Toshiba C350 Series 65C350NU 64.5"

The Toshiba C350 is a 65-inch 4K Fire TV that nails the basics for a very low price. Picture quality is fine for casual viewing, and Dolby Vision is a nice surprise, but the 60Hz panel and weak speakers remind you this is a budget set. If you want a big screen for streaming and don't care about high-end gaming, this is a great deal.

Picture quality lands in the 36th percentile of our database, which sounds rough but translates to a perfectly watchable image for most people. The Direct LED backlight keeps things even, and the Super Contrast Booster helps colors pop a bit more than you'd expect at this price. Motion Rate 120 is marketing speak for a 60Hz panel with software smoothing, so fast sports and action movies can look a little soft. Gaming support is a mixed bag. You get VRR and ALLM, which is nice, but you're capped at 60Hz and HDMI 2.0, so don't expect 4K at 120fps. The audio is a weak spot. The 20W speakers are thin, and multiple owners mention you'll want a soundbar.

Stacked against the TCL QM7K or Hisense U7, the Toshiba falls behind in brightness and gaming features. Those sets offer Mini-LED backlights and 120Hz panels that make a visible difference. The Sony BRAVIA 5 and Samsung QN80F are in a completely different league for picture processing and upscaling, but they also cost three to four times as much. The LG B5 OLED is the real showstopper here with perfect blacks and infinite contrast, but again, the price gap is massive. The Toshiba wins on sheer size-per-dollar, and for a lot of folks, that's the only spec that matters.

For somewhere between $250 and $340, you're getting a lot of screen. The value proposition is the strongest thing this TV has going for it. You get Dolby Vision, a solid smart platform, and a 65-inch panel for less than a fancy dinner out. If you need a big screen for a bedroom, a secondary living space, or just want to upgrade from something ancient without spending real money, this is a smart buy. Just know that the low price comes with corners cut in audio and motion handling.

The Toshiba C350 is a 65-inch 4K TV that knows exactly what it is: a big screen for streaming that won't empty your wallet. It runs Fire TV, so all your apps are right there, and setup takes about five minutes. The picture is solid for the price, especially if you're coming from an older 1080p set. Just don't expect it to blow the doors off a premium OLED, because that's not the game here.

Toshiba packed in Dolby Vision and a decent upscaler, which helps a lot with older content. The REGZA Engine does some heavy lifting to make things look crisp. But the 60Hz panel and middling picture quality scores tell you this is a living room workhorse, not a home theater centerpiece. For casual streaming and sports, it gets the job done.

If you're a serious gamer who wants 4K at 120fps with HDMI 2.1, look elsewhere because this set tops out at 60Hz. Home theater enthusiasts who care about deep blacks and high peak brightness should also pass. The Direct LED backlight and average contrast won't satisfy anyone chasing a cinematic experience in a dark room.

This TV is for someone who wants a big, easy-to-use screen for streaming Netflix, YouTube, and live sports without overthinking it. It's not for pixel peepers or gamers chasing high frame rates. If you just want to plug it in, log into your apps, and watch TV, the C350 delivers a good experience for very little money. Pair it with a cheap soundbar and you've got a setup that'll make most guests think you spent way more.