Best 85-inch TV for 2024
With all the TVs available today and all the technical terms and jargon associated with television technology, it can be difficult to figure out what’s important. Here’s a quick guide to cut through the confusion.
Price: TVs range in price from $100 to more than $2,000. Smaller screens are cheaper, well-known brands are more expensive and if you spend more money you can get better picture quality. Most entry-level TVs provide an adequate picture for most people, but TVs last a long time, so it may be worth spending more to get a better picture. It’s also best to buy a TV in the fall when prices are lower.
Screen size: Bigger is better in our book. We recommend a size of at least 43 inches for a bedroom TV and at least 55 inches for a living room or main TV, and 65 inches or larger is best. More than any other ‘feature’, increasing TV screen size is the best way to spend your money. One of the most common complaints after purchasing a TV that we’ve heard is from people who didn’t go big enough. We rarely hear people complain that their TV is too big.
Assets: When it comes to entry-level TVs, the most important feature is what kind of smart TV system the TV uses. On mid-range models, look for a feature including full-array local dimming, mini-LED and 120Hz refresh rate, which (unlike some other extras) in our experience help improve the picture. Among high-end TVs, OLED technology is the best choice.
For more advice on buying TVs, see Buying a TV.
