Amazon Fire TV 65" Omni Mini-LED Series Review 2026
Amazon's 65" Mini-LED is the most capable Fire TV ever made. It is also the hardest to recommend on picture quality alone, because every competitor at this price delivers more panel for less money.
Amazon's 65" Mini-LED adds premium picture quality to the Fire TV ecosystem. But at nearly $1,000, the specs don't compete with Hisense and TCL Mini-LEDs that cost hundreds less.
A Good TV at the Wrong Price
At $800–$1,200, the 65" Omni Mini-LED enters territory where picture quality expectations are high and competition is fierce. TCL's 65" QM7K delivers around 1000 dimming zones and 2000-nit brightness for a similar outlay. Hisense's U75QG offers 800 zones and 1800 nits for less. Samsung's QN70F brings anti-reflection technology that Amazon cannot match.
The Omni Mini-LED's zone count and brightness trail all three. Amazon has not disclosed exact specifications, but independent testing consistently places it below comparably priced alternatives on raw picture performance. The picture is good — genuinely good. It is just not competitive at this price point on specs alone.
The Smart Home Command Center
What no spec sheet captures is the Omni Mini-LED's role as a smart home hub. The Ambient Experience transforms idle TV time into a functional dashboard: security camera feeds, upcoming calendar events, weather forecasts, smart device status. Walk into the room and it wakes up with relevant information. Voice commands to Alexa control lights, locks, thermostats, and routines without picking up a remote.
This integration is more than a gimmick. For households deeply invested in Amazon's ecosystem — Ring doorbells, Echo speakers, Blink cameras, smart plugs — the TV becomes a natural extension of the smart home. No other manufacturer replicates this functionality.
Create an Alexa routine called "Movie Time" that dims smart lights, closes smart blinds, and switches the TV to your streaming app in one voice command. The Omni Mini-LED's deep routine integration makes these automations seamless and useful for daily life.
Strengths
- ✓Mini-LED picture quality in the Fire TV ecosystem
- ✓Advanced smart home hub with routines
- ✓Dolby Vision and 120Hz for gaming
Cons
- ✗Expensive for what the picture specs deliver
- ✗Fire TV ads are relentless even at premium pricing
- ✗Zone count and brightness trail Hisense and TCL
Ads at a Premium Price
The most frustrating aspect of spending nearly a thousand dollars on a Fire TV is that the ad experience is identical to a three-hundred-dollar Fire TV. The home screen still promotes Amazon content, sponsored tiles still populate the interface, and screensaver defaults still push Amazon shows. At this price tier, buyers reasonably expect an ad-free or ad-reduced experience. Amazon does not offer one.
Gaming: Capable, Not Competitive
120Hz with HDMI 2.1, VRR, and Dolby Vision gaming support. The basics are covered. Input lag is slightly higher than Samsung and LG alternatives, which matters for competitive gaming. For single-player adventures and casual multiplayer, the Omni Mini-LED handles gaming well. It is just not the first choice for anyone who prioritizes gaming performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 65" Omni Mini-LED a better deal than the 55" version?
Marginally. You get a bigger screen for the price increase, and Mini-LED backlighting scales well to 65 inches. But the core value problem remains: TCL and Hisense deliver equal or better Mini-LED specs at this size for hundreds less. The premium is for the Fire TV ecosystem, not the picture quality.
Can you turn off the ads on Fire TV?
You cannot fully remove sponsored content from the Fire TV home screen. You can disable personalized ads in settings, which reduces targeting but not ad volume. Screen savers can be changed from promotional content to your own photos via Amazon Photos. The ads are baked into the platform at every price tier.
Does the Omni Mini-LED work as a smart home hub?
Yes. The Fire TV Omni series can control smart home devices, display camera feeds, run Alexa routines, and act as a central dashboard. With the Ambient Experience, it shows weather, calendar, and smart device status when the TV is idle. No other brand integrates smart home features this deeply into a TV.
How is the picture quality compared to Samsung QN70F?
The Samsung QN70F has better anti-reflection and wider viewing angles. The Amazon Omni Mini-LED has Dolby Vision support, which Samsung lacks. On raw contrast and brightness, both are competitive, though the Samsung likely has a slight edge in processing refinement. The Amazon wins on smart home integration; the Samsung wins on picture quality polish.
Final Verdict
Rating: 4.3/5
Amazon's 65" Mini-LED adds premium picture quality to the Fire TV ecosystem. But at nearly $1,000, the specs don't compete with Hisense and TCL Mini-LEDs that cost hundreds less.
The right TV for Alexa-first households willing to pay for integration. The wrong TV for anyone comparing picture quality per dollar against TCL, Hisense, or Samsung.