The latest evolution in the modern TV sets is the 8K resolution. According to the current trend in the market, it gives you the best picture quality.
With four times more pixels than a regular 4K TV, the 8K TVs offer the best and the highest resolution. The picture and the video quality of the display are sharp, crisp, and extremely detailed and are way better than what a 4K TV manages to offer.
Since 8K is very new to the market, only the best brands like Sony, LG, and Samsung have released the new models. Undoubtedly, these models are very expensive too.
As there is no 8k content available yet, these 8k TV sets make themselves useful by converting the already available 4k, Full HD, or regular content into high resolution 8k content.
There are very few options available and thus, we suggest you to check for a few factors such as HDMI 2.1, 8k certification, HDR, and viewing angle. To learn about them in detail, check the “Buying Guide” below.
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Best 8K TVs in 2020
As 8K TVs are not yet mainstream, there are not a lot of products available in the market yet. Thus our list is going to focus on the only few available products and rank them in accordance with their quality, performance, reliability and most importantly, pricing.
1. Samsung Q950 and Q900 8K OLED TVs
Winning the List is the Samsung Q950 8K OLED TV. It comes with the signature Samsung design touch. The incredible HDR performance, use of Cutting edge AI technology and the deliverance of the 8K Resolution, all in all, pack a good punch for the Samsung Q950. The same can be said for the Q900 as well.
The Q950 TV is much sleeker and is available in two screen sizes. The 82 inches and 75 inches models. While this stands as a 2019 iteration, the 2020 model aims for better features and interesting advancements for the same design. Samsung is set out to try its OTS+ (Object Tracking Sound+) technology which syncs perfectly with the image and sound.
Top Features:
- 8K Quantum Processor that enables better and great AI upscaling of the content from native resolution to 8K Resolution
- QLED Panel with an impressive 33 million pixel resolution overal
- 32 times better detailing with the Quantum HDR
- Don’t miss out on the little details with the 16X Array
- Ultrawide viewing angle and screen mirroring available
- Content Sync, Share with Google Assistant and also compatible with AirPlay 2 by Apple
- Intelligent mode on the TV controls the contrast and brightness of the TV depending on the lighting available in the room
- Single power cable connection for better cable management
- Chameleon-like back screen which blends to the background when turned off. You can also customize the screen for displaying other things such as album photos or the Time
- 4 HDMI Ports for connecting to the consoles and set top box.
- 1 Year manufacturer’s warranty from the date of purchase and also 1 year warranty on the frame
Available sizes: 55 inches for the Q950, 75 and 88 Inches for the Q900
Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
Interesting Takeaways:
- AI Upscaling
- OLED Display
- Bezel-less Display
- Availability in smaller size is a great quality
2. Sony Z9G MASTER SERIES
Sony disrupted the Smart TV sector when it came out with the Bravia line. The Z9G Master Series drives home the point that Sony knows how to handle a screen. Available in 85 inches and 98 inches size, the ZG9 delivers on the enormous Resolution.
Fit with an LCD screen, the Sony ZG9 comes with a Full Array Backlight Master Drive Technology. This gives you a behind the screen panel full of LED than edge strip LED. While this made the design of the TV look a tiny bit thicker (by modern standards), but it helps you balance brightness and a lot of other light manipulation that otherwise may not be possible. Go as bright as you want or go as dark as you want the picture to. Anything is possible.
Though not an OLED TV, It gives you the brightness and contrast that OLED would give you. While this version may soon be replaced with a successor, this, by far is the flagship 8K TV by Sony and touts to be its forerunner in the Race of 8K TVs. Rumours have it that the new version might have a front-facing audio system that uses the frame of the TV as a speaker.
Other interesting features we found in it are the X-Tended Dynamic Pro Range of 20 times, the Multi audio immersive sound from picture reality experience, the 120 Hz refresh rate and the Google Home, Assistant and Alexa compatibility.
Top Features:
- X1 Ultimate and 8K X-Reality Pro Picture Processor that has the capability to upscale any type of content to native 8K HDR resolution
- X-Tended 8K Dynamic Range Pro of up to 20 times the contrast range. This gives you a wide brightness range for better image output
- X-Wide angle technology that removes the need for a wide angle for better viewing angle. You can see the picture in the same way from anywhere in the room
- Dolby Vision support and IMAX Enhanced4 and also the HDR10 aid in recreation of the output image and give you great detailing
- X-Motion clarity technology by Sony to make on screen action very lively
- Acoustic multi-audio processing for an immersive and great sound from picture sync experience
- Triluminos display with vibrant colouring
- Supports Alexa for hands free operation of the TV
Available Sizes: 85 Inches and 98 Inches
Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
Interesting Takeaways:
- Stunning 8K
- Superior Brightness and Contrast Control
- Flagship design
3. LG SIGNATURE Z9 88 inch Class 8K Smart OLED TV
With the World’s first thin OLED 8K TV, LG has crossed up the park and given out the premium design and ultra-premium price range for the LG Signature Z9 TV. This TV comes with 88 inches large OLED screen and the LG proprietary LG ThinQ technology.
It has a gripping 88 inches large surface and an ultra-thin body. The TV has a stand that adds on to the style statement and this stand has the built-in speakers to it and also functions as keeping the TV from falling apart.
With perfect colour accuracy per pixel, the LG Signature OLED delivers incredible contrast on the beautifully large screen. This is complemented with its brilliant image processing and upscaling that deals with the Motion Blur. A 77 inches version of the same that can be wall-mounted is set for a late 2020 release.
Top Features:
- Comes with the A9 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor that can enhance the colour and action of the image with the 6 step noise reduction.
- AI powered core that gives you the ultimate 8K Picture quality and enhanced sound output