The best 65-inch TVs are the ideal way to get fully immersed in movies and games. They've become so much more affordable in the last few years, which means you can get some seriously high-quality screen tech for very reasonable prices.
Of course, any list of the best 65-inch TVs will also include some money-no-object sets – some of the best OLED TVs with next-gen tech or best 8K TVs are available at this size – but you might be surprised by how little difference there is between these and the price of the best 55-inch TVs in many cases.
When we test 65-inch TVs, we take objective readings of elements such as their color accuracy and brightness levels, and combine those with our subjective opinion and experience of how natural the detail is and how realistic their motion processing looks to evaluate the whole image quality. We know what to expect from the best TVs at all kinds of price levels because we've tested so many, so we balance performance against cost and features to arrive at the list below.
The quick list
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The best 65-inch TV for most people
Looking for the ultimate, versatile TV? The LG C4 delivers superb picture quality and a full stock of gaming and smart features that covers all the bases.
The best budget 65-inch TV in the US
The TCL QM7K is a feature-packed, but affordable, mini-LED TV that delivers picture quality well above what's you'd expect from its price tag.
Best budget 65-inch TV in the UK
The TCL C7K delivers a bright mini-LED picture, with plenty of desirable smart TV and gaming features, all at a very competitive and affordable price.
The best 65-inch TV at a mid-range price
Delivering spectacular picture quality and an impressive list of features for the price, the Hisense U8QG is a tough mid-range TV to beat.
The best 65-inch premium OLED TV
The LG G5 takes OLED to new levels of brightness, while still delivering the performance and features you expect from a top-end OLED.
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The best 65-inch OLED TV for sound
The Panasonic Z95A's built-in 5.1.2-channel speaker system delivers powerful, immersive sound. Most viewers will find it good enough that they won't need a separate soundbar.
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The best 65-inch TV for sports
This Samsung mini-LED TV combines high brightness and a Glare Free screen for optimal daytime sports viewing, and it also has great motion handling and gaming performance.
I'm TechRadar's TV Hardware Staff Writer, and I've reviewed everything from budget TVs to cutting-edge OLED tech, and the most common size I test is 65 inches. Before joining TechRadar, I worked for several years at one of the UK's leading AV retailers, on everything up to custom home theater installations.
6 August 2025
Replaced the Hisense U7N with the TCL C7K as best budget US. Replaced the TCL C805 with the TCL C7K as best budget UK. Added in comparison charts showing score comparisons of each TV on key review areas and test results comparisons for brightness, HDR gamut and input lag. Updated our list of other TVs to consider, and TVs coming soon.
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The best 65-inch TV overall
✅ You want a TV that covers all the bases: The LG C4 is excellent for both gaming and movies, thanks to its superb picture quality and wide range of features
✅ You want a great gaming TV: The C4 is 144Hz certified, and has cloud gaming options and a dynamic picture.
❌ You want the brightest possible TV: The LG C4 is brighter than last year’s C3, but it doesn’t match the LG G4 or the best mini-LED TVs when it comes to brightness.
❌You want the sound to match the picture: While the C4 delivers excellent picture quality, its built-in sound is average – a soundbar may be required for some.
The LG C-series has proven to be the jack-of-all-trades of the OLED TV world for years, and the LG C4 is no different. Whether it's movies, gaming, or sports, the C4 really does cover all the bases, delivering amazing picture quality, a full suite of gaming features, and a competitive price compared to rival OLEDs.
The LG C4's picture quality is nothing short of fantastic. Our review praised the C4's excellent contrast and refined details, saying anything that posed challenges to the C4's processor, such as Dune: Part Two, "passed with flying colors." The C4 also demonstrated brilliant HDR highlights, vibrant colors, and a pleasing level of brightness.
The C4 is a brilliant gaming TV. Its four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K 144Hz, VRR (AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync included), Dolby Vision gaming and ALLM. It also delivers an ultra-low 9.2ms input lag (with Boost mode in Game Optimizer activated) for ultra-responsive, smooth gaming.
While the C4 does have setbacks such as average built-in sound quality, it's still exceptional in many areas compared with its mid-range OLED rivals and is also the most competitively priced. For those looking for the best 65-inch TV, you can't go wrong with the LG C4.
We've reviewed the LG C5, the C4's successor, and while its a superb TV, the C4 is currently much better value so remains at the top of this list while it's still available. Once stock becomes thin however, expect the LG C5 to take its place.
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The best budget 65-inch TV in the US
✅ You want a picture with great contrast: The QM7K's Halo Control tech limits blooming effects from light to dark areas, and combined with high brightness delivers great contrast.
✅ You're a gamer: The QM7K supports 4K at 144Hz, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and has a respectable 1.31ms input lag time – great stats for a TV at this price.
❌ You'll be watching in a bright room: The QM7K delivers high brightness, but still suffers from screen reflections in bright rooms.
❌You want the perfect picture: The QM7K has very good picture quality overall, but some vignetting in the corners of the screen stops it from being perfect.
The TCL QM7K delivers great picture quality and a stacked feature-set at an affordable price in a 65-inch size, with prices already dropping below $1,000.
From our testing, we found that picture quality is exceptional on the QM7K, especially given its price. It delivers stunning brightness, which we measued at 2,350 nits of peak HDR brightness, and 640 nits of fullscreen brightness (in Standard Mode) – right up there with best-in-class TVs. Its Halo Control tech limits backlight blooming despite that brightness, which is something that's often an issue on mini-LED TVs at this level. Blacks are deep, colors are vibrant, and its local dimming is precise. The only downside to note is that there's some brightness drop-off at the corners, which creates a 'vignette' effect in some bright scenes.
The QM7K joins the legion of mini-LED TV at this price range that come packed with the latest gaming features. It supports 4K at 144Hz, FreeSync Premium Pro and has a 13.1ms input lag time. It also supports an impressive 288Hz at 1080p for PC gamers, too.
Elsewhere, the QM7K delivers solid sound quality and uses Google TV as its smart TV platform, but where it really shines is its value. For all this at under $1,000, the QM7K 65-inch is a steal delivering serious bang for your buck.
Read our full TCL QM7K review
The best budget 65-inch TV in the UK
✅ You want bang for your buck: The C7K delivers a punchy picture, great gaming performance and more for an affordable price.
✅ You want a bright, rich picture: High brightness, dynamic colors and solid contrast – all at a budget-friendly cost.
❌ You need the best built-in sound: The C7K's sound is fine, but is lacking bass and its soundstage feels narrow.
❌You watch a lot of black and white movies: One common thing we found during testing was that the C7K's screen uniformity wasn't perfect, with brown tones creeping in on black and white movies.
The TCL C7K is the mid-range model in TCL's 2025 mini-LED TV range in the UK, but it comes at an affordable price. It has numerous features for gaming, and delivers very good picture quality for the money.
The C7K's picture demonstrates vibrant colors, aided by its high brightness, which we measured at 2,784 nits of peak brightness in HDR Standard Mode. It still hit 1,790 nits HDR peak brightness in the more natural Filmmaker Mode, which is really impressive, and gives movies irresistible vibrancy.
Its contrast is rich, with accurate local dimming and realistic textures. Its one setback is its screen uniformity, as it struggles to accurately display the correct tones evenly in black and white movies. Other than this, its picture is hard to fault.
Once again, the C7K delivers a stacked suite of features for gaming. It supports 4K at 144Hz, FreeSync Premium Pro, and has a 13.5ms input lag time. Its performance is snappy and smooth and for the money, gamers won't be disappointed by the C7K.
While its sound quality may not be top-notch, some will find it more than adequate. But its value is where the C7K is at its strongest, offering everything discussed above for under £1,000. If you want an affordable mini-LED TV with more premium performance than its price suggests, the C7K is a superb option.
Read our full TCL C7K review
The best mid-range 65-inch TV
✅ You want a TV for a bright room: The U8QG is more than equipped to handle bright rooms, thanks to its high peak brightness and anti-reflection screen.
✅ You want a well-featured gaming TV: With 4K 144Hz, VRR, ALLM, Dolby Vision gaming and a 9.9ms input lag time, the U8QG is a superb TV for gaming.
❌ You don't want to use a soundbar: The U8QG's sound is good overall, but its built-in subwoofer rattles during intense movies, which can be distracting.
❌You need to view from multiple angles: The U8QG's picture quality suffers when viewed off-axis, which can be an issue for larger group viewing.
The Hisense U8QG is a mid-range mini-LED TV that delivers fantastic picture quality, a comprehensive list of gaming features with performance to match, and a competitive price tag.
Colors on the U8QG are bold, bright and have a "serious eye candy quality" as we said in our review. Its local dimming is also impressive, resulting in rich contrast with deep black levels. The U8QG also has settings such as Dark Detail and Dynamic Tone Mapping which prove to be effective in giving the U8QG a picture performance boost.
Gaming has always been a Hisense U8 series strong suit and the U8QG is no different. 4K 165Hz, VRR (FreeSync Premium Pro), ALLM, Dolby Vision and HDR10+ gaming are all supported, plus it boasts an ultra-low 9.9ms input lag time.
The U8QG isn't perfect, as it built-in sound is hampered by a rattling subwoofer and off-axis viewing results in reduced picture quality, but it's strong on value. For what it delivers, the U8QG is a very well-priced TV that other mid-range sets will struggle to beat.
Read our full Hisense U8QG review
The best 65-inch premium OLED TV
✅ You want a TV for bright rooms: Thanks to its exceptional brightness levels, the LG G5 handles brighter viewing environments as well as some mini-LED TVs.
✅ You want a premium TV for gaming: The G5 comes with every feature gamers could need, including 4K 165Hz, AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync, and it has an ultra-low 9.1ms input lag.
❌ You're on a tight budget: The G5 is a premium TV, so it comes with a premium price. If you want better value, look to the cheaper LG C5 or even LG C4.
❌ You need HDR10+ support: Like all LG sets, the G5 does not support HDR10+, a format supported on streaming sites such as Prime Video and Netflix.
The LG G5 delivers on nearly every front, from features to performance, and takes OLED to new heights with its staggering brightness levels. It is an elite OLED TV that needs to be seen to be believed.
Picture quality is where the G5 shines, with gorgeous contrast, accurate and realistic textures, vibrant colors and ultra-responsive motion. And its high peak and full-screen brightness means every part of the picture gets a new level of punch. While reflections can still be spotted, the G5's anti-reflective screen is a dramatic improvement over previous LG OLED generations.
LG's OLEDs have been powerhouse gaming TVs for a number of years and the G5 is no different. It has four HDMI 2.1 ports that support 4K 165Hz, VRR (AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync included), HGiG, Dolby Vision gaming. Its ultra-low 9.1ms input lag time means responsive performance while gaming, and its Game Optimizer menu and Game Quick Card serve as very useful tools.
LG's webOS continues to be one of the best smart TV platforms available, and webOS 25 introduces new, useful AI tools that will be a real benefit to some users. The G5 looks appealing as well, with a bezel-less design and trim depth making it perfect for wall-mounting (a slim-fit TV-mount in-box also helps!).
While we wish its built-in sound could match its picture (it's still perfectly adequate), the LG G5 is a near-perfect TV. Yes, it's pricey, and for some, the step-down C-series OLEDs will be a better choice, but it's still one special TV that's worth its money.
Read our full LG G5 review
The best 65-inch OLED TV for sound
✅ You want a TV with powerful built-in sound: The Z95A’s 5.1.2-channel built-in speaker system does a fantastic job with immersive Dolby Atmos soundtracks. It’s good enough that you won’t need to add a soundbar.
✅ You want to watch in bright rooms: The Z95A’s picture is bright enough to hold up in bright room lighting conditions, and it also has an anti-reflection screen to reduce screen glare.
❌ You want the perfect gaming TV: The Z95A gaming features are well above average for a TV, but it only has two full-featured HDMI 2.1 ports and no built-in cloud gaming.
❌ You want the best smart TV interface: The Z95A’s Fire TV smart interface has an overly busy look, and given the TV’s flimsy handheld remote you may need to use the Alexa voice assistant for control.
The weak built-in speakers in most TVs can leave you struggling to hear dialogue in movies and TV shows, and may even sound distorted when you push the volume up too high. Panasonic addresses this problem in its Z95A OLED TV by incorporating a full 160W, 5.1.2-channel speaker system in the set’s frame. Packing in that many speakers adds to the Panasonic’s bulk, but if you’re looking for a TV that can play loud and clear enough that you don’t need to add a soundbar, the Z95A is the one.
Panasonic re-entered the US TV market in late 2024 with 55-inch and 65-inch versions of the Panasonic Z95A OLED. This flagship model features a “Master OLED Ultimate' display panel” that uses the same micro lens array (MLA) technology found in other top OLED TVs such as the LG G4, along with advanced heat management to boost peak brightness. HDR support extends to Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, and HLG, and there are both Filmmaker and Netflix Adapative Calibrated modes that provide dead-on accurate pictures out of the box.
For its 2024 TVs, Panasonic switched to Amazon’s Fire TV for streaming and smart TV functions and it’s a big improvement over the company’s previous My Home Screen platform. Gaming support includes 4K 144Hz, VRR (with Nvidia G-Sync and AMD Freesync Premium), and Dolby Vision Gaming (up to 144Hz), though there are only two HDMI 2.1 ports as opposed to the four we look for on the best gaming TVs.
Dedicated front left and right, center, and left and right surround speakers are built into the lower section of the TV’s frame and are augmented by a pair of up-firing Atmos height speakers. In our Panasonic Z95A review, we found that it delivered consistently clear dialogue, impressive spaciousness with Dolby Atmos soundtracks, and even good bass – a rare thing for a TV. A Space Tune feature uses a mic in the TV’s remote to automatically EQ the sound for your room, and there’s also a Sound Focus feature that can effectively compensate for off-center seating positions.
The Panasonic Z95A looks great, sounds great, and is a perfect 65-inch TV option for those who don’t want to deal with the extra expense and setup hassle of a soundbar. At $3,100 / £3,899, it’s definitely on the pricey side, but well worth it if you want one of the best TVs for sound.
Read our full Panasonic Z95A review
The best 65-inch TV for sports
✅ You want to watch in a bright room: The combination of the QN90F’s bright picture and Glare Free screen means no screen reflections when viewing in bright rooms.
✅ You're a gamer: The QN90F has four HDMI ports with 4K 165 Hz and FreeSync Premium Pro support, and its ultra-low 9.5ms input lag means fast and responsive gaming.
❌ You’re on a tight budget: Other mini-LED TV makers like Hisense and TCL offer equally bright models at a much lower cost, though they lack the QN90F’s Glare Free screen.
❌ You want Dolby Vision HDR: Like all Samsung TVs, the QN90D doesn't support Dolby Vision HDR.
The Samsung QN90D previously occupied the best TV for sports slot in this guide, and that TV’s successor, the Samsung QN90F, is an even better TV for sports. The big improvement the QN90F brings is a new Glare Free screen, a feature previously limited to the company’s top OLED TVs, and it lets viewers enjoy sports in brightly lit rooms without having to worry about screen reflections.
Other qualities that made the QN90F’s predecessor our top pick for sports carry over, including high brightness, along with a Wide Viewing Angle feature that means viewers across a range of seating positions all experience the same level of picture quality. The TV’s built-in 4.2.2-channel speaker array delivers clear speech and vivid Dolby Atmos height effects, and its Object Tracking Sound Pro+ feature makes sure the sound connects accurately with the onscreen action.
Along with being a great TV for sports, the Samsung QN90F’s powerful contrast and refined local dimming make it a perfect choice for movies, which are displayed with rich color and detailed shadows. The TV’s 4K 165Hz and FreeSync Premium Pro support also makes it great for gaming, with Samsung’s Gaming Hub letting you play cloud-based games from apps such as Xbox and Nvidia GeForce Now.
The Samsung QN90F is priced higher than much of its mini-LED competition, but in this case, you're getting a TV with a premium picture and design, a top-of-class smart TV interface, and an extensive array of features. It’s not just a great TV for sports, but an all-around great TV.
Read our full Samsung QN90F TV review
The best 65-inch TV 2025: Comparison charts
Below is a summary of the scores for the areas we assess TV in, with each entry in the list featured. You can re-arrange the order by clicking the column headers.
We also measure TVs using objective measurements as part of our TV testing process. These measurements are taken using professional equipment and software. You shouldn't buy a TV solely based on its test results, but they can be a useful, quick comparison between different models. The first results below are for brightness, measured in both SDR and HDR, in both small and fullscreen areas of the screen.
Next up is our results for how much of the P3 color space each TV covers, with a maximum of 100%. The BT.2020 color space results are also included, but this is more widely used in professional video.
Input lag is the timing difference between when an image enters a TV's HDMI port to when its displayed on screen. This is especially important for gaming as the lower the delay between pressing a button and the action happening, the smoother and more responsive the performance. This test is recorded using a piece of equipment that displays a blinking image and then records the input time when held to the screen.
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How to choose the best 65-inch TV
Should I buy a 65-inch TV?
We’ve answered this question in a much more detailed guide elsewhere on TechRadar, but the short answer is: yes, if you can afford to.
Basically, a bigger TV is often a better TV and, as mentioned earlier, these large-scale displays typically boast the best specification when it comes to new tech and useful features.
As 65-inch models are becoming increasingly popular, they’re also becoming less expensive, and we’d almost always recommend parting with a little bit more money to enjoy the benefits of such an impressive screen size.
Which is the best 4K TV brand?
The question of the best 4K TV brand (for 65-inch models, in particular) is a difficult one to answer when there’s so many great models out there. Displays from the likes of LG, Sony and Samsung regularly make this list, but they’re often joined by equivalent models from brands like Hisense and Panasonic.
A better question might concern what to look for when buying a 65-inch 4K TV, to which we’d say picture quality, app support, other handy bells and whistles like voice control and, of course, price.
Features like HDR support, Dolby Vision and Atmos, OLED panels and the like can be real differentiators, too, when it comes to finding the 65-inch 4K TV with the best viewing experience, though it’s no surprise that the more of these extras a display has, the more expensive it tends to be.
What is 4K resolution?
4K is, essentially, an ultra-high-definition screen resolution. Also called UHD or 4K UHD, the display technology has become the default screen resolution across all of the TVs that you’re likely to see in stores today – as well as many PC monitors, too.
The very best UHD TVs pack over eight million pixels in their high-res displays – that’s four times the amount you’ll find on the Full HD panels in today's small TVs.
You don’t necessarily need access to 4K entertainment content to enjoy the benefits of 4K resolution, either, since many of the best 4K TVs – i.e. most of the 65-inch displays on this list – boast impressive upscaling technologies that bolster content filmed in HD.
The only displays which sport a sharper picture are the 8K variety – though, being a still-new technology, choice in that department is much more limited and, naturally, 8K models are far more expensive.
4K resolution is increasingly common for new releases on the best streaming services, and obviously is needed to take advantage of the best 4K Blu-ray players. The PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles are also both built around 4K, so we focus on having 4K TVs in our list of the best gaming TVs.
Should I choose OLED or mini-LED?
Whether you should buy OLED or mini-LED depends on your living situation, but most importantly your personal preference. Both types of tech feature heavily in our list!
OLED is a type of panel that uses self-emitting pixels allowing for greater control of the contrast (because each pixel can be turned off individually) which results in deeper black levels and contrast, and arguably bolder colors. Generally, OLED TVs much dimmer than mini-LED TVs, and can struggle in brighter rooms where reflections are likely, unless you opt for more premium OLEDs such as the Samsung S95D and LG G4.
Mini-LED is a type of backlight that uses (you guessed it) tiny LEDs to allow for greater light control and dimming compared to standard LCD TVs. Mini-LED TVs tend to offer significantly more brightness than most TVs, resulting in brighter pictures and colors. Although their black levels aren't quite as accurate as OLED (especially in more mid-range models), they're still a step-up from LCD and QLED TVs. The Hisense U7N and TCL C805 are examples of mini-LED TVs on this list.
In a 65-inch size, both these technologies work well, though you can get a mini-LED TV for a far lower price in a 65-inch size compared to an OLED – though premium mini-LED sets cost the same as elite OLED TVs.
It depends on your budget, and how bright your room is. A budget OLED TV, in particular, will have a much harder time beating reflections during daytime sports viewing than a similarly priced mini-LED will. But the OLED will be more cinematic.
What gaming features should I look for in a 65-inch TV?
What gaming features you're looking for in your TV depends on your gaming device, whether it's a console (PS5 or Xbox Series X) or PC. There are some fundamental gaming features that you should be on the look out for however.
Ideally, you'll want 4K 120Hz support, a higher refresh rate that is supported on current gen consoles and PC. You'll also want Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), which allows the display to adjust its frame rate according to the source for smoother gaming, and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), a mode that optimizes a displays' settings to reduce input lag and insure a smooth experience.
For these features, you'll need HDMI 2.1 ports. Ideally, you'll want four if you have multiple consoles (the LG C4 and Samsung S95D are two TVs on this list) but most TVs come with two.
As for more device-specific features, if you have an Xbox Series X or PC, you'll want Dolby Vision gaming (the PS5 doesn't support Dolby Vision) as this will add an extra dimension to your game's picture quality (it's worth noting only specific games support Dolby Vision).
If you want to use your TV for PC gaming, you'll want to look for even higher refresh rates such as 144Hz (again the C5 and S95D support these) as this will ensure even better response times. If you have an Nvidia GPU, you should look strong at LG TVs, which have G-Sync included. Many TVs support AMD FreeSync.
New 65-inch TVs coming in 2025
There are a number of new TVs we're in the process of reviewing or expecting to review that could make their way onto this list.
The Panasonic Z95B, successor to the Z95A featured on this list as the best TV for sound, comes equipped with the same Primary Tandem RGB OLED display panel used in the LG G5, so we're expecting a big visual upgrade over the Z95A. From what we've seen so far, it's an impressive TV. Our Z95B review is in progress.
The TCL C8K is TCL's flagship mini-LED for the UK and looks to deliver a feature, picture and sound quality upgrade over the TCL C7K, currently the best budget pick on this list. Our C8K review is in progress.
The Samsung S85F is the entry-level OLED for Samsung in 2025 and has a stacked feature set. Our S85F review is in progress, and it'll be our first time reviewing Samsung's entry-level OLED series, so we're keen to see how it competes with the entry-level LG B5.
We're currently in the process of reviewing the LG B5. A quick preview: it's got great picture quality and a full feature set, but could be better in some areas. Still, it's one of the best ways to get a 2025 OLED TV for less.
Later this year, we expect to test Philips' OLED TV range. While the 8-series now only comes in a 77-inch size, the OLED910 is aggressively priced and could be a real contender. Plus, we love Ambilight! We may even get our hands on the OLED760, Philips' entry-level model, for review.
The Roku Pro Series 2025 follows in the footsteps of its predecessor of the same name, which we highly rated thanks to its impressive picture and gaming features for a very affordable price. We've got high hopes for the 2025 version and expect to get it into our testing labs soon.
How we tested the best 65-inch TVs
When we test the best 65-inch TVs, we structure our tests around the same criteria found throughout our reviews such as picture quality, gaming performance, and value for money. The TVs are tested using both objective measurements and subjective impressions.
Starting with picture quality, we’ll cycle through the TV’s preset picture modes such as Standard and Movie to see which is most accurate. We’ll then play a variety of sources including 4K Blu-ray and streaming, HD Blu-ray and streaming, and lower-resolution sources to test upscaling, which is important on a larger screen size such as a 65-inch TV.
Testing picture quality on 65-inch TVs, we look at how well the panel, particularly on LCD models, handles black uniformity (the ability to evenly display dark tones across the screen) as larger LCD screens tend to struggle with this. We also evaluate how well a 65-inch screen maintains contrast and color accuracy from off-center seats, which is another variable with LCD-based TVs.
For our objective tests, we use specialized equipment including a colorimeter to measure the patterns displayed by a test pattern generator and record the results with Portrait Displays’ Calman calibration software.
The first area we test is brightness using different-sized white windows such as 10% (for HDR highlights) and full-screen brightness. A 10% window will indicate what peak brightness to expect and also demonstrate a TV's effectiveness in reproducing highlights from HDR sources. The 100% window will demonstrate how a TV can maintain brightness levels across the entire screen, important for content like sports, and also tell us how it will handle reflections. We also use these brightness tests to compare a set’s measured brightness to the brightness claims made by manufacturers. When we test brightness, the measurements are made in a light-controlled room to prevent other light sources from skewing the results.
Another area we test is color reproduction with both HDR and SDR sources, looking at color accuracy and maximum color gamut coverage. We also test grayscale accuracy to see how effectively a TV reproduces grayscale steps in the full contrast range from black to white.
For gaming, we use a Leo Bodnar 4K HDMI Input Lag Tester to test how much latency is added by each TV, comparing results in Standard and Game Mode, which typically shows the lowest amount. We’ll also look at each TV’s gaming performance and features such as VRR, ALLM, and 4K 120Hz refresh rate.
We always aim to keep tests and conditions as consistent as possible, but it’s worth noting that some of our reviewers have different setups, though our writers will have similar testing equipment to achieve the same level of accuracy.
The latest updates to this best 65-inch TVs guide
6 August 2025
Replaced the Hisense U7N with the TCL C7K as best budget US. Replaced the TCL C805 with the TCL C7K as best budget UK. Added in comparison charts showing score comparisons of each TV on key review areas and test results comparisons for brightness, HDR gamut and input lag. Updated our list of other TVs to consider, and TVs coming soon.
30 July 2025
Replaced the Hisense U7N with the TCL C7K as best budget US. Replaced the TCL C805 with the TCL C7K as best budget UK.
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1 July 2025
Replaced the Samsung QN90D with the Samsung QN90F, a newer model with a new Glare Free screen.
28 May 2025
Replaced the Samsung Q80D with the Hisense U8QG as the 'best mid-range TV'.
29 April 2025
Replaced the Samsung S95D with the LG G5 as 'best premium OLED' due to the latter's increased brightness and other features. Added LG C5 to 'Also Consider' section. Removed the LG G4 and 'best for wall-mounting' category. Removed LG's OLEDs from 'New TVs coming in 2025' as they feature elsewhere in this guide now.
3 April 2025
Added new Sony and Hisense TV info to 'Coming in 2025' section; added new models to 'Also consider' section.
6 March 2025
Checked all products against our latest reviews, and added more products to our list of other options to consider. Added the quick list into this guide, and added some new information to the FAQ section.
6 February 2025
Introduced a gallery of images for each entry on this list. Put in a 'New TVs for 2025' section listing news of the models expected this year that could end up on this list.
10 January 2025
Replaced the Samsung S90c with the LG C4 as the best 65-inch TV overall due to the S90C's low stock levels. Deleted the best gaming TV category.
12 December 2024
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27 November 2024
Replaced the Amazon Omni QLED with the TCL C805 as the best budget (UK) option due to the latter's mini-LED panel and greater number of gaming features.
25 October 2024
Replaced the Sony A80L with the Panasonic Z95A as 'best OLED TV for sound'
26 September 2024
Replaced the Samsung S90C with the Samsung S90D as 'best for sports'
29 August 2024
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1 August 2024
Replaced the Hisense U8K with the Samsung Q80D as 'best mid-range'
2 July 2024
Introduced Hisense U7N as 'best budget (US). Amazon Omni QLED became 'best budget (UK)'.
4 June 2024
Replaced Samsung QN90C with LG OLED C4 as 'Best gaming TV.' Added Samsung QN90C as 'Best TV for sports.'
7 May 2024
Replaced Samsung S95C with the Samsung S95D as 'Best premium OLED' due to improved features over the S95C.
27 February 2024
Expanded the 'How We Test' section to explain in more detail how we test these TVs.
26 January 2024
Updated FAQ's section with 'what TV's are coming in 2024?' section, looking ahead to what new TVs we're most excited for.
19 November 2023
Added in 'Buy it if' and 'Don't buy it if' boxes for each entry to summarize pros and cons for quick reading
14 November 2023
Replaced Sony A95K with Samsung S95C and re-named category 'best premium OLED'. Replaced Samsung QN900B with Samsung QN900C as best 8K TV. LG G3 became 'best TV for wall-mounting'.
3 October 2023
Swapped LG's C3 for Samsung's S90C as best OLED TV overall, replaced the TCL QM8 Class with Amazon's Fire TV Omni QLED as the best budget buy, added Hisense's U8K in replace of Samsung's BU8500 and removed Samsung's S95C for LG's G3 as brightest OLED.
26 June 2023
Added this new 'Latest updates' section to help readers know how we've changed the guide recently. Checked all products against our latest reviews.
30 May 2023
Checked list of products against our latest reviews. Added more about how we test TVs to the introduction.
28 April 2023
Reordered products to reflect latest recommendations. Added new easier navigation features.