LG QNED 65QNED92AUA 65"

The LG QNED92A 65QNED92AUA scores 68 out of 100 overall, but its HDR performance is at the 88th percentile and the display is at the 85th. That's near best-in-class picture quality for a TV priced between USD 1,100 and USD 1,400. The catch is weak smart features at the 30th percentile and average audio at the 52nd.

The headline number here is the HDR score at the 88th percentile. That puts the QNED92A among the best on the market for high dynamic range content. Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG are all supported, and the Mini-LED backlight with LG Precision Dimming Pro gives you the kind of contrast that makes specular highlights pop without washing out the shadows. The display itself is also a standout at the 85th percentile, which makes sense given the Dynamic QNED Color Pro processing and the Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen2 doing the heavy lifting.

For gaming, the 79th percentile ranking is impressive. You get a 120Hz native panel with VRR up to 144Hz, FreeSync support, ALLM, and a dedicated Game Mode. Four HDMI 2.1 ports means you can plug in a console, a PC, and a soundbar without juggling cables. Connectivity is strong at the 82nd percentile, which is a nice bonus. The picture quality overall sits at the 78th percentile, so this is a TV that punches above its weight where it counts.

Against the Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L, the LG gives up size and overall polish. The Sony is a bigger, more premium panel, but the QNED92A's HDR score at the 88th percentile means it's not getting embarrassed in the picture department. The Samsung Neo QLED QN990F is another step up in price and performance, with better smart features and audio. The TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K is the value play, often undercutting the LG while offering strong Mini-LED performance. The Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG is probably the closest direct competitor at this size, and it tends to score better on smart features. The Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 is smaller and cheaper, but its Roku OS is far more polished than webOS on this LG. If you care about picture first and everything else second, the LG holds its own. If you want a balanced TV, the Sony and Samsung are better rounded.

Pricing is all over the place right now. Our database shows USD 1,100 to USD 1,400 across 8 US listings, which is a USD 300 spread for the exact same panel. That's a big enough gap that you should absolutely shop around before pulling the trigger. The lower end of that range feels fair for an 85th percentile display with 88th percentile HDR. The higher end starts to bump into territory where you could look at a Sony BRAVIA XR or a Samsung Neo QLED and get better smart features and audio for similar money. If you can find this closer to USD 1,100, the picture quality alone makes it a solid deal.

The LG QNED92A 65QNED92AUA lands in our database with a total score of 68 out of 100, which sounds rough until you look at where it shines. Its HDR performance sits at the 88th percentile, and the display itself is at the 85th. That means for pure picture punch, this thing is near the top of the charts. The Mini-LED backlight with LG Precision Dimming Pro is doing real work here, giving you hundreds of individually controlled zones for deeper blacks and brighter highlights.

But this is not a well-rounded TV. Audio is dead average at the 52nd percentile, smart features are a weak spot at the 30th, and social proof is mediocre at the 37th. The gaming score of 74 out of 100 is solid, and the 144Hz VRR support with HDMI 2.1 means this panel can keep up with a PS5 or a beefy PC. Just don't expect the built-in speakers to match the picture quality.

Skip this one if you want a TV that does everything well out of the box. The smart features at the 30th percentile are a real letdown, especially when competitors like the Roku Pro Series or even the Hisense U8 offer much better built-in platforms. Audio is average at best, so you'll need to budget for a soundbar. And if you're the type who reads a hundred reviews before buying, the thin social proof here, just 4 reviews at a 4.5 rating, might leave you wanting more reassurance. This is a panel for people who prioritize picture quality above all else and are happy to add external devices for everything else.

The LG QNED92A 65QNED92AUA is a picture-first TV that delivers where it matters most. An 88th percentile HDR score and an 85th percentile display ranking mean you're getting a genuinely excellent panel for the money, especially if you can find it near the USD 1,100 end of the range. The gaming chops are real too, with 144Hz VRR and four HDMI 2.1 ports. Just know that you're making trade-offs. The smart platform is underwhelming, the audio is average, and the social proof is thin. If you're willing to pair this with a soundbar and maybe a streaming stick, it's a strong buy. If you want an all-in-one experience, look elsewhere.