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Best TVs for sports

Motion handling, wide viewing angles and daytime brightness, ranked by calculated sports score.

Sports are watched in lit rooms with several people, often from off to the side. Smooth motion, wide viewing angles and enough brightness for daylight matter most. A native 120 Hz panel helps with fast action.

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    Hisense Hisense UR9 RGB Mini LED

    Hisense · 2026 · RGB Mini LED

    UR9 RGB Mini LED

    65 · 75 · 85 · 100″

    65-inch

    $3,500

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    Why it is here

    Calculated sports score of 9.1 out of 10: 180 Hz panel, RGB Mini LED.

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    65″
    List price
    $3,500
    Exact model
    65UR9SG
    7 independent measurements on record.
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    Hisense Hisense U8QG Mini LED

    Hisense · 2025 · Mini LED

    U8QG Mini LED

    55 · 65 · 75 · 85 · 100″

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    Why it is here

    Calculated sports score of 8.9 out of 10: 165 Hz panel, Mini LED.

    Size shown
    65″
    Exact model
    65U8QG
    7 independent measurements on record.
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    Sony Sony BRAVIA 9 II True RGB

    Sony · 2026 · RGB Mini LED

    BRAVIA 9 II True RGB

    65 · 75 · 85″

    65-inch

    $3,598

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    Why it is here

    Calculated sports score of 8.6 out of 10: 120 Hz panel, RGB Mini LED.

    Size shown
    65″
    Checked Nov 9, 2026 at Abt
    $3,598
    Exact model
    K65XR90M2
    8 independent measurements on record.
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    Samsung Samsung The Frame (LS03HE)

    Samsung · 2026 · QLED

    The Frame (LS03HE)

    55 · 65 · 75 · 85 · 98″

    65-inch

    $1,200

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    Why it is here

    Calculated sports score of 8.5 out of 10: 144 Hz panel, QLED.

    Size shown
    65″
    Checked Nov 9, 2026 at Samsung
    $1,200
    Exact model
    QN65LS03HEFXZA
    No independent measurements on record yet, so scores lean on published specs.
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    Samsung Samsung The Terrace Partial Sun (LST7D)

    Samsung · 2024 · Mini LED

    The Terrace Partial Sun (LST7D)

    55 · 65 · 75″

    65-inch

    $5,000

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    Why it is here

    Calculated sports score of 8.5 out of 10: 120 Hz panel, Mini LED.

    Size shown
    65″
    Checked Nov 9, 2026 at Samsung
    $5,000
    Exact model
    QN65LST7DAFXZA
    No independent measurements on record yet, so scores lean on published specs.
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    Samsung Samsung The Terrace Full Sun (LST9D)

    Samsung · 2024 · Mini LED

    The Terrace Full Sun (LST9D)

    65 · 75″

    65-inch

    $7,500

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    Why it is here

    Calculated sports score of 8.5 out of 10: 120 Hz panel, Mini LED.

    Size shown
    65″
    Checked Nov 9, 2026 at Samsung
    $7,500
    Exact model
    QN65LST9DAFXZA
    No independent measurements on record yet, so scores lean on published specs.
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    LG LG G6 OLED evo

    LG · 2026 · WOLED

    G6 OLED evo

    55 · 65 · 77 · 83 · 97″

    65-inch

    $2,000

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    Why it is here

    Calculated sports score of 8.0 out of 10: 120 Hz panel, WOLED.

    Size shown
    65″
    Checked Nov 9, 2026 at LG
    $2,000
    Exact model
    OLED65G6WUA
    5 independent measurements on record.
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    Samsung Samsung S95F OLED

    Samsung · 2025 · QD-OLED

    S95F OLED

    55 · 65 · 77 · 83″

    65-inch

    $3,399

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    Why it is here

    Calculated sports score of 7.8 out of 10: QD-OLED.

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    65″
    List price
    $3,399
    Exact model
    QN65S95FAFXZA
    6 independent measurements on record.
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    Samsung Samsung S95H OLED

    Samsung · 2026 · QD-OLED

    S95H OLED

    55 · 65 · 77 · 83″

    65-inch

    $2,300

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    Why it is here

    Calculated sports score of 7.7 out of 10: QD-OLED.

    Size shown
    65″
    Checked Nov 9, 2026 at Samsung
    $2,300
    Exact model
    QN65S95HAFXZA
    6 independent measurements on record.
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    LG LG G5 OLED evo

    LG · 2025 · WOLED

    G5 OLED evo

    55 · 65 · 77 · 83 · 97″

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    Why it is here

    Calculated sports score of 7.5 out of 10: 120 Hz panel, WOLED.

    Size shown
    65″
    Exact model
    OLED65G5WUA
    7 independent measurements on record.
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    Hisense Hisense U7SG Mini LED

    Hisense · 2026 · Mini LED

    U7SG Mini LED

    55 · 65 · 75 · 85 · 100″

    65-inch

    $1,499

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    Why it is here

    Calculated sports score of 7.3 out of 10: 165 Hz panel, Mini LED.

    Size shown
    65″
    List price
    $1,499
    Exact model
    65U7SG
    6 independent measurements on record.
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    LG LG C6 OLED evo

    LG · 2026 · WOLED

    C6 OLED evo

    42 · 48 · 55 · 65 · 77 · 83″

    65-inch

    $1,400

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    Why it is here

    Calculated sports score of 7.2 out of 10: 120 Hz panel, WOLED.

    Size shown
    65″
    Checked Nov 9, 2026 at LG
    $1,400
    Exact model
    OLED65C6PUA
    8 independent measurements on record.
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Good to know

Questions people ask

What refresh rate do I need for sports?

A native 120 Hz panel gives smoother motion for fast action, although a lot of broadcast sports is shown at lower frame rates.

Does viewing angle matter?

Yes. If people sit to the side, a TV with a wide viewing angle keeps color and contrast consistent.

Should I worry about brightness?

If you watch in daytime, yes. Bright, reflection-resistant screens are easier to see with the lights on.

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