Over the past few years, big-screen TVs have become more affordable, and it's actually easier now to find large TVs than it is to find small ones. If you need a big TV because you sit far from the screen or simply want the largest TV you can get for immersion, you have many models to choose from. The most common options are in the 75-77 inch category, but there are numerous options if you need something even bigger. It's easier to find the best 85-inch TV rather than the best 80-inch TV because 85-inch TVs are the most common, and the largest OLEDs are typically made in an 83-inch size. Choosing the right model all depends on your viewing conditions and personal budget, and by purchasing and testing dozens of TVs each year, we've figured out which current models are worth buying for your needs.
Below are our recommendations for the best 83-inch and 85-inch TVs you can buy. You can also see our picks for the best TVs for movies and the best 98-100 Inch TVs. If you're looking for an even bigger image, consider shopping for the best 4k projectors. You can also vote on which TVs you want us to buy and test. To learn about the current TV landscape, 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 80-85 Inch TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:165HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:OLEDSub-Type:WOLEDDolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 77" 83" 97"The best TV you can buy that's available in 80-85 inches is the LG OLED83G6WUA. While it's a pricey option, it's great for larger rooms with wide seating arrangements, as the picture remains consistent even when viewed from the sides of the screen. It delivers an impressive combination of top-tier image quality, advanced gaming features, and all-around versatility. It produces exceptionally vivid colors that are rich, accurate, and bright, so the image is very punchy. This is also one of the brightest OLEDs on the market, and it has excellent reflection handling, so it overcomes glare in most bright rooms, making it a fantastic choice for watching events with a large group of friends in a big room.
Gaming on this TV is very impressive for console and PC gamers alike. Its four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4k @ 165Hz, and it provides support for VRR, ensuring smooth, nearly tear-free gameplay across platforms. On top of that, it displays crystal clear motion, even in fast-paced games. Finally, the TV supports the widely used Dolby Vision format, which is great to have whether you're streaming content or watching 4k Blu-rays.
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Best Upper Mid-Range 80-85 Inch TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:165HzScreen Finish:MattePanel Type:OLEDSub-Type:WOLEDDolby Vision:NoSee all our test resultsSizes:42" 48" 55" 65" 77" 83"If you like the deep blacks that only OLED can offer but want something cheaper, check out the Samsung QN83S90HAEXZA instead. This large OLED TV delivers excellent picture quality, with the same inky blacks as the LG G6 OLED in a dark room, but it's not as bright or as colorful, so it's not as good as the G6 for a large living room with a lot of windows. Like the G6, though, it has an incredibly wide viewing angle, making it a great choice for a moderately-lit room with a wide seating area.
It's also a very feature-rich TV, with an impressive selection of both gaming and smart features. It integrates easily into your existing smart home setups, and the Tizen smart OS has a fantastic selection of streaming apps. There are four HDMI 2.1 ports, so you can take full advantage of multiple consoles, and it supports VRR to reduce screen tearing, and it has a high refresh rate. It's great for watching sports with a large group of friends thanks to its fantastic motion handling, so games are crisp and clear with no blur behind the players as they move across the screen.
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Best Mid-Range 80-85 Inch TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:120HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:50" 55" 65" 75" 85" 98"The best 85-inch TV in the mid-range price bracket is the Sony K-85XR70M2, also known as the BRAVIA 7 II. If you don't need the deep inky blacks of an OLED, this TV is a great alternative. It's a fantastic choice for a bright main room thanks to its high peak brightness, so glare is barely noticeable during the day. It's not quite as good as the OLEDs above at cutting out direct reflections, though, so dim scenes can be a bit harder to see. It also has a significantly worse viewing angle, so the image degrades when you move to the sides. While this isn't as noticeable with a very large screen like this one, it can still be an issue if you're sitting too close to the TV or if you have a very wide room.
As for smart features and gaming, it's no slouch, but it's also a slight step down from the higher-end models. It has two HDMI 2.1 ports instead of four, so it's not as flexible if you have multiple gaming consoles. It's also limited to a 120Hz refresh rate, which is just fine for console gamers but may disappoint some PC gamers. On the other hand, it runs the fantastic Google TV smart OS, which supports multiple user profiles and has a massive selection of streaming apps, so even apps for small regional services are usually easy to find.
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Best Lower Mid-Range 80-85 Inch TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:165HzScreen Finish:MattePanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 100"The best 85-inch TV in the lower mid-range price bracket is the Hisense 85U7SG, which is also one of the best Mini LED TVs available. It's very similar to the Sony BRAVIA 7 II above, with a large 85-inch screen that looks just as fantastic in a large, bright living room. The key difference is its local dimming feature, which isn't quite as good, causing more noticeable haloing around bright details or subtitles on a dark background. If you never watch TV in a completely dark room, then you'll probably never notice this anyway, making it a fantastic alternative to the far more expensive Sony.
It has four HDMI 2.1 ports that support 4k @ 165Hz, 1080p @ 330Hz, and VRR to help prevent screen tearing, so you can take full advantage of your console or push your PC to its limits. Additionally, the TV supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+, ensuring you're covered regardless of the HDR format your content uses.
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Best Budget 80-85 Inch TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:144HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 98"If you like the features of the Hisense U7SG but need something really budget-friendly, the TCL 85QM7L is the best budget 80-85-inch TV. It's a great TV overall, but it has significantly worse reflection handling than the Hisense, making it more suitable for a dim or moderately-lit living room. It has similar peak brightness, so it can fight daytime glare well, but direct reflections are very visible, making dim scenes very hard to see.
It's also a bit of a step down from the U7SG in terms of features. It has two HDMI 2.1 ports instead of the four on the Hisense, so you can't take full advantage of more than two recent gaming consoles. It still supports VRR to reduce tearing, and it has a high refresh rate mode for PC gamers. It runs the same Google TV 14 smart interface, so there's no difference in terms of smart features or app availability. If you really want four HDMI 2.1 inputs, you could consider the TCL QM7L Pro Costco-exclusive variant of this TV, which has four HDMI 2.1 inputs and a better processor. It's not widely available, though, and it's less accurate out of the box.
Notable Mentions
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Samsung QN83S95HAEXZA:
The Samsung S95H OLED competes with the LG G6 OLED, and it's the better option for very bright rooms due to its matte coating. However, the 83-inch model isn't a QD-OLED like the smaller sizes are, so it doesn't have the same color advantage. It uses the same panel as the G6, but the G6 has superior processing and supports Dolby Vision, making it the better option in this specific size.
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Recent Updates
Sep 22, 2026:
We completely revamped the article, replacing the LG C6H OLED with the Samsung S90H OLED, as it's quite a bit cheaper. We also added the Sony BRAVIA 7 II as the 'Best Mid-Range,' moving the Hisense U7SG down a spot to better match its market position. Finally, we replaced the TCL QM6K with the newer and better TCL QM7L, as it's a far more capable budget model.
Jun 25, 2026:
We replaced the LG G5 OLED with the LG G6 OLED, the LG C5 OLED with the LG C6H OLED, and the TCL QM8K with the Hisense U7SG. These changes were made since the newer models are better options and are more widely available. We also updated the Notable Mentions section to reflect the market as it stands today.
Mar 20, 2026:
We tweaked some text throughout the article for clarity and confirmed that our picks are still valid.
Nov 26, 2025:
We confirmed the accuracy and availability of our current picks.
Sep 12, 2025:
We dropped the 'Best Bright Room' section since a few of the 2025 TVs on our current list outperform our old pick. We added a 'Best Upper Mid-Range' section with the LG C5 OLED, and a 'Best Budget' section with the TCL QM6K. We also replaced the LG G4 OLED with the LG G5 OLED, the LG B4 OLED with the TCL QM8K, and the Hisense U7N with the TCL QM7K. Finally, we refreshed the Notable Mentions.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think is currently the best large screen TV to buy for most people in each price range. You won't find the best 80-inch TV on our list, since most TVs in this size range are either 83-inch or 85-inch. We factor in the price (a cheaper TV wins over a pricier one if the difference isn't really worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no TVs that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you would like to do the work of choosing yourself, here is a list of all our recent 80-83-85 inch 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.
