The 9 Best 65 Inch TVs

Editor's Notes

October 23, 2026, by Ezvid Wiki Editors:

The LG C6 now leads this list. OLED prices have dropped far enough that its deep blacks and console-ready inputs cost about what a premium LCD set does, and lab reviewers rate its picture among the best they have measured. Every TV on the previous version, from the LG CX to the Samsung TU8000, was a 2020 or 2021 model that's no longer made, so all of them are gone, along with the LG WX honor.

Room light shaped the rest. The Samsung S90H and the Hisense U6SF Pro both use matte, anti-reflective screens for sunny rooms, while the TCL QM7L brings very bright HDR at a mid price. The TCL QM6K stays the value pick because TCL carried it into its new lineup. We weighed lab measurements from RTINGS, Tom's Guide and TechRadar against each maker's port layout and HDR format support, and searched the CPSC recall database for every brand. We passed on the Hisense U7SG for now, since it's listed at full price, the same as the Samsung OLED, and on Samsung's budget M80H, which lacks local dimming.

Earlier notes

March 26, 2021, by Christopher Thomas:

Like every year, lots of new TVs have been rolled out, and many make only marginal improvements over their predecessors. Some of our selections, like the LG CX, Samsung Q80A, and Vizio P-Series Quantum X, are upgrades to the high-end sets that came before them. In particular, the CX is the one to go for if you want to take advantage of the stellar technology that is OLED. The Sony X900H is another recently updated favorite, and one of the best choices for owners of next-generation consoles. Others, like the TCL 5-Series, Samsung TU8000, and to a point the TCL R635 are god examples of quality TVs that can be had without breaking the bank.

There is one very interesting model that we had to include, and that's the Samsung QN85A. This is one of the first Mini LED TVs on the market, and apparently, it just about bridges the gap in image quality between LCD and OLED panels. Surely, this technology will continue to expand, but for being the first of its kind, the QN85A is an awfully convincing step.

March 10, 2020, by Christopher Thomas:

There are more 65-inch TVs available than ever before and some of them are actually getting pretty affordable. The TCL 5-Series is commonly regarded as one of the best inexpensive models while the Hisense H8F looks surprisingly good from the up-and-coming, but still less well known manufacturer. If you want to spend just a bit more, you can get a very good quantum dot model in the TCL R625, which is an all-around great option although it does have some very minor issues with artifacting and dirty screen effect. Speaking of quantum dot technology, it's becoming widespread throughout the industry at a relatively quick pace. The Vizio P-Series Quantum is one example of this, and it's a great TV as long as you're not planning on using its built-in software. If you're using a home theater PC or separate streaming box, though, it's an excellent choice.

The LG SM9000 uses their proprietary NanoCell technology, which isn't exactly like quantum dots but is pretty similar and has a similar effect. The SM9000, it should be noted, is one of the few non-OLED TVs to offer full-spec HDMI 2.1 compatibility, so if you plan on getting a next-generation Sony or Microsoft console or are waiting for HDMI 2.1 graphics cards to come out, you should strongly consider that one. Of course, no discussion would be complete without mention of Sony, and the Sony X900F is a high-performing option in nearly every aspect despite its lack of advanced color filtration. In fact, it has very few faults aside from its subpar viewing angle.

Then there are the two most popular OLED televisions. These beautiful displays work on an entirely different principle than LCDs, and if you can afford one, you'll almost certainly be satisfied. Unlike LCDs, they can create essentially perfect blacks, and LG has gone out of their way to future-proof these so you won't have to turn around and buy another set in a year or two.