Best 65-Inch TVs 2026: 7 Top Picks From €609 to OLED

65 inches has become the default size for a living-room TV in Europe. It’s big enough to feel cinematic from a typical 2.5–3 metre sofa distance, and prices have fallen to the point where good 65-inch Mini-LED sets cost less than €1,000. At the other end, 65-inch OLEDs deliver the best picture you can buy at home.

Below are seven 65-inch TVs at different budgets, picked from European tests by netzwelt and hifi.de plus RTINGS, What Hi-Fi and Tom’s Guide. All prices are for the 65-inch size and were checked in 2026 (mostly October); TV prices move quickly, so compare before you buy — especially around Black Friday.

1. LG OLED C6 — best 65-inch TV for most people

The LG C6 is What Hi-Fi’s best mid-range TV and netzwelt graded it 1.2. It’s brighter and richer than last year’s C5, sounds better, and has class-leading gaming features: four HDMI 2.1 ports with 120 Hz, VRR, ALLM and G-Sync/FreeSync. As an OLED it has perfect blacks and wide viewing angles, so everyone on the sofa sees the same picture.

The speakers are still on the quiet side and the AI picture modes are best switched off. In October 2026 the 65-inch was around €1,590 in Germany — excellent value for this level of picture quality.

2. LG OLED G6 — best picture quality

If you want the best, LG’s G6 won netzwelt’s 2026 OLED comparison with a 1.1. Its new RGB tandem panel measured around 2,300 nits on a 10% HDR window in netzwelt’s test, and the anti-reflection coating is very effective — so it holds up in bright rooms far better than older OLEDs. It’s also only 2.4 cm deep for wall mounting.

It costs more — around €2,019 for 65 inches at the time of netzwelt’s test — and netzwelt found the menus a little cluttered. For most people the C6 is the smarter buy; the G6 is for picture enthusiasts.

3. TCL C7L — best 65-inch TV under €1,000

The TCL C7L was netzwelt’s test winner among TVs under €1,000, and hifi.de scored it 9.0. Its Mini-LED backlight reaches over 2,500 nits, so HDR has real punch and bright rooms aren’t a problem. It handles 4K at 144 Hz with VRR and ALLM, and its sound is rated as good.

Only two of its four HDMI inputs are full-spec HDMI 2.1, and there’s no USB recording. At around €949 for 65 inches it’s the value pick of this list.

4. Sony Bravia 8 II — best sound

Sony’s Bravia 8 II is the OLED to buy if you won’t add a soundbar. Its Acoustic Surface Audio+ system vibrates the screen itself to produce sound, giving clearer speech than most TVs, and Stiftung Warentest rated it ‘gut’ (2.1). Netzwelt gave it 1.2, and Sony’s picture processing is famously natural.

It’s only available in 55 and 65 inches, and at around €2,077 for 65 inches it’s pricier than the LG C6. Remember it’s a 2025 model, so look out for discounts.

5. Amazon Ember Mini-LED — best Fire TV

Amazon’s best TV scored 2.0 at netzwelt, with very high measured contrast (around 44,000:1) and nearly 1,000 nits of brightness. It supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+ and has Alexa and Fire TV built in. The 65-inch was around €799 in October 2026.

It’s limited to 120 Hz on two HDMI ports, can’t record to USB and switches channels slowly. Choose it if you already live in Amazon’s ecosystem.

6. TCL C7K — last year’s bargain

The outgoing TCL C7K is a strong deal when discounted: the 65-inch hit €699 in 2026. It offers more than 1,000 dimming zones, around 2,600 nits peak and 144 Hz gaming, and netzwelt graded it 1.7 in July 2026.

It’s mostly plastic and Google TV’s translations can be clunky, but for the price the picture is excellent. Stock will run out as the C7L takes over.

7. Sharp JP7265E — cheapest good 65-inch

Sharp’s JP7265E won netzwelt’s budget comparison at 55 inches, and the 65-inch version was around €609 in October 2026. It has a Mini-LED backlight with 192 zones — rare at this price — plus Google TV and clear sound for a budget set.

It’s a 60 Hz TV, so not ideal for 120 Hz console gaming, and it lacks an automatic brightness sensor. If you want the biggest good picture for the least money, it’s hard to beat.

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How to choose a 65-inch TV

Is 65 inches the right size?

For 4K content, a viewing distance of roughly 1.5–2.5 metres suits a 65-inch screen well; many people find it comfortable up to about 3 metres. Measure the space too: a 65-inch TV is roughly 145 cm wide, and the stand feet may need a wider cabinet than you expect.

OLED or Mini-LED?

OLED gives perfect blacks and the best viewing angles, ideal for evening films. Mini-LED is brighter and cheaper at large sizes, and has no burn-in risk. Our OLED vs Mini-LED explainer goes into detail, and our best OLED TVs guide covers all the OLED options.

Gaming

For PS5 or Xbox at 120 Hz you need HDMI 2.1 ports. The LG OLEDs have four; most Mini-LED sets have two. See our best gaming TVs.

Sound

Slim TVs rarely sound great. Unless you buy the Sony, budget for a soundbar.

Buying in Europe

Every TV sold in the EU comes with a two-year legal guarantee from the retailer and a 14-day return window for online orders. Check the energy label — big, bright TVs use noticeably more power in HDR mode — and confirm the exact regional model number, as names differ slightly between countries.

How we choose

We don’t do hands-on lab testing. Our picks combine European test results (netzwelt, hifi.de, Stiftung Warentest) with reviews from RTINGS, What Hi-Fi and Tom’s Guide, plus real EU prices. More on how we research.

FAQ

What’s the best 65-inch TV under €1,000?

The TCL C7L at around €949. For less, the Amazon Ember Mini-LED (€799) or a discounted TCL C7K (€699) are good alternatives.

Which 65-inch TV has the best picture?

In netzwelt’s 2026 OLED test, the LG OLED G6 came top with a 1.1 grade, alongside Samsung’s much pricier S95H.

Is a 65-inch TV too big for my room?

If you sit about 2–3 metres away, usually not. Mark out the size on the wall with tape before you buy to get a feel for it.

When are 65-inch TVs cheapest?

Prices usually dip around Black Friday in late November and when new models arrive in spring.