The main appeals of mini-LED smart TVs have to do with brightness, color, and value. Quantum-dot TVs are designed with a vivid picture in mind, offering more cost-friendly alternatives to higher-end OLED TVs. These TVs feature a controlled backlight that is supposed to help with LED TVs' biggest weakness, which is contrast. These TVs don't have the perfect contrast ratio of OLED models, but they do boast plenty of bright, colorful imagery suited for a wide range of media, especially if you're watching in a well-lit space.
While LG has long championed OLED models and produced some impressive options, it also offers quantum-dot mini LED TVs. I tested out LG's QNED85, a mid-range smart TV that definitely leans into the color and brightness as well as new AI features designed to cater the viewing experience to your preference. Here's what I found out.