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85 Inch TVs

Transform your living room with an 85 inch TV from The Good Guys. Enjoy vibrant OLED or QLED displays, 4K and 8K resolution, Dolby Vision, and smooth 120Hz motion for movie nights, sports, and gaming. Choose from top brands like Samsung, Sony, LG, Hisense, TCL, and Linsar.

Transform your living room with an 85 inch TV from The Good Guys. Enjoy vibrant OLED or QLED displays, 4K and 8K resolution, Dolby Vision, and smooth 120Hz motion for movie nights, sports, and gaming. Choose from top brands like Samsung, Sony, LG, Hisense, TCL, and Linsar.

Choosing the Right 85 Inch TV for Your Space

An 85 inch TV requires careful room planning to maximise your viewing experience. Room width should measure at least 3 metres to accommodate the screen without overwhelming your space. Viewing distance of 1.8 metres minimum prevents eye strain whilst maintaining the immersive effect that large-format displays provide.

Wall mounting requires studs spaced 40-60cm apart to support weights ranging from 30-45 kilograms. Stand placement needs entertainment units measuring at least 190cm wide with depth of 40-50cm. Samsung televisions offer precise backlight control that adjusts colour vibrancy and brightness, whilst Sony models feature LED backlighting suited to fast-motion content like sports and gaming.


Advantages of an 85 Inch TV

Large-format televisions deliver cinema-quality experiences through expansive screens that fill your peripheral vision. 4K resolution at 85 inches provides 3840 x 2160 pixels with sufficient density for sharp images from typical viewing distances. OLED 85 inch TV models add perfect blacks and infinite contrast ratios through self-emissive pixel technology.

Key viewing benefits include:

  • Gaming immersion with 120Hz refresh rates for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X

  • Multi-viewer capability allowing comfortable viewing for 6-8 people simultaneously

  • Dolby Vision and AI upscaling creating lifelike scenes

  • Gaming hardware support for multiple players with sufficient screen space

Samsung OLED 85 inch displays combine quantum dot technology with OLED panels for exceptional brightness levels. QLED screens use quantum dot technology to produce vibrant colours, whilst smart TV capabilities enable streaming from Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, and Stan. Smaller TVs cannot match the immersive viewing experience that 85-inch models provide.


4K vs 8K: Which Resolution is Best for an 85 Inch TV?

4K resolution (3840 x 2160) delivers 52 pixels per inch at 85 inches, sufficient for sharp images at recommended viewing distances. 8K resolution (7680 x 4320) quadruples pixel count to 104 pixels per inch but requires native 8K content to show meaningful improvements. Current streaming services predominantly output 4K or lower resolutions.

4K vs 8K 85” TV Price Differences

Price differences between 4K and 8K models at 85 inches typically range from $2000-5000 premium for 8K capability. Understanding OLED technology helps compare panel types regardless of resolution choice. The best 85 inch TV Australia offers balance features with value across both formats.


Sound and Connectivity Options for 85 Inch TVs

Most 85 inch TVs only deliver around 20 to 40 watts of audio power, which often feels underwhelming compared with the size of the screen. Adding a Dolby Atmos soundbar introduces height channels & a dedicated subwoofer, creating fuller sound that suits a large display. With HDMI 2.1, you also get 4K at 120Hz gaming support along with eARC for high-bandwidth audio formats.

Smart television platforms include Google TV, webOS, and Tizen operating systems with built-in streaming apps. Premium television options span various price points, whilst Hisense and Linsar models provide budget-friendly alternatives with HDR support and competitive specifications.

FAQs

Smaller TVs can’t compete with 85-inch TVs in terms of providing an immersive viewing experience. Our 85-inch TVs have a range of features that bring your viewing experience to the next level. 4K and 8K resolutions ensure crystal clear picture quality, while Dolby Vision and AI upscaling features create lifelike scenes much better than smaller TVs. Our 85-inch TVs also come with smart TV capabilities where you can easily watch your favourite shows from Amazon Prime, Netflix and Stan.

When it comes to gaming, our 85-inch TVs win over smaller TVs. The big screens make you fully immersed in the gaming world. Our 85-inch TVs are great options for multiple players playing games at the same time. On the other hand, a smaller TV may be restricted to a single player due to the limited screen size.

We understand that installing a big screen TVs like an 85-inch TV can be stressful due to the size and weight, that’s why we trained our staff to give you expert advice on how to install an 85-inch TV. While we do not provide direct installation services, we can provide you with a list of third-party installation services available at your convenience.

85-inch TVs have new models emerging all the time, but the most popular 85-inch TVs haven’t changed in the last couple of years due to cost-efficiency and exceptional quality. For example, Samsung’s 85-inch TVs have been sought for their precise backlight control. This technology adjusts the vibrancy and brightness of colours to provide vivid visuals with lifelike colours and contrast. Sony's 85-inch TV, on the other hand, is known for its LED backlighting control. This feature is great for watching live sports or playing 3A games where the device needs to render fast motions without compromising picture clarity. Linsar 85-inch TV is another popular option if you prefer hard contrast in the visuals. This model features HDR support that intensifies the colours, making it great for watching shows on Netflix.

Our 85-inch TVs feature large screens that greatly improve your entertainment experience. However, there are restrictions in terms of what rooms and spaces can fit an 85-inch TV. Ideally, an 85-inch TV is best for a home theatre with sufficient space. Setting up an 85-inch TV in a living room requires careful planning. Your living room needs to be at least 3 meters wide to fit an 85-inch TV. The minimum viewing distance for an 85-inch TV screen is 1.8 meters for a comfortable viewing experience.

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