The Hisense UR8 (85-inch) is the best 85-inch TV in our scoring at 87 of 100: Hisense lists an RGB MiniLED backlight, a native 180Hz refresh rate, 4 x HDMI 2.1 and an Ultra Low Reflection Panel, and P.C. Richard & Son listed it at $1,997.99 (Hisense’s US page shows no price). The TCL QM7L at $1,499.99 is our best value at 83 points, with up to 3,000 peak nits, a 144Hz panel and 4x HDMI 2.1. Every score is our own judgment from maker pages read on 2026-11-03, and no company paid for or adjusted a position.
$1,899.99 beside a $2,399.99 list price on Sony’s 85-inch page read on 2026-11-03
Sony buyers who want an 85-inch Mini LED TV with Google TV for under $2,000
Pick by what you want
Best overall
Hisense UR8 (85-inch)
Best value
TCL QM7L
Brightest published (up to 10,000 nits)
TCL X11L
Fastest refresh (4K 240 Hz) and 8K
Samsung Neo QLED 8K QN990H
Micro RGB with Glare Free
Samsung Micro RGB R95H
Sony’s best anti-glare screen
Sony BRAVIA 9 II
Samsung under $2,000
Samsung Neo QLED QN80H
The ranking
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Hisense UR8 (85-inch)
Answrs VerdictIt scores 87 of 100, first on an RGB MiniLED backlight, a native 180Hz panel, 4 HDMI 2.1 ports, a low-reflection panel and a $1,997.99 retail price.
Price (85-inch): Not published on Hisense’s US page; $1,997.99, reduced from a regular $3,499.99, at P.C. Richard & Son for model 85UR8SG read on 2026-11-03Panel: LCD with an RGB MiniLED backlight and RGB local dimming; Hi-View AI Engine RGB; Ultra Low Reflection PanelRefresh rate: Native 180Hz; Native 180Hz Game Mode; VRR/ALLMHDMI: 4 x HDMI 2.1 (HDMI-3 eARC)Warranty and sound: 2 Yr manufacturer’s warranty; 2.1.2 multi-channel audio at 50W with Dolby Atmos
Hisense’s US page for the 85" UR8 lists an LCD with an RGB MiniLED backlight, RGB local dimming, the Hi-View AI Engine RGB and an Ultra Low Reflection Panel. It has a native 180Hz refresh rate, a Native 180Hz Game Mode and VRR/ALLM, and 4 x HDMI 2.1 with eARC on HDMI-3. Sound is 2.1.2 multi-channel at 50W with Dolby Atmos, and the warranty is 2 Yr. Hisense’s US page shows no price; P.C. Richard & Son listed model 85UR8SG at $1,997.99, reduced from a regular $3,499.99, on 2026-11-03. Hisense publishes no peak-brightness figure on that page.
Go ifBuyers who want an RGB MiniLED backlight, a 180Hz panel and four HDMI 2.1 ports in an 85-inch TV for under $2,000 at retail
Skip ifYou want a peak-brightness figure from the maker, since Hisense’s US page publishes none
Why #1 over #2: It leads the TCL QM7L by 87 points to 83 on an RGB MiniLED backlight and a 180Hz panel against 144Hz, though the QM7L costs $1,499.99 and lists up to 3,000 peak nits.
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TCL QM7L
Answrs VerdictIt scores 83 and is our best value: $1,499.99 for an anti-reflective Mini LED panel, up to 3,000 peak nits, 144Hz and 4 HDMI 2.1 ports.
Price (85-inch): $1,499.99 beside a $2,499.99 compare-at price for the 85" size on TCL’s US store read on 2026-11-03Panel: SQD Mini LED with up to 2,100+ discrete dimming zones; HVA 2.0 Pro Panel, anti-reflectiveRefresh rate: 144Hz panel refresh rateHDMI: 4x HDMI 2.1 (HDMI 1-2: 4K@144Hz, HDMI 3-4: 4K@60Hz); HDMI4 with eARCPeak brightness: Up to 3,000 peak nits
TCL’s US store lists the 85" QM7L at $1,499.99 beside a $2,499.99 compare-at price. It uses an SQD Mini LED display with up to 2,100+ discrete dimming zones and an anti-reflective HVA 2.0 Pro Panel, and TCL lists up to 3,000 peak nits. The panel refresh rate is 144Hz. It has 4x HDMI 2.1, with HDMI 1-2 at 4K@144Hz and HDMI 3-4 at 4K@60Hz, and eARC on HDMI4.
Go ifThe lowest price for a bright 85-inch Mini LED TV with four HDMI 2.1 ports and an anti-reflective panel
Skip ifYou need more than two HDMI ports that run 4K at 144Hz
Why #2 over #3: It scores 83 against 75 for the TCL QM9K on 4x HDMI 2.1 and a $1,499.99 price, though the QM9K lists HDR 6500 nits.
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TCL QM9K
Answrs VerdictIt scores 75 on HDR 6500 nits, a 144Hz panel, an anti-reflective screen and a $1,999.99 price, held back by HDMI ports with no stated 2.1 rating.
Price (85-inch): $1,999.99 beside a $3,999.99 compare-at price for the 85" size on TCL’s US store read on 2026-11-03Panel: QD-Mini LED with up to LD6000 Precise Dimming; CrystGlow WHVA Panel with an anti-reflective screenRefresh rate: 144Hz native refresh rate; Game Accelerator 288 (up to 288 VRR gaming)HDMI: 4 HDMI (1 eARC)Peak brightness: HDR 6500 nits
TCL’s US store lists the 85" QM9K at $1,999.99 beside a $3,999.99 compare-at price. It is a QD-Mini LED TV with up to LD6000 Precise Dimming, a CrystGlow WHVA Panel and an anti-reflective screen, and TCL lists HDR 6500 nits. The native refresh rate is 144Hz, with Game Accelerator 288 for up to 288 VRR gaming. TCL lists 4 HDMI with 1 eARC but does not rate those ports for HDMI 2.1 on this page.
Go ifBright rooms where you want TCL’s HDR 6500 nits figure on an 85-inch screen for $1,999.99
Skip ifYou want the page to rate each HDMI port for HDMI 2.1 or 4K at 120Hz, which this page does not
Why #3 over #4: It ties the Samsung Micro RGB R95H at 75 and ranks higher on a $1,999.99 price against $4,999.99.
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Samsung Micro RGB R95H
Answrs VerdictIt scores 75 on Micro RGB, 165 Hz, four 4K 165 Hz HDMI ports and Glare Free, held back by a $4,999.99 price.
Price (85-inch): $4,999.99 beside a $6,499.99 list price on Samsung’s 85-inch page read on 2026-11-03Panel: Micro RGB with Micro RGB Technology contrast and Ultimate Micro Dimming Pro; Micro RGB AI Engine Pro; Glare FreeRefresh rate: 165 Hz (VRR Support)HDMI: 4 HDMI; maximum input rate 4K 165 Hz (for HDMI 1/2/3/4)Peak brightness: Not published on Samsung’s page
Samsung’s 85-inch page lists the R95H at $4,999.99 beside a $6,499.99 list price. It is a Micro RGB TV with Micro RGB Technology contrast, Ultimate Micro Dimming Pro, the Micro RGB AI Engine Pro and a Glare Free screen. The refresh rate is 165 Hz with VRR support, and all 4 HDMI ports take a maximum input rate of 4K 165 Hz. Samsung publishes no peak-brightness figure.
Go ifBuyers who want Samsung’s Micro RGB backlight, a Glare Free screen and four HDMI ports that all take 4K at 165 Hz
Skip ifYou want to stay under $2,000
Why #4 over #5: It ties the TCL X11L at 75 and ranks higher on 165 Hz against 144Hz at the same $4,999.99 price.
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TCL X11L
Answrs VerdictIt scores 75 on up to 10,000 peak nits, four 4K@144Hz HDMI 2.1 ports and an anti-reflective panel, held back by a $4,999.99 price; it ties the R95H and ranks below it on 144Hz against 165 Hz.
Price (85-inch): $4,999.99 beside a $7,999.99 compare-at price for the 85" size on TCL’s US store read on 2026-11-03Panel: SQD-Mini LED with up to LD20000 Precise Dimming Series; WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel, anti-reflectiveRefresh rate: 144Hz panel refresh rateHDMI: 4x HDMI 2.1 (4K@144HZ); HDMI 1 with eARCPeak brightness: Up to 10,000 peak nits
TCL’s US store lists the 85" X11L at $4,999.99 beside a $7,999.99 compare-at price. It uses an SQD-Mini LED panel with up to LD20000 Precise Dimming Series and an anti-reflective WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel, and TCL lists up to 10,000 peak nits, the highest published figure on this list. The panel refresh rate is 144Hz, with 4x HDMI 2.1 at 4K@144HZ and eARC on HDMI 1.
Go ifThe highest published brightness and dimming figures on this list: up to 10,000 peak nits and up to LD20000 dimming
Skip ifYou want TCL brightness for less money (see the QM9K at $1,999.99)
Why #5 over #6: It scores 75 against 67 for the Samsung Neo QLED QN80H on up to 10,000 peak nits and an anti-reflective panel, though the QN80H costs $1,799.99.
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Samsung Neo QLED QN80H
Answrs VerdictIt scores 67 on a $1,799.99 price, 144 Hz and four 4K 144 Hz HDMI ports, held back by no stated anti-glare screen or brightness figure.
Price (85-inch): $1,799.99 beside a $2,999.99 list price on Samsung’s 85-inch page read on 2026-11-03Panel: Neo QLED with Quantum Mini LED and Supreme Mini LED Dimming; NQ4 AI Gen2 ProcessorRefresh rate: 144 Hz (VRR Support)HDMI: 4 HDMI; maximum input rate 4K 144 Hz (for HDMI 1/2/3/4)Peak brightness: Not published on Samsung’s page
Samsung’s 85-inch page lists the QN80H at $1,799.99 beside a $2,999.99 list price. It is a Neo QLED with Quantum Mini LED, Supreme Mini LED Dimming and the NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor. The refresh rate is 144 Hz with VRR support, and all 4 HDMI ports take a maximum input rate of 4K 144 Hz. The spec list states no anti-reflection screen and no peak-brightness figure.
Go ifA Samsung Mini LED TV at 85 inches for $1,799.99 with four HDMI ports that take 4K at 144 Hz
Skip ifYou watch in a bright room and want a stated anti-glare screen
Why #6 over #7: It ties the Samsung Neo QLED 8K QN990H at 67 and ranks higher on a $1,799.99 price against $7,999.99.
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Samsung Neo QLED 8K QN990H
Answrs VerdictIt scores 67, tied with the QN80H, on 4K 240 Hz, five HDMI ports and Glare Free, and ranks below it on a $7,999.99 price.
Price (85-inch): $7,999.99 beside an $8,499.99 list price on Samsung’s 85-inch page read on 2026-11-03Panel: Neo QLED 8K (7680 x 4320) with Quantum Mini LED Pro and Ultimate 8K Dimming Pro; NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor; Glare FreeRefresh rate: 120 Hz / 4K 240 Hz (VRR Support); Motion Xcelerator 240 HzHDMI: 5 HDMI; maximum input rate 8K 120 Hz, 4K 240 Hz (for HDMI 1/2/3/4/5); Wireless One ConnectPeak brightness: Not published on Samsung’s page
Samsung’s 85-inch page lists the QN990H at $7,999.99 beside an $8,499.99 list price. It is a Neo QLED 8K TV at 7680 x 4320 with Quantum Mini LED Pro, Ultimate 8K Dimming Pro, the NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor and a Glare Free screen. The refresh rate is 120 Hz at 8K and 4K 240 Hz with VRR support, and all 5 HDMI ports take 8K 120 Hz and 4K 240 Hz, with a Wireless One Connect box. Samsung publishes no peak-brightness figure.
Go ifThe only 8K set here, with the fastest stated refresh (4K 240 Hz) and five HDMI ports that all take it
Skip ifYou want the most screen for the money, since it costs $7,999.99
Why #7 over #8: It scores 67 against 57 for the Sony BRAVIA 7 II on 4K 240 Hz, five rated HDMI ports and Glare Free, though the Sony has a True RGB backlight and costs $3,499.99.
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Sony BRAVIA 7 II
Answrs VerdictIt scores 57 on True RGB and a $3,499.99 price, held back by a 120Hz panel, two stated HDMI 2.1 ports and no stated anti-glare screen.
Price (85-inch): $3,499.99 beside a $3,999.99 MSRP on Sony’s 85-inch page read on 2026-11-03Panel: True RGB: an RGB Mini LED backlight with independently controlled red, green and blue LEDs; X-Wide Angle ProRefresh rate: Native 120Hz refresh rate at 4KHDMI: 4 HDMI ports, with at least two supporting HDMI 2.1 features like 4K/120, VRR and ALLMPeak brightness: Not published on Sony’s page
Sony’s 85-inch page lists the BRAVIA 7 II at $3,499.99 beside a $3,999.99 MSRP. Sony calls it True RGB: an RGB Mini LED backlight with independently controlled red, green and blue LEDs, with X-Wide Angle Pro for side seats. It has a native 120Hz refresh rate at 4K and 4 HDMI ports, with at least two supporting HDMI 2.1 features like 4K/120, VRR and ALLM. Sony publishes no peak-brightness figure or anti-glare claim for this model.
Go ifSony fans who want an RGB Mini LED backlight at 85 inches for less than the BRAVIA 9 II
Skip ifYou need more than two HDMI 2.1 ports for consoles and a PC
Why #8 over #9: It scores 57 against 54 for the Sony BRAVIA 9 II on a $3,499.99 price against $6,499.99, though the 9 II has Sony’s best anti-glare technology.
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Sony BRAVIA 9 II
Answrs VerdictIt scores 54 on True RGB and Sony’s best anti-glare technology, held back by a 120Hz panel, no stated HDMI 2.1 port count and $6,499.99.
Price (85-inch): $6,499.99 MSRP on Sony’s 85-inch page read on 2026-11-03Panel: True RGB with independently controlled red, green and blue LEDs; Sony’s best anti-glare technology; X-Wide Angle ProRefresh rate: Native 120Hz panel; XR Motion ClarityHDMI: HDMI 2.1 inputs with support for 4K/120, VRR and ALLM (port count not stated on the page)Peak brightness: Not published on Sony’s page
Sony’s 85-inch page lists the BRAVIA 9 II at a $6,499.99 MSRP. It is Sony’s flagship True RGB TV with independently controlled red, green and blue LEDs, Sony’s best anti-glare technology and X-Wide Angle Pro. It has a native 120Hz panel with XR Motion Clarity and HDMI 2.1 inputs with 4K/120, VRR and ALLM; the page does not state how many ports are HDMI 2.1, and Sony publishes no peak-brightness figure.
Go ifBright living rooms where you want Sony’s flagship True RGB picture and its best anti-glare screen
Skip ifYou want a high refresh rate or a lower price, since it is 120Hz at $6,499.99
Why #9 over #10: It scores 54 against 53 for the Sony BRAVIA 5 on a True RGB backlight and an anti-glare screen, though the BRAVIA 5 costs $1,899.99.
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Sony BRAVIA 5
Answrs VerdictIt scores 53, last: a $1,899.99 Mini LED TV with 4K/120fps over HDMI 2.1, but no stated port count, brightness or anti-glare screen.
Price (85-inch): $1,899.99 beside a $2,399.99 list price on Sony’s 85-inch page read on 2026-11-03Panel: Mini LED (2025 model)Refresh rate: HDMI 2.1 support with 4K/120fps, VRR and ALLMHDMI: HDMI 2.1 support (port count not stated in the page text); PS5-optimized featuresSizes: This page covers the 85" class; the BRAVIA 5 is also offered in 55", 65", 75" and 98"
Sony’s 85-inch page lists the BRAVIA 5, a 2025 Mini LED model, at $1,899.99 beside a $2,399.99 list price. It has HDMI 2.1 support with 4K/120fps, VRR and ALLM plus PS5-optimized features and a Game Menu, and it runs Google TV with Gemini. The page text states no HDMI 2.1 port count, peak brightness or anti-glare screen. The BRAVIA 5 is also offered in 55", 65", 75" and 98".
Go ifSony buyers who want an 85-inch Mini LED TV with Google TV for under $2,000
Skip ifYou want a stated anti-glare screen, RGB backlight or more than 120 frames per second
How we ranked these
This list covers current 85-inch TVs from Hisense, TCL, Samsung and Sony. Each pick was scored out of 100 with the same rubric from the maker’s own 85-inch product or store page, read on 2026-11-03: backlight (25 points; an RGB backlight scores higher than a standard Mini LED one), highest stated refresh rate (20), HDMI 2.1 or 4K 120Hz-rated ports (15), published peak brightness (10), the price for the 85-inch size (20) and a stated anti-glare or anti-reflective screen (10). A figure the page does not state scores zero. Scores: Hisense UR8 (85-inch) eighty-seven, TCL QM7L eighty-three, TCL QM9K seventy-five, Samsung Micro RGB R95H seventy-five, TCL X11L seventy-five, Samsung Neo QLED QN80H sixty-seven, Samsung Neo QLED 8K QN990H sixty-seven, Sony BRAVIA 7 II fifty-seven, Sony BRAVIA 9 II fifty-four and Sony BRAVIA 5 fifty-three. Ties go to the lower price, then the higher refresh rate. Best value is the lowest price among the picks scoring seventy or more. Every figure is vendor-stated, not lab-measured. Hisense’s US page shows no price, so the UR8 price is P.C. Richard & Son’s on the read date; that retail price sits just under the $2,000 line, and at its regular price the UR8 would score below the QM7L. Samsung, Sony and Hisense publish no peak-brightness figure on these pages, which lowers their scores. LG is left out because its 2026 OLED range has no 85-inch size: LG’s pricing release lists the G6 at 83 and 97 inches and the C6 up to 83 inches. We also left out the Hisense UR9 and Samsung QN90H because we found no US maker page for an 85-inch model, and Vizio’s 85-inch Mini LED because Vizio’s page lists no price and a 60Hz panel. Contrast, color accuracy and sound are not scored. No company paid for or adjusted a position. Prices are those on each page on the read date, include sale prices where shown, and change often. Photos come from each maker’s own site: the Hisense UR8 photo is an in-room shot from Hisense Canada’s 85UR8SG page, and the others are product or in-room shots. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is the best 85-inch TV?
The Hisense UR8 (85-inch) scores 87 out of 100 on our rubric. Hisense lists an RGB MiniLED backlight, a native 180Hz refresh rate, 4 x HDMI 2.1, an Ultra Low Reflection Panel and a 2 Yr warranty; Hisense’s US page shows no price, and P.C. Richard & Son listed it at $1,997.99 on 2026-11-03.
What is the best value 85-inch TV?
The TCL QM7L at $1,499.99 for the 85" size on TCL’s store. It scores 83 with an SQD Mini LED panel, up to 3,000 peak nits, up to 2,100+ dimming zones, a 144Hz refresh rate and 4x HDMI 2.1. We define best value as the lowest price among picks scoring 70 or more.
Which 85-inch TV is the brightest?
Among makers that publish a figure, TCL lists up to 10,000 peak nits for the X11L, HDR 6500 nits for the QM9K and up to 3,000 peak nits for the QM7L. Samsung, Sony and Hisense publish no peak-brightness figure on these pages.
Is there an 85-inch OLED TV?
Not from LG in 2026: LG’s announced G6 OLED sizes go from 83-inch to 97-inch and the C6 tops out at 83-inch, with no 85-inch model, so no OLED is on this list. Every pick here is an LCD with a Mini LED or RGB LED backlight.
Highest refresh rate stated by the maker for the 85-inch size (Hz, higher is smoother) at a glance
Sony BRAVIA 7 II120 Hz (higher is smoother)
Sony BRAVIA 9 II120 Hz (higher is smoother)
Sony BRAVIA 5120 Hz (higher is smoother)
TCL QM7L144 Hz (higher is smoother)
TCL QM9K144 Hz (higher is smoother)
TCL X11L144 Hz (higher is smoother)
Samsung Neo QLED QN80H144 Hz (higher is smoother)
Samsung Micro RGB R95H165 Hz (higher is smoother)
Hisense UR8 (85-inch)180 Hz (higher is smoother)
Samsung Neo QLED 8K QN990H240 Hz (higher is smoother)
Highest refresh rate stated by the maker for the 85-inch size (Hz, higher is smoother), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
