The best 80-inch TVs of the year

This QN90B from Samsung is one of the best large-screen home cinema devices we've seen. Is not quite a steal at the price, but it's hard to find fault with its array of incredible display technologies. The Neo QLEDs in this TV literally outshine comparable OLEDs and some of the best QLED TVs we've come across, at an impressive 2000 nits, and of course, there's the excellent contrast, HDR colour and black levels that come with it. The 120hz variable refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro are there to please gamers and fans of fast-moving sports with reduced screen tearing and stutter.

Samsung’s Neo Quantum Processor 4K is its AI-powered image-enhancing tech, analysing every scene for optimum visual performance. Sound-wise, the QN90B fills the room with cinematic volume and range. Q-Symphony pairs the eight multi-directional TV speakers with your soundbar too for even more volume and effect. Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital and Object Tracking Sound+ will make the sound seem to originate from the right place on-screen. All in all, this is perfect for TV, Movie, gaming and anything you want to throw at it.

Possibly one of the most reasonably priced 80-inch TVs on the market, Hisense's 75A6BGTUK 75-inch smart TV is exactly what you want from a television - it's big, loud, and perfect for watching the footy.

Using an AI processor, the Hisense 75A6 upscales and reduces noise even on live television, giving sports, or live TV that extra sheen that you're not going to get on a standard TV.

At such an affordable price there are inevitably going to be cutbacks, and there certainly are some when it comes to screen technology. There's no QLED or OLED panelling here, it's a simple LED, which looks great - but just doesn't compare to the other, more expensive options on the market.

All-in-all, though - this is one excellent television that you simply shouldn't pass up.

For a gaming experience like no other, there are few TVs on the market that can even come close to the sheer excellence of LG's C2 OLED EVO television. Hitting that 120 Hz sweet spot in its stride without compromising on its impeccable 4K OLED clarity and true-to-life contrast, LG's C2 OLED brings any gaming experience to a whole other level.

The spectacle of the most stunning games can finally be given their due diligence with a monumentally massive screen, hair-raising 40 W speakers, and the crispest 120 Hz gameplay you've probably ever experienced.

Of course, the best OLED TVs with screens of this size don't come cheap. LG's gaming behemoth does have a proportionately massive price tag, possibly enough to deter the most dedicated gamers - but if you've got the cash to splash, you won't find a better way to experience the next generation of gaming.

At an inconceivably low price, Samsung's Q80B is one of the best-value QLED 4K televisions on the market at this screen size. And yet it doesn't fail to deliver the same visual excellence we've come to expect of Samsung TVs. The 120hz variable refresh rate means that you'll experience smooth gaming and reduced motion blur. This has six internal multi-directional speakers for incredible sound, and despite not having Dolby Atmos it still has the excellent Object Tracking Sound of the more expensive QN90B above.

There is no anti-reflection and ultra-wide angle screen though, so if you have a brighter room with a lot of reflections this may not be completely suitable, but for the rest of us, this is a small price to pay for what is essentially a paired-down QN90B. If the current price tag of a shade over £1000 is a little too high for your budget, there are still TVs that are a little smaller - such as some of the best 65-inch TVs we've seen - and all for under £1000.

Voice assistant integration is present too, with Bixby, Alexa and Google Assistant included. You have access to all of your streaming apps, and whatever you watch will look amazing thanks to Samsung's Quantum Processor 4K.

Samsung's answer to shoppers who want the wide colour spectrum and high dynamic range of QLED, but without paying excessive amounts of money for viewing pleasure - Samsung's TU7020 4K TV is a seriously brilliant deal on a stunning display.

One of its biggest draws, however, is the class A energy efficiency on the TU7020, which is practically unheard of, especially with such a massive television.

Yet despite its impressive Crystal UHD technology, the display itself is no match for a true QLED or OLED screen, with far less brightness, contrast, and vibrancy. That said, the Crystal circuitry is leagues ahead of normal LED screens and so for anyone other than cinephiles and serious gamers, this is a perfect performer.

Samsung's 75-inch QN700B is a true 8K display, with four times the pixel density of 4K TVs. At such a massive size, you'd be mistaken to think that the 8K screen would be somewhat sluggish, and yet the QN700B feels effortless to use. Samsung's Quantum Matrix Technology not only gives the QN700B its wonderfully instantaneous responsiveness but also actively upscales live television, and films to 8K. Samsung has gone out of its way to deliver a cinematic experience for customers like no other, with the gorgeous 8K Neo-QLED display on one side, and the six-point 60-watt surround sound on the other, colliding to create what may be one of the most decadent experiences ever to arrive in our homes.

And yet, decadence does come at a price, as expected - and there are no high refresh rates here, so this is definitely one for non-gamers and more general viewing, but if you're looking for one of the best televisions on the market this year, you will not find a better deal than Samsung's QN700B.

When it comes to buying a TV, there are not usually many variations in what a TV can do; refresh rate, screen technology, ultra-thin build, that's a given - but every now and then, you'll come across a TV with some truly awesome, innovative ideas in improving immersion, and Philips's 75PUS8807/12 is precisely that.

The television itself is beautiful; a 4K LED display, up to 120 Hz refresh rate (making it perfect for gamers), good sound - it's got a bit of everything, but our interest was instantly piqued when we heard about Philips' Ambilight.

By using an array of LED lights, the 75PUS8807/12 casts a wide array of colours onto your walls, giving the display a strange draw that is inexplicably immersive. As such, films, games and television becomes immersive at a whole new level that is worth exploring for yourself.

Bring the excitement of the pitch home this year with Sony Bravia's KD-75X89J 4K TV, easily one of the best televisions for sports streaming on the market. At 120 Hz with a breathtaking X1 processor which actively sharpens and improves images in real-time, so you'll never miss a moment because of motion blur or pixelation.

Despite the incredible high-response display, the actual LED screen is slightly unimpressive when compared to the 8K QLED and OLED screens that have been released this year so far.

Sometimes getting the biggest TV money can buy might not be such a great idea, if you're looking for something a little smaller, we've got a great selection of the best 43-inch smart TVs of the year that are bound to blow you away.

This Sony 75-inch model uses a Mini LED panel to achieve stunning results that are in some ways superior to OLED - enough to bring a tear to any tech lover's eye. Unlike OLEDs, Mini LEDs can’t be turned off pixel for pixel, but thanks to local dimming zones, they do come close.

The dynamic range of this TV, plus deep blacks and natural mid-tones, make this TV seriously bright with accurate HDR performance too. There’s a 120hz variable refresh rate of course, and it’s branded as ‘Perfect for PlayStation’ with extra features for gamers. If you can muster the cash for this one, it's a fantastic example of cutting-edge panel technology.

For the very best the TV market has to offer, there's nothing that can quite compete with Samsung's QN800B 8K Neo QLED display. The display itself is unsurprisingly brilliant, with all the colour, precision and depth you've come to expect from both Neo QLED and 8K and a maximum brightness of a whopping 2,000 nits, almost four times the brightness of a standard OLED screen.

The design and build quality of the QN800B are something born of elegance. With eight built-in speakers and an output of about 70W - enough to cause a minor earthquake in your home - this will really deliver impactful audio. But a star feature of this breathtaking 8K television is the 120Hz refresh rate. While this is fairly common amongst the 4K TVs of 2023, an 8K television is still a rarity in itself - so we couldn't be happier to see that refresh rates haven't suffered due to such a large panel.

Gaming, sports, films, and television shows all look and play spectacularly without a hitch, in the most impressive quality you've ever seen on a TV to date - and as such, it's priced accordingly. Only those with a large amount of spare cash will be able to afford it, but trust us when we say, it's worth it.