There isn't much of a market for 8k TVs, especially since most manufacturers have abandoned them completely. Even 4k content has taken a while to catch on, and only now is there a wide catalog of movies, shows, and video games in 4k. Outside of some videos on YouTube and a handful of games on the PS5 Pro, there really isn't much available in 8k. The benefits of having an 8k TV are mostly lost nowadays since almost anything you watch on an 8k TV needs to be upscaled and won't look any better than it does on a 4k display. Just because an 8k TV has a higher resolution than its 4k counterparts, it doesn't mean that it provides better overall picture quality. Through our meticulous testing process, we've determined that 8k TVs aren't worth buying for most people, and all of the best TVs on the market are 4k.
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 of the current TV models, check out our 2025 TV lineup page.
Quick Look
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 are done with 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 Usage7.8Home Theater7.8Bright Room8.3Sports8.2Gaming7.4Brightness8.6Black Level7.8Color7.5Processing (In Development)7.8Game Mode Responsiveness7.2Resolution8kNative Refresh Rate120HzScreen FinishMatteTypeLEDSub-TypeVASee all our test resultsDolby VisionNoThe best 8k TV we've tested is the Samsung QN990F 8K. Although it doesn't display the same perfect blacks as OLED TVs, it features a great local dimming technology that makes blacks appear deep and bold, albeit with some haloing around subtitles and highlights. Although colors are inaccurate out of the box, they appear bright and vibrant, so the image certainly doesn't look dull. Furthermore, highlights in HDR content really stand out on the screen, providing an immersive HDR experience. The TV has a fairly wide viewing angle for a Mini LED model, allowing you or your friends to watch the screen from a slight angle without image quality degradation. Luckily, the TV has excellent upscaling capabilities, which is crucial since most content requires upscaling.
Not only is this a bright TV, but it also features a matte screen coating, allowing you to use it in the brightest rooms without reflections being an issue. Cable management is simplified with the included Wireless One Connect Box, providing a flexible way to plug in your devices. The TV has four HDMI 2.1 ports capable of 8k @ 120Hz and 4k @ 240Hz with VRR, so it's a solid option if you're looking to push your GPU to its limit. Its pixel response time is a bit slow, especially compared to OLEDs, so fast motion looks a bit soft. The biggest downside for gamers is its relatively high input lag, which is much worse than other high-end TVs on the market. Most people are better served spending their money on a high-end 4k TV, but if you really want an 8k model, this is the best of the best.
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Best Upper Mid-Range 8k TV
Mixed Usage7.8Home Theater7.7Bright Room8.8Sports8.5Gaming7.9Brightness8.3Black Level7.5Color7.9Processing (In Development)7.6Game Mode Responsiveness7.8Resolution8kNative Refresh Rate60HzScreen FinishMatteTypeLEDSub-TypeVASee all our test resultsDolby VisionNoIf 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 solid option. It's a bit dimmer in HDR than the Samsung QN990F 8k, but it's still plenty bright enough for impactful HDR. On the other hand, it's brighter in SDR and has slightly better reflection handling than the more expensive model, allowing it to cut through even more glare in a bright room. 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, and there's no additional haloing. The TV's viewing angle is narrower, so its image quality doesn't hold up as well when viewed from the sides of the screen. However, it has the exact same upscaling capabilities, which is great.
You don't get the versatile One Connect Box with this model, and it's limited to either 8k @ 60Hz or 4k @ 165Hz. However, this model has significantly lower input lag, resulting in a much more responsive gaming experience. You also get VRR to reduce screen tearing, and pixel response times are pretty quick for an LED model at 120Hz and 165Hz, so it delivers a solid gaming experience. The TV's image quality isn't quite up to par with the QN990F, but this is the model to get if you're a gamer looking for an 8k TV.
Notable Mentions
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Samsung QN900D 8K:
If the Samsung QN990F is currently too pricey, you can still find the Samsung QN900D 8K from 2024. You have to make some sacrifices by choosing the older model; the QN900D caps out at 8k @ 60Hz, has more apparent motion blur while gaming, and has a narrower viewing angle. However, the QN900D has lower input lag and more accurate colors out of the box, so it also has some benefits over the newer version.
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Recent Updates
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.
Feb 05, 2025:
We removed the LG QNED99 8k from the article since it's no longer available, updated some text for clarity, added a link to our 2025 TV lineup article, and refreshed the Notable Mentions.
Nov 08, 2024:
We replaced the Samsung QN900C 8k QLED with the Samsung QN900D 8k QLED as our top pick and refreshed some text throughout for clarity.
Aug 14, 2024: We confirmed that our current picks are accurate and still available to purchase.
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 the list of all our 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.