Amazon Omni Mini-LED Series Ember 85" Omni

The Amazon Omni Mini-LED 85" delivers best-in-class HDR and 1,400 nits of brightness for $2,018. Gaming is solid with 144Hz and FreeSync Premium Pro. Connectivity is rough and the smart platform is average, but if you want a huge, bright screen with a 4-year protection plan, this is worth a look.

The picture quality is the star here. HDR performance sits at the absolute top of our database, and overall picture quality is in the 94th percentile. That 1,400-nit peak brightness combined with 512 dimming zones means highlights pop and dark scenes stay dark without crushing details. Gaming is solid too, with a 144Hz panel and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro keeping things smooth. The audio is fine, a 2.1-channel setup with Dolby Atmos support, but it's not going to replace a soundbar. Connectivity is the weak spot, landing near the bottom of our rankings, so check the port layout before you commit.

Against the LG C5 OLED, the Omni can't match those perfect blacks, but it gets brighter and costs less per inch. The Sony BRAVIA XR A95L is a better overall TV, but you'll pay a serious premium for it. The Samsung Neo QLED QN990 and TCL QM8K are the closest rivals in the Mini-LED space. The TCL especially gives the Omni a run for its money on picture quality, often at a similar price. The Hisense U8 is another strong Mini-LED option that trades blows on brightness. Where the Omni stands out is that HDR score, it's genuinely elite, but the connectivity gap is hard to ignore if you have multiple devices.

At $2,018 for an 85-inch Mini-LED TV with this level of HDR performance, the value proposition is interesting. You're getting flagship-tier brightness and contrast for less than what LG or Sony charge for their premium sets. The bundled 4-year protection plan adds real peace of mind for a purchase this size. But the weak connectivity and average smart platform mean you're making some compromises. If picture quality is your top priority and you don't need a ton of ports, this is a lot of screen for the money.

The Amazon Omni Mini-LED Series Ember 85" is Amazon's shot at a flagship TV, and honestly, it lands closer than you'd expect. You get an 85-inch 4K QLED panel with 512 dimming zones, 1,400 nits of peak brightness, and Dolby Vision IQ. That's a serious spec sheet for a TV that doesn't carry a premium brand tax.

The bundle includes a 4-year protection plan, which is a nice touch for a panel this size. No deductibles, 2-day replacements, and you can cancel anytime. The Fire TV interface got a big refresh for 2026 too, with faster navigation and Alexa+ recommendations baked in.

Skip this if you need lots of HDMI ports or have a complex home theater setup. The connectivity is genuinely bad, near the bottom of our rankings. If you're a movie buff who watches in a dark room and wants perfect blacks, an OLED like the LG C5 is the better choice. And if you're tight on space, an 85-inch panel is a commitment, make sure your wall or stand can handle it.

This TV is for people who want a massive, bright, HDR-focused screen without paying OLED money. The 85-inch size, 1,400 nits, and top-tier HDR performance make it a great pick for bright rooms and sports. Gamers will appreciate the 144Hz refresh rate and FreeSync support. If you're a movie purist who wants perfect blacks and don't mind spending more, an OLED is still the better call. But for a big, bright living room TV with a solid protection plan, the Omni makes a strong case.