LG QNED85T — Editorial Review

LG QNED85T — Editorial Review

The LG QNED85T is a lower-mid-range 4K TV that punches above its tier for gaming and sports — combining Quantum Dot NanoCell color with a full set of HDMI 2.1 ports, while making sensible compromises to hit its price.

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Quantum Dot NanoCell color and full HDMI 2.1

RTINGS and T3 note the QNED85T pairs Quantum Dot and NanoCell tech with edge-lit local dimming and LG's a8 AI Processor for rich, accurate color, runs at 120Hz, and crucially offers four HDMI 2.1 inputs with VRR (up to 144Hz) and ALLM — a strong, future-proofed gaming feature set at this price. Fast motion stays clean for sports, and webOS gets five years of feature updates. In RTINGS' review — featured above — it's measured candidly as a capable mid-ranger.

Honest cons

• Edge-lit, not mini-LED. Dark-room black levels and contrast trail mini-LED and OLED sets.
• Narrow viewing angles. Color and contrast shift off-axis — not ideal for wide seating.
• Plasticky build. Thicker bezels and plastic construction feel less premium than rivals.
• Weak built-in audio. Plan on a soundbar for satisfying sound.

Where this TV fits

• Gamers and sports fans who want four HDMI 2.1 ports and clean motion for less.
• Bright-room viewers who don't need OLED-level dark-room contrast.
• Value buyers who'll pair it with a soundbar.
• Not dark-room contrast purists, wide-seating households, or premium-build seekers.

Sources & Citations

1. RTINGS, "LG QNED85T TV Review," rtings.com (accessed 2026-05-27)
2. T3, "LG QNED85 / QNED86 review," t3.com (accessed 2026-05-27)

Last verified: 2026-05-27