Why stop at a 65-inch TV when you can go even larger? Whether you’re looking for a 75-inch or even an 85-inch panel, these are the big-screen TVs we’ve tested.
When it comes to TVs these days,65 inches isn’t considered nearly as large as it used to be. Sure,65 inches is plenty big—probably too big for small rooms and apartments—but with 75- and 85-inch models becoming increasingly common, anything smaller just doesn’t quite say «big-screen TV.» It’s also worth noting that super-big TVs are no longer super-expensive. There’s no need to worry about prices reaching into five digits: Many of the extra-large TVs on the market can be found for $1,000 to $2,000. That’s a pretty reasonable price for the amount of screen real estate you’re getting. Put these factors together, and it’s no surprise that more people are buying super-big-screen TVs than ever before. We’ve rounded up the top-performing models we’ve tested here. How Big Is Too Big? When you’re shopping for a supersized TV, it’s important to keep space in mind. Check the measurements of the TV and confirm that you can place it where you want in your home. If you’re planning to put it on top of a piece of furniture like a console, make sure the surface is wide enough for the TV’s feet, which are usually set far apart for stability. If you’re planning to mount 75- or 85-inch TV on the wall, check the weight and make sure you get the right size mount, and that your wall can support it. Keep in mind big TVs can easily weigh close to 100 pounds, so you’ll need a strong mount and an extra hand to install it. For more on this, see our guide on how to choose the right TV screen size. Going Even Bigger: Home Theater Projectors Rear-projection TVs might be dead, but projectors aren’t. Projectors are still the most popular way to set up very big,100-inch-plus screens. Their pictures aren’t nearly as bright as LCD TVs, and they can’t come close to offering the contrast of LCDs or OLEDs, but what they lack in contrast they make up for in scalability. If you want to spend the cash, a good projector or array of projectors can make a picture as big as you want, from comfortably couch-sized to IMAX levels and beyond. You can find 1080p projectors for a few hundred dollars, but you should expect to pay at least $1,000 to $3,000 on one that can show 4K, and that’s at the absolute lowest. Relatively small home theater projectors in this price range can produce over 300-inch pictures, but remember that the bigger the screen, the more the same amount of light (at least, if the lamp is maxed out) has to cover, and so the dimmer the picture gets.
