Toshiba Z670R Series 85Z670R 85"

The Toshiba Z670R is an 85-inch Mini-LED QLED with best-in-class HDR and a 144Hz gaming panel that lands in the 91st percentile. At $1,100, it's a ridiculous amount of screen for the money. The smart platform is average, but if you're plugging in a console or PC, this is an easy recommendation.

The HDR performance is the headline here. Our database puts it in the 99th percentile for HDR, which means it's basically best-in-class right now. Mini-LED with full-array local dimming gives you deep blacks and bright highlights without the burn-in anxiety of OLED. Gaming is also a standout, landing in the 91st percentile. The 144Hz native panel paired with VRR and FreeSync Premium means fast motion stays smooth and tear-free. Picture quality overall is strong, sitting well above average. The audio is solid too, with that 2.1 channel setup and Dolby Atmos support. The weak spot is smart features, which land right around average. Fire TV is fine, but it's not the snappiest or most elegant platform out there.

Stacked against the LG C5 OLED, the Z670R can't match OLED's per-pixel contrast or viewing angles, but it gets brighter and costs way less per inch. The Samsung Neo QLED QN990F and Sony BRAVIA XR A95L are both premium flagships with better processing and build quality, but you'll pay two to three times more for similar screen real estate. The TCL QM8K and Hisense U8 are the real rivals here. Both offer Mini-LED and high refresh rates, but the Toshiba's HDR score in our database is a clear step above. If you want the best HDR for the least money at this size, the Z670R makes a strong case.

At $1,100 for an 85-inch Mini-LED with this gaming feature set, the Z670R is priced to move. You're getting a 99th percentile HDR performer and a 91st percentile gaming panel for less than many 65-inch OLEDs. That's a lot of screen for the money. The trade-off is that the display quality overall is only slightly above average, and the smart platform won't wow anyone. But if you're plugging in a console or PC and mostly care about HDR and high refresh rate, this is a screaming deal.

The Toshiba Z670R is an 85-inch Mini-LED QLED that swings hard at the gaming crowd. Native 144Hz, FreeSync Premium, VRR, ALLM, and four HDMI ports with 2.1 support. That's a serious spec sheet for a TV at this size. The REGZA Engine ZRi Gen3 handles processing, and Toshiba leaned on their Japan-based engineers to tune it. On paper, this thing is built to make a PS5 or gaming PC look fantastic.

But it's not a one-trick pony. Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, and a full-array local dimming Mini-LED backlight mean movie nights get real contrast and punchy highlights. The 2.1 channel audio with a dedicated bass woofer is a nice touch too. At $1,100 for 85 inches, the value proposition is hard to ignore, assuming the picture holds up in person.

Skip this if you want the best smart TV experience or the absolute best picture quality for movies. The Fire TV platform is just okay, and the display quality overall is middle of the pack. If you're a cinephile who values perfect blacks and wide viewing angles above all else, an OLED like the LG C5 is the better call, even if it costs more per inch.

Buy this if you're a gamer who wants a massive screen with top-tier HDR and buttery 144Hz motion without spending OLED money. It's also a solid pick for movie lovers who want bright, punchy HDR in a big room. Just don't expect the smart TV experience to feel premium. Fire TV gets the job done, but it's not the reason to buy this set.