If you’re looking for the best TVs on the planet, then look no further than the best 8K TVs which still offer the best performance you can get.
While interest in 8K TVs does seem to be dwindling, they still offer a performance greater than any 4K TV is able to do. With the introduction of AI-enabled features, they’ve jumped up to even greater levels of performance, especially when it comes to upscaling HD and 4K content.
Given that HD sources are still broadcasted and streamed more than 4K sources, TVs that can upscale this resolution and make the image better are a must.
Which is why 8K has become such a big focus for the current generation of TVs, as they wring as much performance as possible from 4K video and HD sources. The use the latest in AI technology, able to remove noise, sharpen and clean up an image in a way that still looks natural. We think the picture quality on 8K TVs is superior than anything you get from a 4K TV.
When we review 8K TVs, our in-house and freelance reviewers make sure to test out how each 8K TV upscales content from standard definition to high definition, as well as gauging its HDR performance, black levels, and blooming. We also make assess the audio, design and features to ensure that you’re getting the best overall experience. The TVs that feature on this list are the best 8K TVs we’ve come arcoss.
There aren’t many 8K TVs available, which is why we’ve reduced this list to just three models. Samsung forms the brunt of the models on this list, but we’re not expecting many new models to hit the market in 2026.
So if you’re not interested in getting a 8K TV, we do have our best 4K TV list for you to look at. If you’re looking to get an OLED TV, then check out our best OLED TV or for a round-up of the best models on the market then there’s our best TV page.
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Every TV we review is put through the same set of tests to gauge its picture performance, usability, and smart features.
Tests are carried out over several days and are done by eye but supported with technical measurements. Testing by eye involves an expert watching a wide range of material to understand and determine a TV’s performance in fields such as brightness, contrast, motion processing, colour handling and screen uniformity.
We’ll consider the design of the TV in terms of build quality, study the spec sheets and see if the TV’s connections are up to spec, as well as playing video and audio content to ensure that the set handles playback as it claims. We also take note whether a product’s compatible formats and features are in line with industry trends or not to gauge whether it’s relevant for you.
Comparison to other related and similarly priced products is also important, to see if it’s missing any vital features and whether it impresses as a whole. After all this, we’ll come to a judgement on how the TV performs as a whole.
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Pros
- Phenomenally bright and detailed pictures
- Excellent contrast and local dimming
- Powerful and immersive sound
Cons
- More expensive than 4K TVs
- No Dolby Vision support
- Blooming becomes obvious with off-axis viewing
Pros
- Stunning picture performance
- Well-featured for gaming
- Improved performance with blooming
- Slightly more accessible interface
- Impressive upscaling
Cons
- Sound system falters when stressed
- Still some blooming present
Pros
- Brighter HDR picture than the Z2
- Improved upscaling
- Great black levels and near dark performance
- Slick webOS interface
Cons
- Even more expensive
- Not as bright as Samsung 8K Neo QLEDs
- Underachieving audio system
- TruMotion settings could use more finessing
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Phenomenally bright and detailed pictures -
Excellent contrast and local dimming -
Powerful and immersive sound
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More expensive than 4K TVs -
No Dolby Vision support -
Blooming becomes obvious with off-axis viewing
Each year Samsung comes out with a new flagship model, and each year it is better than its predecessors. The latest in that line of 8K flagship TVs is the QN900F.
As usual, there isn’t a lot (if any) native 8K content about, so the Samsung QN900F makes the most of the content available to it by upscaling 4K content to near 8K quality.
The QN900F absolutely nails the brief, removing noise and making HD and 4K sources sharper and more detailed than they’d look on a 4K TV; and it does this without producing a soft or noisy image.
Peak brightness remains around the same as the QN900D, reaching 2360 nits of peak brightness. That level of brightness feeds into high colour volumes and rich, saturated colours with HDR content, producing impressively bright and colourful HDR images that will leave your jaw on the floor.
The motion performance requires a few tweaks to the settings as it can introduce a few visual gremlins, and the new AI picture mode isn’t a complete success, coming on a bit strong with its colour performance. For now, it’s probably best to leave some of the AI-assisted features alone.
Input lag is quicker than previous years at 10.1ms, and there’s VRR technology in HDMI VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro that brings the latency down lower.
All four of its HDMI inputs support 4K/120Hz gaming, so you won’t need to worry about which HDMI port to place your console or PC in.
The sound system can track sounds accurately across the screen and this time around there’s decent bass produce from the TV’s built-in speakers. It’s an impressively wide soundstage and good levels of detail, but we’d still recommend partnering the QN900F with a sound system.
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Stunning picture performance -
Well-featured for gaming -
Improved performance with blooming -
Slightly more accessible interface -
Impressive upscaling
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Sound system falters when stressed -
Still some blooming present
The QN800D is the step down 8K model from the flagship QN900D in Samsung’s 2024 8K line-up, and it’s still hanging around if you’re after a less expensive 8K model.
Brightness isn’t as high as the QN900D flagship, and peak brightness is similar to the older QN800C at around 1000 nits. What impressed about this LCD TV is its black levels with blooming further reduced over previous 8K TVs, and blacks strong and full of depth. With its high peak output, the QN800D offers excellent contrast.
Nevertheless, 4K content looks excellent on this TV, with a wide range of colours, and impressive levels of detail and clarity available. The Movie is improved with a better balance in terms of colours. Upscaling is very strong with HD content looking sharp and detailed, while lower quality SD content looks decent, though we wouldn’t advise watching too much content at that resolution on your brand new 8K TV.
In terms of gaming little has changed compared to previous models. Four of its HDMI inputs can to handle 4K/165Hz, ALLM and HDMI VRR for game consoles, as there is AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for PC gamers. PC gamers also get the Ultra Wide GameView that elongates the image to 21:9 or 32:9 ratios, with cloud gaming supported in Xbox Game Pass is supported. We measured input lag at fast 9.7ms, which is fast for an 8K screen.
The Samsung Tizen interface has generally the same vibe as before with plenty of entertainment options to choose from, along with gaming support and lifestyle features such as Samsung’s screensaver mode. There’s something for everyone in this interface.
We don’t expect much from a TV’s speakers, but the QN800D is mainly decent. The soundstage is big and spacious, there’s good levels of detail and sharpness, and it handles dialogue clearly too but it lacks dynamism, heft, and power. You should definitely consider a soundbar for this screen.
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Brighter HDR picture than the Z2 -
Improved upscaling -
Great black levels and near dark performance -
Slick webOS interface
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Even more expensive -
Not as bright as Samsung 8K Neo QLEDs -
Underachieving audio system -
TruMotion settings could use more finessing
The price for OLED77Z3 has come down a lot from its £14,999 RRP, and isn’t available to purchase in the US. Regardless, if you’re after an 8K OLED TV, this is currently the only one still available.
The Z3’s performance is an improvement over its Z2 predecessor in terms of brightness, and we found that upscaling of less than 8K sources improved too. Peak brightness punches just above the 1000 nit mark, although that’s still not as bright as LG’s 4K OLEDs.
Black levels remain excellent creating impressive contrast out of the box, and in general with HDR content, we found the Z3 produced a fantastic performance. The scale of its images is a sight to beyond.
We do think that LG’s motion processing could be improved. It’s not as good as the QN800C, introducing artifacts such as judder in some of the modes. And while we did say that upscaling had improved, we still find that Samsung’s 8K TVs produce a sharper looking upscaled image.
The smart experience is much the same as what you’ll find on the rest of LG’s webOS TVs, with a wide range of apps to enjoy, lots of connectivity options and cloud gaming apps such as Nvidia GeForce NOW. We also appreciate that ads aren’t intrusive to the smart experience.
On the gaming front there’s Dolby Vision gaming support (with Xbox Series consoles) as well as 4K/120Hz, 8K/60Hz, VRR and ALLM supported across all HDMI inputs. We measured input lag at 13.6ms, which is still less than Samsung’s TVs if you want the fastest gaming experience out of the box.
The sound system is perceptively worse than the Z2 was, with distorted bass. It offers good levels of clarity and detail, but like most of the TVs on this list, you’d be better off with a soundbar.
If you’ve got the pockets for it, films and TV shows look great on this 77-inch OLED.
FAQs
8K carries four times as many pixels as a 4K TV. That’s a jump from eight million pixels to 33 million, and a resolution bump from 3840 x 2160 to 7680 x 4320.
That makes for a sharper, more detailed and clearer image. Watching 8K is akin to peering through a window, such is the level of clarity it offers.
Yes, in the sense that 8K content can be found on YouTube – although, while it looks beautiful, it’s mostly animals and helicopter shots of cities.
No, in the sense of any broadcast, physical media or content from streaming services. The issue of 8K’s lack of content has been brought up many times, but in order for 8K to get there, the infrastructure and end-user experience needs to be in place to stimulate demand.
You could. The 8K effect works best for big screen sizes, and it’s best to sit near enough so that the majority of your view is taken up by the screen.
Yes, it does, and that’s important as HDMI 2.1 supports higher video resolutions and frame rates, including 8K at 60fps. The specification also supports Variable Refresh Rates (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), which supported by the PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles. eARC is bundled there too, and with the higher bitrate that HDMI 2.1 allows for, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X can be piped through the TV to external devices from streaming services and apps.
Test Data
| Samsung QE75QN900F | Samsung QE65QN800D | LG OLED77Z3 | |
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| Input lag (ms) | 10.1 ms | 9.7 ms | 13.6 ms |
| Peak brightness (nits) 5% | 2360 nits | 1052 nits | 1003 nits |
| Peak brightness (nits) 2% | 2000 nits | 987 nits | 1000 nits |
| Peak brightness (nits) 10% | – | 1053 nits | 797 nits |
| Peak brightness (nits) 100% | 940 nits | 614 nits | 166 nits |
| Set up TV (timed) | 480 Seconds | 564 Seconds | 110 Seconds |
Full Specs
| Samsung QE75QN900F Review | Samsung QE65QN800D Review | LG OLED77Z3 Review | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK RRP | £4099 | £3499 | £14999 |
| USA RRP | $3799 | – | – |
| EU RRP | – | – | €14999 |
| CA RRP | CA$3999 | – | – |
| AUD RRP | AU$6299 | – | – |
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung | LG |
| Screen Size | 74.5 inches | 64.5 inches | 76.77 inches |
| Size (Dimensions) | 1680 x 319.8 x 992.7 MM | 1443.7 x 267.9 x 898.2 MM | 1717 x 323 x 1044 MM |
| Size (Dimensions without stand) | 958.1 x 1680 x 38.5 MM | 828.4 x 1443.7 x 17.2 MM | 984 x 1717 x 33.3 INCHES |
| Weight | 35 KG | 32.6 KG | 43.9 KG |
| ASIN | – | B0CYBZDNGQ | – |
| Operating System | Tizen | Tizen | webOS |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Model Number | QE75QN900F | – | OLED77Z39LA |
| Model Variants | – | – | OLED77Z3PSA, |
| Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 | 3840 x 2160 |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Types of HDR | HDR10, HLG, HDR10+ Adaptive | HDR10, HLG, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10+ Gaming | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ |
| Refresh Rate TVs | 48 – 165 Hz | 48 – 165 Hz | 40 – 119 Hz |
| Ports | Four HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB, Ethernet, RF input, optical digital audio output | Four HDMI 2.1 inputs, a headphone out, digital optical out, two RF aerials, Ethernet, three USB A inputs, USB-C CI+ slot | Two USB 2.0, USB 3.1, four HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, two satellite inputs, terrestrial input, digital optical output, CI+1.4, IR output |
| HDMI (2.1) | eARC, ALLM, HRF, VRR | eARC, ALLM, VRR, HFR | eARC, HDMI VRR, ALLM, 4K/120Hz, QMS |
| Audio (Power output) | 70 W | 70 W | 60 W |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, Apple Airplay 2 | Wi-Fi 6E, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth 5.3 | Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, WiSA, Bluetooth 5, Chromecast |
| Colours | Black | – | – |
| Display Technology | Mini LED | Mini LED | OLED |
