Need help choosing a 65” TV (~$700) with future ambient lighting in mind

I’m in the market for a 65” TV, budget roughly $700.

Usage will be:

• Xbox Series X
• Nintendo Switch
• External Google TV
• External 5.1 / Atmos audio (so TV speakers don’t matter)

I’m not chasing perfect specs — I just want something reliable for the next 6–8 years.

One extra thing:
I’m planning to add ambient lighting behind the TV and on the sides later (screen-reactive), so I’d like to avoid TVs that are known to have:

• HDMI handshake issues
• Weird latency problems
• eARC quirks

I’ve been looking at:

• TCL / Hisense / LG models
• Prefer Costco or Sam’s Club for warranty/value

Questions:

1. Are there any models you’d avoid for reliability reasons?
2. Any TVs that pair better with external HDMI devices long-term?
3. If you were buying a solid 65” today under $700, what would you personally choose?

Appreciate any real-world experience. Specs are easy to read — ownership experience isn’t.