Let me start by saying this TV is a MONSTER – in the best way possible. The 85-inch screen dominates my living room like a private IMAX theater. Unboxing was a two-person job (seriously, recruit a friend), but once mounted, the slim bezels made it disappear into pure cinematic immersion.

The QLED Pro panel is where this TV shines – literally. Even with sunlight flooding my west-facing windows, the Full Array Local Dimming kept blacks inky and colors popped like neon signs in Tokyo. I actually had to dial down the brightness (a first for me!) because scenes from Planet Earth II felt almost too vibrant. Skin tones in The Crown looked unnervingly real – my mom gasped when Princess Diana appeared "like she's right here."

Gaming is... complicated. While Spider-Man 2 on PS5 looked stunning with HDR highlights, I noticed what one reviewer mentioned – occasional motion blur during fast panning shots. Competitive FPS players should steer clear (that input lag is real), but casual gamers will adore the Dolby Vision support in story-driven titles.

The built-in S Class soundbar shocked me. Watching Top Gun: Maverick, the Dolby Atmos effects made jets roar overhead convincingly enough that my dog barked at ceiling speakers that don't exist. For everyday use though, I paired it with my Sonos Arc – just one HDMI cable needed thanks to eARC.

Google TV integration feels snappier than my old Roku, though the "Recently Watched" section does have amnesia sometimes. Pro tip: disable motion smoothing immediately – it makes nature docs look like cheap soap operas.

Is it perfect? No. The remote's power button requiring direct line-of-sight is baffling in 2024, and I've had two random reboots in three months. But when that sunset in Dune Part Two fills my entire wall with molten orange hues? Worth every penny.