Ive been doing a ton of research on 65 inch TVs and have narrowed my list down to 3. I will be purchasing my TV during Labor Day weekend so hopefully there are better deals. I’m considering:

TCL QM7K at $800 TCL QM8 at $900 Hisense U8 at $900

Out of these 3, which one would you recommend? Is there a TV i didn’t list that you would pick over these? I’m not too familiar with the Hisense models so let me know if there is a newer/better model under 1k. Thank you all.

EDIT: This TV will mainly be used for streaming sports. I would say 60% of the time sports, 20% gaming, 10% movies, 10% youtube. Idk if that changes anything

Hey folks,

I'm looking for some guidance on picking out a new 65" TV and could really use the community’s input.

Room Conditions:

• It’ll be placed in a mostly dark room, but there is some occasional natural light during the day.

• Glare isn’t a huge issue, but I’d still like something that holds up reasonably well in mixed lighting.

Main Use Cases:

• Watching 1080p and 4K content via Jellyfin/Plex

• Playing on PS2, PS3, and PS4

• I don’t plan to do a ton of high-frame-rate gaming (PS5 or PC gaming isn’t a factor right now)

• I do care about upscaling quality, especially for PS2-era content

Budget & Where I'm Buying:

• I’d like something with great bang for the buck — good picture quality, reliability, and value

• I’m mainly looking at Amazon or Best Buy

  • Amazon is preferred since I can take advantage of 0% APR financing through my Amazon store card, especially with Prime Day coming up

TVs I’m Considering:

• I've been strongly looking at the Hisense U8N and U7N

  • The U8N seems to have excellent brightness and contrast (great for HDR content and dark room performance)

  • U7N is cheaper and still gets good reviews as a mid-range Mini-LED option

• I’ve read great things on Rtings, but I’m seeing some Reddit and YouTube comments about concerns with long-term reliability and panel failures

• I do like that both models come with a 2-year manufacturer warranty, which offers some peace of mind

What I’m Hoping to Learn:

• Is the U8N worth the price premium over the U7N for my use case?

• Are the panel reliability concerns legit, or overblown?

• Are there other TVs around the $800–$1300 range I should be looking at that are better for mixed content and retro upscaling?

• Should I consider waiting until Prime Day for a better deal?

TL;DR:
Looking for a 65" Mini-LED or similar TV for Jellyfin/Plex and PS2/PS3/PS4, preferably on Amazon for 0% APR. Leaning toward Hisense U8N or U7N. Want solid performance without breaking the bank. Thoughts?

Thanks in advance for any input — I’ve been researching for weeks and feel like I’m stuck in analysis paralysis.

UPDATE* Went with the Sony Bravia 8 OLED at Amazon. Went to Best buy and watched the 7 and 8 side by side. The LG and Samsung reps told me to go with Sony when I mentioned watching anime and using a PS4