms that can get lots of sun for long periods of the day. That light output can help keep the screen visible even with glare.
Dedicated Google users: The QM9K's Google TV platform features hands-free access to the Google Gemini AI assistant. It lets you use your voice to control the TV and your smart home, and integrates nicely if you already rely on Gemini through other devices.
Specs & Configurations
AMD FreeSync FreeSync Premium Pro HDMI Ports 4 HDR Dolby Vision HDR HDR10 Input Lag (1080p120) 4.8 Input Lag (4K60) 13.1 Nvidia G-Sync None Panel Type LED Refresh Rate 144 Resolution 3,840 by 2,160 Screen Brightness 3330 Screen Size 65 Streaming Services Yes Video Inputs HDMI Video Inputs RF Video Inputs USB VRR Learn More TCL 65-Inch QM9K Review -
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Best Outdoor TVSunBriteTV Veranda 3
Pros & Cons
Why We Picked It
Outdoor TVs are a different beast than regular TVs. They need to be able to hold up to water, dirt, and extreme temperatures that would ruin most normal TVs, which means they need armor. They aren't very sleek, their pictures are usually less bright and colorful, and they almost always cost much more than their indoor equivalents, but those are the prices you pay for a TV you can mount on your deck or in your backyard. The SunBriteTV Veranda Series 3 is the best one we've tested so far, with a solid picture that is easily visible in partial shade. It offers good color performance and lots of built-in features through Android TV (notable for outdoor TVs, which tend to offer limited connectivity and streaming features).
Who It's For
Backyard and deck owners: If you want to a TV outside for your yard, porch, deck, or pool, this is the one to get. It's sturdy enough to handle a downpour, and that's what matters in a TV you'll probably be keeping outside all year.
Specs & Configurations
AMD FreeSync FreeSync Black Level 0.2 Contrast Ratio 3,631:1 HDMI Ports 4 HDR Dolby Vision HDR HDR-10 Input Lag (1080p120) 8.6 Nvidia G-Sync None Panel Type LED Refresh Rate 60 Resolution 3,840 by 2,160 Screen Brightness 722.53 Screen Size 55 Streaming Services Yes Video Inputs Composite Video Inputs HDMI Video Inputs RF Video Inputs USB VRR -
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Panel Type | LED | OLED | OLED | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED | OLED | OLED |
Screen Size | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
Resolution | 3,840 by 2,160 | 3,840 by 2,160 | 3,840 by 2,160 | 3,840 by 2,160 | 3,840 by 2,160 | 3,840 by 2,160 | 3,840 by 2,160 | 3,840 by 2,160 | 3,840 by 2,160 | 3,840 by 2,160 | 3,840 by 2,160 |
Video Inputs | HDMI, Composite, RF, USB | HDMI, RF, USB | HDMI, RF, USB | HDMI, USB, RF | HDMI, RF, USB | HDMI, RF, USB | HDMI, RF, USB | HDMI, Composite, RF, USB | HDMI, Composite, RF, USB | HDMI, RF, USB | HDMI, RF, USB |
HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR-10 | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | HDR10, HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR-10 | Dolby Vision, HDR-10 | Dolby Vision, HDR-10 | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | HDR-10, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR-10 | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | HDR10, HDR10+ |
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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Screen Brightness | 1024 | 944 | 1715 | 3200 | 1941 | 1623 | 3330 | 722.53 | 1024 | 944 | 1715 |
Black Level | 0.2 | ||||||||||
Contrast Ratio | 3,631:1 | ||||||||||
Refresh Rate | 144 | 120 | 165 | 165 | 120 | 120 | 144 | 60 | 144 | 120 | 165 |
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Input Lag (1080p120) | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 5.2 | 6.4 | 4.8 | 8.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | ||
Input Lag (4K60) | 13.1 | 12.9 | 10.1 | 9.4 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 12.9 | ||||
AMD FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
Nvidia G-Sync | None | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync | None | None | None | None | None | None | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync |
Buying Guide: The Best 65-Inch TVs for 2026
What Is the Best 65-Inch TV for the Price?
If you want a big screen at a relatively low price, liquid-crystal display (LCD) TVs are the way to go. The technology uses a liquid-crystal panel to form individual pixels, which a backlight system then illuminates. The LCD backlight system is currently exclusively light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which is why these are sometimes called LED TVs.
LCD is the most common TV technology, and the most affordable. How affordable? Hisense's 65-inch U65QF is currently available for around $600. Just note that it doesn't have the brightest or most colorful picture. If you want to step up your picture quality, the 65-inch member of the Editors' Choice-winning Hisense U8QG series has a retail price of $2,199.99 but can consistently be found for around $1,499.99 or less.
If you want to go bigger than that, prepare to spend more. The good news is that TVs in the 75-inch range are much more affordable than they were even a few years ago. For an idea of what's available in that range, check out our favorite extra-large-screen TVs.
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What Is the Best 65-Inch OLED TV?
Organic light-emitting diode (OLED) TVs are a completely different (and much more expensive) technology from LCD TVs, but they're usually worth their premium price. OLED panels both form the individual pixels and produce the light for them in the same space, thus allowing each pixel to brighten or dim as necessary. This negates the need for a backlight system, allowing OLED TVs to be incredibly thin (the panels themselves are often just a quarter of an inch thick). These models can also produce perfect black levels that most LCD TVs can't touch.
The first OLED TV was an 11-inch Sony model that looked like a desk lamp and cost $2,500 some 11 years ago. Now, the 65-inch version of LG's fantastic C5 is usually available for around $1,500. Samsung, Sony, and Panasonic also offer OLED TVs, and all have been strong performers in our tests.
Finally, if you aren't sure a 65-inch model is the right size for you, head over to our story on choosing the right TV screen size. If you want to save money, check out our list of the best cheap TVs.