Compare the LG QNED866 to the LG QNED816 (2023)

The LG QNED866 used Mini-LED technology. This means the small lights behind the screen light up and dim individually. As a result, there's a big difference between the dark and light parts of the screen. That way, there's a strong contrast. There are also no distortions around the bright parts of the screen. Colors also look pure and clear. Just like most screens with Mini-LED local dimming, this screen is a bit thicker than screens with other types of local dimming. The 55-inch version of the LG QNED866 is 4.55cm thick.

Thanks to the Edge-Lit Local Dimming, the screen of the LG QNED816 is thinner. The screen of the 55-inch version is 2.97cm thick, so it looks sleeker. With Edge-Lit Local Dimming, the lights illuminate the screen from the edges. There are no lights in the middle of the screen. That's why the lights are extra bright to illuminate the middle of the screen. This can cause distortions, such as bright spots at the edge of the screen.

Thanks to the high 100Hz refresh rate, the LG QNED866 is suitable for action movies and gaming. This means the television displays 100 frames per second. Thanks to a high refresh rate, fast-moving images look smooth. That's mainly useful if you watch a lot of sports matches and action movies. You also experience less screen tearing while gaming.

The LG QNED816 has a maximum refresh rate of 50Hz. This means your images look less smooth than on the QNED866. That's no problem if you mainly watch talk shows and comedy movies, they'll look regular. During an action movie or game you can notice some screen tearing.

The speakers of the QNED866 have a total output capacity of 40W. This provides a powerful, clear sound. You can clearly understand voices during a talk show, for example. The television doesn't have a built-in subwoofer, so the bass sounds less realistic. For an immersive sound experience, we recommend a soundbar. That way, you can create a room-filling sound.

Due to the 20W maximum output capacity, the sound of the QNED816 is less powerful. If you're further away from the television, it's difficult to hear. That's why we always recommend a soundbar with this television. That way, you can hear the treble and bass better. This provides a realistic sound experience when you're watching a movie.

The LG QNED866 has a compact stand in the middle of the screen. That way, it barely stands out. You can place the television a bit higher on the stand if you want to place a soundbar in front of the TV. That way, the soundbar isn't in front of the screen. The QNED866 is available in 4 sizes: 55 inches, 65 inches, 75 inches, and 86 inches.

The design of the QNED816 is the same as that of the QNED866. This television also has a compact, narrow stand in the middle of the screen. The QNED816 is available in an extra size: the 50-inch version. You can easily place this in a smaller room. The other 4 sizes are the same as that of the QNED866.