Best overall LG C5 OLED 65" $1399
Highest overall score (87/100) — the strongest balance of specs, value and recency in this group.
One caveat: Built-in audio is weak/middling for immersive movie watching.
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Best TVs (2026)
19 TVs compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
The best overall TV is LG C5 OLED 65" ($1399). The best value TV is Sony Bravia 5 65" ($1399). The cheapest is LG C5 OLED 65" at $1399. 19 TVs compared from $1399 to $3399 across 6 brands — every figure sourced, updated July 2026.
As of 2026-07-09
Cite this comparison
Per The Front Desk Review, the cheapest tvs is LG C5 OLED 65" at $1399; across 13 models the median price is $2499 ($1399–$3399), every figure sourced and dated, as of 2026-07-09. https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/tvs/ Our data Across the 13 tvs we priced, the most expensive lists for 40% more than the best-specced one — Samsung QN90F 65" at $2,499 — so the premium mostly buys the badge, not better hardware. Premium Myth study, as of August 2026.
Which TV should you buy?
Three buyer-intent picks from the algorithmic ranking below — no paid placement.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices verified 2026-07-09; live price may differ.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: LG C5 OLED 65" at $1399 (US MSRP/launch price for 65-inch OLED65C5PUA, confirmed on Newegg at $1,399.99).
- Typical price: from $1399, median $2499, up to $3399 — across 13 priced.
- Tracked: 19 products across 6 brands, current through 2026-07-09.
- Compared on: Screen (in), Panel type, Resolution, Refresh (Hz), HDR formats, HDMI 2 1 ports.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: LG C5 OLED 65" ($1399)
- Newest: LG C6 OLED 65" (2026)
- Fastest refresh: LG G5 OLED 65" (165 refresh hz)
Top 3 by quality
An algorithmic overall ranking from the data on this page — value for money, spec strength, and recency. 100% data-driven, no paid placement.
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LG C5 OLED 65" Quality score 87/100 Best value -
Samsung QN90F 65" Quality score 77/100 Most powerful -
Panasonic Z95B OLED 65" Quality score 77/100 Most powerful
How we rank: Value 45% · Spec strength 35% · Recency 20%. Scores are computed only within this category from published specs and prices — never influenced by commissions or placement. Method & open data →
What to look for
How to read the comparison — what each key spec means and the range across these TVs.
- Refresh (Hz) — higher is better (this group: 60 to 165).
Comparison
| Compare | # | TV | Price | Screen (in) | Panel type | Resolution | Refresh (Hz) | HDR formats | HDMI 2 1 ports | Source | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LG C5 OLED 65" 3 reviews | $1399 | 65 | OLED evo (WRGB) | 3840x2160 | 144 | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG | 4 | newegg.com | On Amazon → | |
| 2 |  Sony Bravia 5 65" | $1399 | 65 | Mini LED | 3840x2160 | 120 | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | 2 | sony.ca | On Amazon → | |
| 3 |  Samsung The Frame 65" 1 review | $1799 | 65 | QLED | 3840x2160 | 60 | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | 0 | newegg.com | On Amazon → | |
| 4 |  Samsung The Frame Pro 65" | $1799.99 | 65 | Neo QLED | 3840x2160 | — | Neo Quantum HDR, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | — | newegg.com | On Amazon → | |
| 5 |  LG B5 OLED 65" | $1999.99 | 65 | OLED | — | 120 | Dolby Vision | — | lg.com | On Amazon → | |
| 6 | Samsung QN90F 65" | $2499 | 65 | Neo QLED | — | 165 | HDR10+ | — | samsung.com | Check price → | |
| 7 |  Samsung S90F OLED 65" | $2499 | 65 | OLED | — | 144 | HDR10+ | — | samsung.com | Check price → | |
| 8 |  LG C6 OLED 65" 3 reviews | $2699 | 65 | OLED evo (WRGB) | 3840x2160 | — | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG | — | newegg.com | On Amazon → | |
| 9 |  Sony Bravia 9 65" | $2799 | 65 | Mini LED QLED | — | 120 | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | — | electronics.sony.com | Check price → | |
| 10 |  Sony Bravia 8 II OLED 65" 3 reviews | $2999 | 65 | QD-OLED | 3840x2160 | 120 | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | — | rtings.com | On Amazon → | |
| 11 |  LG G6 OLED 65" 2 reviews | $3299 | 65 | OLED evo (Primary RGB Tandem 2.0) | 3840x2160 | 165 | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG | 4 | ecoustics.com | On Amazon → | |
| 12 |  Samsung S95F OLED 65" 1 review | $3299 | 65 | QD-OLED | 3840x2160 | 165 | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | 4 | samsung.com | On Amazon → | |
| 13 |  LG G5 OLED 65" 3 reviews | $3399 | 65 | OLED evo (Primary RGB Tandem / Four-Stack) | 3840x2160 | 165 | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG | 4 | lg.com | On Amazon → | |
| 14 |  Hisense U8N 65" 1 review | — | 65 | Mini-LED QLED | 3840x2160 | — | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | — | rtings.com | On Amazon → | |
| 15 |  Hisense U8QG 65" | — | 65 | Mini-LED QLED | 3840x2160 | — | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | — | newegg.com | On Amazon → | |
| 16 | Panasonic Z95B OLED 65" | — | 65 | OLED (Primary RGB Tandem) | 3840x2160 | 144 | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG | 2 | panasonic.com | Check price → | |
| 17 |  Samsung S95H OLED 65" | — | 65 | QD-OLED | 3840x2160 | — | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | — | rtings.com | On Amazon → | |
| 18 |  TCL QM8K 65" | — | 65 | QD-Mini LED | 3840x2160 | 144 | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | — | us.tcl.com | On Amazon → | |
| 19 |  TCL QM9K 65" | — | 65 | QD-Mini LED | 3840x2160 | — | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | — | us.tcl.com | On Amazon → |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset. The “Buy” links go to Amazon; as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, and the live price may differ from the sourced figure shown.
Popular comparisons
What is the cheapest TV?
LG C5 OLED 65" is the cheapest at $1399 (US MSRP/launch price for 65-inch OLED65C5PUA, confirmed on Newegg at $1,399.99), as of 2026-07-09.
How much does TVs cost?
Across the 13 TVs with a published price, the median is $2499, ranging from $1399 to $3399, as of 2026-07-09.
Which TV is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: LG C5 OLED 65" ($1399). Newest: LG C6 OLED 65" (2026). Fastest refresh: LG G5 OLED 65" (165 refresh hz).
How many TVs are compared here?
19 TVs across 6 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-07-09.
What is the best overall TV?
LG C5 OLED 65" ($1399) — Highest overall score (87/100) — the strongest balance of specs, value and recency in this group.
What is the best value TV?
Sony Bravia 5 65" ($1399) — Most specification per dollar of any tvs here at $1399.
What is the most capable TV?
Samsung QN90F 65" ($2499) — Leads this group on the measured specs — a premium pick at $2499.
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