The 5 Best 80-83-85 Inch TVs of 2026  

Updated Jun 25, 2026 at 04:34 pm
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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.

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How We Test TVs

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.

  1. Best 80-85 Inch TV

    The best TV you can buy that's available in 80-85 inches is the LG OLED83G6WUA. This OLED TV 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. With its ability to show inky blacks, the image has a ton of depth. 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. The TV's high peak brightness also allows bright areas to truly pop out in HDR movies, shows, and games. It's also a great option for larger rooms with wide seating arrangements, as the picture remains consistent even when viewed from the sides of the screen.

    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.

  2. Best Upper Mid-Range 80-85 Inch TV

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    If the LG G6 OLED is too expensive but you like what it offers, you can save some money and get the LG OLED83C6HUP. The G6 is the brighter TV, and it has superior reflection handling, so glare is much less of an issue in well-lit spaces. With that said, the C6H is bright enough to overcome glare from overhead lights, so it's still a good option for bright rooms if you don't have light sources directly facing the screen. Since it's a bit dimmer than the G6, bright areas in HDR movies, shows, and games don't stand out quite as much, but it's not a huge difference, and HDR content still looks great on this TV, whether you're streaming from Netflix or watching 4k Blu-rays. You also get similarly vibrant colors and the same inky blacks, so the TV still provides some of the best image quality on the market. 

    Furthermore, the TV's viewing angle is almost as wide as it is on the G6, so it's suitable for wide seating arrangements. It also has the exact same set of gaming features, so you still get four HDMI 2.1 ports capable of up to 4k @ 165Hz, VRR to reduce screen tearing, and crystal clear motion in fast-paced games. Like the G6, it supports the widely used Dolby Vision format, so it has great compatibility.

  3. Best Mid-Range 80-85 Inch TV

    The best 85-inch TV in the mid-range price bracket is the Hisense 85U7SG, which is also one of the best Mini LED TVs available. While it doesn't match the inky blacks of the LG C6H OLED, it gets surprisingly close due to its stellar local dimming, delivering deep, bold blacks with minimal glowing around subtitles and highlights. This TV is a bit brighter than the C6H and offers top-tier reflection handling due to its matte coating, making it exceptional for very bright rooms. Whether you're playing games or watching movies in HDR, bright areas truly stand out, and colors are punchy and vibrant in all content. The viewing angle is decent for setups where the seating is slightly angled from the screen, but image quality degrades at more extreme angles, which makes it less ideal for very large rooms than the OLED options above.

    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.

  4. Best Lower Mid-Range 80-85 Inch TV

    If the Hisense U7SG sounds like the perfect TV for you, but it's a bit out of your price range, you can go with the cheaper TCL 85QM7K and still get a great TV overall. While it's a bit dimmer than the Hisense, it's still bright enough to handle glare from indirect lighting in well-lit rooms. However, light sources directly facing the screen cause mirror-like reflections. Blacks are actually a bit deeper on this model than on the Hisense, though there's a bit more glow around highlights and subtitles. The TV isn't as bright as the Hisense when you're watching HDR movies and shows, but bright areas still stand out well enough that HDR content looks punchy, especially when paired with its vibrant colors. Its viewing angle is relatively narrow, so it's best to sit directly in front of the screen for the best experience.

    Beyond its solid image quality, this model offers a range of modern gaming features. With two HDMI 2.1 ports, support for 4k @ 144Hz, 1080p @ 288Hz, and VRR, it's a great choice for both console and PC gamers. It also supports both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, so you're set no matter the content you're watching. If you're looking for an option that delivers solid performance and a wealth of features without breaking the bank, the QM7K is a fantastic choice.

  5. Best Budget 80-85 Inch TV

    If you like the features of the TCL QM7K but need something more budget-friendly, the TCL 85QM6K is the best budget 85-inch TV. Colors are a bit more muted than they are on the more expensive TCL model, but they're still vibrant enough to avoid looking washed out. Blacks aren't as bold, but since the TV has a good local dimming solution, blacks are still deep enough to give solid depth to the image, especially for a budget-friendly option. It gets bright enough to handle some glare from overhead lights, but lamps or windows opposite the screen do cause distracting mirror-like reflections. Unfortunately, it's a bit too dim for bright elements to truly stand out in HDR movies, shows, and games, making the image look a bit flat. However, HDR content still looks decent thanks to the TV's solid overall image quality. 

    It has the same core features found in its more expensive counterpart, including two HDMI 2.1 ports, support for 4k @ 144Hz, 1080p @ 288Hz, VRR, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+. As with other TCL models, the viewing angle is on the narrow side, so sitting directly in front of the screen will give you the best image quality. While the image quality might not be on the same level as the QM7K, the features are nearly identical, which is very impressive for a TV this affordable.

Notable Mentions

  • 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.

     See our review
  • Samsung QN83S95HAEXZA: 

    The Samsung S90H OLED is an alternative to the LG C6H OLED if you need something specifically for a very bright room. The Samsung essentially eliminates glare due to its matte coating, but the LG offers a more complete package with superior brightness, colors, and processing. 

     See our review
  • LG OLED83B5PUA: 

    If you prefer the exceptional motion clarity and wide viewing angle of an OLED over a Mini LED model like the Hisense U7SG, the LG B5 OLED offers those benefits at a similar price. However, the TCL outshines it with its significantly brighter panel and more well-rounded feature set, making it the better choice for most people.

     See our review
  • Hisense 85U75QG: 

    The Hisense U75QG is similar to the TCL QM7K, but it offers better peak brightness. Unfortunately, the Hisense makes HDR content look much brighter than intended, and it has more apparent motion blur in fast-paced content. Since the TCL offers clearer motion and has superior contrast, it's the better TV overall.

     See our review
  • Hisense 85U65QF: 

    The Hisense U65QF is a brighter alternative to the TCL QM6K. Unfortunately, the Hisense really overbrightens HDR content, so it doesn't stay true to the content creator's intent. The TCL offers the more complete package, with better black levels, superior accuracy, 1080p @ 288Hz, and lower input lag.

     See our review

Recent Updates

  1.  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.

  2.  Mar 20, 2026: 

    We tweaked some text throughout the article for clarity and confirmed that our picks are still valid.

  3.  Nov 26, 2025: 

    We confirmed the accuracy and availability of our current picks.

  4.  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.

  5.  Jun 03, 2025: 

    We removed the TCL QM7/QM751G QLED from the Notable Mentions and mentioned it alongside the Hisense U7N since the TVs are so similar. We also updated the text throughout the article for accuracy and clarity.

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.