85" TVs & Above

For those seeking the pinnacle of home entertainment, the 85" TVs & Above category offers a viewing experience that truly rivals the local cinema. These colossal screens transform your living room into a fully immersive environment, perfect for movie marathons, gaming sessions and hosting the ultimate Grand Final viewing party. With flagship models from industry giants like Samsung, Hisense, LG, TCL, you can expect state-of-the-art picture quality that maintains incredible clarity and vibrancy even at this massive scale.

FAQs

1. How much space do I need for an 85 inch TV?

Bringing home an 85 inch tv is a significant commitment to size, so ensuring your room can accommodate it is crucial. Ideally, your seating position should be approximately 3 to 4 metres away from the screen. This distance allows your eyes to take in the entire image without strain while still filling your field of view for that immersive "theatre" feel. If you are placing one of these massive TVs in a smaller room, the sheer size might be overwhelming. In that case, you might consider stepping down to our 75"- 83" TVs range, which still offers a grand experience but with a slightly smaller footprint better suited to medium-sized lounge rooms.

2. What are the logistical challenges of installing such a large TV?

Installing an 85 inch tv requires careful planning due to its weight and dimensions. These units are significantly heavier than standard screens, often requiring a reinforced wall or a very sturdy entertainment unit. We strongly recommend using professional installation services or enlisting a friend to help lift it, as setting it up is definitely a two-person job. If you plan to wall mount it, checking our TV Wall Mounts & Brackets category is essential to find a heavy-duty bracket rated specifically for screens of this size. Ensuring proper ventilation around the unit is also key, as large bright screens can generate more heat than smaller models.

3. How do I choose the best 85" TVs & Above for my entertainment space?

When selecting a massive screen for a dedicated media room or open-plan living area, lighting conditions are the biggest factor. If you are setting up a dark, theatre-like room, OLED technology from brands like LG or Samsung will deliver deep, inky blacks that make movies pop. However, for a bright, sun-drenched Australian living room, you might prefer the high brightness capabilities of QLED or Mini-LED models found in TCL TVs and Hisense ranges. Also consider your seating arrangement; if you have a wide lounge suite, look for a panel with superior viewing angles so everyone gets a perfect picture. For more guidance, check out our TV buying guide where you will find expert tips to help you choose the right model.

4. Do I need a soundbar with an 85 inch TV?

Yes, pairing an 85 inch tv with a dedicated audio system is almost mandatory if you want the sound to match the picture. The built-in speakers on even the most premium TVs often struggle to project sound across the large rooms these screens inhabit. A high-quality soundbar or a full surround setup will ensure that dialogue is crisp and explosions are deep, anchoring the audio to the action on the screen. Brands like Samsung and LG often offer features that sync their TV speakers with their soundbars, creating a "wall of sound" that perfectly complements the massive visual display.

5. How does standard definition content look on an 85 inch screen?

When you stretch a standard definition or even a standard HD image across an 85 inch tv, imperfections can become visible. However, modern processors inside Samsung, Hisense, LG, TCL TVs are designed to tackle this with AI-powered upscaling. This technology fills in the missing details to make lower-resolution content look sharper and closer to 4K quality. To get the absolute best performance, though, we recommend feeding your TV with high-quality sources, such as 4K streaming or physical discs. This ensures you are utilising every single pixel available on your massive new display.