Best 65-Inch TV for 2022 – CNET [CNET]

The best 65-inch TV can bring great entertainment and fun watching your favorite TV shows. It’s time to upgrade your home with a 65-inch TV that comes with smart functions and outstanding picture quality with an impressive size. You can get an exceptional 65-inch TV — with smart features and other desirable attributes — for less than $1,000, and sale prices for budget models routinely dip below $500. I prefer using 65-inch screens when I make side-by-side comparisons of TVs here at CNET, because nearly every mainstream TV-maker offers this size. They’re not so big that they take over most living rooms, but they’re large enough to showcase HDR-quality video and 4K resolution while you watch your favorite movies and TV shows. Most can also serve as an excellent gaming TV.

The list below represents the best 65-inch TV options I’ve reviewed in CNET’s test lab (for 2022, that’s my basement), where I test them side by side to see which ones are the most worthy of buying. I took factors like smart TV features into account: Does it work with Apple Airplay? Does it come with Amazon Fire TV capabilities or Roku? I also considered refresh rate, game mode and other gaming features (gotta make sure it can keep up with your Xbox Series X!), contrast ratio, peak brightness, whether it has an HDMI port and more. Below are my latest recommendations, with the following notes to keep in mind.

• Looking for another screen size? Check out 43-inch TVs, 55-inch TVs and 75-inch TVs.
• Although most of these TVs are 2021 models, a few came out in 2020. For the 2020 TVs on this list I’ve included a “2022 outlook” section with everything I know about the new models, but in general the 2020 TVs are similar (and often a better bargain) compared to 2021 models.
• This list is updated periodically.

Read more: What Size of TV Do I Need?

Other stuff to know about buying a new 65-inch TV

I’m pretty sure you’d be happy with any one of the TV screens above, but a new set can be a big investment, so maybe you’re looking for a bit more information. Here’s a quick-and-dirty list.

• In my opinion, bigger is better. Big TVs are cheaper than ever, and your money is best spent on a larger screen size rather than a slight upgrade in image quality.
• If you don’t like the built-in smart TV system with smart features, you can always add a media streamer like Roku, Chromecast or Apple TV. They’re cheap and easy to use, and receive updates more frequently than most top rated smart TVs. See the best media streamers here.
• Most TVs sound terrible, so it’s worthwhile to pair your new set with a sound bar or other speaker system. Good ones start at around $100. See the best soundbars here.

Looking for even more info? Here’s everything to know (and more) about buying a new TV and getting the best viewing experience.

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