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The best 85-inch TVs, and what it takes to get one on the wall

By SMART SC Editorial Team · Updated · How we research

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85″74.1 in41.7 in5 ft 8 in
A 85-inch screen to scale: 74.1 × 41.7 in, beside a 5 ft 8 in person.

Short answer

Best 85-inch TV for most rooms: the Samsung QN90F (Mini LED, Glare Free, four inputs to 165 Hz). Best value: the Hisense U7; brightest for the money: the Hisense U8; best anti-reflective big screen on a budget: the TCL QM8K; cheapest Mini LED: the TCL QM6K. For OLED, the size is 83 inches (LG C5, Samsung S90H). 85-inch TVs we list are 74–74.8 in wide and weigh 71.8–104.5 lb, so mount into studs, with two people, on a mount rated for the TV’s weight and its 600 × 400 mm VESA pattern (7 of the 8 models we list).

Key takeaways

  • 85 inches suits 8 ft 6 in to 11 ft 6 in from your eyes: large living rooms and dedicated TV rooms.
  • Weight: 71.8–104.5 lb without stand, so use a stud-mounted, rated mount.
  • VESA 600 × 400 mm on 7 of 8 85-inch models we list.
  • Mini LED dominates this size; OLED stops at 83 inches in our catalogue.

An 85-inch TV is a piece of furniture as much as a screen. Our picks come first, then every model’s weight, VESA pattern and footprint, because at this size those decide whether the install goes smoothly.

How we chose. From each spec sheet: backlight and anti-reflection, HDR formats, inputs with 4K 120 Hz, refresh, tuner and stand. We don’t test TVs; Sources link independent lab measurements.

Our picks

Mini LED85″ QN85QN90F

Drawn from the spec sheet, not a photo

Best 85-inch TV overall

Samsung QN90F Neo QLED

Neo QLED (Mini LED) with Glare Free · 2025 model

  • Mini LED
  • 120 Hz
  • VRR to 165 Hz
  • HDR10+
  • Anti-glare

4K 120 Hz+ on 4 of 4 HDMI inputs

Sizes85″ QN85QN90F

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Mini LED brightness with Glare Free anti-reflection (big screens catch more window light), four inputs to 165 Hz, and a center pedestal, so it can stand on a console narrower than the TV.

Mini LED85″ 85U75QG

Drawn from the spec sheet, not a photo

Best value 85-inch

Hisense U7 Mini-LED (2025)

Mini-LED with anti-glare low-reflection panel · 2025 model

  • Mini LED
  • 165 Hz
  • VRR to 165 Hz
  • Dolby Vision
  • HDR10+
  • ATSC 3.0
  • Anti-glare

4K 120 Hz+ on 4 of 4 HDMI inputs

Sizes85″ 85U75QG

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Four HDMI 2.1 inputs, native 165 Hz, Dolby Vision and HDR10+, anti-glare and ATSC 3.0, on a 25.9 in pedestal.

Mini LED85″ 85U8QG

Drawn from the spec sheet, not a photo

Brightest for the money

Hisense U8 Mini-LED (2025)

Mini-LED Pro with anti-glare low-reflection panel · 2025 model

  • Mini LED
  • 165 Hz
  • VRR to 165 Hz
  • Dolby Vision
  • HDR10+
  • ATSC 3.0
  • Anti-glare

4K 120 Hz+ on 3 of 3 HDMI inputs

Sizes85″ 85U8QG

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Hisense’s top Mini LED, with a USB-C DisplayPort input for PCs. It’s also the heaviest 85-inch TV we list, so plan the mount accordingly.

Mini LED85″ 85QM8K

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Best anti-reflective big screen

TCL QM8K QD-Mini LED

QD-Mini LED, CrystGlow WHVA anti-reflective panel · 2025 model

  • Mini LED
  • 144 Hz
  • VRR to 144 Hz
  • Dolby Vision
  • HDR10+
  • ATSC 3.0
  • Anti-glare

4K 120 Hz+ on 2 of 4 HDMI inputs

Sizes85″ 85QM8K

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TCL’s flagship with its CrystGlow WHVA anti-reflective panel and an ATSC 3.0 tuner. Two inputs take 4K 120 Hz.

Mini LED85″ 85QM6K

Drawn from the spec sheet, not a photo

Cheapest Mini LED at 85 inches

TCL QM6K QD-Mini LED

QD-Mini LED · 2025 model

  • Mini LED
  • 144 Hz
  • VRR to 144 Hz
  • Dolby Vision
  • HDR10+

4K 120 Hz+ on 2 of 4 HDMI inputs

Sizes85″ 85QM6K

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The lightest 85-inch we list, with Dolby Vision and HDR10+. A sensible way into this size.

Prefer OLED? The LG C5 and Samsung S90H come in 83 inches: see OLED vs QLED for whether that’s right for your room.

Every current 85-inch TV, measured

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Measured dimensions of 8 current 85-inch-class TVs, from each manufacturer's spec sheet. Sorted by width; click a column to re-sort.
TV (model, year)TypeW × H × D without stand (in)Height with stand (in)Depth with stand (in)Stand widthWeight without / with stand (lb)VESA (mm)Check price
TCL QM8K 85QM8K · 2025Mini LED74 × 42.2 × 2.143.814.9–85.8 / 91.7600x500Amazon
TCL QM6K 85QM6K · 2025Mini LED74.4 × 42.7 × 2.345.714.6–71.8 / 73.4600x400Amazon
TCL QM7K 85QM7K · 2025Mini LED74.4 × 42.7 × 2.344.314.9–75.2 / 80600x400Amazon
Hisense U6 (U65QF) 85U65QF · 2025Mini LED74.5 × 43 × 3.244.716.962 in between feet86.6 / 87.7600x400Amazon
Hisense U7 (U75QG) 85U75QG · 2025Mini LED74.5 × 43 × 3.245.614.825.9 in pedestal86.6 / 92.6600x400Amazon
Samsung QN90F QN85QN90F · 2025Mini LED74.5 × 42.6 × 1.14512.616.4 in pedestal95.9 / 110600x400Amazon
Hisense U8 (U8QG) 85U8QG · 2025Mini LED74.6 × 43 × 1.944.315.717.3 in pedestal104.5 / 120.4600x400Amazon
Samsung Q8F QN85Q8F · 2025LED74.8 × 42.8 × 1.14514.4–89.1 / 91.1600x400Amazon

Features side by side

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TV lineTypePanel (as marketed)Refresh / max VRR4K 120 Hz+ inputsHDR formatsAnti-reflectionSizes we listCheck price
Hisense U6 (U65QF) 2025Mini LEDMini-LED, full-array local dimming144 / 144 Hz2 of 4Dolby Vision, HDR10+–55″, 65″, 75″, 85″Amazon
Hisense U7 (U75QG) 2025Mini LEDMini-LED with anti-glare low-reflection panel165 / 165 Hz4 of 4Dolby Vision, HDR10+Anti-Glare Low Reflection55″, 65″, 75″, 85″, 100″Amazon
Hisense U8 (U8QG) 2025Mini LEDMini-LED Pro with anti-glare low-reflection panel165 / 165 Hz3 of 3Dolby Vision, HDR10+Anti-Glare Low Reflection55″, 65″, 75″, 85″, 100″Amazon
Samsung Q8F 2025LEDQLED120 / 144 Hz4 of 4HDR10+–55″, 65″, 75″, 85″Amazon
Samsung QN90F 2025Mini LEDNeo QLED (Mini LED) with Glare Free120 / 165 Hz4 of 4HDR10+Glare Free55″, 65″, 75″, 85″Amazon
TCL QM6K 2025Mini LEDQD-Mini LED144 / 144 Hz2 of 4Dolby Vision, HDR10+–55″, 65″, 75″, 85″, 98″Amazon
TCL QM7K 2025Mini LEDQD-Mini LED, CrystGlow HVA anti-reflection panel144 / 144 Hz2 of 4Dolby Vision, HDR10+CrystGlow HVA (anti-reflection)55″, 65″, 75″, 85″, 98″Amazon
TCL QM8K 2025Mini LEDQD-Mini LED, CrystGlow WHVA anti-reflective panel144 / 144 Hz2 of 4Dolby Vision, HDR10+CrystGlow WHVA (anti-reflective)65″, 85″, 98″Amazon

Getting it home and on the wall

  • Delivery: the box is longer than the TV’s width (74–74.8 in). Measure doorways, stair turns and elevator depth; many retailers offer room-of-choice delivery at this size.
  • Mounting: two people minimum. Use a mount rated above the TV’s weight, matching its VESA pattern, lagged into two studs at least (metal studs need different hardware). Types compared in wall mount types.
  • On furniture: pedestal models fit narrower consoles; feet near the ends need a top about as wide as the TV. See the 85-inch stand guide.
  • Anchoring: if it stands on furniture, strap it to the wall. The CPSC estimates about 17,800 emergency-room visits a year from furniture, TV and appliance tip-overs (2020–22 average).

Frequently asked questions

What is the best 85-inch TV?

The Samsung QN90F for most rooms, the Hisense U7 for value, the Hisense U8 for brightness per dollar, and the TCL QM6K as the cheapest Mini LED we list.

How wide is an 85-inch TV?

The picture is 74.1 in wide and 41.7 in high; the whole TV is 74–74.8 in wide across the models we list.

How much does an 85-inch TV weigh?

71.8–104.5 lb without its stand among the models we list.

Is 85 inches too big for a living room?

Not if you sit 8 ft 6 in or more from it. At 8 ft it fills about 42° of your view: big, but within what home theater guidelines suggest for an immersive seat.

Can I mount an 85-inch TV on drywall?

Only into wood studs (or with anchors and a mount rated for metal studs and that load). Drywall alone can’t hold it. Use a mount rated above the TV’s weight and its VESA pattern.

Sources (11)

  1. Samsung QN90F specifications sheet
  2. Hisense U75QG specifications sheet
  3. Hisense U8QG specifications sheet
  4. TCL QM8K specifications sheet
  5. TCL QM6K specifications sheet
  6. TCL QM7K specifications sheet
  7. Hisense U65QF specifications sheet
  8. Samsung Q8F specifications sheet
  9. RTINGS, Best 85-inch TVs (independent lab measurements)
  10. U.S. CPSC, 2023 Annual Report: Product Instability or Tip-Over Injuries and Fatalities
  11. U.S. CPSC, Anchor It! (TV and furniture tip-over prevention)
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