The best 65-inch TV under £1,000 in 2024: Big screens and big savings

Once, the best 65-inch TVs would carry price tags bigger than their screens. After all, why wouldn't they – they were at the cutting edge of what the best TVs could do. But now, you can find 65-inch TVs with the latest smart features for a very reasonable price. Case in point, you can use our expert-written guide to find the best 65-inch TV under £1,000.

We've found the very best 65-inch TVs on sale that'll give you the sharpest quality, the richest colour palettes and a host of features that won't break the bank. All of our choices offer 4K quality and are smart TVs, meaning you'll be able to stream your favourite shows whenever you want.

If you're in the market for a 65-inch TV, you may want to consider having it wall-mounted (find out our recommendations for the best TV wallmounts here) to make the most of your living space.

Calling all gamers, film-buffs, and home cinema enthusiasts – for the absolute latest and greatest televisions of the year, here are our top selections for the best TVs of the year, you won't be disappointed. Below, you will see our choices for the products – among them, you are sure to find the best 65-inch TV under £1,000 for you.

The best 65-inch TVs under £1,000 in 2024

How to choose the best 65-inch TV under £1,000 for you

With so many models to choose from, even when looking at one or two brands alone, there's a dizzying number of features. We have some recommendations below to help you choose, depending on what kind of TV viewer you are. But first here are some of the more universal features to keep an eye out for.

Consider size before you buy

Even though the bezel on 65" TVs has shrunk to almost nothing in recent years, it's still a sizable beast. Always measure up first - especially if you're planning on wall-mounting the TV.

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Smart features

When looking for a 65" TV, also look for smart features. Smart TVs will allow you access to streaming apps, but make sure that your TV supports the apps you use. If it doesn't, you can always buy a streaming device, like a Roku or Fire TV stick - but remember that's an additional cost.

Voice assistants

If your budget allows for it, look for a TV with a voice function. Not only is it a cool gadget to have, but it'll also come in handy when you inevitably misplace the remote. Perhaps the most exciting use of technologies like Alexa and Google Assistant is that it can integrate all of your smart home under one control method. So, if your TV supports the same voice assistant as the rest fo your house, you could trigger endless smart home functions from your TV - as well as control the TV itself from any of your other smart assistants, like Amazon Echo.

What kind of viewer are you?

The key features to look for will vary based on your viewing habits. When choosing your set, look carefully at the specifications. As long as they match well with your needs you'll be ready for some serious entertainment. Here are some pointers:

General and casual viewers

If you're more of an occasional TV viewer, you might be more drawn to a 65" set that has a Freeview tuner built into it and the Freeview Play app for catching up on broadcast content. Refresh rates and HDR will probably not add too much to your enjoyment of the news or Saturday evening's light entertainment on ITV or BBC. A nice, fast smart TV operating system and a decent remote are probably top of your list, as well as making sure the best TV deal you buy into can run your favourite streaming apps.

TV and movie fans

If you're a movie fan, you may be more interested in OLED panels (over QLED) thanks to the near-infinite black levels and natural picture quality. Sound wise, look for advanced internal speaker systems wth features like Object Tracking Sound (a Samsung feature) and Dolby Atmos. Always go for 4K resolution TV, as more pixels means more detail. And that goes hand in hand with various flavours of HDR, from HDR10 to HDR10+. They're all very closely specified in terms of extended colour palette, but when movies are presented in HDR the contrast and detail is also enhanced due to the extended colour range.

Gamers

If you're a gamer, you may want the best 65-inch TV under £1,000 that has special game features, such as dedicated picture modes, HDR for extra colours in the games that support it, and more. But, low input lag is the first key feature to look for. Without it you could lose every online match due to the delay between pressing a button and that being actioned on the screen.

Second, look for a high refresh rate (more on that in our jargon buster below) but simply put, the higher the refresh rate the smoother the on-screen motion. Gaming at high refresh rates and resolutions - such as 120Hz at 4K or 60Hz at 8K UHD - means that you'll need a TV with a HDMI 2.1 port and a cable to match.

FAQs

Is a 65" TV worth it?

The best 65" TVs under £1000 can still offer exceptional picture quality with perfect blacks, vibrant colours, and wide viewing angles. It's no longer true that you'd need to spend over that budget to get an immersive visual experience to suit all needs and uses. We think they're absolutely worth the price tag.

What is 4K UHD?

Any TV that boasts a 4K UHD display runs in Ultra High Definition, and this refers to how many pixels there are - the more it has, the better the quality. A 4K TV has four times the pixels of a regular HD TV. The term 4K and UHD are completely interchangeable but guarantee an excellent image.

What is HDR?

HDR means High Dynamic Range and works by enhancing contrast which gives better depth and sharpness to images. Whites become brighter and blacks are darker.

What is the difference between OLED and QLED?

OLED - Organic Light-Emitting Diode – TVs use organic compounds to emit light, resulting in perfect blacks and vibrant colours. On the other hand, QLED - Quantum Dot LED – TVs use quantum dots to enhance colour accuracy and brightness. Both technologies have their strengths, and the choice ultimately depends on personal preference and budget.

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