LG QNED LG QNED evo AI QNED85A 65" 4K HDR Smart Mini-LED Review

A gamer's TV first. The LG QNED85A delivers superb 120Hz performance and webOS smart features, but its picture quality isn't best-in-class. For around $750, it's a great value if smooth gameplay is your top priority.

The LG QNED85A is a 65-inch Mini-LED TV that wants to be your all-in-one entertainment hub. It's packing a punch with a 120Hz panel, a smart a8 AI processor, and LG's slick webOS 25 interface.

Right off the bat, it's a strong performer for gaming and streaming, scoring in the high 80s in our database. But we need to see if that Mini-LED picture can really hang with the big dogs, especially when you look at its picture quality ranking.

This TV is fast where it counts. The 120Hz native refresh rate and FreeSync Premium make gaming feel smooth, landing it in the 93rd percentile for gaming performance. The a8 AI processor does a solid job upscaling content, and the Mini-LED backlight with local dimming gives you decent contrast. The weak spot? Its overall picture quality score sits in the 45th percentile. That means while it's bright and colorful, the black levels and shadow detail might not be as deep or nuanced as on a top-tier OLED or a more premium Mini-LED set.

For a price hovering around $700-$800, this is a compelling package. You're getting premium gaming features, a great smart system, and a bright Mini-LED display for what is essentially mid-range money. If your main focus is gaming and streaming in a bright room, it delivers a lot of tech for the cash. Just know you're making a trade-off on ultimate picture fidelity.

This sits in a tricky spot. It out-games the similarly priced Hisense U6 Series, which can't match its 120Hz fluidity. But the TCL QM8, often around the same price, generally offers better contrast and black level performance for movies. If you're willing to spend more, the Sony BRAVIA 5 or a step-up LG OLED will run circles around it for pure picture quality. The QNED85A's ace is its balanced, gamer-friendly feature set at this price.

Skip this if you're a home theater purist chasing the absolute best movie picture. For similar money, the TCL QM8 often delivers better contrast. And if you watch in a dedicated dark room, even a budget OLED will provide a more impactful viewing experience than this Mini-LED can.

Buy this TV if you're a console or PC gamer who also streams a ton of content and values a snappy interface above cinematic perfection. The 120Hz, VRR, and low input lag are the real stars here, wrapped in LG's reliable smart TV ecosystem.