So i’m looking for a 65inch 4k 144hz TV or monitor to game on. Doesn’t need no smart features or even speakers, just some HDMI inputs. WITH EXCELLENT PICTURE QUALITY.
Is there such a thing that exists? Or should i go with a conventional gaming TV even though i wont use half its features?
Regarding price vs quality, how much of a trade off is it?
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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 C5 can usually be found for around $1,500. Samsung, Sony, and Panasonic all offer OLED TVs as well, and all have been strong performers in our tests.
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.
Is 65 inches a good size for a TV?
Many brands use 65 inches as their flagship size to showcase their best 4K TVs, and this size is ideal for delivering big-screen immersion without occupying too much space. If you're looking for a media console or mount to use with a 65-inch TV, check out our guides to the best TV stands and best TV wall mounts for our top picks.
Of course, you can still find excellent TV models in smaller sizes if you need something more compact. Likewise, top displays are available in larger sizes for an even more immersive experience.
Check out our other size-specific guides for more display recommendations:
- Best 43-inch TVs
- Best 50-inch TVs
- Best 55-inch TVs
- Best 75-inch TVs
- Best 85-inch TVs
- Best 100-inch TVs
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 U65QF is currently available for around $600. 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 U8QG series has a retail price of $2,199.99 but can consistently be found for around $1,499.99 or less.
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.