If you've decided to go for a 60-inch TV, chances are you're keen on all of the premium features that come along with them.
These days, manufacturers don't release many 60-inch TVs each year, instead focusing on 55 and 65-inch models. If you're looking for impressive size and features, anything from 55-65 inches will deliver.
A 60-inch smart TV, or thereabouts, can be an excellent investment, with many having an ultra-high-definition resolution, crisp audio resulting in an almost cinematic viewing experience. Most of these smart TVs boast 4K screen resolutions, which means that each of these products will provide four times the resolution of a typical Full HD TV.
Wondering what TV size you need? We've included a rough guide to give you an idea of the minimum distance you should have from your TV when viewing HD content:
40 inches - 80 inches (6.7 feet)
50 inches - 100 inches (8.3 feet)
60 inches - 120 inches (10 feet)
75 inches - 150 inches (12.5 feet)
Ready to purchase your new TV? We've rounded up the best close to 60-inch smart TVs below:
The best smart TVs around 60-inches:
Editor's pick
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Aside from being an excellent TV, the Philips 58PUS8555 has an incredibly handy and impressive feature: Ambilight. This feature produces a glow from the back of the TV set that changes to colour-match whatever content you are watching, so you barely notice the TV frame. It is compatible with the usual streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and YouTube, and the 4K HDR10+ optimisation, Dolby Vision, and P5 Perfect Picture Engine work together to create a superb image. The wide range of image customisation options are also a great perk, as they truly help fine-tune and perfect the visual performance.
Pros:
Ambilight feature
Incredible resolution
Cons:
Setting up the TV requires a bit of time
Specifications:
58-inch Ultra HD LED 4K screen; HDR10+; Android OS; works with Alexa; Ambilight; Micro Dimming; Bluetooth; Dolby Vision; Dolby Atmos; 4 HDMI inputs, 2 USB inputs, 1 component.
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This model makes our best 60-inch smart TV guide as it boasts stunning picture quality which we would describe as cinematic. There's a Quad-Core 4K processor which delivers an incredible UHD image, and LG's excellent Ultra Surround software works with AI audio tuning and Clear Voice III to deliver a uniform and powerful experience. It's also compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and the interface runs on LG webOS, which is reliable, extensive and straightforward to use.
Pros:
Superb audio
Impressive resolution
Cons:
Expensive
Specifications:
65-inch Ultra HD 4K LED screen; LG ThinQ AI; Bluetooth; compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant; 4 HDMI inputs, 2 USB inputs.
Best budget TV
If you're on a budget, or just looking to save where you can, then this TV by Hisense might just be the one for you. It has Amazon Prime, Netflix, Freeview Play, and YouTube enabled. It also has two inbuilt viewing features; the HDR10+ (which has sharp colour contrast and true-to-life colour enhancement), and DTS Sound Studio (automatic volume levelling, bass enhancement, speaker EQ and dialogue enhancement).
Pros:
Great price
Cons:
Not the best picture and colour clarity
Specifications:
65-inch 4K LED screen; VIDAA OS; HDR10+; DTS Studio Sound; 3 HDMI inputs, 2 USB inputs.
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Samsung's QE65Q60TAUXXU is another impressive smart TV. The Crystal Display and Crystal Processor deliver an incredibly crisp and superb resolution. It also has HDR10+ and dual-LED technology, which means that you're benefiting from the added depth of colour as well. It's also compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Bixby. We're aware that it's not exactly a 60-inch TV, but it's worth getting an extra few inches in exchange for the crisp audio and great picture quality.
Pros:
Impressive display
Cons:
Slightly expensive
Specifications:
58-inch UHD 4K QLED; HDR10+; Dolby Digital Plus; Bixby, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa compatible; 3 HDMI and 2 USB connection.
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If you're looking for more state-of-the-art features, and you're not particularly on a budget, then this Sony TV will tick all the boxes. The XH95 has Sony's Full-Array display that adjusts the brightness and contrast in different sections of the screen, giving you the best viewing experience. It also has the X1 Ultimate processor that, combined with its TRILUMINOS and X-Motion Clarity, provides excellent detail, colour, clarity, and smoothness.
Pros:
Excellent detail, clarity and smoothness.
Cons:
It costs a fair amount more than the others here but is fantastic value compared to others in this price range.
Specifications:
65-inch UHD 4K LED; X-tended Dynamic Range PRO; S-Force Front Surround sound; Google Assistant, Google Home, Amazon Alex, Apple AirPlay, and Apple HomeKit compatible; Dolby Vision; Dolby Atmos; 4 HDMI and 2 USB ports.
FAQs
What is 4K?
Simply put, 4K refers to the resolution of the TV. Smart TVs have resolutions with a 4,000 horizontal pixel count. The more pixels a TV resolution has, the more detailed the images and videos displayed on the screen will be.
Screen resolution guide:
HD: 1280×720
Full HD: 1920×1080
Ultra HD/4K: 3840×2160
What is a refresh rate?
Refresh rate refers to the number of times a TV screen refreshes the entire on-screen image per second. A good refresh rate is suitable for sports, gaming or watching action movies. The refresh rate is measured in Hertz or Hz.
What can a smart TV do?
A smart TV is a television that can connect to the internet. They usually have a selection of recognisable on-demand catch-up apps, such as BBC iPlayer, All 4, and ITV Hub, and subscription services such as Amazon Prime and Netflix.
A smart TV also allows the user access to other internet services, such as news apps, weather services, internet browsers and social media apps, like Facebook.