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LG QNED evo Mini LED QNED86 vs Samsung Neo QLED QN85F (2025)

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LGQNED evo Mini LED QNED86SamsungNeo QLED QN85F (2025)
Overview
ReleasedApril 20262025
Display
PanelMini-LEDMini-LED
Panel detailQNED Mini LED with Precision Dimming and Dynamic QNED Color Pro; 43″ has Dynamic QNED Color and a 60Hz panelSamsung Neo QLED quantum-dot LCD with Quantum Matrix Technology Plus Mini LED backlight in all four UK maker tables.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate60 Hz (43″), 144 Hz (50, 55, 65, 75, 86″)144 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasDynamic Tone Mapping Pro, AI HDR Remastering; the 43″ supports HDR10 and HLG onlySamsung specifies Neo Quantum HDR+ and HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming. Choose.tv's exact-series test confirms HDR10 and HLG support; Dolby Vision is absent.
Colour rangeDynamic QNED Color Pro, certified for 100% colour volume–
Picture processingAlpha 8 AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Picture Pro, AI Genre Selection, AI HDR Remastering, auto calibration, auto brightness control4K AI Upscaling, Supreme UHD Dimming, Real Depth Enhancer, HDR Brightness Optimizer, Colour Booster Pro and Auto HDR Remastering in all four UK maker tables.
Picture modes9 modes, including FILMMAKER MODEFilmmaker Mode and Smart Calibration Basic in all four UK maker tables.
Motion handlingMotion Pro; Motion Booster 288Samsung lists 100 Hz standard refresh with up to 144 Hz at 4K for PC content; 4K 120 Hz VRR is also supported on consoles.
Viewing angle–Samsung specifies Wide Viewing Angle; both full reviews noted weaker off-axis contrast or colour on their test sets.
Sizes
Sizes43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 86″55, 65, 75, 85″
Largest size86″85″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSyncHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detail4 × HDMI with 4K 120Hz, eARC (HDMI 2), VRR, ALLM, QMS and QFT; LG's gallery graphic shows three HDMI ports, the spec table fourFour HDMI inputs, each explicitly specified for 4K 144 Hz in all four UK maker tables. eARC and HDMI-CEC are also listed; independent QN85F tests identify the inputs as HDMI 2.1.
Variable refresh rangeUp to 144 Hz (60 Hz on 43″)–
Game featuresFreeSync, HGiG, Dolby Vision gaming at 4K 120Hz, Game Optimiser and Game DashboardVRR, ALLM, FreeSync Premium Pro, Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom, HGiG and AI Auto Game Mode in all four UK maker tables.
Cloud gaming–Samsung Gaming Hub is listed for the UK; internet, a compatible controller and separate service subscriptions may be required.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSTizen
ProcessorAlpha 8 AI Processor 4K Gen3 (43″ Alpha 7 AI Processor 4K Gen9)NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor
Speakers20 W, 2.0 channels40 W, 2.2 channels
Dolby Atmos–Yes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Speaker detail20 W, 2.0 ch, down-firing40 W, 2.2 channels with Object Tracking Sound Lite in all four UK maker tables.
Audio featuresAlpha 8 AI Sound Pro (virtual 11.1.2 up-mix), AI Object Remastering Pro, Clear Voice Pro, Adaptive Acoustic Tuning, WOW OrchestraDolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro and 360 Audio.
Voice assistantsAI Magic Remote with voice; AI Voice ID; works with Google Home and Apple HomeBixby and Alexa built in; the UK tables also list compatible Alexa and Google Assistant speakers.
CastingApple AirPlay, Google CastApple AirPlay, SmartThings, TV and phone mirroring, Tap View and Multi View for up to two videos.
Software updateswebOS 26; security updates until 31 December 2030UK maker specification tables list security updates until 31 December 2030.
TV tunersDVB-T2, DVB-C and DVB-S2; 2 RF inputs; CI slotDVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4 and UK HbbTV 2.0.4. The UK tables list USB recording; a Polish review found it unavailable on its regional test unit.
USB2 × USB 2.0Two USB-A inputs in all four UK maker tables.
Ethernet1 × EthernetOne Ethernet LAN input.
Optical audio out1 × opticalOne optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, 43″ 968 × 565 × 29.7 mm; 50″ 1123 × 652 × 29.7 mm; 55″ 1236 × 716 × 29.7 mm; 65″ 1456 × 840 × 29.7 mm; 75″ 1677 × 965 × 30.9 mm; 86″ 1928 × 1108 × 30.9 mmWithout stand, width × height × depth by UK size: 55-inch 1227.6 × 706.4 × 46.1 mm; 65-inch 1446.5 × 829.5 × 46.3 mm; 75-inch 1670.2 × 958.2 × 46.7 mm; 85-inch 1892.4 × 1082.9 × 47.0 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand.
StandCentral pedestal, height-adjustable on the 65″ (909 or 869 mm tall); footprint 500 × 260 mm (50″, 55″), 340 × 285 mm (65″), 380 × 370 mm (75″, 86″)Eclipse Silver Metal Aero Center stand. With-stand weights: 55-inch 18.0 kg; 65-inch 24.0 kg; 75-inch 33.9 kg; 85-inch 43.6 kg.
VESA pattern50″ 200 × 200 mm; 55″ and 65″ 300 × 300 mm; 75″ 400 × 300 mm; 86″ 600 × 400 mm55-inch 200 × 200 mm; 65-inch 400 × 300 mm; 75-inch 400 × 400 mm; 85-inch 600 × 400 mm.
Power useUnder 0.5 W standbyMaximum by UK size: 55-inch 180 W; 65-inch 240 W; 75-inch 270 W; 85-inch 340 W.
Energy classF (43″); E (50″ to 65″); D (75″, 86″)F for all four sizes on the UK maker A–G scale.
Colours–Eclipse Silver front and stand in all four UK maker tables.
In the boxAI Magic Remote MR26GB with number keys, detachable power cableThe UK 55-inch maker table lists a TM2360E remote, an additional TM1240A remote for the UK, power cable and user manual. Samsung UK confirmed the QN85F line was available to buy or pre-order in May 2025 but did not state its first on-sale day.

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