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Key points

  • 65-inch 4K Mini LED QLED Google TV with a 144Hz refresh rate
  • Supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, HDR10+ and DTS True Sound
  • Picture quality improves significantly after manually adjusting local dimming and power settings for each format
  • Strong black levels, vivid colours and minimal haloing from a normal viewing distance
  • 600-nit peak brightness is modest for a Mini LED television, limiting HDR impact in some scenes

Features and design

The PRISM+ M65 is a 65-inch 4K Google TV with Mini LED backlighting and QLED technology. It supports a 144Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, HDR10+, HDR10 and DTS True Sound. PRISM+ lists 93 percent DCI-P3 colour coverage.

Connectivity includes one HDMI 2.0 port, two HDMI 2.1 ports, two USB ports, an earphone jack, AV input, RF input, optical audio output and a LAN port. The TV also includes Bluetooth 5.1 and dual-band Wi-Fi, although the exact Wi-Fi standard and Ethernet speed are not specified.

The television weighs 22.5 kilograms and has a clean industrial design with metal-look trim. It can be placed on a table using its two supplied legs or wall mounted. Audio is provided by two 15-watt speakers and a 20-watt bass unit.

Mini LED picture performance

Mini LED uses many smaller LEDs in the backlight than a conventional LCD television, allowing more precise brightness control across the screen. This can improve contrast and black levels without the higher cost and potential burn-in concerns associated with OLED technology.

The M65 initially produced washed-out blacks when it was turned on. The review found that the local dimming zones needed to be increased and power-saving modes disabled. These adjustments must be made separately for SDR, HDR and Dolby Vision content because the television does not provide global picture settings.

Once adjusted, the M65 produced deep blacks, vivid colours and sharp 4K images. Haloing was minimal during testing and was generally difficult to notice from a normal viewing distance. Blooming became more visible when viewing from an angle, particularly around bright objects such as white subtitles on a black background. The extensive picture controls offer considerable customisation, although many settings are identified mainly by acronyms and are not explained on screen.

Brightness, gaming and sound

The main limitation is peak brightness. The M65 reaches 600 nits, which is modest for a Mini LED television and reduces the impact of HDR, especially in brighter highlights and dark scenes. It remains suitable for brightly lit rooms, although direct sunlight can make the lack of extra brightness more apparent.

The 144Hz panel and HDMI 2.1 connectivity make the television relevant to gaming. Motion handling was described as strong, and the review considered the input lag suitable for console gaming. However, PRISM+ does not specify an input-lag figure, so competitive players, particularly those focused on first-person shooters, have less information to assess before buying.

The built-in audio performed better than expected. The front-firing speakers and rear bass driver provided clear dialogue, some depth and weight to explosions and low-frequency sounds. For casual viewing, a separate soundbar may not be essential.

Price and overall value

At the time of filming, the PRISM+ M65 was on sale for $1,399 Australian dollars, reduced from just under $2,000. A $100 discount code was also available, although delivery charges needed to be added to the purchase price.

The television was not available to view in physical stores before buying. That makes delivery costs an important part of the comparison, particularly because the final price places the M65 against brighter and more feature-packed models from major brands.

The M65 offers a 65-inch Mini LED panel, strong contrast, vibrant colour, a 144Hz refresh rate and capable built-in sound. Its weaker peak brightness and the need to manually tune several picture modes are the main compromises.

TechManPat’s conclusion

I found the PRISM+ M65 to be a good gaming television with deep blacks, vibrant colours, strong motion handling and surprisingly decent built-in sound. However, I think the 600-nit peak brightness is underwhelming for a Mini LED model, and delivery costs can make its sale price less compelling against brighter alternatives from major brands.
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