LG QNED7S 75QNED7SBUA.ACCQ 75"

The LG QNED7S delivers a big, beautiful 75-inch Mini-LED picture for under CAD 998. Picture quality is a standout, but the remote and smart platform are frustrating enough to drag user sentiment to the bottom of the class. Worth it if you prioritize screen size and image quality over user experience.

The Mini-LED backlight is the star here. Deep blacks, vibrant colors, and a clear image that holds up in a bright living room. The display and picture quality rankings are strong, and HDR10 Pro helps movies look punchy. Gaming is middle of the pack at 52nd percentile, with a 60Hz panel and ALLM support. That's fine for casual play but not a 120Hz experience. Audio is a weak spot at 38th percentile, so plan on a soundbar. The real performance killer is the smart platform. Google TV should be snappy, but owners report sluggish navigation and a dated feel. The remote compounds the problem with too many buttons and finicky aiming.

Against the TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K, the LG gives up gaming performance and smart features. The TCL is a more modern package with better motion handling. The Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 is a step up in picture processing and build quality, but you're paying for it. The Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG is a smaller screen but a stronger all-around performer. The LG's advantage is raw size per dollar. You're trading polish for inches.

At CAD 998, this is a lot of screen for the money. A 75-inch Mini-LED TV under a grand is hard to beat, and the picture quality backs it up. You're getting a display that ranks in the top 11% for its class. The trade-off is the user experience. If you can live with a clunky remote and dated smart features, or you plan to pair it with a streaming stick, the value is excellent. If you want a polished out-of-the-box experience, you'll pay more elsewhere.

The LG QNED7S is a 75-inch Mini-LED TV that punches above its weight on picture quality. The display sits in the 89th percentile for its class, and the α7 AI Processor 4K Gen9 does solid work with HDR10 and HLG content. For under a grand CAD, you're getting a big, bright screen that handles movies and sports well.

But the user sentiment score is a rough 12th percentile, and that tells the real story. Owners love the picture and hate the remote. The smart features feel dated, navigation is clunky, and the included remote needs to be aimed like a sniper rifle at the bottom center of the TV. It's a great panel wrapped in a frustrating experience.

Skip this if you're a serious gamer who wants 120Hz or VRR. The 60Hz panel and middling gaming score won't cut it. Also skip it if you hate fighting with remotes and dated smart interfaces. You'll be happier spending a bit more on a TCL or Sony with a smoother experience.

Buy this if you want a big, bright Mini-LED TV for movies and sports and you don't mind fighting the remote. The picture quality is genuinely good for the price. Pair it with a streaming stick and a soundbar, and you've got a solid home theater setup. If you're a gamer who wants 120Hz or someone who values smooth smart navigation, this isn't your TV.