Best 75-inch TV for 2021 – CNET [CNET]

While a 65-inch TV is the standard size for most households, if you want to go even bigger, the most obvious upgrade is a 75-inch model. It’s a size available in a lot of the best TV series we review at CNET — even those fancy OLED TVs (technically they’re 77 inches, but they’re still included on this list).

If you’re on the fence about whether to go with an excellent-performing 65-inch model or a 75-inch set that performs a bit worse — but costs about the same — I recommend you go big. If you’re looking to upgrade your viewing experience, stepping up in TV screen size is the best use of your money — more so than a slight increase in image quality, color accuracy, viewing angle or any smart functionality. However, I’m not advising you to get a 75-inch TV that doesn’t perform well enough to satisfy you. That’s where our guide comes in: to help you decide just how much money to spend.

The list below represents the best TVs I’ve reviewed in CNET’s test lab, where I compare them side by side to see which is most worth buying. Currently, my TV lab is my basement, and as usual, I’ve actually reviewed the 65-inch sizes in the series listed below. That said, the 75-inch versions are basically identical beyond screen size. When reviewing the TVs, I take into consideration factors like the number of HDMI ports, color accuracy, contrast ratio, the refresh rate, the TV’s smart capabilities and more. 

Here are my latest recommendations, which I update as I review new TVs, with the following notes to keep in mind.

• Looking for another size? Check out: 32-inch TVs, 43-inch TVs, 55-inch TVs and 65-inch TVs.
• If you’re worried that new 2021 TVs will have some great feature or picture quality enhancement you’ll miss out on if you buy a TV now, relax. TVs are generally a mature technology and our advice is that if you need a new TV now, you should get one. 
• Some of the TVs below came out in 2020. New 2021 models are now available and we’ve reviewed a handful so far. For the 2020 TVs on this list I’ve included a “2021 outlook” section with everything I know (so far) about the new models. 
• Don’t see what you’re looking for below? Here are all of the TVs I’ve reviewed, with more coming soon.

Other stuff to know about buying a new TV

I’m pretty sure you’d be happy with any one of the TVs above, but a new smart TV 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 large screen sizes rather than a slight upgrade in image quality.
• If you don’t like the built-in smart TV system, you can always add a media streamer for more content. They’re cheap and easy to use, and receive updates more frequently than most smart TVs. See the best streaming devices here.
• Most TVs have built-in speakers with terrible sound quality, so it’s worthwhile to pair your new set with a soundbar or other speaker system. Good ones start at around $100. See the best sound bars here.

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

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