Let's face it, televisions have always been more than just entertainment devices—they're also status symbols. Originally, owning a TV was a sign of wealth. Then, later, owning a color TV was the way to show that you were doing better than everyone else. In the decades since TVs have become a staple household item, it takes much more than just color pictures to show off your TV today.
If you do want to show off your wealth and status with a big, fancy television, you are probably wondering what TV is the most expensive TV you can buy. Even the runner-ups are unbelievably pricey, making none of these options suitable for someone on any kind of a budget!
Stuart Hughes Prestige HD Supreme Rose Edition – $2.26 Million
The Stuart Hughes Prestige HD Supreme Ros Edition is the most expensive TV in the world, coming in for $2.26 million.
Why is it worth so much money? For one thing, it has 28 kilograms (almost 62 pounds) of gold and rose gold plating. Rose gold is a natural alloy of gold with a little bit of copper, which gives it a rose tone. The parts of the case that aren't covered with gold are covered with alligator skin—oh, and that alligator skin is also covered with jewels.
More specifically, the alligator skin is covered in sunstone, amethyst, and 72 round cut diamonds, with the round cut being the most expensive diamond cut money can buy. Not only that, they're the most sparkly cut of the diamond.
The TV screen measures a respectable 55 inches, just over 4 1/2 feet. While it's not exactly the most giant screen in the world, it's large enough to suit just about anyone's purposes.
It should be no surprise that Stuart Hughes makes the world's most expensive television. It is, after all, the same company that made the world's most expensive video game system: a Wii covered in 2.5 kilograms of gold and has controllers with buttons made out of diamonds. Hooking the Stuart Hughes Wii up to the Stuart Hughes Supreme Rose Edition television would make for the world's most luxurious, most expensive home entertainment system. Make sure to pick up one of the most expensive gaming chairs to complete the set-up!
Titan Zeus – $1.6 Million
Only a little less expensive is the Titan Zeus. The Titan Zeus is worthy of its name, with its screen being an unbelievable 370 inches. To put that number into perspective: it's almost 31 feet. This is not a television for an ordinary living room. This TV seems perfect for any mansion that regularly hosts 50+ people at a time. Maybe I should host some more parties and ask people to pitch in.
The Titan Zeus is an expensive luxury item for a completely different reason than the Stuart Hughes Prestige HD Supreme Rose Edition is. Whereas the Stuart Hughes television is expensive because it's covered in expensive decorative accents, the Titan Zeus is costly because of its incredibly advanced technology and unbelievable screen size.
The sound system is simply out of this world, with the screen having an incredibly clear picture that the owner can render in 65 billion distinct colors. It's bright enough that you should be able to see the image even if the screen is sitting in direct sunlight.
The control system shows off the advanced technology of this expensive television, as you don't need a remote with the Titan Zeus. Instead, it has a motion detection system and touch-sensitive capabilities that allow you to control the television with just gestures or touch, making this the ultimate smart TV.
It also does the “picture-in-picture” concept better than any other television, as you can show 20 different channels on the screen at the same time.
And, just because you've finished watching TV is no reason to turn the Titan Zeus off. It has an aquarium feature, where you can set it to display footage to mimic a giant aquarium.
It's no wonder this TV sells for about $1.6 million. It's cheaper than the Stuart Hughes Rose Edition, but it's still more expensive than many mansions.
Stuart Hughes PrestigeHD Supreme Edition – $1.5 Million
Coming in at number three is the Stuart Hughes PrestigeHD Supreme Edition. It's a cheaper version of the Stuart Hughes Prestige HD Supreme Rose Edition. Well, a less expensive version, at any rate – it still costs $1.5 million.
Like the Rose Edition, Stuart Hughes covered this TV in gem-encrusted alligator skin and a gold plate, with no rose gold. The screen is also the same size, at 55 inches, making this a more than ideal choice for watching your favorite TV show – if your favorite TV show is worth spending $1.5 million on.
C Seed 201 – $680,000
Porche Design Studio created the $680,000 for commercial use purposes. It also the worlds largest outdoor TV, as said on the C Seed Website. So how large is it? Well, the screen is 200 inches, or almost 17 feet.
The TV is one of the heavist around. In fact, it weighs 1 and a half tons. It's also resistant to rain, water, snow, and all other types of weather. The builders even advertise that it's resistant to vibrations in case there's heavy machinary around!
This expensive TV has an incredible sound system featuring three subwoofers and 12 speakers. The screen contains 780,000 LEDs, giving it an impressive resolution.
Although intended for commercial applications, the C Seed 201 is also popular among those who want a private outdoor cinema to view their favorite series or stream the latest Tom Hanks movie – for the modest price of nearly three-quarters of a million dollars.
Panasonic TH-152UX1 – $500,000
The Panasonic TH-152UX1 comes in at $500,000 and is another giant TV developed for commercial applications. Unlike the C Seed 201, it was meant only to be displayed inside. It is not made to resist weather or vibrations, and it “only” weighs roughly 100 pounds.
This TV does boast an impressive 152-inch (or almost 13-foot) screen. The 4L 3D plasma display has a picture quality that can put most cinemas to shame.
Samsung UN105S9B
The Samsung UN105S9B is the most expensive TV that Samsung has ever made, costing $260,000. It has a 105-inch (almost 9-foot) ultra-thin screen. The Ultra High 4K screen has excellent picture quality. It won't blur, even when quickly scrolling through page after page of text.
Also, at the touch of a button, the screen switches between flat and curved, depending on what kind of viewing experience your TV viewers want.
Final Thoughts
Even under normal circumstances, a TV is a significant investment. These TVs, though, qualify as a significant investment and an important lifestyle choice. If you have the cash or credit that lets you get your hands on one of these models, you'll be everyone's first choice to watch the newest episode of essentially any TV series.
