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Rich Forbes Staff Forbes Vetted Contributor Group Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Following Jul 6, 2023, 10:43am EDT | Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin If you have a large living room or a separate space in your home for an all out home theater, you probably want to make a really big TV your centerpiece. The best 75-inch TVs offer a true cinematic viewing experience, especially when you add a soundbar or complete surround sound system to your setup.
The best 75-Inch TVs offer immersive cinematic viewing in your home. Illustration: Forbes, Photos: Retailers Some of the best 75-inch TVs, like the new Samsung 75-Inch Class NEO QLED QN900C—our pick for best 75-inch TV overall—bring stunning 8K resolution combined with a generous collection of other picture and sound features into your home. That being said, you can find plenty of 4K models that offer equally impressive performance, albeit at a lower resolution.
A handful of manufacturers have incorporated OLED technology into their latest 75-inch or 77-inch models. For the best quality picture, you’ll likely want to spend at least $1,500 on a smart TV in this larger size category. After extensive research and hands on testing, here are our top picks for best 75-inch TVs.
Best 75-Inch TV Overall : Samsung QN900C Neo QLED 8K Best Budget 75-Inch TV : TCL Class 5 Series 4K Best Mid-Priced 75-Inch TV : Hisense U8H Best Value 75-Inch TV : TCL Q Class 4K QLED Best 75-Inch TV For Gaming : Hisense U7H Best 75-Inch TV For Displaying Art And 4K Programming : Samsung The Frame Best Premium 75-Inch TV : Sony Bravia X95K Best 75-Inch TV Overall 8K Resolution That Packs A Visual Punch Amazon Samsung QN900C Neo QLED 8K Display type : QLED | Refresh rate : 120Hz (up to 144Hz) | Smart TV OS : Tizen | HDR : HDR10+, HLH Best for : Enjoying video content at an extremely high (upscaled) resolution. While there’s currently very little native 8K programming to watch, what’s special about the 2023 version of the Samsung 75-Inch Class Neo QLED 8K TV is that it offers AI-based upscaling technology that automatically upgrades 720p, 1080p or 4K content using a Neural Quantum Processor. This TV is able to display more than one billion colors using 33 million pixels.
This makes whatever you’re watching look extremely detailed with natural, bright and accurate colors, smooth motion and a stunning sense of depth. Using Dolby Atmos support for audio in conjunction with Object Tracking Sound Pro, whatever you’re watching is catapulted to the next level realism—whether it’s a movie, TV show or game. You also get a variety of wired and wireless connectivity options, an anti-reflective screen, a wide viewing angle and support for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
While pricey, this TV is packet with a lot of cutting-edge technology and currently represents the very best that Samsung has to offer. What our editors say: Tech Editor Rebecca Isaacs says, “During testing, the QN900C displayed brilliant, vivid imagery that enhanced and gave wildlife a lifelike look in David Attenborough’s Our Planet . For fans of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power , the 8K AI upscaling made Numenor all the more impressive when the show panned to the cityscape.
” Pros: Beautifully rendered 8K video AI-based upscaling for all lower resolution content Dolby Atoms and Object Tracking Sound Pro support Cons: Expensive Very little native 8K content to watch Best Budget 75-Inch TV A Large 4K TV For Less Than $800 MOST POPULAR Amazon TCL Class 5-Series 4K Display type : QLED | Refresh rate : 60Hz | Smart TV OS : RokuTV | HDR : Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG Best for : Enjoying an extremely large display at a very low price. Affordably priced for a massive, 75-inch TV, the 2022 version of the TCL 75-Inch Class 5-Series 4K UHD QLED TV runs on RokuTV OS, so not only is the interface easy to use, but you get access to all of your favorite streaming services plus access to free live channels and The Roku Channel. As for picture quality, its Quantum dot technology delivers more than a billion colors that automatically adapts to match the format used by most cinema screens and Hollywood production studios.
While many competitors offer a 120Hz refresh rate, the TCL only offers a 60Hz refresh rate. Unless you’re using this TV for daily console gaming, you won’t notice that lower rate. Pros: Affordable RokuTV OS support (including a voice remote) Able to display more than a billion colors Cons: Refresh rate is only 60Hz Narrow Viewing Angle Best Mid-Priced 75-Inch TV $1,500 Buys You A Lot Of features Walmart Hisense U8H Display type : Mini LED | Refresh rate : 120Hz | Smart TV OS : GoogleTV | HDR : Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG Best for : Watching TV shows and movies.
Hisense’s U8H uses full array local dimming and a 120Hz refresh rate to provide an extremely rich and detailed picture to smoothly display all the action. You get easy access to all of the popular streaming services via GoogleTV, plus access to Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa to control the TV and your home’s other compatible smart gear. Displaying more than one billion colors, the built-in Quantum dot technology generates brilliant and more accurate colors.
When watching movies, FilmMaker mode works to preserve aspect ratios, colors and frame rates to display the selected content exactly how the director intended. What our editors say: Tech editor Rebecca Isaacs says, “For gamers and movie lovers with a smaller living spaces, this is by far my favorite TV, and not because of that three-figure price tag. The panel offers 4K upscaling and great detailing which brought vivid detailing to costumes seen on House of the Dragon and to games like Horizon: Forbidden West .
If you’re looking for a great picture sans a high price point, this is the model for your home. ” Pros: 4K resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate Runs using GoogleTV with Google Assistant and Alexa support FilmMaker mode enhances the visual quality of movies Cons: Narrow Viewing Angle Best Value 75-Inch TV An Impressive Collection Of Features Amazon TCL Q7 QLED 4K Display type : QLED | Refresh rate : 120Hz (up to 240Hz) | Smart TV OS : GoogleTV | HDR : Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG Best for : Getting the most TV value for the money spent. The TCL 75-Inch Q7 QLED 4K Smart TV gets you get a nice selection of features combined with quality components.
It’s equipped with Quantum dot technology that uses an ultra-wide color gamut. You also get a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits—high for a TV—and more than 200 local dimming zones that continuously adapt to the content you’re watching. Thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate, sports and action movies appear buttery smooth without motion blur.
Meanwhile, when you’re watching 720p or 1080p content, the AI-based upscaling upgrades what you’re watching to near 4K quality—improving on the color, contrast and clarity of the picture. As you’d expect, the GoogleTV OS gives you easy access to a plethora of streaming content—all accessible using voice commands. When you use this TV for gaming, the refresh rate can be boosted to 240Hz for fast, lag-free gameplay.
Pros: 4K resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate Up to 1,000 nits brightness AI-based upscaling and Dolby Vision IQ support Cons: Weak anti-glare filter Best 75-Inch TV For Gaming Smooth And Fast Action Best Buy Hisense U7H Display type : ULED | Refresh rate : 120Hz | Smart TV OS : GoogleTV | HDR : Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, HLG Best for : Gaming and watching any streaming content. The Hisense U7H made the cut for the best 75-inch TV for gaming—and its low price tag also makes it enticing. You get easy access to all of the popular streaming networks you subscribe to thanks to the highly intuitive GoogleTV OS, which you can control using the built-in Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.
You also get the usual assortment of connectivity options including 4 HDMI ports. Thanks to full array local dimming and the 120Hz refresh rate, action sequences when watching sports or movies (or playing games) feel smooth and virtually free of motion blur and lagging. For gaming, you get FreeSync Premium Pro support.
And for sound, this Hisense TV supports Dolby Atmos and IMAX Enhanced. Pros: 4K resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate FreeSync Premium Pro Dolby Atmos and IMAX Enhanced support Cons: Best viewed from head-on Best 75-Inch TV For Displaying Art Part TV, Part Décor Best Buy Samsung The Frame Display type : QLED | Refresh rate : 120Hz | Smart TV OS : Tizen | HDR : Quantum HDR, HDR10+, HLG Best for : Displaying artwork and your favorite photos, plus watching video content. While not the most cutting-edge TV on the block, Samsung’s The Frame stands out uses a brilliantly designed matte display.
When you’re not watching video content, the TV showcases famous works of art or your favorite photos in a way that makes them look like actual paintings or high-resolution images. Thus, the TV transforms into an interactive art gallery that you can fully customize to add personalized décor to your home. You can choose between a handful of bezel colors and designs, so aesthetically it blends right into your home’s décor.
Keep in mind, The Frame is able to display at 100% color volume using Quantum dot technology and Quantum HDR, so TV shows, movies and any other content you’re viewing always look natural and lifelike—with accurate colors and impressive contrast. Using the built-in motion sensor, the TV shuts off when nobody is in the room, but will resume displaying artwork when someone enters the space. Pros: 4K resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate Built in Google Assistant Displays famous works of art or your favorite digital photos Cons: Screen brightness could be better No local dimming Subscription required to view famous artwork Best Premium 75-Inch TV A Higher-End Mini LED Option Amazon Sony Bravia X95K Display type : Mini LED (LCD) | Refresh rate : 120Hz | Smart TV OS : GoogleTV | HDR : Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG Best for : Creating a premium home theater setup.
When you invest in a higher-end Sony TV, like the Bravia X95K, you know you’re getting a premium quality television with a comprehensive collection of features. The TV showcases extremely vivid and detailed video while generating impressive sound. It can also showcase more than one billion colors that take full advantage of Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced and Netflix Adaptive Calibrated support.
You also get an impressively wide viewing angle, so the picture looks clear from almost any angle it’s being viewed from. When you’re watching lower resolution 720p or 1080p content, Sony’s AI technology does a fantastic job upscaling that content to near 4K quality. And for sound, the Sony Bravia X95K is equipped with two tweeters along with full-range speakers and dual subwoofers.
So, without the addition of a soundbar or surround sound system, you get immersive and full sound designed to fill every inch of the room. Pros: 4K resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision support Excellent internal speaker system Unlock extra features when used with a PS5 game console Cons: Expensive Slight blooming occasionally occurs MORE FROM FORBES VETTED 14 Of The Best Wallets For Men, According To Experts And Our Editors By Kari Molvar Forbes Staff 8 Of The Best CC Creams For Mature Skin By Zoe Schaeffer Contributor How We Chose The Best 75-Inch TVs When assembling this list of the best 75-inch TVs, we took into account our favorite models based on firsthand experience and prior knowledge of the TV space. We also extensively researched each model on this list, and features including screen type, refresh rate and operating system were carefully considered.
To make the cut, each pick had to present an excellent value, balancing features and cost; we also browsed customer reviews to make sure the majority of buyers were happy with their purchase. Further, we made sure to include a variety of price points spec options in order to offer a solid 75-inch model for every type of TV watcher. Why Trust Forbes Vetted The Forbes Vetted tech team consists of accomplished tech experts who’ve (literally) written books on the subject.
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