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The best 85-inch TVs have never been more affordable, and Black Friday season is when the big screens see their deepest cuts. Today you can get an 85-inch Mini-LED for well under what a 65-inch OLED cost a few years ago, or go all-in on an 83-inch OLED for movie-night contrast. We compared expert testing from RTINGS, Tom’s Guide and TechRadar with owner feedback to pick nine sets, and explain which features actually matter at this size.
Quick picks
Price tiers at 85 inches (83 inches for OLED): $ under $1,200, $$ $1,200-$2,000, $$$ $2,000-$3,500, $$$$ $3,500+.
| Product | Best for | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCL 85-inch QM7L | Best value overall | $$ | See price |
| Hisense 85-inch U7SG | Best for gaming | $$ | See price |
| Hisense 85-inch U8QG | Best for bright rooms | $$ | See price |
| TCL 85-inch QM6K | Best budget Mini-LED | $ | See price |
| Hisense 85-inch QD7 | Cheapest way to go big | $ | See price |
| Samsung 85-inch QN90H Neo QLED | Best Samsung pick | $$ | See price |
| Sony Bravia 7 II 85-inch | Best picture processing | $$$$ | See price |
| LG 83-inch C5 OLED | Best OLED value | $$$ | See price |
| LG 83-inch G6 OLED | Best premium picture | $$$$ | See price |
1. TCL 85-inch QM7L: Best Value Overall
The QM7L is the 85-inch TV we would point most people to first. Its Mini-LED backlight with quantum dots delivers vivid color and strong HDR highlights, Tom’s Guide measured roughly 2,270 nits on a 10 percent window, and it supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+. RTINGS names it a budget pick at this size, and Tom’s Guide gave it an Editor’s Choice. It does its best work in moderately lit or darker rooms.
Key specs
- Panel: Mini-LED with quantum dots
- Refresh: 144Hz at 4K (288Hz at 1080p)
- HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
- Smart platform: Google TV
- Gaming: 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, VRR up to 144Hz
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What owners say: Buyers and reviewers praise its color and upscaling for the money; the most common caveat is glare in very bright rooms.
2. Hisense 85-inch U7SG: Best for Gaming
The U7SG is the gamer’s choice in this price range. It has four HDMI 2.1 ports, a 165Hz refresh rate at 4K and a matte anti-reflective screen that helps in rooms with windows. Tom’s Guide scored it alongside the QM7L, noting it gets even brighter in HDR, while RTINGS lists it as a strong lower-mid-range 85-inch option.
Key specs
- Panel: quantum-dot Mini-LED, matte anti-reflective screen
- Refresh: 165Hz at 4K (330Hz at 1080p)
- HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
- Smart platform: Google TV
- Gaming: 4 HDMI 2.1 ports, VRR up to 165Hz
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What owners say: Gamers love the port count and smooth motion; movie watchers in dark rooms mention blooming around bright objects.
3. Hisense 85-inch U8QG: Best for Bright Rooms
If your TV faces a wall of windows, the U8QG’s brightness is the headline. It is a Mini-LED set with a 165Hz panel, broad HDR support including Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive, and a built-in 4.1.2-channel speaker system with a subwoofer. TechRadar measured low input lag, and Tom’s Guide picks it for bright living rooms, while warning that blooming is noticeable.
Key specs
- Panel: Mini-LED
- Refresh: 165Hz at 4K
- HDR: Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG
- Smart platform: Google TV; ATSC 3.0 tuner
- Gaming: 3 HDMI 2.1 ports, FreeSync Premium, ALLM
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What owners say: Owners describe it as one of the brightest TVs they have owned, with blooming and occasional subwoofer rattle as the main complaints.
4. TCL 85-inch QM6K: Best Budget Mini-LED
The QM6K brings Mini-LED contrast to an 85-inch screen at a price closer to a basic LED set. TechRadar calls it the best budget 85-inch TV in the US, praising its vibrant, contrast-rich picture and easy Google TV interface. It also supports a 144Hz refresh rate with VRR for gaming. Stock has been spotty, so check availability.
Key specs
- Panel: Mini-LED
- Refresh: 144Hz at 4K with VRR
- HDR: Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
- Smart platform: Google TV
- Gaming: 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, G-Sync and FreeSync support
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What owners say: Buyers call it a lot of TV for the money; a soundbar is a common recommendation.
5. Hisense 85-inch QD7: Cheapest Way to Go Big
The QD7 is Tom’s Guide’s pick for the best 85-inch TV under $1,000. It offers accurate color, solid upscaling and surprisingly good audio, plus Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support, with Amazon’s Fire TV built in. It is a 60Hz set without HDMI 2.1, so it is a movie and sports TV rather than a gaming one.
Key specs
- Panel: quantum-dot LED
- Refresh: 60Hz
- HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
- Smart platform: Fire TV
- 4 HDMI 2.0 ports
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What owners say: Shoppers love getting an 85-inch screen at this price, while some find the Fire TV menus slow.
6. Samsung 85-inch QN90H Neo QLED: Best Samsung Pick
Samsung’s 2026 QN90H is a Mini-LED (Neo QLED) set built around Samsung’s Tizen platform, with four HDMI ports and support for high-refresh 4K gaming. At about 71 pounds without its stand, it is relatively light for an 85-inch TV, which helps with wall mounting. Like all Samsung TVs, it supports HDR10+ but not Dolby Vision. Expert reviews of this year’s model are still limited.
Key specs
- Panel: Mini-LED (Neo QLED)
- HDR: HDR10+, HDR10, HLG (no Dolby Vision)
- Smart platform: Tizen
- 4 HDMI ports
- Weight: 70.8 lb without stand; about 74.4 x 42.6 inches
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What owners say: Early buyers like the design and interface, while some question whether it is a big step up from last year’s QN90F.
7. Sony Bravia 7 II 85-inch: Best Picture Processing
Sony’s Bravia 7 II uses a “True RGB” Mini-LED backlight with separate red, green and blue LEDs, and RTINGS picks it as its mid-range 85-inch choice. Reviewers praise its detailed HDR shadows and highlights, wide viewing angles and premium design. Tom’s Guide was less impressed with the value, so it makes the most sense for buyers who prioritize Sony’s processing over price.
Key specs
- Panel: RGB Mini-LED
- Refresh: 120Hz (via one of two HDMI 2.1 ports)
- Smart platform: Google TV
- Gaming: VRR and ALLM on HDMI 2.1
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What owners say: Reviewers rate its picture highly, but price is the recurring complaint.
8. LG 83-inch C5 OLED: Best OLED Value
OLED TVs top out at 83 inches below the giant 97-inch class, and the C5 is the one experts recommend most. TechRadar calls it the best TV you can buy at this size, and Tom’s Guide gave it full marks. You get perfect blacks and contrast, a 144Hz panel and four HDMI 2.1 ports with every major gaming feature. It is not as bright as Mini-LED, so dim and moderately lit rooms suit it best.
Key specs
- Panel: WOLED
- Refresh: 144Hz
- HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (no HDR10+)
- Smart platform: webOS
- Gaming: 4 HDMI 2.1 ports, VRR, ALLM, HGiG
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What owners say: Owners rave about movie and gaming performance in the dark; bright-room glare is the main trade-off.
9. LG 83-inch G6 OLED: Best Premium Picture
The G6 is LG’s flagship OLED and RTINGS’s top overall pick in the 80-85-inch range. Its tandem OLED panel is notably bright for OLED, handles reflections well and keeps colors accurate from wide angles, with a 165Hz refresh rate and four HDMI 2.1 ports. It is designed for wall mounting and ships with a wall bracket rather than a stand, so budget for a stand if you need one.
Key specs
- Panel: tandem OLED
- Refresh: 165Hz
- HDR: Dolby Vision (no HDR10+)
- Smart platform: webOS
- Gaming: 4 HDMI 2.1 ports with VRR
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What owners say: Reviewers consider it one of the best pictures available; a few find its default modes a little overbright.
How to choose an 85-inch TV
Viewing distance and room size. An 85-inch screen measures roughly 74 inches wide by 42 inches tall. A seating distance of about 8.5 to 11.5 feet works well, and closer than about 7 feet can feel overwhelming. Measure your wall or stand: you need a stand around 78 inches wide, or one that fits the TV’s feet.
Panel technology. Mini-LED sets from TCL, Hisense, Samsung and Sony are brighter and cheaper at this size. OLED delivers perfect blacks but tops out at 83 inches below the 97-inch class, costs more and is dimmer. RGB Mini-LED is the newest premium option.
Brightness and room lighting. Bright rooms favor high-nit Mini-LEDs with matte or anti-glare screens. If you mostly watch at night, OLED or a well-controlled Mini-LED will look best.
HDR formats. Samsung skips Dolby Vision, while LG and Sony skip HDR10+. TCL and Hisense support both, which helps if you stream a lot from different services.
Gaming features. Count the HDMI 2.1 ports if you have more than one console or a gaming PC. Look for 120Hz or higher refresh and VRR. Budget 60Hz sets are fine for TV and movies but not for serious gaming.
Weight, mounting and delivery. Expect around 70 pounds or more. Mount into studs with a bracket rated above the TV’s weight, never drywall anchors alone, and plan for two people to lift it. Check that the box fits through doors and hallways, and follow the manufacturer’s mounting instructions.
FAQ
How far should you sit from an 85-inch TV?
About 8.5 to 11.5 feet is a comfortable range, with around 9.5 feet a sweet spot for seeing 4K detail without the screen overwhelming your field of view.
How much does an 85-inch TV weigh?
Most current 85-inch Mini-LED TVs weigh around 70 pounds or more without the stand. For example, Samsung lists the QN90H at 70.8 pounds without its stand. Always check the spec sheet before choosing a mount.
Is there an 85-inch OLED TV?
Not from the major brands right now. LG and Samsung OLEDs jump from 83 inches to 97 inches, so most 85-inch TVs are Mini-LED or LED. An 83-inch OLED is the closest alternative.
How wide is an 85-inch TV?
The screen is roughly 74 inches wide and 42 inches tall, and the full TV body is a little larger. That is about 28 percent more screen area than a 75-inch TV.
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We compared specs, expert testing and owner reviews from: RTINGS best 80-85 inch TVs, Tom’s Guide best 85-inch TVs, Tom’s Guide Hisense U7SG vs TCL QM7L, Tom’s Guide Sony Bravia 7 II review, TechRadar best 85-inch TVs, RTINGS Hisense U8QG and P.C. Richard Samsung QN90H specs. Owner feedback is summarized in our own words from public reviews. Photos courtesy of Unsplash.