What is the best 65-inch TV under $1000 for movies and sports?

Best pick: TCL QM7K 65-inch, assuming you can get it under $1,000.

For movies and sports, it’s the strongest all-around choice because it balances the key things that matter in this price range: high brightness for HDR movies, local dimming for better contrast, and a high-refresh panel for smoother sports motion. It’s a better fit than cheaper budget TVs that may look fine with streaming shows but struggle with fast motion, HDR impact, or dark-room movie contrast.

Good alternative: Hisense U75QG 65-inch, especially if you find it for less than the TCL or if sports are your top priority. Hisense models in this tier often deliver excellent brightness and motion value for the money.

Stretch-sale option: LG B5 OLED 65-inch, but only if it drops under $1,000. It would be excellent for movies because of OLED’s perfect black levels, but for bright rooms and sports-heavy use, the TCL/Hisense mini-LED-style options may be the safer everyday picks.

Bottom line: Buy the 65-inch TCL QM7K if it’s under $1,000; choose the Hisense U75QG if it’s meaningfully cheaper; consider the LG B5 OLED only if you catch a rare sale under budget. Prices and availability change often, so check the current price from the retailer before buying.