LG UHD AI 86-Inch Class 86" 2025 Review

The LG 86-inch UA77 Series 4K TV is a value champion for size. You get a massive 86-inch screen with decent 4K upscaling and HDR10 for around $700. It's perfect for filling a large wall on a budget, but don't expect top-tier picture quality or gaming features.

If you're hunting for a massive 86-inch 4K TV without breaking the bank, the LG UA77 Series is squarely on your radar. For around $700, you get a huge screen powered by LG's Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8, which handles 4K upscaling and HDR10. It runs on webOS for streaming and includes features like Filmmaker Mode and a 60Hz panel with Game Mode. It's a big, basic LED TV that focuses on delivering a lot of screen for your money, rather than cutting-edge picture tech.

This is a solid performer for its price bracket, but it's not a chart-topper. The Alpha 7 AI processor does a decent job upscaling HD content to 4K, and HDR10 support adds some pop, though it lands in the 45th percentile for overall picture quality in our database. That means you're getting a good, but not exceptional, picture. For gaming, its 60Hz refresh rate and Game Mode are fine for casual play, but serious gamers will miss the 120Hz found on pricier models. The audio, scoring in the 36th percentile, is serviceable but thin; you'll want a soundbar.

At roughly $700 for an 86-inch TV, the value proposition is simple: immense screen real estate on a budget. You're trading peak performance for size. For similar money, you could get a much better picture from a smaller 65-inch Hisense U6 or TCL Q6 Series Mini-LED TV. But if your primary goal is to fill a wall with a big, decent-looking image without spending thousands, this LG makes a compelling case.

Compared directly to others, the trade-offs are clear. The Sony BRAVIA 5 or TCL QM8 Mini-LED will demolish this LG in contrast and HDR brightness, but they cost more, especially at this screen size. The Hisense U6 Series offers better local dimming for similar money, but typically in smaller sizes. If you're considering an LG OLED, know that even a smaller OLED will have infinitely better blacks and response time, but for 2-3 times the price. This UA77 is for the size-first shopper who's okay with good-enough performance.

Skip this TV if you're a serious home theater enthusiast or a competitive gamer. The 60Hz panel and lack of advanced HDR like Dolby Vision will disappoint if picture perfection is your goal. Also, if your room is very bright, its middling peak brightness might not be enough. For those folks, we'd suggest looking at the TCL QM8 Series or saving up for an LG OLED. This TV is for the budget-minded big-screen seeker, not the performance purist.

Should you buy this? Yes, but only if your top priority is getting the biggest possible screen for under $800. It's a fantastic TV for a basement, garage, or large living room where you want a cinematic feel on a budget. The picture is good for the price, webOS is hassle-free, and it has all the basic smart features you need. But if you're a cinephile who craves perfect blacks, a hardcore gamer who needs 120Hz, or an audiophile, you should keep looking and probably spend more. For everyone else who just wants a really, really big TV, this is a smart buy.