Best 65 inch TVs

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What to look for

At this size the viewing distance should be at least 2.5 metres; brightness matters in a bright room.

Models worth comparing

From manufacturers' specifications and published UK reviews, read on 6 October 2026. Not tested by us. In no particular order: these are not ranked, and we do not say which is best until the customer ratings are in.

Budget

TCL 65C7K

Anyone after a big, bright Mini LED picture and solid gaming features without paying OLED money.

Mini LED backlight with local dimming gives punchy, colourful HDR
Handles every main HDR format, including Dolby Vision and HDR10+
144Hz support with VRR, ALLM and FreeSync Premium Pro for gaming

Watch out for: Only two of its HDMI inputs are HDMI 2.1, which is limiting if you run more than one current console.

Panel: QD-Mini LED (VA-type LCD)
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Refresh rate: 144Hz native
HDMI 2.1 ports: 2
Smart platform: Google TV

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Sources: TCL UK product page · Expert Reviews review

Mid-range

LG OLED65C64LA

Film fans and gamers who want OLED contrast and a full set of gaming features at a sensible step below flagship prices.

OLED panel with very accurate SDR picture in reviews
Four full-spec HDMI 2.1 ports and up to 165Hz with G-SYNC and FreeSync
Supports Dolby Vision alongside HDR10 and HLG

Watch out for: The glossy screen picks up reflections, so it is happiest in a room you can darken.

Panel: OLED evo
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (no HDR10+)
Refresh rate: Up to 165Hz
HDMI 2.1 ports: 4
Smart platform: webOS 26

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Sources: LG UK product page · Expert Reviews review

Premium

Samsung QE65S99H

Viewers with bright living rooms who want a very bright, colourful QD-OLED with strong anti-glare treatment.

Glare Free anti-reflection screen copes well with bright rooms
Very high measured peak brightness for an OLED
70W 4.2.2-channel speakers with Dolby Atmos built in

Watch out for: Like other Samsung TVs it does not support Dolby Vision, so those streams play in standard HDR10 instead.

Panel: QD-OLED
HDR: HDR10+, HDR10, HLG (no Dolby Vision)
Refresh rate: Up to 165Hz VRR
HDMI 2.1 ports: 4
Smart platform: Tizen

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Sources: Samsung UK product page · Expert Reviews review

Pro

LG OLED65G66LS

Home cinema enthusiasts who want LG's brightest, highest-contrast OLED and a slim design that suits wall mounting.

Tandem OLED panel with standout contrast and brightness in reviews
Four HDMI 2.1 ports, all able to run 4K at 165Hz
This stand version comes with a pedestal base, unlike the wall-mount G6

Watch out for: Its built-in sound trails rivals and can distort at high volume, so budget for a soundbar.

Panel: Primary RGB Tandem OLED
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (no HDR10+)
Refresh rate: Up to 165Hz
HDMI 2.1 ports: 4
Smart platform: webOS 26

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Sources: LG UK product page · Expert Reviews review

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