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Hisense 65U7N
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LG 65-Inch Evo G4 OLED TV
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Samsung 65-Inch S95D 4K OLED TV
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Hisense 65U6K
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The concept of a "big-screen TV" has changed a lot over the years. It used to be that anything larger than 40 inches was huge and 65-inch models were the absolute peak size for flat panels. Those days are gone, and we're fully immersed in an era of absolutely massive TVs. If you want to hit or even exceed 65 inches on your next TV, we're here to show you what to buy and how.
Below, we list the best 65-inch TVs we've tested, along with what we look for in our evaluations. If you want to learn more, check out our full review of each model.
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Hisense 65U7N
Best Overall ValueBottom Line:
The Hisense U7N is an affordable TV with a robust set of features and generally strong picture quality, though dark parts of high-contrast scenes lack some detail you'll see on pricier models.Pros
- Affordable
- Bright picture with accurate colors
- Convenient Google TV interface
- Hands-free Google Assistant and Apple AirPlay support
- Strong gaming features
Cons
- Shadow details can look muddy or washed out
Learn MoreHisense 65U7N ReviewLG 65-Inch Evo G4 OLED TV
Best Premium OLED TVWhy We Picked It
Simply put, the LG Evo G4 is one of the best-looking TVs we've ever tested. It's extremely bright for an OLED, with vivid color and a lifelike picture. It also has a large set of features and excellent gaming performance.
Who It's For
This is the premium OLED TV to get if it's in your budget. The comparably priced Samsung S95D comes close to the G4 in picture quality, but it's not quite as accurate and its Tizen OS smart TV platform is not as user-friendly.
Pros
- Bright picture
- Vibrant, accurate color
- Excellent gaming performance
- WebOS smart TV platform is loaded with features
- Includes a table stand
Cons
- Expensive
- Slightly clunky remote
Learn MoreLG 65-Inch Evo G4 OLED TV ReviewSamsung 65-Inch S95D 4K OLED TV
A Solid Alternative to the LG G4Bottom Line:
The Samsung S95D has the fantastic contrast and color that OLED TVs typically offer, along with light output that rivals many high-end LED models.Pros
- Incredible color and contrast
- Standout OLED brightness
- Loads of features
- Sub-millisecond input lag
- Solar-rechargeable Eco Remote
Cons
- Tizen smart TV OS is cumbersome
- No Dolby Vision
Learn MoreSamsung 65-Inch S95D 4K OLED TV ReviewSamsung 65-Inch QN90D 4K QLED TV
Best QLED TVWhy We Picked It
The QN90D, Samsung's current flagship QLED TV, is a bit dimmer than last year's QN95C (which itself wasn't quite as bright as the previous year's QN90B), but it still offers impressive brightness overall with deep blacks and very wide, accurate colors. It's also loaded with features such as hands-free Amazon Alexa (or Samsung Bixby), Apple AirPlay, and a whole toolbox of tricks for gamers. We have no problem recommending it, despite its high cost.
Who It's For
If you want a premium LED TV with an excellent picture and use the Alexa voice assistant, the Samsung QN90D could be an ideal match. Just prepare to pay a bit more for it than competing models, and consider the LG Evo G4 OLED if you can push your budget just a bit more.
Pros
- Strong contrast and color with effectively perfect blacks
- Lots of features
- Excellent gaming performance
- Multiple size options from 43 to 98 inches
Cons
- Tizen OS smart TV platform lags behind competitors
- No Dolby Vision or ATSC 3.0
Learn MoreSamsung 65-Inch QN90D 4K QLED TV ReviewHisense 65U6K
Best Budget LCD TVWhy We Picked It
You usually get what you pay for, but you can also make sure you get the most bang for your buck with some smart shopping. The Hisense U6K doesn't get nearly as bright as the U8N, but it's also far more affordable. It still offers excellent color performance with wide, accurate reach, and has plenty of features through Google TV, such as hands-free Google Assistant and Apple AirPlay. It's being replaced by the U6N, but if you can still find this model it remains a great deal.
Who It's For
This is one of our top picks for budget TVs and should be one of the first you look at if you're trying to save money without sacrificing picture quality. It won't compete with top-end premium TVs, but it looks amazing for the price.
Pros
- Excellent color
- Improved black levels and contrast from previous generation
- Google TV, Google Cast, and hands-free Google Assistant
- Apple AirPlay
- Low input lag
Cons
- Not particularly bright
- Colors in Theater Day mode are inaccurate
Learn MoreHisense 65U6K ReviewHisense 65U8N
Best Value Mid-Range TVWhy We Picked It
The Hisense U8N is by far the brightest TV we've tested. It also has excellent color performance and a generous set of features including hands-free Google Assistant as well as Apple AirPlay and Google Cast support, all at a very reasonable price.
Who It's For
This is a bit pricier than a budget TV, but not by much. For the price, it's easily one of the best choices available.
Pros
- Incredibly bright picture with strong contrast
- Wide colors
- 144Hz native refresh rate with VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
- Supports Apple AirPlay, Google Assistant, Google Cast
Cons
- Blacks aren't as deep as they can be on OLED TVs
- Gaming mode can cause clipping in highlights
Learn MoreHisense 65U8N ReviewSamsung 65-Inch QN900D 8K QLED TV
Best 8K TV (For What That's Worth)Why We Picked It
To be clear, 8K still isn't really a viable TV resolution. There isn't any native 8K content, and there's no 8K media on the horizon. That said, 8K TVs exist, and theoretically, high-end gaming PCs can at least run games at that resolution. If you really want an 8K TV, the Samsung QN900D is the best choice. Its picture quality is excellent, it's loaded with features including Apple AirPlay 2, hands-free Amazon Alexa, and an ATSC 3.0 tuner, and it's generally an all-around solid TV. It's just really expensive for a TV that you aren't going to get the most out of for some time.
Who It's For
The QN900D is for early adopters who are willing to spend a lot of money to get an 8K TV even if there isn't any content for it yet. It can also be of interest to PC gamers with deep pockets who have systems that can take advantage of the resolution.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality for 4K content
- Upconversion from 1080p to 4K looks quite good
- Full of features including Apple AirPlay and hands-free Alexa
- Fantastic gaming performance
Cons
- Expensive
- 8K content still isn't readily available and upconversion to 8K isn't much better than native 4K
- Tizen smart TV OS is frustrating
- No Dolby Vision
Learn MoreSamsung 65-Inch QN900D 8K QLED TV Review
Buying Guide: The Best 65-Inch TVs for 2024
What Is the Best 65-Inch TV for the Price?
If you want to get a big screen for a relatively small 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 lights up. The LCD backlight system is currently exclusively light-emitting diodes (LED), 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 U6K is currently available for around $550. 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 U8N series has a retail price of $1,499.99 but can consistently found for around $1,149.99.
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.
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 and means that OLED TVs can 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 C3 costs the same amount. Brands such as Vizio sell solid OLED TVs for far less, while Samsung has been putting out pricier OLED TVs with remarkably bright pictures (and its S95D, while much more expensive than LG's C-series OLEDs, offers some of the best performance we've ever seen).
Finally, if you aren't sure that a 65-inch model is the right size for you, head over to our story on how to choose the right TV screen size. If you want to save money, check out our list of the best cheap TVs.
