LG UT75 Series 65UT7570PUB 65"

The LG UT75 gives you a sharp 4K picture and a super-fast smart platform for dirt cheap, but the remote is a dealbreaker. Its unlit, cramped buttons and constant software glitches earned it a 3rd percentile user sentiment score—one of the worst in our database. Only consider it if you find it at the absolute lowest price and are ready to replace the clicker immediately.

The LG UT75 is a 65-inch 4K LED TV that hits the sweet spot where price meets screen size. You can find it for as low as $400 at some retailers, and for that cash you get a big, sharp display with LG's webOS 24 smart platform, which is genuinely snappy and easy to use. On paper, it's a solid budget pick for casual streaming and everyday TV. But the user reviews tell a different story, and it's a rough one. This thing lands at the 3rd percentile for user sentiment in our database, which is one of the worst we've ever seen.

That abysmal score comes down almost entirely to the remote control. It's a tiny clicker with cramped, unlit buttons that are impossible to use in a dark living room. Add to that a streak of software bugs—random logouts from Netflix and YouTube, features disappearing after updates, and a general sense that the TV fights you every step—and you've got a recipe for frustration. The picture is nice and the value is there, but the day-to-day experience is a real letdown.

The panel itself does a fine job for a budget LED. We put its display quality at the 71st percentile, meaning it's slightly above average—colors look accurate and 4K content is crisp, especially after the α5 Gen7 processor works its upscaling magic. HDR is limited to HDR10 and HLG, no Dolby Vision, so it won't wow you with contrast or brightness (picture quality sits at a mediocre 36th percentile). Audio is just okay at 46th percentile, though many owners actually compliment the sound, which is a pleasant surprise from a 20W two-channel setup. The smart features, however, are where this TV flexes: webOS is fast and well-organized, landing at the 77th percentile, and AirPlay 2 plus built-in Alexa/Google Assistant support give you plenty of streaming options. Gaming is a weak spot—60Hz with only HDMI 2.0 and no VRR keeps it stuck at the 39th percentile, so it's fine for a Switch or casual gaming but not for a PS5 or Xbox Series X. The real performance killer isn't the panel, it's the remote and buggy software, which constantly interrupt whatever you're trying to do.

Price swings wildly on this model, from $400 up to $649 depending on the seller. At the low end, it's a tempting deal if you're okay with swapping the remote for a universal one and dealing with the occasional app hiccup. You're getting a big, pretty 4K screen with a great smart system for the cost of a much smaller name-brand TV. Once you cross the $500 mark, though, the value evaporates. For that money you can step into a Hisense U7 or TCL QM8K with mini-LED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, and a remote that doesn't make you want to scream. If you see the UT75 priced at $400, it's a decent buy with asterisks; pay a penny more and you're overpaying.

Stacked against the Sony BRAVIA 5, Hisense U7, and TCL QM8K, the LG UT75 only wins on smart platform slickness and rock-bottom price when discounted. The Sony outclasses it in processing and build quality, with a remote that actually lights up. The Hisense and TCL models bring mini-LED backlights, real 120Hz panels, Dolby Vision, and VRR, making them infinitely better for movies and gaming. Even the Roku Plus Series, a simpler budget rival, avoids the remote and software headaches LG stumbled into here. The UT75 is fine if your top priority is a 65-inch screen for under $450 and you never game, but any competitor even $50 more will deliver a much more polished experience.

Skip the UT75 if you watch movies in a dark room and care about HDR depth, because the lack of Dolby Vision and only average contrast means shadow detail gets muddy. Gamers should completely avoid it—no 120Hz, no VRR, and it's stuck on HDMI 2.0. And if you have zero patience for a confusing remote or constant app logouts, just walk away. A TV should make your evening easier, not turn it into a troubleshooting session. Look at the TCL QM8K or even a Roku Plus Series for a much friendlier living room companion.

Buy this TV only if you find it for around $400, plan to use a universal remote from day one, and stick to basic streaming in a well-lit room. For everyone else, the remote and buggy software turn what should be a solid budget TV into an exercise in frustration. There are too many other great options that don't require you to memorize button layouts just to change the volume at night.