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When it comes to TVs these days, 65 inches isn't considered nearly as large as it once was. And, since 75-inch TVs have dropped in price over the last few years, a huge screen is now within reach of almost every budget. I've been reviewing TVs for more than 10 years. As a certified TV calibrator, I use specialized equipment to measure each TV's brightness, contrast, color accuracy, color range, and latency for gaming. The Hisense U6SF Pro is the best budget-priced TV available in extra-large sizes, and the TCL QM8L is the best premium LED TV and a PCMag Lab Award winner for brightest picture. Beyond those models, this list has a range of excellent big-screen TVs for all budgets, so read on for more top picks.
Our Top Tested Picks
Hisense 85-Inch U6SF Pro
Bottom Line
- 5.0 - Exemplary: Near perfection, ground-breaking
- 4.5 - Outstanding: Best in class, acts as a benchmark for measuring competitors
- 4.0 - Excellent: A performance, feature, or value leader in its class, with few shortfalls
- 3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
- 3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
- 2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
- 2.0 - Subpar: We do not recommend, buy with extreme caution
- 1.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product
- 1.0 - Dismal: Don't even think about buying this product
Read Our Editorial Mission Statement and Testing Methodologies.
The Hisense U6SF Pro is an outstanding TV that punches well above its weight class, delivering extremely fast gaming responsiveness and impressive HDR brightness that easily outshines its price tag.
Pros
- Very bright picture for the price
- Vibrant, accurate colors
- Ultra-low input lag
- Good off-angle viewing
- Affordable
Cons
- Some light bloom
- No hands-free voice control or ATSC 3.0
Samsung 83-Inch S95H OLED TV
Bottom Line
- 5.0 - Exemplary: Near perfection, ground-breaking
- 4.5 - Outstanding: Best in class, acts as a benchmark for measuring competitors
- 4.0 - Excellent: A performance, feature, or value leader in its class, with few shortfalls
- 3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
- 3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
- 2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
- 2.0 - Subpar: We do not recommend, buy with extreme caution
- 1.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product
- 1.0 - Dismal: Don't even think about buying this product
Read Our Editorial Mission Statement and Testing Methodologies.
The Samsung S95H is the brightest, fastest, and most feature-packed OLED TV we've tested, delivering class-leading picture quality and the lowest input lag for incredibly smooth gaming.
Pros
- Incredibly bright OLED panel
- Vibrant, lifelike picture with a wide color range
- Ultra-low input lag is ideal for gaming
- Built-in 4.2.2-channel speaker system produces a detailed spatial audio sound field
- Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, and hands-free Alexa support
- Striking metal frame
Cons
- Samsung's smart TV platform still feels clunky
- No ATSC 3.0 or Dolby Vision
TCL 85QM8L (85-Inch)
Bottom Line
- 5.0 - Exemplary: Near perfection, ground-breaking
- 4.5 - Outstanding: Best in class, acts as a benchmark for measuring competitors
- 4.0 - Excellent: A performance, feature, or value leader in its class, with few shortfalls
- 3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
- 3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
- 2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
- 2.0 - Subpar: We do not recommend, buy with extreme caution
- 1.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product
- 1.0 - Dismal: Don't even think about buying this product
Read Our Editorial Mission Statement and Testing Methodologies.
The TCL QM8L SQD-Mini LED TV delivers class-leading brightness, vibrant color, and excellent gaming performance at a price that undercuts most RGB LED rivals.
Pros
- Incredibly bright picture with wide colors
- Responsive 144Hz panel with VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
- Clever remote with backlight, picture mode button, and brightness rocker
- Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, and hands-free Google Gemini
- Strong off-angle viewing, particularly compared with RGB LED TVs
- ATSC 3.0
Cons
- Colors aren't the most accurate out of the box
- Some light bloom can be seen, especially in letterboxing bars
LG Evo C5 OLED TV (77-Inch)
Bottom Line
- 5.0 - Exemplary: Near perfection, ground-breaking
- 4.5 - Outstanding: Best in class, acts as a benchmark for measuring competitors
- 4.0 - Excellent: A performance, feature, or value leader in its class, with few shortfalls
- 3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
- 3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
- 2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
- 2.0 - Subpar: We do not recommend, buy with extreme caution
- 1.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product
- 1.0 - Dismal: Don't even think about buying this product
Read Our Editorial Mission Statement and Testing Methodologies.
The LG Evo C5 is a fantastic-looking OLED TV with loads of features at a more affordable price than similarly equipped competitors.
Pros
- Vivid, accurate colors
- Excellent contrast and detail
- Sleek design
- WebOS with Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, and hands-free Alexa
Cons
- Not the brightest OLED
- No ATSC 3.0
Hisense 85U8QG (85-Inch)
Bottom Line
- 5.0 - Exemplary: Near perfection, ground-breaking
- 4.5 - Outstanding: Best in class, acts as a benchmark for measuring competitors
- 4.0 - Excellent: A performance, feature, or value leader in its class, with few shortfalls
- 3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
- 3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
- 2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
- 2.0 - Subpar: We do not recommend, buy with extreme caution
- 1.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product
- 1.0 - Dismal: Don't even think about buying this product
Read Our Editorial Mission Statement and Testing Methodologies.
Though more expensive than the last generation, Hisense's U8QG LED TV offers fantastic performance and loads of features for a price that's still reasonable.
Pros
- Incredibly bright picture
- Deep blacks
- Wide, accurate colors
- 4.1.2-channel spatial audio system
- 165Hz VRR with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
- Apple AirPlay and Google Cast
- Side-mounted USB-C port that supports DisplayPort video
Cons
- Only three HDMI ports
- Slight light bloom
- More expensive than its predecessor
Amazon Ember Mini-LED (85-Inch)
Bottom Line
- 5.0 - Exemplary: Near perfection, ground-breaking
- 4.5 - Outstanding: Best in class, acts as a benchmark for measuring competitors
- 4.0 - Excellent: A performance, feature, or value leader in its class, with few shortfalls
- 3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
- 3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
- 2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
- 2.0 - Subpar: We do not recommend, buy with extreme caution
- 1.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product
- 1.0 - Dismal: Don't even think about buying this product
Read Our Editorial Mission Statement and Testing Methodologies.
Amazon's Ember Mini-LED television offers plenty of features and a significant increase in brightness from previous models, making it a strong value for the price.
Pros
- Bright picture with balanced color and strong contrast
- Hands-free Alexa integration
- Supports Apple AirPlay 2
- 120Hz with VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
Cons
- Color gamut isn't as wide as competitors
- Can suffer from light bloom
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EDITORS' NOTE
September 28, 2026: With this update, we swapped the Hisense U65QF for the U6SF Pro as our newest best budget TV. Our remaining picks have been vetted for currency and availability. Since our last update, we reviewed and evaluated two new TVs for potential inclusion in this roundup and our other TV roundups. We currently have three TVs in PC Labs for evaluation, from makers including Amazon, Hisense, and Philips.
- Very bright picture for the price
- Vibrant, accurate colors
- Ultra-low input lag
- Good off-angle viewing
- Affordable
- Some light bloom
- No hands-free voice control or ATSC 3.0
The Hisense U6SF Pro stands out as our new favorite budget TV. Thanks to its strong contrast, accurate colors, and great gaming performance, it's simply a fantastic value.
Budget shoppers: Its MSRP for 85 inches is $1,999, but you can usually find it for just over half that. The 75-inch version is even more affordable, often available for a dirt-cheap $799.
Gamers: The U6SF Pro has a 144Hz refresh rate with VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and it's incredibly responsive. It nearly took the PCMag Lab Award for lowest input lag, but it was just barely outpaced by the Roku Pro Series OLED, which is only available in 55 or 65 inches.
- Incredibly bright OLED panel
- Vibrant, lifelike picture with a wide color range
- Ultra-low input lag is ideal for gaming
- Built-in 4.2.2-channel speaker system produces a detailed spatial audio sound field
- Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, and hands-free Alexa support
- Striking metal frame
- Samsung's smart TV platform still feels clunky
- No ATSC 3.0 or Dolby Vision
The Samsung S95H isn't just the brightest OLED TV I've tested yet; it's also among the most responsive, earning our first PCMag Lab Award for lowest input lag (though it has since been outpaced by the Roku Pro Series OLED). It sounds great, too, with a built-in 4.2.2-channel spatial audio speaker system.
Home theater enthusiasts: The S95H has a bright, colorful picture and powerful, detailed sound on its own, but its Q-Symphony feature lets you take it a step further. If you connect a compatible Samsung soundbar, the TV will combine its own 4.2.2-channel speaker drivers with the soundbar's for bigger, more immersive sound than you would get with either on its own.
Gamers: I measured a latency of just 9.2 milliseconds with a 4K60 signal on the S95H, among the lowest input lag I've seen. It also has a 165Hz native refresh rate with VRR, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and Nvidia G-Sync, so PC gamers especially will find plenty to love.
- Incredibly bright picture with wide colors
- Responsive 144Hz panel with VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
- Clever remote with backlight, picture mode button, and brightness rocker
- Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, and hands-free Google Gemini
- Strong off-angle viewing, particularly compared with RGB LED TVs
- ATSC 3.0
- Colors aren't the most accurate out of the box
- Some light bloom can be seen, especially in letterboxing bars
The TCL QM8L is one of the best-looking mini-LED TVs I've tested, putting out enough light to earn a PCMag Lab Award for the brightest picture and showing a color range that rivals that of RGB-LED TVs without any of the flaws specific to that type of panel. It's an all-around excellent TV, and considering you can usually find the 85-inch version for around $3,000 and the 75-inch version for around $2,000, very reasonably priced.
Brightly lit rooms: If your space has a lot of ambient light, the QM8L has the luminance to compensate. It's the first TV to earn a PCMag Lab Award for brightest picture, and that goes a long way when you're dealing with sunny windows.
Anyone considering an RGB LED TV: While they put out some of the most impressive color numbers in testing, RGB LED TVs consistently fall short when actually displaying most types of video, and suffer from poor off-angle viewing. As an SQD-Mini LED TV (TCL's name for its high-end mini-LED QLED TVs), the QM8L shows colors that are just as wide while remaining consistently vibrant when watching movies and TV shows, and it's comfortable to view from the side.
- Vivid, accurate colors
- Excellent contrast and detail
- Sleek design
- WebOS with Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, and hands-free Alexa
- Not the brightest OLED
- No ATSC 3.0
While it isn't the brightest or most cutting-edge OLED TV, the LG Evo C5 is one of our favorites for its value. It offers a fantastic picture, a sleek design, and plenty of features, including Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, and hands-free Amazon Alexa, and it's consistently available for far below its suggested retail price. The 77-inch model's MSRP might be $3,699.99, but we have regularly seen it for less than $2,000.
Value-conscious home theater fans: An OLED TV is your best bet if you want a great picture on a slim screen, and the Evo C5 delivers just that for much less than most OLEDs. It's an excellent all-around value as a home theater centerpiece.
OLED-curious TV watchers: If you've been considering switching from LED to OLED but have been holding off due to the price, the Evo C5 is just what you've been waiting for. It doesn't cost too much more than a mid-to-high-end LED TV, and that modest premium is justified by its style and performance.
- Incredibly bright picture
- Deep blacks
- Wide, accurate colors
- 4.1.2-channel spatial audio system
- 165Hz VRR with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
- Apple AirPlay and Google Cast
- Side-mounted USB-C port that supports DisplayPort video
- Only three HDMI ports
- Slight light bloom
- More expensive than its predecessor
Hisense's U8QG still leads the pack in overall value with its incredibly bright picture, wide and accurate colors, 4.1.2-channel built-in spatial audio sound system, 165Hz refresh rate with VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and its very rare DisplayPort-over-USB-C input. It's also brighter than the already nearly blinding U8N, all for a reasonable price. It has just one ding to it: only three HDMI ports.
Value shoppers: This is simply a great overall value for anyone looking to get a strong picture and lots of features without spending too much, even if it's pricier than the previous generation. It's even available in a massive 100-inch version.
Audio-focused home theater fans: The 4.1.2-channel speaker system built into the U8QG can produce a big, detailed sound field with plenty of directionality in front of you, both to the sides and vertically with height channels. If you want a spatial audio experience without buying a separate soundbar, this is an excellent pick. It won't make you think there are speakers behind the couch, but it'll otherwise offer much more immersive audio than most TVs.
- Bright picture with balanced color and strong contrast
- Hands-free Alexa integration
- Supports Apple AirPlay 2
- 120Hz with VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
- Color gamut isn't as wide as competitors
- Can suffer from light bloom
The Ember Mini-LED (formerly the Fire TV Omni Mini-LED) is Amazon's best Fire TV television by far, mainly because it's much, much brighter than any of its predecessors. It's loaded with features, including hands-free Alexa, Apple AirPlay, and 144Hz VRR with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. And at $2,100 for 85 inches, it's reasonably priced.
Dedicated Alexa users: Thanks to its far-field microphone array and hands-free voice control, the Ember Mini-LED is the best big screen for anyone who uses Alexa and has built their smart home around the voice assistant. And, unlike cheaper Fire TV Omni and Ember models, it has a terrific picture.
The Best 75-Inch (and Up) TVs for 2026 Compare Specs
A note about the TVs here: Generally, TVs of different sizes within the same line offer similar performance. We typically test one screen size in a TV's line and extrapolate its performance to other sizes unless specific specs indicate its capabilities differ. For TVs where we've tested another screen size, a note in the review indicates which specific model our observations are based on.
Is a 75-Inch (or Bigger) TV Too Big?
When you're shopping for a supersized TV, it's important to keep space in mind. Check the TV's measurements and confirm you can place it where you want in your home. If you're planning to put it on top of a piece of furniture like a console, make sure the surface is wide enough for the TV's feet, which may be set far apart for stability.
If you're planning to mount a 75- or 85-inch TV on a wall, check the weight and make sure you get the proper mount size—and that your wall can support it. Keep in mind that big TVs can weigh 100 pounds or more, so you need a strong mount and an extra hand to install it.
For more on this, see our guide on how to choose the right TV screen size.
Is It Worth Buying a 4K Projector Instead?
Rear-projection TVs might be dead, but projectors aren't. Projectors are still the most popular way to set up extra-large, 100-inch-plus screens. Their pictures aren't nearly as bright as LCD TVs, and they can't offer the same contrast as LCDs or OLEDs, but they are a lot more scalable. If you want to spend the cash, a good projector or array of projectors can make a picture as big as you want, from comfortably couch-sized to IMAX levels and beyond.
You can find 1080p projectors for a few hundred dollars, but you should expect to pay at least $1,000 to $3,000 for one that can produce 4K, and that's at the absolute lowest. Relatively small home theater projectors in this price range can produce over 300-inch pictures, but remember that the bigger the screen, the more light (at least if the lamp is maxed out) has to cover; this results in a dimmer picture. You can get brighter, larger projectors as well, with prices easily hitting the tens of thousands of dollars, and the option to align multiple projectors for really big screens or to get super bright.
Projectors are tricky, though. You need to place them properly, align the lens to cover the desired screen size and shape, and make sure there are no obstructions between the projector and the screen. You also likely need a good screen. Because projectors aren't as bright as LED-backlit LCD TVs, you want every bit of light that hits the screen to bounce off correctly into your eyes. That's why screens are an important part of a projector-based home theater, with a variety of treatments available that can range from less than $100 to well over $1,000 (and far beyond, if you customize your installation with carefully hidden motorized storage and the most advanced screen materials).
How Much Does an LED Video Wall Cost?
This is where big screens get slightly confusing and extremely expensive. It's also where TVs get much, much bigger than 75 inches. Although LED TVs are just LCD TVs with LED backlights, LED video walls are a completely different technology. They use clusters of colored light-emitting diodes to form each pixel and illuminate it, like OLEDs. The good news about LED video walls is that they can get very large. The bad news is that they have to be really big, which is a limiting factor if you want to fit a 4K picture in a given space.
First, be aware that mini-LED is not the same as LED video walls. The latter option uses those individual LEDs to form pixels. Mini-LED arrays, which are becoming increasingly common on high-end LED TVs, simply consist of hundreds of white LEDs backlighting an LCD.
Digital signage commonly uses LED video walls. If you see a huge light-up sign that plays video on the side of a building, it's probably an LED array. If you get close to it, like within 10 feet, you can probably see the individual pixels from each relatively large LED cluster. They're great for stadiums but not for home theaters.
That's changing with miniaturized LEDs, like Samsung's microLED video wall and Sony's Crystal LED wall. These newer video walls have pixel pitches of 0.8 to 1.2mm, which means the pixels are small enough that you can sit comfortably back and not notice the individual lights. They're still huge pixels compared with LCD and OLED TVs (a 4K 80-inch TV has pixels less than 0.5mm across), but they're much smaller than the big commercial signs with lights as big as your fist.
Video walls are also rare and wildly expensive. You won't find them on Amazon or at Best Buy. They're largely designed for commercial installations, meaning they're for businesses that need and can afford to install a massive video wall. They're supposedly available (or will eventually be available) for consumer use, but the consumers in these cases probably own mansions.
Where Is the Best Place to Buy a Big-Screen TV?
If you want a big LCD or OLED TV, the answer is pretty simple: Go to your local electronics retailer or shop online. Huge flat panels are available from many stores as well as directly from manufacturers. Want an 83-inch OLED? Hit up Amazon or Best Buy online, drop the cash, and wait for it to arrive. If you want to go bigger, especially past the 90-inch mark, you might need to find a specialty retailer.
Projectors are also readily available to consumers, to an extent. If you want to buy an entry-level or midrange home theater projector (plus a screen) and set it all up yourself, you can. If you're planning to spend tens of thousands of dollars to put together a first-class home theater, though, talk to an expert. Home theater installers, also known as custom installers, specialize in purchasing and installing your projection and speaker systems and may even handle the construction and electrical details for your dream home theater. High-end home theater equipment is usually only available through such installers, who also double as AV dealers; the top-end projectors aren't typically on store shelves.
As for LED video walls, that's trickier. You have to contact Samsung or Sony directly or find a contractor who can deliver and properly install LED arrays. Samsung recently launched one-piece consumer microLED TVs (though you won't find them at your typical Best Buy).
If all you want is a big TV, though, a flat panel is largely the way to go. To that end, you can't go wrong with any of the top models here. And no matter which TV you get, make sure to check out our guides on the best picture settings for your favorite movies, shows, and games.
