LG QNED92 85QNED92AUA 85"

Gorgeous picture, improving owner sentiment, but a higher price and lingering quirks. This is the TV you'll love looking at, just maybe not living with.

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 competitive field has shifted, and the LG QNED92 now faces stiffer opposition. The Samsung Neo QLED QN990F delivers superior brightness and processing with none of the usability quirks. The LG C5 OLED offers perfect blacks and a refined smart TV experience that makes the QNED92's webOS feel clunky by comparison. The TCL QM8K and Hisense U8 both bring Mini-LED performance at friendlier prices, with Google TV interfaces that won't make you want to spike the remote. If you want absolute reliability and don't mind spending more, the Sony BRAVIA 8 remains the grown-up choice, with superior processing and build quality that means you won't be checking for dead pixels six months in.

The price now starts around $1,797 and climbs to nearly $2,489, so the days of snagging this set for under a grand are gone. That's a much tougher sell. At this price point, you're firmly in premium territory, and the reliability question marks become even harder to swallow. You're paying top dollar for a TV that might develop screen defects and will definitely frustrate you with its remote and WiFi. The picture is still gorgeous, but the value proposition has evaporated. That same cash gets you a more dependable set without the headaches, and you won't have to baby it.

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.

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 8 or a TCL QM8K instead, both of which nail the picture quality without the remote and connectivity headaches. But if you're patient and can hardwire it, the QNED92's picture might just win you over.

A cautious maybe. The LG QNED92 still tempts with a gorgeous picture and a spec sheet that reads like a gamer's dream, and owner sentiment has improved enough to suggest the reliability and usability problems aren't as universal as they once seemed. But the price has jumped, and when a TV costs this much, you shouldn't have to deal with a frustrating remote, spotty WiFi, and the lingering fear that the screen might develop defects. If you can find it on sale and you're willing to hardwire it, this is a beautiful set. Otherwise, pick something more stable.