LG QNED evo AI QNED85A 100.3"

With a 98th percentile social proof score and best-in-class connectivity, the LG QNED85A 100" is an owner-adored giant. Gaming is a blast at 120Hz with VRR, but HDR is just average and outdoor viewing is rough. Prices can swing by over $96,000, so a little shopping around turns this into a killer deal.

The LG QNED85A 100" is an absolute wall-dominating behemoth that owners seem to adore, landing in the 98th percentile for social proof in our database. That's one of the highest satisfaction ratings we track, and it makes sense: you're getting a 100-inch Mini-LED panel with a 120Hz refresh, FreeSync Premium, and HDMI 2.1 across all four ports, all of which help its connectivity score hit best-in-class territory at 97th percentile. But when you dig into the numbers, some cracks appear. The HDR performance is merely average, settling around the 63rd percentile, and the built-in audio is a basic 2.0-channel setup that'll leave you reaching for a soundbar.

The a8 AI Processor 4K Gen2 drives the Mini-LED backlight with Dimming Pro, and you can see the results in our display testing where it lands well above average. Color volume hits 100%, so images pop without looking artificial, and combined with the sheer size of the panel, the immersion is real. Gaming is where this set really shines: native 120Hz, VRR, ALLM, and FreeSync Premium make it a standout for console and PC gaming, landing in the 85th percentile for gaming—seriously smooth, no tearing. The processor handles motion well too, with Motion Pro keeping fast action clean.

On the other hand, HDR is a bit of a letdown. It supports HDR10, HLG, and yes, Dolby Vision according to LG's own Q&A, but the overall HDR execution just doesn't pop like pricier OLEDs or high-end QLEDs. Bright highlights are fine, but specular detail and gradation lag behind the leaders in our database, putting it in that mediocre middle. Audio from the 2.0-channel speakers is serviceable with Dolby Atmos decoding, but you'll want eARC to a proper sound system to match the screen's size.

Here's where things get wild: depending on where you buy, this TV could cost you $3,499 or a jaw-dropping $99,699. That's a $96,200 spread, which is frankly insane. At the low end, you're getting an absurd amount of real estate for the money—100 inches of Mini-LED for under $5k is a steal. But if you don't check prices across vendors, you could massively overpay. We've seen retailers like B&H offer the lower end of that range, so it pays to do your homework.

Next to the Samsung S95F OLED, the LG just can't touch that per-pixel contrast or inky blacks, but the S95F tops out at 65 inches—so if you want a cinema wall, the LG wins by sheer size. The Sony BRAVIA 5 handles HDR tone mapping more gracefully and delivers a more cinematic picture, while the TCL QM8K offers similar Mini-LED tech and better HDR chops for way less money. If a 100-inch screen isn't non-negotiable, the TCL gives you a smarter balance of price and performance.

If you watch a lot of TV in a sun-soaked room, this set will frustrate you—our outdoor viewing score of 56.1 is among the weakest we've recorded, so reflections wash out the picture quickly. Film purists chasing the absolute best HDR contrast might also be disappointed; many competitors in the same price bracket outclass it in that department. And if you need built-in audio that can fill a large room without extra gear, you'll want to factor in the cost of a soundbar from day one.

If you can snag this LG for under $5,000 and have a room where you can control the light, it's a heck of a home theater centerpiece. The size alone creates an experience smaller TVs can't match, and owners clearly love it. Just know you're trading top-tier HDR and audio for that massive canvas. Budget for a soundbar and be mindful of bright windows.