STACK #259 May 2026

FEATURE TECH

What’s new in QNED Mini LED

Also in the LG QNED 2026 family LG QNED80B EVO Mini LED 4K Smart TV (2026) Display: Mini LED Screen Sizes: 43”| 50” | 55”| 65”| 75”| 85” Resolution: 4K Ultra HD Refresh rate: 60Hz VRR: HDMI VRR HDR: HDR10, HLG Ports: HDMI x3, USB x1, Ethernet/LAN x1

LG QNED86B EVO AI Mini LED 4K Smart TV (2026)

Picture Big and bright with

more cinematic feel without needing to fiddle about with settings. Smart stuff webOS brings Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Google Cast, and Apple AirPlay built in. Enjoy fast and intuitive voice search, plus updates until the end of 2030, so the TV stays fresh. Add a built-in ambient art mode for when the display is idle, plus customisable Sports Alert mode so you never miss a match, and you’ve got a TV for all occasions. Gaming Play like a pro via ultra-smooth 144Hz VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium, reducing screen tearing and lag. Motion Booster keeps fast paced action sharp and clear – perfect for shooters and sports games. Pair a Bluetooth Ultra Low Latency controller for near-instant response (under 3ms), so it feels just like a wired one. The result is faster reactions, smoother gameplay, and a serious competitive edge.

colours that really pop, the QNED86B uses Mini LED backlighting with Precision Dimming to boost brightness and sharpen contrast, resulting in crisp detail without washed-out blacks.

LG QNED70B AI Mini LED 4K Smart TV (2026) Display: Mini LED Screen Sizes: 43”| 50” | 55”| 65”| 75”| 85” Resolution: 4K Ultra HD Refresh rate: 60Hz VRR: HDMI VRR HDR: HDR10, HLG Ports: HDMI x3, USB x1, Ethernet/LAN x1

Dynamic QNED Colour Pro delivers 100% colour volume, meaning colours stay rich and punchy whether you’re watching daytime sport or late-night movies. The α 8 AI Processor Gen 3 works behind the scenes to upscale content and optimise brightness and contrast, so even everyday TV can look closer to 4K HDR quality (depending on the source content). Sound Virtual 11.1.2 channel surround sound creates a 3D soundscape, while AI-enhanced audio keeps things balanced, automatically tuning dialogue, music, and effects so that everything sounds clear and immersive. It also adapts to what you’re watching, giving you a fuller,

Specs at a glance Display: Mini LED Screen Sizes: 50”| 55”| 65”| 75”| 86” Resolution: 4K Ultra HD Refresh rate: 120Hz VRR: 4K@144Hz Game sync: AMD Free Sync Premium HDR: HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG Ports: HDMI x4 (HDMI 2.1), USB x2, Ethernet/LAN x1

Best for: Blockbuster movies in 4K HDR, sports, and gaming. This big screen all-rounder is built for viewers that want maximum impact.

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