The 5 Best 80-82-85 Inch TVs - Spring 2021 Reviews

The best 85 inch TV for HDR content is the Vizio P85QX-H1. We tested the 75 inch model and the 85 inch variant should perform the same, except it has more dimming zones, so local dimming might perform a bit differently. It's the flagship model from Vizio's 2020 lineup and delivers great overall performance, and it's hard to beat when it comes to value for the price. It supports HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision, so you can watch your favorite HDR content regardless of which format it uses.

Movies in HDR shine on this TV thanks to its excellent HDR brightness. While there are even brighter TVs out there, it's among the brightest we've tested, and highlights are sure to pop. It also displays a wide color gamut for HDR, with fantastic coverage of the DCI P3 color space used in most HDR content. Because it uses a VA panel, it can also display deep, inky blacks thanks to its high contrast ratio, so it's great for dark rooms as well as bright rooms. 

Unfortunately, it has mediocre out-of-the-box color accuracy, although accuracy is something that can vary from unit to unit due to panel variation. That means you may need to calibrate it to get the most out of it. It also has narrow viewing angles, but that's typical of a VA panel. Despite these issues, this is still the best large screen TV for HDR content, and most people should be happy with it. 

The best 85 inch TV for gaming that is the Samsung QN85Q80TAFXZA. The 85 inch model should also perform the same as the 55 inch model we tested. It's an impressive higher-end TV from Samsung's 2020 lineup and it's packed with gaming features, like variable refresh rate (VRR) support. It's a better choice than Vizio P Series Quantum X 2020 for gaming because it doesn't have any VRR issues or trouble displaying any type of content from either the PS5 or Xbox Series X.

It has an extremely low input lag and an excellent response time that results in very smooth motion. There's also a Black Frame Insertion feature if you want to reduce motion blur even more. It performs equally as well in bright rooms as it does in dark rooms. Its VA panel has a great native contrast ratio that displays deep blacks and has a full-array local dimming feature, which performs better outside of 'Game Mode' than it does with it enabled.

Sadly, even though it displays a wide color gamut for HDR content, its HDR peak brightness in 'Game Mode' is just okay, and some highlights may not stand out how they should. However, it has good SDR peak brightness and outstanding reflection handling if you want to use it in a well-lit room. It also has fairly wide viewing angles thanks to Samsung's 'Ultra Viewing Angle' technology. All in all, this is one of the best TVs in this size range that you can get for gaming.

The best large screen TV in the budget category is the Samsung UN85TU8000FXZA. We tested the 55 inch model and expect the 85 inch to perform the same. It's a decent entry-level 4k TV that delivers satisfactory performance without breaking the bank. It can remove 24p judder from most sources and does a good job of upscaling lower-resolution content, like content from a cable box or DVD. Overall, the TV feels fairly well-built, and Samsung's Tizen OS is smooth and easy-to-use.

It uses a VA panel with a fantastic contrast ratio and exceptional black uniformity, so it's great for watching movies in a dark room. However, it doesn't have a local dimming feature to further deepen blacks. It has a decent response time and includes an optional Black Frame Insertion feature to help further reduce motion blur. While it doesn't have extra gaming features like VRR support, it's still a very good option for gaming, thanks to its incredibly low input lag, and it supports the next-gen consoles with 4k @ 60Hz games.

Unfortunately, like other VA panels, it has poor viewing angles, so it's not the best option for wide seating arrangements since the image degrades when viewed at an angle. It also has lackluster HDR performance since its color gamut is somewhat limited and doesn't get nearly bright enough to deliver a satisfying HDR experience. Despite these issues, this is still the best 85 inch TV in the budget category.