Cinema in front of the home sofa: TOP 5 TVs with a screen size of 65+ inches

This Smart TV of a successful South Korean brand is one of the most affordable on the market among those whose screen size is 65" and the supported resolution is 3840 by 2160 pixels. But its popularity among buyers is determined not only by the price.

The large LG 65UH620V display is framed by a thin metal frame in silver tones. It goes well with the black body of the TV. The trapezoidal stand, which has been LG's "chip" for many years, provides the model with stability on any flat surface. If desired, you can hang the TV on the wall, for this purpose the VESA 300x300 mm mounting standard is provided.

On the back side there are popular digital and analogue ports. Except for one USB and HDMI connector, which have a lateral location, all other interfaces "look" perpendicular. This is not very convenient if you decide to hang the LG 65UH620V on the wall — you will definitely have to "tinker" with connecting the LAN cable.

The beauty of the picture on the LG 65UH620V is provided not only by a large diagonal of 65”, but also by an IPS matrix with excellent viewing angles and UltraHD resolution. The HDR Pro function and three-dimensional colour processing are also responsible for the image quality here. Together they minimize the distortion of the picture, guarantee its realism, a high level of brightness and saturation of shades even in the most dynamic scenes: both when watching movies and when playing on the console. Although, of course, this TV is still inferior in image quality to its premium counterparts with OLED screens.

The strengths of LG 65UH620V include support for webOS 3.0. The manufacturer has adjusted the design and interface of the proprietary Smart shell, which positively affected the speed and responsiveness of multimedia services. However, due to the lack of a Magic Motion gesture control panel (it is not supported at all), this plus is somewhat leveled: without a cursor moved by a hand movement, it is not so convenient to use "smart" functions.

Samsung TV presents the sixth series, connecting middle-class devices. In terms of design and basic functionality, this 65-inch UHD model loses little to flagships, but there are no extra "bells and whistles", which makes it more accessible to older brothers, like Samsung UE-65KS9000 65 " .

Samsung UE-65KU6400 is a TV that supports 4K resolution. The clarity of content that is inferior to Ultra and Full HD quality is automatically increased. The proprietary Ultra Clean View and UHD Picture Engine technologies are responsible for this.

The HDR function will provide good colour reproduction with a large margin of brightness. However, saturated colours by default will seem too "poisonous" and unrealistic to some viewers. But with the help of flexible settings, it is not difficult to achieve a personalized image in brightness and contrast that you like.

Samsung UE-65KU6400 received a 4-core processor and a responsive Tizen software shell with access to Smart Hub, branded brand applications and popular multimedia entertainment services. The picture-in-picture feature will help you play content from different sources at the same time.

A compact remote control with a minimum number of keys helps to control the operation of the TV. Additionally, you can connect various controllers (mouse, keyboard) and other external devices — the main connectors have a convenient lateral location.

The disadvantages of the Samsung UE-65KU6400 model include frequent (as for such an authoritative brand) cases of marriage. They took place at the start of sales in 2016 and were accompanied by customer complaints about strongly pronounced image highlights (instead of black, the display shows grey), poor-quality backlight with spots and the appearance of stripes on the screen.

The KD-65XD7505 debuted in 2017, joining the ranks of the premium line of Sony Bravia TVs. This is a new ultra-thin UHD flagship with a body thickness of less than 4 cm and a narrow frame of aluminium framing the 65-inch screen. Another "trick" of the TV is the hidden compartment for wires behind the decorative panel.

Sony KD-65XD7505 is one of the best Ultra HD TVs with LED backlight in terms of image quality, brightness and saturation. The HDR function provides excellent colour reproduction while covering 97 percent of the DCI-P3 colour space. And this is comparable to what you can see in the best digital cinemas.

The advantages of the TV include a built-in three-way audio system. It is represented by four 10-watt speakers and a pair of 5-watt subwoofers. Such a set by default is quite enough for most home purposes: you will not have to spend money on additional acoustic equipment.

In addition to the standard remote control, the Sony KD-65XD7505 TV supports voice commands.

The current version of Android TV 6.0 software together with a powerful X1 processor™ Extreme simplifies the use of various multimedia services and opens access to a wide variety of Google Play applications.

Of the disadvantages of the Sony KD-65XD7505, only the cost can be distinguished. For a high-quality picture, compactness, thoughtful ergonomics and additional functionality, you will have to pay extra, in comparison with the most affordable 65-inch UHD TVs, like LG 65UH620V 65 " .

The 78-inch curved screen TV is equipped with QLED backlight. The "quantum dots" technology together with HDR support guarantees excellent image brightness and accurate colour reproduction even in the most dynamic scenes. For example, Samsung UE-78KS9500 provides coverage of 96% of the DCI-P3 colour space, providing a picture (and general sensations) on a level with reference Retina displays.

The TV looks stylish, including thanks to the curved screen (you can read more about the pros and cons of such a solution in the article "Does it make sense to buy a TV with a curved screen?"). The thin frame occupies only 5% of the front surface area — everything else falls on the screen itself. The connectors for connecting external devices are placed in a separate unit, which will hide most of the wires from view.

Korean engineers also took care of high-quality sound. The built-in 60-watt audio system in 4.2 format can be supplemented with an even more powerful soundbar if necessary.

Samsung UE-78KS9500 is equipped with two remote controls at once — a classic one with a lot of buttons and a "smart" one. The first one will please representatives of the older generation, and the second one will please fans of new technologies and minimalism.

The intuitive and fast Tizen platform is responsible for access to media services. You can search for movies, music and games, as well as control the operation of the TV with your voice or gestures.

The disadvantages of the Samsung UE-78KS9500 include the high cost, Given the flagship status of the model and the price, the lack of 3D can also be considered a minus. Let the demand for TVs with three-dimensional image support subside a little, paying such money, you want to have maximum opportunities, even "just in case".

LG's premium TVs are combined in the Super UHD line. One of its representatives — 86-inch model 86UH955V — is a hit in the category of TV with a screen of 80" and more.

The TV received an IPS screen with 4K Quantum support and displaying over a billion colours and shades. It makes the image bright, saturated and lively. HDR Super technology provides a more accurate transfer of colours and shades, both the darkest and the lightest, allowing only minimal vertical afterglows on a black background.

The tandem of an 86-inch display and UltraHD is very appropriate. The pixel density is 20 per centimeter, which means that the clarity of the picture remains at a height, even if you watch TV at a fairly close distance.

The advantages of the LG 86UH955V TV include an integrated audio system certified by Harman/Kardon, the leader of professional audio equipment. This is an 80-watt 5.2-format speaker with a pair of 15-watt low-frequency speakers each and 5 built-in 10-watt speakers. The need to additionally purchase a home theater practically disappears.

The TV supports a three-dimensional image and is equipped with two pairs of passive glasses. The polarization technology used in 3D output eliminates flickering, bifurcation and loss of image brightness. And the glasses used are easy and convenient.

The TV is running webOS 3.0. The shell is fast, intuitive and convenient. It is complemented by its proprietary Magic Remote, which has acquired the function of rewinding and zooming individual parts of the screen.

The disadvantages of the LG 86UH955V include only the high price. This is the fee for the huge (as for home conditions) 86-inch diagonal and advanced technologies of the South Korean manufacturer.