LG QNED evo 85QNED91AUA 85.1"

An 85-inch Mini-LED TV with elite connectivity and a smart platform that does everything, but the picture quality doesn't match the 'evo' badge. Buy it for the size and ports, not the pixels.

The connectivity story here is genuinely impressive. Four HDMI ports, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and eARC put this thing in the 97th percentile for connectivity, which means you can plug in a console, soundbar, streaming box, and still have room for that dusty old Blu-ray player. The smart platform is also a standout, landing in the 90th percentile thanks to webOS, Alexa, AirPlay 2, and Google Cast all living under one roof. But here's the surprise: the display itself only hits the 56th percentile. For a Mini-LED panel with 'Dynamic QNED Color' and an AI processor, that's underwhelming. The 2.2 channel audio with Dolby Atmos is solid at the 79th percentile, but the picture quality at the 36th percentile is the real head-scratcher. You'd expect better from a TV this size and price.

The TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K and Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG are the real threats here. Both of those deliver stronger picture quality for similar or less money, and they've got actual customer reviews backing them up. The Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 is the premium pick if you want processing power and accuracy, but you're paying Sony tax. The Samsung Neo QLED QN900F is the spec-sheet flex, but it's also the most expensive. If you want the biggest screen for the least cash, the LG wins on size alone. If you want the best picture, look at TCL or Hisense first.

The price spread here is wild. We're seeing USD 868 to USD 1,400 across five US listings, which is a USD 532 gap depending on where you shop. At the low end, this is a tempting big-screen buy. At the high end, you're flirting with territory where better picture quality exists. If you're hunting for this TV, the USD 868 listing is the one to grab. Anything above USD 1,100 and you should probably look at what else is out there.

The LG QNED evo 85QNED91AUA is a massive 85-inch Mini-LED TV that nails the fundamentals but leaves us scratching our heads on a few things. The one thing to know? This is a connectivity and smart platform monster with a picture that doesn't quite live up to the spec sheet hype. You're getting Dolby Vision, a 120Hz panel, HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 6E, and the α8 AI Processor Gen2, all wrapped in a screen bigger than most apartment walls. But our database says picture quality sits at the 36th percentile, which is a weird spot for a TV LG markets as 'evo' tier.

If you're a picture quality purist who notices blooming, black levels, and color accuracy, this isn't your TV. The 36th percentile picture quality ranking is a red flag, and the TCL QM8K or Hisense U8 will give you better image performance for similar money. Skip this if you care more about pixels than ports.

The LG QNED evo 85QNED91AUA is a solid big-screen TV with killer connectivity and a smart platform that covers every base. But the picture quality percentile is a real concern, and the complete lack of customer engagement makes this feel like a gamble. If you can snag it at the USD 868 price point and you prioritize size and connectivity over raw picture performance, it's a decent buy. If picture quality is your top priority, spend your money elsewhere.