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    Best 65-Inch TVs Under $1,000

    These TVs from Hisense, LG, Roku, and TCL deliver the goods for a lot less than the most expensive models

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    Three colorful TVs with a 65" sign.
    Right now you can find great deals on 65-inch TVs, especially models from 2022 (and even 2021), which can perform just as well as newer sets.
    Illustration: Consumer Reports, Getty Images

    Most of us love the idea of a big-screen TV, but we aren’t as enamored with their often outsized prices. Here’s some good news: While the very top big-screen TVs in Consumer Reports’ ratings (available to members) may cost $2,000 or more, you can pay less than $1,000 for a 65-inch set and still get a great viewing experience.

    The models listed below prove that point. All deliver very good to excellent overall picture quality, and most can deliver a very satisfying HDR experience. Right now, they include a mix of 2021 and 2022 sets, plus one 2023 model, a Roku TV. Don’t worry—you don’t have to hold out for one of the new 2023 TVs to get a great viewing experience.

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    At this time of year, retailers are clearing out inventories to make room for 2023 sets. That means TVs are at their lowest prices ever, sometimes even lower than on Black Friday. (It’s always a good idea to ask for a price-match guarantee from a retailer in case prices suddenly fall after you buy.)

    Want to save even more money? You can often spend less by getting a smaller version of a TV; the model names will be almost identical.

    We’ve made a few changes to our TV ratings in the past couple of years. While overall picture quality remains critical, we’ve added data privacy and security scores for all the TVs we test, because we think these are important concerns for consumers. We evaluate the various ways TV brands collect, use, and share consumer data, how well they protect it, and how transparent they are about their data practices.

    To make the most of your set, make sure that you’re putting the TV into the right picture settings. You can make these adjustments yourself, or choose a preset, such as Filmmaker Mode, to get it close to our own calibrated settings.

    The best 65-inch TVs for under $1,000 are visible below to CR members. Consumer Reports is a nonprofit membership organization that buys every product in our ratings at retail outlets, just like consumers. Members can also view our full TV ratings for more options, and anyone can consult our TV buying guide for advice on how to find the right TV.

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