LG 55 inches QNED86 evo 4K (2025) + Sonos Beam Gen2 Black

I think the LG QNED86 EVO 4K (2025) is a beautiful TV and a good choice for a bright living room. Thanks to the QNED EVO screen and the improved edge lit local dimming, you always watch clear, colorful images. The design is modern and simple, which puts the emphasis on your viewing experience.

High image quality The LG QNED86 has a QNED screen. This technology improves the color reproduction on the image, making my favorite movies look more realistic. The TV also has an intelligent AI processor, which automatically improves the resolution of standard TV programs. This means I always watch images with high brightness and a 4K resolution. The screen is sharp and detailed. I don't miss a moment of my favorite talk shows. Despite the bright lights in the test room, I find the images clear and bright, without disturbing reflections. The TV therefore fits well in rooms with a lot of natural light.

Vivid colors Thanks to the QNED technology, the TV shows realistic colors that almost jump off the screen. I notice this immediately when I turn on a series. Clouds in the distance really seem to be coming my way. And in a close-up of a pile of leaves, every autumn colour can be seen. Normally, the contrast on a TV with edge lit local dimming is not that strong, because the LED backlight is along the screen edge and has to illuminate or dim the entire image. But I don't notice that with the QNED86. The contrast is just as good in the middle of the image as along the edges.

Modern design The LG QNED86 has a simple, modern design. The screen edges look slim and sturdy and the material feels reliable. So I would move the TV without any worries during a move. The base of the TV is deep, so you need a large TV cabinet if you don't hang the screen on your wall.

After a quick installation (with two people!), I was up and running quickly. All the menus are self-explanatory, and installation is a breeze. The picture is stunningly good, even in brighter ambient light. The sound is fine during a news broadcast, but for a concert or movie, I would consider adding a soundbar or separate speakers. The TV is super slim, and the connections are angled, so no cables stick out the back. There are also cutouts in the back of the TV and clips to keep cables out of sight and route them back through the stand. The TV can easily be wall-mounted, but brackets for this are not included.

My experience with the LG QNED evo 4K TV

The LG QNED evo looks great on paper, but in practice, it sometimes disappoints. The QNED evo technology delivers vibrant colors and beautiful contrast, but in dark scenes, you can still see some light spots around the edges.

The α8 AI Processor 4K keeps the image sharp, but sometimes it seems a bit overprocessed, making it look unnatural. Upscaling from lower resolutions is good, but not perfect.

With HDR10 and HLG, you get a lot of detail from movies and sports, but the brightness isn't always sufficient in a sunny room. During live broadcasts, the image remains very dynamic. Especially during football matches, it feels like you're in the stadium.

WebOS 25 is fast and has many apps, but the home screen is busy and full of ads, which can be annoying.

The Dolby Digital sound is clear, but the bass is lacking. For a true movie experience, you really need a soundbar.

Conclusion: A nice TV with strong points, but not flawless. It's especially good in a dark room and with additional audio equipment.