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?
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.
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.
Price History
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 | Hdr | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG QNED QNED84B evo AI 100" 100.3" | 92.9 | 67 | 89.7 | 93.8 | 75.4 | 98.2 | 19.6 | 43 |
| Sony Bravia K98XR50 98" LED Compare | 92.9 | 73.8 | 91.6 | 94.9 | 75.4 | 97.2 | 99.5 | 86.1 |
| Samsung Neo QLED 65” Class Series Neo Compare | 89.9 | 90.4 | 96.6 | 92.8 | 80.1 | 92.4 | 97.6 | 86.1 |
| Hisense U65QF Mini-LED 55" Class U6 Series MiniLED Compare | 98.8 | 90.4 | 93.8 | 96.5 | 56.8 | 97.2 | 94.3 | 97.1 |
| Roku Mini-LED QLED 4K - Pro 65" Class Pro Series Compare | 96.5 | 90.4 | 92.5 | 97.4 | 62.4 | 99 | 98.8 | 86.1 |
| TCL QD Mini LED - QM7K 98" Class QM7K Series Compare | 98.8 | 90.4 | 98.6 | 98.4 | 37.3 | 96 | 97.6 | 99 |
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.'