This 55″ LG TV has almost a 100% rating and no longer costs even 13 thousand. Last year it was released for more than double the price.

A medium-sized 4K TV from LG with MiniLED backlighting and local dimming under thirteen thousand was not a given even a year ago. However, the 55″ LG 55QNED86A6A with code 2026ALZAEXTRA20 dropped to 12,990 CZK from 25,990 CZK, at which it was launched last July. It has an almost perfect rating and smart AI features.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if you want a large 4K TV for a brighter living room for movies, sports, and gaming, and don’t want to pay OLED prices.
⚠️ Consider that for a darkened room, OLED will offer better results for demanding cinematic blacks, and that the panel on the 55″ version runs up to 120 Hz, not 144 Hz.
💡 For 12,990 CZK you pay half compared to its launch, although according to price history, the TV has been at this level for a longer time.

Why this TV is interesting

This LG TV is aimed at people who want a large and bright 4K picture for a regular living room but don’t want to pay OLED prices. The key is the QNED panel with MiniLED backlighting and Advanced Local Dimming, meaning a large number of small LED diodes controlled in zones. The result is high brightness and decent contrast, which is especially suitable for brighter rooms where cheaper edge-LED TVs lose out. The main argument, however, is the price: for 12,990 CZK, you get MiniLED with local dimming where competitors at this price often offer only ordinary backlighting.

Key parameters explained simply

The panel has a diagonal of 55″ (139 cm) and 4K Ultra HD resolution (3840 × 2160). The image is handled by the alpha 8 AI Gen2 processor, which also manages 4K upscaling, meaning recalculating lower resolutions for a sharper image. For HDR, the TV supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG, as well as the new Dynamic QNED Color technology for a wider color gamut. An important detail for gamers and buyers who care about high Hz: this 55″ version natively runs up to 120 Hz, not 144 Hz. The higher 144Hz mode is only available on larger diagonals of this series; for 55″, expect 120 Hz, which is more than enough for consoles and casual gaming.

Practical aspects: ports, gaming, sound

Connectivity-wise, the TV is well-equipped: 4× HDMI 2.1, 2× USB, Bluetooth, Chromecast, and Apple AirPlay 2, so you can connect consoles, computers, and set-top boxes without compromise. For gamers, there’s a complete set of features: VRR, ALLM, eARC, AMD FreeSync Premium, and HGiG, plus a gaming portal with cloud services. The WebOS system with Magic Remote is one of the fastest and most intuitive on the market, and LG promises four major updates over five years. You can mount the TV on the wall using VESA 300 × 300, its weight without the stand is 15.5 kg, and the design is truly thin.

One thing is fair to say upfront: sound is provided by 20W speakers in a 2.0 configuration. While the TV supports Dolby Atmos and virtual 9.1.2 surround sound, this is a software simulation from two speakers, not actual spatial audio. For casual viewing, it’s sufficient, but for a cinematic experience, plan on purchasing a soundbar. LG, after all, anticipates this and offers connectivity via WOW Interface, allowing you to control the soundbar directly from the TV.

What users say

On Alza, the TV currently has a rating of 4.9 out of 5, but only from 11 reviews, so take it as an indication; the sample size is too small for major conclusions. It’s pleasing, however, that 100% of customers recommend the product and the return rate is very low (0.4%). A broader international LG database maintains an average of around 4.8 out of 5 from over 4,000 reviews, but this is an aggregate across countries and sizes, not purely this model and market. Across reviews, users most often praise the bright and sharp picture, thin design, and easy setup, and surprisingly, even the sound given the thin construction.

Criticism is predictable and relates to the technology’s principle. There are mentions of reflections in very bright rooms and, more importantly, that in a darkened room, QNED cannot achieve the black levels and uniformity of OLED panels. This is not a defect but a category difference that is good to know before purchasing. Occasionally, a dead pixel upon unboxing was also reported, where the manufacturer replaced the panel instead of the entire unit, which understandably displeased one customer. However, these are isolated incidents, not a pattern.

When it doesn’t make sense

If you’re building a home cinema in a darkened room and you care about reference black levels and contrast, pay extra for an OLED, which handles this scenario better. Similarly, if you want 144 Hz for gaming on a powerful PC, this 55″ version runs up to 120 Hz, and higher frequencies are only available on larger diagonals of the series. Anyone who wants cinema sound right out of the box should plan on getting a soundbar with the TV. And if you were mainly attracted by a recent discount, keep in mind that according to price history, the TV has been at this price level for a longer time; the value is in the price itself, not in a time-limited offer.

Verdict: who it’s worth it for

For someone who wants a large 4K TV for a regular living room for movies, sports, and gaming, this is a reasonable purchase at 12,990 CZK with code 2026ALZAEXTRA20. You get MiniLED with local dimming, full gaming features, a fast WebOS, and decent brightness, all for half the price compared to last year’s launch at 25,990 CZK. The compromises are clear and predictable: for perfect blacks in the dark, OLED is better, and for cinematic sound, a soundbar is suitable. If these limitations don’t bother you, it’s hard to find a 55″ MiniLED TV with such complete features at this price.

Are you choosing a TV mainly for a bright living room, or are you more concerned with cinematic blacks in a darkened room?