Toshiba 65" C350 4K LED Smart Fire TV Review 2026
Dolby Vision at 65 inches for $300–$500. The budget TV sweet spot for movie-night households.
Toshiba scales the C350 formula to 65" successfully. Dolby Vision support at this price is a real advantage over Insignia and Amazon's own Fire TVs.
The C350 Formula at 65 Inches
The Toshiba C350 was already our favorite budget 55" TV for movie watchers. The 65" version scales that same formula to a bigger screen: Dolby Vision HDR, Regza Engine processing, DTS Virtual:X audio, and the Fire TV platform. No surprises, no downgrades.
At mid-range for its category, it undercuts both the Samsung 65" U8000F and the Panasonic 65" W70 while offering Dolby Vision that neither of those competitors match in their respective ways. Samsung refuses to use Dolby Vision entirely. The Panasonic has it, but at a higher price.
Friday Night in a Dark Room
Streaming The Batman on HBO Max with the lights off, the Dolby Vision mastering pulls genuine atmosphere out of this budget panel. Gotham's rainy streets have visible detail in the shadows. The Regza Engine keeps noise under control in dark sequences where cheaper processors would introduce blocky artifacts.
Is it comparable to a QLED or OLED? Not even close. But compared to the Insignia 65" playing the same scene in HDR10 only, the Toshiba holds more shadow detail and shows more consistent color. The gap between these two TVs is widest in exactly the scenes that matter most to movie watchers.
In the Fire TV picture settings, switch to "Movie" or "Filmmaker Mode" when streaming Dolby Vision content. These modes preserve the director's intended color temperature instead of over-brightening the image. The picture will look slightly darker but significantly more accurate.
Strengths
- ✓Dolby Vision on a 65" Fire TV for under $350
- ✓DTS Virtual:X audio enhancement
- ✓Regza Engine processing heritage
Cons
- ✗Fire TV ads remain aggressive
- ✗Limited peak brightness for HDR
- ✗VA panel viewing angles restrict off-axis viewing
Fire TV's Persistent Annoyance
The one consistent complaint across every Fire TV we test: ads. The home screen is an advertisement delivery system with your apps wedged in between. Sponsored content, auto-playing trailers, and Amazon-first recommendations dominate the interface.
You learn to live with it. Or you learn to navigate directly to your apps using the dedicated streaming buttons on the remote, bypassing the home screen entirely. After two weeks, most people develop muscle memory that routes around the ads. Still annoying. Still worth mentioning.
The Viewing Angle Question at 65 Inches
VA panels have narrow viewing angles. At 55 inches, this barely matters because the screen subtends a small angle from most seating positions. At 65 inches, the wider screen means people sitting off to the side will see more color shift and brightness drop-off. If your living room has a wide couch where people sit at sharp angles, the Panasonic W70 or Roku Select with their slightly better off-axis performance might serve the room better.
For a seating arrangement where everyone faces the TV within a 30-degree cone, the C350 looks great from every seat. Know your room.
The Budget 65 Inch Champion
The Toshiba 65" C350 offers the best combination of features and price in the budget 65" category. Dolby Vision alone sets it apart from the Insignia 65" at a tiny price premium. The Regza Engine provides better processing than Amazon's own Fire TV hardware. The DTS Virtual:X audio is a small but real bonus.
Skip it if you need wide viewing angles for a big family seating arrangement, or if you want zero ads in your TV interface. Buy it for movie-focused households that watch in controlled lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Toshiba 65" C350 the best budget 65" TV?
For streaming movie watchers, yes. Dolby Vision at this price and size is a real differentiator. The Insignia 65" is cheaper but lacks Dolby Vision. The Samsung 65" U8000F costs more with no Dolby Vision. For the intersection of price, size, and HDR features, the Toshiba 65" C350 is the best value.
How does the 65" C350 compare to the 55" C350?
Same panel technology, same Regza Engine, same Dolby Vision support. The 65" adds screen real estate and costs more. The picture quality scales proportionally - no surprises in either direction. If your room needs 65 inches, this is the same C350 experience at a bigger size.
Can the Toshiba C350 handle sports viewing?
Adequate for casual sports watching. The 60Hz panel handles standard broadcast motion without major issues. But fast-moving sports like hockey or racing will show some motion blur. If sports are your primary viewing, saving up for a 120Hz TV is worth it.
Does the Toshiba 65" C350 support eARC for soundbars?
The Toshiba C350 supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) but not eARC. This means it can pass standard audio formats to a soundbar including Dolby Digital. For Dolby Atmos passthrough, you need eARC, which is found on more expensive TVs.
How long will the Toshiba C350 get Fire TV software updates?
Amazon typically provides Fire TV software updates for 3-4 years after a product launch. Security patches may continue longer. The Fire TV platform is actively developed, so the core streaming experience should remain current for the useful life of the TV.
Final Verdict
Rating: 4.3/5
Toshiba scales the C350 formula to 65" successfully. Dolby Vision support at this price is a real advantage over Insignia and Amazon's own Fire TVs.
Our top pick for budget 65" movie watching. Dolby Vision and Regza processing at this price is hard to beat.