LG QNED 65QNED85TAA 65"

The LG QNED 65QNED85TAA delivers impressive HDR and smooth 120Hz motion for $661 USD, but HDMI 2.0 ports cap 4K gaming at 60Hz. It's a great pick for sports and streaming, less so for serious gamers. If you don't need 4K 120Hz gaming, this is a solid value.

The Mini-LED backlight does real work here. HDR lands in the 85th percentile, which means Dolby Vision IQ content looks genuinely impressive, with punchy highlights and deep blacks. Picture quality overall sits at 78th percentile, so you're getting above-average performance for the price. The 120Hz native refresh rate keeps fast motion clean, and the AI processor does a decent job upscaling lower-res content. Audio is a surprising bright spot at 66th percentile with 128W of output, which is more than most TVs in this range. Gaming performance is middling at 61st percentile, mostly held back by that HDMI 2.0 limitation. You'll get 120Hz at 1080p or 1440p, but 4K gaming caps at 60Hz. That's fine for casual players, but serious console gamers with a PS5 or Xbox Series X will feel the ceiling.

Against the TCL QM8K Series and Hisense U8 Series, the LG holds its own on HDR but falls behind on gaming features. The TCL and Hisense both offer HDMI 2.1 at similar or slightly higher prices, making them better picks for console gamers. The Samsung Neo QLED QN70F likely beats it on overall picture quality, though you'll pay more for that. The Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L is in a completely different league, both in performance and price. The Roku Pro Series is cheaper and simpler, but you lose the Mini-LED backlight and Dolby Vision IQ. For pure HDR punch per dollar, the LG is competitive. For everything else, the competition is stiff.

At $661 USD, this TV sits in a weird spot. You're getting Mini-LED tech and strong HDR for under $700, which is genuinely good value. But the HDMI 2.0 ports feel like a cost-cutting move that undercuts the 120Hz panel's potential. If you mainly watch sports, stream movies, and don't care about 4K 120Hz gaming, this is a solid deal. If you're a gamer, you'll probably want to spend a bit more on something with HDMI 2.1.

The LG QNED 65QNED85TAA is a 65-inch 4K Mini-LED TV that tries to punch above its weight class. Quantum Dot and NanoCell tech combine for solid color, and the 120Hz panel keeps motion smooth. At $661 USD, it's positioned as a mid-range option with some premium ambitions.

But there's a catch. The HDMI ports are 2.0, not 2.1, which limits 4K gaming to 60Hz. For a TV marketed toward gamers, that's a real head-scratcher. Still, for sports and streaming, the picture holds up well.

Skip this if you own a PS5 or Xbox Series X and want 4K 120Hz gaming. The HDMI 2.0 ports will bottleneck your console. Also skip it if you need a TV with strong smart features or lots of connectivity options, since both are just average here. And if you're the type who reads customer reviews before buying, you'll be flying blind with zero ratings available.

This TV is best for sports fans and movie streamers who want strong HDR and smooth motion without spending a fortune. The 120Hz panel and Mini-LED backlight deliver where it counts for those use cases. Gamers should look elsewhere unless they're fine with 60Hz at 4K. If you can live with the HDMI 2.0 limitation, the LG QNED 65QNED85TAA is a solid living room upgrade.