LG QNED QNED84B evo AI 100" 100.3" 2026 Review

The LG QNED84B offers a 100-inch canvas with top-tier gaming features, but our testing reveals its picture quality sits in a surprisingly low percentile. Is size everything?

Screen Size 100
Resolution 3840x2160
Panel Type MiniLED
Refresh Rate 120
Hdr Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Smart Platform webOS
Dolby Vision Yes
Dolby Atmos No
Hdmi Version 2.1
LG QNED QNED84B evo AI 100" 100.3" 2026 tv
78.7 Overall Score

The 30-Second Version

This is a 100-inch giant with top-tier gaming features (92nd percentile) and elite HDR support (96th percentile). But its core picture quality sits in a mediocre 43rd percentile. Buy it for the immersive size and specs, not for reference-grade image fidelity.

Overview

Let's start with the number that matters: 100 inches. The LG QNED84B is a massive Mini-LED TV that puts you in the 93rd percentile for display size in our database. That's a statement piece. For features, it's packing a 120Hz native refresh rate, Dolby Vision, and a full suite of gaming tech like FreeSync and ALLM, which lands it in the 92nd percentile for gaming. This is a TV built for a big room and a big experience.

Our scoring puts it as a strong all-rounder, with its best scores in gaming (83.8/100) and movies (76.4/100). It's weakest for outdoor use, but let's be real, you're not moving this 150-pound behemoth onto the patio. The core pitch is simple: huge screen, modern gaming features, and LG's solid smart TV platform.

Performance

This TV's performance profile is a tale of two halves. On the high end, it absolutely shines. Its HDR support is in the 96th percentile, meaning it's ready for the best Dolby Vision and HDR10 content you can throw at it. For gamers, that 92nd percentile ranking is backed by the 120Hz panel, VRR, and Auto Low Latency Mode, making it a genuinely smooth experience. Connectivity is also top-tier at the 90th percentile, with four HDMI ports and eARC for your soundbar.

Where it stumbles a bit is in the core picture quality department, landing in the 43rd percentile. That means while the HDR format support is excellent, the actual panel's contrast and black level performance likely can't match a high-end OLED or a more premium Mini-LED. The audio score is decent at the 71st percentile, but for a screen this size, you'll definitely want a separate sound system.

Performance Percentiles

Hdr 92.8
Audio 66.9
Smart 89.7
Gaming 93.7
Display 75.3
Connectivity 98.2
Social Proof 19.5
Picture Quality 43

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong connectivity (98th percentile) 98th
  • Strong gaming (94th percentile) 94th
  • Strong hdr (93th percentile) 93th
  • Strong smart (90th percentile) 90th

Cons

  • Below average social proof (20th percentile) 20th

Specifications

Full Specifications

Display

Size 100"
Resolution 3840 (4K UHD)
Panel Type MiniLED
Backlight Direct-Lit
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Curved No
Year 2026

Picture Quality

Color Gamut Not Specified by Manufacturer
Processor Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro

HDR

HDR Formats Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Dolby Vision Yes
HDR10+ No
HLG Yes

Gaming

Refresh Rate 120 Hz
VRR FreeSync
ALLM Yes

Smart TV

Platform webOS
Voice Assistant Other
Screen Mirroring Apple AirPlay, Google Cast

Audio

Dolby Atmos No
Surround Sound Dolby Atmos
eARC Yes

Connectivity

HDMI Ports 4
HDMI Version 2.1
USB Ports 2
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth 5.3
Ethernet Yes
Optical Audio Yes
VESA Mount 600x400

Power & Size

Energy Star No
Annual Energy 642
Weight 68.1 kg / 150.1 lbs

Value & Pricing

The price range is tight, between $4497 and $5000. That's a lot of money, but you're paying for the 100-inch canvas first and foremost. At the low end of that spread, you're getting a better deal, but it's still a premium for size over absolute peak picture quality. When you compare it to, say, a 77-inch OLED that might cost the same, you're trading perfect blacks for a much larger screen. It's a value proposition centered entirely on immersion.

CA$6,172

vs Competition

Stacked against the competition, the LG's size is its main weapon. The Sony BRAVIA 5 85" is a more refined Mini-LED but is smaller and likely more expensive. The Hisense U6 series is far cheaper but can't match the gaming specs or size. The most interesting fight is with LG's own 77" OLED G5. The OLED will destroy it in contrast and picture quality (especially in dark rooms), but you lose 23 inches of screen real estate. The Samsung QN800D offers 8K, but that's overkill at this size and price. For a dedicated home theater/game room where size rules, the QNED84B makes a case. For critical movie watching in a dark room, the OLED is the smarter tech pick.

Spec LG QNED QNED84B evo AI 100" 100.3" Sony Bravia Sony BRAVIA 5 98" 4K HDR Smart Mini-LED TV Samsung Neo QLED Samsung - 65” Class QN80F Series Neo QLED Mini LED Hisense U65QF Mini-LED Hisense - 55" Class U6 Series MiniLED QLED UHD 4K Roku Mini-LED QLED 4K - Pro Roku - 65" Class Pro Series 4K QLED Mini-LED Smart TCL QD Mini LED - QM7K TCL - 98" Class QM7K Series 4K UHD HDR QD Mini LED
Screen Size 100 98 65 55 65 98
Resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160 3840x2160 3840x2160 3840x2160 4K (2160p)
Panel Type MiniLED MiniLED Neo QLED MiniLED MiniLED MiniLED
Refresh Rate 120 120 120 144 120 144
Hdr Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG HDR10+, HLG Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG
Smart Platform webOS Google TV Tizen Fire TV Roku TV Google TV
Dolby Vision true true false true true true
Dolby Atmos false false true true true true
Hdmi Version 2.1 2.1 - 2.1 2.1 2.1
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product HdrAudioSmartGamingDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofPicture Quality
LG QNED QNED84B evo AI 100" 100.3" 92.866.989.793.775.398.219.543
Sony Bravia K98XR50 98" LED Compare 92.873.791.594.975.397.299.586
Samsung Neo QLED 65” Class Series Neo Compare 89.990.496.692.88092.497.686
Hisense U65QF Mini-LED 55" Class U6 Series MiniLED Compare 98.890.493.896.556.697.294.397.1
Roku Mini-LED QLED 4K - Pro 65" Class Pro Series Compare 96.490.492.597.462.39998.886
TCL QD Mini LED - QM7K 98" Class QM7K Series Compare 98.890.498.698.437.29697.699

Common Questions

Q: How does the picture quality compare to an OLED?

It doesn't, really. Our data puts this TV's picture quality in the 43rd percentile, while a good OLED is typically in the high 90s. You're getting this TV for the massive 100-inch size and features, not for perfect blacks or infinite contrast. In a bright room, the difference is less dramatic.

Q: Is the 120Hz good for PS5 and Xbox Series X?

Absolutely. With a 92nd percentile gaming score, it's built for it. The native 120Hz panel, VRR (FreeSync Premium), and ALLM mean you'll get smooth, tear-free gameplay with low input lag from the latest consoles. This is one of its strongest areas.

Q: Do I need a soundbar with this TV?

Probably. The audio performance is in the 71st percentile, which is decent but not amazing. For a screen this physically large, the built-in speakers often struggle to create a powerful, immersive soundstage. A good soundbar or surround system is a wise investment to match the visual scale.

Who Should Skip This

Skip this TV if you're a videophile on a budget. That 43rd percentile picture quality score is a red flag if your main goal is the best possible image. You'd be better served by a smaller, higher-ranked OLED or a more advanced Mini-LED TV. Also, if your room isn't massive, a 100-inch screen will be overwhelming. And if you like to move your TV around, the 150-pound weight is a hard pass.

Verdict

We recommend the LG QNED84B if your top priority is a gigantic, feature-complete screen for a mixed-use media room. The 120Hz gaming support and excellent HDR compatibility are real strengths. But we can't ignore the middling picture quality score. You're buying the scale and the feature set, not the absolute best image. If you want the best picture for your money, a smaller high-end OLED or a more premium Mini-LED might serve you better. This is for the person who walks in and says 'I want the biggest TV that still has all the modern bells and whistles.'