When it comes to the best 80-inch+ TVs, many of you might be thinking: are these mega-scale monsters really necessary? Well, actually, yes! If you’re a movie buff and love seeing things in crystal clear picture quality at cinematic scale – and if you have the spare space and space budget – then you'll really appreciate these massive models.
In this list I've selected the best TVs on the market right now, whether you’re looking for the best 8K TVs for the extra resolution and upscaling, or the best OLED TVs, here you’ll find a carefully curated pick of screens boasting 80-inches or more to tempt your giant-screen desires. The top pick is LG's OLED G4, which I think will seal the deal in its 83-inch scale.
You don’t always have to opt for a big screen to kit out your home cinema though – the best projectors can also offer 80-inches or more in screen size (though they are a little different to setup and use). But if you're sure a TV measuring 80-inches plus is for you, then read on – this expert curated list of the top models you can buy right now has something for everyone.
T3's Top 3
The LG G4 OLED is a stunning television, and especially so at its largest 83-inch size – and it's our pick for the best premium 80-inch+ model. You get a superb picture for all purposes, including gaming, and your money is very well spent with this one.
You don't have to pay over the odds to get yourself a giant television set: the TCL C855 is relatively affordable, without cutting too many corners in terms of features and picture quality, and will give you a lot of bang for your buck in every department.
With a winning combination of price, performance, features, and design, the Sony A80L is our pick for the best TV for most people if you're looking for something 80 inches or bigger – it's certainly not going to disappoint you with what it offers.
Dave has been testing all kinds of gadgets and hardware – including the biggest TVs known to humankind – for the past couple of decades.
Update 16 April: We've fully revamped our list of the best 80in TVs for 2025, including models across a variety of price points and sets that have launched more recently from the big names in the industry.
Best premium
The OLED G series from LG has continually impressed us with its picture quality and bundled features, and the LG G4 OLED is a fine recent addition to the range: it's a TV that'll really wow you, even at its relatively high price, and it comes in 80+ inch sizes to get the maximum effect and the maximum benefit from this stellar panel tech.
As we put it in our LG G4 OLED review, the TV "will deliver picture quality with such aplomb that your retinas will be giddy". In fact we went as far as to call it "the new standard for traditional OLED", which shows you in what high regard we hold this television. It's one of the best sets on the market right now at any kind of screen size.
With four HDMI 2.1 ports and support for features including Variable Refresh Rate, FreeSync, and G-Sync, this is a fine choice for gamers too. We're also pleased to see the option to use either a stand mount or a wall mount for the LG G4 OLED – giving you more flexibility when it comes to getting this monster TV set up at home.
Best affordable
Do you have to break the bank for a TV set above 80 inches in size? The TCL C855 proves that you don't necessarily have to, and it's our pick if you're on a tight budget and you don't want to spend any more than you have to. Its low price doesn't mean it's below bar though, and you get a fantastic television set for your money here.
Check out our TCL C855 review and you'll see we mentioned this set's "deep blacks and bright highlights", as well as "seriously bright" peak brightness. In summary, we wrote "you won’t find another 4K HDR TV that offers all this for the same price" – even if it's not quite perfect in terms of the uniformity of the display or the sound output.
It has features that are going to appeal to movie watches, sports fans, and gamers, and the thousands of local dimming zones installed behind this panel mean you always get a refined, adaptable picture. What's more, despite the affordable price, it doesn't look cheap – you won't be embarrassed to have it on show at home.
Best for most people
You can always trust Sony to produce television sets with broad appeal, and the Sony A80L is our pick for the best super-sized model for most people. It qualifies for this list because of the 83-inch version that the A80L is available in, and it combines that large screen with an excellent overall aesthetic and an appealing package of features.
Our Sony A80L review will give you the full rundown on this set, and the write-up includes phrases such as "insightful, composed and dynamic images" and "very capable upscaler" – which gives you some idea of how good this TV is. 4K content looks fantastic, and lower-resolution sources end up looking almost as good too.
There are a few minor annoyances – only half of the four HDMI ports use the preferable 2.1 standard – but overall you're getting plenty of value for your money. And the price is of course an important consideration here too: as the Sony A80L is a slightly older television now, you can pick it up for a very reasonable price indeed.
Most versatile
There's a lot to like about the Hisense U8N, but what we like the most about it is its versatility: it can switch between movies, gaming, sports, or anything else you want to look at, and the TV will perform well. Despite excelling in all these different categories, you won't pay over the odds either, which is another point in this model's favour.
Our Hisense U8N review talks about "composed and convincing" 4K pictures, "confident" upscaling, and support for a 144 Hz refresh rate that's going to please PC gamers (note that only two of the four HDMI supports HDMI 2.1, though). In summary, it's a super-large TV purchase that "makes plenty of sense" for a lot of buyers.
Admittedly, it doesn't score a full five stars out of five in every department – you're probably going to want to invest in a soundbar for example – but when you're weighing up the pros and cons here, there aren't many cons to talk about. The television also supports a full set of HDR standards, further emphasising its flexibility.
Best Mini-LED
When you see the phrase "picture perfection" at the top of our Samsung QN95D review, you know you're going to be in for a televisual treat – and this is a set that delivers in all the areas that matter. It's an incredible flagship TV from Samsung that combines brilliant picture processing with impressively high levels of brightness.
"The Samsung QN95D adds state-of-the-art processing to its Mini LED backlight and class-leading local dimming to deliver a performance that looks and sounds stunning," we wrote in our review, and the design and software of the set don't disappoint either. The only real question is whether or not you can afford it.
With four full HDMI 2.1 ports available, broad HDR standard support, a range of useful gaming features, and built-in sound quality that's way above average too, it's hard to find fault with the Samsung QN95D. It's also difficult to know how Samsung is going to find areas to improve here, once it's time to refresh this particular line.
Best 8K option
If you want an 8K resolution to go along with your 80+ inch screen size, then there's nothing better than the Samsung QN900D. Okay, this television set is going to cost you a serious amount of cash, but it produces a picture that's difficult to match – and if you're getting such a big display, why not get more pixels to fill it out as well?
Have a read of our Samsung QN900D review, and you'll see we described this model as "state-of-the-art", "class-leading", and "impressive" – it's an "amazing technological achievement" that is able to "deliver remarkable performance", thanks in part due to the on-board AI processing that tunes the picture and sound quality as you go.
There are plenty of features here to help get you the best viewing experience possible – including the One Connect box that keeps installation easy – and it's also a great choice for gamers, with four HDMI 2.1 ports and a dedicated gaming mode. This is a fantastic, super-sized TV that's going to serve you well for many years to come.
Honourable mentions
Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED 4K TV (2024): Not available in the UK over 75-inches, which is why it's not in this list – but there is an 85-inch model in the USA.
LG OLED C4: A step down from LG's best-of-best 'G' model, the C is still a very impressive option – and, despite less brightness, it's less costly too.
How to choose
The 80+ inch TV market is dominated by high-end models, including (but not limited to) the best 8K TVs, since the larger screen size benefits most from the increased resolution. However there are still excellent 80+ inch 4K TVs available – so you don't need to go for all those extra pixels if you don't need to.
There are both OLED and Mini-LED screens available, and the choice is increasing all the time – especially when it comes to the best OLED TVs on the market. As with any screen size, you need to be paying close attention to the different types of HDR supported, and the gaming features available (if indeed you're a gamer).
The most essential thing, when dealing with panels this large, is to have high-tech image processing to ensure that all content looks awesome on the big screen – when the picture is this big, you will see any imperfections, especially when upscaling from HD or (shudder) standard definition to 4K or higher.
FAQs
Is 80 inches the right size?
Obviously, an 80+ inch TV is really large, and will dominate most spaces. A TV this big should really be installed in a dedicated room, where it can take centre stage and its size won’t be an issue – maybe try measuring out the dimensions of some of the models on your shortlist to see how everything fits before buying.
You can theoretically sit up to 18 feet away, but given the increased resolution available these days you can sit much closer, making the experience more immersive. You should also consider investing in a multi-channel audio system, so there’s a big soundstage to accompany those impressive visuals. At the very least, take a look at the best soundbars.
Is OLED tech worth it?
OLED is widely regarded as the top display panel tech of the moment, but it also typically comes with a price premium as well. One of the choices you'll have to make is whether to go for the deep blacks and excellent contrast of OLED, or one of the many LCD alternatives.
There's no one-size-fits-all answer. OLED tech is generally superior, but the alternatives are now very close in terms of quality – it really depends on relative pricing. If you can, go and check out some of these sets in a physical store, so you can see any differences for yourself.
What about on-board software?
On-board software isn't going to be your most important consideration when buying a TV that's 80 inches or bigger, but it's worth bearing in mind. Google TV is just about the best built-in solution at the moment, but none of the competitors are going to let you down either.
This is going to be less of an issue if you're planning to plug in a streaming device, like an Apple TV or a Roku stick, around the back of your new television – you can also run apps from games consoles too. Don't fret about integrated software if you're rarely going to need to use it.
Reviewer panel
It's part of Mike's job at T3 to test the best TVs, including massive ones at 80 inches or larger, so he's often housing a brand new mega-set in his living room, treating it as if it's his own, to gauge its sound, picture quality and features.
Not only is Stephen an experienced freelance tech journalist, he's also a professional calibrator – which means it's his job to get TV pictures looking their best, and so you can trust his opinion on the best 80-inch+ TV sets.
Before contributing some high-quality TV reviews to T3, Simon was the editor of What Hi-Fi? magazine – so he knows what he's talking about when it comes to audio and video quality, and knows what makes a top-tier television.
