LG QNED 65QNED92AUA 65"

The QNED92 posts an 86.7 total score with standout 89th percentile HDR performance and 85th percentile picture quality. Mini-LED with Precision Dimming Pro delivers the goods, and 120Hz gaming with four HDMI 2.1 ports keeps it future-proof. Shop around though, US prices swing from $850 to $2,630.

The Mini-LED backlight is the star here. With Precision Dimming Pro controlling hundreds of zones, the QNED92 delivers contrast that LG lists as infinite, which in practice means blacks that actually look black instead of that grayish glow you get on cheaper LED panels. The 10-bit panel with 100% color volume means gradients stay smooth and colors don't band, even in tricky scenes like sunsets or underwater shots. HDR support covers the big three: Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG, and that 89th percentile HDR score backs up the spec sheet.

Gaming is no afterthought either. You get a native 120Hz refresh rate, FreeSync, VRR, ALLM, and HDMI 2.1 across all four ports. That 80th percentile gaming score is strong, though not chart-topping. The Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen2 handles upscaling duties, and while it's not LG's flagship chip, it does solid work pulling 1080p content up to 4K. Motion Pro helps with fast action, which explains the 87.2 sports score.

Against the Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L, the LG gives up some picture quality refinement but likely costs significantly less at the low end of its price range. The TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K is a much bigger panel, but the LG's Mini-LED precision and HDR performance hold their own. The Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG is the most direct threat, often undercutting LG on price while offering similar Mini-LED tech, though the QNED92's 85th percentile audio and connectivity give it an edge in the full package. The Samsung The Frame Pro QN85LS03FWFXZA wins on aesthetics if you want a TV that looks like art, but the LG's 120Hz gaming chops are more practical for actual use.

Pricing on this set is all over the map. US listings range from $850 to $2,630 across 19 vendors, which is a $1,780 spread that makes shopping around absolutely essential. At the low end, you're getting an 89th percentile HDR performer for under a grand, which is frankly a steal. At the high end, you're paying flagship money for a set that doesn't quite hit flagship gaming or smart scores. The single Canadian listing at CAD 1,503 sits in the middle of that range. If you can find this near the bottom of the US spread, the price-to-performance ratio is hard to beat.

The LG QNED92 lands in our database with an 86.7 total score, which puts it in the top tier of TVs we track. The headline numbers are the 89th percentile HDR performance and 85th percentile picture quality, both driven by that Mini-LED panel with Precision Dimming Pro. You're getting hundreds of individually controlled dimming zones, which is the kind of tech that used to cost twice as much just a few years ago.

It's not perfect. The portable score of 55.1 is a polite way of saying this 65-inch, 18,507g panel is not going anywhere once you mount it. And while the smart platform sits at a respectable 77th percentile, it's the weakest link in an otherwise strong chain. But for a living room centerpiece, the QNED92 brings serious hardware to the table.

If you're planning to move this TV around or use it in a temporary setup, the 55.1 portable score and 18,507g weight should stop you cold. This is a mount-it-and-leave-it panel. Gamers chasing the absolute lowest input lag might also want to look elsewhere, since the 80th percentile gaming score is good but not elite. And if you're deeply invested in a particular smart TV ecosystem, the 77th percentile smart platform might feel like a step down from what you're used to.

The LG QNED92 is a strong buy if you prioritize HDR performance and picture quality without jumping to OLED pricing. The 89th percentile HDR score and 85th percentile picture quality are the real deal, and the gaming feature set is solid enough for most players. The smart platform is fine but not exciting, and the portable score is a reminder that this is a permanent fixture. At the low end of that $850 to $2,630 US price range, this is one of the better Mini-LED values we've seen.