Bigger used to mean better. Not anymore. Millions of people rushed to buy giant 85-inch TVs after prices crashed below $1,000 at Costco, Best Buy, and Amazon. But now the regret posts are everywhere. Eye strain. Massive electric bills. Terrible sound. Rooms that suddenly feel dominated by a giant black rectangle. And repair costs so high that many owners simply throw the TV away after a few years. In this video, we break down the hidden downsides of oversized TVs that retailers never warn you about before you buy. From viewing distance problems and wall-mount disasters to poor resale value and disappointing picture quality at close range, these are the real reasons people are starting to regret buying giant TVs in 2026. Before you buy an 85-inch TV, watch this first. It could save you hundreds — or thousands — of dollars. Topics covered: • Why 85-inch TVs cause eye strain and “stadium neck” • Hidden electricity costs of giant TVs • Dangerous wall mounting mistakes • Why 4K looks worse when sitting too close • The sound quality problem nobody talks about • Expensive repair costs and panel failures • Why giant TVs lose value incredibly fast • The TV sizes most homes should actually buy instead If you enjoy honest tech breakdowns without the marketing hype, subscribe for more videos on TVs, appliances, consumer tech, and hidden industry trends. #TVs #SamsungTV #LGOLED #Costco #BestBuy #HomeTheater #4KTV #OLEDTV #MiniLED #TVBuyingGuide #TechExplained #SmartTV #TVReview #ConsumerTech #TVProblems Tags: giant tv regret, 85 inch tv problems, biggest tv mistakes, why big tvs are bad, 85 inch tv worth it, giant tv buyers regret, costco tv deals, best buy tv, samsung tv problems, lg oled review, sony tv review, 4k tv issues, oled vs led, mini led tv, home theater mistakes, tv buying guide 2026, giant tv setup, tv eye strain, stadium neck tv, 85 inch tv review, smart tv problems, tv resale value, expensive tv repairs, tv wall mount fail, tv electric bill, giant screen regret, best tv size, 55 vs 65 vs 85 inch tv, tv room size guide, consumer tech, tech explained, tv comparison, netflix compression 4k, tv soundbar problem, home entertainment setup, oled burn in, qled vs oled, giant tv downsides, biggest tv trend 2026 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_hN0TK-TOKA2wAq3luzeQ/join ⬇️ Recommended Tools & Products for Smart Shoppers ⚡ Top TVs & Electronics Best Budget TV: Hisense U8K → [https://amzn.to/4h8ua0b] Best Mid-Range TV: Vizio P-Series Quantum → [https://amzn.to/46CEERY] Best Premium TV: LG C3 OLED → [https://amzn.to/48SwSEX] Best for Movies: Sony A80L OLED → [https://amzn.to/4nNO2Z1] Best Bright Room: Samsung QN90C → [https://amzn.to/47bn2N7] 🎮 Streaming Devices Apple TV 4K → [https://amzn.to/4gVFDQy] Fire TV Stick 4K → [https://amzn.to/3KB9dPn] Roku Ultra → [https://amzn.to/4gVzCmV 🛠 Must-Have Accessories Universal Wall Mount → [https://amzn.to/46U348p] Surge Protector → [https://amzn.to/48Sx7jl] Screen Cleaner Kit → [https://amzn.to/3WoALtI] HDMI 2.1 Cable → [https://amzn.to/3KHl4LE] 🍳 Popular Kitchen & Home Appliances Ninja Air Fryer → [https://amzn.to/46Wgfpg] Instant Pot Duo → [https://amzn.to/4nx5nVW] KitchenAid Stand Mixer → [https://amzn.to/47a8w8m] Dyson V15 Vacuum → [https://amzn.to/47baIwh] LEVOIT Air Purifier → [https://amzn.to/4gVFYTk] 🧰 Home & DIY Essentials Tool Set (Basic Mechanic Kit) → [https://amzn.to/4h4fWh2] Cordless Impact Wrench → [https://amzn.to/4nWSFAh] Tire Inflator / Air Pump → [https://amzn.to/46U5weT] Digital Tire Gauge → [https://amzn.to/3KB9yS9] 🛡 Accessories & Protection Smart Plug (TP-Link Kasa) → [https://amzn.to/4q2UtsQ] Smart Power Strip → [https://amzn.to/4mVp2Oe] Electronics Cleaner (DeoxIT D5) → [https://amzn.to/46FM9ro]
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I grew up on a black and white TV. My 55" TV is a luxury and is more than enough for me.
Literally said by no one ever.
If you’re buying a 85” TV for $599 I really hope you aren’t expecting it to perform at the same level as TV’s that cost 4 times that or more for the same size.
I bought my 60" Panasonic TV in October 2010, and today the screen is as good as it was when it was new. Best TV I ever bought, and I'll be getting a Panasonic again when this TV finally gives out.
Who buys a TV to resell?
Thank you. My eyes were straining on my previous 65" TV, so when the 75" Bravia 9 went on sale, I bought it. I always regretted not waiting longer to see if the 85" would go on sale, but now I'm glad with my purchase of the "right size for the right room" TV.
I have a 150 inch 4K ultra short throw projector. I regret nothing.
It’s a age thing , thought I was doing well when I got 32inch
I bought an LG 85 inch two years ago and love it. Looks just as good as the first day I brought it home.
I sell TVs at Costco, you hit on many of the points I make when helping members decide what TV to buy. 65” to 77” is the sweet spot.
I'm on 120" projector. Will never go back.
We LOVE our 120 inch projector
Another fake-voice channel dropped into "do not recommend."
As far as power usage my old 27 inch tube TV used 275 watts
The problem of not able to lift the tv by yourself is a big concern. So for me 65" max. 😅
AI or not, there’s a lot of good info here. Get the right size for your room and viewing distance. Make sure the TV is the quality you really want. There are certain instances where a lower tier unit in a larger size is the way to go. But if that lower tier is a low quality TV, you may be better off either waiting for a sale on the better model, or getting the smaller size in the better tier unit. Do your homework before grabbing what looks like a good deal on a big tv in the store. Also keep in mind that the TV’s in the store are in their brightest, most gaudy mode to stand out in a huge, bright room. You’ll want your TV to look more realistic in your home, so have a good idea what TV or TVs you want before heading for the store.
Picked up an LG 77" Oled C6H because of the significant tech upgrades over our LG 65" Oled CX... The 77" sits at 10 to 11 feet from viewing positions. The 65" is now in the bedroom.at 11feet (9 feet with arm extracted) Both TV's are anchored to studs with 6 x 3.5" and 6 x 3" lag bolts respectively. Arms rated for 90" TV's. We don't plan on selling either TV's, so depreciation is not a concern. Power cost is not the issue for us. Power spike draw however is more of a concern currently with the 77" Oled as our 600va APC can't handle the power draw spikes when the TV is showing sustained color saturated and or bright white scenes...beeping its distress. Jumping from normal 150w draw to over 350w in those more taxing scenes. Larger 1500va 900w UPS planned to service the 77". There's a way to install an 83" or 85" TV by yourself if you strap the still partially protected by Styrofoam TV to the Wall mount and lifting the TV onto coolers or other fairly stable and stackable objects. Adjusting the ratchet strap accordingly as you get closer to the mounting point. I've done it with little effort.
Biggest one I have is a 55 inch I have a couple 40s as well.
I have a tv in my living room and a projector in my home theater room (with a "sound system") been that way for over a decade, no problem.
Thats why 75" is the perfect size. 75 is the goldwn rule.