Samsung QN990F QN85QN990FFXZA 85"

The Samsung QN990F is the best 8K TV we've tested, with a display that tops our charts and gaming chops to match. But at over $8,000, you're paying a fortune for resolution most content can't even deliver yet.

The display is the headline here, and it's the best we've seen in our database. Quantum Matrix Technology Pro with Ultimate 8K Dimming Pro means the mini-LED backlight is doing serious work, and the NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor upscales everything to 8K with scary competence. Gaming is strong too, with 120Hz, FreeSync Premium Pro, and HDMI 2.1 across five ports. The 6.2.4 channel audio with Object Tracking Sound Pro surprised us, it's genuinely good for built-in TV sound, landing in the top 5% of all TVs we track.

Against the Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L, the Samsung wins on raw size and 8K resolution, but Sony's OLED delivers better HDR and smarter processing. The LG OLED evo OLED77C6HUP is the better choice if you care about perfect blacks and cinematic HDR, while the Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG gets you 80% of the picture quality for a fraction of the price. The TCL QM6K is the budget pick that makes the Samsung's price tag look even more ridiculous.

At $8,085 to $8,700 USD, this is not a value play. You're paying a massive premium for 8K resolution that most content doesn't even use yet. But if you want the absolute best display tech Samsung offers and plan to keep this TV for 5+ years, the future-proofing argument holds some water. Just know you're paying early-adopter tax.

The Samsung QN990F is the kind of TV that makes you question whether you actually need 8K, then answers with a resounding 'yes, if you can afford it.' This 85-inch QD-Mini-LED monster sits at the absolute top of our display rankings, and it's not close. The one thing to know: this is a statement piece for people who want the biggest, sharpest, most future-proof screen Samsung makes right now.

If you're looking for the best picture quality per dollar, this isn't it. Go get a 77-inch LG OLED or the Hisense U8 Series instead and pocket the difference. If you're a movie buff who watches in a dark room, OLED's perfect blacks will serve you better than 8K resolution ever will.

Buy this if you want the biggest, sharpest, most future-proof TV on the market and money isn't a concern. The display is genuinely best-in-class, gaming is excellent, and the audio is a pleasant surprise. But if you're watching mostly 4K content today, save thousands and get a top-tier OLED instead. 8K is coming, but it's not here yet.