The latest version of webOS, which is easy to use and offers a wealth of apps to download, is already installed on the TV; it has several gaming-friendly features such as HDMI 2.1 input, low input lag, and quick response time, but unfortunately, variable refresh rate (VRR) is Not supported, some may find the opportunity to upgrade to a future ultra-high-resolution TV too tempting to pass up, despite the advent of 8K TVs and the fact that 8K content is still essentially non-existent. The LG QNED99 is the brand’s latest 8K model and comes with a variety of great hardware to support the rich pixel count. All in all, it’s a great TV, but its price seems excessive given its 8K specs. In conclusion, this year’s TVs look better than the QNED99 and are less expensive, so buy only if you really need 8K.
Design
The 75QNED99 isn’t as as well-made as other of the modern flagship TVs, like LG’s OLED models. It doesn’t put on much of a show however, opting for a minimalist aesthetic with its ultra-thin frame and sophisticated crescent stand. However, we believe that many potential buyers will find this to be perfectly acceptable. Despite utilizing a direct lighting system that places its LEDs behind the screen rather than around its edges, the set is also impressively trim around the back. This is probably a benefit of using Mini LEDs instead of regular LEDs. The 75QNED99 uses an IPS panel, much like the majority of LG LCD TVs. Because it uses the alternative VA screen, it may offer wider viewing angles than the majority of TVs. However, the IPS panel also typically means that it has trouble with dark scenes and contrast; however, perhaps the Mini LED technology will change this.
Ports
The TV’s power connector is on the right side, and the remaining ports—all of which point downward—are on the left. These include two HDMI, two USB, RS-232C, coaxial wire, optical audio out, Ethernet, and IR Blaster (from left to right). It is much simpler to quickly connect or disconnect frequently moved devices thanks to the additional HDMI ports and additional USB ports that face out the left side of the device. The most recent HDMI 2.1 standard, which is supported by all four HDMI ports, enables cutting-edge features like 120 Hz refresh rates at 4K resolution and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), which automatically switches to gaming settings when your console is turned on. Variable Refresh Rate is the lone advanced HDMI 2.1 feature that is absent (VRR). We are very grateful that LG is using HDMI 2.1 on all of its ports, and we hope that other TV manufacturers will soon do the same. also you will learn our article on LG QNED MiniLED 99 Series review.
LG QNED MiniLED 99 Series review: Sound Quality
Along with the 75QNED99’s in many respects ground-breaking images, a confident LG audio performance is provided. The speakers offer an incredibly expansive sound stage that comfortably extends beyond the side and top edges of the screen when in Dolby Atmos mode. In fact, the 75QNED99’s Dolby Atmos modes are superior than those of any current LG OLED TVs in this regard. Additionally, dialogue sounds more powerful and richer than it does on LG’s current OLED TVs, and the sound stage avoids the common problem with TVs that use rear-mounted speakers, which is the impression that everything else only exists behind the screen. Perhaps the projection is more sideways than forward, but it still feels reasonably direct, and the dialogue seems to be emanating from the action on the screen. On the other end of the audio spectrum, the 75QNED99 can create astounding quantities of bass without the speakers buzzing or the drivers failing when the going gets very rough. The speakers don’t sound harsh with sharp trebles. The 75QNED99 struggles with Dolby Atmos in one specific area: the rendering of extremely dense, climactic moments. The speakers seem to go into self-preservation mode just as you start to expect the sound to really let loose, withdrawing instead of opening up. Oddly, this does not occur when you play an action movie with a DTS soundtrack, indicating that the problem is more with Dolby Atmos’ implementation than with the TV’s speakers. The 75QNED99 delivers a much louder, denser, more dynamic, and more satisfying soundstage when using the AI Sound Pro mode in place of the Dolby Atmos decoding. The soundstage also manages to expand with significant audio moments rather than contracting. Actually, the AI Sound Pro setting can occasionally be too aggressive, making the loudest noises sound a touch too dense and harsh. It’s crucial to stress that the 75QNED99 is still a pretty classy audio act by conventional TV standards despite its flaws.
Performance
A 65-inch screen is completely inadequate to convey the full capabilities of 8K due to the pixel density, which ends up not registering much more visibly sharp than 4K, especially if you’re not up close. We learned this from our previous mainstream 8K set, the TCL Roku TV 6-Series 8K. We’re delighted to report that this LG presents a far stronger argument for the new display resolution—provided you can see it from a sufficient distance, that is. The 75QNED99UPA’s image was a revelation when viewed at a distance of about 12 feet because it was razor-edged crisp, right down to the individual hairs on animals’ faces or the lights in the New York City skyline. The end result was jaw-dropping and about as transformative as the first time we saw an HD or 4K TV in full-resolution action, regardless of what we watched (a topic we’ll return to in a moment). However, there are two issues that cannot be avoided. The benefits simply aren’t the same if you’re much closer, to start. The blotchiness is noticeable and distracting from around eight feet away from the screen, or even ten in certain cases, and you are more conscious of the individual visual pieces than of the scene as a whole. Even though the situation is still watchable, moving forward makes it obvious how horrible it is. This isn’t the TV’s fault; rather, the science of optics, which can’t be easily disproved to support your $3,500 purchase, is to blame. Even if you are able to place the 85-inch 85QNED99UPA somewhere large enough to justify it, you would need to be positioned back even further to achieve the same effect. The 8K sweet spot for average-sized living rooms seems to be 75 inches right now, although caution and attention are still needed. Native 8K content is the second issue because there isn’t much of it. We only used 8K YouTube videos for our evaluation, which are great for that but don’t exactly excite with regard to long-term viewing potential. Even though the nature surveys and travelogues that make up the majority of the available movies looked fantastic, by the conclusion of our testing session, we had grown rather tired of them. There is now not much to watch in 8K, but as more 8K televisions are installed in households, there will certainly be more content available in the format. the 75-inch QNED 99 upscales, how? the question then arises. Pretty well, again, assuming you don’t have your nose right up against the screen and carefully select your stuff. From that 12-foot vantage point, the 4K versions of Blade Runner 2049, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Disney-Pixar’s Luca, and Zack Snyder’s Justice League all delivered the goods, though they were noticeably less distinct closer to the screen. also you will learn our article on LG QNED MiniLED 99 Series review.
LG QNED MiniLED 99 Series review: Features
The features of the 75QNED99 read like a checklist of all the essential cutting-edge features that are now taking over the TV industry. Its native pixel count of 7680 x 4320 qualifies it as an 8K TV rather than a 4K TV. Why bother with an 8K TV when there is so little native 8K content, aside from a few YouTube films, may be debatable to some. There are reportedly a few more 8K sources on the way. However, if an 8K TV’s image processing is up to par, it can boost the number of dots per inch with which 4K sources are displayed, giving images a more three-dimensional and “real” appearance. In the case of the 75QNED99, LG’s innovative, AI-equipped Alpha 9 Gen 4 processing engine powers the upscaling system. This is the same processor that we have already seen in action on LG’s 2021 OLED TVs, but it has obviously been modified for LCD panels. Despite the enormous amount of extra pixels the 75QNED99 has to “calculate,” the miserable upscaling that was frequently seen with early HD TVs has undoubtedly not carried over to the 8K world. Unless, of course, you’re trying to watch filthy, heavily compressed standard definition sources—which, if you’ve spent a lot on an 8K TV, you’ll undoubtedly be trying to do as little as possible. It turns out that the 75QNED99’s Mini LED illumination is significantly more important than the 8K pixel count. especially given that it combines a sizable number of local dimming zones with its much smaller LEDs. In fact, there were so many of them that we lost count. But if there aren’t comfortably more than a thousand, perhaps even close to two thousand, we’d be surprised. The true appeal of Mini LED is actually revealed by the extreme local dimming situation (compared to anything we have previously seen from LG). In terms of picture quality, having more small lights to work with only gets you so far; Mini LED only becomes truly exciting when you start to control all those LEDs at a much more localized level than was previously possible.
Price and availability
We evaluated the $3,499 75QNED99UPA, a 75-inch LG QNED 99, for our assessment. We anticipate that the performance of the other two models, the 65-inch 65QNED99UPA and the 86-inch 86QNED99UPA, will be comparable because they share the same fundamental features and underlying technologies. However, most buyers will likely prefer the 75-inch model for the reasons discussed in the Performance section.
LG QNED MiniLED 99 Series review: Conclusion
Most uses are good for the LG QNED99. Given that it has relatively wide viewing angles, a high peak brightness, and excellent reflection control, it is excellent for watching TV shows or sporting events in a bright environment. The full-array local dimming feature makes it suitable for seeing in dark environments, but there is blooming around bright objects. Because of its quick response time and minimal input lag, it’s also excellent for gaming, however it doesn’t support FreeSync or G-SYNC. Additionally, banding issues with HDR content make it look less than ideal.
