# The best TVs for wall mounting: thin, light and easy to hang

Source: https://specwiseguide.com/best-tv-for-wall-mounting/
Updated: 2026-11-13 · By SMART SC Editorial Team

**Short answer:** For a TV that looks built into the wall, pick by **depth, weight and VESA pattern**. **Thinnest Mini LED: the Samsung QN90F**, 1.1 in deep at every size. **Thinnest overall: Samsung's The Frame and Q8F** at 1.0 in; The Frame adds a matte screen and art mode. **Thin OLEDs: the Samsung S90H** (1.6 in, Glare Free) and the **LG C5** (1.8 in, and the lightest 65-inch we list at 36.6 lb). Hisense's U7 and U6 are the deepest at about 3 in. Every TV mounts flatter on a **fixed or low-profile tilting mount** screwed into **studs**.

## Key takeaways

- **Depth on the wall** = the TV's depth + the mount's profile. Our table gives the first; the mount's sheet gives the second.
- **Weight** decides the mount rating and how many studs you need, not the screen size.
- **VESA** must match: a 300 × 300 mm TV won't fit a 600 × 400-only bracket.
- Hide cables: plan an in-wall power kit (rated for it) rather than running a power cord inside the wall.

A wall-mounted TV looks best when it reads as a flat panel, not a box on a bracket. That comes down to three spec-sheet numbers: **depth**, **weight** and **VESA pattern**. We pulled them for every model we list.

**How we chose.** Depth without stand (the deepest point, as manufacturers measure it), weight without stand, and VESA pattern, from each US spec sheet; then picture-quality features as for our other guides. We don't test TVs.

## Our picks

**Thinnest Mini LED: Samsung QN90F Neo QLED**

- Neo QLED (Mini LED) with Glare Free, 2025 model
- 120 Hz native, VRR up to 165 Hz
- 4K 120 Hz+ on 4 of 4 HDMI inputs
- HDR: HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
- Tuner: ATSC 1.0
- Anti-reflection: Glare Free
- Models: 55″ QN55QN90F · 65″ QN65QN90F · 75″ QN75QN90F · 85″ QN85QN90F

**1.1 in deep at every size** from 55 to 85 inches, with Glare Free anti-reflection, which helps because wall-mounted TVs often face windows. Heavier than the OLEDs, so use a mount rated well above its weight.

**Built to hang like a picture: Samsung The Frame 2025**

- QLED with matte anti-reflection display, 2025 model
- 120 Hz native, VRR up to 144 Hz
- 4K 120 Hz+ on 1 of 4 HDMI inputs
- HDR: HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
- Tuner: not confirmed
- Anti-reflection: Matte Display
- Models: 43″ QN43LS03FAF · 50″ QN50LS03FAF · 55″ QN55LS03FAF · 65″ QN65LS03FAF

**1.0 in deep**, a matte anti-reflection screen and art mode, so it looks like a framed print when it's off. The trade-off is picture quality: it's a plain QLED without Mini LED, so contrast is well behind the others here.

**Thin OLED for rooms with light: Samsung S90H OLED**

- OLED with Glare Free, 2026 model
- 120 Hz native, VRR up to 165 Hz
- 4K 120 Hz+ on 4 of 4 HDMI inputs
- HDR: HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
- Tuner: ATSC 1.0
- Anti-reflection: Glare Free
- Models: 55″ QN55S90H · 65″ QN65S90H · 77″ QN77S90H · 83″ QN83S90H

**1.6 in deep**, OLED contrast, Glare Free coating, four inputs to 165 Hz. Light for its size at 55 and 65 inches.

**Lightest OLED: LG OLED evo C5**

- WOLED (OLED evo), 2025 model
- 120 Hz native, VRR up to 144 Hz
- 4K 120 Hz+ on 4 of 4 HDMI inputs
- HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
- Tuner: ATSC 1.0
- Models: 42″ OLED42C5PUA · 48″ OLED48C5PUA · 55″ OLED55C5PUA · 65″ OLED65C5PUA · 77″ OLED77C5PUA · 83″ OLED83C5PUA

**1.8 in deep** and the **lightest** TV we list at 65 inches (36.6 lb) and among the lightest at 55, 77 and 83 inches. Note that its 65- and 77-inch models use a 300 × 200 mm VESA pattern, so check your mount supports it.

## Depth, weight and VESA for every 65-inch TV

Sort by the depth or weight column:

*Measured dimensions of 22 current 65-inch-class TVs, from each manufacturer's spec sheet. Sorted by width; click a column to re-sort.*

| TV (model, year) | Type | W × H × D without stand (in) | Height with stand (in) | Depth with stand (in) | Stand width | Weight without / with stand (lb) | VESA (mm) | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCL QM8K 65QM8K · 2025 | Mini LED | 56.5 × 32.4 × 2 | 33.9 | 14.5 | – | 46.5 / 50.9 | 300x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| LG C5 OLED65C5PUA · 2025 | OLED | 56.7 × 32.5 × 1.8 | 34.6 | 9.1 | 18.5 in pedestal | 36.6 / 40.8 | 300x200 | Amazon ↗ |
| LG G5 OLED65G5WUA · 2025 | OLED | 56.7 × 32.5 × 1 | 34 | 10.4 | 19.1 in pedestal | 48.5 / 58.6 | 300x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| TCL QM7K 65QM7K · 2025 | Mini LED | 56.8 × 32.7 × 2.2 | 34.2 | 14.5 | – | 39.6 / 43.8 | 300x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| Sony BRAVIA 8 II K-65XR80M2 · 2025 | QD-OLED | 56.8 × 32.7 × 1.3 | – | – | – | 50.5 | 300x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung QN90H QN65QN90H · 2026 | Mini LED | 56.8 × 32.7 × 2 | 34.1 | 10.1 | – | 37.9 / 38.8 | 400x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung S95F QN65S95F · 2025 | OLED | 56.8 × 32.7 × 0.4 | 35.2 | 10.5 | 14.2 in pedestal | 41.7 / 63.9 | 400x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| TCL QM6K 65QM6K · 2025 | Mini LED | 56.9 × 32.7 × 2.2 | 35.2 | 11.6 | – | 37.4 / 37.8 | 300x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| Hisense U6 (U65QF) 65U65QF · 2025 | Mini LED | 56.9 × 33 × 3 | 34.3 | 11.7 | 44.6 in between feet | 45 / 45.4 | 400x400 | Amazon ↗ |
| Hisense U7 (U75QG) 65U75QG · 2025 | Mini LED | 56.9 × 33 × 3 | 35.3 | 12.8 | 15.7 in pedestal | 47 / 49.6 | 400x400 | Amazon ↗ |
| Sony BRAVIA 7 K-65XR70 · 2024 | Mini LED | 56.9 × 32.8 × 2.2 | 33.7 | 13.6 | 47.9 in between feet | 59.7 / 62.4 | 300x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| Sony BRAVIA 9 II K-65XR90M2 · 2026 | RGB LED | 56.9 × 32.5 × 1.8 | 35.7 | 13.4 | 13.5 in pedestal | 58.6 / 67.5 | 300x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung QN90F QN65QN90F · 2025 | Mini LED | 56.9 × 32.6 × 1.1 | 35.1 | 10.7 | 15.4 in pedestal | 53.4 / 60.6 | 400x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung S90F QN65S90F · 2025 | OLED | 56.9 × 32.7 × 1.6 | 35.3 | 10.4 | 14.4 in pedestal | 46.7 / 49.6 | 300x200 | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung S90H QN65S90H · 2026 | OLED | 56.9 × 32.7 × 1.6 | 35.3 | 10.4 | 14.4 in pedestal | 42.1 / 45 | 300x200 | Amazon ↗ |
| Hisense U8 (U8QG) 65U8QG · 2025 | Mini LED | 57 × 33 × 1.8 | 34.4 | 11.4 | 15.7 in pedestal | 53.8 / 64.4 | 400x400 | Amazon ↗ |
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K-65XR50 · 2025 | Mini LED | 57 × 32.8 × 2.3 | – | – | – | 54.9 | 300x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| LG B5 OLED65B5PUA · 2025 | OLED | 57 × 32.8 × 1.8 | 35.3 | 9.3 | 41.6 in between feet | 37.7 / 38.1 | 300x200 | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung Q8F QN65Q8F · 2025 | LED | 57.1 × 32.7 × 1 | 35 | 10.6 | – | 45.6 / 46.7 | 400x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| Sony BRAVIA 3 K-65S30 · 2024 | LED | 57.2 × 32.9 × 2.8 | 35.8 | 13.1 | 46.4 in between feet | 47.2 / 47.8 | 300x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| LG QNED85A 65QNED85AUA · 2025 | Mini LED | 57.3 × 33.1 × 1.2 | 35.6 | 11.6 | 45.9 in between feet | 49.6 / 50.5 | 300x300 | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung The Frame (LS03F) QN65LS03FAF · 2025 | LED | 57.4 × 32.8 × 1 | 34.2 | 10.3 | – | 49.4 / 50.3 | 400x300 | Amazon ↗ |

At other sizes, see the [TV spec database](/tv-models/), which lists every model's depth, weight and VESA pattern.

## Rules for a clean, safe install

1. **Find the studs.** Wood studs are usually 16 in apart (center to center) in US walls. Most mounts' wall plates span two studs whatever the TV's VESA pattern; for [metal studs](/tv-mount-metal-studs/), use hardware rated for them.
2. **Match the VESA pattern and rating.** The mount must list your TV's pattern (in mm, width × height) and a weight rating above the TV's weight without stand.
3. **Choose the mount type for the room:** fixed for the flattest look, tilting if it must hang higher than eye level, full-motion for corners and angled seating. Compared in [wall mount types](/tv-wall-mount-types/).
4. **Height:** screen center near seated eye height (about 40 in on a typical sofa). Office ergonomics guidance (OSHA) puts the most comfortable gaze 15–20° *below* eye level; a TV high above a fireplace is the opposite. See [TV above a fireplace](/tv-above-fireplace/).
5. **Cables:** use an in-wall power and cable kit made for the purpose. Don't run an ordinary power cord inside a wall.
6. **Leave room for the ports.** Side-facing inputs are easy; rear-facing ones on a flush mount may need right-angle HDMI adapters.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the thinnest TV for wall mounting?

Among current TVs we list, Samsung's The Frame and Q8F (1.0 in) and the QN90F (1.1 in). The Frame is designed to hang like a picture and has a matte, art-mode screen.

### Are OLED TVs good for wall mounting?

Yes. They're thin (1.6–2.1 in among those we list) and the LG C5 is the lightest OLED at every size we list. Many OLEDs are thinnest at the top and deeper at the bottom where the electronics sit; spec sheets give the deepest point.

### What mount should I use to get a TV flat against the wall?

A fixed (low-profile) mount, or a slim tilting mount, matching the TV's VESA pattern and rated above its weight. Full-motion arms stand the TV several inches off the wall even when folded.

### How high should a wall-mounted TV be?

Put the center of the screen near your seated eye height, about 40 in from the floor on a typical sofa. Higher means looking up, which ergonomic guidance for screens advises against.

## Sources

- [Samsung QN90F specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN65QN90F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung The Frame (LS03F) specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN55LS03F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung S90H specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN55S90H_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [LG Electronics USA, OLED evo C5 spec sheet (02/2025)](https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--1wRfLD3h--/s2fp28jm20rwng16loto.pdf)
- [TCL QM8K specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [LG Electronics USA, OLED evo G5 spec sheet (02/2025)](https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--TmexmtYN--/gpn5ncne505um4qcctyq.pdf)
- [TCL QM7K specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM7K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Sony BRAVIA 8 II specifications sheet (K-65XR80M2, K-55XR80M2)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR80M2_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung QN90H specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN65QN90H_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung S95F specification sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN65S95F_Specification-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [TCL QM6K specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/50QM6K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Hisense U65QF specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/55U65QF_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Hisense U75QG specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/55U75QG_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Sony BRAVIA 7 specifications sheet (K-65XR70)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR70_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Sony BRAVIA 9 II specifications sheet (K-65XR90M2)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR90M2_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung S90F specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN42S90F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Hisense U8QG specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/55U8QG_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Sony BRAVIA 5 specifications sheet (K-65XR50, K-55XR50)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [LG Electronics USA, OLED B5 spec sheet (55/65, 05/2025)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/OLED65B5_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung Q8F specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN55Q8F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Sony BRAVIA 3 specifications sheet (K-65S30, K-55S30)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65S30_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [LG Electronics USA, QNED85A spec sheet (03/2025)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QNED85AUA_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [OSHA eTool, Computer workstations: monitors (comfortable viewing angle below eye level)](https://www.osha.gov/etools/computer-workstations/components/monitors)
- [U.S. CPSC, Anchor It! (TV and furniture tip-over prevention)](https://www.anchorit.gov/)