The holiday shopping season is the best time to get a deal on a big TV. We’ve found the best 65-inch models for every budget.
This holiday season it might be the time to go big. TV shoppers wait all year for prices on new TVs to fall, and the biggest discounts can be found on the largest screens. For smaller spaces, a 65-inch TV might seem excessive in size, but I consider it the “sweet spot” for most living rooms. It’s not too big to crowd or dominate the space, and it offers an immersive watching and gaming experience. Plus, it’s one of the most popular and common TV sizes out there, so you’ve got plenty of options to choose from. To help you find the best 65-inch TV for your living room and your budget, I’ve rounded up some of the overall best models on the market. Let’s dive in.
What is the best 65-inch TV right now?
After testing many of the best TVs for the money this year, my favorite 65-inch TV for most people is the TCL QM8 series (2023). The QM8 offers superb picture quality overall, all the features you need in a modern television — including 4K/120Hz input and variable refresh rate that can get the most out of consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X — and an affordable price tag. When a friend asks me what 65-inch TV to buy, I tell them the TCL QM8 series.
There are plenty of other excellent choices out there, however, especially if you want a TV smaller than 65 inches. So even though the QM8 is my current favorite for most people, it might not be right for your preferences or budget.
Best 65-inch TVs in 2023
TCL has topped our list of the best TVs for the last few years but the QM8 is something different, and even better than before. In my comparison tests, it stood out with superior brightness and impact while still maintaining excellent contrast — a combination no other TV could match at this price. The key is mini-LED tech and well-implemented full-array local dimming. It also has a sleek design with a center-mount stand. The operating system is Google TV, which I don’t like as much as Roku TV, but it’s still a solid smart TV. This model replaces the TCL 6-Series Roku TV from last year.
