LG QNED92 85QNED92AUA 85"

The LG QNED92A nails picture quality and audio, with a 95th percentile display and 99th percentile sound. But the magic remote is a pain, Wi-Fi is unreliable, and HDR is weak for the price. Worth buying if you find it near the $2,583 low end and don't mind the quirks.

The Mini-LED backlighting with hundreds of dimming zones delivers the goods. Blacks stay deep, bright scenes punch hard, and the 120Hz panel handles fast motion without breaking a sweat. Gaming lands at 61st percentile, which is solid but not spectacular. The 9.1.5 channel audio setup is a standout, hitting the 99th percentile in our database, so you might skip the soundbar entirely. The weak spots are real though. HDR sits at 13th percentile, which is disappointing for a TV at this price. Connectivity is even worse at 14th percentile, and owners report Wi-Fi drops that make streaming a chore. Smart features land at 29th percentile, dragged down by that magic remote cursor control that several buyers describe as genuinely awful.

Against the Samsung Neo QLED QN990F, the LG holds its own on display quality but falls behind on HDR and smart features. The Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 likely beats it on processing and motion handling, though you'll pay more for that privilege. The TCL QM8K and Hisense U8 are the value plays here, often delivering comparable Mini-LED performance for less money. Where the LG wins is audio, that 9.1.5 channel setup is genuinely unique at this size. But if you're already planning to buy a soundbar, that advantage evaporates and the TCL or Hisense start looking smarter.

Pricing is all over the place. US listings range from $2,583 to $3,228, a $645 spread across just two vendors. That's a huge gap for the same TV, so shopping around matters more than usual here. At the low end, you're getting an 85-inch Mini-LED with best-in-class audio for under $2,600, which is genuinely compelling. At the high end, you're paying a premium for a TV with mediocre HDR and a remote people actively dislike. If you can snag it near the bottom of that range, it's a solid deal. If you're stuck paying full freight, the value proposition gets shaky fast.

The LG QNED92A is an 85-inch Mini-LED TV that gets the big stuff right. Picture quality is genuinely impressive, with deep blacks and colors that pop thanks to Precision Dimming Pro and 100% color volume. It sits in the 95th percentile for display and 99th for audio in our database, which is no small feat for a TV this size.

But the user sentiment score of 70/100 tells a different story. The new magic remote is a recurring headache, Wi-Fi connectivity is spotty, and there are complaints about glare and halo effects. It's a great panel wrapped in some frustrating software and hardware decisions.

Skip this if you want top-tier HDR performance. At 13th percentile, it's one of the weakest HDR implementations we've seen at this size and price. Also skip it if you rely on Wi-Fi for streaming, the connectivity issues are well documented. And if you're buying a soundbar anyway, the LG's biggest advantage disappears, so a TCL QM8K or Hisense U8 will give you similar picture quality for less money.

This is a TV for people who want a massive, bright, colorful screen and don't want to mess with external audio. The picture is excellent, the built-in sound is best-in-class, and setup is painless. But you need to be okay with the magic remote's quirks, and you should probably run Ethernet to avoid Wi-Fi headaches. If you're a gamer who wants the absolute best HDR performance, or someone who plans to use a separate soundbar anyway, there are better options at this price.