The 6 Best 80-82-85 Inch TVs - Winter 2022 Reviews

The best OLED in this size range is the LG OLED83C1PUA. It's one of the first OLED TVs in this unique 83 inch size, and we expect it to perform the same as the 55 inch model we tested. The main advantage of OLEDs over the LED competition is how they can turn off individual pixels. It results in a near-infinite contrast ratio with inky blacks and no blooming around bright objects.

If you're looking for an impressive gaming experience, it has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on four inputs and variable refresh rate (VRR) support, a near-instantaneous response time, and low input lag for responsive gaming. Fans of HDR content should appreciate its wide color gamut, and thanks to the deep blacks, it delivers an impressive HDR experience, but it's not quite bright enough for some small highlights to stand out. Since each pixel emits light in all directions, it also has wide viewing angles, so the image remains accurate when viewing from the side.

Sadly, our unit has poor out-of-the-box accuracy. It can vary between units, so you may not need to get it calibrated to enjoy it to the fullest. OLEDs risk permanent burn-in, which could be problematic with constant exposure to static displays, but we don't expect it to be a problem for those who watch varied content. Overall, this is the best big-screen TV with an OLED panel.

The best 85 inch TV in the LED category is the Samsung QN85QN90AAFXZA. It's a high-end model packed with features and performs well in dark and bright environments. We tested the 55 inch model, but the 85 inch version should perform the same. Unlike OLEDs, LED TVs don't suffer from the risk of permanent burn-in, so you won't have to worry about potentially damaging your screen.

It uses a VA panel with a high contrast ratio, but it's lower than most VA panel TVs due to Samsung's 'Ultra Viewing Angle' technology designed to improve the viewing angles. Luckily, it has a great full-array local dimming feature that further deepens any blacks, making it an excellent choice for dark room viewing. Its stand-out feature is its Mini LED backlighting. It allows the TV to get extremely bright, and combined with its fantastic reflection handling, visibility won't be an issue in the brightest of rooms. It displays a wide color gamut for HDR content and highlights pop thanks to its high peak brightness.

Unfortunately, the local dimming performs a bit worse outside of Game Mode as it raises the black levels, so blacks look more gray than black. If that doesn't bother you, it offers gaming features like VRR support, a quick response time, and low input lag for a responsive gaming experience. Overall, this is the best 85 inch TV you can get with an LED panel.

If you want a large TV with an 8k resolution, then the Samsung QN85QN900AFXZA is the best 85 inch TV with an 8k resolution. The higher resolution allows you to view sharper images, and it also makes it future-proof with 8k content starting to roll out, but there's not much 8k content currently available. We tested the 65 inch version, but our results are also valid for the 85 inch model.

It's the flagship TV in Samsung's 2021 Neo QLED lineup, meaning it uses Mini LED backlighting combined with its quantum dot layer technology to produce great picture quality for most uses. It uses Samsung's 'Ultra Viewing Angle' technology to help produce wide viewing angles, making it a great choice for a large seating area, but that comes at the cost of a lower native contrast ratio. However, the full-array local dimming feature helps improve the contrast for deeper blacks. It also performs well in bright rooms because it has amazing peak brightness and excellent reflection handling.

Sadly, the Mini LED local dimming feature isn't nearly as good as the one on the Samsung QN90A QLED because there's a ton of blooming around bright objects, and the black uniformity isn't anything special. Also, despite being an 8k TV, it doesn't perfectly display native 8k content as there's some dithering, but it's hard to notice. If that isn't an issue for you, it's one of the best large TVs.

The best 85 inch TV in the budget category is the Samsung UN85AU8000FXZA. It's a simple entry-level model that offers decent overall performance that should please people looking for a large TV to watch their favorite shows, sports, or movies. We tested the 65 inch version, and our results are also valid for the 85 inch model.

It performs best in dark rooms because it has a VA panel with a high native contrast ratio and excellent black uniformity but lacks a local dimming feature. Although it's not the brightest TV, it still has great reflection handling if you want to use it in a room with a few lights. The built-in TizenOS is user-friendly, and its remote is similar to the one found with higher-end models. You can use voice control to open apps and switch inputs, making menu navigation even easier. If you connect a cable box, it doesn't have any trouble upscaling lower-resolution content, either.

It supports HDR10 and HDR10+, but sadly it doesn't deliver a good HDR experience because it can't display a wide color gamut, and it doesn't get bright enough to make highlights pop. Also, you'll notice black smearing with fast-moving objects, particularly in dark scenes, due to the slow overall response time. Regardless of these issues, it's the best big-screen TV you can get on a budget.