Best overall LG C5 OLED 65" $1,399.99
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" ($1,399.99). The best value TV is Sony Bravia 5 65" ($1,399). The cheapest is Sony Bravia 5 65" at $1,399. 19 TVs compared from $1,399 to $3,399.99 across 6 brands — every figure sourced, updated November 2026.
Prices dated 2026-06-15 to 2026-11-05
Cite this comparison
Per The Front Desk Review, the cheapest tvs is Sony Bravia 5 65" at $1,399 (recorded 2026-07-09); across 13 models the median price is $2,499 ($1,399–$3,399.99), every figure sourced and dated (prices dated 2026-06-15 to 2026-11-05). 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 $2,500 — so the premium mostly buys the badge, not better hardware. Premium Myth study, as of November 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. Each price is dated on its product's page; live price may differ.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Sony Bravia 5 65" at $1,399 (US price for the 65-inch K-65XR50 from Value Electronics retailer listing, which states verbatim "65″ BRAVIA 5 – K65XR50 $1,399." Consistent with the Bravia 5 65-inch ~$1,399.99 launch MSRP. Sony's own spec page does not print a US MSRP, so the figure is taken from the retailer.).
- Typical price: from $1,399, median $2,499, up to $3,399.99 — across 13 priced.
- Tracked: 19 products across 6 brands, current through 2026-11-05. STALE · 2026-06-15
- 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: Sony Bravia 5 65" ($1,399)
- 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 |  Sony Bravia 5 65" | $1,399 | 65 | Mini LED | 3840x2160 | 120 | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | 2 | sony.ca | On Amazon → | |
| 2 |  LG C5 OLED 65" STALE · 2026-06-15 3 reviews | $1,399.99 | 65 | OLED evo (WRGB) | 3840x2160 | 144 | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG | 4 | lg.com | On Amazon → | |
| 3 |  Samsung The Frame 65" 1 review | $1,799.99 | 65 | QLED | 3840x2160 | 60 | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | 0 | samsung.com | On Amazon → | |
| 4 |  Samsung The Frame Pro 65" | $1,997.99 | 65 | Neo QLED | 3840x2160 | — | Neo Quantum HDR, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | — | samsung.com | On Amazon → | |
| 5 |  LG B5 OLED 65" | $1,999.99 | 65 | OLED | — | 120 | Dolby Vision | — | lg.com | On Amazon → | |
| 6 |  Sony Bravia 8 II OLED 65" 3 reviews | $2,498 | 65 | QD-OLED | 3840x2160 | 120 | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | — | abt.com | On Amazon → | |
| 7 |  Samsung S90F OLED 65" STALE · 2026-07-09 2 reviews | $2,499 | 65 | OLED | — | 144 | HDR10+ | — | samsung.com | Check price → | |
| 8 |  Samsung QN90F 65" STALE · 2026-07-07 | $2,499.99 | 65 | Neo QLED | — | 165 | HDR10+ | — | samsung.com | Check price → | |
| 9 |  LG C6 OLED 65" 3 reviews | $2,699.99 | 65 | OLED evo (WRGB) | 3840x2160 | — | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG | — | lg.com | On Amazon → | |
| 10 |  Sony Bravia 9 65" | $2,799.99 | 65 | Mini LED QLED | — | 120 | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | — | electronics.sony.com | Check price → | |
| 11 |  LG G6 OLED 65" STALE · 2026-06-15 2 reviews | $3,299.99 | 65 | OLED evo (Primary RGB Tandem 2.0) | 3840x2160 | 165 | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG | 4 | lg.com | On Amazon → | |
| 12 |  Samsung S95F OLED 65" 1 review | $3,299.99 | 65 | QD-OLED | 3840x2160 | 165 | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | 4 | samsung.com | On Amazon → | |
| 13 |  LG G5 OLED 65" 3 reviews | $3,399.99 | 65 | OLED evo (Primary RGB Tandem / Four-Stack) | 3840x2160 | 165 | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG | 4 | lg.com | On Amazon → | |
| 14 |  Hisense U8N 65" STALE · 2026-06-15 1 review | — | 65 | Mini-LED QLED | 3840x2160 | — | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | — | rtings.com | On Amazon → | |
| 15 |  Hisense U8QG 65" STALE · 2026-06-15 | — | 65 | Mini-LED QLED | 3840x2160 | — | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | — | newegg.com | On Amazon → | |
| 16 |  Panasonic Z95B OLED 65" STALE · 2026-07-07 | — | 65 | OLED (Primary RGB Tandem) | 3840x2160 | 144 | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG | 2 | panasonic.com | Check price → | |
| 17 |  Samsung S95H OLED 65" STALE · 2026-06-15 | — | 65 | QD-OLED | 3840x2160 | — | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | — | rtings.com | On Amazon → | |
| 18 |  TCL QM8K 65" STALE · 2026-06-15 | — | 65 | QD-Mini LED | 3840x2160 | 144 | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | — | us.tcl.com | On Amazon → | |
| 19 |  TCL QM9K 65" STALE · 2026-06-15 | — | 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?
Sony Bravia 5 65" is the cheapest at $1,399 (US price for the 65-inch K-65XR50 from Value Electronics retailer listing, which states verbatim "65″ BRAVIA 5 – K65XR50 $1,399." Consistent with the Bravia 5 65-inch ~$1,399.99 launch MSRP. Sony's own spec page does not print a US MSRP, so the figure is taken from the retailer.), recorded 2026-07-09.
How much does TVs cost?
Across the 13 TVs with a published price, the median is $2,499, ranging from $1,399 to $3,399.99 (prices dated 2026-06-15 to 2026-11-05).
Which TV is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Sony Bravia 5 65" ($1,399). 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 2026-11-05.
What is the best overall TV?
LG C5 OLED 65" ($1,399.99) — 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" ($1,399) — Most specification per dollar of any tvs here at $1,399.
What is the most capable TV?
Samsung QN90F 65" ($2,499.99) — Leads this group on the measured specs — a premium pick at $2,499.99.
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