LG QNED85A Feature Scores
Explore all 95 feature scores for LG QNED85A, organized into pros and cons.
Scores by Feature
Summary
95 reviewed features-
Very positive 4.5-5.027 (28%)
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Positive 3.5-4.427 (28%)
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Neutral 2.5-3.424 (25%)
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Negative 1.5-2.416 (17%)
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Very negative below 1.51 (1%)
Pros
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Everyday 4K pictures often look clear and colorful. More critical assessments caution that HDR impact and dark-scene refinement lag behind that first impression.
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Loudness earns very different reactions by size and listening setup: owners are impressed, but the 55-inch model is limited and tonal balance degrades when turned up.
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Natural skin tones and convincing color reproduction are consistent strengths, especially on the 55-inch version.
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The home interface generally feels fluid, and the remote scroll wheel makes long menus quicker to navigate.
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All four HDMI sockets offer full-bandwidth 2.1 connectivity, making multi-console configurations unusually convenient.
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Gradual transitions from dark to light look smooth, without obvious color bands in the Consumer Reports tests.
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Low input delay helps games feel responsive, especially fast action titles.
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Support for 120Hz and compatible 144Hz sources is a useful specification for sport and action gaming, though smoothness depends on pixel response too.
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Nuanced dark-to-light gradations remain visible, preserving texture even where HDR highlights fall short.
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High-definition material scales smoothly to 4K, preserving clean edges without noticeable jagged stair-stepping.
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Most 24p content and film-derived 1080i are handled smoothly, with 25p-in-60p signals a notable exception.
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Some owners enjoy the clean, thin-looking silhouette, while the thick bezel and plastic construction leave a more basic impression under closer inspection.
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The overall reception is positive for casual viewing and gaming, but less enthusiastic when judged against premium home-theater expectations.
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Gaming connectivity and responsiveness are strong selling points, but there is a pronounced disagreement about how clean moving objects look in dark scenes.
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4K/120Hz is a major strength for modern consoles, with high-bandwidth HDMI connections available for multiple systems.
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Fine textures are typically crisp and well resolved, although sharpening can exaggerate some details on the 55- and 65-inch models.
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The Magic Remote combines tactile controls and a comfortable grip with pointer operation, but the revised design loses convenient numeric shortcuts.
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iPhone owners get convenient built-in screen mirroring through AirPlay, avoiding an extra casting device.
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Apps and movies load quickly, and the menus move smoothly through everyday streaming tasks.
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The gallery looks attractive with framed artwork and ambient presentation, adding decorative value when regular TV is not playing.
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Automatic transitions between paintings make the gallery feel livelier than one static image.
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Owners enjoy the vivid, lively colors that give everyday videos an engaging presentation.
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LG’s built-in free channels add useful entertainment without requiring a paid streaming subscription.
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Vibrant color and crisp-looking imagery are appealing during normal viewing, though the processing claims have not all been confirmed by detailed testing.
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Owners appreciate compatibility with major assistants and Apple HomeKit alongside built-in AirPlay.
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Dark-picture depth varies dramatically by evaluation and screen size. Some find deep blacks, but raised blacks and weak contrast are notable concerns in more demanding testing.
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Motion results are sharply split: one assessment finds heavy blur at 60–144Hz, while the three Consumer Reports size tests report only slight blur.
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The set accepts 1440p at 120Hz from the PS5, making it flexible for consoles running below 4K.
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Permanent image retention is considered extremely unlikely, an advantage for static screens and gaming interfaces.
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Every HDMI input supports the full 48Gbps bandwidth, allowing modern consoles and gaming PCs to use advanced formats.
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The AI audio mode produces an immediately noticeable boost in sound level, although that alone does not prove more accurate playback.
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A connected Roku was recognized and labeled automatically, simplifying the first-time hookup.
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4K UHD is considered a practical choice for keeping a television current as high-resolution content becomes more common.
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Most familiar streaming services are available through LG’s interface, although at least one regional TV service is missing.
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The frame divides opinion: one technical assessment finds its borders thick, while hands-on owners like the slim appearance.
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Off-center consistency is disputed: some tests find generally broad viewing angles, but another sees colors wash out and contrast fall quickly.
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Game Optimizer turns on automatically for compatible gaming devices to keep controls responsive.
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FreeSync Premium Pro joins HDMI Forum VRR to help supported consoles and PCs match the display to changing frame rates.
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The 75-inch format gives sports and shared entertainment an expansive, engaging canvas.
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Fast-moving edges remain mostly clean without distracting transition artifacts, although some subtle color contamination can appear.
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Frame interpolation smooths 24fps pans effectively and keeps motion consistently paced.
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The adjustable legs leave about 3.4 inches under the picture, enough space for many soundbars without blocking the screen.
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Two leg positions suit either a narrower cabinet or a wider, sturdier placement.
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HDMI Forum VRR allows compatible games to vary frame rate while maintaining smoother output.
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Some owners describe crisp sports movement, but controlled testing finds noticeable smearing from slow dark transitions.
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PS5 and Xbox Series X|S signals work at 4K/120Hz, though Xbox owners lose Dolby Vision gaming.
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Rear clips and channels in the stand feet help keep visible wires organized.
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Spoken dialogue remains clear and intelligible at moderate listening levels, despite the limited bass.
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eARC and Dolby Digital passthrough work together for straightforward connection to compatible external sound equipment.
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Automatic Game Optimizer switching reduces input latency without requiring manual mode changes.
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The promise of five years of annual updates helps the smart platform feel less disposable, although future delivery is unproven.
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Placing the adjustable feet farther apart increases stability for larger setups.
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Voice commands provide another way to open or search apps without navigating menus by hand.
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The television makes sense at a good discount for gamers and everyday viewers, rather than as a full-price picture-quality showcase.
Cons
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HDR is a recurring weakness: it seldom produces the dramatic brightness separation expected from higher-end TVs, despite generally capable standard picture quality.
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Installing the stand involves fiddly screws and poorly aligned holes, making the first setup unnecessarily frustrating.
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Bass lacks real punch across most assessments. Day-to-day TV audio is usable, but music and movie effects benefit from external speakers.
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The ambient-light sensor can still change screen brightness after its automatic adjustment option has been switched off.
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DTS audio passthrough is missing, which may complicate some disc-player and home-theater arrangements.
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Direct light can create mirror-like reflections on the glossy screen, especially when dark content is playing.
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Colors lose saturation and blues change hue quickly as the viewer moves away from the center.
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Edge-lit LEDs and optical layers carry a noted risk of early failures or screen uniformity deterioration.
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Slow transitions, especially involving dark shades, leave blurred trails behind fast-moving objects.
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Bass-heavy material produces a slight buzz, revealing limits in the compact built-in speakers.
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The brightest HDR elements lose some fine detail even though darker tonal transitions remain well controlled.
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Home-screen promotions can be hidden, but advertisements remain in the apps section and cannot be fully removed.
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Xbox Dolby Vision gaming is unsupported, despite broad compatibility with other console signals and gaming features.
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Recessed rear-left inputs become awkward to reach once the screen is mounted on a wall.
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The 65-inch HDR assessment found inadequate peak light output for impactful high-dynamic-range highlights.
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The edge-lit local dimming system cannot produce the precise dark-level control of stronger mini-LED models.
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The mini-LED labeling raises expectations for HDR and dark-scene contrast that the edge-lit image quality does not consistently meet.
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Light from windows and lamps shows up noticeably on the screen, disrupting darker scenes.
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Slow camera pans in films and shows can stutter because of the panel’s sample-and-hold behavior.
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Automatic AI picture enhancement made little visible difference during initial setup, leaving its benefit uncertain.
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Treble performance depends on screen size: the 75-inch set tested well, while the 55- and 65-inch versions lacked definition.
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Black frame insertion clears some motion blur at 60Hz and 120Hz, but visible image duplication limits the improvement.
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Near-black screens can reveal patchy areas and an especially distracting vertical band toward the right.
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Most colors hold up under ambient light, but darker shades lose some saturation and the panel reflects nearby light sources.
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The center of the panel shows slight unevenness that can become noticeable during sports with broad, uniform backgrounds.
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The PWM backlight flickers in every picture mode, with its frequency dependent on local-dimming settings.
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The nonstandard BGR subpixel pattern can make fine desktop text appear less sharp, particularly at close distances.
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The updated handset drops its number pad, removing a familiar shortcut option.
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Near-black backgrounds can look patchy and vertically banded, while gray fields show some darker edges.
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webOS has useful functions but can unexpectedly switch HDMI input labeling to PC mode, introducing an irritating usability problem.
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Bright objects against dark backgrounds can develop visible halos, especially in the larger 75-inch assessment.
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Popular services are available, along with LG’s free channels, but Spectrum TV was a frustrating omission for one owner.
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Connected devices can be recognized automatically, but aligning the stand hardware is frustrating enough to spoil an otherwise straightforward setup.
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Dolby Digital audio passes through via eARC, but the lack of DTS passthrough restricts some physical-media setups.
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Construction is acceptable with no clear assembly defects, but its mostly plastic body flexes and lacks a premium feel.
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Home banners and suggested programs can be hidden for a cleaner interface; the apps page remains less customizable.
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The 120Hz and 144Hz formats appeal to competitive players, but slow pixel transitions can squander that refresh-rate advantage.
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Contrast is one of the most divisive results: Consumer Reports found good depth on larger sets, while other testing criticized raised blacks and limited precision.
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Peak brightness reports vary: two Consumer Reports sizes perform respectably, but another assessment finds the real-world HDR impact limited.
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A pointer and scroll wheel make navigation quick for some users; others prefer ordinary directional buttons over the motion cursor.
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Speakers are loud and convenient in casual use, but dedicated listening tests identify weak bass, occasional buzz and limited balance at high volume.
Use Cases
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Interlaced 1080i broadcasts are converted into clean, stable images across the three tested sizes. Film-based HD signals are also handled particularly well.
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This is a particularly appealing choice for a spare bedroom, combining clear 4K video, familiar apps, and satisfactory everyday loudness.
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Four full-speed HDMI 2.1 inputs make it easy to attach several current consoles or gaming PCs without constantly changing cables.
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Multiple HDMI 2.1 ports, 4K/120Hz and low-latency switching suit modern consoles, but dark-game motion smearing and missing Dolby Vision gaming are drawbacks.
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A soundbar is a useful upgrade for deeper bass and clearer cinematic effects, and the stand provides enough space for many models. DTS passthrough remains a limitation.
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AirPlay makes the television especially convenient for households that want to show iPhone content on the big screen.
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A Roku was detected and named correctly during setup, making an external streamer easy to connect.
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Fast first-person games benefit from low input lag and a responsive feel, although detailed testing cautions about dark-scene blur.
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A low-lag gaming response makes fast driving games feel enjoyable, though motion smearing can appear in darker sequences.
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Its streaming convenience, clear image and decent everyday audio make it an especially good fit for a spare room.
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Quick app launches and broad familiar streaming options make it comfortable for watching films and shows without an external box.
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The large 120Hz display appeals to sports fans, but clarity opinions vary and dirty-screen patches or dark-scene blur can be distracting.
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Simple programming can sound perfectly loud enough without added equipment, but richer music and movie effects expose its limitations.
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Rotating paintings with a framed presentation make the gallery an attractive decorative option, even though a dedicated wall-display setup was not tested.
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Seating-angle results conflict: typical side chairs look fine in some tests, but another assessment reports substantial color washout and lifted blacks.
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A discounted price can make the gaming features attractive, and the built-in volume may eliminate the immediate need for a soundbar.
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The 55-inch set is best suited to small, quiet rooms where its limited speaker volume is enough.
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Music listeningMusic reveals weak bass, occasionally dull or thin treble, and some buzzing with low-frequency tracks.
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Dark-scene gamingDark-to-dark pixel transitions leave noticeable trails, making fast action in shadowy games look smeared.
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Long-term ownershipThe edge-lit backlight design raises concern about premature failure and developing uniformity problems over several years.
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Bright-room viewingIndirect light is handled reasonably, but direct lamps and windows produce distracting reflections and the peak brightness is not exceptional.
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Daytime sports viewingDirty-screen patches can stand out during uniform playing fields, and reflections may distract in brighter rooms.
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Desktop productivityThe BGR subpixel arrangement can make desktop lettering less clean than expected, so it is a conditional monitor substitute.
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HDR gamingFast HDR games have modern connectivity, but weak black levels and modest HDR punch make spectacular scenes less convincing.
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Everyday living-room viewingIt can work as a reasonably priced main-room TV, but one owner prefers it for a secondary room and would upgrade for a busy family living room.
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PC gamingFull-speed HDMI 2.1 connections offer substantial PC flexibility, though slow dark pixel response limits fast-game clarity.
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Movie watchingGood color and fine detail help movies, but weak HDR, uneven motion and thin speaker bass prevent a truly premium cinematic experience.