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Discover the key differences between LG's QNED and OLED TVs. Explore detailed comparisons of LG OLED G and C Series, and QNED86 vs. QNED93 models.
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In the ever-evolving world of TV technology, where consumers are faced with a vast array of models, finding the right TV to suit your needs can be challenging.
Two of the top contenders in the premium market are OLED and QNED. Having a clear understanding of the key differences between QNED and OLED can help you make an informed choice when selecting the best TV for your home.
In this article, we will cover:
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Unlike traditional LED or LCD screens, OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) panels are self-emissive, meaning each pixel emits its own light. This allows OLED TVs to achieve perfect blacks and an infinite contrast ratio, as individual pixels can be turned off completely.
Perfect Blacks and Infinite Contrast: Since each pixel can turn off independently, OLED screens provide true blacks and stunning contrast.
Wide Viewing Angles: OLED displays maintain consistent picture quality, even when viewed from the side, making them ideal for family viewing.
Colour Accuracy: OLED panels deliver vibrant colours and high colour accuracy, resulting in a lifelike viewing experience.
1ms Pixel Motion Response: Enjoy clear, smooth pictures with a blazingly fast 1ms response time. Every move you input on game controllers is displayed quickly on screen, giving you an edge over opponents.
QNED is LG's premium LCD brand designed to enhance colour accuracy and brightness. QNED delivers vivid and lifelike colours thanks to LG’s proprietary colour technology which adds various colour solutions to nano particle based technology.
Enhanced Colour Accuracy: Dynamic QNED Colour solution in select models replaces quantum dots for enhanced colour reproduction, while all 2025 QNED TVs are verified for 100% Colour Volume.1
Improved Brightness: The MiniLED backlighting in top QNED TVs allows for higher peak brightness, making them ideal for bright rooms.
Better Handling of Reflections: Increased brightness and colour performance help minimise reflections and glare in well-lit spaces.
Diverse screen sizes: QNED TVs are available in a wide range of screen sizes, from 43" to a massive 100", allowing customers to find the perfect fit.
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QNED and OLED are two different display technologies, each offering a unique viewing experience.
LG OLED TVs feature self-lit pixels that can turn on and off independently, delivering perfect blacks, infinite contrast, and wide viewing angles—making them ideal for movie enthusiasts seeking the ultimate viewing experience. Colours are vibrant and accurate, with deep contrast between light and dark areas. Additionally, LG OLED displays are validated by NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium, ensuring excellent variable refresh rate (VRR) performance with minimal screen tearing and stuttering—making them an outstanding choice for gamers.
In contrast, QNED is an advanced LCD technology that delivers bright images and vivid colours, thanks to LG’s proprietary colour technology, which adds various colour solutions to nano particle based technology. With a wide range of large screen sizes available up to a massive 100 inches, QNED is ideal for sports fans, offering an immersive viewing experience on a bigger scale. Select high-end QNED models also feature Mini LED technology, which delivers enhanced clarity, bright highlights, and deep blacks, through precise control of tiny backlights.
OLED TVs are among the most premium options in the television market. Known for their innovative technology and sleek design, LG has developed the OLED G Series and C Series to deliver exceptional picture quality and truly immersive viewing experiences.
Design: The LG OLED G Series designed to harmonise with your space. Its thin profile and narrow bezels create a flawless look, and the included slim wall mount hangs the TV close to the wall, with minimal gap.2 The build quality is top-notch, using premium materials to ensure a modern and sophisticated look.
Picture Quality: Equipped with OLED evo technology, the G Series offers brighter images and more vibrant and accurate colours than non-LG OLED evo models. The self-emissive pixels provide perfect blacks and an infinite contrast ratio, ensuring outstanding picture quality. Plus, the G Series maintains wide viewing angles on an anti-glare screen, delivering consistent quality from any position.
Audio Features: The G Series supports Dolby Atmos, delivering immersive multi-dimensional audio.3 The AI Sound Pro and AI Acoustic Tuning features automatically optimise sound settings based on the content type and environment to create a personalised audio experience.4, 8
Smart Features: Running on the webOS platform, the G Series offers a user-friendly interface with access to a wide range of apps and streaming services.5 The AI ThinQ integration supports voice control via Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and more.6 Gamers will appreciate features like HDMI 2.1, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), NVIDIA G-SYNC support, and up to 165Hz refresh rate for an ultra-smooth and responsive gaming experience.7
Design: The C Series features a versatile design that suits various setups, whether wall-mounted or placed on a stand. Its slim profile and sleek bezels make it a stylish addition to any room.
Picture Quality: The C Series delivers outstanding picture quality with its OLED display, offering excellent colour accuracy and perfect blacks. The C5 is powered by the Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8, which enhances image quality by using deep learning algorithms. The wide colour gamut ensures rich, lifelike colours, bringing every scene to life and transporting you into the heart of the action.
Audio Features: Like the G Series, the C Series supports Dolby Atmos for enhanced audio clarity and depth.3 The AI Acoustic Tuning feature adjusts audio settings based on room size and acoustics, ensuring optimal sound quality whether you're watching from an open-plan lounge or a cosy nook.8
Smart Features: The C Series runs on the webOS platform, offering an easy-to-navigate interface with extensive app support.5 AI ThinQ and Google Home integration enables voice control and smart home connectivity, turning it into a hub for compatible connected devices.6 For gamers, it includes features like HDMI 2.1, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), NVIDIA G-SYNC support, and up to 144Hz refresh rate for smooth and responsive gameplay.9
Features | OLED G5 | OLED C5 |
Display | LG OLED evo | LG OLED evo |
Size | Up to 97 inch (97, 83, 77, 65, 55 inch) | Up to 83 inch (83, 77, 65, 55, 48, 42 inch) |
Processor | Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen2 | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
AI Brightness Control | Brightness Booster Ultimate (83, 77, 65, 55 inch) | Brightness Booster (83, 77, 65, 55 inch) |
AI Picture | AI Super Upscaling, OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, AI Director Processing | AI Super Upscaling, OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro |
Colour | Perfect Black, Accurate Colour | Perfect Black, Accurate Colour |
AI Sound | AI Sound Pro (Virtual 11.1.2ch), AI Object Remastering, Dynamic Sound Booster | AI Sound Pro (Virtual 11.1.2ch), AI Voice Remastering, Dynamic Sound Booster |
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LG QNED TV models lineup is designed to deliver vibrant colour thanks to LG’s proprietary colour technology which adds various colour solutions to nano particle based technology. MiniLED backlighting in our top QNED TVs provides superb clarity, bright highlights, and deep blacks through precise control of tiny backlights behind the screen.
Design: With a slim and stylish profile, the LG QNED86 features a minimalist design with narrow bezels to help bring discreet style to any space.
Picture Quality: The QNED86 features MiniLED technology for precise light control, and Dynamic QNED Colour Solution which replaces quantum dots for enhanced colour reproduction. The Alpha AI Processor intelligently optimises the picture settings to deliver better depth and detail.
Audio Features: AI Acoustic Tuning enhances audio clarity by adapting sound settings to the environment.8 Clear Voice Pro improves dialogue clarity, so you don't miss a word.4
Smart Features: Using LG webOS platform, the QNED86 offers an intuitive smart TV interface with extensive app support. AI ThinQ integration allows for seamless control of compatible smart devices and voice commands via Google Home and Amazon Alexa. For gaming enthusiasts, the QNED86 supports 4K at up to 144Hz, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for enhanced gaming performance.9
Wide range of Sizes: QNED86 provides a range of size options (from 55 to 100 inches), making it the ideal choice for those who want a big-screen cinematic experience at home. Whether you're watching movies or enjoying your favourite sports, it delivers a truly immersive viewing experience.
Design: The slim design of the LG QNED93 adds a modern touch that blends beautifully into your space, keeping you fully immersed in the brilliance on screen.
Picture Quality: Enjoy more shades of vivid, accurate colour no matter how bright or dark the display. QNED Colour Pro's enhanced colour reproduction achieves 100% Colour Volume1, for stunning, lifelike visuals. Its MiniLED technology, powered by the alpha AI Processor, provides superb clarity, bright highlights, and deep blacks.
Audio Features: LG QNED93 supports AI Sound Pro, which automatically optimises audio settings based on the content for clear and dynamic sound.4 It also features Dolby Atmos, providing an immersive audio experience with multi-dimensional sound.3
Smart Features: Running on LG webOS platform, the QNED93 offers an intuitive smart TV interface with extensive app support. AI ThinQ integration allows for seamless control of compatible smart devices and voice commands via Google Home and Amazon Alexa. For gaming enthusiasts, experience smooth gameplay with up to 144Hz VRR, and AMD FreeSync Premium.9
| Features | LG QNED93 | LG QNED86 |
| Display | LED QNED evo | LED QNED evo |
| Size | Up to 85 inch (85, 75, 65 inch) | Up to 100 inch (100, 86, 75, 65, 55 inch) |
| Colour | Dynamic QNED Colour Pro | Dynamic QNED Colour |
| MiniLED | MiniLED with Precision Dimming Technology | MiniLED with Advanced Local Dimming |
| Operating System (OS) | WebOS 25 webOS Re:New program | WebOS 25 webOS Re:New program |
| webOS features | Al Voice ID, Al Search, Al Chatbot, Al Concierge, AI Picture Wizard/Sound Wizard, Al Magic Remote | Al Voice ID, Al Search, Al Chatbot, Al Concierge, AI Picture Wizard/Sound Wizard, Al Magic Remote |
1 Colour Volume testing is capable of producing results greater than 100%. 100% Colour Volume independently tested in accordance with Intertek Test Specification to the DCI-P3 colour space with D65 white point.
2 The cable may be visible depending on installation environment. Depending on installation environment, there may be a slight gap between the TV and the wall.
3 Dolby Atmos source content required for full audio effect. Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright © 2012–2020 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
4 Sound quality dependent on source material.
5 Internet connection, subscription and data charges may apply. Separate terms and privacy policy apply to Smart TV apps. Failure to accept the terms applying to an app may result in inability to use the app. Content, features and third party services will vary from time to time without notice.
6 Requires a Wi-Fi network. A subscription service may be required. Services are subject to change. Acceptance of terms and privacy policies is required to use smart features.
7 Ultra High Speed cable, compatible content and Game console or PC Graphics card required for HFR gaming at 40Hz-165hz. 165Hz Mode is compatible with PC-connected content. G-Sync features require a compatible GPU. Does not apply to 97" G5 (97"G5 is 120Hz).
8 AI Acoustic Tuning must be activated through the AI Service menu.
9 Ultra High Speed cable, compatible content and Game console or PC Graphics card required for HFR gaming at 40Hz-144hz. 144Hz Mode is compatible with PC-connected content. G-Sync features require a compatible GPU. Does not apply to 55" QNED86.
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