LG OLED C2 65" (Evo) vs LG QNED85 55"
The Verdict
LG's OLED C2 dominates with superior OLED Evo technology delivering perfect blacks, exceptional contrast, and 800 nits peak brightness versus the QNED85's 700 nits LCD panel. Gaming performance favors the C2 with marginally lower 6ms input lag, though both support 120Hz VRR and ALLM. Audio output nearly doubles on the C2 (40W vs 20W), while the C2's older webOS 22 is offset by superior display quality. Picture quality represents the most significant gap,OLED's self-emissive pixels dramatically outperform quantum dot LCD in dark room performance and color accuracy. At nearly double the price ($1599 vs $799), the C2 represents premium territory for cinephiles and serious gamers. Budget-conscious buyers can accept the QNED85's solid 55" IPS panel and brighter everyday performance. Recommend the C2 for dark room enthusiasts and competitive gamers; choose the QNED85 for well-lit spaces and value prioritization.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG OLED C2 65" (Evo) if…
- →Incredible picture quality with perfect blacks and vivid OLED colors
- →Lightweight at 37.5 lbs for a 65-inch — easy to wall-mount
- →Full Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos cinema 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 C2 65" (Evo)
Pros
- Incredible picture quality with perfect blacks and vivid OLED colors
- Lightweight at 37.5 lbs for a 65-inch — easy to wall-mount
- Full Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos cinema experience
- Four HDMI 2.1 ports — ideal setup for multi-console gaming
- Often discounted well below launch price — exceptional value used/refurbished
Cons
- Superseded by the brighter C3 — worth comparing prices
- 800 nits may wash out in very bright, sunlit rooms
- Risk of burn-in with prolonged static content display
- 40W audio is adequate but a soundbar improves the experience significantly
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 C2 65" (Evo) | LG QNED85 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200mm | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 37.5 lbs | 32.4 lbs |
| Dimensions | 57.0 x 32.7 x 1.8 inches | 48.4 x 28.1 x 2.1 inches |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.0 x 34.8 x 11.8 inches | 48.4 x 30.4 x 9.4 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 20 |
| Speakers | 2.2ch | 2.0ch |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 6 | 7 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Type | OLED Evo (WOLED) | QNED (Quantum Dot + NanoCell IPS LCD) |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 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 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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