Unfortunately, if you're shopping for an 8k TV in 2026, there really isn't much to choose from. Most manufacturers have abandoned them completely, with only a few models released each year. There are a few different reasons for this. Outside of some videos on YouTube and a handful of games on the PS5 Pro, there's very little content available in an 8k resolution. This means that the benefits of having an 8k TV are mostly lost, since almost anything you watch on an 8k TV needs to be upscaled and might even look worse than it would on a 4k TV.
That said, if you still want to buy an 8k TV, below are our recommendations for the best TVs you can buy with an 8k resolution. For more options, you can check out our picks for the best PS5/PS5 Pro TVs, the best movie TVs, and the best 4k TVs. You can also vote on which TVs you want us to buy and test. To learn more about all the new TVs coming out this year, check out our 2026 TV lineup page.
We buy and test dozens of TVs yearly, taking an objective, data-driven approach to deliver results you can trust. Our testing process is complex, with hundreds of individual tests that take over a week to complete. Most of our tests use specially designed test patterns that mimic real content, but we also use the same sources you have at home to ensure our results match the real-world experience. We use two main tools for our testing: a Colorimetry Research CR-100 colorimeter and a CR-250 spectroradiometer.
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Best 8k TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:8kNative Refresh Rate:120HzScreen Finish:MattePanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:NoSee all our test resultsSizes:65" 75" 85" 98"The best 8k TV we've tested is the Samsung QN990F 8K. This versatile TV comes with a host of features designed to make it a perfect fit in any room. It uses Samsung's Wireless One Connect box, which simplifies your setup by moving all of the inputs into a separate box that you can hide it in your media cabinet for a nearly cable-free TV setup. This also makes it easier to add new devices or reconfigure your connections without having to pull the TV out or off the wall. Additionally, the TV looks amazing even in a very bright room, thanks to its matte anti-reflective coating, which also makes distracting reflections a thing of the past. It's no slouch in a dark room, either, with deep blacks overall, but there's some noticeable light bleeding around bright details and subtitles.
The Wireless One Connect box is fine for casual gaming, but it has higher input lag that might disappoint more serious gamers. Thankfully, there's a separate Micro-HDMI input on the back of the TV for lower latency if you want to take full advantage of 8k gaming on the PS5 Pro, and it even supports up to 8k @ 120Hz with VRR to take full advantage of more powerful PC GPUs. It's available in sizes ranging from 65 to 98 inches, so there's something for most living room setups, but if you want something smaller, you're better off getting a 4k TV anyway, as the benefits of an 8k resolution would be largely lost at that size.
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Best Mid-Range 8k TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorProcessing (In Development)Game Mode ResponsivenessMotion Handling (Broken)Resolution:8kNative Refresh Rate:60HzScreen Finish:MattePanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:NoSee all our test resultsSizes:65" 75" 85"If you're a gamer looking for an 8k TV with the lowest input lag, you don't want Samsung's Wireless One Connect Box, or you just want to save some cash, the Samsung QN900F 8K is a good alternative to the flagship Samsung QN990F 8K. It's a bit dimmer overall, so small highlight details don't stand out quite as well. Colors are almost as vibrant, and they're more accurate on this model out of the box, which is great for people who care about the content creator's intent. Blacks aren't quite as bold, but they're still very deep.
You don't get the versatile Wireless One Connect Box with this model, and it's limited to either 8k @ 60Hz or 4k @ 165Hz, so it's not as good for PC gamers. Since all of the inputs are directly on the TV, though, it has much lower input lag with all four inputs, so you can take full advantage of multiple consoles. Like the QN990F, it starts at a 65-inch size, but there's no 98-inch option, so you're a bit more limited if you want the most immersive experience possible.
Recent Updates
Sep 11, 2026:
We verified our picks for availability and refreshed the text. We removed the Samsung QN900D from the Notable Mention list because it's no longer widely available and now costs more than the Samsung QN900F.
Jun 10, 2026:
We verified our picks for availability and refreshed the text throughout. We didn't make any changes to the picks as we haven't tested any new 8k TVs.
Feb 25, 2026:
We updated some text throughout the article for clarity and confirmed that our picks are still accurate.
Nov 14, 2025:
We added the Samsung QN900F 8k to a newly created 'Best Upper Mid-Range 8k TV' category, and updated some text in the article for accuracy.
Aug 19, 2025:
We replaced the Samsung QN900D 8K with the Samsung QN990F 8K in the 'Best 8k TV' category. We also replaced the Samsung QN900C 8K with the Samsung QN900D 8K as our only Notable Mention.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best 8k TVs for most people. We factor in the price (a cheaper TV wins over a pricier one if the difference isn't worth it) and availability (no TVs that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you'd like to do the work of choosing yourself, here's a list of all our 8k TV reviews. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no TV is perfect, most TVs are great enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you really look for them. Also, keep in mind that our scores aren't comparable across different test benches, so the older TVs in the list below score higher than they would today.