The LG QNED85T is a lower mid-range TV released in 2024. It's part of LG's QNED lineup and sits above the LG QNED80T and below the LG QNED90T. It technically replaces the LG QNED85 but is more comparable to the LG QNED80 2023. It's an edge-lit model, but unlike the 2023 QNED lineup, it uses a VA panel instead of an IPS panel in most sizes. It still has features like local dimming, DTS audio passthrough, and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four of its ports for 4k @ 120Hz gaming with VRR. The TV uses LG's α8 AI processor and runs the 2024 version of LG's webOS, which is loaded with apps and offers other smart features like voice control, AirPlay, and both Alexa and Apple HomeKit support. It has a built-in 20W 2.0 channel speaker system that can be virtually up-mixed to 9.1.2. We bought and tested the 65-inch model, but it's also available in 50, 55, 75, and 86-inch models.
Our Verdict
The LG QNED85T is decent for mixed usage. Fast motion has minimal blur trails behind it due to its quick response time, which is good for gaming and watching fast sports. It's bright enough to use in a room with the lights on, but it doesn't display the deep blacks needed to look very good in a dark room. Sadly, it's not a great model if you watch content with a group since it has a narrow viewing angle. Fortunately, it's fully compatible with current-gen gaming consoles due to its advanced gaming features.
Great response time.
Bright enough in SDR to fight glare in a well-lit room.
Narrow viewing angle leads to a degraded image when viewed from the sides.
The LG QNED85T is decent for watching TV shows. Its webOS has all of the popular streaming services and more, so finding new shows to watch is simple. The TV has very good SDR brightness and satisfactory reflection handling, so it overcomes glare in rooms with the lights on. Unfortunately, it has a narrow viewing angle, and the image degrades when viewed from the sides of the screen, making it a poor choice if you like to host watch parties with a big group of friends.
Bright enough in SDR to fight glare in a well-lit room.
Narrow viewing angle leads to a degraded image when viewed from the sides.
The LG QNED85T is satisfactory for watching sports. Its very good SDR brightness and satisfactory reflection handling means it overcomes glare in well-lit rooms, but it does struggle more with direct reflections, so you don't want to place it opposite a large window. It has very good uniformity, so you won't be distracted by the dirty screen effect when watching sports like hockey. Unfortunately, it has a narrow viewing angle, so it's not a good option when watching the big game with a large group of friends, as anyone seated to the sides of the screen sees a degraded image. However, its quick response time means there's very little blur behind fast-moving players, which is great.
Great response time.
Bright enough in SDR to fight glare in a well-lit room.
Narrow viewing angle leads to a degraded image when viewed from the sides.
The LG QNED85T is good for playing video games. It has very low input lag and a fast response time, so gaming feels responsive, and motion is mostly free of noticeable blur. Since the TV has very good SDR brightness, you can game in a brighter room and aren't distracted by reflections on the screen. It has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four of its ports for up to 4k @ 120Hz gaming with VRR, so it's fully compatible with modern gaming consoles.
HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, 4k @ 120Hz, and VRR.
Great response time.
Bright enough in SDR to fight glare in a well-lit room.
Input lag is a lot higher at 60Hz.
The LG QNED85T is only alright for watching movies in a dark room. It displays a wide range of colors, but its HDR brightness and contrast just aren't good enough to display HDR movies with any real impact. It has subpar pre-calibration SDR accuracy, so you do need to get it calibrated if you care about color accuracy. Fortunately, it removes judder from any source, so you get a judder-free experience no matter how you watch films. It also has good low-quality content smoothing, which helps clean up artifacts in low-bitrate content, but it has only decent upscaling capabilities, so lower-resolution movies look a bit soft.
Removes judder from all sources.
No Dolby Vision support.
Subpar pre-calibration SDR accuracy.
Contrast and HDR brightness aren't good enough for impactful HDR.
The LG QNED85T is good for playing video games. It has a fast response time for minimal blur behind fast motion, and its low input lag means you don't feel a delay between your controller inputs and the action on screen. It has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, 4k @ 120Hz, and VRR, making it fully compatible with the PS5 and the Xbox Series X. It has alright HDR brightness and a wide color gamut, but it doesn't display the deep blacks needed for a very impactful HDR gaming experience, and there's noticeable blooming around highlights when they're against a dark background.
HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, 4k @ 120Hz, and VRR.
Great response time.
Contrast and HDR brightness aren't good enough for impactful HDR.
Input lag is a lot higher at 60Hz.
The LG QNED85T is very good for use as a PC monitor. Its quick response time means fast cursor movements aren't blurry, and its low input lag means you get a responsive desktop experience. The TV is bright enough in SDR to overcome glare in a well-lit room, but it does struggle more with direct reflections; you don't want to place the screen opposite a lamp or a large window. It has very good uniformity, so you aren't distracted by the dirty screen effect when browsing the web. However, its narrow viewing angle means the sides of the screen aren't consistent with the center when you sit up close. It displays chroma 4:4:4 properly, but it uses a BGR subpixel layout that affects text clarity, which can bother some people.
Great response time.
Chroma 4:4:4 works properly.
Bright enough in SDR to fight glare in a well-lit room.
Narrow viewing angle leads to a degraded image when viewed from the sides.
Input lag is a lot higher at 60Hz.
Changelog
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Updated Dec 18, 2025:
Mentioned the newly reviewed LG QNED85A in the Audio Passthrough section of this review.
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Updated Mar 24, 2025:
We retested the TV's input lag after firmware 23.20.27 and updated the results in that section.
- Updated Nov 12, 2024: Review published.
- Updated Nov 07, 2024: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We bought and tested the 65-inch LG QNED85T, and these results are also valid for the 50, 55, and 75-inch models. The 86-inch model uses an IPS panel, so our results aren't valid for that size.
The exact model code varies between regions and retailers. The QNED85TAA variant sold at Costco comes with a remote that supports NFC, has Wi-Fi 6E, and has a longer warranty. There are two variants of this TV sold in Europe: the LG QNED86T and the LG QNED87T. They come with a center-mounted stand and have slight cosmetic differences, but they should otherwise perform the same. The LG QNED89T is a similar 98-inch model, but it performs differently overall, so our results aren't valid for it.
| Size | US Model | Costco Model |
| 50" | LG 50QNED85TUA | - |
| 55" | LG 55QNED85TUA | - |
| 65" | LG 65QNED85TUA | 65QNED85TAA.AUS |
| 75" | LG 75QNED85TUA | 75QNED85TAA.AUS |
| 86" | LG 86QNED85TUA | - |
Our unit was manufactured in August 2024, as seen on the label.
Popular TV Comparisons
The LG QNED85T is a decent TV overall, but there are several better TVs in the same price range, so you probably shouldn't buy it. It's also an edge-lit TV, which is more prone to failure. You can get full-array models like the Hisense U7N and the TCL QM7/QM751G QLED for around the same price, and those TVs offer much better picture quality overall.
For more options, take a look at our recommendations for the best budget TVs, the best smart TVs, and the best LG TVs.
The LG QNED85 is a better TV than the LG QNED85T. The QNED85 has a much better local dimming feature, so it displays deeper blacks with less blooming around highlights. The QNED85 delivers a superior HDR experience thanks to its higher HDR peak brightness and its ability to display a wider range of colors. If you watch TV with a group of friends or family, the QNED85 is the better option since it has a much wider viewing angle.
The Hisense U7N is better than the LG QNED85T. The Hisense has superior contrast and has less blooming, so it looks better in a dark room. The Hisense is the brighter TV overall and has better reflection handling, so it overcomes more glare in a well-lit room. The Hisense also displays brighter highlights in HDR content and displays more vibrant and accurate colors, leading to a more impactful HDR experience. To top it off, the Hisense has the faster response time and supports Dolby Vision, and you can game in 144Hz on it.
The LG C4 OLED is much better than the LG QNED85T. The C4 displays significantly deeper blacks and more vibrant colors, so it delivers a more pleasing image. The C4 fights more glare in a well-lit room due to its better reflection handling, and it gets brighter in HDR, so highlights stand out more in HDR content. The C4 also has a much faster response time and supports 144Hz, making it better overall for gaming.
The TCL QM751G is better than the LG QNED85T. The TCL gets much brighter overall, meaning it fights more glare in a well-lit room and displays brighter highlights in HDR movies and games. The TCL also displays a wider range of colors with better accuracy and displays much deeper blacks with less blooming, giving it a more impressive picture quality. Regarding motion, the TCL is superior since it has the faster response time and a much faster flicker frequency. Additionally, the TCL is more fully featured, with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and 144Hz.
We buy and test dozens of TVs yearly, taking an objective, data-driven approach to deliver results you can trust. Our testing process is complex, with hundreds of individual tests that take over a week to complete. Most of our tests use specially designed test patterns that mimic real content, but we also use the same sources you have at home to ensure our results match the real-world experience. We use two main tools for our testing: a Colorimetry Research CR-100 colorimeter and a CR-250 spectroradiometer.
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