is, essentially, an ultra-high-definition screen resolution. Also called UHD or 4K UHD, the display technology has become the default screen resolution across all of the TVs that you’re likely to see in stores today – as well as many PC monitors, too. A better question might concern what to look for when buying a 65-inch 4K TV, to which we’d say picture quality, app support, other handy bells and whistles like voice control and, of course, price.

It's also a great TV for gamers, supporting all variable refresh rate (VRR) technologies for a nearly tear-free gaming experience from any VRR-enabled source. Its four HDMI ports have HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for 4k @ 120Hz gaming from a recent console or gaming PC. Ultimately, you can't beat an OLED if you use your TV mostly in a dark room. If you love this TV but wish it were more vibrant, consider the more expensive LG G3 OLED. The G3 is one of the brightest OLEDs on the market and is certainly brighter than the C3, but it's not worth the price difference for most people. If wall-mounting is not a consideration (or feasible) there’s the stand to deal, which while easy to screw in, is surprisingly heavy and brings the TV’s profile down low. It has the effect of making soundbar placement rather troublesome as there’s little clearance between the TV and the surface it’s on, allowing the IR receiver to be obscured. There have been many times where I’ve had to angle the remote down to function, and that gets irritating after a while. The TCL Q6/Q650G QLED is a decent budget model. It's interesting for gamers as it has 1080p @ 120Hz and 1440p @ 120Hz with resolution halving. Still, the Hisense U6/U6K is a bit better overall for the same price.

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It's a well-equipped TV with a great selection of smart features and a few gaming perks. Its image processing is significantly worse than on the U8K, so there's visible digital noise when watching low-bitrate content from streaming platforms. Still, it's a great TV for gaming, as it has superbly low input lag and variable refresh rate support for a responsive, nearly tear-free gaming experience. While it has a lower 60Hz refresh rate than the 120Hz on the U8K, it's still a great gaming TV with a fast response time, low input lag, and variable refresh rate (VRR) support that works well with the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. You don’t necessarily need access to 4K entertainment content to enjoy the benefits of 4K resolution, either, since many of the best 4K TVs – i.e. most of the 65-inch displays on this list – boast impressive upscaling technologies that bolster content filmed in HD.

Session token to be used to authenticate requests on behalf of an anonymous user. Session tokens are linked to a client ID (see clientId) A last word on the gaming latency, which is an improvement over other Toshiba TVs I’ve tested. Previously there was no difference when the game mode was switched on, but the UK31 offers a swift 10.3ms – fast enough for blink and you’ll miss it controller response. The picture quality could use more tuning as colours in Gran Turismo 7 are too vividly represented. Picture quality Although it's more expensive than the Samsung S90C OLED, if you want the best possible home theater experience, the Sony XR-65A95L is a better choice. While it uses a QD-OLED panel like the Samsung model, it has much better image processing, and its colors and brightness are more accurate overall, so it displays content the way its creator intended. It also supports Dolby Vision HDR, a more widely used HDR format than Samsung's HDR10+. If you like to game, it's also a fantastic gaming TV, with HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two of its HDMI ports, VRR support, and very low input lag, even though it's a bit higher than on the Samsung. Unfortunately, one of its HDMI 2.1 ports is also the eARC port, so you'll need to work around that if you have multiple HDMI 2.1 devices. The Samsung QN90C/QN90CD QLED is a great TV. It's brighter than the Sony X93L/X93CL, making it more vibrant in a bright room. However, the Sony is the better TV overall, with much better image processing, Dolby Vision HDR support, advanced DTS audio formats, and a slighter lower response time. Another interesting feature is the 'Acoustic Center Sync', which allows a compatible soundbar to be connected to the TV to become the center speakers itself, enabling a bolder, more room-filling sound.It's safe to say a lot of TVs nowadays don't have the most dynamic sound, instead focusing on an improved picture. Also, with TV's getting slimmer, manufacturers are having to squeeze in speakers into more smaller spaces. Sony is one brand that is striving to make sure its TVs provide excellent quality sound and the Sony A80L is certainly no exception. Toshiba has also recently introduced an Ambient Screen Mode called ‘Alexa Home Screen’ for its Alexa Built-In models. This acts as a customisable screensaver feature when the TV is in standby mode, displaying information such as the time, weather and calendar events. The TCL Q7/Q750G QLED is a good lower mid-range model. Unfortunately, the Hisense U8/U8K is just a bit more expensive but much better overall, so it's better if you can stretch your budget a bit.

The 4K range features as standard: Dolby Vision HDR, HDR10 and HLG HDR, the latter of which was part-developed by BBC and is used to great effect in their incredible A Perfect Planet series. Toshiba 2021 TV range So, why isn't this TV topping our list? All of this comes at a huge premium, and 65-inches is a size where 8K is overkill unless you're sitting close. While the TV is superb, it carries with it a serious price tag that overshadows even premium OLEDs at larger sizes. While it is a phenomenal TV, it's only for those with a serious budget. But, value is where the Hisense U8K shines. It offers great, mini-LED picture quality and a surprising host of gaming features at an affordable price that rivals other budget brands like TCL and more premium brands like Samsung without making too many sacrifices.

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Some Toshiba TVs support Bluetooth technology – please refer to the specification section of the model you are interested in. The UK31 is one of several affordable 4K TVs from Toshiba’s 2021/22 range, the model tested here is its 65-inch guise.

As 65-inch models are becoming increasingly popular, too, they’re also becoming less expensive, and we’d almost always recommend parting with a little bit more money to enjoy the benefits of such an impressive screen size. Which is the best 4K TV brand?Replaced the Samsung QN90C/QN90CD QLED, Hisense U8H, and Hisense A6H with the Sony X93L/X93CL, Hisense U8K, and Hisense A65K, respectively. Added a few Notable Mentions. Used to throttle request rate. If Google Analytics is deployed via Google Tag Manager, this cookie will be named _dc_gtm_. Web Widget offers pre-built API functionality for cookie consent; see here: Web Widget Cookie Permission in Developer Center Using a technology called 'Surface Audio+', the A80L enables sound to travel through the screen to create more direct, powerful audio. It also does an excellent job of processing Dolby Atmos effects to create a more immersive experience. We said in our review that "sound feels connected to the action on screen", which makes the audio experience more dynamic. The speakers can also be pushed without distorting too much. Of course, any list of the best 65-inch TVs will also include some money-no-object sets – some of the best OLED TVs with next-gen tech or best 8K TVs are available at this size – but you might be surprised by how little difference there is between these and the price of the best 55-inch TVs in many cases.