If you’re in the market for a new TV, this is a great time to buy. You can still find a decent number of leftover 2024 models offered at big discounts, as well as new 2025 sets that are now at their lowest prices of the year.
Regardless of the model year, the very best TVs in CR’s ratings (available to members) can be quite pricey, often costing $2,000 or more. But you don’t have to spend that much to get a great viewing experience. There are some very good 65-inch sets priced below $1,000. That’s good news if you’re among the shoppers looking to make holiday purchases earlier this year, due to uncertainty around what tariffs will mean for prices.
This list of the best 65-inch TVs under $1,000 includes mainly 2024 models, and all of them deliver at least very good overall picture quality and a compelling high dynamic range (HDR) experience. HDR is a big differentiator among TVs in this price range.
