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There isn't much of a market for 8k TVs, especially since most manufacturers have abandoned them completely. Even 4k content has taken a while to catch on, and only now is there a wide catalog of movies, shows, and video games in 4k. Outside of some videos on YouTube and a handful of games on the PS5 Pro, there really isn't much available in 8k. The benefits of having an 8k TV are mostly lost nowadays since almost anything you watch on an 8k TV needs to be upscaled and won't look any better than it does on a 4k display. Just because an 8k TV has a higher resolution than its 4k counterparts, it doesn't mean that it provides better overall picture quality. Through our meticulous testing process, we've determined that 8k TVs aren't worth buying for most people, and all of the best TVs on the market are 4k.
That said, if you still want to buy an 8k TV, below is our recommendation for the best TV you can buy with an 8k resolution. We've only tested one 8k television that's still available to purchase, so you will currently only find one recommendation in this article. For more options, you can check out our picks for the best PS5/PS5 Pro TVs, the best movie TVs, and the best 4k TVs. You can also vote on which TVs you want us to buy and test. To learn more about the upcoming 2025 models, check out our 2025 TV lineup page.
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Best 8k TV
Mixed Usage8.3TV Shows7.9Sports8.1Video Games8.6HDR Movies8.3HDR Gaming8.6PC Monitor8.8The best 8k TV we've tested is the Samsung QN900D 8k QLED. It's a great TV that delivers excellent picture quality, with fantastic contrast that delivers impressively deep blacks. It also has very high peak brightness, so it's a great choice for both bright and dark rooms. HDR content looks excellent thanks to its Mini LED local dimming feature, so bright scenes and highlights in HDR content stand out incredibly well. Additionally, it has a great wide color gamut and excellent color volume, so colors look vibrant and lifelike.
The TV's four HDMI 2.1 ports support up to 8k @ 60Hz, which is great if you own a PS5 Pro and want to try gaming in 8k. However, the TV also supports 4k @ 240Hz, making it the only TV on the market that can do that. No current consoles can run games above 120 fps, but if you own a powerful gaming PC, you might be able to put that incredibly high refresh rate to good use. Additionally, the TV has a superb response time that results in crystal clear motion with little blur, has very low input lag for a responsive gaming experience, and supports VRR with a huge range from 20Hz–240Hz.
Notable Mentions
- Samsung QN900C 8k QLED:
If you don't need 4k @ 240Hz but still want an 8k model, you could save some money and go with the 2023 Samsung QN900C 8k QLED. It's not quite as bright and doesn't have the same level of contrast as the Samsung QN900D 8k QLED, but it still provides great picture quality overall.
See our review - Samsung QN900B 8k QLED:
The Samsung QN900B 8k QLED from 2022 is becoming harder to find, but it's still available at some retailers. Its contrast and image processing aren't as good as those of the Samsung QN900D 8k QLED, and you don't get 4k @ 240Hz, but you still get a very bright TV that's capable of 4k @ 144Hz and 8k @ 60Hz. If you can find it on clearance, it's a solid choice.
See our review
Recent Updates
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We removed the LG QNED99 8k from the article since it's no longer available, updated some text for clarity, added a link to our 2025 TV lineup article, and refreshed the Notable Mentions.
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We replaced the Samsung QN900C 8k QLED with the Samsung QN900D 8k QLED as our top pick and refreshed some text throughout for clarity.
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Aug 14, 2024: We confirmed that our current picks are accurate and still available to purchase.
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May 22, 2024: Confirmed the availability of our picks and refreshed some text for accuracy.
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Mar 27, 2024: Mentioned the newly available Samsung QN900D 8k QLED in the 'Best 8k TV' category.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think is currently the best 8k TV for most people. We factor in the price (a cheaper TV wins over a pricier one if the difference isn't worth it) and availability (no TVs that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you'd like to do the work of choosing yourself, here's the list of all our 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.