LG QNED92 85QNED92AUA 84.5"

Gorgeous picture, terrible reliability. This is the TV you'll love looking at but hate actually using.

At first glance, the LG QNED92 is a big, beautiful showpiece. The 85-inch Mini-LED panel delivers punchy colors, inky blacks, and 4K detail that pulls you into whatever you're watching. It's packed with gaming features (120Hz, VRR, FreeSync) and supports every HDR format you'd want. But there's a glaring problem: real-world reliability and usability issues that overshadow the eye candy. Owners are reporting screen defects after a few months, the Magic Remote drives people up the wall, and WiFi drops are frustratingly common. When you're spending this much on a TV, you shouldn't have to cross your fingers and hope yours doesn't develop a dead pixel or backlight bleed. The picture is top-notch, but the overall experience is a gamble.

What surprised us most, and not in a good way, is how a TV with such high-end specs can frustrate its owners day to day. The a8 AI Gen2 processor and Mini-LED dimming zones create a stunning image, no question. In our database, this set ranks among the best for connectivity and HDR, and its 120Hz panel handles motion beautifully. But none of that matters if the remote makes you want to throw it across the room. The Magic Remote's point-and-click interface is overly sensitive and complicates simple tasks like changing the volume. Owners also consistently mention WiFi dropping out, which kills the smart TV experience. It's like buying a sports car with a sticky steering wheel.

The price jumps from around $998 to nearly $2,489 depending on the seller, so a little shopping around can save you a bundle. At the low end, that's a lot of screen for the money, but the reliability question marks make it hard to call a good value. If you're comfortable rolling the dice on a unit that might need warranty service (and LG's support isn't exactly winning fans), then the picture alone might justify the cost. For everyone else, that same cash gets you a more dependable set without the headaches.

Stack this LG against the TCL QM8K or the Hisense U8. Both use Mini-LED tech and deliver similar brightness and contrast, but they've managed to avoid the remote and connectivity complaints that plague the QNED92. The TCL offers Google TV, which most folks find easier to live with, and the Hisense delivers a slightly more refined local dimming algorithm. If you want absolute reliability and don't mind spending more, the Sony BRAVIA 5 is the grown-up choice, with superior processing and build quality that means you won't be checking for dead pixels six months in.

If you're looking for a big screen that just works without tinkering, move along. This isn't the set for you. Grab a Sony BRAVIA 5 or a TCL QM8K instead, both of which nail the picture quality without the remote and connectivity nightmares.

Skip it. The LG QNED92 tempts with a gorgeous picture and a spec sheet that reads like a gamer's dream, but the real-world reliability and usability problems sink it. When a TV costs this much, you shouldn't have to deal with a frustrating remote, spotty WiFi, and the fear that the screen might develop defects. Unless you're willing to play tech support roulette, pick something more stable.