Hisense QD65 Series 75QD65NFKIT1 75"

The Hisense 75QD65NFKIT1 is a huge 75-inch QLED for $700 with a surprisingly good display but terrible audio and connectivity. It's fine for casual streaming and sports. Buy it for the screen size, not the overall experience.

The display is the star here. At the 87th percentile, this panel is one of the better ones in our database for raw size and brightness. Quantum Dot tech means colors pop, and HDR10/HLG support gives it decent range. But picture quality overall sits at the 36th percentile, which is mediocre. The processing just can't keep up with the panel. Gaming is also underwhelming at the 35th percentile, despite the Game Mode Plus marketing. Input lag reduction is fine, but motion response isn't anything special. Audio is a real letdown at the 13th percentile, so budget for a soundbar. Connectivity is dead last territory at the 7th percentile, which is rough for a smart TV.

Against the TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K, the Hisense loses on picture quality and gaming, but likely wins on price. The Samsung Neo QLED QN800D and Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L are in a completely different league, with far better processing, audio, and connectivity, but they cost several times more. The LG C5 OLED will destroy this Hisense in picture quality and gaming, but again, the price gap is massive. The Roku Pro Series is probably the closest competitor in spirit, and it has a better smart platform and connectivity. For pure screen size per dollar, the Hisense holds its own.

At $700, this is a budget 75-inch TV and it's priced like one. You're not getting premium picture processing or audio, but you are getting a big, bright QLED panel that will look fine for sports and streaming. The included HDMI cable and streaming bundle sweeten the deal a little. If you just want a huge screen for casual viewing and don't care about audio or gaming, this is a solid value. If you want a more complete package, you'll spend more elsewhere.

The Hisense 75QD65NFKIT1 is a 75-inch QLED that wants to be your big, cheap living room centerpiece. It runs Fire TV, has Alexa built in, and throws in an HDMI cable and a 12-month streaming bundle. For $700, you're getting a lot of screen. But the spec sheet tells a story of compromises, especially in audio and connectivity.

Skip this if you care about audio quality, since the built-in speakers are rough and you'll need to spend extra on a soundbar. Gamers should also look elsewhere, because the motion response and input handling fall behind most TVs in this range. And if you need lots of HDMI ports for multiple devices, the connectivity here will frustrate you.

This TV is for someone who wants the biggest screen possible for the least money and doesn't care about audio, gaming, or having lots of ports. It's a living room TV for streaming shows and watching sports. If that's you, go for it. If you're a gamer or a home theater enthusiast, keep looking.