LG OLED B3 65" vs LG QNED85 55"
The Verdict
Both TVs deliver excellent value with identical gaming specs, webOS 23 platforms, and comprehensive HDR support. Picture quality diverges significantly: the B3's OLED panel excels with infinite contrast, perfect blacks, and exceptional color accuracy, while the QNED85's quantum dot LCD reaches 700 nits brightness versus 600, making it brighter for bright rooms but lacking OLED's superiority in dark scenes. Size matters here,the 65-inch B3 dominates viewing space at a $500 premium, whereas the 55-inch QNED85 suits smaller rooms and tight budgets without sacrificing features. Both handle 120Hz gaming with 7ms input lag flawlessly and include Dolby Atmos audio. For cinematic home theater with spacious viewing distances, the B3's OLED technology justifies the cost. Budget-conscious buyers or those in smaller spaces should choose the QNED85.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG OLED B3 65" if…
- →Most affordable 65-inch LG OLED at $1,299 — great entry into OLED
- →Perfect blacks and infinite contrast inherent to OLED technology
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for cinema-quality HDR experience
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 B3 65"
Pros
- Most affordable 65-inch LG OLED at $1,299 — great entry into OLED
- Perfect blacks and infinite contrast inherent to OLED technology
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for cinema-quality HDR experience
- 4x HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K@120Hz for gaming
- Wide viewing angles with no color shift
Cons
- Older α7 Gen6 processor — less effective upscaling than C3's α9
- 600 nits peak brightness is dim — struggles in bright rooms
- 20W speakers are weak — a soundbar is essential
- Wi-Fi 5 instead of Wi-Fi 6 on a 2023 model
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 B3 65" | LG QNED85 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200mm | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 41.7 lbs | 32.4 lbs |
| Dimensions | 57.0 x 32.8 x 1.8 inches | 48.4 x 28.1 x 2.1 inches |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.0 x 35.5 x 11.8 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) | 7 | 7 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Type | OLED (WOLED) | QNED (Quantum Dot + NanoCell IPS LCD) |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 700 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 23 | 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 | 4 | 4 |
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