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Quick verdict
The review evidence points to a tradeoff: sound quality and soundstage versus HDMI 2.1 port count and 4K at 144 Hz support. Choose according to which strengths matter more to you; the overall score alone does not settle that choice.
Choose Sony BRAVIA 5 for sound quality and soundstage.
Choose LG QNED92A for HDMI 2.1 port count and 4K at 144 Hz support.
Scores are out of 5. Missing scores mean missing review evidence, not a missing feature.
The TV's overall image is vivid, natural and finely processed, but brightness and shadow precision depend on screen size, preset and lighting.
The QNED92A usually delivers sharp, colorful, high-contrast pictures, especially with quality 4K material. The toughest dark and bright scenes expose haloing, clipped highlights, or uneven detail.
Clear, balanced sound is better than expected for an LCD TV, though the low end is too light for full cinematic impact.
The 2.2-channel speakers sound thin and underpowered next to the excellent picture. Several evaluations report weak bass, poor depth, or even distortion at louder settings.
The speakers create a spacious, reasonably precise stereo image, positioning dialogue and effects convincingly.
Virtual processing can spread audio wider but often leaves it thin, vague, or lacking believable depth.
Automatic format switching between streaming services and apps is quick and keeps the appropriate audio/video modes active.
Minor brightness shifts can occur across cuts between bright and dark scenes.
Ordinary TV and HD content look crisp, natural and engaging, helped by sensitive processing and well-judged picture presets.
SDR can look crisp and bright, but local dimming occasionally darkens dark scenes too aggressively. Brighter programs are the safer match.
Cinema and Professional modes prioritize balance, while brighter presets add punch; Vivid can look overdone and some choices need adjustment.
The many picture presets make customization possible, and accurate modes can look excellent. Some default choices run too blue or vivid, while Filmmaker Mode can dim shadows.
Initial white balance varies by tested size and unit, with cool or greenish casts on some sets; calibration can markedly improve it.
Default SDR white balance has underrepresented blues and a warmer look; HDR can skew cool. Careful tuning helps SDR considerably.
Brightness is sufficient for many HDR scenes but does not rival the most luminous Mini LEDs; the 98-inch is a significant exception within the lineup.
The panel is bright enough for many real-world scenes, especially in SDR. It is less luminous than several similarly priced Mini LED competitors.
Backlight control is frequently polished in ordinary scenes, yet tricky starfields can prompt conservative dimming and gray-looking black areas.
Local dimming substantially deepens blacks and strengthens contrast, yet its algorithms sometimes crush shadows or lag behind moving objects. Performance varies noticeably with scene complexity.
Movies can look rich in moderate or dim light, but raised blacks, occasional blooming and shadow quirks make a pitch-black reference theater a less convincing fit.
The 65-inch QNED93/QNED92 renders convincing blacks and atmospheric dark films, but some dimming behavior can crush shadow detail. Halos and banding occasionally distract from otherwise rich contrast.
Mini LED dimming delivers strong everyday contrast, although competing premium panels can go much deeper in complex dark scenes. The 98-inch version has a clear contrast advantage over the 65-inch.
Mini LED dimming creates striking separation between luminous highlights and dark backgrounds. The strongest scenes look remarkably close to premium LCD competitors.
Fine textures, subtitles and scene elements come through sharply without an excessively processed appearance.
Fine textures and edges look crisp with good source material, though bright whites or deep shadows sometimes lose subtle detail.
HDR has pleasing punch in many movies, but the 55–85-inch sets trail brighter rivals and small highlights can be restrained. The 98-inch version has markedly more headroom.
Many bright scenes and specular highlights have satisfying punch, but peak HDR intensity falls short of the strongest TCL and Hisense rivals. Very bright scenes also reveal the TV’s limits.
Deep bass is the built-in speakers' clearest weakness: effects can sound hollow or lack cinematic rumble, making a soundbar attractive.
The down-firing speaker system has limited bass presence, leaving dramatic audio effects lacking weight.
Everyday daylight pictures have plenty of punch, but direct sunlight and reflected windows can distract, especially on smaller sizes.
Strong SDR brightness makes daytime TV generally comfortable, though direct reflections remain a potential distraction.
Rich color, controlled highlights and respectable contrast make HDR involving, while ultimate brightness and black precision remain below premium alternatives.
Bright HDR films and games can look vivid and dramatic, helped by punchy color and contrast. Some scenes lose bright highlight detail or crush shadows, and competing Mini LEDs can deliver greater impact.
Modern console titles look vibrant and feel responsive, yet motion smearing and the 120Hz ceiling keep it short of dedicated gaming leaders.
Gaming is the QNED92A’s clearest strength: four capable HDMI ports, low lag, and high refresh support make games responsive and fluid. Dark-pixel smearing and occasional HDR oddities are the main caveats.
Daytime SDR material has strong brightness, particularly on the 98-inch version, though full-field scenes are somewhat less punchy.
Excellent SDR light output lets bright broadcasts stand out even with ambient room lighting, although darker scenes can be dimmed unnecessarily.
Natural skin tones and subtle colors are major strengths in well-chosen picture modes, though some test units show overly cool or greenish out-of-box balance.
Accurate modes can render especially realistic skin tones and natural color, and SDR calibration is effective. Some default presets lean visibly blue or exaggerated, while HDR accuracy is less consistent.
Poor streams clean up well, but applying heavy reduction to pristine 4K material can soften fine detail.
Compression smoothing does a good job hiding blockiness and pixelation in low-bitrate streams, at the cost of some fine texture.
Film cadence and broadcast motion are polished, while some fast games still reveal slower pixel transitions.
Camera movement and fast action look smooth in much of the tested film and sports content. Slow near-black pixel transitions and unusual signals can expose occasional blur or judder.
Game mode responds promptly, with particularly impressive 120Hz lag results for a Sony LCD.
Game Optimizer delivers low controller delay, impressing several tests and making console play responsive. One tester was more cautious about demanding competitive shooters.
Speakers remain composed during loud or demanding moments rather than breaking into obvious distortion.
The speakers can produce clear buzzing and crackling when pushed, undermining movie audio.
1440p signals are a conspicuous gap for some console and PC setups, even though 4K120 works well.
It accepts 1440p at 120Hz from supported consoles and computers.
Black-frame insertion is poorly executed, with image duplication or unusual flicker patterns undermining its usefulness.
The optional motion-blur reduction mode has precise timing at 60Hz and 120Hz without obvious image duplication.
Cable routing is neat on some smaller versions, but the 98-inch rear offers little built-in cable management beyond a tie wrap.
No dedicated cable-routing hardware is provided, leaving tidy installation to the owner.
Only two HDMI inputs carry full gaming bandwidth, and one doubles as eARC. Multi-console soundbar setups may need compromises or extra hardware.
All four HDMI ports offer the full bandwidth needed for demanding consoles and PCs, a major advantage over two-port rivals.
The built-in system gets loud enough for typical rooms without sacrificing easy-to-hear dialogue.
The built-in speakers cannot play especially loudly without sounding strained.
There is no standard Filmmaker Mode, although Cinema and Professional presets provide accurate-viewing alternatives for enthusiasts.
Filmmaker Mode can present impressively accurate and cinematic images, though it sometimes darkens shadow detail too much.
Moving highlights generally transition smoothly between dimming zones, although very fast objects can reveal halo trails or dark edges.
The backlight is slow to track moving highlights, occasionally leaving a bright trailing halo or a dark leading edge.
Side- or rear-facing connections remain reasonably easy to reach, even when some sizes are wall-mounted.
The recessed HDMI ports can be difficult to reach after wall mounting, so connecting cables first is wise.
Low-bitrate streams, old shows and SD broadcasts become more watchable through Sony's cleanup without heavy artificial sharpening.
HD material often scales cleanly, but very rough standard-definition clips can look messy or blurry. One assessment also found disappointing noise in regular Blu-ray content.
Some slow camera pans in 24fps material can show mild response-time stutter despite effective judder removal.
Optional interpolation smooths low-frame-rate films without markedly changing their natural appearance.
Some cloudiness and haloing remain, especially on the 98-inch model with dimming off or challenging highlights.
Local dimming produces a largely even black field, with slight haloing around bright on-screen objects.
Most gradients look smooth, although grays and certain green tones can show visible steps.
Most color gradients transition smoothly, with only very faint bands in difficult shades.
True Cinema and conservative settings can help films, but stronger smoothing introduces artifacts or a soap-opera look.
The motion smoothing stays consistent in frame pacing and can reduce stutter with restrained settings.
Voices are consistently easy to follow, even with busy film soundtracks, and Sony offers useful speech-enhancement options.
Voices are understandable at modest levels and Clear Voice Pro can lift speech. Some voice modes make the result less natural or insubstantial.
Direct light sources are obvious on the reflective screen and can interrupt darker scenes.
The glossy screen creates bright mirrorlike reflections in some environments, though another test found better-than-expected glare protection. Placement matters.
Pixel transitions are adequate on smaller sets rather than truly fast, while the 98-inch panel makes visible gains in gaming clarity.
Response is quick in brighter transitions but noticeably slow in dark ones, causing visible blur in 120Hz and especially 60Hz gaming.
Shadows retain subtle textures in most scenes, but aggressive brightness preferences or complex backlight behavior can sacrifice some dark detail.
Many dark scenes reveal satisfying texture, but difficult low-light material can become muddy or over-darkened. Picture modes and scenes make a meaningful difference.
Making poor sources look better is the signature advantage here: HD, SD and compressed streams remain detailed and natural.
The processor keeps most 720p and 1080p material sharp and watchable, with readable text and stable motion. Particularly low-quality or noisy sources expose its limits.
G-SYNC works across the supported variable-refresh range on the 98-inch model.
Compatibility with G-SYNC improves variable-refresh gaming for supported PCs.
120Hz is excellent for current consoles, but limited compared with 144Hz, 165Hz or faster sets aimed at serious PC gamers.
120Hz and 144Hz are useful for responsive games, although slow transitions from very dark shades can add blur.
Sony's film cadence handling is an exceptional strength, keeping 24fps movies natural without obvious judder.
Most movie and TV signals are handled without judder, though certain 25p material carried in 60p can show imperfect frame timing.
Colors lose intensity and blacks wash out when viewers sit to the sides, especially beyond modest angles.
Off-center viewers can see a pronounced red cast and reduced contrast.
The compact everyday remote feels intuitive in the hand and makes navigation easy.
Point-and-click navigation is intuitive, but the Home Hub approach to changing HDMI inputs can feel less direct.
Dedicated input and streaming buttons are handy, but extra settings buttons and no illumination can make dark-room use fiddly.
The US remote lacks a dedicated input key and number pad, requiring more steps for some everyday actions.
Centered or flexible foot placement makes most sizes friendly to narrow furniture, but the 98-inch stand is substantially wider and fixed.
The US QNED92A has widely spaced feet that demand a broad cabinet, while the UK QNED93 uses a more compact center stand.
Bright HDR colors remain punchy, particularly on the 98-inch panel, which has more color-brightness headroom than the 65-inch version.
Colors are rich and often vibrant, but high-luminance saturation does not match the strongest competitors. Red and green highlights can be less intense.
Fine highlight structure is usually well maintained, but very bright or complex scenes can clip or suppress tiny specular details.
The brightest whites sometimes lose subtle gradients or become flat, even when overall brightness looks impressive. Less extreme highlights retain more texture.
Game mode keeps inputs responsive, but specialized presets do not always preserve the strongest picture quality.
Game Optimizer achieves excellent responsiveness, with a modest decrease in brightness and occasional extra blooming.
Colors and textures usually look lifelike rather than oversaturated, especially in Cinema and Professional modes.
Accurate modes preserve natural skin tones, delicate color, and convincing scenery.
Sports and movies generally remain readable, but fast game motion can smear on smaller panels; the 98-inch is noticeably clearer.
Most movie motion looks polished, yet near-black transitions and 60Hz game scenes show significant smearing in one detailed test.
Click-in feet and installation-friendly packaging make assembly straightforward for the smaller and very large sizes alike.
Stand installation is straightforward, although a screwdriver and sometimes a second person are helpful.
Most experiences are positive, especially for movies and everyday viewing, although some buyers question the premium price and gaming tradeoffs.
A refined, feature-packed Mini LED television with consistently strong gaming credentials and an appealing picture. Its weak built-in audio, price competition, and occasional picture imperfections temper the enthusiasm.
Sony usually suppresses halos without crushing small bright details, but the conservative approach can raise blacks and leave some complex dark scenes washed out.
Small halos remain visible around subtitles, bright objects, and moving highlights. Some find blooming surprisingly restrained, while others find the light bleed distracting.
Especially at 98 inches, the cabinet is much thicker than today's slimmest TVs, so wall mounting will not look particularly flush.
The Mini LED body is relatively bulky compared with slimmer alternatives.
High-frequency PWM is generally subtle, but sensitive viewers may still notice it; Standard mode has a lower flicker frequency.
A test pattern produced a local-dimming flicker anomaly, although it was not reproducible in normal viewing. The high-frequency everyday flicker is unlikely to be noticed.
Small text and fine details survive scaling well, helping lower-resolution sources avoid a soft appearance.
Upscaled imagery is usually crisp and readable, with good enhancement of shapes and text.
The 98-inch screen delivers a room-filling movie and gaming experience, with additional brightness and motion advantages beyond its area.
The 75-inch picture can feel especially rewarding when matched to a suitable seating distance.
Mostly even images can show slightly dark corners or subtle patchiness in bright material, especially at very large sizes.
Black-field and edge uniformity are imperfect, with one detailed test finding distracting near-black vertical bands. Other assessments found much less obvious dirty-screen effect in bright scenes.
The remotes are comfortable and functional, but the lack of backlighting and rechargeable power disappoints some owners.
The Magic Remote pointer makes navigation intuitive and the redesigned handset fits the hand better. Missing physical controls create some frustration.
A large screen takes real effort to maneuver; even helpful packaging and handles cannot eliminate the need for assistance.
Large sizes are heavy enough to require assistance, especially for moving or wall mounting.
HDR colors cover a wide, useful range and look rich in most content, despite less-than-complete coverage of the broadest gamuts.
The screen covers a broad range of colors, particularly in DCI-P3, although some competing flagship models cover slightly more.
White balance and grayscale often improve dramatically after calibration, although some calibration controls are more limited than enthusiasts might expect.
SDR calibration is straightforward and produces excellent accuracy. HDR receives less benefit from calibration.
VA-panel contrast and color degrade away from a centered seat; a few impressions are more forgiving, but wide seating remains risky.
Colors and contrast drop noticeably from the sides, making the TV a poor match for wide seating arrangements.
Direct reflections are a persistent weakness: windows and lamps can remain clearly visible, despite sufficient brightness for indirect daylight.
Brightness compensates for ambient light, but direct reflections can remain conspicuous. Assessments disagree on how well the screen resists lamps and windows.
VRR helps keep supported console games smooth and nearly tear-free, within the TV's 120Hz ceiling.
VRR across modern console and PC standards keeps compatible games in sync with the display and helps reduce tearing.
The Google TV home screen carries ads; turning off personalization does not remove them. Basic TV mode removes ads only by sacrificing smart functions.
Some promotional banners can be disabled, but advertisements remain in parts of webOS and can feel intrusive.
Game mode engages automatically with compatible consoles, making it easier to get responsive play without switching presets manually.
Automatic low-latency switching makes it easy to enter Game Optimizer without manual menu changes.
Some slight center-screen patchiness can appear during bright panning shots, though it is rarely intrusive in normal viewing.
Sports fields and sweeping camera shots look mostly clean through the center, but darker edges or mild bands may appear.
Chroma detail is usable, but the BGR pixel layout can cause text quirks in some desktop applications.
Full chroma support helps lettering, but the BGR subpixel pattern can create visible text fringing in some desktop applications.
Properly installed feet keep the screen planted despite its size; only minor movement appears if the panel is pushed.
The support feet or center pedestal hold the screen securely despite differences in shape and footprint.
Blacks are generally convincing from a central seat, but difficult starfields and mixed highlights can look gray. The 98-inch model delivers deeper blacks than the 65-inch in size-specific testing.
Deep blacks are a standout improvement over earlier LG LCDs, creating convincing nighttime scenes. Complex high-contrast images can still look raised or lose detail.
Google TV organizes shows and watchlists well, but its recommendation system can feel busy and less clever than alternatives.
Recommendations can be tailored to viewing habits, and some home-screen suggestions can be turned off.
Smooth gradations and low-quality stream cleanup are strengths, with only limited banding in difficult shades.
Smooth tonal fades show little obvious banding or blocking. Small imperfections are usually hard to notice.
The game menu offers useful on-screen tuning, source information, crosshairs and screen-size controls without leaving play.
The Game Optimizer and quick-access overlay provide valuable control over picture modes, refresh settings, and current game status.
Menus and smart functions generally feel dependable, with few noticeable bugs in normal use.
The panel design has low predicted risk for several typical LCD defects, though individual LED or pixel failures remain possible.
DTS and DTS:X compatibility helps Blu-ray and home-theater owners avoid the format limitations found on some rival TVs.
DTS decoding or passthrough support is missing, which complicates playback for some physical-media movie soundtracks.
Native FreeSync support is missing, although HDMI Forum VRR provides a practical alternative with compatible systems.
FreeSync support adds convenient VRR compatibility for Xbox and gaming PCs.
The panel tops out at 120Hz, so it is less attractive than 144Hz or faster rivals for high-refresh PC gaming.
High-end PCs can use up to 4K at 144Hz, providing headroom beyond the 120Hz modes used by consoles.
Dolby Vision playback is a strong part of the TV's movie and gaming appeal, with useful picture presets for different lighting.
Dolby Vision format compatibility is a welcome inclusion, but one assessment found little enhancement in its picture mode and an owner reported a connection issue.
The two compatible ports handle 4K120 and VRR effectively, offering capable current-generation console connections.
Every HDMI input has full 48Gbps bandwidth, enabling high-refresh 4K devices without port juggling.
Built-in AirPlay makes sharing video from Apple devices easy, without an extra streaming box.
AirPlay is a notably welcome convenience for wireless content sharing.
Current consoles can take advantage of smooth 4K120 play, provided they use one of the two full-bandwidth HDMI ports.
All four HDMI ports support 4K at 120Hz, making it easy to connect modern gaming consoles without selecting a special socket.
Built-in casting makes it straightforward to send videos or other content from a phone.
Streaming and connected-device sharing feel seamless through Home Hub.
As a Sony Mini LED, the processing can justify a premium on sale, but cheaper rivals often offer higher brightness or more gaming hardware.
Its rich gaming features and polished software help justify the cost, and a few owners consider it good value. Most expert comparisons find brighter TCL or Hisense alternatives or similarly priced OLEDs more compelling.
Smaller models have simple feet and clear setup menus; even the 98-inch uses smart packaging, though moving it takes strength.
The stand goes on easily and the TV’s initial setup is straightforward.
A huge screen, low input lag and 4K HDR presentation make the 98-inch model especially engaging for games.
Games at 4K look colorful and responsive, with current-generation consoles supported at 120Hz.
Settings and shortcuts appear quickly and keep on-the-fly changes convenient.
The input-selection dashboard may take noticeably longer to load than expected.
Dynamic HDR adjustments preserve useful detail in tricky mixed-brightness scenes, though the brightest highlights are not always perfect.
Midtones can be slightly crushed even while shadow details appear controlled. Bright HDR mastering levels can affect the smoothness of highlight roll-off.
Sony's tone mapping generally follows intended luminance well, particularly in accurate presets, though some modes introduce raised blacks or clipped highlights.
HDR follows the intended luminance curve reasonably well, though some midtones are too dark and clips may be truncated at peak brightness.
Google Assistant can handle complex voice searches and shortcuts, making it easier to navigate a large content library.
Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility provide flexible hands-free controls.
Google TV is consistently quick to open menus and switch apps, with little of the sluggishness associated with weaker smart TVs.
webOS generally navigates smoothly with responsive menus and apps.
Google TV brings an extensive app ecosystem and intuitive navigation, with occasional clutter from recommendations and ads.
webOS earns praise for its broad content access, customization, and generally smooth navigation. Advertisements and increasingly busy AI features are its main distractions.
Google TV brings together a broad selection of streaming services; regional catch-up apps are also thoughtfully handled in the UK.
The platform offers a strong selection of streaming apps and free channels; UK catch-up coverage was completed after initial launch.
The 98-inch is not merely a larger 65-inch: it is brighter, has deeper blacks and responds faster, so size-specific conclusions matter.
The 65-inch European QNED93 uses a VA panel while other regional sizes can use IPS, so picture findings may not carry across every size.
The range spans manageable 55-inch screens through a giant 98-inch version, giving buyers considerable freedom to fit their room.
The US range offers several large-screen sizes, letting buyers match the screen to the room and seating distance.
The minimalist shape and discreet front styling look premium in a living room; the larger model's thickness is less elegant from the side.
Thin bezels create a clean, modern front, with sturdy metal touches. The plastic back and somewhat bulky body are less luxurious.
The cabinet generally feels sturdy and stable, with a premium impression despite extensive plastic; large screens can wobble slightly when pushed.
Fit and finish are generally good, but plastic materials and some rear-panel flex lower the premium feel.
Most sizes have thin, unobtrusive borders; the 98-inch model is noticeably chunkier around the edges.
The narrow screen borders help put the focus on the image, though the frame remains slightly noticeable in some settings.
webOS menus are generally approachable and customizable, even if the growing collection of AI tools adds complexity.
Optional Bravia Cam features add possibilities, but the camera's price is difficult to justify for what it offers.
LG’s AI Chatbot can answer TV-related queries with surprisingly good accuracy.
The display can double as a pleasant ambient picture frame or screensaver when entertainment is paused.
Sony's gentle SDR-to-HDR enhancement can give everyday material extra pop without making colors look exaggerated. Cinema and Professional modes provide a more restrained alternative.
The LCD panel avoids the permanent burn-in risk associated with self-emissive OLED pixels.
The ThinQ companion app provides dependable controls from iOS and Android devices.
The 98-inch model draws substantially more electricity than smaller versions, offsetting some of its big-screen appeal in daily running costs.
LG Channels provides plenty of free viewing beyond the usual paid apps.
Four total HDMI ports are useful, but only half provide the highest-bandwidth gaming functions.
The XR chip is the product's defining strength, making film motion, colors and weaker sources look notably polished.
Dark transitions can produce black smears or inverse ghosting, with the faster 98-inch panel showing a different overshoot tradeoff.
Gaming alongside a YouTube guide or video is an appealing convenience, rather than forcing players to switch screens.
Owners with local media libraries or Plex servers can get especially good use from the TV's processing and film presentation.
The large model's packaging separates easily and supports safer stand installation without lifting the panel immediately.
Thoughtfully shaped protective material and packing tabs make an intimidating 98-inch unboxing more manageable.
The 75-inch IPS-based configuration appealed to one owner, while more technical assessments note that panel-type changes by size can affect contrast.
Remote Play can bring a PS5 or PS4 session onto the TV from another room or even another location.
The 98-inch screen carries a major running-cost premium, commonly using hundreds of watts while streaming.
The semi-gloss finish preserves a clear picture overall but costs a little perceived sharpness; BGR pixels can also affect desktop text.
Personalized AI search can target results to the viewer issuing a voice request.
Sony's built-in speaker arrangement provides refined detail and generally clean output, without much deep bass.
The feet feel sturdy and stable, though the 98-inch version is wider and less adjustable.
Preloaded software leaves useful free storage for additional apps, which can be removed if unwanted.
High frequencies are generally clean and controlled, but the tonal balance does not reach a dedicated sound system.
Standard VESA mounting is available and the front looks tidy on a wall. Heavy panels and recessed sockets need planning.
The deeper cabinet, particularly at large sizes, prevents the sleek flush-wall effect of thinner televisions.
Bluetooth rear-speaker pairing offers a way to widen a compatible home-theater sound setup.
Clear Voice Pro can help speech, but AI Sound Pro often reduces focus or reveals speaker distortion. Processing cannot fully compensate for the weak hardware.
An intermittent audio-delay warning for Sony's Android 14 platform raises concern for gamers using LPCM over ARC after display-mode changes.
eARC can carry major high-quality formats to external equipment, although a reported Android 14 LPCM sync issue warrants caution with certain setups.
Compatible Sony soundbars can let the TV handle the center channel, making voices appear to come from the screen itself.
Black equalizer, crosshairs and screen-size options are practical aids for navigating dark or precision-focused games.
Filmmaker Mode can look beautifully faithful to the intended image, but several default presets exaggerate color and HDR calibration leaves errors.
Preference-based sound tuning produces a more satisfying result than most preset speaker modes.
Sony's high-bitrate movie streaming is an especially attractive extra for film enthusiasts, with sharp presentation and included movie credits.
The raised stand positions on smaller models and generous clearance on the 98-inch help accommodate a soundbar beneath the screen.
Sound-positioning tweeters and supported formats lend spatial depth, but a dedicated system still provides a more enveloping theater effect.
Dedicated Netflix, Prime Video and Sony Pictures Core presets aim for faithful playback with little manual fiddling.
Virtual surround spreads the sound somewhat but produces little convincing rear-channel action.
Large bright areas remain impressively consistent, especially on the brighter 98-inch panel.
App-store usage is expected to remain smooth with plenty of applications installed.
Voice Zoom and similar speech controls make hard-to-hear dialogue easier to follow without simply boosting total volume.
Detailed brightness, contrast, HDR and game controls offer extensive tuning for owners who like to experiment.
Users can disable personalized ads or the microphone, but opting out of targeted ads does not clear the home-screen ad placements.
Automatic PlayStation HDR tuning provides a strong starting point for game brightness and shadow balance, though manual verification may still help.
Home Hub supports connected-home devices and phone casting in a convenient shared dashboard.
Several years of announced webOS upgrades should help keep apps and menus current.
LG promises several years of major webOS upgrades, improving the platform’s longevity.
Voice requests are handled quickly and reliably, with extra personalized suggestions available.
Wi-Fi 6 connectivity is regarded as a worthwhile addition to the TV’s modern feature set.
Google Cast makes Android and other compatible phone-to-TV playback simple.
Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce NOW add convenient ways to access games without dedicated console hardware, although they are not viewed as full replacements.
Dolby Atmos decoding is available, but the built-in speakers offer little convincing height; external speakers improve immersion.
One owner experienced Dolby Vision becoming unavailable on an Xbox and internal Netflix app, although the tested sample worked normally. This appears inconsistent rather than universal.
eARC is useful for connecting a capable receiver or soundbar, though it uses one of the two highest-bandwidth HDMI inputs.
The lack of HDR10+ frustrates viewers who want every major dynamic HDR format, even though Dolby Vision is included.
Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG compatibility are welcomed for modern movie and streaming sources.
The huge screen brings compelling scale, but the 98-inch price, space requirements and power consumption demand careful justification.
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