LG has announced its no-compromise high-end QNED TV series for 2025, boasting high colour accuracy and detailed HDR reproduction. The entire lineup also features the brand’s Zero Connect Box for wireless 4K 144Hz transmission.
The new LG 2025 QNED Evo TV family is said to offer an improved colour gamut compared to previous models thanks to the brand’s dynamic QNED colour solution, which delivers pure and realistic colours. Better yet, all models are certified by Intertek for colour volume and distortion to ensure a good user experience right out the box.
In short, QNED (Quantum Nano Emitting Diode) combines Quantum Dots’ colour accuracy and mini-LEDs small backlighting to deliver precise local dimming and high contrast while boasting OLED-like colour reproduction. For this reason, QNED is seen as a worthy alternative to our favourite monitors, like Philips Evnia 27M2N8500 and MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED, all without the risk of burn-in.
The lineup will include sizes ranging from 40 to 100 inches, all featuring LG’s True Wireless 4K technology. Previously limited to the flagship OLED M Series, this technology is advertised as capable of transmitting high-quality 4K video feed at 144Hz without impacting the image or latency. Using the Zero Connect Box, owners should have a seamless experience as if the TV was wired, including gaming thanks to the integration of AMD’s FreeSync Premium.
Lastly, the α8 AI processor inside will be handy to upscale low-resolution sources, convert 2-channel audio into virtual 9.1.2 surround, and help you watch movies the way their creators intended. These TVs also feature the brand’s personalised AI experience via WebOS 25.
Now all these technologies are nice and all, but one may ask, what’s the point of a wireless connection if the TV still needs to be powered via a cable? If and when wireless power becomes advanced enough to run TVs, then such a solution would be great, allowing you to change positions depending on seasons or even your daily mood. For now, it seems more of a weakness or a gimmick than a useful feature.
Regardless of the wireless technology in action, cables will retain their higher resistance to interference. Imagine the chaos if everyone had wireless TVs on top of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and smart devices/home appliances. While not a perfect example, I had to turn off one of my 2.4GHz routers since this band was too crowded, causing my wireless mouse to stutter randomly. LG uses the 60GHz wireless band plus multi-path technology, but that doesn’t stop future devices from doing the same.
All in all, a novel technology for sure, just too ahead of its time. The day we get wireless power be it via microwaves, lasers, induction (like our smartphones), or some yet-to-be-discovered method, then these will make sense.
