LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65"

The LG QNED85A delivers picture quality in the 78th percentile and audio in the 99th percentile thanks to the bundled 9.1.5 channel S95AR soundbar. That's a killer combo for $1,728 USD. But the remote control has no mute button, and owners are not happy about it, dragging user sentiment down to the 31st percentile.

The Mini-LED panel with Precision Dimming is the star of the show. You're getting a 65-inch 4K screen with individually controlled dimming zones, which means better black levels and brighter highlights than a standard LED. The 100% color volume claim is backed up by that 78th percentile picture quality ranking, and owners consistently mention how customizable the color settings are. Sports performance at 63.8 out of 100 puts it well above average for fast motion, and the 120Hz panel helps there. Gaming lands at 52.9 out of 100, which is solid but not spectacular. You'll get smooth 120Hz gameplay, but the HDR score at the 13th percentile is a weak spot. If you're buying this for HDR gaming specifically, you might feel underwhelmed.

The audio setup is where things get interesting. The bundled S95AR soundbar is a 9.1.5 channel monster with a wireless subwoofer, and it pushes the audio score to the 99th percentile. That's the absolute best right now for this category. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support means you get that 3D dome of sound, and the redesigned subwoofer delivers bass you can feel. But there's a catch: some owners report the audio occasionally switches back to the internal TV speakers, which is annoying when you've got a flagship soundbar sitting right there.

Against the Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90, the LG gives up ground on HDR performance and overall picture refinement, but the bundled soundbar closes the gap on total value. The Samsung Neo QLED QN990F likely beats it on brightness and gaming features, but you're paying a premium for that. The TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K is the value alternative, often delivering strong Mini-LED performance at a lower price, though without the flagship audio package. The Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG competes directly on picture quality at a similar size, but again, no 9.1.5 channel soundbar in the box. The Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 is a different beast entirely, smaller and simpler, but with a much better smart TV experience. If webOS frustrates you, Roku's interface is the antidote.

At $1,728 USD for the 65-inch model with the S95AR soundbar included, the value proposition is genuinely strong. You're getting a Mini-LED TV plus a flagship 9.1.5 channel soundbar for less than what some competitors charge for the TV alone. The budget score of 49.5 out of 100 reflects that this isn't a budget TV, but the value-for-money sentiment from owners is positive. Multiple reviews mention the combination of picture quality and price as a key selling point. If you were planning to buy a soundbar anyway, this bundle makes a lot of sense.

The LG QNED85A nails the fundamentals. Picture quality lands in the 78th percentile of our database, with the Mini-LED backlight and 100% color volume doing the heavy lifting. Sports content scores a 63.8 out of 100, which tracks with what owners are saying about bright, vivid color and smooth motion handling. The 4.3-star average across 203 reviews backs that up. But here's the thing: the audio story is wild. The bundled S95AR soundbar pushes the audio score to the 99th percentile, which is genuinely best-in-class territory. You're getting a 9.1.5 channel setup with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X in the box, and that's not something you see every day at this price point.

But the user sentiment score sits at just the 31st percentile, and that gap between great hardware and frustrated owners is the real story here. The TV itself gets praised for picture quality and value. The remote control, on the other hand, is generating real anger. No dedicated mute button. A sound bar design that people find awkward. Documentation that reads like it was written by someone who's never actually used the TV. We'll dig into all of it below.

If you care about HDR performance, this isn't your TV. The 13th percentile HDR score is a real letdown, and you'll notice it in dark scenes with bright highlights. Smart TV enthusiasts should also look elsewhere, as webOS scores in the 29th percentile and the connectivity options are limited at the 14th percentile. And if you're someone who mutes the TV frequently, the remote control situation will drive you up the wall. No dedicated mute button means you'll be fumbling with workarounds every time the commercials hit. For that alone, some buyers will want to steer clear.

The LG QNED85A is a tale of two products. The TV itself is a strong performer with excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and a genuinely impressive bundled soundbar that pushes audio into best-in-class territory. The 4.3-star rating and positive value sentiment confirm that most owners are happy with what they got for their money. But the remote control situation is a real problem. No mute button on a TV remote in 2025 is baffling, and the workarounds people describe sound genuinely frustrating. The 31st percentile user sentiment score reflects that disconnect. If you can live with the remote quirks, or you're planning to use a universal remote anyway, this is a solid buy. If you want a seamless out-of-the-box experience, you might want to look elsewhere.