1. The list in brief
2. Best Mini-LED TV
3. Best mid-range TV
4. Best ultra budget TV
5. Best OLED TV
6. Best QLED TV
7. Best 8K TV
The best 85-inch TVs invite the movie theater experience into your living room, offering ultra-wide viewing experiences where you won't miss any beat of the action. Though somewhat expensive and incredibly heavy, the 80-inch TV window is one of the most ideal sizes to get that bombastic view into all of your favorite entertainment, sports, and gaming.
Don't steep to the average TV size. You might want something on the cheaper side and decide instead to go with one of the best TVs under $1,000, which is totally understandable. But in today's market, as TVs are getting bigger and larger screens become more cost effective to make, these larger TVs are becoming just as cheap as their smaller kin.
From Mini-LEDs to OLEDs, we've wrangled together some of the top performers among the best 85-inch TVs, focusing on general performance and HDR brightness to pricing and promise. You don't want to be lumped with a massive display that doesn't meet all of your main TV viewing needs, especially an underperformer that costs an arm and a leg to procure.
With many years of TV testing experience, we at Tom's Guide certainly know how to pick them. We've pit major offerings against each other, as seen in the LG C4 OLED vs the LG B4 OLED faceoff, and little will be left on the table when it comes to considering the best 85-inch TVs in the market. From the high-flying LG G3 OLED to the budget-friendly Hisense U6K Mini-LED, let's take a peak at 2024's best TV offerings in the over 80-inch range.
The quick list
The best 85-inch TVs in 2024: quick list
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This 83-inch LG C3 is a strong value option
You can't go wrong with the LG C4 OLED, taking up from last year's beloved C3. Built on webOS and leveraging serious HDR brightness, the C4 OLED stands as one of the best 85-inch TVs through its gaming prowess and immense value.
The 4K QLED TV to beat in 2024
The Samsung QN90C is a bit pricey at over $2,000, but for one of the best pictures in the market at that size, it's hard to beat, especially given the many awesome features it's privy to.
The best 85-inch 8K TV
The Samsung QN900C is the king of 8K displays for a multitude of factors, like gaming performance, picture quality, and myriad features. Though pricey, it's a stellar future-proofed model as more 8K content becomes available.
The best Mini-LED TV
The Hisense U8N is one of the Mini-LED TVs to beat, with a rich gaming backbone supported with a slew of awesome bells and whistles like a 144Hz refresh rate, full HDR gamut, and a value proposition of just over $2,000 for its 85-inch model.
Best Ultra-Budget TV
The Hisense U6K is one of the best 85-inch TVs due in large part to its incredible price point. At just around $750, you can nab a massive screen with stellar performance that sits at a 60Hz refresh rate, VRR, and the remarkable color balance.
A perfect mid-range 85-inch TV
The TCL QM8 is a fantastic alternative to the other models on our list. It didn't perform quite as well as our top pick, the LG C3 OLED, but it's a great value for around $1,700. You're seeing it everywhere for a reason.
Best 85-inch TV
At the top of the leaderboard once again is the LG C4 OLED, picking up from where its predecessor left off. At $5,399, the 83-inch C4 OLED isn't quite cheap, but it still makes itself known as a worthwhile investment thanks to its slew of enhanced features and underlying technologies.
One of its shining feats is its gaming chops, leveraging an input lag of 9.2ms in Game Mood with both G-Sync and FreeSync Premium for diminished screen tearing. Its 120Hz refresh rate also ensures you get the most out of your PS5 or even one of the best gaming PCs, all the more exciting thanks to the massive screen real estate.
But beyond gaming, the C4 OLED also sports serious HDR coverage. You might not have access to HDR10+, but with a peak brightness of 1,049 nits in a 10% window for HDR content, you're netting quite the coverage. It also covers 98.15% of the UHDA-P3 gamut, making animated and more colorful shows, like "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End," speak their truth in beautiful ways.
As an easy addition among the best 85-inch TVs (despite sitting at 83-inch), the LG C4 OLED doesn't disappoint, delivering incredible coverage on an OLED panel that just can't be beat.
Read the full LG C4 OLED review.
The best QLED TV
With very few cons behind it, the Samsung QN90C QLED TV is an utter dream come true for the 85-inch screen aficionados. It might not have Dolby Vision support, given that Samsung is working alongside Google to deliver its own version in the form of Project Caviar, but features like an onboard ATSC 3.0 tuner, 4 HDMI 2.1 inputs, HDR10+, and a host more make this the most sound QLED among best 85-inch TVs.
Samsung's Game Hub makes the QN90C a gamer's paradise too, gifting it ample features to bring out the best in console gaming support. Pair the QN90C QLED with a PlayStation 5 Slim and you're getting some serious performance. Plus, the Game Hub also includes Xbox Game Pass and Nvidia GeForce Now for essentially unlimited play across the cloud.
As one of the best 85-inch TVs, though, the Samsung QN90C QLED does come with a hefty price of $4,799. It's certainly worth every penny though, as you won't be disappointed with its near 2,000 nits of HDR brightness in tandem with a color accuracy that hits 99.77% of the Rec709 gamut.
Read the full Samsung QN90C QLED TV review.
The best 8K TV
Okay, so 8K content might be a bit limited in the current age, but that's not to say the Samsung QN900C QLED isn't worth its salt. Like the QN90C before it, the QN900C is missing out on Dolby Vision and does have some black clipping to contend with, but given its near $8,000 price tag, you'd hope it's a well-rounded display and among the best 85-inch TVs at that 8K mark.
Given this 8K resolution, the Samsung QN900C makes itself known through stellar picture performance and color vibrancy. HDR content might be a bit slim on this color scale, measuring at 93.04 percent of the UHDA-P3 Gamut, but that's still quite high and averages around 99.13 percent for SDR content.
A 6.2.4-channel speaker also means you're getting quite a punchy, resounding display. The QN900C is also equipped with Samsung's nifty One Connect box for wireless connectivity, making this future-proof display an 8K wonder without all the annoying wires to boot.
It's marked as one of the best 85-inch TVs due in large part to its upscaling potential, pushing content to the maximum while still looking incredibly breathtaking. Just imagine the newly released "Dune: Part 2" on this stunner of an 8K display. Still, if you're not too worried about spending major money on a massive 85-inch TV, this is definitely the right pick for you.
Read our full Samsung QN900C Neo QLED 8K TV review
The best Mini-LED TV
As one of the best gaming TVs with one of the best value propositions on the market, the Hisense U8N Mini-LED TV is a stellar performer. Experience twitchy Call of Duty action with a blistering fast 13.1ms input latency or the gorgeous colorful worlds of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree thanks to its extremely low 3.1403 Delta-E ratio.
The Hisense U8N truly shines in a peak SDR performance, where we measured as much as 3,296 nits of brightness in HDR content. SDR wasn't meagre, either, with a 1,258 nits of brightness, both numbers measures in a 10% window, of course. Hisense is known for its exceptional brightness, and the U8N is a testament to this endeavor, beating out even the best OLED TVs with serious coverage.
Like its predecessor, the U8N also leverages a 2.1.2 surround sound speaker for crystal clear audio, meaning you won't need to pair this TV with one of the best soundbars to get punchy sound coverage. At just $2,199 for its 85-inch model, the Hisense U8N Mini-LED TV also isn't a huge money sink, either.
Read our full Hisense U8N Mini-LED TV review.
Best budget TV
Although you might be skeptical of its price point, the Hisense U6K Mini-LED is still a hard bargain to pass up, host to an average $1,000 sticker price. It's not just one of the best budget TVs, it's also one of the most feature-rich Mini-LED models and an utter delight to experience at the 85-inch mark.
While it's held back by some downsides, like a 60Hz refresh rate and laggy smart platform, the Hisense U6K Mini-LED TV makes up for this through quite a brilliant level of color volume, contrast, and overall picture performance. There's a reason we gave it quite a top score, as it holds some serious value even for its budgetary standing.
Testing data shows the U6K TV leveraging a peak HDR brightness of 525 nits in addition to hitting as much as 99% of the Rec. 709 Gamut, meaning it's got relatively okay brightness for HDR content in tandem with pretty spectacular color accuracy to boot.
At its price, it's hard to find any better option out there with the right amount of specs and performance, gifting the Hisense U6K an easy spot among the best 85-inch TVs and a true value for those looking to get a larger-than-life screen at the right MSRP.
Read our full Hisense U6K Mini-LED TV review.
Best mid-range TV
Anytime you're looking up the best 85-inch TVs, you're going to see the TCL QM8 (2023) Mini-LED Google TV on the list. It doesn't perform quite as well as the top picks, but for $1,700 it is a fantastic value pick that sits nicely between the Hisense U6K as an ultra-budget model and the high-end LG C3 OLED.
What we love most about this model is its Mini-LED backlight (see the trend here?). In our testing we saw the backlight hit around 2,200 nits, which is perfect for a living room with lots of ambient light. Its color accuracy and saturation were both strong as well, scoring a 3.232 on its color accuracy (lower is better) and covering around 97.26% of the UHDA-P3 color gamut. Again, that's a bit lower than some other models, but to the average TV watcher, it's going to look great.
85-inch should be plenty big enough but if you want to go even larger, there's also a 98-inch version of this TV out there that's worth checking out if you've got the wall space.
Read the full TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV review.
Best 85-inch TV Test Results
| TV | Peak Brightness (tested) | Delta-E (tested) | BT2020 Color Volume (tested) | Input Lag (tested) |
| Hisense U8K | 2004.58 nits | 4.4614 | 80.41% | 13.2ms |
| TCL QM8 Mini-LED | 2200.74 nits | 3.232 | 76.58% | 13ms |
| Samsung QN90C | 1546.55 nits | 2.2404 | 77.15% | 9.2ms |
| Hisense U6K | 525.14 nits | 3.5783 | 80.98% | 10.2ms |
| LG C3 OLED | 819.9 nits | 1.3908 | 73.95% | 9.1ms |
| Samsung QN900C | 2433.56 nits | 2.8686 | 69.53% | 9.6ms |
How to choose the best 85-inch TVs for you
When looking for an 85-inch TV, follow our TV Buying Guide tips. If you put some thought into what you need from a TV, you’ll be able to enjoy your purchase for years to come.
Size: First, decide if you’re locked into an 85-inch model. You’ll find more options in 65- and 75-inch models and often better values.
And remember to fit the TV to the room it's in. For an 85-inch 4K TV, you'll be dealing with a TV that measures 75 inches across, and you'll want to be sitting at least 85 inches from the set to get a good viewing experience. (Learn more in our article What size TV should you buy?)
Price: Expect to pay anywhere from $1,700 to $5,000 for these 85-inch TVs, although you may be able to find some models on steep discount if you buy at the right time, like around the Super Bowl or Black Friday.
Installation: Plan to have at least one extra set of hands around when setting up an 85-inch TV; all the TVs on this list weigh more than 100 pounds and are really large.
But don't rule out wall mounting. The models here will work with standard VESA mounting brackets, including the best TV mounts.
Ports and features: All these TVs have four HDMI ports, which is generally the most you’ll find on any TV, and several have at least one port that supports HDMI 2.1, the latest standard. If you plan to use a sound bar, pick a TV that supports HDMI ARC, which lets you connect to the soundbar with a single cable. You may also want a TV that supports Bluetooth so you can listen on your headphones without disturbing people around you.
How we test 85-inch TVs
When it comes to evaluating TVs, we're serious about getting it right. That's why every TV we review is put through a rigorous testing process that measures key standards of picture quality and performance.
Our lab tests involve testing for color accuracy and color gamut using an X-Rite i1 Pro spectrophotometer, an AccuPel DVG-5000 video test pattern generator and SpectraCal CalMAN Ultimate calibration software. These tools are relied on by professional calibrators throughout the industry, and we've paired them with custom workflows to gather the information needed for our reviews. These measurements are taken first in standard mode to simulate the average watching experience, and then taken again in other display modes to find the top color and brightness performance offered by each set.
Our testing measures contrast and maximum brightness, as well as lag time. Using a Leo Bodnar Video Signal Input Lag Tester to test video signal delay, we time how long it takes for content to travel from the original video source to the screen, measured to the millisecond. Shorter response times equate with faster gaming performance, letting us objectively know which TVs are better for gaming.
We use all of these objective test results to make comparisons about quality and performance between different TVs, but our evaluation doesn't end there. We also spend hours with each set, watching shows and movies, and using carefully selected video samples to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each set and help us tell you which TVs look and sound the best in a real home viewing environment.
And there's more to today's TVs than just viewing, so we also check out the smart TV functions and evaluate everything from the interface to the remote control design. This lets our reviews speak to the technical capabilities of today's smart TVs and how they fit into your connected home.
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