The 5 Best 80-82-85 Inch TVs - Fall 2019
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If you want a cheaper alternative with better out-of-the-box color accuracy than the Samsung Q80/Q80R QLED, then get the Sony XBR85X900F, one of the best 85 inch TVs. It doesn't have the Samsung's wide viewing angles and is more suitable for sitting straight in front. Overall, however, it's significantly cheaper and still delivers an impressive performance in any use. It has a great picture quality with deep blacks in a dark room thanks to its high native contrast ratio and local dimming support. It has excellent out of the box color accuracy, which is great since it'll save you the trouble of calibrating if color accuracy is important to you.

Overall, if you're looking for the best picture quality along with great gaming features, the Samsung is the better option. If, however, you want to spend less and want the best color accuracy at the expense of a few compromises on viewing angles, get the Sony.

If you find that the Samsung NU8000 is still expensive, then check out the Samsung UN82RU8000. It's the other Samsung's successor but performs slightly worse. This TV lacks a local dimming feature to enhance dark room performance and can't get as bright. On the upside, it's a good TV for most uses and it outperforms its predecessor when it comes to gaming. It has a lower input lag and supports 1440p resolution that will excite Xbox One gamers. It supports all the Samsung gaming goodies like FreeSync and low input lag with motion interpolation. 

If gaming is your primary concern, then save some cash and get the RU8000; otherwise, the NU8000 is a better choice overall.

If you find that the Samsung NU8000's viewing angles aren't adequate for your needs and you don't mind a slightly larger TV, then get the LG 86UM8070, one of the best 86 inch TVs. It has an IPS panel and can't deliver the great dark room performance of the Samsung. Nonetheless, it's a good TV with decent picture quality, which is more suitable for a dim room. Thanks to its IPS panel, the image remains accurate for wide viewing angles. Note that the 82 inch variant has a VA panel and delivers a better dark room performance at the expense of worse viewing angles.

If you're on a budget and want the best big-screen TV, get the Samsung. Otherwise, the LG is a great alternative with wider viewing angles and a larger screen size, but also a slightly higher price and worse dark room performance.