Don’t let LG fool you. Though the company’s line-up of QNED evo TVs may sound like the crème de la crème, they’re basically LCD panels backed by quantum dot or NanoCell technology. Ultimately they fall behind the company’s more reputable OLED models. At least, that was the case. LG has announced its 2025 QNED Evo refresh, ditching the quantum dots and bringing all the rest up to scratch.
“Our renewed 2025 LG QNED evo lineup inherits OLED’s differentiated picture quality along with a true wireless viewing experience and ultra-personalized solutions to deliver an outstanding super-large viewing experience that no other LCD TV can offer,” said Hyoung-sei Park, president of the LG Media Entertainment Solution Company.
Up the evolution!
The biggest of those upgrades will arrive alongside the QNED evo (QNED9M series). That’s LG’s ‘True Wireless 4K technology’ that’ll get rid of the wires (as long as you ignore the power cord). This was previously only available to the OLED-M series. You’ll still need the Zero Connect Box which is where the wires really go, but it still cleans up the clutter usually associated with your setup.
That doesn’t mean compromising on quality, either. LG’s Zero Connect Box reckons it can transmit 4K pictures at 144Hz with absolutely no lag or sacrifices to the image quality. Considering the most you’ll get out of a traditional console these days is 120Hz, 144Hz is more than enough to keep you afloat. It’s also the first of the QNED range to branch out to a 100in size.
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If a slightly tidier setup isn’t enough to win you over, the company’s new Dynamic QNED Colour Solution might do the trick. It’s an improved colour gamut, designed to usher in a more palatable spectrum that more accurately mimics colours seen out in the real world. Whether it can perform the feat…
It wouldn’t be a proper announcement without some mention of AI, and LG hasn’t disappointed. The 2025 QNED evo range is equipped with the company’s α8 AI processor – supposedly offering up a 70% improvement in AI capabilities compared to last year’s models. That boils down to improved upscaling, improved voice distinction, and a new Magic Remote packed with its very own AI button – the features of which are seemingly region-locked to the US and South Korea.
As for availability and pricing, LG has yet to confirm – both locally and internationally. Expect that to change throughout CES 2025. We have reached out to LG South Africa to learn more and will update this article when we hear back.
