The best 85-inch and 83-inch TVs of 2025

I've been reviewing TVs for a long time, and it's exciting to see more extra-large 85- and 83-inch options on the market. The best 85-inch TVs offer a viewing experience that smaller screens simply can't match. But TVs this size tend to be pricey, so you'll want to make sure you're getting the best value for your money.

To help you find the perfect display for your needs, I've selected the best 85-inch TVs available right now. The TCL QM7K is my top pick for most people. This midrange QLED balances price and performance better than most competing 85-inch models. It offers a colorful image and solid contrast. But if you're willing to pay more, I recommend stepping up to the Samsung S90D. This model is pricey, but it benefits from using an OLED panel, which delivers deeper black levels and wider viewing angles.

Note: LCD-based TVs (LED, QLED) are manufactured in 85- or 86-inch screen sizes, but OLED displays are made in a slightly smaller 83-inch size. For that reason, I've included 83-inch OLED TVs in this guide.

Our top picks for the best 85-inch TVs

Best overall: TCL QM7K 4K QLED TV - See at Amazon

Best midrange OLED: Samsung S90D 4K OLED TV - See at Amazon

Best on a budget: TCL QM6K QLED 4K TV - See at Amazon

Best premium model: LG G5 4K OLED TV - See at Amazon

Best overall

When it comes to overall value, the TCL QM7K QLED is the best 85-inch TV for most people. It's often on sale for around $1,800, which is a great price for such a big display in this class. The QM7K replaces my previous pick in this category, last year's QM7. The QM7 is still a fantastic TV, but it's hard to find in stock, and the new QM7K offers some improvements in backlight control and viewing angles.

Thanks to its QLED panel and Mini LED dimming, the QM7K delivers a bright image while maintaining good contrast and solid black levels. I measured a peak of around 1,800 nits, which is enough to enjoy the full impact of most high-dynamic-range (HDR) content.

Bold highlights (like explosions) pop from the screen, and the TV's contrast control in dark scenes is excellent. Though I noticed some light bleed and backlight patchiness on last year's QM7 model, the QM7K is able to nearly eliminate these flaws. That said, the TV's black levels never quite disappear into a dark room like they do on OLED TVs or some pricier QLEDs I've reviewed.

The QM7K's viewing angles are quite decent for a QLED. Colors and contrast fade and distort a bit from an angle, but the effect isn't as bad as it was on the 2024 QM7. I also love the QM7K's Google TV interface, which is smooth and easy to navigate. After weeks of testing, I didn't encounter any notable software glitches.

Gamers also get a full suite of features, including a handy pop-up menu that displays details about the video signal and game settings. The QM7K supports up to a 144Hz refresh rate when paired with a PC, or up to 120Hz with a PS5 and Xbox Series X.

There are better-looking 85-inch TVs on the market, but the price jump to reach the next performance tier is substantial. For the money, few 85-inch TVs can match the QM7K's overall quality.

Check out our guides to all the best smart TVs and the best TVs for sports.

Best midrange OLED

Samsung's 83-inch S90D OLED isn't cheap, but its picture quality is a clear step above less expensive QLED TVs.

The S90D's OLED panel enables pixel-level contrast control with better black levels and wider viewing angles than any QLED. This leads to a notable jump in overall image performance, especially if you like to watch TV in a dim home theater.

I still recommend my top pick, the TCL QM7K QLED, as a better overall value at this size, but if you're willing to spend more, this midrange OLED has big benefits. In a dark room, the S90D's infinite contrast ratio beats the QM7K, offering one of the best movie-watching experiences you can get from an 83-inch TV.

Though not as bright as some of my other picks, the S90D still gets bright enough for a typical room. However, unlike smaller versions of the S90D, the 83-inch model does not use quantum dots. This means bright colors won't look quite as vivid as they do on the 77-, 65-, and 55-inch sizes.

On the plus side, the 83-inch S90D does support a 144Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming. The S90D also has the bonus of supporting the Xbox Game Pass app directly through its smart TV interface. With this app, Game Pass members can stream Xbox games without a console.

For HDR playback, the S90D is compatible with the HDR10 and HDR10+ formats but not Dolby Vision. Dolby Vision and HDR10+ offer similar performance, but Dolby Vision is more widespread on streaming services. Check out my HDR TV guide for more details on each format. Ultimately, in this performance class, I think Dolby Vision is a cool perk but not a must-have feature.

Visit our guides to all the best TVs and the best Samsung TVs.

Best on a budget

The best 85-inch TVs don't come cheap. Even entry-level models rarely dip below $700, and those sets make key sacrifices to cut costs. However, TCL'sQM6K is a bit of an outlier. The 85-inch size is often on sale for just under $1,000, and it manages to keep advanced features that most budget-friendly sets omit.

Like the pricier QM7K, the QM6K uses a QLED panel with a Mini LED backlight and up to a 144Hz refresh rate. This gives the TV a wider range of colors, higher contrast, a brighter picture, and smoother gaming performance than regular LED sets that lack those features. The TV's contrast control is great for a display in this class, and its black levels are solid.

However, dark scenes aren't quite as inky as they are on OLED TVs or pricier QLED models, and this is the dimmest TV in this guide. I measured a peak of around 560 to 730 nits on various test patterns. Those are decent numbers for the money, but bright HDR content lacks the impact I've seen on TVs with higher luminance.

Like most QLED displays, the QM6K's viewing angles are also limited, though they are a bit better than last year's Q65. If wide viewing angles are a priority over contrast and color gamut, I recommend going with an alternative budget model like the 86-inch LG UQ75. That model uses a different kind of LED panel that has better off-axis viewing, but much lower contrast.

The TV's Google TV interface is a breeze to use, and I didn't run into any major lag or glitches. The included Google Assistant voice remote even has backlit keys, which is a nice perk that Samsung and LG remotes are missing.

Though performance between all QM6K sizes is comparable in most areas, the 85- and 98-inch models have one notable feature that smaller sizes lack. The 85-inch QM6K has a matte screen coating, which reduces reflections. This is great if you plan to use the TV in a room that struggles with sunlight. However, matte screens tend to reduce contrast under certain lighting conditions, so if you don't have glare in your room, you might prefer a traditional glossy-style TV.

Read our TCL QM6K TV review.

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Best high-end model

LG's 83-inch G5 OLED is the ultimate high-end TV in this size. It's the most advanced OLED available at 83 inches, besting the overall picture quality of all my other picks. Of course, it also has the highest price tag of any TV you'll find in this guide.

The 2025 G5 replaces my previous pick in this category, last year's G4 OLED. This new model offers a big jump in brightness performance. In fact, the G5 is the brightest OLED TV on the market. While testing the 65-inch model using the TV's HDR Filmmaker Mode (its most accurate setting), I measured a peak of 2,410 nits. The 83-inch model should deliver the same performance. The 2024 G4 maxed out at 1,550 nits, so this model offers a substantial upgrade.

This exceptional brightness, combined with the OLED panel's infinite contrast ratio and perfect black levels, produces stunning HDR images without any of the blooming or backlight imperfections you'd get on a QLED TV. The G5 also has wide viewing angles, giving you a great image no matter where you sit.

But as impressive as the G5 is, it's not quite perfect. The TV initially had issues with posterization (blocky instead of smooth gradations of color and shadows) in some isolated HDR content, but LG released firmware updates to address this. With that in mind, I don't consider this a major problem. Through my weeks of testing, I only spotted minor flaws, and the G5's strengths far outweighed those shortcomings.

LG's webOS smart TV interface rounds out the package with solid navigation speed, access to every major streaming app, and nice perks like hands-free voice control. However, the interface emphasizes shopping recommendations too prominently, and I find other systems, like Google TV, to be more stable and consistent.

Buyers should also note that the G5 is designed with wall mounting in mind, so much so that it doesn't include a traditional TV stand. Instead, you get a bracket that lets you mount it flush to your wall with virtually no gap. It looks beautiful hung up this way, but you need to buy a stand separately if wall mounting isn't an option for your room.

This set is expensive, but if budget isn't a concern and you want the most impressive image quality at this size, the LG G5 is the best 83-inch TV available.

Read our LG G5 4K TV review.

Check out our guide to the best LG TVs.

How we test 85-inch TVs

An 83-inch LG G4 OLED displaying an image of sphere sliding through curved track while resting on a TV stand in a bright room.

To choose the best 85-inch TVs, our team of experts relies on a combination of hands-on testing and research informed by more than a decade of experience covering the home entertainment product market.

When reviewing TVs, we typically evaluate each model's 65-inch option since that's the industry's flagship size. However, a specific model's overall performance often remains comparable across sizes 55 inches and up. For example, an 83-inch LG G5 OLED and a 65-inch G5 OLED have the same specs. The only notable difference is the size of each panel.

However, there are instances when certain TV models have more dramatic differences across their sizes. For instance, the Samsung S90D OLED uses quantum dots on its 55-, 65-, and 77-inch models but does not use quantum dots on its 83-inch model. This means the 83-inch model can't match the color performance of its smaller counterparts. We take these differences into account when recommending TVs and detail these instances when they pop up.

To evaluate displays, we look at key picture quality elements like color performance, clarity/sharpness, contrast control, HDR brightness, refresh rate, smart TV interface speed, off-angle viewing, and overall value. We use a colorimeter and test patterns on the Spears & Munsil HDR Benchmark 4K Blu-ray disc to check brightness and other objective image attributes.

We also use each TV we test for day-to-day viewing across multiple weeks, and rely on various movies and TV shows to look at real-world performance in bright and dark rooms. We've selected specific scenes to compare quality across TVs with black levels, shadow detail, HDR capabilities, and upscaling in mind. Sources include 4K, 1080p, and standard definition (SD) material from Blu-rays, streaming services, and cable TV.

For more info on our review process, check out our page detailing how we test tech products.

85-inch TV FAQs

A Samsung QN900D 8K TV on a media console displays an image of a colorful town on its screen.

Is 85 inches a good TV size?

The best 85-inch TVs can provide a level of immersion that smaller displays can't achieve. They're especially good for larger rooms since you can sit farther away and still get a cinematic experience. Though there are fewer 85-inch models to choose from compared to smaller screen sizes, several of our picks for the best 4K TVs are sold in 83 to 85 inches.

However, many rooms simply can't accommodate a TV this big, and 85-inch sets are typically pricey. If you need a smaller display, check out our guides focused on other sizes:

And if you want an even larger display, check out our guide to the best 100-inch TVs.

How much should you spend on an 85-inch TV?

Generally, you should expect to pay at least $900 to snag one of the best 85-inch TVs, though high-end models can cost $5,000 or more.

We've seen entry-level 85-inch LED TVs on sale for as low as $750, but budget QLED models typically start at around $900, and midrange options with local dimming and higher brightness capabilities sell for around $1,200 to $1,800. High-end 85-inch QLED 4K TVs with the best performance usually cost around $2,000 to $4,000, and 8K models can be between $4,000 and $7,000.

If you want one of the best OLED TVs in this class, 83-inch options start at around $3,000, while high-end OLEDs this big can cost as much as $6,500.Check out our full QLED vs. OLED guide for details on how the panel technologies compare.

Unfortunately, 85-inch TVs below $500 are virtually nonexistent unless there happens to be a particularly great deal during a big sales event.

If you're shopping for a cheaper set and are willing to step down in size, check out our guide to the best TVs under $500 for our top recommendations.

Is 4K resolution enough for an 85-inch TV?

In general, 4K resolution is plenty to deliver a sharp and detailed image on an 85-inch TV. That said, the higher pixel density of an 8K display can slightly improve picture clarity if you sit very close to your TV.

Improvements in pixel smoothness on an 85-inch 8K set should become most visible if you sit less than five feet from your display. However, for typical viewers, this subtle benefit is not worth the extra money that an 8K TV costs.

But if you're dead set on buying an 85-inch 8K TV, Samsung's QN900D QLED is our top pick. The QN900D impressed us with its bright, high-contrast image. But we still think cheaper 83-inch 4K OLEDs, like the Samsung S90D, deliver better picture performance overall.

Do 85-inch TVs offer good sound quality?

Though there are exceptions, even the best 85-inch TVs tend to offer middling audio performance. Built-in TV speakers typically use small drivers placed in areas that muffle sound. They can get the job done for casual viewing, but we recommend that shoppers invest in a dedicated speaker system or soundbar to get the best audio performance. We especially like models that support Dolby Atmos since this format can provide an immersive surround sound experience.

Check out our various soundbar and speaker guides to see our top recommendations for different needs:

Do you need an 85-inch TV with HDMI 2.1?

Many midrange and high-end 85-inch TVs include at least one video port that supports the HDMI 2.1 specification. HDMI 2.1 enables a 4K/120Hz signal (some brands support up to 144Hz), along with support for auto low latency mode (ALLM) and variable refresh rate (VRR). These features are designed for gaming enthusiasts, allowing for smoother motion with less lag when paired with a compatible gaming console or PC.

To enable HDMI 2.1 features, all your home entertainment products need to support HDMI 2.1. So, if you have a console hooked up to a soundbar plugged into your display, all three components must be HDMI 2.1 compliant. Likewise, you need to connect them all with an ultra-high-speed HDMI cable rated for 48Gbps. Visit our guide to the best HDMI cables for our top recommendations.

All of our best 85-inch TV picks include HDMI 2.1 support.

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