So, who’s ready for the future? Specifically the future of entertainment with 8K TVs. Sounds overkill since most movies still can’t shoot past 4K or UHD. However, you can almost say goodbye to traditional theaters with the best 8K TVs right now.
And you usually don’t have to worry about the 4K pixel resolution of films stretching to fill an 8K frame, AI upscaling ensures that you get the full picture more or less.
Well, at least that’s the case with the best 8K TVs we’ll be recommending.
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Samsung QN900C 85" 8K HDR Smart Neo QLED Mini-LED TV
PROS
- Mini-LED panel ensures better color accuracy and deeper blacks
- High native refresh rate despite 8K resolution
- Has FreeSync Premium Pro for living room gaming PCs
- Bezels are almost nonexistent
- Gorgeous picture quality
- Looks good even in a bright room
CONS
- Expensive, even with a discount
Specs:
- 8K UHD 7680 x 4320 Mini-LED Panel
- Neo Quantum HDR 8K Pro
- 120 Hz Native Refresh Rate
- HDR10, HDR10+, Hybrid Log Gamma
Our best pick also happens to be the most expensive, and well, it’s from Samsung so that’s to be expected. Big screen manufacturers have since started moving away from OLED and are now adopting the relatively fresher Mini-LED tech.
And as you can assume, Samsung is at the forefront of this shift. This is one of the best-reviewed TVs in the market right now and you’ll find it more than adequate for your usual entertainment needs, even gaming. If you do find it a bit too expensive, you can always reduce the size in the same webpage.
Samsung QN900C 85" 8K HDR Smart Neo QLED Mini-LED TV
Sony BRAVIA XR Z9K 85" 8K HDR Smart Mini-LED TV
PROS
- VRR is too valuable for gaming
- Gorgeous picture quality
- Looks good even in a bright room
- Excellent upscaling tech
- Mini-LED panel ensures better color accuracy and deeper blacks
CONS
- Expensive
Specs:
- UHD 8K 7680 x 4320 Mini-LED Panel
- Google TV OS
- HDR10 & Dolby Vision Compatibility
- ALLM & VRR for Gaming
If a TV is good for gaming, it’s also reasonable to expect it to be good at anything else, really. And for the Sony BRAVIA’s case, your expectations will be met and then some.
It’s about as expensive as Samsung’s flagship 8K TV though it puts more focus on gaming features as indicated by the Variable Refresh Rate spec or VRR. This lets the TV’s refresh rate adjust according to the game’s framerate. This results in better responsiveness and smoothness for gaming.
Sony BRAVIA XR Z9K 85" 8K HDR Smart Mini-LED TV
Samsung QN65QN800CFXZA 65" Neo QLED 8K Smart TV
PROS
- Samsung QLED panel is competitve as ever
- More manageable price
- Beautiful image quality
CONS
- Bezels look a little too thick compared to other models
Specs:
- UHD 8K 7680 × 4320 QLED Panel
- 120Hz Refresh Rate
- Certified(HDR10+ Adaptive & HDR10+ GAMING)
QLED sounds like OLED but that’s where the similarity ends. QLED is actually Samsung’s own iteration of an LED panel which is slightly a step-down from the Mini-LED in their flagship models. Regardless, this 8K TV is a great alternative if you prefer something more manageable.
It’s smaller, of course, but significantly more affordable compared to the previous two models above. You can still choose bigger versions of this at an increased cost, of course. And for gaming, it’s also great since it comes in 120Hz.
Samsung QN65QN800CFXZA 65" Neo QLED 8K Smart TV
LG NANO99UPA 65" Class HDR 8K UHD Smart NanoCell IPS LED TV
PROS
- Reasonably priced
- 120Hz refresh rate for an 8K screen
- Good HDR range
CONS
- Some batches have quality control issues (there's warranty though)
- IPS screens are more prone to backlight bleed and IPS glow
Specs:
- 8K UHD 7680 x 4320 NanoCell LED Panel
- 120 Hz Refresh Rate with TruMotion 240
- HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision HDR Support
In the budget segment, as far down as 8K TVs will allow, at least, there were some compromises to be made. Naturally, Mini-LED panels are expensive so this particular LG model comes with IPS instead, which is one of the more average screen panels right now.
It’s still impressive, just don’t expect the same level of precise blacks and color accuracy as Mini-LED panels. IPS still excels in providing you with better response time (for gaming) and a convenient horizontal viewing angle.
LG NANO99UPA 65" Class HDR 8K UHD Smart NanoCell IPS LED TV
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why are 8K TVs so expensive?
Because they're usually bigger and can accommodate more pixels. Moreover, the technology for them is harder to mass produce. -
Are 8K TVs better than 4K?
Of course. The improvement would be akin to wearing corrective eyeglasses after suffering from a mild near-sightedness.