Best 65-Inch TVs Under $1,000

In fact, at this time of year, many 2022 sets are at their lowest prices ever, sometimes even lower than on Black Friday. And we’ve already seen price drops on some new 2023 sets. (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. And if you find a set with great picture quality but not-great sound, you can easily fix that by adding a soundbar.

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 using 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.

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