Haier M70 Mini LED TV 65-inch review: Bright display, powerful sound and value for money

TVs are getting bigger, and big screens — here we are talking about screens 55-inch and above — are no longer just for buyers with big, fat wallets. In fact, 55-inch is slowly becoming the new normal. Data from research firms like Counterpoint shows there is growing demand for large-screen TVs and Mini LED models even if smart TV shipments overall have been falling or slowing down.

Unless your use case and budget specifically demand smaller TVs, ideally you should invest in something bigger at this point given that watching television is usually a family affair where multiple people sit together and consume content, such as during and post dinner time. Big TVs generally offer everything – be it picture or sound –more. Case in point is the 65-inch Haier M70 Mini LED TV we are reviewing today. It offers all the bells and whistles including capable picture and sound all put together at a respectable Rs 79,990. And did I mention, it is whopping 65-inch? Haier M70 design: Sleek and durable

Before we get to the picture quality, let’s talk about how this 65-inch TV looks. Because you are not going to keep the TV on 24/7, and when it is switched off, it can – and it should – look good in your room. The M70 does look good. The bezels around the display are slim, which gives the TV a clean and modern look. I have mounted it on my wall, and once it is up, it looks quite sleek and premium.

The TV is also not excessively thick from the side. Yes, there is some depth at the back, but it does not stick out too much from the wall. When viewed from the side, it still maintains a fairly clean profile. The build quality also feels solid, and the overall finish gives it a premium feel without being overtly flashy.

The M70 comes with four HDMI ports and two USB ports, along with other connectivity options. So, in terms of the number of ports, you are pretty well covered. However, there is a catch. Since I have mounted the TV on the wall, the ports sit quite deep towards the back, making them difficult to reach. I had to struggle a bit whenever I wanted to plug in a USB drive or connect another device. If you go for tabletop, you may not face this problem.

Apart from that, I don't have much to complain about on the design front. Even the remote feels nice to hold and fits well with the overall experience. Though, I do miss the solar-powered remote that Haier offers with some of its other TVs. Haier M70 picture quality: Bright, vibrant and enjoyable to watch

The M70 comes with a 4K Mini LED panel with a 3840 x 2160 resolution. The viewing experience is impressive for the price. The Haier M70 does a lot right. I spent my time with the Haier M70 watching a bit of everything — Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube, along with some content through Apple TV. I watched music videos, Pixar movies, the latest Minions & Monsters movie and my dinner table companion The Big Bang Theory on loop. Across all of this, the picture quality was good.

The colours looked vibrant without being extra saturated, and the display is bright enough to make movies and shows look lively in both bright and dark rooms. The viewing angles are also good, with the picture remaining fairly consistent. I didn't notice any major drop in brightness or colours when viewing the TV from different angles.

Now, if I get into the tech behind Mini LED, this is where the M70 has an advantage over a regular LED TV. Mini LED uses much smaller LEDs behind the screen. This allows the TV to control different parts of the screen more precisely, which helps it deliver higher brightness and better contrast. So, when you are watching a movie or a show, you get brighter highlights and more depth in the picture. The M70 also supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+, which can make compatible content look even better.

But if you compare it with an OLED or even a higher-end QLED TV, there is still a difference. You notice it most in darker scenes. OLED gives you deeper blacks and stronger contrast. The M70's Mini LED backlight offers good depth and colour, but it doesn't quite match the black levels or colour richness of an OLED. I noticed this particularly when watching content in a dark room. The blacks could look a little washed out at times, while the colours could lose some richness, especially in darker scenes. Haier does give you picture settings to adjust the colours and other aspects of the display so you can still tune it a bit according to your liking.

That said, I don't think this takes away from the overall viewing experience. I found the M70 enjoyable to watch in both bright and dark rooms. There is some glare when light hits the screen, but it wasn't that bothersome. Google TV is familiar, but the UI could be snappier

The M70 runs Google TV. If you have used a Google TV before, you will feel right at home. I also like how Google TV brings recommendations together instead of making you open every app separately to find something to watch. Yes, there are ads on the home screen, but I didn't find them particularly annoying during my time with the TV.

But the UI is slow. The TV takes a little time to turn on, and once you are inside the interface, things aren't always as smooth as I would have liked. Scrolling through menus or moving between different parts of the UI can sometimes feel sluggish.

On the hardware side, the M70 is powered by a quad-core processor with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage, which is a good combination for a TV at this price. But if the software experience felt a little faster and snappier, the overall experience could have been even better.The 50W speakers get plenty loud

The other area that pleasantly surprised me was the sound. The M70 comes with a 50W 2.1-channel speaker setup with a built-in subwoofer, and it sounds quite rich and loud for built-in TV speakers. Dialogue is clear, there is enough bass to make movies and music more enjoyable, and the speakers can comfortably fill a room.

However, once you push the volume to around 70–80 per cent, the sound starts getting a little screechy. It isn't something you notice at normal listening levels, but at higher volumes, the audio loses some of its smoothness. Ergonomic remote

And as for the remote, it has a fairly classic Haier design, but the placement of the volume controls on the side is a nice touch.

It sounds like a small thing, but it plays into muscle memory. Just like you reach for the volume buttons on the side of your phone, you can do the same with this remote. After using it for a while, I found myself doing it without even thinking about it.Should you buy it?

If you want a big 65-inch TV without spending over Rs 1 lakh, the Haier M70 is worth your consideration. It has a bright 4K Mini LED display, which offers vibrant colours and a sharp, detailed picture. The 50W speakers are loud and rich enough for regular viewing. Overall, the design also looks premium, while Google TV keeps the software experience familiar and easy to use.

There are a few shortcomings. Like the blacks are not as deep as what you get on an OLED, and the colours could have a little more richness. The Google TV interface can also feel sluggish at times, while the speakers get slightly screechy when you push the volume higher. But these aren't major issues for me. If your priority is a large, bright and vibrant 65-inch screen with powerful sound at a relatively accessible price, the Haier M70 offers a fairly complete experience at its price.- EndsPublished By: Divya BhatiPublished On: Sep 22, 2026 18:47 IST