The 7 Best 85 and 86-Inch TVs of 2026, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: The only 85 inch QLED set in this ranking.

The Hisense E6 Cinema Series is an 85 inch Hi-QLED 4K UHD smart TV running Fire TV, in the $500+ bracket. It is the only QLED panel among the seven.

It ranks first because the panel is a step above the plain LED and Crystal sets below it. QLED adds quantum dot color technology, which gives the picture more vivid color than a basic 4K display. The Samsung U8000H is a more familiar name, but its Crystal UHD panel sits lower on the technology ladder, so the Hisense gets the edge in a ranking built around picture class.

Buy it for a living-room cinema on a big wall. The caveat is a short spec list, so check refresh rate, HDMI ports and gaming features on the listing before you commit. If you need a genuine 86 inch panel, this is not it.

Size

85 inch

Panel

Hi-QLED

Resolution

4K UHD

Platform

Fire TV

Our verdict: A straightforward Samsung 4K at 85 inches.

Samsung's U8000H is an 85 inch Crystal UHD 4K set in the $500+ bracket. It is the most recognized brand name in the group and keeps its feature list simple.

It ranks second because it trails the Hisense on panel technology. Crystal UHD is the entry tier of Samsung's lineup, with no QLED or Mini-LED listed. What it does offer is brand familiarity and a plain, dependable set for everyday television. It edges past the LG Nano model because that one asks you to judge audio processing, while the Samsung is just a straightforward big-screen 4K.

Buy it for general viewing from a name you trust. The caveat is that you are paying premium-bracket money for an entry panel, so a buyer who cares about picture should look at the Hisense first.

Size

85 inch

Line

Crystal UHD

Resolution

4K

Series

U8000H

Our verdict: Nano panel plus AI Sound Pro audio processing.

The LG Nano AI NU85 is an 85 inch 4K smart TV with AI Sound Pro, in the $500+ bracket. Its audio processing is the feature no other set in the group advertises.

It lands third because the Nano label sits below QLED in panel tier, and the Samsung beats it on name recognition for many shoppers. Where it pulls ahead is sound. Built-in speakers on slim TVs are often thin, and any software help with dialogue and bass is welcome in a living room without a soundbar.

Buy it if you watch a lot of movies and want better audio without extra gear. The caveat is that AI Sound Pro is processing, not a replacement for a real sound system, and the panel remains a modest tier. Hisense gives you a better screen.

Size

85 inch

Panel

Nano

Resolution

4K

Audio

AI Sound Pro

Our verdict: Fire TV and Alexa built into a big 4K screen.

Insignia's F50 is an 85 inch LED 4K UHD smart TV with Fire TV and Alexa voice control built in, in the $500+ bracket.

It sits fourth because the panel is the plain LED type, with no QLED, Nano or similar step up listed. The Samsung and LG sets above it offer more established panel names, and the Hisense runs the same Fire TV platform with a better screen. What the Insignia gives you is the simplest voice-first experience in the group, since Alexa is part of the package.

Buy it if you already live in the Alexa world and want a large screen to control by voice. Skip it if picture quality tops your list, since the listing names no advanced panel technology. This is a convenient set rather than an impressive one.

Size

85 inch

Panel

LED

Resolution

4K UHD

Platform

Fire TV with Alexa

Our verdict: A real 86 inch commercial panel at the lowest cost here.

The LG Commercial Lite 86UR340C9UD is a true 86 inch smart LED-LCD 4K panel in navy, in the $500+ bracket. It is the one real 86 inch set here that is priced like a mainstream option.

It ranks fifth because commercial sets are built for signage and meeting rooms, not living rooms. Fewer home features means less polish for gaming or streaming apps than on the consumer models above it. Yet it holds its place over the PK340S because it lists smart TV functions and carries the lowest cost among the 86 inch panels.

Buy it if you need exactly 86 inches, say for an office, a showroom or a basement with a measured wall. Skip it if you want consumer gaming features or the best possible picture, because the 85 inch consumer TVs are a better fit.

Size

86 inch

Type

Commercial smart LED-LCD

Resolution

4K UHD

Finish

Navy

Our verdict: An 86 inch commercial set with HDR.

The LG PK340S is an 86 inch UHD 4K HDR commercial TV in the $500+ bracket. HDR support and a commercial build are its two selling points.

It ranks sixth because the listing is aimed at installers, not home viewers. Consumer details are thin, and it lacks the smart platform description that the cheaper LG Commercial Lite carries. Even with HDR, a commercial display is designed around uptime and mounting in public spaces rather than cinema picture.

Buy it for lobbies, classrooms and meeting rooms where the screen runs for hours and an 86 inch panel is a must. Skip it for a home theater. The caveat is that this is not a living-room product, and you would be better served by the Hisense or Samsung in a house.

Size

86 inch

Type

Commercial TV

Resolution

4K UHD

HDR

Supported

Our verdict: The only weatherproof 86 inch set, for partial-sun spaces.

The Phonecessity L-100 is a weatherproof outdoor 86 inch 4K QNED smart TV, listed for partial-sun spaces. It is the only outdoor-rated set in the ranking, and the listing shows no price bracket.

It finishes last because it is a niche product. For a covered patio or poolside entertaining area it solves a problem the other six cannot, but almost every reader will want an indoor TV instead. The QNED panel and true 86 inch size are appealing, though the missing price and install details make it harder to judge.

Buy it if you have a covered outdoor space and want a screen that can live there. Skip it if you only need an indoor set. The listing says partial sun, so full direct sunlight is not stated as supported, and you should confirm that before buying.

Size

86 inch

Panel

QNED

Resolution

4K

Use

Outdoor, partial sun