Catching up on your favourite TV show on the laptop again? Small screens may be convenient but they sure do put a damper on the viewing experience. We sometimes forget that the smart television in our living rooms can just as easily turn on Netflix, YouTube and everything else on our phones. And the popular 65-inch – which is five times larger than your average laptop screen – is far more affordable than you think. We picked out the best 65-inch televisions on the market via Amazon and evaluated them based on reviews and features. All you have to do is hit the purchase button. And if you're looking for a 50-inch, 55-inch, 75-inch or OLED (organic LED) television instead, we have curated options for you, too.
Most of our picks come with a free installation service by Amazon, too. Get your brand new television during the ongoing sale and have it delivered to you tomorrow, only if you’re a Prime member.
1. Best Overall: Sony BRAVIA 4K UHD Smart Google TV
Pros
- Automatic brightness sensor
- Access to Google TV, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube
- Gives you more frames per second (FPS)
- Can operate with voice commands
Cons
- Comes without a wall mounting bracket
Do you prefer video playbacks that run as smooth as butter? Then you’re a fan of high frame rates, which make onscreen movement so realistic, it feels like you’re watching a sports match from the bleachers, not through a TV screen. Sony BRAVIA’s 65-inch TV employs a feature called Motionflow XR that inserts extra frames in each second of a movie or TV show for lifelike clarity. The 2022 model features Sony’s latest 4K Processor X1, which ensures even older videos that are filmed in 2K or HD are transformed to near-4K quality, with rich colour and contrast. And with an OK Google voice function, you can’t get a TV smarter than this. Tell your TV what you’re looking for instead of reaching out for the remote. But don’t be so quick to put away the remote controller – it allows you to control all your connected devices, no matter if that’s your X-Box or cable receiver.
Warranty: Amazon offers a one-year extended warranty for Dh142, one-year accidental damage protection for Dh238, or two-year damage protection plus one-year extended warranty for Dh303.
Bonus: Buy with zero per cent instalments and pay Dh192.92 for 12 months with select banks. You can also add a wall mounting service with a wall bracket for free.
2. Best for Gaming: Samsung OLED 4K S95B Smart TV (2022)
Pros
- Cutting-edge OLED display
- Features 4K AI upscaling technology
- Top-notch Dolby Atmos speakers
- Slim, space-saving design
- Comes with manufacturer warranty
Cons
- Comes without a wall mounting bracket
Gamers – this one’s for you. Packed full of features that bring video games to life, the Samsung S95B Smart TV operates on a Neural Quantum Processor 4K that boosts brightness and uses colour mapping to ensure colour, contrast and detail are always on point. The screen features OLED technology that creates vivid, deep contrasts, and more accurate imagery, where you won’t miss a single detail. The TV’s Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ reduces jittery images and improves motion clarity on screen, enhancing your experience when gaming. But reviewers say their favourite part of this TV is its sound system. Powered by Dolby Atmos, the device generates multi-dimensional sound, and if you link it up with a soundbar, its Q-Symphony technology syncs the television and soundbar speakers to operate simultaneously for a cinema-like surround effect.
Bonus: Buy with zero per cent instalments and pay Dh518.25 for 12 months with select banks. You can also add a wall mounting service with a wall bracket for Dh89.
Warranty: The manufacturer provides one-year warranty. Amazon offers a one-year extended warranty for Dh369, one-year accidental damage protection for Dh617, or two-year damage protection plus one-year extended warranty for Dh787.
3. Best for Sound: Xiaomi ELA4457RU Mi 4S UHD Smart TV
Pros
- Four Dolby speakers
- Access to Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube, internet browser
- Has a headphone jack port
Cons
- Might experience lagging Chromecast
- Comes without a wall mounting bracket
If audio quality is a deal breaker for you, then Xiaomi four-speaker TV will not disappoint. Throw in crystal clear definition and over a billion colours, and you get a theatre experience. With more than 15 applications on Android TV, you will never run out of things to watch. Its remote control is no ordinary device, either. Give it commands to do all your bidding, for those days when even pressing buttons seems like a chore. Some reviewers do find it difficult to get the Chromecast working, however. This means you might face problems playing videos from your phone.
Warranty: Amazon offers a one-year extended warranty for Dh142, one-year accidental damage protection for Dh238, or two-year damage protection plus one-year extended warranty for Dh303.
Bonus: Buy with zero per cent instalments and pay Dh191.58 for 12 months with select banks.
4. Best for Watching Movies: LG OLED Evo C2 Series
Pros
- Premium design
- Spectacular 4K HDR picture quality
- Great connectivity options (four HDMI 2.1 ports)
- Excellent performance
- Extensive gaming features
Cons
- No HDR10+ support
- Panel is very delicate, reviewers say
At the start of this year, the top performer in OLED TV offerings is LG’s C2 Series. With a new Alpha 9 Gen 5 processor, the television ensures better, brighter visuals than you’re used to. The C2 also delivers better object enhancement and dynamic tone mapping than the older C1 Series, along with far superior virtual surround sound. If you like gaming and watching movies on the same device, you’ll love this TV’s full array of HDMI ports, with enough slots to plug in your video game consoles. The television itself looks stunning, with an impossibly thin panel, measuring 0.1-inch thick across the top half of the TV. While it’s beautiful and sleek, some reviewers recommend getting it for a room where children don’t spend much of their time, to avoid accidental damage.
Bonus: Buy with zero per cent instalments and pay Dh540.75 for 12 months with select banks. You can also add a wall mounting service with a wall bracket for Dh89.
Warranty: Amazon offers a one-year extended warranty for Dh369, one-year accidental damage protection for Dh617, or two-year damage protection plus one-year extended warranty for Dh787.
5. Best for Personalised Experience: Panasonic 4K HDR UHD Smart TV
Pros
- Borderless video frame
- Bluetooth audio link
- Automatically up-scales picture quality
- Access to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Android TV, Shahid VIP, internet browser
Cons
- Comes without a wall mounting bracket
Are you constantly lowering the volume because someone in the house is sleeping? Families can now watch the television at any time of the day without tiptoeing around sleeping children. Panasonic’s 65-inch lets you pair your wireless headphones and speakers to its Bluetooth feature, so that the audio only plays for you and no one else. The TV brings you all the conveniences of a typical smart television, from 4K internet video streaming to voice assist function. Besides the usual video-on-demand (VOD) applications, you even get to enjoy a library of Arabic-language movies and shows through Shahid VIP.
Warranty: Amazon offers a one-year extended warranty for Dh171, one-year accidental damage protection for Dh285, or two-year damage protection plus one-year extended warranty for Dh363.
Bonus: Buy with zero per cent instalments and pay Dh229.08 for 12 months with select banks.
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