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"How big is your TV?!" If you hear that question from guests frequently, then you’re the envy of many. A survey by CNET and YouGov found that 43% of people desire a TV 65 inches or larger.
Thirty percent want a TV around 75 to 85 inches while 13% want the full theater experience with a TV that's 100 inches or larger.
That's certainly an option for those with money to spare. At CES 2025, we saw a 116-inch TV from Hisense and a 110-inch outdoor TV from Sylvox; the latter is on preorder for $60,000.
For the rest of us, there's a reluctance to blow too much cash on a TV. Most (40%) survey respondents don’t want to spend more than $500 on a new TV. Thirty-three percent are willing to pay a bit more, from $500 to $1,000, but spending between $1,000 and $2,000 is only an option for 13% of shoppers. Just 5% are willing to spend more.
With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend, TVs of all sizes are on sale. The PCMag deals team found a 70-inch TV for under $500 and a 74-inch one for $900.
Our TV expert, Will Greenwald, also has a guide with three easy steps for building a home theater system for under $1,000. And check out his explainer on TV model numbers. His roundup of the best TVs, meanwhile, include sets at all different sizes and price points. A few top picks are below.
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