Kogan is celebrating 20 years this year and frankly this Mini LED QLED Pro 4K TV is a great example of just how far we’ve come, because it’s a sensational TV, on par with what you’ll get from Major Brands at mainstream bricks and mortar retailers.

The EFTM Snapshot: A big screen with a strong 144Hz refresh rate, excellent contrast and brightness, as well as HDR support all supported and underpinned by the Google TV operating system. The Kogan Mini LED QLED Pro is a strong value option that won’t disappoint.

Looking at what’s available from Kogan, I’d suggest that they have three clear models in the 75 inch range, a good better best style approach, with this “Pro” level being the best. Reading the specs, I’d suggest that the Pro level gives you better sound, better contrast and access to HDR content natively.

At $1,499, if we consule the EFTM TV Buyers Guide, you’ll see that’s basically the entry price for 75 inch TV’s in the 2026 range from the big brands – so while you could argue that for this price “I could just get an LG” , and that’s spot on – however the 144Hz refresh on this TV is probably it’s standout differentiator at this price – plus, click to buy and delivered to your door 🙂

For me personally the most appealing thing that would guide me toward this TV is Google TV – having an open system like that instead of the Manufacturer driven system is a winner I think. Only TCL and Sony can offer that, so it’s smart for Kogan to be so far in with Google on this.

With that comes Google Assistant voice commands, though not the new Google Gemini version that’s in the very latest Google TV – not sure if this will cascade into this range, frankly – unlikely, and certainly not a deal breaker.

Also with Google TV comes endless apps. Fortunately this is less of an issue than years gone by, but for me, this means I can guarantee the MLB app, something I can only otherwise get on a Samsung TV.

Plus there’s a not too obtrusive level of personalisation that comes from Google being the power here, the recommendations (and even the ads) are as personal as what you see online based on your history.

Packed with 4 HDMI inputs this is also a great main TV because you can likely fit all your “boxes” from Soundbar, to Playstation, Xbox and Fetch – it’s all working without the need for a second switcher.

I do love that Kogan has introduced a solar powered remote. Removing those AAA batteries from the pack and the remote meaning less e-waste in landfil and a simpler system for the battery. Just sit it on the coffee table to charge, and if it does get low, a quick hit of USB-C power will get you through.

The shortcut buttons on the remote are a clear sign that Kogan doesn’t have the dealmaking power of the big brands in Australia as it lacks local content like Stan, but again – not a deal breaker.

Sure, great, but how does it look?

Bottom line, excellent!

My issue is, I’ve been deep, deep in looking at these latest “RGB” TVs over recent weeks so my eyes are a bit too used to the vastly impressive colour range you really do get with those. But just to be clear, that technology doesn’t kick in at double this price, so it’s not even in the conversation at this price point.

And what this experience reminded me of was the core principal of a new TV – you only get one. You don’t buy two TVs, different tech and put them side by side.

Sure in a retail store it might be noticable, but at home, YOUR TV is the one you see and – I don’t think there’s a truely bad TV on the market right now. Even so, this is far from the bottom of the pile folks.

The Mini LED backlighting here means a strong level of contrast, and while I could see some level of blooming on a black screen with white bubble test – it was negligible.

If I was to be utterly picky, and I don’t know if this is a backlight issue, or an image processing issue, it felt like the image bloomed more in the corners than it did in the middle of the screen – interesting.

Only something you’d notice playing PONG basically.

Fire up Top Gun Maverick as I do for all TVs and boy oh boy, she’s a winner.

HDR kicks in, so you know you’re getting what you want here, and there’s a strong depth to the image.

I chose to push the picture into VIVID mode not standard, just because I prefer a slighlty artificial boost to things, and I didn’t regret that at all.

How I know that I could absolutely live with this TV? I normally start my Top Gun sampling at “Daggar Attack”, when the tomahawk missles are launched. Today, I sat from there, all the way through.

While the sound is 2.1.2 I would prefer something that fired a bit more directly at me. Now, for clarity, I’m reviewing this in a large space backed against a curtain not a wall, so in a smaller room with fixed hard walls, I am convinced it would be far better – but personally – I’d want a soundbar here for sure.

I can’t imagine anyone receiving this beastly box and getting it setup being disappointed at all.

She’s a big unit, almost 6cm thick, but sitting firmly on a simple to install set of flat legs for benchtop installation, or there’s a thin wall mount available.

If this is the size you want, and the price you’re willing to pay – do it. You won’t regret it.

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