LG QNED evo QNED85A 4K TV 86"

Big, bright, and smooth. The LG QNED85A is a killer 86-inch Mini-LED value if you add a soundbar and skip the Dolby Vision FOMO.

What surprised us most is how well this panel handles a bright room. The Mini-LED backlight with local dimming keeps blacks deeper than you'd expect from a non-OLED, and the a8 AI Processor Gen2 does solid work upscaling older 1080p content. Gaming is smooth with a 120Hz native panel, VRR, FreeSync, and ALLM all present. The weak spot is audio. A 2.0 channel setup with simulated surround on a TV this size is underwhelming. Budget for at least a soundbar.

The closest fight is the TCL QM8K Series and Hisense U8 Series. TCL and Hisense both offer Mini-LED panels with more complete HDR support, including Dolby Vision, often at similar or lower prices. The Sony BRAVIA XR A95L is a different beast entirely, an OLED that destroys this in picture quality but costs far more. The Samsung Neo QLED QN990 is the other premium Mini-LED option if you want 8K. For pure size per dollar, the LG holds its own. For best overall picture per dollar, the TCL QM8K is the smarter buy.

At $2,300 for an 86-inch Mini-LED panel, this is a strong value play if size is your priority. You get a display that outclasses most competitors in its price bracket. Just don't expect flagship-tier HDR or audio at this price. It's worth it if you pair it with a decent soundbar and don't care about Dolby Vision.

The LG QNED85A is a massive 86-inch Mini-LED TV that nails the fundamentals for a big-screen living room setup. The display is the star here, sitting in the 95th percentile and delivering the kind of brightness and color volume that makes HDR content pop. It's not a perfect TV, but at $2,300 it's a serious contender if you want the biggest possible screen without stepping up to OLED money.

If you're looking for the absolute best picture quality and can stretch your budget, the Sony BRAVIA XR A95L OLED is in another league. And if you want Dolby Vision support at a lower price, grab the TCL QM8K or Hisense U8 instead. This LG is for people who prioritize sheer screen size and bright-room performance over everything else.

The LG QNED85A is an easy recommend if you want an 86-inch TV and you've got around $2,300 to spend. It delivers a fantastic bright-room picture, solid gaming chops, and a clean smart TV experience. It's not the best Mini-LED on the market, but it's a great big-screen value that most people will be thrilled with.