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The 7 Best LG TVs of 2026, Ranked & Reviewed

By the Primea Editorial TeamUpdated November 1, 202610 min read7 products ranked

The short answer

The LG 65-inch OLED evo C5 is the best LG TV, the established centre of the range with Dolby Atmos and a $500 and up price. The newer C6 matches it on listed specs, and the 55 inch C5 and C6 suit smaller rooms. The QNED84B is the Mini LED alternative, the QNED73 is the only set under $500, and the 75 inch Nano NU85 is the large-screen choice.

The Primea Scoreboard

Ranked & Reviewed

01
Best Overall
LG 65-Inch Class OLED evo AI 4K C5 Series Smart TV w/Dolby Atmos
The 65 inch OLED evo C5 is the sensible centre of LG's range.
Outstanding
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02
Best Newer Model
LG 65-Inch Class OLED evo AI 4K C6 Series Smart TV w/Dolby Atmos
The C6 is the same recipe as the C5, one series newer.
Outstanding
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03
Best for Smaller Rooms
LG 55-Inch Class OLED evo AI 4K C5 Series Smart TV w/Dolby Atmos
The same OLED evo C5 in a size that fits a bedroom.
Excellent
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04
Best Compact Newer Model
LG 55-Inch Class OLED evo AI 4K C6 Series Smart TV w/Dolby Atmos
The newer-series take on the 55 inch OLED.
Excellent
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05
Best Mini LED Step Up
LG 55-Inch Class QNED evo AI QNED84B Series Mini LED 4K Smart TV
A Mini LED alternative for buyers who want to skip OLED.
Excellent
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06
Best Budget LG
LG Amazon Exclusive 55-Inch Class QNED AI 4K QNED73 Series Mini LED
The cheapest Mini LED LG in this ranking.
Very Good
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07
Best Large Screen
LG 75-Inch Class Nano AI 4K NU85 Series Smart TV w/AI Sound Pro
The only 75 inch set in the group, with a lower panel tier.
Very Good
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LG sells a ladder of letters, OLED, QNED and Nano, and the rung you buy matters far more than the model number stamped on the box. OLED lights each pixel on its own and gives the deepest black. QNED is a Mini LED backlight with zones, brighter in a sunlit room. Nano is the entry panel type. Mistaking one for another is the commonest LG purchase regret.

Our editors ranked seven LG sets from their listing details, using the Primea score, with panel type, screen size, series and audio support weighted most. Prices appear as buckets, and all but one set lands in the $500 and up bracket. No brightness or refresh figures are listed, so we do not rank on them, and we flag where two series look identical on paper.

Before you buy

What Actually Matters

Panel type

OLED lights each pixel individually, while Mini LED uses a backlight with many small zones. This decides contrast and brightness. Check the title for OLED, QNED or Nano before comparing anything else, because a bigger Nano set will not match a smaller OLED for contrast in a dim room. Check your room's light before paying for OLED.

Screen size for the room

A bigger screen only helps if you sit far enough back. A 55 inch set suits a bedroom, a 65 inch a typical living room, and a 75 inch a large room. Measure your seating distance before choosing, and remember a bigger set also needs a wider stand or wall space. Measure doors and stairs for delivery too.

Series name

Series such as C5 and C6 indicate the model generation. Newer is not automatically better, since listed specs can match. Compare the listed features, not the number, and compare prices, because a previous-generation set is often cheaper for the same visible picture quality. Last year's model is often the real bargain.

Audio support

Dolby Atmos and AI Sound Pro describe the built-in sound processing. They help if you do not use a soundbar. Look for them in the title or bullet points, and remember that thin TV speakers limit what any processing can do, so plan on an external speaker for movies. Even a modest soundbar improves dialog.

Price bracket

A set in a lower bracket makes a compromise somewhere, often panel tier. Use the bracket as a quick screen. Confirm the current price on the listing, because streaming sales move prices quickly, and a set that looks premium on paper can be cheaper than a smaller OLED at a different time. Check the listing on the day you buy.

In-depth reviews

Our Ranked Picks, Reviewed

Best Overall

LG 65-Inch Class OLED evo AI 4K C5 Series Smart TV w/Dolby Atmos

Outstanding

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Our verdict: The 65 inch OLED evo C5 is the sensible centre of LG's range.

This is a 65 inch OLED evo set in the C5 series, with 4K resolution, AI features and Dolby Atmos support. It sits in the $500 and up bracket, like every OLED here. OLED evo is LG's higher OLED tier, and self-lit pixels give the infinite-contrast look that Mini LED backlights cannot fully match in a dark room.

It takes first place over the C6 because the C5 is the established model, with the same listed specs, and a proven set tends to cost less than its successor. The 55 inch versions give less screen for the same panel.

Buy it for a mid-size living room that wants LG's best panel type. The caveats are the premium price and that no brightness figure is listed. Skip it if you are working to a strict budget.

Size: 65 inch
Panel: OLED evo
Resolution: 4K
Audio: Dolby Atmos

What we like

+OLED evo panel
+4K resolution
+Dolby Atmos support
+Popular 65 inch size

Watch out for

−Premium price bracket
−No brightness figure listed

Buy it if: A mid-size living room that wants LG's best panel type.

Skip it if: You are working to a strict budget.

Best Newer Model

LG 65-Inch Class OLED evo AI 4K C6 Series Smart TV w/Dolby Atmos

Outstanding

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Our verdict: The C6 is the same recipe as the C5, one series newer.

The C6 is a 65 inch OLED evo set with 4K resolution, AI features and Dolby Atmos, matching the C5's listed specs. It also sits in the $500 and up bracket. A new series name does not guarantee a visible improvement, and the listing names none.

It lands one place below the C5 because the listing offers no additional spec we can point to, and an unproven newer model rarely costs less. If you find the two at the same price, the newer one is a reasonable buy.

Buy it if you want the newest series in the 65 inch size. The caveats are identical listed specs to the C5 and a premium price. Skip it if a C5 is cheaper when you check the current price.

Size: 65 inch
Panel: OLED evo
Series: C6
Audio: Dolby Atmos

What we like

+Newer C6 series
+OLED evo panel
+Dolby Atmos support
+4K resolution

Watch out for

−Same listed specs as C5
−Premium price bracket

Buy it if: Buyers who want the newest series in the 65 inch size.

Skip it if: A C5 is cheaper when you check price.

Best for Smaller Rooms

LG 55-Inch Class OLED evo AI 4K C5 Series Smart TV w/Dolby Atmos

Excellent

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Our verdict: The same OLED evo C5 in a size that fits a bedroom.

A 55 inch OLED evo in the C5 series with 4K, AI features and Dolby Atmos, in the $500 and up bracket. A smaller OLED fits a bedroom or compact living room where a 65 inch set would overwhelm the wall. Seating distance matters more than inches: close viewing makes 55 inches feel large.

It comes third because the 65 inch versions give more screen for the same panel family. It beats the QNED sets below because OLED is the higher panel type, and the OLED evo label signals LG's top tier.

Buy it for bedrooms and compact rooms. The caveats are the premium for a small screen and the smaller size. Skip it if you want a big-screen feel, because the 65 inch sets cost more but deliver it.

Size: 55 inch
Panel: OLED evo
Series: C5
Resolution: 4K

What we like

+Compact 55 inch size
+OLED evo panel
+Dolby Atmos support
+4K resolution

Watch out for

−Premium for a small screen
−Smaller than main picks

Buy it if: Bedrooms and compact living rooms.

Skip it if: You want a big-screen feel.

Best Compact Newer Model

LG 55-Inch Class OLED evo AI 4K C6 Series Smart TV w/Dolby Atmos

Excellent

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Our verdict: The newer-series take on the 55 inch OLED.

This 55 inch C6 OLED evo has 4K resolution, AI features and Dolby Atmos. It sits in the $500 and up bracket. It is the newer-series take on the small OLED, with the same panel family and audio as the C5 version.

It follows the C5 55 inch because the listing shows no added spec for the newer series. It outranks the QNED models since OLED is the higher panel type, and a smaller OLED will out-contrast a larger Mini LED in a dim room.

Buy it for small rooms where you want the current series. The caveats are the premium price and no stated upgrade over the C5. Skip it if the C5 costs less, since the listed specs match.

Size: 55 inch
Panel: OLED evo
Series: C6
Audio: Dolby Atmos

What we like

+Newer C6 series
+Compact 55 inch size
+OLED evo panel
+4K resolution

Watch out for

−Premium price bracket
−No stated upgrade over C5

Buy it if: Small rooms where you want the current series.

Skip it if: The C5 costs less.

Best Mini LED Step Up

LG 55-Inch Class QNED evo AI QNED84B Series Mini LED 4K Smart TV

Excellent

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Our verdict: A Mini LED alternative for buyers who want to skip OLED.

The QNED84B is a 55 inch QNED evo Mini LED 4K set, in the $500 and up bracket. Mini LED uses many small backlight zones, which gives bright highlights that hold up in sunlit rooms where OLED can look dimmer.

It ranks above the QNED73 because the evo label points to a higher tier in LG's QNED range. It sits below the OLEDs, which are LG's top panel type, and it costs in the same bracket, which weakens its value case.

A fit for bright rooms where you prefer Mini LED. The caveats are that it sits in the same bracket as the OLEDs and below them in LG's range. Skip it if an OLED is within your budget, because the OLED is the better panel at similar cost.

Size: 55 inch
Panel: QNED evo Mini LED
Resolution: 4K
Series: QNED84B

What we like

+Mini LED panel
+QNED evo tier
+4K resolution
+55 inch size

Watch out for

−Same bracket as OLEDs
−Below OLED in LG range

Buy it if: Bright rooms where you prefer Mini LED.

Skip it if: An OLED is within your budget.

Best Budget LG

LG Amazon Exclusive 55-Inch Class QNED AI 4K QNED73 Series Mini LED

Very Good

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Our verdict: The cheapest Mini LED LG in this ranking.

This is a 55 inch QNED Mini LED 4K set, an Amazon-exclusive model in the $200 to $500 bracket, the only set here below $500. Mini LED at this price gives a brighter picture than a basic edge-lit panel, and it undercuts every OLED.

It ranks below the QNED84B because it lacks the evo label. It beats the Nano set on panel type and sits where budget buyers care most. The exclusive model also means fewer comparison listings.

Buy it if you want a Mini LED LG on a budget. The caveats are the Amazon-exclusive status and no evo tier. Skip it if you want the strongest panel, which means an OLED.

Size: 55 inch
Panel: QNED Mini LED
Resolution: 4K
Price bracket: $200-500

What we like

+Lowest price here
+Mini LED panel
+4K resolution
+55 inch size

Watch out for

−Amazon exclusive model
−No evo tier

Buy it if: Budget buyers who still want a Mini LED LG.

Skip it if: You want the strongest panel.

Best Large Screen

LG 75-Inch Class Nano AI 4K NU85 Series Smart TV w/AI Sound Pro

Very Good

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Our verdict: The only 75 inch set in the group, with a lower panel tier.

The NU85 is a 75 inch Nano 4K set with AI Sound Pro, in the $500 and up bracket. AI Sound Pro is LG's built-in audio processing, which helps if you do not use a soundbar. At 75 inches it fills a large room.

It ranks last on panel tier, since Nano sits below QNED and OLED in this lineup. Its draw is size, as it is the largest screen here. A bigger panel at a lower tier means you pay for area rather than for picture quality.

Best for large living rooms where screen size matters most. The caveats are the lower panel tier and the premium bracket. Skip it if picture quality matters more than size, because a 65 inch OLED will look better.

Size: 75 inch
Panel: Nano
Resolution: 4K
Audio: AI Sound Pro

What we like

+Largest screen here
+4K resolution
+AI Sound Pro audio
+Nano panel

Watch out for

−Lower panel tier
−Premium price bracket

Buy it if: Large rooms that prioritize screen size.

Skip it if: Picture quality matters more than size.

Methodology

How We Ranked These

Panel type

OLED evo, QNED Mini LED and Nano form a clear ladder, and we ranked within it.

Screen size

We matched 55, 65 and 75 inch sets to typical room sizes.

Audio features

Dolby Atmos and AI Sound Pro were noted where listed.

Series generation

C5 and C6 sets were compared on stated specs, not model-year assumptions.

Price bracket

We weighed each set against its price bucket, from $200-500 to $500+.

Every Primea Score uses the same weights: Performance 30% · Build & Materials 20% · Everyday Usability 20% · Value 20% · Owner Satisfaction 10%. Full scoring rules

Buyer's guide

How to Pick the Right One for You

By Room Size

Pick a screen to suit where it will sit.

Room	Our pick
Bedroom	LG 55-Inch C5 OLED evo
Average living room	LG 65-Inch C5 OLED evo
Large living room	LG 75-Inch NU85 Nano
Bright room, tighter budget	LG 55-Inch QNED73 Mini LED

By Budget

Spend	Our pick
$200-500	LG 55-Inch QNED73 Mini LED
$500+, Mini LED	LG 55-Inch QNED84B Mini LED
$500+, OLED	LG 65-Inch C5 OLED evo
$500+, biggest screen	LG 75-Inch NU85 Nano

OLED vs Mini LED

OLED

Individually lit pixels and LG's top tier. The C5 and C6 in 55 and 65 inch sizes.

Mini LED

A backlit panel suited to bright rooms. The QNED73 and QNED84B.

Most buyers should default to OLED unless the room is very bright or the budget is tight.

By Series Generation

Preference	Our pick
Established model	LG 65-Inch C5 OLED evo
Newest series	LG 65-Inch C6 OLED evo
Newest, small room	LG 55-Inch C6 OLED evo

For Movie Nights Specifically

Look for

OLED panels and Dolby Atmos support.

In this ranking

The 65 inch C5 offers both and is our top pick.

When to Spend More

Spend more if

You watch in a dim room. The C5 OLED evo is worth the move up from QNED.

Save if

Your room is bright. The QNED73 is the one LG here priced below $500.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does evo mean on an LG OLED?+

It is LG's label for its higher OLED tier. The listing for these C-series sets names it in the title, so look for evo when comparing OLED models. A set without it is a lower tier.

Is the C6 better than the C5?+

The listings show matching headline specs, so the gap on paper is small. Compare price before paying extra, since the C5 is the established model and often costs less. Newer series rarely change picture quality noticeably.

Is OLED worth it over Mini LED?+

In dim rooms, OLED is the stronger panel type. In bright rooms, a Mini LED set like the QNED84B makes more sense, and it avoids the burn-in care OLED needs. Static logos are the main risk on OLED.

Do these have Dolby Atmos?+

The C5 and C6 OLED evo sets list Dolby Atmos. The NU85 lists AI Sound Pro instead, and the QNED sets name neither, so check the audio bullet. Plan a soundbar either way.

What size should I buy?+

55 inch suits a bedroom, 65 inch a typical living room, and 75 inch a large room. Measure your seating distance, and choose the largest size you can sit far enough from. Too close and a 75 inch screen tires your eyes.

What is the NU85 Nano set?+

It is a 75 inch 4K set at a lower panel tier than QNED or OLED, aimed at buyers who want size. Its AI Sound Pro replaces Dolby Atmos. It is the largest set in the group.

Final take

Buy the 65 inch C5 if you want LG's best panel type in a typical living room, and compare prices before paying for the C6. Take a 55 inch OLED for a bedroom. The QNED sets suit bright rooms and tighter budgets, while the NU85 is only for buyers who put size ahead of picture quality. Measure your seating distance first, because the right size changes the ranking.

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