LG OLED A2 55" vs LG QNED85 55"
The Verdict
Both 55-inch LG models deliver excellent value, but serve different priorities. Picture quality favors the OLED A2 with perfect blacks and infinite contrast typical of OLED technology, though its 500-nit brightness peaks lower than the QNED85's 700 nits, potentially affecting bright room performance. Gaming capabilities strongly favor the QNED85, offering 120Hz refresh rate, VRR support, and exceptional 7ms input lag versus the OLED's 60Hz and 14ms response time. Brightness advantage makes the QNED85 superior for sports and daytime viewing. Audio and smart features are comparable,both feature webOS with voice assistants and 20W 2.0ch speakers with Dolby Atmos. The QNED85 includes four HDMI ports versus three on the OLED. At $100 less, the QNED85 provides superior gaming, brightness, and refresh rate performance. Choose the OLED A2 for cinematic movie watching in controlled lighting; select the QNED85 for gaming, sports, and bright environments seeking excellent performance at lower cost.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG OLED A2 55" if…
- →Budget OLED — perfect blacks and infinite contrast at $899
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for immersive movie watching
- →Wide viewing angles inherent to OLED technology
Buy the LG QNED85 55" if…
- →120Hz with VRR and ALLM provides a solid mid-range gaming TV
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for full HDR ecosystem support
- →Quantum Dot + NanoCell produces wider color gamut than basic LCD
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
LG OLED A2 55"
Pros
- Budget OLED — perfect blacks and infinite contrast at $899
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for immersive movie watching
- Wide viewing angles inherent to OLED technology
- Thin and lightweight for easy wall mounting
- Self-lit pixels produce gorgeous picture quality for the price
Cons
- 60Hz panel — no 120Hz, VRR, or HDMI 2.1 for gaming
- Only 500 nits peak brightness — dim in well-lit rooms
- 20W speakers require a soundbar for decent audio
- Only 3 HDMI ports, all HDMI 2.0
- Older α7 Gen5 processor with basic upscaling
LG QNED85 55"
Pros
- 120Hz with VRR and ALLM provides a solid mid-range gaming TV
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for full HDR ecosystem support
- Quantum Dot + NanoCell produces wider color gamut than basic LCD
- Four HDMI ports (2x HDMI 2.1) handle multiple devices
- α7 Gen6 AI processor upscales and enhances SDR content well
Cons
- IPS panel still has mediocre contrast — blacks look grey
- 700 nits is modest — HDR highlights don't pop like Mini-LED
- 20W speakers are inadequate — soundbar strongly recommended
- QNED branding is confusing — this is not Mini-LED despite the name
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG OLED A2 55" | LG QNED85 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200mm | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 29.1 lbs | 32.4 lbs |
| Dimensions | 48.4 x 28.0 x 1.8 inches | 48.4 x 28.1 x 2.1 inches |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 48.4 x 30.0 x 9.4 inches | 48.4 x 30.4 x 9.4 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 20 | 20 |
| Speakers | 2.0ch | 2.0ch |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 14 | 7 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Type | OLED (WOLED) | QNED (Quantum Dot + NanoCell IPS LCD) |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 700 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 22 | webOS 23 |
| Voice assistant | LG ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | LG ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 3 | 4 |
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