LG QNED evo Mini LED - 75B series 65QNED75BUA 65"
Mini LED backlighting paired with the α7 AI Processor 4K Gen9 delivers precise contrast and vivid color accuracy, making HDR content pop with depth. Its FILMMAKER MODE with ambient light adjustment and a responsive webOS platform offer a cinematic, user-friendly experience at a competitive price. This TV is best for smart home enthusiasts and streamers who want premium picture quality without stepping up to an OLED.
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
A 65-inch Mini LED TV for under USD 500 is hard to beat, but the 60Hz panel and weak audio keep it from greatness. Buy it for the screen size and webOS, not for gaming glory.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Mini LED backlight delivers real contrast improvements over standard LED 81st
- webOS with 400+ free LG Channels is genuinely useful 80th
- AMD FreeSync Premium and ALLM make console gaming smooth at 60Hz 70th
- 65 inches for under USD 500 is a steal
Cons
- 60Hz panel feels dated for a gaming-focused TV
- Picture quality lands in the 36th percentile, below average
- 2.0 channel audio is weak, plan on a soundbar
- Only 3 HDMI ports, one of which is likely the eARC
What owners think
The Word on the Street
The proof
Performance
The Mini LED backlight is the star here. Direct LED with local dimming zones means blacks get deeper than your average edge-lit set, and HDR10 Pro does a decent job balancing bright and dark scenes. But here's the surprise: the 60Hz panel and 2.0 channel audio are both middle-of-the-pack at best. For a TV marketed with gaming features like AMD FreeSync Premium and ALLM, that 60Hz refresh rate is a bit of a wet blanket. You'll get smooth console gaming at 4K60, but don't expect the buttery 120Hz experience competitive players crave. The α7 processor does sharpen up lower-res content nicely, which helps streaming look better than the raw panel specs suggest.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 65.1" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Processor | α7 AI Processor 4K Gen9 |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| VRR | AMD FreeSync Premium |
| ALLM | Yes |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Other |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Google Cast |
| Works With | Google Home, Apple Home |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 300mm x 200mm |
Power & Size
| Energy Star | No |
| Annual Energy | 194 |
| Weight | 13.9 kg / 30.6 lbs |
vs Competition
Stacked against the TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K or Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG, the LG falls behind on raw picture quality and gaming chops. The TCL and Hisense both offer higher refresh rates and better HDR performance in our testing. But the LG fights back with webOS, which is arguably the best smart TV platform out there right now, and that Mini LED backlight keeps it competitive in dark room viewing. The Samsung Neo QLED QN70F is a closer match on price, but Samsung's Tizen OS is more cluttered than webOS. If you're comparing the Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L, you're in a completely different price bracket, so that's not a fair fight.
| Spec | LG QNED evo Mini LED - 75B series 65QNED75BUA 65" | Samsung Neo QLED QN990F | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG | Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 65.0999984741211 | 75 | 85 | 75 | 99.5 | 55 |
| Resolution | 4K | 7680x4320 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 120 | 144 | 165 | 60 |
| Hdr | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | webOS | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 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 evo Mini LED - 75B series 65QNED75BUA 65" | 46.5 | 45.8 | 80.1 | 64.5 | 46.3 | 69.8 | 80.7 | 36 |
| Samsung Neo QLED QN990F Compare | 84.3 | 99.8 | 93.6 | 88.3 | 99.5 | 99.9 | 99.6 | 83.6 |
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 Compare | 87.7 | 97.2 | 92 | 78.2 | 94.7 | 92.7 | 87.1 | 78.1 |
| TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K Compare | 91.1 | 92.6 | 99 | 92.9 | 89.6 | 92.7 | 87.1 | 99.3 |
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG Compare | 91.1 | 98.4 | 96 | 94.7 | 94.7 | 86.1 | 75.4 | 98.8 |
| Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 Compare | 76 | 81.9 | 99.7 | 56.7 | 77.7 | 89 | 93.8 | 36 |
Price
Value & Pricing
At USD 381 to USD 500, this TV is priced to move. The spread across vendors is notable, and if you can snag it near the USD 381 end, you're getting a 65-inch Mini LED for less than many 55-inch sets. Best Buy's price match guarantee helps if you find a better deal elsewhere. For a budget-conscious buyer who wants a big screen with decent smart features, this is a strong value play. Just don't expect flagship picture quality at this price.
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Overview
The LG QNED evo Mini LED 75B series is a solid mid-range TV that punches above its weight in smart features but leaves picture quality purists wanting more. The one thing to know? You're getting Mini LED backlighting and a 65-inch screen for a price that hovers between USD 381 and USD 500, which is frankly aggressive for this size class. But that α7 AI Processor 4K Gen9 is doing a lot of heavy lifting to compensate for a panel that lands in the 36th percentile for picture quality in our database.
Common Questions
Q: Is this TV good for PS5 or Xbox Series X gaming?
It's fine for 4K60 gaming, and FreeSync Premium plus ALLM will keep things smooth. But both consoles support 120Hz output, and this TV caps at 60Hz. If you play fast shooters or racing games, you'll notice the difference. For story-driven games, it's perfectly fine.
Q: Do I need a soundbar with this TV?
Yes, honestly. The 2.0 channel speakers are about average for a budget TV, which means they're not great. Dialogue is clear enough, but there's no bass to speak of. A basic soundbar will make a huge difference.
Q: How does the Mini LED backlight compare to regular LED?
Mini LED uses much smaller LEDs packed together, which gives the TV better control over local dimming. That means deeper blacks and less blooming around bright objects. It's not OLED-level contrast, but it's a real step up from standard edge-lit or direct-lit LED TVs.
Who Should Skip This
If you're a competitive gamer who wants 120Hz or higher refresh rates, this isn't your TV. Go grab a TCL QM8K or Hisense U8 instead. And if you're a home theater nerd who obsesses over black levels and color accuracy, you'll be happier saving for an OLED or a higher-end Mini LED set. This LG is for people who want a big, good-looking screen without emptying their wallet.
Verdict
The LG QNED evo Mini LED 75B series is a smart buy for the right person. If you want a big screen for streaming, casual gaming, and don't care about 120Hz or audiophile sound, this TV delivers a lot for the money. The Mini LED backlight is a genuine upgrade over standard LED, and webOS remains the best smart platform in the business. But if you're a serious gamer or a home theater enthusiast, save up for something with a 120Hz panel and better picture processing.
