LG QNED 75QNED85TUA 75"

The LG QNED 75QNED85TUA is a 75-inch gaming-focused TV with excellent smart features and four HDMI 2.1 ports. Picture quality is mediocre for the size, and the audio is weak. Worth considering if you find it near USD 700 and prioritize gaming over movie performance.

The α8 AI Processor 4K does a decent job upscaling content and the 120Hz panel with FreeSync, VRR, and ALLM makes this a legit gaming TV. Four HDMI 2.1 ports is a flex most TVs at this price don't manage. But the picture quality sits at the 36th percentile in our database, which is disappointing for a set this size. The edge LED backlight with Dimming Pro helps contrast a bit, but you're not getting the deep blacks of a mini-LED or OLED. HDR10 and HLG are supported, but HDR performance is middle of the pack at best. The 20W 2.0 channel speakers are weak, sitting in the 42nd percentile. Plan on a soundbar.

Against the Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L, this LG gets absolutely smoked on picture quality, but the Sony costs way more. The Samsung Neo QLED QN70F and TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K both offer mini-LED backlights with better contrast and HDR, often for similar money. The Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG is smaller but delivers a much better picture per dollar. Where the LG wins is gaming connectivity and smart features. Four HDMI 2.1 ports and a 120Hz panel beat most competitors at this size. But if you care more about movie nights than game nights, the TCL or Hisense are better picks.

Pricing is all over the place. We're seeing USD 700 to USD 950 across three US listings, which is a USD 250 spread. At the low end, this is a tempting big-screen gaming TV. At the high end, you're dangerously close to better picture quality from competitors. If you can snag it near USD 700, it's a solid deal. If you're paying USD 950, you should probably look at a mini-LED instead. The Best Buy listing tends to have the best price in our data, so check there first.

The LG QNED 75QNED85TUA is a 75-inch 4K TV that tries to split the difference between a bright living room screen and a gaming display. It's got Quantum Dot and NanoCell color tech, a 120Hz panel, and four HDMI 2.1 ports. On paper, that's a solid combo. In practice, it's a mixed bag. The smart features are genuinely excellent, and the color pops in bright rooms. But the picture quality percentile is rough, and the audio is basically an afterthought.

Skip this if you care about picture quality above all else. The edge LED backlight and mediocre HDR performance mean movie nights won't have the deep blacks and contrast you'd get from a mini-LED or OLED. If you're buying a 75-inch TV primarily for cinematic viewing, the TCL QM8K or Hisense U8 will serve you better for similar money. Also skip it if you don't plan on adding a soundbar, because the built-in audio is not up to the task.

This TV is for gamers who want a huge screen and don't want to spend OLED money. The 120Hz panel, VRR, FreeSync, and four HDMI 2.1 ports are the real selling points. It's also a decent pick for bright living rooms where the Quantum Dot colors can shine. But if you're a cinephile who cares about deep blacks and accurate HDR, this isn't your TV. The picture quality just doesn't keep up with the competition.