LG QNED evo QNED92A 85"

The QNED92A's audio setup is the real star, hitting the 96th percentile with a 7.1.3-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar and wireless rear speakers. But the picture quality is mediocre at the 36th percentile, and owners consistently report brightness issues in well-lit rooms. The 3.5/5 customer rating and 72/100 sentiment score reflect a TV that sounds better than it looks.

Let's talk about what this thing does well first. The audio is the star here. That 7.1.3-channel soundbar with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support puts it in the 96th percentile of our database. That's best-in-class territory. The wireless rear speakers mean no receiver needed, and the built-in subwoofer adds real depth. If you're buying this as a package deal for a home theater, the sound is going to impress. The HDR support is also strong, landing in the 81st percentile. Dolby Vision and HDR10 are both on board, and the AI Super Upscaling does decent work with lower-res content.

But the display itself is where things get shaky. The display score sits at the 54th percentile, which is solid but nothing special for an 85-inch flagship. The picture quality score drops to the 36th percentile, which is mediocre. Owners report halo effects around subtitles and glare in dark scenes with ambient light. The brightness is a real issue too. Multiple reviews mention the TV struggles in well-lit rooms, with one owner saying it might work in a dark basement but not much else. For a TV this size, that's a significant limitation. Gaming performance lands at the 45th percentile, which is about average. HDMI 2.1 is there, and some owners note excellent gaming performance, but it's not a standout in our database.

Stacked against the competition, the QNED92A has a clear identity crisis. The Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L and Samsung Neo QLED QN990F are both going to deliver better picture quality, especially in bright rooms. The Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG and TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K are known for their brightness and value, which directly addresses the QNED92A's biggest weakness. Even the Roku Pro Series 55R8C5, while smaller, offers a more user-friendly smart platform. Where the LG wins is audio. That 7.1.3-channel setup with wireless rear speakers is something none of these competitors bundle in the same way. If you're building a home theater and sound matters more than picture, the LG makes a case. But if you want the best picture for your dollar, the Hisense or TCL are safer bets.

The value proposition here is tricky because the price isn't listed in our data. What we do know is that one owner felt ripped off at $1,300, calling it a cheap TV. That's a rough take, but it reflects the frustration when the picture quality doesn't match the price tag. The audio package adds real value, since you're getting a full 7.1.3-channel soundbar with rear speakers and a subwoofer included. That's a significant chunk of hardware. But if the TV itself can't hold up in a bright room, you're paying a premium for sound while compromising on the screen. For an 85-inch TV, that's a tough trade-off.

The LG QNED92A is a weird one. The audio setup here is genuinely impressive, landing in the 96th percentile of our database, which puts it among the absolute best right now. That 7.1.3-channel soundbar with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, plus wireless rear speakers, is a serious home theater package. But the picture quality tells a different story. At the 36th percentile, it's mediocre, and that's a problem for a TV at this size and price point. The 85-inch screen demands a lot from the panel, and the QNED92A doesn't always deliver.

We're looking at a 3.5/5 customer rating across 49 reviews, and the user sentiment score sits at 72/100, which lands in the 29th percentile. That's underwhelming. Owners praise the bright, vivid picture and easy setup, but the gripes are consistent: poor WiFi, a frustrating remote, and brightness that struggles in well-lit rooms. It's a TV that seems to shine in a dark basement and stumble everywhere else.

Skip this if you have a bright room. The brightness complaints are consistent across reviews, and the picture quality score of 36th percentile backs that up. If you're sensitive to halo effects around subtitles or glare in dark scenes, this panel will annoy you. Also skip it if you rely on WiFi for streaming. The connectivity score sits at the 39th percentile, and poor WiFi is one of the most common gripes. If you want a TV that just works without fiddling with a frustrating remote, the magic remote's lack of a mute button and general usability complaints are a red flag. For the same money, the Hisense U8 Series or TCL QM8K Series will give you better brightness and picture quality.

The LG QNED92A is a sound system with a TV attached. The audio is genuinely impressive, landing in the 96th percentile, and the HDR support is strong. But the picture quality at the 36th percentile and the user sentiment at the 29th percentile tell the real story. Owners consistently complain about brightness, WiFi, and the remote. If you're setting up a dedicated dark room home theater and you value immersive audio above all else, this package might work for you. But for most people, especially anyone with a bright living room, there are better options at this size. The 3.5/5 rating across 49 reviews isn't a fluke.