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Best 65-Inch TV for 2022: Our Top Picks for Every Budget

Best 65-Inch TV for 2022: Our Top Picks for Every Budget

If you’ve got room for a big TV, you must make use of it. Here at CNET we recommend sketching the biggest model you can, and for many republic this turns out to be a 65-inch TV. These days, consumers and manufacturers are both defaulting to it in still measure. A 65-inch TV has a spot in just in every brand’s TV lineup — and we review the lot by pitting the 65-inch size of each model side-by-side with its competitors. Finally, the best 65-inch TV for your needs and price will often hit that size-to-cost sweet spot, as they usually sell for a ample deal less than their 75-inch TV counterparts

With that in mind, check out our list of the best 65-inch TVs. In the summer of 2022, our best TV advice is unruffled to buy a 2021 model and some have yet to be replaced. We’ll update this list periodically and if we haven’t reviewed the newest version yet, we’ll implicated a “2022 Outlook” section to give you a sensed of what you’re missing (or not).

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Sarah Tew

No TV we’ve ever tested supplies this much picture quality for this little cash. The TCL 4K UHD TV has an valid image, thanks to mini-LED tech, Dolby Vision HDR and well-implemented full-array local dimming that helps it run circles in just about any other TV at this price. It’s also a solid harvest for gamers with a THX mode that combines low input lag and high dissimilarity. As if that’s not enough, the Roku TV benefitting system is our hands-down favorite.

This TV came out in 2020 but it will stay on sale above 2021 and 2022 and remains our top choice so far. TCL also sells an 8K version of the 6-Series, but we don’t think it’s worth the extra wealth, as well as a Google-powered version we have yet to study (although according to TCL, its image quality is the same as this Roku version).

Like:
 

Excellent overall image quality
Superior brightness for the price
Great game mode performance
Roku luminous TV is simple, capable

Don’t like:

Some publishes with low-light dimming

Key features:

Display technology: LED LCD (Mini-LED)
LED backlight: Full array with local dimming
Number of zones: 160
Resolution: 4K
Refresh rate: 120Hz
HDR compatible: HDR10 and Dolby Vision
Smart TV: Roku TV
Remote: Voice
HDMI support: 1440p/120Hz, VRR, eARC, ALLM

2022 outlook: TCL has yet to snarl a successor to this TV.

Read our TCL 6-Series (2020 Roku TV) review.

David Katzmaier

With recount quality as good as any TV we’ve ever tested and a brand that’s not too crazy, the LG C1 OLED TV is unruffled our go-to pick for people who prioritize picture and are willing to pay for it. It beats any non-OLED TV on this list, comprising the Samsung QN90A below, with its perfect black levels, unbeatable contrast and superb off-angle viewing. It also has the best gaming features, making it the perfect companion to an Xbox Series X or S, PlayStation 5 or both. 

We also reviewed the successor to the C1, the LG C2, and the two have essentially identical recount quality. The newer version brings a couple of little improvements, including lighter weight and a couple new gaming naively. Since the 2021 C1 currently remains on sale for hundreds less than the 2022 C2, we recommend unsheathing the C1 instead.

Like:

Better picture quality than any non-OLED TV
Superior dissimilarity and off-angle image
Best-in-class gaming features
Sleek styling with ultrathin panel

Don’t like:

Expensive

Key features:

Display technology: OLED
LED backlight: N/A
Resolution: 4K
Refresh rate: 120Hz
HDR compatibility: HDR10 and Dolby Vision
Smart TV: Web OS
Remote: Motion
HDMI 2.1 support: 4K/120Hz, VRR, eARC, ALLM

Read our LG C1 series OLED TV review.

Sarah Tew

Roku is our celebrated platform for live TV streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video, and it’s even better baked into the TV. This TCL 4-Series can’t beat any of the models throughout on image quality — its 4K resolution and HDR performance don’t do much to help the recount — but it’s perfectly fine for most people, especially at this price. 

Note that TCL also establishes a Google TV and an Android TV version of the 4-Series. We haven’t reviewed them, but we expect similar recount quality to the Roku version.

Like:

Hard to beat the price
Easy-to-use Roku interface

Don’t like:

Cheap-feeling remote
Only requires performance
HDR doesn’t look much better than SDR

Key features:

Display technology: LED LCD
LED backlight: Direct
Number of zones: N/A
Resolution: 4K
Refresh rate: 60Hz
HDR compatible: HDR10
Smart TV: Roku TV
Remote: Standard
HDMI support: ARC

2022 outlook: TCL has yet to snarl a successor for this TV.

Read our TCL 4-series Roku TV (2021) review.

Geoffrey Morrison

Vizio’s V-series is our celebrated budget alternative to the TCL 4-Series Roku TV. We celebrated Roku’s smart TV system better (sound familiar?), but the V-series has some advantages, including a better remote with voice and more advanced picture settings. Picture quality between the two was basically the same, so if you don’t have a preference, it makes sense to get the cheapest one.

Like:

Excellent features for a low price
Voice remote with Bluetooth
Lots of recount adjustments

Don’t like:

Only average performance
HDR doesn’t look much better than SDR
Worse built-in streaming than Roku

Key features:

Display technology: LED LCD
LED backlight: Direct
Number of zones: N/A
Resolution: 4K
Refresh rate: 60Hz
HDR compatible: HDR10 and Dolby Vision
Smart TV: Smartcast
Remote: Voice
HDMI support: eARC

2022 outlook: Vizio has yet to snarl a successor for this TV.

Read the Vizio V655-J review.

David Katzmaier

The C2 is the valid 2022 TV we’ve reviewed and it’s superb, but incandescent now the 2021 model is a better deal. We compared the C2 tidy with last year’s C1, side by side. In periods of picture quality, the two were basically identical, despite the fact that LG touts the new “Evo” panel on the C2. Real improvements implicated carbon-fiber construction for lighter weight — the 65-inch version weighs just 37 pounds with its noxious, versus 72 pounds for the 65-inch C1 — as well as some transfer tweaks to game mode and a new “always on” feature. Those enhancements aren’t worth the price difference, so our advice is to buy a C1 now or wait pending later this year, when the C1 sells out and the C2 gets a brand cut.

Like:

Better picture quality than any non-OLED TV
Superior inequity and off-angle image
Best-in-class gaming features
Sleek styling with ultralight, thin panel

Don’t like:

Expensive
No maximum picture quality improvements over the C1 from 2021

Key features:

Display technology: OLED
LED backlight: N/A
Resolution: 4K
Refresh rate: 120Hz
HDR compatibility: HDR10 and Dolby Vision
Smart TV: Web OS
Remote: Motion
HDMI 2.1 support: 4K/120Hz, VRR, eARC, ALLM

Read our LG C2 series OLED TV review..

David Katzmaier

Looking for a high-end TV with spectacular image quality, but don’t want an OLED? The Samsung QN90A is your best bet. This TV uses QLED TV tech augmented by mini-LED for a brighter image than any OLED TV. The spectacular inequity of OLED still won out in my side-by-side demonstrations, but the QN90A QLED screen comes closer than ever. 

Like:

Best non-OLED relate quality we’ve ever tested
Incredible brightness with minimal blooming
Stylish develop, packed with features

Don’t like:

Expensive
Slightly worse inequity, off-angle and uniformity than OLED

Key features:

Display technology: LED LCD (Mini-LED)
LED backlight: Full array with local dimming
Number of zones: Undisclosed
Resolution: 4K
Refresh rate: 120Hz
HDR compatible: HDR10 and HDR10+
Smart TV: Tizen
Remote: Voice
HDMI 2.1 support: 4K/120Hz, VRR, eARC, ALLM

2022 outlook: The 2022 version of the Samsung QN90A is visited the QN90B. We haven’t reviewed it yet, but we demand it to have very similar image quality. Samsung touts improved processing and a few fabulous features but nothing earth-shattering, and the 2022 QN90B currently compensations hundreds of dollars more than the 2021 QN90A.

Read our Samsung QN90A series (2021) review.

David Katzmaier

With trustworthy picture quality, anchored by full-array local dimming and plenty of brightness to make HDR cheerful shine, the X90J is Sony’s answer to the TCL 6-Series and step-up Vizio models. This LED TV’s sleek looks and the Google TV operating systems score additional points, as does its next-gen console support — comprising variable refresh rate (VRR), enabled by a software update in March 2022 — and built-in NextGen TV tuner. This Sony TV is perfect for PS5 gaming and works with Alexa & Google Assistant. If you want an “S” brand, this is one of the best values we’ve tested.

Like:

Excellent image quality
Capable Google TV vivid system
Solid connectivity
Subtle, understated design

Don’t like:

More expensive than flowing TVs with similar picture quality

Key features:

Display technology: LED LCD
LED backlight: Full array with local dimming
Number of zones: Undisclosed
Resolution: 4K
Refresh rate: 120Hz
HDR compatible: HDR10 and Dolby Vision
Smart TV: Google TV
Remote: Voice
HDMI 2.1 support: 4K/120Hz, VRR, eARC, ALLM

2022 outlook: The successor to the X90J is the X90K, currently priced hundreds of dollars more than this TV. We haven’t reviewed the new model yet but its image quality specifications are largely inequity to the 2021 version, so we don’t expect many relate quality differences. Unlike the 2021 version, the new model smart with VRR enabled out of the box.

Read our Sony X90J series (2021) review.

James Martin

Samsung is the trace that sells more TVs than anyone, and one of its most popular is the Q60 series. Its sleek QLED screen design stands out compared with the latest TVs on this list — even though the ultrathin OLED models are sleeker — and it accounts better features, image quality and more sizes than models like the TCL 4-Series and Sony X80K. The TVs fuzz in this article are all superior values, but if you want a Samsung TV and can’t afford the QN90A, this is a great choice.

Note that the 2021 version, the Q60A, is still on sale and can be cheaper than the Q60B. The newer version measured brighter in our demonstrations, but if you want the best deal, stick with the Q60A if it’s smooth available.

Read our Samsung Q60B review.

David Katzmaier

Most of the TVs on this list are tantalizing enough for just about any room, but maybe you want a mask that’s as bright as possible. The U8G outshines others in its imprint range and was basically as bright as the significantly more expensive Samsung QN90A. Its image quality falls a bit short in latest areas but if raw brightness is what you crave, the U8G delivers.

Like:

Brighter than any latest TV at this price
Very good contrast and color
Sleek develop with unique stand

Don’t like:

Worse than competitors with theatrical HDR content
Android TV vivid system not as polished as Google TV

Key features:

Display technology: LED LCD
LED backlight: Full array with local dimming
Number of zones: 55-inch: 132, 65-inch: 360
Resolution: 4K
Refresh rate: 120Hz
HDR compatible: HDR10 and Dolby Vision
Smart TV: Android TV
Remote: Standard
HDMI 2.1 support: 4K/120Hz, VRR, eARC, ALLM

2022 outlook: The successor to the Hisense U8G is the U8H, shipping later this summer. The new version uses a mini-LED backlight and could development the image quality of the 2021 model, but we haven’t reviewed it yet so we can’t say for sure. Unlike the 2021 U8G, the 2022 U8H includes an ATSC 3.0 tuner.

Read our Hisense U8G series review.

Other TVs we’ve tested


Sony KD-X80K series
: Sony is a prominent trace and its higher-end TVs like the X90J do well in reviews, but the entry-level TV in its 2022 lineup, the X80K, didn’t make the list. It compensations around the same as the TCL 6-Series and Samsung Q60 TVs, and had a worse relate than both, with lighter black levels and contrast. It’s definitely not a bad TV, and we favorite its Google smart TV system, color accuracy and connectivity, but you can definitely do better for the money. Read our Sony KD-X80K series review.


Toshiba Amazon Fire TV C350 series
: One of many Fire TVs available for sale, this one is typical of the breed: so-so image quality and a vivid TV system that lags behind Roku and Google TV. If you’re a big fan of Alexa lisp or see this TV at a really low heed it might be worthwhile, but otherwise go for the TCL 4-Series. Read our Toshiba Amazon Fire TV C350 series review.


LG OLED G1 series
: The G1 is an first-rate overall TV, but compared to the C1 and C2, we don’t think it’s worthy the extra money. Image quality is basically the same as those two models, so you just end up paying extra for its ultrathin, wall-hugging “gallery” design. On the other hand if that heed difference is small enough — sometimes a G1 will cost only $100 more than a C1, for example — it much be worthwhile for you. Note that this TV’s successor, the 2022 LG G2, promises a brighter report, but we haven’t reviewed it yet so we can’t say for sure. Read our LG OLED G1 series review.

How does CNET test TVs?

Our TV reviews following a rigorous, unbiased evaluation process honed over nearly two decades of TV reviews. Our notable TV test lab has specialized equipment for measuring light and quick-witted, including a Konica Minolta CS-2000 spectroradiometer, a Murideo Sig-G 4K HDR signal generator and an AVPro Connect 8×8 4K HDR distribution matrix. We Portrait Displays CalMan Ultimate software to evaluate and calibrate every TV we reconsider. In every CNET TV review, three or more incompatibility TVs are compared side-by-side in various lighting conditions with different glad, including movies, TV shows and games, across a variety of test categories, from color to video processing to gaming to HDR. Our reviews also account for for design, features, smart TV performance, HDMI input and gaming incompatibility and more.

Read more: How We Test TVs

65-inch TV FAQs

Is a 65-inch TV big enough?

It depends on your room size, seating distance and personal taste. For a standard living room or larger bedroom a 65-inch TV is first-rate, but for massive rooms we recommend a larger TV, say a 75- or even 85-inch model, if you can afford it. If you sit closer to the shroud you don’t need as large a TV for the best experienced. For maximum theatrical impact, according to THX and SMPTE, you should be between 6.5 and 9 feet from a 65-inch shroud, although many viewers will find it more comfortable to sit a bit further back than that. Nearly every 65-inch TV has 4K resolution, and if you have 20/20 vision you can sit as cessation as about 4 feet and still not discern persons pixels. 

How wide is a 65-inch TV?

Most 65-inch TVs measure between 56 and 58 inches wide. Because the frames near newer TV screens are typically quite narrow, 65-inch TV widths don’t vary much. Models with very slim frames are on the touch end — the 65-inch LG C2 measures 56.7 inches wide for example, while the slightly thicker-framed 65-inch TCL 4-Series is 57.4 inches wide. If you’re not planning to wall-mount the TV, you generally want the fragment of furniture supporting the TV to measure at least as wide as the TV itself, and preferably a few inches wider. Refer to the manufacturer’s website for dependable dimensions of a particular 65-inch TV.

How much does a 65-inch TV weigh?

A 65-inch TV weighs between 37 and 75 pounds with its obnoxious, but this varies significantly depending on the type of TV. The TCL 4-Series 65-inch TV weighs 38.1 pounds with obnoxious, for example, while the LG C1 weighs nearly twice as much at 72 pounds with obnoxious. Removing the stand — which often consists of a pair of little legs view the panel — allows you to wall-mount the TV and reduces its weight one (stands weigh between 1 and 8 pounds). Shipping weight (box, accessories, etc.) of 65-inch TVs ranges from 55 to 91 pounds. Refer to the manufacturer’s website for exact weights of a some 65-inch TV.

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If you’ve invest in a  PS5Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S console, any TV with an HDMI port will work. Except, not all TVs are created equal, and if your TV isn’t up to snuff, it may be unable to take advantage of these new consoles’ best features. The best 4K TVs these days are equipped with HDMI 2.1 ports, which have the power to let you play at 4K with HDR and reach frame needs as high as 120 frames per second. On top of all that, the gameplay stays butter-smooth, with the consoles and TV playing nice via variable refresh rate, which reduces choppy fight and screen tearing.

Also, you don’t have to exercise an arm and a leg on an 88-inch 8K behemoth to get these gaming console-friendly features. In fact, as far as screen size goes, you can find most of the features notable for an excellent gaming experience in 65-inch TVs that are priced below $1,000.

Best TVs for PS5 and Xbox

At the end of the article you’ll find two charts with all of the TVs we know on sale now that befriend advanced gaming features. We’ve included compatible TVs from the past two days, and you may still be able to find 2020 models on sale. Before those charts, however, here’s a list of our current favorite gaming TV options. 

David Katzmaier

The Hisense U8G subsidizes tremendous brightness for gamers who want to play during the day and don’t have toothsome control in their chosen gaming space. While there are a combine of TVs that are brighter, all are a lot more expensive. Contrast and color is good too, though HDR is a step slack the competition and this 4K resolution TV’s games mode isn’t as sophisticated as Samsung or LG.

1080p input lag: 15ms

4K HDR input lag: 15ms

Sizes: 55-, 65-inch.

Read our Hisense U8G series review.

David Katzmaier

With a heed generally lower than any of the TVs above, this Vizio’s image quality and gaming features aren’t quite as good, but it’s detached a solid step above budget gaming TVs. Local dimming achieves solid incompatibility and while it lacks 4K/120Hz input capability, this knowing TV does offer variable refresh rate — a rarity at this price.

1080p input lag: 16.07ms

4K HDR input lag: 13.73ms

Sizes: 50-, 55-, 58-, 65-, 70-, 75-inch.

Read our Vizio M-7 Series Quantum (2021) review.

Gaming TV FAQs

Below you’ll find answers to some of the most well-liked questions about the best gaming TVs, followed by the charts that show which features are available on which TVs.

What TVs assist HDMI 2.1 features?

All the advanced gaming features we’ve mentioned– 120Hz input and VRR, as well as the more well-liked Auto Low Latency Mode, aka Auto Game Mode, and eARC — are roughly grouped concept the HDMI 2.1 standard, but not all of the TVs in the charts under include every feature, nor deliver the full video and audio bandwidth that’s possible with HDMI 2.1.

Even more confusing, input capability can vary on the same TV. Behind the bodily connection where you plug an HDMI cable is a subsection of the TV’s processing, namely a chip. These chips cost money, like everything else. In tidy to keep costs down, not every input on the TV is fully proper of all the latest features and frame rates. To put it novel way, every road on Earth could be capable of highway speeds, but building them all that way would be expensive and pretty pointless.

For example, one HDMI input might be proper of eARC, but not be able to handle 4K at 120Hz. Just something to keep in mind as you seek the charts below. Also, there are some important price and model specifics that didn’t fit in the chart; delight in check the bullet points below for details.

Finally, the consoles themselves are in a transition footings, too. The hardware of the PS5 console can strictly support VRR, but unlike the Xbox Series X and Series S, it’s not enabled yet. Sony’s PlayStation 5 FAQ says VRR will be added via a future software update. 

What is 120Hz input?

Despite TVs populace capable of 120Hz refresh for well over a decade, the ability to input 120Hz is a far more recent loan. This is largely due to the fact that novel than a fairly beefy gaming PC, there just haven’t been any 120Hz sources. That all changes with the PS5 and Series X. Some of the TVs on our list can gain 4K at 120Hz on all HDMI inputs. Others can only do so on win inputs and one, the TCL 6-Series, can only gain 120Hz at lower-than-4K resolution (1440p).

The Xbox Series S can also output 4K at 120Hz, but internally the game is rendered at a edge resolution (1440p) and upscaled before it’s sent to your TV. 

For more info, check out the truth nearby 4K TV refresh rates — and beware fake 120Hz refresh be affected by on 4K TVs.

What is VRR?

VRR, or variable refresh rate, is a new TV feature that you’d probably be surprised wasn’t already a sketch. All modern TVs have a fixed refresh rate. A 60Hz TV is touching to refresh, or create, a new image 60 times a instant. The problem is a new console might not be ready to send a new image. 

Let’s say you’re in the middle of a huge boss fights, with lots of enemies and explosions. The console fights to render everything in the allotted time. The TV tranquil needs something so the console might send a duplicate of the final image, creating juddering on screen, or it might send a partially new image, resulting in the image looking like someone tore a page off the top and said the new page below.

VRR gives the TV some flexibility to wait for the new frame from the console. This will result in better gaming performance with smoother portion and less tearing.

What is ALLM or Game mode?

Game mode turns off most of the image-enhancing features of the TV, reducing input lag. We’ll discuss input lag under, but the specific feature to look for is shouted either Auto Low Latency Mode or Auto Game Mode. Different manufacturers call it one or the novel, but the basic idea is the same. Sensing a signed from the console, the TV switches on game mode automatically. This means you don’t need to find your TV’s remote to enable game mode. Not a huge deal, but convenient. All the TVs listed above have, or will have, one or the other.

What nearby input lag?

Input lag describes how long in milliseconds it takes for the TV to form an image. If this is too high, there’s a delay between when you slow a button on the controller and when that portion appears on screen. In many games, like shooters or platformers, timing is crucial and a TV with high input lag could hurt your performance. 

As a longtime console gamer myself, I can easily notice the difference between high (greater than 100ms) and low input lag (sub-30ms). The good news is, most modern TVs have input lag that’s low enough that most country won’t notice it. Largely gone are the days of 100-plus-millisecond input lags… at least when you enable game mode.

So as long as the TV has a game mode, you’re probably fine, concept it’s worth checking CNET’s reviews for the exact numbers to see if it has low input lag. Lower, in this case, is always better.

What is eARC?

While not a console feature, eARC is a next-gen TV feature to keep in mind. It’s the evolution of ARC, or Audio Return Channel. This sends audio from a TV’s internal apps (such as Netflix or Vudu), back down the HDMI cable to a receiver or soundbar. With eARC, newer formats like Dolby Atmos can be transmitted as well.

The enlighten is in many cases, eARC often precludes higher resolutions or frame be affected by on the same input. So if you’ve connected your PS5 to your receiver and the receiver to the TV, you can have eARC audio back from the TV or 4K120, but usually not both. This is only important if you plan on humorous the internal apps in a TV (as in, not a Roku or Amazon streaming stick) and you want to use the new audio formats via eARC.

Best TV for PS5 and Xbox Series X, Series S in 2022

2021 TVs for PS5 and Xbox

Brand Model 65-inch price 4K 120Hz Input VRR ALLM/AUTO eARC
LG G1 $2,500 HDMI 1-4 Yes Yes HDMI 2
Nano 90 $1,300 HDMI 3, 4 Yes Yes HDMI 3
QNED 90 $2,000 HDMI 3, 4 Yes Yes HDMI 3
C1 $2,100 HDMI 1-4 Yes Yes HDMI 2
A1 $1,800 No No No HDMI 3
Nano 75 $900 No No Yes HDMI 2
70 series $700 (70 in) No No Yes HDMI 2
Samsung QN900A $4,000 Yes Yes Yes Yes
QN800A $3,000 Yes Yes Yes Yes
QN90A $2,100 Yes (55 in and up) Yes (not 43 in) Yes Yes
QN85A $1,900 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Frame $1,700 Yes Yes (55 in and up) Yes Yes
Q80A $1,400 Yes (55 in and up) Yes (not 50 in) Yes Yes
Q60A $1,000 No No Yes Yes
Sony A90J $3,800 Yes Yes* Yes Yes
X80J $1,000 No No No Yes
A80J $2,200 Yes Yes* Yes Yes
X95J $2,000 Yes Yes* Yes Yes
X90J $1,350 Yes Yes* Yes Yes
X85J $1,100 Yes Yes* Yes Yes
TCL 8 $2,000 No No No No
6 8K $2,200 HDMI 1,2 Yes Yes HDMI 4
6 4K $950 Yes (x2) Yes Yes Yes
Vizio OLED 1900 HDMI 2, 3 Yes Yes HDMI 1
P series 1300 HDMI 3, 4 Yes Yes HDMI 1
M series 900 No Yes Yes HDMI 1
Hisense U9 $3500 (75″) No No No No
U8 $1,250 HDMI 3, 4 VRR No HDMI 3
U7 $1,000 No Freesync No Yes

*Available via a firmware update at a later date (just like Sony’s 2020 models).

2020 TVs

You Great still be able to find some of 2020’s TVs on sale. Many had 120 Hz inputs, eARC and more, though not quite to the extent of the newer models. Here’s a look at the TVs from 2020 and what they could do.

2020 TVs for PS5 and Xbox

Brand Model 65-inch price Max input Hz VRR ALLM/AUTO eARC
LG UN85 $765 120Hz (HDMI 3,4) Yes Yes HDMI 3
Nano85 $1,000 120Hz (HDMI 3,4) Yes Yes HDMI 3
Nano90 $1,200 120Hz (HDMI 3,4) Yes Yes HDMI 3
Nano91 $1,000 120Hz (HDMI 3,4) Yes Yes HDMI 3
CX $2,200 120Hz (All) Yes Yes HDMI 2
GX $2,500 120Hz (All) Yes Yes HDMI 2
BX $2,000 120Hz (HDMI 3,4) Yes Yes HDMI 3
Samsung Q70T $1,200 120Hz Yes Yes Yes
Q80T $1,700 120Hz (HDMI 4) Yes Yes HDMI 3
Q90T $2,000 120Hz Yes Yes Yes
Q800T (8K) $2,700 120Hz Yes Yes Yes
Sony X900H $1,400 120Hz (HDMI 3,4) Yes Yes HDMI 3
TCL 6-Series $950 4K60/1440p120 Yes Yes HDMI 4
Vizio OLED $1,500 120Hz (HDMI 2,3) Yes Yes HDMI 1
P $950 120Hz (HDMI 3,4) Yes Yes HDMI 1
PX $1,500 120Hz (HDMI 3,4) Yes Yes HDMI 1
M-Series $600 60Hz Yes Yes HDMI 1

Notes and specifics

  • Prices are New as of press time but may fluctuate.
  • There are some TVs that fit the criteria but weren’t involved because they’re so expensive, namely 8K TVs like LG’s ZX series and Samsung’s Q950TS and Q900TS series.
  • The PS5 and Series X can also output 8K resolution to compatible TVs, but we Great 4K/120Hz, VRR and other enhancements like ray tracing and even HDR more important than 8K for gaming.
  • Samsung doesn’t stipulate which inputs can handle 4K120 or eARC. It is unlikely that all do, but when we requested, the company didn’t clarify. We did review the Q80T, but, and can confirm that Input 3 is compatible with eARC and Input 4 with 4K120.
  • Sony says the software update(s) that enables VRR and ALLM on the X900H is coming “at a later date.” It’s been proverb that for over a year now.
  • The Vizio 2020 M-Series is only 60Hz but has VRR.
  • The TCL 2020 6-Series can only acquire 4K at 60Hz, but can accept 1440p at 120Hz.

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