The Samsung S95H OLED TV might be my favorite flagship from the brand to date. It’s been designed to dominate both light-controlled home theaters and bright living rooms alike, defying the historic limitation that even the best OLED TVs can't handle high ambient light.

Samsung has delivered the brightest OLED TV we’ve ever tested. After hours of watching and gaming on the S95H, I’m confident you can comfortably watch this panel in any environment without worrying about a washed-out image. The combination of raw luminance and an incredibly effective glare-free display keeps the screen looking pristine, no matter the genre.

Alongside the premium picture tech, this set gets integration with Samsung's popular Art Store, allowing the TV to double as a high-end gallery piece when it's not in use. Then there’s a the controversial metal bezel bordering the screen, a feature I thought I’d despise but somehow grew on me — no, really.

While there are a few caveats I’ll note in my following Samsung S95H OLED TV review, overall, I think this set is a striking reminder at just how dominant modern OLED technology can be.

Samsung S95H OLED TV: Price and sizes

The Samsung S95H is positioned as a premium flagship set, and its pricing reflects its status at the top of the brand’s OLED lineup. While official launch pricing varies by size, it commands a top-tier premium:

• 55-inch Samsung S95H OLED (QN55S95HAFXZA): $2,499
• 65-inch Samsung S95H OLED (QN65S95HAFXZA): $3,399
• 77-inch Samsung S95H OLED (QN77S95HAFXZA): $4,499
• 83-inch Samsung S95H OLED (QN55S95HAFXZA): $6,499

I’ll remind you that OLED TVs come in fewer sizes than Mini-LED TVs. That said, if you want Samsung OLED at a lower price and with smaller screen sizes, the Samsung S90H is a compelling alternative. You will lose Art Store access as well as see some shortcomings in performance, detailed in charts further below.

Samsung S95H OLED TV review: Design, ports and connectivity

Samsung has made an… interesting design choice with this TV. It features a non-optional metal bezel that sits behind the screen, making the uniform chassis look like it’s floating off the wall when mounted. That said, you do get a set of sturdy metal feet included, which I used for the sake of this review.

I really thought I would hate the bezel, but I fear it’s grown on me. I can understand it might deter some shoppers but I think it ended up making this TV look as elevated as the picture ultimately proves.

It helps that Samsung no longer requires an external One Connect box by default for its flagship OLED now, too. Instead, the primary inputs are fully integrated directly into the back of the TV. You get 4x HDMI 2.1 inputs built right in with one supporting eARC. (You do have the option to add an external One Connect box separately, which grants an additional 4x HDMI 2.1 inputs on top of the integrated ones.)

Note that there isn’t an ATSC 3.0 tuner to support 4K over-the-air broadcasts. I’d recommend the Sony Bravia 8 II as an alternative OLED with the technology should that be a deal-breaker for you.

How we test TVs

We follow a standard testing protocol for every TV we review at Tom’s Guide. Our benchmarks include a series of technical and subject tests designed to rate the set’s performance.

For our technical tests, we use a Jeti spectraval 1501-HiRes spectroradiometer, a Klein K10-A colorimeter, a Murideo 8K-SIX-G Metal pattern generator, and Portrait Displays’s Calman calibration software to take measurements. We also use a Leo Bodnar 4K Input Lag Tester for determining whether it’s one of the best gaming TVs. For a more detailed look at what we do and how we do it, check out our “How we test TVs” page.

Samsung S95H OLED TV review: Performance

The primary storyline of the S95H is its outstanding overall picture quality, fueled by class-leading brightness. Testing scenes from “Top Gun: Maverick,” the sun-drenched nostalgia of the cinematography looked absolutely spectacular. Colors were highly accurate right out of the box, offering a deeply cinematic feel.

That said, Samsung's ongoing refusal to support Dolby Vision remains a point of contention. I always have to add a caveat here, especially when evaluating premium sets: Without Dolby Vision, you lose out on HDR highlights having that extra little bit of "pop" and dynamic refinement. Fortunately, the S95H's native panel brightness is so immense that I almost didn't miss it, but it's still a frustrating omission for purists.

When it comes to gaming, the performance is nothing short of immersive. Diving into Marvel's Spider-Man on PS5, the web-slinger has honestly never looked better. Fast-paced motion was handled brilliantly. Spinning helicopter blades remained perfectly clear, and the contrast and environmental reflections off city skyscrapers looked amazing. I noticed some very slight artifacting during intense, chaotic sequences, but generally, the motion was incredibly smooth. Watching sand flying around during heavy action scenes showed off a spectacular level of graphical pop that bursts right off the screen.

Samsung S95H OLED TV review: Test results

While our objective lab testing confirms that this is the brightest OLED we have ever put through our benchmarking pipeline, the final metrics tell a compelling story against its nearest premium competition.

The most remarkable takeaway from the bench tests is the S95H's staggering HDR brightness, clocking in at 2,721 nits. This draws a definitive line between where the S95H vs. S90H stand in Samsung’s OLED lineup, while also improving on the previous generation S95F's brightness by nearly 30%.

Combined with a blistering 9.7ms input lag and some of the best coverage you’ll find of both the Rec. 709 and BT. 2020 color gamuts, expect to see the S95H used as a point of comparison in many of our TV reviews going forward.

Samsung S95H OLED TV review: Audio

The audio system built into the S95H is pretty good for day-to-day viewing, though it naturally hits a physical limitation. Because the ultra-thin chassis isn’t as spacious as a bookshelf speaker’s, the audio leaves you wanting more when it comes to deep bass performance.

On the plus side, vocal clarity is rock-solid, meaning you won’t struggle to hear dialogue during quiet scenes. That said, to match a picture this elite, I highly recommend adding one of the best soundbars. Staying in-brand with the 2026 Samsung HW-Q990H to access Samsung's Q-Symphony feature makes a lot of sense here, as it allows the TV's integrated drivers to work in tandem with a compatible Samsung soundbar for a wider soundstage, but be prepared to pay a premium for Samsung’s top soundbar.

Samsung S95H OLED TV review: Interface

The S95H runs on the Samsung One UI TV interface, which feels more refined and highly functional than ever. A standout improvement is the navigation bar positioned right up at the top of the screen, which makes it significantly easier to find your apps, inputs, and settings without getting lost in endless menus.

For art lovers, the built-in Art Store is a major perk. It gives you access to a massive library of pieces to display when the TV is idle, turning a giant black rectangle into a focal point for your room. You do need a membership to enjoy it properly, though you can also sync the TV to the SmartThings app and upload your own photos to view.

Otherwise, navigation across the OS feels snappy, and downloading all the best streaming services is quick and painless. I do wish Samsung’s free content platform (Samsung TV Plus) didn’t autoplay with volume on start up, but it does offer a lengthy lineup of ad-supported shows and movies that, again, are totally free.

Samsung S95H OLED TV review: Remote

If I found one glaring flaw in the premium presentation of the S95H, it’s the included remote. For a flagship TV of this price tier, this rechargeable remote feels surprisingly cheap and plasticky in the hand.

Worse yet, it completely lacks a backlight. Finding buttons during a late-night movie session in a dark room becomes a guessing game. While it gets the job done and features standard shortcut options, it feels like an afterthought compared to the highly premium build of the TV itself.

Samsung S95H OLED TV review: Verdict

If your priority is securing unparalleled OLED picture quality that can thrive even in a sun-soaked living room, the Samsung S95H OLED TV is an absolute triumph. It has some noteworthy rivals like the LG G6 OLED, but for most folks, this will be the best TV you can buy in 2026.

Its best-in-class brightness levels and superb “Glare Free” panel make it a versatile beast for movies and gaming alike. You will have to live with a subpar remote and the lack of Dolby Vision support, but if you can look past those complaints, the pure visual horsepower on display here makes it one of the absolute best televisions I believe money can buy.

Among 2026 OLEDs, two sets stand above the rest: the LG G6 and Samsung S95H. These top-shelf TVs harness high-end hardware for brighter, punchier performance than that of entry-level and mid-range OLEDs. They’re also stuffed with features for gaming, streaming and beyond.

You can’t go wrong with either option. While we’re still in the process of formally testing these two sets, both are likely to end up on our list of the best OLED TVs of the year, which puts them on a crash-course with our round-up of the best TVs, period.

That said, there are some key differences between the G6 and S95H that are worth highlighting. Before you plunk down your credit card, let’s take a look at your candidates.

The G6 and S95H achieve an elevated OLED picture in different ways

As top-tier models, the G6 and S95H set themselves apart from lower-end OLED TVs with higher-performing hardware. Both technologies aim to improve brightness, color and other aspects of picture quality, but how they get there is entirely different.

The G6 leverages LG Display's newest RGB Tandem OLED panel. Its unique structure allows for higher brightness, in both highlight detail and across the whole image. This panel also delivers more voluminous color than what we typically see with standard WOLED panels (like the one found on the LG C6).

The newest version of RGB Tandem OLED is guided by LG's processing. Together, these hardware and software elements make up a feature that LG is calling Hyper Radiant Color Technology.

The S95H, on the other hand, makes use of Samsung Display's quantum dot-enhanced OLED (QD-OLED) panel in its 55-, 65- and 77-inch variants. (Interestingly, the 83-inch S95H taps LG Display's RGB Tandem OLED panel.)

As the name suggests, the S95H leverages quantum dots for brighter, purer color than standard WOLED displays. On average, they also tend to be brighter than garden-variety, non-RGB Tandem panels, too.

Currently, the only TV technology that matches or exceeds the color volume measurements we've taken to date is RGB LED. This makes QD-OLED TVs like the Samsung S95H a great pick for people who are chasing eye-popping color.

Here's the main takeaway: Thanks to their advanced engineering, both the LG G6 and S95H offer some of the brightest OLED performance to date. However, due to the inherent benefits of quantum-dot color, I expect the S95H to offer better HDR color volume than the LG G6.

Based on past performance, it's also likely that the G6's white highlight brightness will be slightly higher than the S95H during HDR content.

The G6 and S95H offer unique designs

One of the most noticeable differences between these sets can be seen in each brand’s distinct approach to designing a flagship-level OLED TV. To a certain extent, the G6 and S95H put design front and center, each offering a unique spin on high-end luxury.

Like its predecessors, the LG G6 is designed with wall-mounting in mind. Its panel isn’t quite as wafer-thin as other LG OLEDs, but the added depth allows a uniform profile that sits flush against the wall. There’s barely a bezel, and an elegant, metallic finish wraps around the outside of the TV.

You can attach a stand to the G6 and forgo wall-mounting altogether, but you’ll need to purchase the G6's stand separately. Out of the box, the G6 comes with a flush wall mount.

Samsung's top OLED is also designed for wall-mounting, but the S95H features one of the boldest design elements for a TV that I’ve come across in years: a wide, metal frame, upon which the OLED screen appears to float.

When I spent an afternoon with the all-new S95H (seen above), it was wall-mounted in a living room-like staging area to emphasize the frame. While it won’t be everyone's cup of tea, it's worth noting how much more natural the S95H's framed display appears in a wall-mounting configuration compared to a table-top setup.

On that note, there are a pair of narrow feet included with the S95H, should you opt to place it on a media console or credenza. Just be aware of the fact that the metal frame is non-negotiable.

Another non-negotiable design element? For a third year in a row, Samsung's flagship OLED screen is sporting a matte-style, glare-free finish. The G6 features a glossy screen, though LG has gone to great lengths to tamp down on glare with a robust, anti-reflective coating.

This means that the debate between matte or glossy OLED screens will continue into 2026. I find that Samsung's glare-free finish does a remarkably good job at blunting the impact of direct glare, but with an average amount of ambient light in play, the matte-style screen also raises the TV's black levels, limiting visual depth.

The G6's screen is no slouch when it comes to limiting direct glare, but it's not quite as adept as the S95H. Nevertheless, in average lighting conditions, the G6's glossy screen creates a deeper, inkier look.

Dolby Vision and other HDR formats

Like all Samsung TVs, the S95H does not support Dolby Vision, an enhanced HDR format that leverages dynamic metadata to optimize the picture on a frame-by-frame basis, thus keeping with the creator's intent. Instead, the S95H supports HDR10+, a royalty-free alternative that works in a similar fashion. The LG G6, however, does support Dolby Vision.

Another thing to note: The S95H is one of the first Samsung TVs to arrive with HDR10+ Advanced. In the coming years, his new HDR format is set to compete with Dolby Vision 2. However, the LG G6 does not support Dolby Vision 2.

LG G6 vs Samsung S95H: outlook

There are other differences between these two TVs, of course. They're built around entirely different software experiences, for instance, each offering its own user experience.

But beyond that, they're quite similar. Both flagship OLEDs come with arguably the most thorough selection of gaming features money can buy, and even in a side-by-side comparison, their individual performance is jaw-droppingly good.

Choosing between the LG G6 and Samsung S95H comes down to three questions:

1. Which TV's design is better for your home?

2. Do you care about the S95H's added color volume?

3. Do you need Dolby Vision support on your next TV?

If you can answer these questions for yourself, you're well on your way to choosing between these two incredible TVs.

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After six months of lab testing the year's newest TVs, it has become clear that the best TVs of 2026 are pushing brightness and color accuracy to new heights. Today’s flagship TVs from Hisense and TCL deliver good performance, thanks in large part to a backlight technology called Mini-RGB that’s changing the game for picture quality.

Yet Sony isn't sitting on the sidelines. Its new "True RGB" technology also promises independently controlled red, green, and blue LEDs under the display panel but, according to Sony, offers “purer color expression, improved light steering, and ultra-wide viewing angles.” The best part? You don’t need to empty your pockets to get a taste. Despite it being used in the flagship Bravia 9 II sibling, you can get it on the Bravia 7 II at a lower price.

But does Sony’s new tech actually live up to the hype? After putting the Sony Bravia 7 II through our rigorous lab testing workflow and spending two days watching real-world content, the results didn’t blow my expectations out of the water, but I’m still very impressed.

Sony Bravia 7 II review: Pricing and availability

The Bravia 7 II is $300 more than the starting price of the 65-inch Sony Bravia 7 we reviewed in 2025. Pricing for the Sony Bravia 7 II starts at $1,600 / AU$2,699 for the 50-inch variant, and goes as high as $9,000 / AU$12,999 for the 98-inch model.

MSRPs / RRPs for the whole range are listed below:

• 50-inch: $1,599 / AU$2,699
• 55-inch: $2,099 / N/A
• 65-inch: $2,599 / AU$3,999
• 75-inch: $3,099 / AU$5,499
• 85-inch: $3,999 / AU$7,499
• 98-inch: $8,999 / AU$12,999

The 65-inch review unit we have comes in at $2,600 / AU$3,999. Sony’s flagship Bravia 9 II costs $3,600 / AU$5,999, so if you buy the Bravia 7 II, you can save an extra $1,000 / AU$2,000. Stepping down means sacrificing a handful of dimming zones, the anti-glare features, and slightly more premium audio features — but these compromises aren’t so bad given the price difference.

That said, the 7 II is venturing close to OLED pricing territory. The LG C6 OLED currently sits at $2,700, while the LG B6 costs roughly $2,000. TCL’s RGB offering, the QM8L, has a price tag of $3,000 for the 75-inch model while the Hisense UR9 costs $2,000 for a 65-inch screen after the nearly unheard of $1,500 discount it received immediately after launch.

Sony Bravia 7 II review: Design and ports

The Sony Bravia 7 II immediately felt different to me the moment I took it out of the box, largely due to its redesigned center-facing stand. As part of the setup, you slot a clear glass-like sheet into the front of the stand. Sony calls this the “Mirage Stand.” This helps hide the cables that might be behind the TV. It also helps light and color pass through.

The assembly was easy, involving building out both sides of the base, and then simply sliding the entire TV into place and fastening it with screws. Compared to my experience with setting up other TVs, the setup feels remarkably seamless. I wish other manufacturers would embrace this approach. The trade-off is that, on the sides, the Bravia 7 II is still slightly thick, similar to other RGB TVs in this class.

The other issue besides its thickness is that Sony skimped out on ports: On the left side of the TV, there are four HDMI ports, just like last year’s model, but two of them are the older HDMI 2.0b standard. (HDMI 1 and 2 are HDMI 2.0b, while HDMI 3 and 4 are HDMI 2.1.)

Those HDMI ports are all in addition to the two USB ports, optical audio out, S-Center speaker in, Ethernet, RS-232C remote, IR in, and a spot for a coaxial cable.

Finally, around the back, the non-detachable power cable is on the right rear. In that same area, Sony also gives you a spot to clip that cable to better help manage wires. The TV can be wall-mounted using the VESA holes on the back panel, should you prefer that.

My biggest gripe with the 7 II’s design is that, for this price, it should have HDMI 2.1 ports standard. If you own multiple game consoles like I do, you’ll only be able to fully enjoy them at 120Hz on two of this TV's four ports. It’s not a deal breaker, but it is a small disappointment.

How we test

Our TV review process at Tom's Guide for TVs is rigorous, but standardized. In our New York City test lab, my lab assistant and I test every TV across SDR and HDR benchmarks using the industry standard 10% window.

To ensure we are seeing the director's true vision, we switch the TV over to Filmmaker Mode which is typically the most color-accurate setting available. We also disable any AI features, Eco Mode, and any intrusive ambient light sensors that could impact readings.

We use the Jeti spectraval 1501-HiRes spectroradiometer to profile our Klein K10-A colorimeter. Once profiled, this high-end hardware works in tandem with a Murideo 8K-SIX-G Metal pattern generator and a custom workflow in Portrait Displays Calman Ultimate software to map out the TV’s performance.

For gaming performance, we use a Leo Bodnar 4K Video Signal Lag Tester to measure exactly how responsive the TV really is. Once technical lab testing is done, we put the TV through subjective testing using a curated selection of films and shows. For more on this process, read our “How we test TVs” guide.

Sony Bravia 7 II review: Performance and test results

HDR performance is where the Bravia 7 II comes into its own league, with the peak brightness reaching 2,077 nits with our 10% test window. This is far ahead of what we've seen on OLED TVs like LG C6 and nearly double that of the original Bravia 7 model. However, it’s overshadowed by the Hisense UR9 and TCL QM8L.

When watching scenes in HDR from “The Batman” on our lab’s Blu-ray player, I immediately noticed the highlights from headlights and explosions against the shadows of the night. Yet despite all of this, the black in Batman’s suit and the Batmobile remained true.

Streaming “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan Ghost War” on Amazon Prime, my initial impressions were corroborated: The TV rendered some really deep blacks and precisely managed highlights, ensuring that the riverside lamps in the introductory sequence showed absolutely no blooming against a black dark sky. This carried over into the film's climactic final battle, where even in dark night scenes, I could not spot any light bleed around the vibrant orange muzzle flashes or the crisp white LED signs on a building set against the dark night.

For SDR performance, Bravia TVs come with conservative brightness settings out of the box. As a result, SDR brightness measured just 100 nits in our lab testing for the TV’s best picture mode. This is significantly lower than competitors like the Hisense UR9, TCL QM8L, LG C6, and Samsung QN90. However, I do want to be clear this is no fault of the TV — Sony has a long standard of prioritizing accuracy and a true-to-Hollywood look over pure brightness in its Professional mode. Targeting 100 nits of brightness isn’t a bug to Sony. It’s a feature.

That said, your mileage will vary on how much you enjoy Professional mode. I watched a nature video of Norway on YouTube and the whites in the water lacked intensity and weren’t as bright as I hoped. Playing around with the various options in Sony’s new My Cinema presets in the settings menu optimized the SDR brightness to better suit my eyes.

Additional presets can optimize content from Netflix or Amazon Prime, but I found that switching to the standard Cinema Mode improved brightness better, pushing peaks closer to 750 nits. To be fair, Sony gives you full control and explains the various picture modes out of the box during setup, so it’s easy to change things around if you aren’t happy with the out-of-the-box settings.

So where does it falter? We measured a Delta-E of 4.79, which suggests the Bravia 7 II isn’t the strongest performer in color accuracy compared to the LG C6 or Samsung QN90F. (We reached out to Sony for clarification on why it’s higher than average and are still awaiting a response.)

Lab numbers don't always account for what the human eye can perceive through Sony's image processing. This means that sometimes a TV can still look good; personally, I felt that the TV delivered natural, balanced tones that you actually look for in real world-viewing. In SDR content like a NYC subway walkthrough on YouTube, faces still appeared lifelike.

The Bravia 7 II did not give the faces a cooler, washed-out look many other TVs in its class might produce. Similarly, in “Blade Runner 2049” on Blu-ray, the Las Vegas sequence kept true to the film’s orange hue without oversaturating natural skin tones.

Side viewing angles on this TV were impressive across all the content I watched, thanks to Sony’s X-wide Angle Pro technology. After moving my seat to both sides of the TV and rewatching the same scenes I mentioned earlier from “Blade Runner 2049,” “The Batman,” and “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan Ghost War,” picture quality remained consistently strong. I didn’t notice any bleed or loss in color or brightness. This is an area where many non-OLED displays typically struggle, but the Bravia 7 II held up well.

Sony Bravia 7 II review: Gaming

Gaming performance on the Bravia 7 II is a big jump from the Bravia 7: We measured input lag at 10.4ms, a huge step up from the 17.1ms from the Bravia 7 — and more in line with what we’ve seen with other 2026 TVs.

I played Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight on the PlayStation 5 and had no issues. Controls felt tight and responsive during fast-paced fights where Batman and Robin took on street-level crime. There was almost no noticeable delay between my inputs and what I saw on the screen.

Since this is a Sony TV, there are added benefits when you pair it with a PS5: Auto HDR Tone Mapping lets you skip the HDR optimization you usually have to go through in most games.

But just be careful about which port you choose. If you connect to either HDMI 2.1 port on the TV, the Bravia 7 II will give you that sweet and smooth 120Hz refresh rate, support for variable refresh rate (VRR), and auto low-latency mode (ALLM). Pairing it with one of the two aforementioned HDMI 2.0 ports could result in the loss of some of this functionality.

Sony Bravia 7 II review: Sound

The built-in speakers on the Bravia 7 II are surprisingly pleasing. With a side-firing design, all the speakers are at ear level across the screen. This means dialogue and effects project clearly into the room rather than feeling trapped on the TV’s stand.

In action content like “The Batman” and “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan Ghost War,” voices in films and shows were easy to follow even during more chaotic scenes. Rain, gunfire, and the orchestral score never broke the immersion that I experienced.

Interestingly, a step during the TVs setup process allows you to optimize the acoustics for viewing. Sit in front of the TV with the remote, and the TV will measure the sound levels in the room. This feature is great if you want to get the most out of the TV’s sound.

Sony Bravia 7 II review: Smart TV and remote

The remote isn’t the only part of the TV with a built-in microphone — there’s one built right into the TV. I’ve always found voice remotes awkward, having to hold the whole remote to my face just to speak to the TV, so this always-ready mic made searching and getting recommendations feel more natural and hands-free. And don’t worry, it can be quickly muted using a physical slider on the bottom left of the TV for added privacy.

Tying the whole system together is the Google TV smart platform whose interface remains clean and easy to navigate. No matter what I asked it, Google’s Gemini integration helped surface content across all my streaming apps in the more conversational, “ask a friend” style that I wish Siri on my Apple TV at home could do a better job with. It’s one of the best streaming TV platforms for a reason.

The remote design is largely unchanged from last year, still with its familiar plastic finish and blue-speckled detailing. Aside from swapping the arrangement of a few buttons, Sony has added a new favorites button that lets you quickly jump to a preferred streaming app and there’s also a handy remote-finder feature should you lose it. (Pressing the power button on the TV can trigger a buzzer on the remote if it gets lost.) This is a small — but genuinely useful — touch for those moments where your remote might get lost in the sofa.

Sony Bravia 7 II review: Verdict

Though it sits below the Bravia 9 II, the Sony Bravia 7 II still has solid HDR performance. It brings bright highlights, deep shadows, and impressively clean blacks with virtually no blooming thanks to its standout “True RGB” backlight. It also has a few upgrades from its predecessor — like the stand — that make it worth upgrading to if you own the original Bravia 7.

Its conservative SDR brightness can look dim in everyday viewing, however, and its higher-than-average pricing also pushes it close to more color-accurate OLED territory. Unless it’s Black Friday or Cyber Monday, you shouldn’t expect to see major discounts on it, either.

If the so-called “Sony Tax” is too steep for you, you might want to consider the often-on-sale LG C6 OLED or even last year’s C5 OLED, Tom’s Guide’s TV of the Year.

If you’re unfazed by the sticker price, the Bravia 7 II is a stand-out TV that I would recommend to folks who want an early look at an RGB TV’s benefits without shelling out for the Bravia 9 II.

LG — maker of some of the best OLED TVs on the market — has officially launched its newest OLED lineup for 2026. The LG C6 is the brand's mid-range model, and it comes with pedigree. The C Series has been a perennial best TV-contender for several years, and it's easy to see why. Like the C Series OLEDs that came before it, the C6 blends incredible performance with a relatively reasonable price tag — a blend that results in mass appeal.

The LG B6 is the brand's entry-level OLED. Like previous iterations of the B Series, the LG B6 offers a more modest performance profile in exchange for a much lower price than its C-Series sibling. I've spent a ton of time with both of these OLEDs, and as we do with all TVs we review, we've tested both extensively. Here's how their performance, features and price compare.

LG C6 vs LG B6: Specs compared

First, let's talk about size availability. The C6 is available in 42-, 48-, 55- and 65-inch options. There are also 77- and 83-inch versions, but these sizes are technically classified as an altogether different model: the LG C6H.

We haven't tested the C6H yet, but LG promises better performance on these sets than what you'll see on the smaller-sized C6 screens, since they arrive with LG Display's RGB Tandem OLED panel, which typically delivers better brightness and color volume than traditional WOLED panels.

For the B6, available size options are a complicated matter, too. It's readily available at retailers in just three sizes: 65, 77 and 83 inches. LG lists a 48-inch version of the B6 on its website, but you might have a difficult time tracking it down. I expect a 55-inch version of the B6 to be made available soon, but at the time of publishing, it's missing in action.

So, if you want a 77- or 83-inch C6, you'll technically have to buy the C6H. Alternatively, if you're considering a 48- or 55-inch B6, you'll have to wait for those sets to be made available.

In almost every other way that will matter to most people, the C6 and B6's spec sheets are the same. Both TVs offer the same selection of enhanced HDR formats (including Dolby Vision). Both arrive with the same version of LG's webOS streaming platform and support HDMI 2.1 across all four primary inputs.

Neither offers ATSC 3.0 support (which allows over-the-air broadcasts to be piped-in at native-4K resolution), and while it's not an easy feature to come by in 2026, its absence is nevertheless a bummer.

Each of these OLEDs can take advantage of the highest 4K spec available on current-gen consoles (4K/120Hz), but only the C6 is capable of pushing that to 4K/165Hz when VRR is enabled and a gaming rig is linked up. It's a close finish, but the C6 features a better spec sheet.

Winner: LG C6

LG C6 vs LG B6: Design

The C6 (seen above) follows the design approach of its predecessor (the LG C5), but that's good news for folks who dig sleek, sophisticated TV design. Its downward-slanting slab of a stand keeps the TV's screen relatively close to the surface beneath it. And, while it's rare to peek at the back of a TV, I appreciate the marble-like finish on the back of the C6's panel.

If you're planning to wall-mount the C6, take note: The TV's hardware is housed in a chassis that sticks out of the C6's midsection. This means that the TV's wafer-thin screen won't be flush against the wall.

The B6 (seen above) will also protrude from the wall a bit, should you decide to mount it. But, according to my measurements, the B6 is almost exactly as narrow as the C6 at the 65-inch size point, so you're dealing with a similarly sized chassis.

The B6 is also rocking a slate-like visual texture along the back of its panel, but you'll find that the look and feel of the C6's materials are marginally more premium-seeming than that of the B6.

Unlike the C6, the B6's stand consists of a pair of slim, angular feet that sit close to the corners of the screen. They're sturdy enough so as not to introduce much wobble, but the wide-set placement of the feet might be tough to accommodate if you've got a narrow credenza or media console — especially at larger size points.

Both TVs arrive with a similar version of of LG's remote control. It features the same motion-activated, Wii-like controls you'll find on older versions of the Magic Remote, but the updated design is slimmer and offers fewer buttons.

Despite its entry-level status, the B6 is a sleek customer. The C6's design is just a touch more put together.

Winner: LG C6

LG C6 vs LG B6: Performance

Before we dive into which of these TVs is the better performer, let's compare their test results. (Both TVs were in their respective Filmmaker picture mode when these tests were taken.)

Naturally, these TVs both deliver the key features that OLED TVs are known for: perfect black levels with pixel-level contrast control.

With OLED technology at work, both the C6 and B6 offer an deep, detail-rich image that looks fantastic across all content types and downright cinematic during 4K/HDR content. The key difference between their picture comes down to brightness and color.

The mid-range C6 taps LG's OLED evo technology, a mix of hardware- and software-related enhancements that allows for a brighter image (particularly in highlight detail), as well as richer color (especially during HDR-mastered movies and shows).

You'll notice the C6's added brightness most when viewing the glint of a sword, dapples of sunlight across the ocean's surface or whenever tiny pools of bright light take over a cluster of pixels. The pixel-level contrast control allows for realistic highlights on both OLEDs, but on the C6, these details are much more impactful in HDR.

The C6 is also a touch brighter than the B6 across the entire picture, but the difference in full-field brightness isn't as significant as the gap between these TVs' peak HDR highlight brightness.

Colors are well-saturated and accurately dialed-in on both of these TVs' most-accurate picture mode. However, the C6's added brightness allows it to saturate more color, and this is especially impactful during HDR-mastered content.

What we're left with is a pair of high-performance TVs, with the pricier of the two being the better option for people chasing as much brightness as possible before stepping up into the flagship-level class.

The B6 produces a phenomenal picture, but there's no denying that the C6's picture is often more cinematic, and better overall for bright-room viewing. It's up to you to determine whether that jump in quality warrants the added price.

Winner: LG C6

LG C6 vs B6: Smart platform and features

Both the C6 and the B6 come with the newest version of LG's webOS ready to go right out of the box. It's a similar experience to last-year's version of webOS, but LG has built in some new, AI-based features. My colleague Dylan Haas, who reviewed the C6, referred to these AI features as "meaningless" if you don't already incorporate AI into your daily life, and I'm inclined to agree.

As far as built-in smart platform software goes, webOS isn't one of my top picks. I find its layout to be visually confusing and navigation to be somewhat sluggish. However, it's easy enough to pick up and use that most folks will see no problem using it as their daily driver.

As far as gaming features go, the C6 and B6 are quite similar. Each offers HDMI 2.1-compatibility across all four inputs (which means you don't have to spend time thinking about which port any given device should use), but as mentioned, only the C6 supports 4K games above 120Hz.

Technically speaking, the C6 offers more in the way of features. But, for the vast majority of people, these sets are basically the same when it comes to the software experience and added features.

Winner: Draw

LG C6 vs B6: Verdict

Relative to one another, the C6 and B6 score similarly in the design and features category, with their overall user experience being remarkably similar. When we take a closer look at specs and picture quality, we start to get a better sense of how these sets diverge.

The C6 is a brighter, more-colorful TV that will showcase HDR content better than the B6. It'll also hold up slightly better during daytime viewing. This is especially true for the souped-up, 77- and 83-inch versions of the C6H.

At the time of publishing, the C6 is quite pricey. The 65-inch LG C6 is $2,699 at Best Buy, and while that number will almost certainly tumble as the year goes on, it's still relatively high for a mid-range TV.

Saving money on the B6 might be a good move if all you're looking for is a brand-new OLED TV. The 65-inch LG B6 is $1,899 at Best Buy right now, which is substantially cheaper than the C6. That said, if you're after a 55-inch screen, you'll have to wait. More sizes options for the B6 are presumably still on the way, but for now the selection is rather limited.

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Across the web, rumors are swirling about a brand-new Sony OLED TV dubbed the Bravia 6. It shouldn't come as a shock, considering the lack of an entry-level OLED in Sony's current Bravia lineup, and the Bravia 6 could very well be the LG C6 rival we've been waiting for.

Sony makes some of the best TVs on the market — and this could be its most exciting model yet. Here's what we know about it so far.

Sony Bravia 6: everything we know so far

I first came across Bravia 6 speculation via a report at FlatpanelsHD, who in turn cited High Def News on X (formerly Twitter). That post came as a result of a post on the AVS Forum message board.

Despite this game of telephone, the facts on the ground remain rather simple: Sony has registered the Bravia 6 namesake across several online databases.

On Sony's own website, Bravia 6 model numbers (seen below) are listed as being compatible with select wall-mounting brackets.

Interestingly, the Bravia 6 appears as though it'll be available in a similar size range as two of its rivals' most popular OLED TVs (the LG C6 and the Samsung S90H). This particular range of sizes would also indicate that the Bravia 6 will, at the very least, feature some WOLED-based panels, since we've yet to QD-OLED panels (manufactured by Samsung Display) in 48- and 83-inch sizes.

However, it's unclear whether all of the sizes in the Bravia 6 series would feature LG Display's standard WOLED panels, or just some of them.

Bear in mind that LG Display manufacturers different subtypes of WOLED panels, too. RGB Tandem WOLED panels are engineered for better brightness and color, and therefore tend to be attached to higher-end OLED TVs.

And then there's OLED SE, a new type of WOLED panel from LG Display that has already made its way into a more-affordable class of OLED TVs in 2027. The Bravia 6 could conceivably tap this OLED type, too.

Knowing what type of OLED panel the Bravia 6 uses could tell us more about its possible price range. Alternatively, knowing the Bravia 6's price range could reveal more about its panel tech. With neither piece in place, this is all very much up in the air.

Will the Bravia 6 go head to head with the LG C6?

This is the million-dollar question.

While LG and Samsung have offered annual, similarly structured OLED lineups with entry-level, mid-range and high-end options, Sony's Bravia OLED series have only a limited number of options.

For example, the Bravia 8 OLED that launched in 2024, spent much of its life living alongside the higher-end, quantum dot-equipped Sony A95L OLED.

In 2025, the Bravia 8's successor — the Bravia 8 II — incorporated quantum dots, elevating it closer to the A95L's higher-end stratum.

But, so far in 2026, Sony has yet to confirm the existence of a new OLED TV, and currently, all three of these higher-end Sony-branded OLEDs are sitting on shelves simultaneously.

For the Bravia 6 to compete with mid-range OLEDs like the LG C6 and the Samsung S90H, it wouldn't necessarily need to be Sony's mid-range model per se; it would only need to hover around the same price point as its rivals.

Hopefully Sony isn't backing away from OLED anytime soon. It was worrying that the brand was content to leave its current OLED lineup on shelves for another calendar year — but, if real, the Bravia 6 would prove that Sony still sees a place for OLED alongside its True RGB TVs like the Bravia 7 II and 9 II.

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Here's some good news: LG, makers of some of the best OLED TVs money can buy, has launched three new OLEDs for 2026 — the flagship-level G6, the mid-range C6 OLED and the LG B6.

In recent years, the mid-range C Series has been one of the most popular TVs among our readers due to its high-level performance and its relatively low price compared to the brand's top-shelf G Series. At the same time, the entry-level B Series has been one of the best-value TVs on shelves. And now, the B Series is better than ever.

This year, the LG B6 earned our four-and-a-half-star rating for its excellent performance, sleek design and a thorough set of features. In fact, I dig the B6 so much that I think it's a better choice than the C6 for most people.

LG B6 vs C6: performance and specs

Before we dive into the differences between their spec sheets, let's take a look at how the B6 and C6 compare when it comes to performance. Bear in mind that these tests were carried out with both TVs set to LG's Filmmaker mode.

The first thing that ought to jump out at you is the difference in brightness. Yes, the C6 is significantly brighter than the B6 in both SDR and HDR. However, in a side-by-side comparison, most viewers would be more inclined to notice the difference when it comes to specular highlights (tiny pools of bright, highly intense light).

During run-of-the-mill SDR content — that is to say, cable TV, most streaming shows, YouTube videos and over-the-air broadcasts — the C6 only delivers a slightly brighter, full-screen presentation.

The C6 is undoubtedly the better option for brighter-than-average living rooms, but its added HDR highlight brightness is where the major difference is.

The C6 delivers better HDR color volume, but the difference here isn't as significant as what you would see moving from the C6 up to LG's flagship OLED, the G6. However, an important caveat to this is that the 77- and 83-inch versions of the C6 feature a similar, premium-level OLED panel as the higher-end G6.

The B6's test results — as well as my own eyes — tell me that it's an excellent compromise for budget-conscious shoppers who nevertheless want to live the OLED lifestyle. If your living room isn't soaked in sunlight, the B6 will get the job done.

In terms of specs, they're quite similar. The C6 arrives with a higher refresh rate (up to 165Hz versus 120Hz on the B6), but this really only concerns the crowd that intends to link up their TV to a gaming PC.

LG B6 vs C6: price and outlook

If the B6's relatively similar performance profile hasn't swayed you, perhaps a look at these TVs' respective prices will do the trick. Here's how each series shakes out at the time of publishing:

The LG B6 is currently only available in 65-, 77- and 83-inch sizes, but that likely won't be the case for very long. Recently, a 48-inch B6 was listed on LG's website, and in recent years, a 48-inch B Series OLED has typically been made available at Best Buy. And, while I'm surprised that there isn't a 55-inch version of the LG B6 available yet, I'm willing to bet that one will hit shelves before year's end.

Unless you're truly worried about missing out on the C6's added brightness and color, saving money on the B6 is the move I recommend most people make.

If you're in the market for an even flashier OLED experience, the 77- and 83-inch versions of the C6 (otherwise known as the LG C6H) might be worth considering. We've yet to test the C6H in either its 77- or 83-inch variant, but due to the inclusion of LG Display's RGB Tandem OLED panel, I expect an even brighter, more-colorful presentation than the 42- to 65-inch versions of the C6.

Of course, if you really want to be as savvy as possible with your spending, you ought to consider the LG B5, the B6's predecessor from 2025. I recently compared the LG B6 versus the B5 and, while the newer B6 offers a slightly punchier picture, they're nearly identical in almost every other way that matters to the average viewer.

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TVs are complicated. As a result, the TV business sometimes seems at odds with itself. Brands are eager to impress with their latest technological innovations, but the competitive nature of the industry often fosters misinformation.

I’ve been covering TVs for over 10 years, reviewing everything from budget models to the best TVs in the world. Throughout this time, I can’t help but have noticed a handful of myths that haven’t gone away.

Some of these misconceptions could end up costing you money. Others might land you a less-capable TV. Let’s bust these myths.

1. TV brightness matters more than anything else

In the world of TVs, few metrics are weighed as heavily as brightness. It’s easy to measure, easy to boast about with numbers, and most importantly, easy for people to understand. But while certainly important, brightness isn’t the be-all, end-all yardstick for picture quality.

Brightness matters as it relates to your ability to see the picture. Naturally, if your living room gets a ton of sunlight, buying a bright-enough TV is important. The TV needs to compete with ambient light in order for the picture to pop.

However, when we use the word “pop,” what we’re really talking about is contrast. Contrast describes the difference between the darkest parts of the picture and the brightest.

A high-contrast picture offers more depth, making it appear more real to our eyes. This is why contrast — not brightness alone — is the main ingredient in a visually appealing picture.

A TV that gets extremely bright has a distinct advantage over a dimmer model, since its picture will hold up better during the day and have a head start with the lights off. But many TVs — especially the best OLED TVs — deliver better contrast (and a better overall picture) than rival sets that achieve higher brightness.

It’s all relative. Since the pixels on an OLED TV are self-lit, they’re capable of producing perfect black levels and controlling the brightness on a pixel-by-pixel basis. As a result, the brighter parts of the picture look even brighter. OLED TVs, in other words, don’t have to get as bright as LED TVs in order for our eyes to perceive them as being brighter.

Another way to look at this is that 1,000 nits of highlight brightness on an OLED TV looks much brighter than 1,000-nit highlights on an LED TV, and it’s all thanks to OLED’s ability to get consistently darker.

This is one of the reasons we often recommend entry-level OLED TVs over their similarly priced, LED-based rivals. The LG B5, for instance, offers modest brightness compared to most mid-range LED TVs, but its OLED-driven picture allows for better overall contrast than most of those LED-based sets.

I’ve seen searingly bright TVs that look worse than models half as luminous. I’ve also seen equally bright TVs that look drastically different thanks to matters of color, picture processing and more.

When shopping for a TV, it’s worth researching brightness and having a good handle on how a TV might hold up in whatever room you’re putting it in. But it’s also worth avoiding the mindset that brighter equals better.

2. Because of burn-in, OLED TVs don’t last as long as LED TVs

For the majority of my career, I’ve not (and will likely won’t) be concerned about burn-in on an OLED TV.

To be clear, the burn-in effect — in which a ghostly after-image is permanently seared into the picture after long-term use — is very much real. But in all likelihood, you don’t need to worry about it.

OLED’s reputation for burn-in makes sense when you consider that the display technology is, in many ways, the spiritual successor to plasma. Way back when, plasma TVs did run the risk of burn-in — even more so than the OLED TVs that took their place.

And while the earliest consumer-ready OLED TVs were susceptible to burn-in, over a decade of high-level engineering has all but solved the problem entirely for the vast majority of viewers.

These days, unless you spend several hours a day watching the same type of content (or using your OLED TV as a computer monitor), you really don't need to worry about static images burning their way into the screen. If you use an OLED TV, be on the lookout for things like on-screen logos, news chyrons and sports tickers. Any elements that are on the screen for long periods of time are potentially problematic, but only if you’re spending a ton of time with them up there.

All newer OLED TVs come with a variety of tools to prevent burn-in, and most of these processes happen automatically in the background. LG OLEDs, for instance, offer the following: Pixel Cleaning (which can be run manually or set to an automatic timer), Screen Move (which subtly shifts the display occasionally in order to shake up the pixels) and Adjust Logo Brightness (which automatically detects on-screen logos and throttles their brightness).

You can find similar settings on Samsung and Sony OLEDs, and all of the major OLED-makers come with optional screensavers, too.

3. There are still ‘dumb TVs’ worth buying

Many folks yearn for the halcyon days of TV ownership, where the newest sets weren't saddled with busy, ad-filled software and constantly connected to the internet. Unfortunately, those days are very much in the rearview mirror.

TV brands make a ton of money from the ad revenue associated with smart TVs. Like much of the tech industry, various entities also profit off of smart TV user data. The longer that money comes in, the more incentivized TV-makers are to maintain the status quo.

So-called "dumb TVs" technically still exist, but the vast majority of them are either manufactured by companies I don't recommend, or they're barebones, rudimentary displays intended for commercial use.

4. Expensive HDMI cables are always better

Take it from someone who’s been juggling various types of TV cables for years: As long as you buy the right bandwidth, you really don't need fancy HDMI cables for your TV.

There's no shortage of overpriced cables out there, but the advantages of silver-, bronze-, or gold-plated cables are mostly aesthetic. You won't notice a difference in picture quality between a gold-plated cable and a basic cable, provided they’re rated for the same features.

Now, you might decide that a braided cable feels more reliable, or you might just appreciate how the look of a more premium cable blends in with the rest of your A/V equipment. If this sounds like you, feel free to splash out — just don’t expect to get a better picture in the process.

Is your TV limited to HDMI 2.0 inputs? 18-Gbps HDMI cables are good enough for your needs.

Does your TV support various HDMI 2.1 features? Shop for 48-Gbps HDMI cables to take advantage of those high-bandwidth-related perks.

5. The era of 8K is right around the corner

For as long as I've been covering the TV industry, 8K resolution has been the next big thing. But that outcome never arrived.

8K resolution hasn't become the new standard for TVs for two reasons: the costs associated with 8K and the lack of native-8K content.

8K TVs are expensive to manufacture and, on average, too pricey for the average consumer. More importantly, there simply isn't enough 8K content to enjoy on an 8K TV.

In fact, 4K TV shows and movies have only recently become the standard for streaming platforms, and Live TV (like cable and over-the-air broadcasts) are mostly sub-4K by the time they reach your screen.

As such, I strongly recommend shopping for a 4K TV instead of spending up on an 8K model. Until things change, spending way more on an 8K TV and then tasking it with upscaling 4K and sub-4K movies and shows is not a smart way for most people to to spend money.

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It's officially NEW TV season, which means a slew of brand-new models are rolling out to stores. As new TVs take their place on the shelves, sets from last year are getting some pretty steep discounts. This can make shopping for a TV rather complicated.

The newest affordable OLED to hit the scene is the LG B6, the brand's entry-level OLED for 2026. The full scope of the B6 series has yet to be revealed, since some of the sizes aren't yet available. It's also not on sale yet. The LG B5, meanwhile, is LG's entry-level OLED TV from 2025. It's currently available in more sizes than the B6, and you'll also pay far less for this year-old set.

If you're trying to figure out which LG OLED is worth your hard-earned cash, it's worth taking a look at their performance, specs and features. Here's what you need to know.

LG B6 vs LG B5: Specs compared

In most ways that matter, the B6 and B5 are very similar sets. Both offer the same selection of enhanced HDR formats (including Dolby Vision). Both arrive with similar smart TV software, and they each support HDMI 2.1 across all four primary inputs.

Currently, however, the B6 is readily available at retailers in just three sizes: 65, 77 and 83 inches. LG lists a 48-inch version of the B6 on its website, but you might have a difficult time tracking it down. The B5, on the other hand, is available in 48-, 55-, 65-, 77- and 83-inch variants across a wide range of retailers.

I suspect that both a 48- and a 55-inch version of the B6 will be made available soon. For now, the LG B5 offers a more versatile range of size options.

Winner: LG B5

LG B6 vs LG B5: Design

Pictured above is the back of the LG B6's panel. From this angle, you can get a good look at the TV's pair of wide-set, angular feet. It's a slimmer TV than most LED-based models, (which is unsurprising given the panel technology), but folks who are familiar with LG's higher-end OLED TVs might clock the B6's slightly less-premium feel.

The back of the panel features a visually pleasing visual texture that resembles marble. It's a nice touch, despite the fact that you're unlikely to see it very often.

Next, let's take a look at the overall design of last-year's B5. You'll find that it looks almost identical.

The B5 (pictured above) features a similar set of feet as the B6, but they're more boomerang-shaped than those of the B6.

Each TV's selection of ports are positioned the same across both TVs. They reside primarily n a side-facing cutout along the chassis of the B6 and B5.

Both sets arrive with a similar version of of LG's remote control. It still features the same motion-activated, Wii-like controls you'll find on older versions of the Magic Remote, but the updated design is slimmer and features fewer buttons.

The B6 and B5 are as similar on the outside as they are on the inside. Each set offers roughly the same amount of soundbar clearance, and both are stylishly dressed with an interesting texture on the back.

Due to their design similarities, this category is too close to call. Both the B6 and B5 are well-designed TVs with remote controls that get the job done.

Winner: Draw

LG B6 vs LG B5: Performance

Before we dive into which of these OLEDs is the better-performing TV, let's compare their test results. All of the readings below were taken while each TV was set to LG's Filmmaker mode.

I'll cut right to the chase: These are very, very similar TVs when it comes to overall picture quality.

The B6 is a slightly brighter TV in both SDR and HDR, but I ought to emphasize just how marginal the difference is between HDR highlight brightness at 632 versus 780 nits. Thanks to some nifty picture processing magic, LG is able to squeeze more of an visual impact out of the B6's specular highlights this year, but most viewers are unlikely to notice outside of a direct, side-by-side comparison.

Interestingly, our test results indicate that the B5 offers better color volume than its successor despite the latter's added brightness. Once again, though, I need to stress that the gap is quite small.

Both entry-level OLEDs arrive with fantastic out-of-the-box color accuracy in Filmmaker mode. Similarly, their input lag measurements are tremendously low.

Thanks to the built-in benefits of OLED technology, both the B6 and the B5 are capable of perfect black levels and pixel-level dimming. Conveniently, they also offer wider viewing angles than you'll find on similarly priced, LED-based TVs.

I've seen both of these TVs up close. I've watched a ton of content on both. Thanks to slightly higher brightness and improvements to LG's picture processing year over year, the B6 is the better-performing TV. But it's real close, and you ought to keep that in mind when the time comes to make a decision.

Winner: LG B6

LG B6 vs LG B5: Smart platform and features

These TVs are built around LG's webOS smart platform, and although they're different versions of the software out of the box, they're virtually the same in most of the ways that matter to the average viewer.

Compared to the zippy, easy-to-navigate interface of both Roku and Google TV, webOS doesn't feel as frictionless. However, if all you need is a reliable way to access Netflix, HBO Max and other popular streaming apps, webOS is fine.

As mentioned, both the B6 and B5 come with four HDMI 2.1-compatible inputs, and both sets top out at 4K/120Hz support. In other words, they can take advantage of the highest 4K spec available on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 Pro. Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and LG's Game Optimizer mode are accounted for, too.

There are minor differences from one version of webOS to the next, but nothing game-changing.

Winner: Draw

LG B6 vs LG B5: Verdict

If, for some reason, the thought of buying a 2025 model in 2026 leaves a sour taste in your mouth, not much I can say will sway you away from the B6. Its slightly brighter presentation and updated processor are a nice bonus, indeed.

But more sizes options for the B6 are, presumably, still on the way. In addition, the 65-inch LG B6 is $1,899 at Best Buy. That price will surely drop as the year progresses, but right now, it's comin' in hot.

Meanwhile, the 65-inch LG B5 is just $1,199 at Best Buy — a full $700 less than the B6. Is the B6's slightly brighter picture worth $700 to you?

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If you're shopping for a TV in 2026, there's a chance you'll find yourself choosing between two types: OLED and Super Quantum Dot (SQD) Mini-LED.

OLED TVs have been available for over a decade, while SQD Mini-LED TVs just made it to shelves this year. Several brands make and sell OLED TVs, while only one brand — TCL — offers SQD sets.

Despite the fact that OLED has been around the block much longer, both technologies come with their own strengths and weaknesses. If you're hoping to buy the best TV for your viewing habits and home setup, I can help.

OLED: strengths and weaknesses

Known as one of the top TV technologies available today, OLED has been compelling people to ooh and ahh for as long as I've been covering the TV industry. The key to its success is contrast.

While LED-based TVs rely on a dedicated backlight either behind the screen or along its edges, every single pixel in an OLED display is self-illuminating. This has a tremendously positive impact on picture quality.

Without the need for a backlight, OLED TVs can produce perfect black levels, entirely free of the hazy light bloom and haloing effect often seen on LED TVs. This has the added bonus of making bright objects appear even brighter.

Since every pixel is self-lit, the overall contrast of an OLED-driven picture is off the charts. Tiny clusters of bright pixels practically pop off the screen, infusing the image with the depth and clarity your eyes are used to seeing during everyday life.

The most affordable OLED TVs are pricier than the cheapest LED TVs, while high-end OLEDs typically cost at least a few thousand bucks. This is one of the reasons why many folks — TV-reviewers and shoppers alike — gravitate towards mid-range OLED TVs like the LG C5.

OLED TVs aren't for everyone, however. While they often come with excellent color volume, bright, premium LED TVs tend to come with purer, bolder color. Some quantum dot-enhanced OLED TVs (like the Samsung S95F) can go toe to toe with the most-colorful LED TVs, but by and large, LED-based sets in upper price ranges pack punchier palettes.

And, while OLED TVs have made great strides in recent years when it comes to overall brightness, they still have quite a long way to go. This is especially true when it comes to full-screen brightness; on average, LED TVs have an overall brighter presentation, as OLEDs need to regulate their heat more diligently.

Super Quantum Dot: strengths and weaknesses

SQD TVs are a new spin on the tried-and-true combo of Mini-LED backlighting and quantum dot color. Despite many similarities between good ol' fashioned QLEDs and SQD TVs, the latter promises — and, according to recent test results, delivers — brighter, purer color than what you'll usually see on an LED TV with garden-variety quantum dots.

The Super Quantum Dot recipe is comprised of several ingredients: reformulated quantum dots; a new, advanced color filter to harness those quantum dots; and some onboard, software-based algorithms designed to keep colors consistent. (TCL, the brand behind SQD technology, refers to that last bit as its Advanced Color Purity Algorithm.)

We've had the luxury of testing two SQD TVs so far in 2026 —the TCL X11L and the TCL QM8L — and the results confirm that SQD technology is pushing brighter, bolder color compared to most quantum dot-equipped LED TVs. Both SQD TVs we've tested are also among the brightest we've tested all year, too. This makes sense, as they're both premium Mini-LED displays first and foremost.

In terms of cost, SQD TVs start at a lower price as you might think: The QM8L, for instance, just went on sale for $1,799, which is comparable to many OLED TVs.

As Mini-LED TVs, you can expect the same tradeoffs with SQD as you would with any run-of-the-mill Mini-LED set: Its viewing angles aren't quite as accommodating as OLED; it's not capable of perfect black levels unless large swaths of the backlight array are completely dimmed; and pixel-level dimming is impossible.

It's also worth point out that, so far, we've only tested a handful of SQD TVs, and they all happened to be high-end Mini-LED-based sets with excellent brightness and backlight control. This might not be the case with a lower-end SQD set.

OLED vs SQD: outlook

Just as I would recommend a mid-range or high-end Mini-LED TV to someone looking for a bright, colorful picture that will hold up even in sunny living rooms, I recommend SQD TVs to folks looking for a bright, eye-catching presentation.

OLED TVs, on the other hand, are perfect companions for viewers who value an accurate, cinematic picture that will likely look jaw-droppingly good regardless of what's on the screen. These premium TVs tend to be luxury purchases precisely because of their picture quality, so keep that in mind if you're shopping for the best possible performance.

While the brightest OLED TVs are often the most expensive, even mid-range OLEDs (like the aforementioned LG C5) are bright enough for most spaces. However, if you do most of your viewing in a sun-soaked living room and want your TV to rise to that particular occasion, an SQD Mini-LED TV is the safer bet.

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OLED TVs are among the best TVs you can buy, but like all TVs, they’re not everlasting. I’ve been covering OLEDs since LG’s first 4K OLED TV hit the market, and while they’re much more durable now than they were over a decade ago, even the best OLED TVs are liable to wear down over time.

Why does it happen? OLED displays harness organic material. This material plays a huge role in what makes OLED technology so stunning, but it’s also why these TVs tend to fail in distinct ways.

When it comes to the telltale signs of an aging OLED — dead pixels, color tinting, dimness and the dreaded OLED burn-in — I’ve seen it all. Here’s what to look out for if you’ve got an aging OLED TV on your hands.

1. Dramatically diminished brightness

For years, the hit on OLED TVs was that they’re not nearly as bright as LED-based TVs. In the decade I’ve spent covering the industry, massive strides have been made in pushing OLED brightness to levels comparable to many high-end LED TVs — at least when it comes to small highlight detail. In terms of full-picture brightness, LED TVs still lead the pack.

Nevertheless, on average, OLED TVs are plenty bright for most living spaces these days. But they’re also susceptible to dimming over time, and because of the organic material in play, it’s likely to be one of the first signs that your OLED is wearing down.

This should not be confused with your OLED’s Automatic Brightness Limiter (ABL), a built-in function that protects the display and prevents burn-in by subtly dimming the picture on occasion. On most OLED TVs, you can often clock the ABL function switching on when there’s a sustained, still image on the screen. It also tends to activate during long sequences in which on-screen content remains relatively unchanged.

2. Dead pixels

While this problem isn’t specific to OLED displays, it’s still a sign of hardware failure. Dead pixels happen when one or more of a display’s millions of pixels stop working.

On OLED TVs, dead pixels appear as dull, gray- or black-colored specks across the image. You’re more likely to spot them during bright scenes.

If dead pixels materialize relatively early on in your OLED-owning tenure, you might be covered under a brand or retailer warranty. That said, they’re more likely to appear with age.

3. Lines of failing pixels

Similar to dead pixels, this issue often manifests as entire columns or rows of failing pixels. In my experience, these lines are brightly lit or off-color rather than completely dead. I should know, since it happened to my OLED TV.

From what I understand (and what I’ve been told), lines like this are often the result of component failure at a deeper level than the screen itself. In my case, the issue had more to do with the hardware inside the motherboard.

In any event, this problem led to the replacement of the entire OLED panel — screen, chassis and all. I was able to do so by way of a warranty, but if you're not covered by a warranty, you might find that replacing the TV is easier and possibly less expensive than repairing it.

4. Color tinting

If certain content appears reddish, bluish or otherwise oddly tinted, you might be looking at a deteriorated panel. Fortunately, this issue is far less prevalent in newer OLED TVs right out of the box, but it’s still one to look out for in OLED TVs that are getting up there in age.

In my travels, OLED color tinting is at its most obvious when muted or gray-colored images are on screen. It’s often quite noticeable during black-and-white content and can appear in large, blotchy columns.

The image above has been specifically photographed and edited to exaggerate the issue, but it was taken while this OLED displayed what was supposed to be an entirely gray screen. It’s also worth noting that the OLED in question is the LG C1, a 2021 model. Since then, I’ve encountered this odd, magenta-colored tinting less and less.

In addition, there’s an altogether separate type of OLED color tinting that isn’t a cause for concern, and that’s a green- or pink-colored tinting during off-axis viewing. If you own an OLED TV from the past several years that shifts white objects into a subtle green- or pink-colored tint when viewing the TV from off to the side, don’t worry about it. This is likely the result of a coating and not a sign for concern.

If your OLED’s color tinting is coming with some interesting shapes or shadows, you might have another issue to contend with: burn-in.

5. Burn-in

Burn-in is a catch-all term that describes the ghostly impression of previously viewed content, now embedded within the display after several hours of use. It's an issue that affects OLED TVs but not LED TVs on account of OLED's use of organic material.

This very real issue has been something of a boogeyman since OLED technology first hit the scene. Fortunately, I have two pieces of good news. The first is that most people don't need to worry about burn-in on account of their viewing habits. The second bit of good news is that, over the last decade, brands have developed plenty of hardware- and software-based defenses to guard against burn-in.

On that first point, unless you spend several hours every day watching the same type of content (or using your OLED TV as a computer monitor), you really don't need to worry about static images burning their way into the screen. You should be on the lookout for things like on-screen logos, news chyrons, sports tickers and the Windows taskbar. If this stuff is on screen for long periods of time, you might have an issue.

And then there are the preventative measures. LG OLEDs, for instance, offer the following options in the OLED Panel Care menu: Pixel Cleaning (which can be run manually or set to an automatic timer), Screen Move (which subtly shifts the display occasionally in order to shake up the pixels) and Adjust Logo Brightness (which automatically detects on-screen logos and throttles their brightness).

You can find similar settings on Samsung and Sony OLEDs, and all of the major OLED-makers come with screensavers, too. The Automatic Brightness Limiter function I mentioned earlier also plays a major role in protecting your OLED TV.

Replacing your OLED TV

If you've determined that the time has come to replace your OLED TV, I'll give you the same piece of advice I give my friends, family and colleagues: If you can't find a good deal on a brand-new TV, shop last year's models.

At the time of publishing, nearly all of the biggest TV brands are rolling out their latest lineups. This means that last-year's sets are at (or close to) their lowest price to date.

For instance, you could spring for the all-new LG C6 OLED and shell out between $2,000 and $2,700 for a 65-inch version. Alternatively, you could pick up the 65-inch LG C5 for $1,299 at Amazon . According to our test results, the C6 is only marginally better than its five-star, award-winning predecessor.

The main takeaway here ought to be that, while OLED TVs are engineered to address their potential weaknesses in a very specific way, they're not more at-risk for failure than LED-based TVs.

Yes, even the best OLED TVs rely on organic material and are more susceptible to overheating than LED TVs. But to put this into perspective, some of the best Mini-LED TVs on the market (and especially newer RGB LED TVs) are packed with all sorts of intricate components that can fail at anytime.

All TVs, regardless of type, get old and eventually fail. The hope is that you're able to extract a good, long life out of them before it's time to move on.

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LG’s OLED TVs are some of the most popular and best TVs on the market. However, while many of us would love to have the flagship LG G6 or W6 Wallpaper OLED on our walls, their starting prices of $3,299 and $5,499 make them more of a pipe dream.

That’s why I often recommend the LG C6 and its more affordable little brother, the LG B6 OLED. The latter starts at just $1,999 for a 65-inch screen and, according to our recently conducted test results, is better than its stablemates in one key area.

Here’s what we found out when we ran the set through our test lab.

LG B6 vs C6 OLED test results

*Results measured in a 10% window in Standard mode.

Where the B6 is better than the C6 OLED

Let’s get the obvious facts out of the way first — the LG C6 OLED is brighter, more colorful and, when it comes to 4K/HDR content, a lot more color accurate than the B6 OLED.

But if you’re someone who doesn’t watch a lot of 4K/HDR content and spend most of your time watching cable TV that’s still transmitted in HD/SDR, the B6 OLED is going to offer a slightly better color accuracy right out of the box.

Color accuracy is denoted by that Delta-E score up above and the lower the score is, the more accurate the colors are. In Standard mode, we measured the LG C6 OLED’s Delta-E at a relatively high 11.7387; the LG B6 we tested came in at a noticeably lower 10.5796.

If you really care about color accuracy, however, you’ll probably want to put these TVs into their respective Filmmaker modes to better match what the director intended when they finished color grading. In this mode, the LG B6 also squeaks out a win (1.0362 vs 1.617 on the C6), but it’s worth noting that any difference in a Delta-E under 3 is nearly impossible to distinguish with the naked eye.

If I lost you along the way, the main takeaway from our testing is that the B6 is — surprisingly — more accurate with colors in HD/SDR shows and movies.

HDR, on the other hand, is a different story…

Here’s why you still might want to buy a C6 OLED instead

Of course, as you can see from the chart above, the B6 isn’t better than the C6 in every category — in fact, in most categories the C6 is still the better overall TV.

As our tests prove out, the C6 has a wider color gamut and it’s brighter across the board.

That’s going to matter for folks who don’t have a perfectly light-controlled dark room. The added brightness will also make specular highlights (like bursts of gunfire or explosions) pop a lot more compared to the dimmer B6 model.

I’d hazard a guess and say that the C6 is going to do a better job upscaling video from HD to 4K and dealing with color banding, too, thanks to its higher-end processor.

Last but not least, the 65-inch LG C6 OLED is currently on sale for the same price as the 65-inch B6 OLED. That's reason enough to go for the more advanced C6 model.

Give it a few months and the LG B6 OLED will settle into a lower price (usually that's around Black Friday and Cyber Monday).

If 65 inches is too much screen, keep an eye out for the inevitable 55-inch B6 that will likely go on sale later this year and, if last year's B5 OLED is any indication, an even-smaller, Best Buy exclusive 48-inch model . In previous years, these OLED TVs were on sale for under $700, so they're an incredible value.

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The C6 OLED is LG's newest, mid-range OLED for 2026. It's the latest in a long line of popular, award-winning OLEDs that offer incredible picture quality and an array of extra features for less than the cost of a higher-end OLED TV.

The Hisense UR9 is the brand's first flagship-level RGB LED TV. It leverages an all-new type of TV technology known as RGB LED, the advantages of which are high brightness and better color volume than run-of-the-mill Mini-LED TVs.

One of them offers mid-range-level OLED performance while the other — Hisense's top-shelf TV for 2026 — promises bright, eye-popping color. Now's an especially interesting time to be deciding between these two TVs, as the Hisense UR9 was just heavily discounted almost immediately after making its debut. Here's how the C6 and UR9 compare — from performance to features and price.

LG C6 vs Hisense UR9: specs compared

First, let's chat about the C6's size availability. In addition to the sizes listed above, the C6 is also available in 77- and 83-inch versions. However, these sizes are classified as an altogether different model: the LG C6H. This means if you're considering a 77- or 83-inch C6, you'll technically have to spring for the C6H OLED.

While haven't tested the C6H in our labs yet, LG promises better performance on these sets as they're equipped with LG Display's newest, fanciest RGB Tandem OLED. The 42- to 65-inch versions of the C6, on the other hand, leverage a standard WOLED display. It's still a fantastic set of hardware, but it's worth knowing the difference between the two panel types.

The UR9, meanwhile, is currently only available in 65-, 75- and 85-inch sizes. There's a gigantic, 100-inch version of the TV on its way soon, but at the time of publishing, this version isn't available to purchase yet.

Although all of the main ports on both the C6 and UR9 are of the high-bandwidth, HDMI 2.1 variety, the UR9 is limited to three HDMI inputs while the C6 carries the standard set of four. The UR9 makes up for this somewhat with an added USB-C port, but keep this in mind if you own several HDMI-compatible devices.

Both TVs support Dolby Vision, but like most Hisense TVs, the UR9 also supports the royalty-free format, HDR10+. Of the two, Dolby Vision is more widely available among streaming platforms and physical media.

Like all LG OLEDs, the C6 does not support ATSC 3.0 support. The UR9, on the other hand, does include this feature. It allows over-the-air broadcasts to be received in their native 4K resolution. Such ultra-high definition broadcasts are still relatively rare, but it's nevertheless a nice feature to have for future-proofing purposes.

Both TVs bring a lot to the table in terms of specs, so let's call this one a tie.

Winner: Tie

LG C6 vs Hisense UR9: design

The C6 (seen above) features a similar design to its predecessor, the LG C5, but given its elegant look, that's not necessarily a bad thing. I especially dig the marble-like finish on the back of the TV.

The C6's downward-slanting, wedge-shaped stand attaches itself to the back of the panel in a sturdy fashion. Here's something important to keep in mind: The stand's shape keeps the C6's screen relatively close to whatever surface it's sitting on, so people with exceptionally tall soundbars should make sure in advance that it won't obstruct the screen.

Like many of LG's C Series OLED TVs that came before it, the C6's panel is among the thinnest you'll find on shelves. The TV's chassis widens out around the middle of the screen, but even with the added bulk, the TV is narrower than many of the slimmest Mini-LED TVs.

If the light, sleek-looking C6 practically floats into your home, the UR9 (seen above) may as well drop an anchor. It's not an overly thick TV, to be clear, but it has a heavier exterior. It's as though the UR9 is working overtime to contain the power within its panel.

It, too, sits atop a centered, pedestal-style stand, but the plate at its base is much more accommodating for soundbar placement than the C6's configuration. That convenience is the best thing I can highlight about the UR9's overall design, as I do find it to be utilitarian to a fault.

Winner: LG C6

LG C6 vs Hisense UR9: performance

Before we dive into which of these TVs is the better performer, let's compare their test results. (Both TVs were in their respective Filmmaker picture modes when these tests were taken.)

The standout detail here is the gulf between the brightness of both sets. Even in garden-variety, non-HDR content (like cable TV or most streaming shows), the UR9 is wildly bright. For HDR content, this serves as a feather in the UR9's cap. For SDR content, you might its 2,000+ nits of brightness to be too much. Nevertheless, this makes the UR9 a more viable option for people with a sun-drenched living space.

The UR9 put up some of the best color volume-related test results I've ever seen. It covers around 93% of the BT.2020 color space, which is higher than even most quantum dot-enhanced OLED TVs.

This is an impressive figure, no doubt, but according to my colleague Dylan Haas (who recently reviewed the UR9), the punchy palette doesn't always quite translate to real-world content. With color volume being the bread and butter of an RGB LED TV, some might find this disappointing.

The C6 is significantly dimmer than the UR9, but it's got a serious trick up its sleeve: OLED display technology. OLEDs are capable of perfect black levels and pixel-level dimming, which has a hugely positive impact on picture quality. Its ability to produce perfect black levels means its contrast is through the roof.

Since specular highlights can be controlled with surgical precision, HDR highlights on the C6 tend to stand out more. 1,400 nits of highlight brightness is way less than the UR9's 3,400-nit benchmark, but the C6's perceptible contrast carries its picture further. This allows for a deeper, more-detail-rich presentation, too.

The C6's picture is better tuned out of the box, too. In Filmmaker mode, the Hisense UR9 manages to put up a Delta-E of below 3 (widely considered the threshold for color error perceptibility), but the C6 is incredibly accurate in LG's Filmmaker mode — more so than the UR9. That, combined with its top-notch contrast control, leads to a more refined presentation.

In a side-by-side comparison, you'll almost certainly clock the UR9's bolder, more-voluminous color. It will surely be the brighter of the two pictures, too. But contrast is the first thing our eyes notice when assessing an image, and Hisense's RGB LED TV still falls short of the C6 in the contrast department.

The C6, therefore, is the safer pick for A/V enthusiasts, home theater-builders and all-around picture purists. If you're looking for the brightest possible experience, however, it's hard to deny the UR9's sheer horsepower.

Winner: LG C6

LG C6 vs Hisense UR9: smart platform and features

The C6 comes with the newest version of LG's webOS built right in. It's similar to last year's version of the software (webOS 25), but LG has tossed in some new, AI-based features on webOS 26. Unfortunately, my colleague Dylan Haas referred to them as "meaningless" if you don't already use AI-related features around the house, and I'm inclined to agree with Dylan.

Although webOS isn't my favorite (I find its interface to be cluttered and sluggish at times), I suspect that casual users won't mind bumping up against it from time to time. If you want to silo your streaming experience into a separate streaming device, you'll get no complaints from me; I recently decided to replace webOS with Roku and haven't looked back.

Good news for dedicated gamers: The C6 arrives with almost every gaming-related feature under the sun, including support for 4K gaming at 120Hz (and up to 165Hz), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and AMD FreeSync Premium. Support for these features runs across all four of the C6's HDMI 2.1-compatible inputs, so you won't have to juggle devices depending on your needs.

One of the C6's best gaming-related features is LG's Game Optimizer mode. This quick-menu puts all of your most-important settings in one place and automatically launches when you access the settings menu during gameplay.

The UR9 is built around the Google TV smart platform. All told, I prefer Google TV over LG's webOS, as its interface is easier to navigate and tends to be snappier. Along with Roku, Google TV is one of my top picks for streaming software.

As mentioned, the UR9 is limited to just three HDMI ports. They're all HDMI 2.1 compatible, thankfully, but people with several devices (more than one console, a streaming device and soundbar, for instance) might end up feeling restricted by the lack of a fourth.

Across those HDMI inputs, the UR9 supports 4K gaming at 120Hz (and up to 180Hz with a gaming PC linked up), as well as VRR and FreeSync Premium Pro. Hisense does offer a dedicated gaming settings menu like LG's Game Optimizer mode, but I don't find its contents to be quite as useful as what LG is cooking with.

Winner: LG C6

LG C6 vs Hisense UR9: outlook

What we're left with is a better-designed TV in the C6 that offers a more refined picture with sensational, OLED-driven performance, more size options to choose from and an additional HDMI input.

The UR9 has a leg up on the C6 when it comes to overall brightness, which makes it more viable for bright-room viewing. That said, the C6 doesn't exactly wilt in a sunny room, so your living space would have to be pretty dang bright for me to recommend the C6 (and its OLED display) over the Hisense UR9.

But there's another critical factor to consider: price. Right now, you can spring for a 65-inch C6 for $2,699 on Amazon. The 55-inch LG C6 can be had for $1,999. These prices are certain to steadily drop throughout the year, but for now, it's tough to find the C6 on sale.

The UR9, on the other hand, just saw a massive price cut a mere week and a half after its initial launch. The 65-inch Hisense UR9 is just $1,999 at Best Buy right now after making its debut at $3,499. The 75-inch UR9 is $2,999 at Best Buy, but when it first hit shelves, it was priced all the way at $4,999.

The UR9 is a bright, capable TV, but Hisense's RGB Mini-LED technology can't quite eclipse the self-lit pixels of an OLED display. At the very least, its current sale price puts the UR9 further in line with its performance profile.

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The C6 OLED is LG's newest, mid-range OLED for 2026. It's the latest in a long line of massively popular, award-winning OLEDs that sit in the sweet spot between value-forward pricing and incredible performance.

The TCL QM8L is also a brand-new TV, but it leverages a new type of Mini-LED display that TCL is calling Super Quantum Dot (SQD). It recently launched for a relatively high price tag, but you can already find it on sale for a lower price than the LG C6.

If you're looking to upgrade your TV this year and you've got an eye for premium performance, there's a good chance you'll be choosing between these two sets. Here's how the C6 and QM8L compare — from performance to features and price.

LG C6 vs TCL QM8L: specs compared

Let's start with size availability between the C6 and QM8L. The QM8L is available in all of the most-popular sizes for an LED TV except 55 inches. We've tested the 75-inch version of the QM8L, and the smallest size in the series is 65 inches.

The C6 is also available in 77- and 83-inch versions, but these sizes are classified as an altogether different model: the LG C6H. If you want a 77- or 83-inch C6, you're technically buying the C6H OLED.

We should point out here that, while haven't tested the C6H in our labs yet, LG promises better performance on these sets as they're equipped with LG Display's newest RGB Tandem OLED. The 42- to 65-inch versions of the C6, on the other hand, leverage a standard WOLED display. That's not such a bad thing, as the numbers below will prove to you, but it's worth knowing what you're paying for.

Both TVs support Dolby Vision, but the QM8L also supports the royalty-free version of Dolby Vision, HDR10+. Of the two, Dolby Vision remains the most popular among streaming platforms and physical media.

Like all LG OLEDs, the C6 does not support ATSC 3.0 support. The QM8L does. This feature allows over-the-air broadcasts to be piped-in at native 4K resolution via antenna. 4K, over-the-air broadcasts are still few and far between, but for folks who watch TV via antenna, ATSC 3.0 is a very nice feature to have.

Both sets serve up four HDMI 2.1-compatible inputs and support 4K gaming at 120Hz. With a gaming PC linked up, 4K games can be pushed up to 165Hz on the C6 and 144Hz on the QM8L.

Winner: LG C6

LG C6 vs TCL QM8L: design

The C6 (seen above) follows the design approach of its predecessor, the LG C5. Its wedge-shaped stand attaches itself to the TV's chassis, and the stand's shape keeps the C6's screen relatively close to its surface. It's an elegant look, but you folks with tall soundbars should make sure that there's enough clearance. (I also appreciate the marble-like finish on the back of the panel even though it's less likely to be seen.)

Thanks to the nifty, narrow nature of OLED displays, the C6's panel is super-thin across most of its form. Its chassis bulges out around the panel's midsection, but even with this compartment, the C6 is a slim customer.

The C6 arrives with the newest version of LG's Magic Remote, which can be used to point and click at the screen. The remote also comes with a directional pad and scrolling wheel if you decide to forgo its Wiimote-like functionality.

While the C6 is a wafer-thin screen with a modest chassis attached to it, the QM8L (seen above) is more along the lines of a heavy, thick slab. TCL's latest take on a Mini-LED display leads to a beefier panel than what we typically see on QLED TVs.

I wouldn't call the QM8L's look distracting, but for folks after a TV that quietly blends in with its surroundings will almost certainly appreciate the look and feel of the C6 more. Though, for what it's worth, I find the crosshatched etching on the back of the QM8L to be a nice touch.

Unlike the C6's motion-activated remote, the QM8L arrives with a slim, standard remote with a sensible selection of buttons on its face. I prefer the QM8L's backlit buttons over the C6's motion controls, but your mileage may vary.

Both sets feature thoughtful designs. But as much as I appreciate a backlit remote control, the LG C6 strikes a better pose.

Winner: LG C6

LG C6 vs TCL QM8L: performance

Before we dive into which of these TVs is the better performer, let's compare their test results. (Both TVs were in their respective Filmmaker picture modes when these tests were taken.)

There's a lot to unpack here. The first thing that ought to jump out at you is brightness. Despite offering slightly brighter highlights during SDR content, the C6 is nowhere near as bright as the QM8L. In fact, during regular, everyday content, the QM8L's average picture brightness (that is, the luminance of the entire picture) is much higher than that of the C6.

During HDR content, the QM8L delivers intense, room-filling brightness, too. Specular highlights (like a glint of sunlight reflecting off a sword) are nearly three times brighter on the QM8L than the C6.

The advantages associated with added brightness carry over into the QM8L's color performance. Thanks to TCL's SQD technology (a new spin on quantum-dot color), the QM8L covers a whopping 90% of the BT.2020 color space. Were you to view the C6 and the QM8L side by side, there's a good chance you'd notice the latter's punchier color first.

This all points in one direction: From a purely performance-related standpoint, the QM8L is an all-around better choice for people with sun-soaked living spaces, or for folks who just want their next TV to provide a bright and bold cinematic picture.

But there's a very good argument to be made that the C6 is the better-performing TV. Its OLED-driven picture results in perfect black levels and pixel-level dimming. Despite its lower brightness ceiling and relatively limited color palette compared to the QM8L, the advantages of OLED display technology are massive.

Since specular highlights can be controlled with razor-like precision, HDR highlights on the C6 tend to stand out more. This allows for a deeper, detail-rich picture — a presentation that, at times, looks more realistic.

In addition, in its most-accurate picture mode, the C6 is much more dialed-in in its out-of-the-box state. You can see this in our test results, as the C6's Delta-E (a figure that describes color error) is lower than the QM8L's.

The ever-important performance category is a draw. The QM8L is a brighter, more-colorful TV that will stand up better during daytime viewing, but the C6 is a much better option for A/V enthusiasts who value reference accuracy.

Winner: Draw

LG C6 vs TCL QM8L: smart platform and features

The C6 arrives with the newest version of LG's webOS right out of the box. It's a similar experience to last year's version of webOS, but LG has also added some new, AI-based features this year. Unfortunately, my colleague Dylan Haas referred to them as "meaningless" if you don't already incorporate AI into your daily life (and I'm inclined to agree).

As far as smart platform software goes, LG's webOS isn't my first choice. I find its interface to be cluttered and navigation to slow down occasionally. That said, most users will see no problem using it as their daily driver, should they decide to forgo a dedicated streaming device.

You're getting a full spread of HDMI 2.1-compatible inputs on both TVs, which is good news for dedicated gamers. On LG's side, the C6 arrives with almost every gaming-related feature under the sun, including support for 4K gaming at 120Hz (and up to 165Hz), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and AMD FreeSync Premium.

One of its best gaming-related features is the inclusion of LG's Game Optimizer mode. This dedicated gaming menu puts all of your most-important settings all in one place, and it automatically appears when accessing the primary settings menu during gameplay.

The TCL QM8L is built around the Google TV smart platform. Pound for pound, I prefer Google TV over LG's webOS software suite, as its interface is easier to navigate. Along with Roku, Google TV is one of my top picks for built-in streaming.

For gaming, the QM8L is loaded with upside, though it's not quite as complete an experience as the C6. It, too, arrives with VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro and support for 4K gaming at 120Hz, but while the C6 stretches all the way up to 165Hz during PC gaming, the QM8L tops out at 144Hz. Fortunately, this will only be relevant for a small slice of shoppers.

Having used it for a while, I can say that LG's Game Optimizer mode is quite nice to have in one's back pocket. The C6 has the edge here, but if you're not a gamer, there's a higher likelihood that the QM8L's inclusion of Google TV will be better for you in the long run than the C6's reliance on webOS.

Winner: LG C6

LG C6 vs TCL QM8L: outlook

Setting aside price, the C6 is an all-around better choice for home theater enthusiasts, picture purists and gamers. It's not as bright as the QM8L (nor as colorful), but if your goal is to splash out on an impressive, accurate picture, the C6 is the superior pick. (And, while we've yet to test this, I suspect that the above is especially true for the 77- and 83-inch versions of the C6H, which purportedly offers better brightness and color.)

The QM8L is a safer pick for people who watch a ton of TV during the day, or for folks who just want a bright, visually arresting picture when the lights are off. As a Mini-LED TV, its ability to control contrast isn't nearly as impressive as the C6, though it is packed with nearly the same set of gaming features.

If you still can't choose between the two, perhaps you'll be swayed by their respective price tags. Today, you can spring for a 65-inch C6 for $2,699 on Amazon. The 55-inch LG C6 can be had for $1,999.

The QM8L just launched at $2,499 for a 65-inch version, but it didn't take long to go on sale. Right now, you can get the 65-inch TCL QM8L for $1,799 at Best Buy. The 75-inch QM8L is just $1,999 at Best Buy at the time of publishing — the same price as the 55-inch C6.

In the coming months, both TVs will likely drop in price. For a brighter, more-affordable experience, the QM8L will remain the better option. For a more precise picture with better gaming features, the C6 will continue to be the way to go.

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When new TVs are released, old TVs go on sale. At the time of publishing, the brands behind some of the best OLED TVs are launching all-new OLEDs to replace last year's models. This means that you can get last year's stuff at a huge discount, and in many cases, those year-old sets are almost as good as their replacement models.

The C6 OLED is LG's newest, mid-range OLED for 2026. The S90F OLED is Samsung's mid-range model from 2025. They're direct competitors — at least, they would be if there wasn't a year separating them.

Nevertheless, they occupy the same shelf space right now, which means you've got a choice between the two. Here's how these OLEDs stack up and what you should know before shopping.

LG C6 vs Samsung S90F: specs compared

Let's start with the available size options. The C6 is available in 77- and 83-inch versions just as the S90F is, but these sizes are classified as an altogether different model: the LG C6H. If you want a 77- or 83-inch C6, you'll technically have to buy the C6H.

We haven't tested the C6H yet, but LG promises better performance on these sets as they're equipped with LG Display's newest RGB Tandem OLED. The 42- to 65-inch versions of the C6, on the other hand, leverage a standard WOLED display.

One of the biggest differences between these sets lies in HDR support. Like all LG OLEDs, the C6 supports Dolby Vision, a proprietary version of enhanced HDR. No Samsung TV currently supports Dolby Vision.

Instead, Samsung offers HDR10+ across all of its HDR-enabled TVs. HDR10+ is a royalty-free version of Dolby Vision that similarly leverages metadata to adjust the picture on a frame-by-frame basis.

You'll still be able to watch Dolby Vision-mastered content on the S90F, but the picture will fall back to standard HDR10. It'll certainly look great, but technically speaking, the S90F won't be taking advantage of Dolby Vision's efforts to replicate the creator's intent. (To learn more about Dolby Vision, check out our guide to whether or not you need Dolby Vision at all.)

Neither offers ATSC 3.0 support, which allows over-the-air broadcasts to be piped-in at native 4K resolution. These sorts of broadcasts are still few and far between, but for folks who really lean on the terrestrial airwaves, ATSC 3.0's absence is a disappointment.

The good news is that both sets serve up four HDMI 2.1-compatible inputs and support 4K gaming at 120Hz. With a PC linked up to either OLED, 4K games can be pushed up to 165Hz on the C6 and 144Hz on the S90F.

LG C6 vs Samsung S90F: design

The C6 (seen above) follows the design approach of its predecessor, the LG C5. Its downward-slanting, wedge-shaped stand attaches itself to the TV's chassis, and the shape of the stand keeps the C6's screen relatively close to its surface. All told, it's a sleek look. And, while you'll almost never see this design flourish, I appreciate the marble-like finish on the back of the panel.

The C6 arrives with the newest version of LG's Magic Remote. Like its motion-activated forerunners, this clicker can be used to point and click at the screen (though it also comes with a traditional directional pad, too).

Like the C6, the S90F (pictured above) also uses a pedestal-style stand, but the S90F lifts the panel further up from its surface. The clearance might be nice if you own a particularly bulky soundbar.

As is the case with LG's OLED, most of the S90F's internal hardware is relegated to a rectangular-shaped chassis that bulges out from the bottom half of the panel. Your mileage may vary, but I find the overall look of the C6's panel to be a bit more posh.

But perhaps the S90F's best feature is the included Samsung Solar Cell remote. It's a slim, narrow clicker with a minimal amount of buttons. Frustratingly, it doesn't include a dedicated input button. Refreshingly, it's powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which powers itself up with natural and artificial light.

While the C6 features a more thoughtful-looking design, the S90F offers better soundbar clearance and a rechargeable remote. This one's too close to call.

Winner: Draw

LG C6 vs Samsung S90F: performance

Before we dive into which of these TVs is the better performer, let's compare their test results. (Both TVs were in their respective Filmmaker picture mode when these tests were taken.)

Both of these sets are capable of delivering the key features that OLED TVs are known for: perfect black levels with pixel-level contrast control. Thanks to the rich, high-contrast quality of OLED, pretty much everything looks fantastic on the C6 and S90F, especially 4K, HDR content.

That said, their presentations differ slightly, and to understand why, you've got to look under the hood. The C6 leverages LG Display's standard WOLED display, while the S90F taps Samsung Display's quantum dot-enhanced OLED display.

By and large, QD-OLEDs tend to offer brighter, purer color than garden-variety WOLED panels, and we can see that in our test results. The S90F covers 89% of the BT.2020 (Rec.2020) color gamut, while the C6 tops out at around 76%. You'd likely notice these color-based advantages during content, too.

According to our tests, the S90F doesn't quite match the C6's white highlight brightness in HDR, but its average picture brightness (that is, the luminance of the entire screen) is brighter than the C6 during average, run-of-the-mill SDR content. In other words, if you watch a lot of cable TV, YouTube or over-the-air broadcasts, the S90F provides a punchier presentation overall.

But the C6 isn't a slouch. As mentioned, its HDR highlight brightness is, pound for pound, higher than highlights on the S90F (though it's not a significant difference). Colors are well-saturated, too, even if the C6 can't cover as much of the expanded color gamut.

Most importantly, color is accurately dialed-in on both of these TVs when using their most-accurate picture mode (Filmmaker). And, from what I've seen, both the C6 and S90F are quite good at upscaling sub-4K content without introducing a pesky amount of artifacting.

They're remarkably close in performance, but the S90F's added color and higher average picture brightness during SDR content gives it a bit of an edge. I'm happy to see the C6's standard WOLED panel pumping out close to 1,400 nits in HDR, but the reality is that most people would be hard-pressed to tell the difference between highlight brightness on the C6 compared to the S90F.

Winner: Samsung S90F

LG C6 vs Samsung S90F: smart platform and features

Since both of these OLEDs deliver similarly impressive picture quality, perhaps the software experience and supported features will be the deciding factor for certain shoppers.

The C6 arrives with the newest version of LG's webOS. It's a similar experience to last-year's iteration, but LG has also added some new, AI-based features. Unfortunately, my colleague Dylan Haas referred to them as "meaningless" if you don't already incorporate AI into your daily life, and I'm inclined to agree.

As far as smart platform software goes, LG's webOS isn't one of my first choices. I find its interface to be visually confusing and navigation to be sluggish at times. However, it's easy enough to pick up and use, and I suspect that a majority of users will see no problem using it as their daily driver.

The S90F is built around the 2025 version of Samsung's Smart Hub (powered by Tizen), which isn't my preferred choice, either. That said, if you'd rather not splurge on a dedicated streaming device, Smart Hub will get the job done just as well as webOS.

I find Smart Hub's layout to be visually cluttered. It's often frustrating, too, how basic navigational tasks are three or four steps too long. (Please, Samsung, just put a dedicated input button on your remote.)

As far as gaming features go, the C6 and S90F are almost identical. As mentioned, ach offers HDMI 2.1-compatibility across all four inputs, which means you don't have to spend time thinking about which port any given device should be plugged into.

The C6 and S90F can make the most out of 4K titles on current-generation consoles, as they each support 4K gaming at 120Hz. Both OLEDs also arrive with Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and a version of AMD FreeSync Premium for smooth, tear-free gameplay.

There's no way around it, though: Not having Dolby Vision support on the S90F will be a deal-breaker for a certain type of home theater enthusiast.

Winner: LG C6

LG C6 vs Samsung S90F: outlook

Regardless of which set you settle on, you're setting yourself up for a sensational viewing experience. So, let's go through a short list of what could be deciding factors.

If you want Dolby Vision HDR support, the answer is simple: Buy the C6. If you're looking for a brighter, more colorful presentation, I recommend the S90F, but they're close enough in performance that I'm hesitant to overemphasize the S90F's slight edge here.

This leads us to the most important remaining factor: price. The S90F is cheaper than the C6 right now, simply because it's been available to buy for a year. Today, you can spring for a 65-inch C6 for $2,699 on Amazon. The 55-inch LG C6 can be had for $1,999.

Samsung's mid-range OLED, meanwhile, is massively on sale. Right now, you can get the 65-inch Samsung S90F for just $1,399 at Best Buy. The 55-inch S90F is $1,197 at Amazon.

The LG C6 will follow a similar trajectory, seeing slow-but-steady discounts throughout the year. For the time being, though, it's nearly twice as pricey as the S90F — and in no way is it twice as good.

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LG has announced the pricing and release date of its top OLED of 2026, the W6 “Wallpaper” OLED. We saw the TV back at CES 2026, and it was clear from the start that it could be one of the best TVs of 2026.

That being said, at $5,499 for the 77-inch version, it’s not exactly cheap by any stretch of the imagination. But for a premium OLED TV that — 10 years ago — started at $7,999 for a 65-inch model and cost $20,000 for the 77-incher, the W6’s updated pricing is a major step in the right direction. Here’s what nearly six grand of full-throttle OLED technology looks like.

Slim, but powerful

Despite being slightly thicker than its namesake at 9mm deep, the Wallpaper W6 is still unbelievably slim — even for an OLED.

To make it this thin, LG uses a wireless Zero Connect Box that can transmit incoming HDMI signals to the TV from up to 32 feet away. This box can process both HD/SDR and 4K/HDR signals without any added delay.

Under the hood, the W6 runs the Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen3 that enables Hyper Radiant Color Technology with Brightness Booster Ultra. It's worth reading our full breakdown, but in short, Hyper Radiant Color is LG's "secret sauce" that combines LG Display’s newest Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 OLED panel with a hyper-customized algorithm for up to 3.9 times the brightness compared to older OLED models.

Beyond the slimmer size, wireless connectivity and Hyper Radiant Color technology, the W6 will also be one of the first TVs to offer the latest version of LG's webOS 26 smart TV software. The latter can also be found on the LG C6 OLED, however, so don't feel like you need to shell out a small fortune just to get the latest and greatest software.

So is the W6 worth buying?

That's the $5,500 question, obviously. Having seen it twice now — once at CES and a second time at LG's North American headquarters in March — I've genuinely been blown away by the company's Hyper Radiant Color technology that's available on the W6.

That said however, as much as I like the TV's design and wireless Zero Connect Box, I'd have a hard time shelling out this much for a 77-inch TV — let alone $7,499 for the 83-inch version of the W6.

The good news there is that you don't have to pay such a steep premium just for Hyper Radiant Color technology: It's also available on the much-cheaper 77-inch LG C6H (pictured above) that's $3,699 or the 55-inch LG G6 that is available to pre-order for $2,499. Both have a similar version of the technology with a different design. (The C6H is also available to buy today at LG's web store, so no waiting required.)

As for the W6, for anyone with the cash to throw at it, it's available to pre-order on LG's website starting today with a full rollout in the near future.

In the meantime, I'll be here counting my pennies until I have $5,500 saved up.

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Every year, TV-makers heap new features and enhancements onto their latest models, but confusingly, many of the previously integrated features stick around. That’s been the case with LG TVs as long as I’ve been covering the industry.

To wit: Just when you think you’ve got a handle on the difference between LG OLED evo and non-evo OLED, the company introduces Hyper Radiant Color technology.

As with most newfangled TV terms, Hyper Radiant Color technology is both important to consider and not as important as its marketing might make it seem. But if you’re shopping for an LG TV this year — specifically, an LG OLED — you ought to familiarize yourself with this new specification.

LG Hyper Radiant Color technology explained

While a ton of TV features describe actual hardware and their related functions (quantum dots, Mini-LEDs and glare-free screens come to mind), the vast majority of the bells, whistles and enhancements slapped on the side of a TV box describe software-based features. Some of these terms describe a process that combines both hardware and software.

That last one is what we’re dealing with when we talk about Hyper Radiant Color technology. It describes a blend of hardware-based advancements, software-based processes and certifications available on select LG OLED TVs. Think of it as a special sauce — some LG TVs come with the sauce and others don’t.

At the heart of Hyper Radiant Color technology is LG Display’s newest Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 OLED panel, which is capable of higher brightness and more voluminous color than the OLED-maker’s standard WOLED display. The flashy hardware is managed by a processor designed to make the most of it. You’re left with several performance-based certifications that LG enjoys hanging its hat on, all of which get folded into a concept it calls Hyper Radiant Color technology.

Part innovation, part marketing hype

Some of the elements that make up Hyper Radiant Color technology are less important to the average consumer.

For instance, it’s well known that OLEDs offer perfect black levels and exceptional color. Does it matter to most people if an LG OLED TV has been “verified by UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, for Perfect Reproduction technology under lighting conditions of up to 500 lux?” Probably not.

Here’s how to think of it instead: Hyper Radiant Color technology is LG’s special sauce that allows for some performance-related benefits on select OLED TVs.

The OLED TVs that offer Hyper Radiant Color technology are brighter and more colorful than those that don’t. They’re also among the most-premium OLEDs in LG’s catalogue.

Which LG OLEDs offer Hyper Radiant Color technology?

In 2026, Hyper Radiant Technology is available on three LG OLED TVs:

• The LG G6 (except for the 97-inch version)
• The LG W6 (a.k.a. The LG Wallpaper TV)
• The LG C6H (the C6 in 77- and 83-inch sizes)

Regarding the LG C6 OLED, it's important to note that the 42-, 48-, 55- and 65-inch versions of the C6 don't offer Hyper Radiant Color Technology. However, if you opt for a 77- or 83-inch version, you'll technically be buying the LG C6H, which does come with Hyper Radiant Color. This is because the two largest sizes of the C6 leverage LG Display's Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 OLED panel. The smaller sizes in the series tap LG Display's newest WOLED panel type.

Is Hyper Radiant Color technology worth buying?

If you're in the market for an LG-branded OLED TV and you're looking for the best possible picture, then yes, you should want to buy an LG OLED that comes with Hyper Radiant Color technology.

The reason for this is simple: The LG OLEDs that offer this feature are built around the best OLED panel currently available from LG Display. As such, they represent the best performance you can get right now from an LG OLED TV.

While we're still in the process of testing new releases like the G6 and C6H, we have a pretty good idea of the sort of performance we can expect to see based on last-year's LG G5, which was built around an earlier version of LG Display's Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel.

Although its release predates the term Hyper Radiant Color, the G5 remains one of the brightest OLED TVs we've ever measured. It also offers better color volume than any non-quantum dot-enhanced OLED TV we've tested to date. I expect similar (if not better) brightness and color from newer LG OLEDs that come with Hyper Radiant Color technology.

If the G6, W6 and C6H are too pricey for your budget, a good strategy would be to save money on the year-old LG G5. While you technically wouldn't be getting Hyper Radiant Color technology, you'd still be netting high-level OLED performance at a deeply discounted rate.

Right now, the 55-inch LG G5 is just $1,799 at Amazon. This is down significantly from its original price of $2,499. It's also significantly cheaper than the 55-inch LG G6, which is launching at $2,499.

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It's a tale as old as the TV industry: New models come out, older models drop in price. That's what's happening right now, as LG — makers of some of the best OLED TVs you can buy — is rolling out its 2026 TV lineup.

Recently, the all-new, mid-range LG C6 OLED made its debut. This year, the C6 sits below LG's flagship OLED, the G6. However, the brand's last flagship OLED, the LG G5, is seeing some steep discounts as new models appear on shelves.

As a result, anyone in the market for an LG OLED in 2026 will have to choose between a new, updated model (like the C6), or an older, on-sale model (like the G5). This raises a crucial question: Is the newer, mid-range OLED worth buying over the year-old flagship?

LG C6 vs LG G5: specs compared

First, let's talk about size availability. In a sense, the C6 is available in 77- and 83-inch versions, but these sizes are technically classified as an altogether different model: the LG C6H. We haven't tested the C6H yet, but LG promises better performance on these sets than what you'll see on the smaller-sized C6 screens.

If you want a 77- or 83-inch C6, you'll technically have to buy the C6H. The smallest-sized G5 is 55 inches, so if you want something smaller, the G5 won't get you there.

Everything else is more or less a wash. Dolby Vision support is available on both of these TVs, though not HDR10+. Neither offers ATSC 3.0 support — which allows over-the-air broadcasts to be piped-in at native 4K resolution — and the absence is a bit of a bummer.

With a PC linked up to either OLED, 4K games can be pushed up to 165Hz. They're each running LG's proprietary smart platform, webOS, but the C6 is rocking a newer version of it (at least until the G5 receives a major software update).

LG C6 vs LG G5: design

Let's discuss one of the biggest differences between the C6 and the G5: stand availability. In previous years, LG included a stand with 55- and 65-inch versions of its G Series OLED. The G5, however, doesn't come with a stand at any size point.

LG assumes that most people shopping the G Series plan on taking advantage of the TV's gap-free, wall-mounted design. If you're not one of these people, you'll have to buy its stand separately.

You can check out the G5's separately sold stand in the photo above. It's a heavy, pedestal-style stand that screws into the back of the G5's panel snugly.

When the G5 is mounted on a wall, few TVs look better. When it's sitting on its stand, the G5 is still elegant looking, but much of the TV's intended appeal is dampened. (The LG G Series was originally designed to resemble a framed portrait, after all.)

The C6 (seen above) follows the design approach of its predecessor, but as the saying goes, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Its downward-slanting slab of a stand keeps the C6's screen relatively close to whatever surface is underneath it. And, while most people will rarely see it, I appreciate the marble-like finish on the back of the panel.

If you're hoping to wall-mount the C6, take note: The TV's internals are housed in a boxy chassis that sticks out of the C6's midsection. This means that its smartphone-thin screen won't be flush against the wall.

The fact that you have to shell out for the G5's separately sold stand is unquestionably a pain point. That said, it plays the role of a wall-mounted TV better than the C6, so I'm comfortable calling this category a draw.

Winner: Draw

LG C6 vs LG G5: performance

Before we dive into which of these TVs is the better performer, let's compare their test results. (Both TVs were in their respective Filmmaker picture mode when these tests were taken.)

Both of these sets are capable of delivering the key features that OLED TVs are known for: perfect black levels with pixel-level contrast control.

As a result of these advantages, pretty much everything looks superb on the C6 and G5, especially cinematic, HDR content. Pound for pound, the G5 is the better-looking TV, though, and it all comes down to brightness.

Thanks to its 4th-generation OLED panel from LG Display, the G5 is one of the brightest OLEDs we've ever tested. Its full-screen brightness is only marginally higher than that of the C6, but it soars above the C6 when it comes to highlight brightness.

Small, intense pools of light are much, much brighter on the G5, and that added shimmer imbues the G5's picture with an even greater sense of depth.

Make no mistake: The C6 isn't a slouch. It's one of the best-looking TVs of the year, despite its mid-range status. With highlight brightness well above 1,000 nits, HDR content pops in a mightily impressive way thanks to the C6's perfect black levels.

Colors are well-saturated and accurately dialed-in on both of these TVs' most-accurate picture mode. That said, the G5's higher-end OLED panel delivers better HDR color than the C6 (though you'd be hard-pressed to notice unless the sets were sitting side by side).

Both of these TVs offer an eye-poppingly good picture, but the G5's added brightness is the difference-maker. If you're after the best possible performance, the answer is obvious.

Winner: LG G5

LG C6 vs LG G5: smart platform and features

The C6 arrives with the newest version of LG's webOS right out of the box. It's a similar experience to last-year's version of webOS, but LG has also folded in some new, AI-based features that my colleague Dylan Haas referred to as "meaningless" if you don't already incorporate AI into your daily life.

As far as built-in smart platform software goes, webOS isn't one of my top picks. I find its layout to be visually confusing and navigation to be somewhat sluggish. However, it's easy enough to pick up and use that most folks will see no problem using it as their daily driver.

As far as gaming features go, the C6 and G5 are almost identical. Each offers HDMI 2.1-compatibility across all four inputs, which means you don't have to spend time thinking about which port any given device should use.

The C6 and G6 can make the most out of 4K titles on current-generation consoles, as they each support 4K gaming at 120Hz. Both OLEDs also arrive with Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and AMD FreeSync Premium for smooth, tear-free gameplay. With VRR enabled and a gaming PC hooked up, both sets can push 4K games up to 165Hz.

For the vast majority of people, these sets are basically the same when it comes to features. This is especially true of their gaming-related enhancements.

Winner: Draw

LG C6 vs LG G5: outlook

The way I see it, there are two reasons why someone might prefer the C6 over the G5 right now. The first reason is that they appreciate the C6's design with its included stand. The second reason is that they'd rather spend on a newer model.

In every other way, the G5 is the better pick. It leverages a higher-end panel for some of the brightest images I've ever seen on an OLED TV. It comes with just about every feature under the sun, and nearly every feature you'll get on the newer C6.

Best of all, the G5 is cheaper than the C6 right now, simply because it's been available to buy for a year. Today, you can spring for a 65-inch C6 for $2,699 directly from LG, or you could buy a 65-inch G5 for $2,499 at Best Buy.

At the 55-inch size point, the LG C6 is hitting shelves at $1,999. Alternatively, the 55-inch LG G5 is $1,896 at Amazon.

Trust me: I understand the appeal of getting the newest version of something, especially when it's a big-time purchase like a TV. If you truly have your heart set on a 2026 model but the C6's current price is too high for your taste, I suggest waiting a few months. The C6 will go on sale eventually.

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Samsung has officially launched a pair of TVs that are the first of their type. The R95H and the R85H leverage an all-new type of technology that the brand is calling Micro RGB, and in the coming months, these sets will go toe to toe with similar RGB LED screens from Hisense, LG, TCL and Sony.

Recently, I was lucky enough to spend an entire afternoon with the R95H, the flagship model that occupies the very top spot of the Samsung 2026 TV lineup. And, for as impressive as this TV is, I'd much rather put that money towards Samsung's top-shelf OLED TV for 2026, the Samsung S95H.

As a TV expert, getting to see a brand-new type of TV technology is always a hoot. There's a ton of hype surrounding Samsung's Micro RGB TVs — and for good reason, too. But for now, I'd still rather park myself in front of an OLED TV, and I suspect that many home theater enthusiasts would, too.

The Micro RGB advantage

While all of these TV brands have their own, similar-sounding names for RGB LED technology, they're all building off a similar formula. Standard Mini-LED TVs use white backlights and a filter to produce color, but RGB LED backlighting taps red-, green- and blue-colored LEDs.

So, in Samsung's case, while you'll almost certainly enjoy a bright, colorful HDR picture on its top-shelf Mini-LED TV for 2026 (the QN80H), a Micro RGB TV like the R95H delivers brighter, purer color in addition to the benefits that typically come with bright, carefully controlled LEDs arranged into separate zones.

When I saw the R95H at Samsung headquarters last month, some basic tests seemed to bear this out. According to my results (which are subject to change when we formally test the R95H again in our lab), the unit I measured covered about 92% of the BT.2020 color gamut, which is the highest I've seen on a TV that isn't built around QD-OLED technology.

The R95H was also pretty bright in HDR, though my measurements of roughly 1,700 to 1,800 nits on a 10% white window in Samsung's Filmmaker mode were lower than what I expected based on my understanding of the technology.

On paper, this is a winning formula. In person, it's a feast for the eyes. But as I cycled through colorful, visually appealing content on the R95H, I couldn't help but feel drawn towards the brand's flagship OLED right down the hall.

For as good as Samsung Micro RGB TVs seem to be in 2026, I'd still rather buy a top-shelf OLED. There's still plenty of time for this new tech to sweep me off my feet, but for now, it just can't do what Samsung OLEDs can do.

The OLED advantage

For as bright as the Samsung R95H gets, it's still reliant on LED backlights. OLED TVs —like the Samsung S95H — don't need a backlight. Every single pixel in the display is self-illuminating. This advantage not only allows for consistently perfect black levels, it allows for that unmistakable OLED look.

OLED TVs can drive a ton of light to a tiny cluster of pixels in the way that makes an the picture look eerily realistic. For as good as Samsung's best Micro RGB display is at creating highlights and controlling contrast, it can't replicate pixel-level dimming.

OK, but what about color? The R95H holds this distinct advantage over many of the best OLED TVs on the market, but consider the brand's top OLED TV of 2025, the Samsung S95F. According to our tests, the S95F covers about 90% of the BT.2020 color gamut. That's very, very close to the 92% figure I measured on the R95H.

In addition, we clocked the S95F's HDR highlight brightness at around 2,100 nits. When paired with the precision of pixel-level dimming, highlights practically leap off the S95F's screen.

Critically, were you to look at the S95F OLED side by side with the R95H Micro RGB TV, your eyes would almost certainly pick up on the contrast-related benefits of the S95F before they'd notice the R95H's slightly punchier color.

Samsung Micro RGB vs OLED: pricing and outlook

As eye-opening as some of these performance specs are, they're even more valuable if the pricing of these TVs is taken into consideration. Here's how Samsung's top Micro RGB TV stacks up against the brand's flagship OLED at launch:

The R95H and the S95H are the same price across the board save for the 65-inch size point, which is about $200 cheaper on the Micro RGB side. All things being (mostly) equal, I'd rather splash out on the OLED and its jaw-dropping contrast. (And, not for nothing, but the S95H is available in a 55-inch screen size for folks who want something smaller than 65 inches.)

There's hope, however, for anyone looking to indulge in the Micro RGB experience without spending over $3,000 in the coming months. Samsung is also rolling out a step-down Micro RGB TV called the R85H. Unlike the R95H, this set is available in a 55-inch model, and it starts at $1,599. The 65-inch R85H will set you back $2,099, while the 75- and 85-inch models are on sale for $2,799 and $3,999, respectively.

Over the next few years, more brands will jump on the RGB LED bandwagon. Prices will likely come down and the technology will probably get better. There may come a day where a Samsung-branded Micro RGB TV becomes more appealing to me than its award-winning, quantum dot-enhanced OLED TVs. But that day isn't today.

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The S90H is Samsung’s newest mid-range OLED TV, and the successor to one of the best OLED TVs of 2025, the Samsung S90F. Naturally, it’s got big shoes to fill.

Last year, the S90F’s quantum dot-enhanced display was one of its primary benefits. It’s one of the features that sets the S90F apart from its primary competitor — the LG C5 — since quantum dots allow for better overall color volume than what we measured on the C5’s standard WOLED panel.

This year, however, it would appear as though Samsung has traded the S90’s QD-OLED panel for a run-of-the-mill WOLED display. This could have a pretty significant impact on the S90H’s performance year over year — and perhaps an impact on how some folks will shop for an OLED TV in 2026 and beyond.

The QD-OLED advantage

Choosing between QD-OLED and WOLED wasn't something any of us had to worry ourselves with until relatively recently, when Samsung Display began manufacturing quantum dot-enhanced OLED displays. At first, you could only find the technology within Samsung's flagship OLED series. In recent years, it trickled down into the brand's mid-range tier.

This was great news for people who were hesitant to splash out on a top-shelf TV, but who nevertheless wanted to enjoy the key benefit of quantum dot-enhanced OLED displays: added color volume.

Unlike WOLED displays, which rely on white light and color filtering to produce color, QD-OLED displays energize quantum dots with blue light — no color filter required. It's a much more efficient process, resulting in brighter, more voluminous color than what you'll typically see on comparably priced, WOLED-equipped TVs.

Last year, we saw the QD-OLED advantage on display when we tested both the LG C5 (WOLED) with the 65-inch Samsung S90F. Both sets delivered about 1,200 nits of HDR highlight brightness in their most-accurate picture modes, but the S90F covered about 89% of the BT.2020 color gamut while the C5 clocked in at about 76%.

This year, things have changed. According to a recent report at DisplaySpecifications, the entire S90H series will leverage WOLED displays. This means that, in some regions, the 55- and 65-inch versions of the S90F represent the last mid-range Samsung OLEDs to come with quantum-dot color.

If you're interested in buying a new, Samsung-branded, quantum dot-enhanced OLED display this year, you'll have to spring for one of the TV-maker's top models. (In other words, start saving up for the Samsung S95H.)

Interestingly, though, the S90H will be the first mid-range OLED to feature Samsung's glare-free display. Until now, this feature was only available on the brand's flagship-level models.

It's as though Samsung has traded the S90 Series' quantum-dot color for the matte-style display. You'll have to decide for yourself if that's a worthwhile trade, but for my money, I'd rather have quantum dots in my back pocket.

Samsung S90H: outlook

The jury won't be out on the Samsung S90H until we finish putting it through its paces in our testing lab. However, we recently tested and reviewed its primary competitor, the LG C6, and saw no significant improvement in the C6's color volume year over year. Just as the C5 covers about 76% of the BT.2020 color space, so too does the all-new C6.

If the S90H is using a similar WOLED-style panel as the C6, I expect a very similar test result on Samsung's side. WOLED-equipped TVs have certainly seen incremental improvements to HDR brightness in recent years, but without the high-level engineering typically reserved for flagship OLEDs (like the LG G5), it's been difficult for them to make the jump to the benchmark set by QD-OLED.

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I always thought that my budget Samsung TU7000 4K TV was decent for my needs. Streaming the best movies, playing the latest video games, and casually watching cable TV shows worked fine for me for the last five years.

But I didn’t realize how much I was missing out on until I traded up to an OLED TV.

Making the jump from my old QLED to the Samsung S85F was like stepping out of a dark room into the daylight. The difference is night and day, and now I don't think I could go back to an LED TV.

Gaming finally feels next-gen

I’m not a hardcore gamer, but I own multiple consoles: the PlayStation 5 and the Nintendo Switch 2. My old TV was limited to a 60Hz refresh rate (it didn’t even have HDMI 2.1 ports), so my games felt sluggish and slow, especially in racing games like Gran Turismo 7.

The moment I plugged my PlayStation 5 into my new Samsung S85F, I instantly felt a difference. Navigating the in-game menus, taking sharp turns when racing, and suddenly stepping on the gas and brake pedals in GT7 felt far more responsive thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate. I finally felt like I had a competitive edge.

Combined with the brighter and more color-accurate OLED panel, Samsung’s AI mode — a highlight in our review of the set — also boosted up my games, making them look a lot more vibrant than before by kicking up the backlight brightness.

When playing Stray I noticed the orange in cats’ fur looked more fluffy and clear. And even the neon red in a nearby sign stuck right out and popped. All of these small details were missing before when I was playing on the TU7000.

The improvement to gaming alone would’ve made the upgrade worth it.

Picture quality is next level

Gaming on the Samsung S85F opened my eyes to some of OLED’s biggest advantages over LED TVs, but the more obvious change came when I switched the input on my TV back to my cable box for the first time.

While the TU7000 was never bad for watching regular TV and casual streaming, the S85F produces better black levels. Darker scenes looked way more dark, and not gray, like they did on the TU7000. Contrast is also excellent, and the colors are much richer, without being overblown.

My favorite show, “Chicago Fire,” instantly came to life. In the “One Chicago” crossover episode, "Reckoning," when the show’s suspect breaks into a staging area and sets it on fire, the bright orange flames really lit up my dark living room. And, the shining silver fire extinguisher on the wall looked real enough to touch.

Watching this show at night in a completely dark room was a real treat that my old TV never delivered on. I never realized all these details on the TU7000 before, as the LED panel overblown and washed out colors. I really felt like I was getting a theatre experience.

UI feels snappier, and upscaling is better

Samsung’s Tizen OS has its critics, and I have always been one of them. On my old TU7000, the UI felt way too sluggish. Opening a streaming app like YouTube took a few seconds longer than it should have — and even switching inputs was a drag.

With my new Samsung S85F TV jumping five years ahead in processor technology, this problem was almost instantly solved. Apps open much quicker, and the interface looks much cleaner and refined.

Upscaling works better, too. When I was watching a standard 1080p broadcast of a NASCAR race on local network TV, I noticed that the stock cars looked much sharper. A lot of edge images like the track barriers, the sharp lines in cars looked smoother than before. Compression also seemed to be less of a problem than it did on my TU7000, as putting my face closer to the screen, I noticed less graininess than I did before.

Best of all, Samsung’s Motion Xcelerator technology seems to work much better than advertised, as the upscaling never felt behind, and I pleasantly enjoyed the race.

It was time for an upgrade

I have some great memories with the TU7000, but it was time for an upgrade. If you’re hanging onto a TV that you purchased in the last five years like I have, then jumping up to an OLED TV — even a more affordable one like the S85F — results in a huge performance bump.

While I’m curious what one of the higher-end Samsung models would look like in my home (the S95F is particularly tempting!) I'm genuinely pleased with the S85F. It’s excellent in terms of image quality, processing power, and gaming performance.

Not quite sure which OLED to go for? Check out our guide to the best OLED TVs if you’re looking for something to scratch that upgrade itch.

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When I started reviewing TVs over 12 years ago, OLED TVs were incredibly expensive and arrived with some considerable caveats relating to brightness and longevity. These days, many of the best OLED TVs are relatively affordable, and the technology is lightyears ahead of what I saw at the start of my career.

As a result, it gets tougher each year to narrow down my most-anticipated OLED TVs. With spring upon us, many of the best OLED TV-makers are in the process of releasing their latest lineups, including sets that are destined to wind up on our year-end list of the best TVs money can buy.

It wasn't easy, but I've whittled my list of the most-exciting OLEDs of the year down to just three picks. They're the sets I'm most eager to get my hands on, and the very OLED TVs I expect to win over the most hearts and minds in 2026.

LG G6

LG's latest flagship-level OLED is a wonderous sight to behold. It's the newest, upgraded version of the LG G5, one of the best TVs I've ever seen, so to say I have high expectations for it is an understatement.

First, let's get one thing out of the way: The G6 will hit shelves as one of the priciest TVs on the market. Yes, that's a massive bummer, but if it follows the same price trajectory of its predecessor, you can expect to see huge discounts on the G6 deep into the year.

In fact, right now, an argument can be made that the year-old, heavily discounted LG G5 is one of the better deals you can get after you factor in its price-to-performance ratio.

The G6 leverages the newest version of LG Display's RGB Tandem OLED display. Last year, the first iteration of this panel proved hugely successful, as the G5 remains one of the brightest OLEDs we've ever tested.

The RGB Tandem 2.0 display is equipped with a feature LG has dubbed Hyper Radiant Color Technology. From what I've seen from a couple of hands-on demonstrations, it's brighter and more colorful than its predecessor — something I genuinely have a hard time wrapping my head around.

But the biggest improvement involves color banding, otherwise known as posterization. You've probably seen this visual artifact before, even if you don't recognize it by name. It happens where a display struggles to blend soft, subtle transitions in color or brightness, resulting in what looks like a series of stripes where a gradient ought to be.

Based on a demo I received at LG headquarters, it would appear as though LG's engineers have cleaned up the G Series' occasional color banding significantly year over year. With this issue ironed out, rival OLED-makers might have lost a step compared to the G6.

Samsung S95H

The Samsung S95H is the newest flagship OLED from Samsung and a direct follow-up to the Samsung S95F, one of the best TVs we tested in 2025. Like its predecessor, the S95H is built around quantum dot-OLED technology, which typically allows for brighter, purer color than what we usually see on OLED TVs that leverage standard OLED panels.

The S95H and its upgraded QD-OLED panel will go head to head with the LG G6 this year. From what I've seen, this showdown will be a close one.

I recently spent an entire afternoon with the S95H and I couldn't stop watching "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." (It's a testament to how good the S95H looks that I was able to stomach more than ten minutes of that dreadful movie.)

We haven't formally tested the S95H, but I can confirm that it's brighter than last-year's S95F, particularly when it comes to HDR highlight brightness. I anticipate that the S95H's QD-OLED panel will edge out the G6 when it comes to overall color volume, but in terms of sheer brightness, it's anyone's game.

During my visit to Samsung headquarters, the S95H was wall-mounted in order to draw attention to its newest feature: a brushed-metal frame that surrounds the screen. The display itself sits above the frame, which helped the picture pop in a well-lit setting.

The S95H is the third Samsung flagship OLED in a row to feature the brand's glare-free screen. Its matte-style finish all but eliminates direct glare, but in dim or well-lit rooms, it could have the added effect of raising the TV's perceived black levels. (In other words, the matte versus glossy screen debate will continue in 2026.)

Unsurprisingly, the S95H won't come cheap. It starts at $2,499 for a 55-inch model, and if trends continue this year, I don't see it dropping in price quite as steeply as LG's models the closer we get to the holiday shopping season.

LG W6 Wallpaper TV

The LG W6 (also known as the LG Wallpaper TV) is, without a doubt, the best-looking lifestyle TV I've ever seen. So-called lifestyle TVs are a relatively new class of TV that are built to harmonize with the viewer’s life and living space, both aesthetically and functionally. The majority of lifestyle TVs resemble framed, wall-mounted portraits, and when it comes to picture quality, most of them aren't quite as impressive as high-end TVs.

The LG W6 flips the script. It taps one of LG Display's top OLED panels (RGB Tandem 2.0) and places it within an ultra-thin, wall-mounted design that sits perfectly flush against the wall. This means you're getting a brilliant combination of cutting-edge design and all of the power of an LG-engineered, OLED-driven picture.

LG claims that the W6 can get up to 3.9 times brighter than "conventional OLEDs." Considering the high-water mark set by last-year's LG G5 (which used an older version of LG's RGB Tandem display), I'm willing to bet that it'll be one of the brightest OLEDs money can buy in 2026.

The W6 is also wireless, so you can enjoy its elegant design without having to see your pesky cables peeking out from behind the panel. It comes with LG's Zero Connect Box, which transmits the signal of your connected devices from up to 10 meters away.

Having seen this TV in action, I'm convinced that it will be wildly popular among a certain crowd that yearns for a top-shelf picture with a posh touch. It won't come cheap, but it'll certainly turn heads in any room.

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By all accounts, the LG C6 OLED is as near-flawless as last year’s C5 OLED, which was the best TV of 2025. In fact, it’s technically better than the C5 in just about every way. That means if you’re upgrading to an OLED for the first time, it’s going to feel like a massive step up from the TV you’re coming from.

However, if you’re coming from last year’s LG C5 — or even 2024’s LG C4 OLED — the C6 isn’t a huge leap, prioritizing performance improvements that are actually detectable to the eye for a smattering of AI features that don’t really move the needle one way or the other.

There’s no doubt the C6 is an improvement over its predecessor, no matter how small. You’re no worse off buying last year’s C5 at a deep discount, or waiting until the back half of the year when the C6 inevitably drops its price to make way for LG’s next addition to the OLED lineup, but if you don’t mind paying the premium the C6 OLED is still the TV we’d recommend for most folks.

LG C6 OLED review: Price and release date

The C6 is part of LG’s 2026 OLED lineup. It launched in March 2026, starting at $1,399 for the 42-inch version and $2,699 for the 65-inch. We reviewed the 65-inch model, but you’ll be able to choose from four different sizes:

• LG C6 OLED (42-inch): $1,399.99
• LG C6 OLED (48-inch): $1,599.99
• LG C6 OLED (55-inch): $1,999.99
• LG C6 OLED (65-inch): $2,699.99

These prices are in line with the ones that launched alongside the C5, and you can expect to see similar, if not identical, performance no matter which size you get. It’s also important to note that the baseline C6 foregoes the 77-inch and 83-inch options that the C5 OLED released with. This time, LG has taken a different approach to the C6’s larger counterpart by categorizing it as a completely different model called the C6H.

The LG C6H OLED includes those 77- and 83-inch options, and throws in a newer, brighter RGB Tandem OLED panel in place of the C6’s standard WOLED panel. Of course, that upgrade brings a major price hike with it — $3,699 for the 77-inch model, and a whopping $5,299 for the 83-inch.

LG C6 OLED review: Design

The LG C6 OLED is a beautiful-looking TV. It’s got a decently thin profile at just 1.8 inches in depth, but it still feels well-constructed when moving it around. The perfect balance between sleek and sturdy.

It’s got a really nice, durable central pedestal with a brushed metal finish rather than dual legs, which I prefer, though your mileage may vary depending on the type of media console you have. Or, you can always just mount it on your wall.

I also like the faux-marble finish that LG installed on the back of the TV (which was also present in the C5), but after you set it up, you’re probably not going to be seeing the back all that much. Either way, the TV is minimalistic enough to fit into any living room, so you can rest assured that it won’t cramp your style.

LG C6 OLED review: Ports

The LG C6 comes with a suite of ports that is identical to the C5: You’ll get four HDMI 2.1 ports (a big selling point for gamers), one of them being eARC-compatible for those who want to pair the TV with one of the best soundbars, which we recommend doing.

You’ll get two USB-A ports as well, plus an Ethernet connection for improved internet performance. An optical digital audio out port, 3.5mm jack, serial port, and antenna/cable input are also present, as well as support for WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.3 for remote speaker and audio connections.

LG C6 OLED review: Performance

While testing out the LG C6 OLED, I watched a variety of TV shows and films to get an idea of just how good the follow-up to the LG C5 OLED was.

I started putting the C6 through its paces by using it in the way that most people will: Streaming. I watched a few scenes from 2025’sWeapons, and I was super pleased with the depth of color that came through. Not to be morbid, but I’ve never seen fake blood look so good. I also streamed an episode of Hulu’s Paradise, and the show’s cool blue tones really popped on the C6, which only added to the show’s atmospheric pilot.

Video streaming on YouTube looked similarly fantastic, from immersive 8K walking tours of Shinjuku to retro clips from Cartoon Network’s Teen Titans. I was never not happy with what I was seeing on the screen, which speaks to just how great of a TV the C6 is.

The TV has a nice selection of different picture modes that can really level-up your viewing experience. Standard, Eco, Filmmaker, and Vivid modes are just some of the presets you’ll be able to play around with, all of them bringing worthwhile enhancements to the table. Filmmaker Mode should still be your default, however, as it makes everything look warmer and more cinematic, especially when viewing in a dark room. Support for Dolby Vision over HDR10+ is a welcome bonus here, too.

As a gamer, though, the biggest highlight of the LG C6 is its Game Optimizer mode, which cuts down on input lag and boosts FPS on both console (4K at 120Hz) and PC (up to 4K at 165Hz, a step up from the C5’s 144Hz max). While playing Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 with the game mode turned on, I was able to reach a consistent 120 frames per second without any noticeable tradeoffs in texture quality or ray-traced surfaces.

Switching on the variable refresh rate mode to remove screen tearing only made things better, and the reduced input lag had every button press feeling instantaneous. This mode is essential for anyone who plans to game on the C6.

The C6’s other AI enhancements, aside from the Game Optimizer, aren’t as impressive, but may vary depending on what content you consume the most. The AI HDR Remastering feature is supposed to detect SDR content and convert it to appear like HDR, but I didn’t think it worked all that well — it felt like it placed an unnatural-looking filter over what I was watching, and I just wasn’t a fan. There’s also an AI brightness control feature that senses the ambient light in the room and adjusts the screen’s brightness accordingly. I thought this worked fine, but I prefer having full control over on-the-fly brightness tweaks.

How we test TVs

We follow a standard testing protocol for every TV we review at Tom’s Guide. Our benchmarks include a series of technical and subject tests designed to rate the set’s performance.

For our technical tests, we use a Jeti spectraval 1501-HiRes spectroradiometer, a Klein K10-A colorimeter, a Murideo 8K-SIX-G Metal pattern generator, and Portrait Displays’ Calman TV-calibration software to take measurements. We also use a Leo Bodnar 4K Input Lag Tester for determining the TV’s gaming prowess.

Subjective tests vary based on the reviewer, but usually feature anecdotes from a diverse selection of movies, TV shows, and other content reflecting the types of things you may actually want to watch on the TV.

LG C6 OLED review: Test results

Similarly-priced TVs

From our test results, you can see that the C6, like its predecessor, really excels when it comes to brightness. At 355 nits of SDR brightness, the C6 pulls out ahead of its similarly-priced competitors like the Samsung S90F OLED (255 nits) and the Sony Bravia 8 II (103 nits). When it comes to HDR brightness, it’s on par with both of those TVs at 1,355 nits (the S90F and Bravia 8 II reaching 1,231 nits and 1,584 nits, respectively).

In the Delta-E department, which is how we measure a TV’s color accuracy, the LG C6 OLED is also a high performer compared to its competition. When it comes to Delta-E, the lower the number we get as a result, the better, and in the case of the C6, we got a Delta-E of 1.53. The LG C5 got a better Delta-E result at 1.25 funnily enough, and both still get slightly outperformed by the Samsung S90F’s Delta-E of 1.12. You probably wouldn’t notice this when watching with the naked eye, though — all three have great color accuracy.

When it comes to gaming, the C6 is an absolute powerhouse with only 9.1ms of input latency in gaming mode, the same as the C5 and the Samsung S90F. When paired with the C6’s impressive brightness and color accuracy, you end up getting a very balanced experience that is a joy to behold.

LG C6 OLED review: Audio

If you’re like me and typically don’t like stock TV speakers, the LG C6 OLED most likely won’t change your mind. The C6’s speakers aren’t terrible by any means — they don’t crackle or buzz even at high volumes — but like most TVs, the sound is mostly swallowed up by the wall behind it.

The C6 does include some AI enhancements for audio, but none of them made much of an impact on me during my test period. In fact, I really did not enjoy the AI-enhanced dialogue clarity mode, which raised speaking volumes to an almost irritating degree and completely washed out all other audio in any given scene. Unless you want it to sound like the actors are speaking directly into your ears, I don’t think you’ll get too much use out of this feature.

If you want your LG C6 setup to sound its best, I recommend getting one of the best soundbars.

LG C6 OLED review: Interface and apps

The C6’s webOS 26 is really easy to use, but most of its improvements from webOS 25 are AI-centric, so if that’s not your cup of tea, there’s not much to be excited about here. Still, I think the layout of the home screen, menu navigation, and OS performance are all great.

I didn’t run into any noticeable bugs or lagtime like I did with Tizen OS on the Samsung S85F OLED — webOS 26 ran smooth as butter, especially in conjunction with the new Magic Remote.

WebOS 26 leans much harder into AI features than webOS 25 did, which introduces Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot integration for more personalized recommendations and AI-powered search results. These worked fine for me in practice, but it’s not a feature I would personally use much, if at all. If you make use of AI in your daily life, you may like these additions, but if you don’t, they’ll probably be meaningless to you.

LG C6 OLED review: Remote

I quite like the 2026 version of LG’s Magic Remote. In practice, the remote functions essentially like a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con. It pairs your usual buttons with a motion-sensing point-and-click function that’s super easy to switch between on the fly, which makes menu navigation and typing less time-consuming. The center scroll wheel is nice to have, too, and it’ll get you to the end of your Netflix algorithm much faster than button-pressing your way there.

Beyond that, the remote features dedicated app buttons for Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+, as well as buttons for settings, inputs, and the home screen. There’s also an AI button that allows you to choose from the TV’s AI-enhancing features, and voice control support. My favorite addition to the remote is the replacement of the 2025 version’s accessibility button — now, there’s a completely customizable heart button that you can program to do whatever you want, whether it’s your favorite streaming app or a specific TV function.

The only quirk I don’t love about the remote is that there’s no dedicated mute button. To mute the TV, you have to hold the “volume down” button for a second, which is slightly annoying at worst. But you can assign the mute function to that aforementioned programmable button, so there is a workaround if it bothers you as much as it did me.

LG C6 OLED review: Verdict

The LG C6 OLED, like the C5 when it launched in 2025, is one of the best OLED TVs you’ll find this year. It’s a brilliant-looking TV, both in physical design and on-screen performance. You’ll get top-tier brightness and color, best-in-class gaming features, and an easy-to-use OS that significantly cuts the fat out of the navigation experience.

As I said earlier, however, this TV is only an incremental improvement over the C5, and most won’t even pick up on those improvements during use. Not only that, but you can buy the nearly just-as-good C5 for over $1,000 less.

If your mind is made up on buying the LG C6 OLED, you won’t be disappointed. This is LG’s best-yet mid-range OLED TV, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t at least mention the similar-performing C5 — or, if you’re looking to go with a competitor, the Samsung S90F and S95F OLED. You’re almost equally as likely to be as happy with those, and you’ll save a good amount of cash in the process.

The C6 OLED is a strong contestant for the title of best TV of 2026. Now the ball is in Samsung and Sony’s court to show us if they can produce something better.

It's that time again. As the weather warms, many of the best TVs of the year are just now rolling out to stores. LG and Samsung, makers of some of the best OLED TVs you can buy, are launching a slate of new OLEDs for 2026, and among those are the ever-popular entry-level models are the LG B6 and the Samsung S85H.

The B6 is the follow-up to one of our top-value OLEDs of 2025, the LG B5. The S85H is the successor to an affordable OLED we recently awarded four stars, the Samsung S85F.

We haven't formally tested either of these OLED TVs yet, so we don't yet know how they stack up when it comes to picture quality and overall performance. That said, it's worth seeing how their specs, features and overall designs compare to one another.

LG B6 vs Samsung S85H: specs compared

First, let's talk about screen size availability. On LG's website, the B6 is only listed in 48-, 55- and 65-inch size options. I fully expect 77- and 83-inch versions of the B6 to arrive in sometime in the coming months in order to compete with the 77- and 83-inch versions of the S85H.

It's also likely that LG will refer to these models with a different model name — the same strategy the brand is using to distinguish the 77- and 83-inch C6H OLEDs from the 42- to 65-inch versions of the C6.

Both of these entry-level OLED TVs support 4K games at up to 120Hz, but the B6 can kick it up to 144Hz with VRR enabled (a benefit for PC gamers).

The B6 supports Dolby Vision, the most popular enhanced HDR format on the market. Like all Samsung sets, the S85H doesn't support Dolby Vision, offering the similar-in-function HDR10+ in its place. The S85H is also one of the first Samsung TVs to arrive with HDR10+ Advanced, a royalty-free alternative to Dolby Vision. From here on out, HDR10+ Advanced will compete directly with Dolby Vision 2, another new HDR format.

LG B6 vs Samsung S85H: design

We won't fully understand the ins and outs of these TVs' respective designs until we get our hands on them in the coming weeks. That said, based on information released by LG and Samsung, we can already tell that both TVs largely resemble their predecessors.

Thanks to the self-emissive nature of OLED displays, you can expect the B6 and S85H to showcase remarkably thin panels. In past years, their predecessors have featured a thicker chassis around their midsection.

Unlike the mid-range Samsung S90H and the flagship-level Samsung S95H, the entry-level S85H does not feature the brand's iconic (and divisive) glare-free display. Instead, its screen is glossy, just like the LG B6's screen.

This year, both LG OLEDs and Samsung OLEDs will arrive with slim, narrow remote controls with a minimal amount of buttons. As has been the case for several years now, Samsung is shipping its 2026 OLEDs with the Samsung Solar Cell remote, which conveniently charges via indoor/outdoor lighting. It's an eminently useful feature that I wish more TV brands would copy.

LG B6 vs Samsung S85H: smart platform and features

The B6 launches with the newest version of LG's proprietary smart platform, webOS 26. In recent years, webOS has seen some significant improvements to its user interface — in addition to a heaping helping of AI-based features I've yet to find a use for.

But no TV-maker has embraced AI over the last few release cycles as firmly as Samsung. The S85H arrives with Samsung's Vision AI suite fused to its Tizen-based smart platform, and while I can easily foresee myself not using many of its AI-based features, the Tizen experience as a whole has gotten a bit of a face lift this year.

After testing it out on higher-end Samsung TVs recently, I can safely say that the overall navigational experience feels faster and more intuitive. In the past, Tizen has felt clumsy, and it seems as though Samsung has taken additional steps to improve it this year.

One of my favorite aspects of entry-level OLED TVs is that they come jam-packed with many of the same features you'll find on higher-end OLEDs. This is the case with the B6 and the S85H, too.

Both models offer an impressive slate of gaming-related features. These include VRR, G-Sync compatibility and some variation of AMD's FreeSync, all of which allow for smother, artifact-free gaming.

As was the case with the B5 and S85F, the B6 and S85H are sure to be popular with budget-conscious gamers in the market for a powerful gaming TV with excellent performance. (It remains to be seen which set offers a faster response time.)

LG B6 vs Samsung S85H: outlook

I've had hardly any hands-on time with either of these entry-level OLEDs, so I can't speak to their performance. With that in mind, let's take a look at their current prices.

With the caveat that LG's current prices could tumble down to a more-agreeable "street price" in the coming months, the S85H's additional value is undeniable. We've yet to see what a 77- or 83-inch LG B6 could cost, but from where I'm sitting, spending less on a 77-inch S85H than a 65-inch B6 seems like a no-brainer.

Obviously, there's a lot riding on the performance of these competing OLEDs. We'll have a much better idea of which TV comes out on top after we've put them through their paces in our test lab.

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Spring has sprung, which means many of the best TVs of the year are just now reaching store shelves. Samsung, makers of some of the best OLED TVs you can buy, is busy rolling out its 2026 OLED lineup, including two of its top TVs of the year: the S90H and the S95H.

The S90H is a new, upgraded version of one of our favorite mid-range OLEDs of 2025, the Samsung S90F. Meanwhile, the S95H is an all-new version of the brand's sensational flagship model, the Samsung S95F.

Recently, I had the good fortune of going hands-on with both the S90H and the S95H at Samsung headquarters. We haven't formally tested either set yet, so the jury is still out on how they stack up when it comes to performance data. Nevertheless, while we don’t have formal test data on its performance just yet, I spent enough time with both to give you the scoop on how they stack up.

Samsung S90H vs S95H: specs compared

When sizing up these two sets on paper, they look remarkably similar. They're built around the same processor and run the same software suite.

And, like all Samsung TVs, neither the S90H nor the S95H supports Dolby Vision, the most popular HDR format. That said, both models are among the first Samsung TVs to arrive with HDR10+ Advanced, a royalty-free alternative to Dolby Vision. In 2026 and beyond, it will compete directly with Dolby Vision 2, another new HDR format.

Folks who are in the market for a smaller-sized OLED TV have a couple of extra options in the S90H. Like its predecessor, this mid-range OLED will be available in 42- and 28-inch sizes (though neither will come with quantum-dot color).

Samsung S90H vs S95H: design

When I spent some time with the Samsung S95H (seen above), it was wall-mounted in a living room-style staging area, in part to emphasize its newest design flourish: a metal frame that surrounds its picture. This is the primary design difference between the S90H and its higher-end sibling, since the S90H offers a standard, black-bezel display.

It's tough to see unless you're up close to the S95H's metal frame, but the design helps to make the picture pop. Rather than sitting within the frame from a recessed position, the S95H's OLED display sits above the frame, slightly lifting the picture. The brushed-metal material occasionally caught light, which some viewers may find distracting during daytime viewing.

I don't mind the look of the S95H's frame when the TV is mounted on a wall, but I must note that this frame is attached to the panel even if the TV isn't wall-mounted. I might eventually decide that the shimmering, brushed-metal frame looks less natural when the S95H is resting on a credenza or media console.

Like the last two flagship OLEDs that preceded it, the S95H's screen features Samsung's glare-free finish. But 2026 marks the first year that the S90 Series will also feature the brand's matte-style screen. As a result, both models do a bang-up job at blunting the impact of intense glare from windows or bright light sources.

This may or may not be good news depending on your preferences. In years past, I would have recommended the S90 Series for people who wanted a Samsung OLED with a glossy screen. It would seem as though the debate between matte or glossy OLED screens will continue this year.

Samsung S90H vs S95H: performance

We're still in the process of formally testing the both of these models to get a clear sense of various performance attributes (like peak brightness, color accuracy and color volume) so I can't say for certain how these sets stack up when it comes to picture quality. I can safely say, however, that the S95H is undoubtedly the better-performing OLED between the two.

Samsung claims that the S95H is "brighter than ever before," and I'm inclined to believe that claim. Last year, we clocked the S95F at just over 2,000 nits when measuring HDR highlight brightness, and I expect the S95H to exceed that measurement.

The S90H appears a touch brighter than its predecessor, the S90F, but I don't expect the jump in brightness to be very significant. Last year, the S90F topped out at around 1,200 nits of HDR highlight brightness, and while there are probably a marginal improvement this year, I wouldn't bet on a massive boost.

Throughout my time with these TVs, colors appeared bright, voluminous and accurate on both sets when in Samsung's Filmmaker mode, but the S95H's added brightness goes a long way towards justifying its added cost compared to the S90H. That said, I ought to stress just how impressive the S90H looks, even alongside its pricier counterpart.

From where I'm sitting, it's shaping up to be a similar story this year: Samsung's mid-range OLED will be an excellent, mid-range OLED for A/V enthusiasts who value picture quality, but the S95H will continue to be the preferred option among those shopping for the best possible performance.

Samsung S90H vs S95H: smart platform and features

Both of these TVs ship with Samsung's Tizen-based smart platform, and from what I've seen so far, this year's iteration is very similar to what we saw on 2025 Samsung TVs. I've had my fair share of issues with Samsung's software in the past, so I was happy to see some minor changes made to the Smart Hub user interface, like a quick menu at the top of the home page with key menu options.

Here's some good news for people who intend to save some money on the lower-end S90H: Both of these TVs support most of the same gaming features despite their gap in price. You'll get 4K gaming at 120Hz (and up to 165Hz) across all four of their HDMI 2.1 inputs, and there are plenty of extra gaming enhancements, too, like FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync compatibility. (The 42-inch S90H will support FreeSync Premium.)

Samsung S90H vs S95H: outlook

We won't have the final word on these TVs until we finish testing them. However, we can see how both of these sets compare when it comes to their debut pricing.

The S90H's smaller-sized options will surely be a popular pick among OLED TV-shoppers looking for something a bit more modest. But if you compare the cost of each series' 55- to 83-inch models, the S95H's eye-watering price immediately jumps out.

Just as the S90F was the more value-forward option between that set and the S95F, I fully expect the S90H to play the same role alongside the S95H. For some people, the S95H's performance related benefits — namely, its higher brightness — will be well worth the upcharge.

Other people will understandably feel more comfortable spending much less on the S90H. Make no mistake: Despite its limitations relative to the S95H, the S90H is a fantastic-looking OLED TV. Moreover, it's packed with a near-identical slate of features, which I suspect goes a long way towards softening a shopper's fear that they might be missing out on the flagship model.

In any event, one constant will carry over into 2026: Both the S90H and S95H will steadily fall in price the further we get into the year.

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It’s new-TV season, and the biggest brands in the industry are rolling out their freshest models. Samsung, makers of some of the best TVs on the market, is launching a slate of new sets for every size and budget.

The brand’s latest lineup includes a follow-up to one of the best OLED TVs of 2025, the Samsung S95F. This year’s mode is dubbed the Samsung S95H, and while it shares many of the same elements of its predecessor (like a quantum dot-enhanced OLED display, built-in smart features and more gaming features than you can shake a stick at), there are a handful of noteworthy upgrades that set it apart from the S95F.

I was recently lucky enough to go hands-on with the S95H at Samsung headquarters, and while I don’t have formal test data on its performance just yet, I’m already quite familiar with this high-end OLED. Here’s how it stacks up against its predecessor.

Samsung S95H vs S95F: specs compared

On paper, the main set of features on both of these TVs is largely the same. They're available in the same selection of sizes and are powered by the same processor.

Like all Samsung TVs, neither model supports Dolby Vision, the most widely used, enhanced HDR format. However, the newer S95H is one of the first Samsung TVs to arrive with HDR10+ Advanced, the newest, royalty-free Dolby Vision alternative. Its intended to compete directly with Dolby Vision 2, the newest version of Dolby Vision HDR.

Samsung S95H vs S95F: Design

When I spent an afternoon with the all-new S95H (seen above), it was wall-mounted in a cozy staging area to emphasize the series' newest, most eye-catching feature: a metal frame that surrounds its picture.

Rather than sitting within the frame from a recessed position, the OLED panel itself sits above the metallic frame, which elegantly lifts the entire picture closer to the viewer ever so slightly. The brushed-metal material occasionally caught light, giving the design a unique (albeit divisive) visual flare.

I don't mind the look of the S95H's frame when the TV is mounted on a wall, but it's important to mention that this frame is attached to the panel no matter what. I've yet to watch content on the S95H while the TV is attached to a stand, but I suspect that I might find the frame to be visually busy if it's not mounted on a wall.

Like the last two Samsung S95 Series OLEDs that preceded it, the S95H's screen features Samsung's now-iconic, glare-free finish, so it does a remarkable job of limiting the intensity of direct glare. (This means that the debate between matte or glossy OLED screens will continue into 2026.)

Compared to last-year's S95F (seen above), the newest design of Samsung's flagship OLED sets itself apart the most with its metallic frame. However, the S95F features an entirely different connectivity setup that hasn't carried over into 2026: the inclusion of Samsung's One Connect Box.

The One Connect Box is a separate unit that houses all of the S95F's connectivity options, including HDMI inputs. This box attached to the back of the S95F's stand, but it could also be moved around the TV. For folks with very particular home theater setups (or those who opt to wall-mount the S95F), the One Connect Box offers a ton of flexibility.

This year, the S95H's HDMI inputs are part of the panel. I could very much see this being a deal-breaker for anyone who had their sights set on a high-end Samsung OLED because of the inclusion of Samsung's One Connect Box, but for most people, the lack of a box likely won't even register.

Samsung S95H vs S95F: Performance

I wasn't able to formally test the S95H to measure things like peak brightness, color accuracy and color volume, so I can't compare performance benchmarks between these two sets. Still, I can report that the S95H does, in fact, seem to be an improvement over the S95F when it comes to some key metrics.

Samsung claims that the S95H is "brighter than ever before," and I'm inclined to believe that claim. Last year, we clocked the S95F at around 2,200 nits when measuring HDR highlight brightness, so the S95H will very likely exceed that measurement.

To my eye, the brightness boost most significantly affects specular highlight brightness, which is a fancy way of describing very small, intense pools of brightness that might show up during cinematic content. During "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," for instance, the flashing sparks flying off of light sabers gave the picture a tremendous sense of depth and clarity.

Highlight brightness is especially important on an OLED TV, since its self-lit pixels are already doing a ton of heavy lifting in the contrast department. When all of the test data shakes out, I do expect the S95H to best the S95F when it comes to highlight brightness, but I'll be curious to see how its full-screen average picture brightness compares to last-year's model.

The same can be said for some of the finer details, like the S95H's color accuracy and its ability to showcase near-black shadow detail. I don't expect these areas of performance to get worse year over year, but how well they've improved on the newest model (if at all) remains to be seen.

Samsung S95H vs S95F: Smart platform and features

The S95H arrives with a refreshed version of Samsung's Tizen-based smart platform that's very similar to what we saw on various 2025 Samsung TVs. As someone who's had issues with the user experience of Samsung's software in the past, I was happy to see some minor changes made to the interface that make navigation a bit easier. The newer S95H, for instance, has an ever-present menu bar at the top of the screen that provides quick access to important settings.

By and large, though, the S95H is built around a similar software suite as the year-old S95F. It also comes with nearly all of the same streaming- and gaming-related features.

Both sets support 4K gaming at 120Hz (and up to 165Hz) across all four of their HDMI 2.1 inputs. You're also getting a bevy of critical gaming enhancements like FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync compatibility — same deal as last year.

In other words, I don't expect that these TVs' various bells and whistles will be the deciding factor for anyone choosing between them.

Samsung S95H vs S95F: Outlook

I won't know for sure which of these TVs is the better-performing model until we process all of our test data and spend more time with the S95H. That said, I can speak to the pricing of the S95H and show you how it compares to the current pricing of its predecessor.

Having been on store shelves for a year, the Samsung S95F's sale prices are significantly lower than the recently announced launch prices of the newer, upgraded S95H. This isn't surprising, as nearly every TV on the market steadily drops in price up to (and after) the release of newer models.

Right now, you can get the 65-inch Samsung S95F for $2,199 at Best Buy. That's $1,200 less than what you'll have to shell out for the 65-inch S95H, which is as much as some TVs cost altogether.

Ultimately, you'll have to decide if the S95H's new design and its ostensible performance upgrades are worth the added cost. Having yet to see its official test results, I'd be hesitant to splash out on the S95H until it's had some time on the shelf to dip in price. The S95F is a stunning TV, and if the S95H only improves on the margins, I can't see myself recommending it over the S95F until it goes on sale.

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After three long months of waiting since its announcement at CES 2026, we finally have an LG C6 OLED here at our labs in New York.

We spent some time earlier in the week putting the TV through its paces and we’ve collected our first bit of data on how LG’s mid-range OLED — and one of the best-selling TVs in the world — performs.

The results are… well, less exciting than we hoped compared to last year’s LG C5 OLED, but if you plan on upgrading from an older C1, C2 or C3 OLED, then we’ve got great news.

LG C6 OLED metrics at a glance

Before we compare it against some older models, let’s walk through our test results together so you know what each score represents.

SDR Brightness: As much as I wish every piece of content was mastered for high-dynamic range playback (HDR), we have around eight-plus decades of content that was shot in standard dynamic range (SDR). This brightness number tells us how bright the content will be in a 10% window. In full screen, we're looking at around 616 nits.

Delta-E: Delta, if you remember back to math class, just means "the difference between". Delta-E, in this case, measures the difference between the colors shown on screen and the colors we put out on a test pattern. The lower this number is, the more accurate a TV's colors are.

Rec.709, UHDA-P3, Rec2020 Color Gamut: We'll knock all three of these out next. Each of these tests measures color volume in increasingly larger areas of the visible color spectrum. The easiest one to cover is Rec709; UHDA-P3 is the standard color space for HDR; and Rec2020 is the widest color gamut we currently test for. Very few TVs reach 90% or higher.

HDR Brightness: Like SDR brightness but, you know, for HDR content. We report on HDR brightness in a 10% window to keep everything kosher, but in a 100% window the C6 OLED reaches 236 nits.

LG C6 Series vs C5 vs C4 vs C3

In isolation, the LG C6's numbers tell a pretty great story — it's bright in SDR, brighter in HDR, and genuinely covers the bases in terms of color.

That's the good news.

The bad news is when you stack it against its previous two iterations, the LG C5 and LG C4 OLED. The C6 certainly has the edge in almost every category, but a 200- to 300-nit difference in brightness and a couple of percentage points in color really aren't going to tip the scales that much in the LG C6's favor.

In fact, if that were all the differences between the models, it'd be very easy to say that you should skip the C6 and buy a C5 or C4 OLED at a discount.

But t's never quite that easy when it comes to TVs. There are a number of tough-to-quantify variables like improvements to navigational speed, upscaling, motion handling and color banding that you can't discern by simply looking at a test result table. For those bits, you'll have to wait for a full review written by one of Tom's Guide's knowledgeable reviewers.

What I can say is that there is a wide enough gap between the LG C6 and the C3 OLED to warrant an upgrade if that's the TV you're still using. Realistically, 200 nits of brightness isn't anything to get excited about, but 500 nits? Well, that's a significant bump up. Rec2020 color coverage going from the low 70s to the mid 70s should also create a pretty obvious difference in real-world performance.

My advice? Wait for our full C6 OLED review

So what should you do if you're on the fence? What if you've got, say, the LG C4 OLED or a Samsung OLED, and you're not sure about upgrading just yet?

My advice is to wait for the full Tom's Guide C6 OLED review.

Our full reviews are where the rubber meets the road. We can contextualize these numbers a lot better when we have real movies and TV shows playing, and not test patterns.

If you can hold off another week before buying (I know it's tough!) then we'll have a full breakdown of all the pros and cons of the C6 sometime next week.

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On Apple’s 50th anniversary, I can’t help but ponder the paths not taken. In recent years, the company almost brought a large, wireless charging mat to market called AirPower. At one point in time, Apple was reportedly developing an electric vehicle.

But of all the Apple products that never were, none have piqued my interest as much as the oft-rumored, Apple-branded smart TV. There have been Apple smart TV rumors as recently as late 2024, and while the company doesn’t seem to be focused on developing its own TV at the moment, I’d wager that we haven’t heard the last of these rumors.

Look, I’m not an Apple aficionado. I use an iPhone and AirPods, sure, but I’m nothing close to an Apple acolyte. That said, the thought of Apple going toe-to-toe with Samsung, LG and Sony — makers of some of the best TVs on the market — excites me. The company’s way into the market could be by way of the industry’s best display technology: OLED.

OLEDs blend excellent performance with elegant design — just like most Apple products

LG, Samsung and Sony, three of the biggest OLED TV-makers in the game, have mastered the art of building high-performance OLED TVs whose designs look as premium as the picture.

The best OLED TVs deliver excellent picture quality and eye-catching design elements, in large part because the technology allows for it. Because OLED TVs don't rely on a backlight, they offer benefits you won't find on even the best LED TVs, like perfect black levels, pixel-level dimming and ultra-wide viewing angles.

And, because there's no backlight packed into the panel, plenty of OLED TVs are mind-bogglingly thin. Some even offer a uniform profile so that they can be wall-mounted without a gap between the panel and the wall.

It's not hard to imagine Apple — a brand known for its sleek, minimalistic design approach — tapping OLED technology for its first foray into the TV market. Apple already leverages OLED displays for many of its products (including select iPhones and iPads), and the design flexibility associated with the display technology is seemingly aligned with Apple's philosophy of engineering thin, modern-looking products.

The relative ease with which OLED displays can be polished down into thin forms with clean lines also lends itself well to Apple's penchant for eliminating every-day, design-related pain points. If anyone can build a TV with a built-in, cable-management system that I'll consider using, it's probably Apple.

Perhaps there would, in fact, be an option for it to hang on the wall with a gap-free wall-mount, just as there is for LG's G Series OLED. A rechargeable, click wheel-equipped remote control with backlit buttons certainly seems like something Apple would pair with a smart TV of its own making.

But perhaps the biggest benefit of blending Apple design philosophy with a high-end smart TV has nothing to do with hardware at all — it's all about the software potential.

A TV that harmonizes with your iPhone, iPad and AirPods

Apple isn't unimpeachable when it comes to how it designs its software (Liquid Glass, anyone?). But for the most part, people have come to appreciate the brand's design language and how easy it is to navigate the software.

For instance, I appreciate how quickly my AirPods connect to my iPhone. I love how few hoops I have to jump through to securely rent or buy something from Apple TV+.

An Apple-made TV would likely be built around the brand’s tvOS software, which is what powers the Apple TV streaming box. I find the tvOS user interface to be just as snappy and easy to navigate as iOS, and a TV with the software suite built right in would likely eliminate my desire for a dedicated streaming device.

Apple wouldn't be the first brand to let people to control their smart TV with a smartphone, but it could be the best to do it.

There could be iOS app integration, for instance. Pulling up an iMessage group chat on my TV screen while my friends and I watch a new episode of "Severance" wouldn't exactly be my cup of tea, but I could imagine others getting a kick out of it. Accepting a FaceTime call on your TV? Sure, why not?

Bluetooth-enabled TVs are nothing new, but what if you could instantly swap from your Apple TV's on-board speakers to your AirPods? I mean, this already exists on Apple TV streaming devices.

The Apple ecosystem is more streamlined than Samsung's or Google's. Yes, this has plenty to do with its walled-off nature, but in a world of bloated operating systems stuffed with half-baked AI features, Apple is better poised to cultivate a useful smart TV experience that integrates an entire household of gadgets.

How much would an Apple OLED TV cost?

Let's not kid ourselves: An Apple OLED TV wouldn't come cheap. For one thing, the brand isn't exactly known for budget-friendly, first-generation products. Then you've got to factor in the going rate for a high-end OLED TV.

Upon release, flagships OLEDs from Samsung, LG and Sony cost multiple thousands of dollars in sizes 65 inches and above. These prices steadily drop throughout the year, but they never fall far enough that one can truly call them "cheap."

That's just the reality of buying a high-end OLED TV in 2026. And, while there are a handful of entry-level and mid-range options that offer the OLED experience at lower costs, I can't imagine Apple finally throwing its hat into this ring for anything less than a high-end TV to compete with flagships from Samsung and LG.

Unfortunately, there hasn't been anything in the rumor mill of late to suggest that Apple is actually considering entering the TV market, nor do I have any insider information on the matter. An Apple-branded OLED TV remains a dream — a highly realistic, downright-tangible dream.

But what about you? Would you spend what it would likely take to get your hands on an Apple OLED TV?

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If you’re shopping for an OLED TV, there’s an extra detail to consider in addition to the size, performance and price of your screen: matte versus glossy.

When you get down to the surface of the display, the best OLED TVs on the market come in the glare-free, matte variety or arrive with the good ol’ fashioned, glossy finish. And, while the differences between the two may be subtle, they’re worth understanding if you’re on the verge of buying a premium TV.

As with many aspects of TV technology, there are pros and cons to each type of OLED screen — and passionate debate as to which is superior. The reality, though, is that the nature of your living space may be the best indicator as to which you should buy.

Matte (glare-free) OLED screens: pros and cons

Before we get into the advantages and disadvantages, a little history: It wasn't too long ago that all OLED TVs were built around traditional, glossy-style displays. In 2024, Samsung introduced the world to the S95D OLED TV — the first to feature Samsung's glare-free finish.

Since then, the eye-catching design element has made its way to several Samsung-branded TVs, including the TV-maker's top OLED of 2025, the S95F. In his Samsung S95F review, my colleague Stephen Lambrechts remarked that the S95F's glare-free feature is "astonishing," and that it puts Samsung "streets ahead of the competition when it comes to glare reduction"

These days, it's also a key feature of select Samsung Neo QLEDs, both 4K and 8K. Like many portrait-style TVs, Samsung also uses a glare-free look for The Frame and The Frame Pro, as the design flourish goes a long way towards achieving the painting-on-a-wall appearance.

But while glare-free screens can be found in rival brand TV lineups (like Hisense and TCL), Samsung is the only major OLED-maker with matte-style screens on some of its OLED TVs. LG, Panasonic and Sony keep with glossy screens. This is a great relief for some folks, as a matte finish can have an interesting effect on OLED TVs.

First, let's go over the advantages. The glare-free finish on Samsung OLEDs work by successfully scattering incoming light across a wider swath of the screen's surface. TVs with glossy displays sometimes leverage anti-reflective coatings as well, but they don’t diffuse direct light nearly as well. This is why they're so effective when it comes to blunting the impact of big blobs of direct light, like that of a window or light fixture.

However, in certain scenarios, the scattering of unwanted light can have a negative effect on the picture, too, particularly when it comes to contrast. All of that scattered light needs to go somewhere, and if you're watching in an well-lit room, you're liable to notice that the affected area of the picture doesn't quite seem as deep and visually rich.

When this happens, black levels are lifted, and near-black detail is flattened out. Darker sequences that feature a lot of dark gray and black may take on a purplish hue rather than the inky, jet-black presentation we've come to expect from OLED displays.

You're less likely to notice this in a dimly lit room. You almost certainly won't notice this with the lights off. But it's unmistakable during the day or with nearby lights on, as the entire surface of the screen is scattering incoming light and lifting the TV's darkest elements. Glossy OLEDs, on the other hand, take a different approach.

Glossy OLED screens: pros and cons

Many glossy OLED TVs (like those from LG, Panasonic and Sony) feature anti-reflective screens designed to tamp down incoming glare, but they're not as effective at this process as the glare-free Samsung OLED TVs we've seen in recent years. That said, there are positive tradeoffs to report.

When it comes to intense, direct light from a single source — like the aforementioned example of a window or a single light fixture — even the most anti-reflective, glossy OLED TVs struggle to scatter the light. However, by keeping the light localized to a tighter region of the picture, glossy OLEDs maintain the deep, high-contrast look that most folks associate with OLED TVs.

This benefit pays off while watching TV during the day, or while watching in a well-lit room. This is, of course, provided that you're not too distracted by direct glare.

Matte vs glossy: Which OLED screen is right for you?

As mentioned, there is no discernible difference between the two screen styles in a dark room. If you were to watch a glossy LG OLED side by side with a similarly priced, glare-free Samsung OLED, you might notice subtle differences in performance, but the nature of the screens' surface wouldn't be easily apparent. With enough ambient light in the room, the difference is easy to spot.

My expert recommendation? If you're planning on putting your new OLED TV in a room that, generally speaking, receives a fair amount of ambient light, you might want to consider the deeper perceptible black levels of a glossy screen. Yes, the shape and intensity of certain reflections might be more apparent, but to my eyes, this phenomenon is less distracting than a flatter-looking picture.

That said, if you're planning on placing your new OLED directly next to a window (or opposite an strong light source), you stand to benefit the most from Samsung's glare-free design. For some people, eliminating the shape and dramatically reducing the intensity of glare will make for an all-around better viewing experience.

If you're still on the fence, why not take a field trip to a local brick-and-mortar store to see both styles in person? With real-world examples right in front of your eyes, you might find yourself leaning further in one direction.

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Of all the TVs in LG’s portfolio, OLED TVs represent the best LG TVs you can buy. Not only that, but LG OLEDs consistently rank among the best TVs you can buy, period.

But shopping for an LG OLED can be confusing. At any given time, there’s a mix of last-year’s models and the latest OLEDs side by side on the same shelves. To make matters trickier, the list of supported features changes from one box to the next.

For instance, right now, you can buy a handful of LG OLEDs that claim to support something called OLED evo technology — or you can choose one that doesn’t. To understand the difference between an evo-enabled LG OLED versus a non-evo OLED, you have to start with a top-down view of the LG OLED lineup.

Which LG TVs are OLED evo?

In recent years, LG's OLED lineup has settled into a familiar hierarchy. At the bottom is the affordable, entry-level B Series. The C Series OLED occupies the mid-range tier, and is one of the most popular TVs on the market year after year.

At the top sits LG's G Series, which typically taps a higher-end OLED display and an altogether different design compared to the B and C Series models. LG sometimes offers a separate flagship-level OLED alongside the G Series, like this year's W6 Wallpaper OLED.

While you might assume that these top-tier TVs are the only LG OLEDs to feature OLED evo technology, the C Series OLED TVs — like the five-star LG C5 — also arrive with OLED evo technology in tow. This has been the case for several years now.

This means that, currently, the LG B4 and LG B5 are the only widely available LG OLEDs that don't fall into the OLED evo family. In the case of the LG C5 (our pick for the all-around best TV you can buy), the inclusion of LG's OLED evo technology is appreciated. This is because OLED evo technology offers a handful of performance-related benefits that you ought to know about. Moreover, it's important to understand what OLED evo isn't.

What is LG OLED evo?

OLED evo is the name of a collection of hardware- and software-related technologies all working together to enhance the performance of an LG OLED TV. However, OLED evo is not an altogether different OLED panel technology, even though some OLED evo TVs (like the LG G6) do leverage a more premium type of display.

LG's OLED evo TVs are engineered with different materials than garden-variety OLEDs. According to LG, OLED evo panels use deuterium-based compounds, which can safely get brighter than hydrogen-based OLED panels.

There's more to OLED evo than their materials. LG's top OLEDs also leverage some of the brand's most-powerful processing chips. Since these TVs are engineered to achieve higher levels of brightness than non-evo OLEDs (often for longer periods of time), OLED evo TVs process the picture differently, too.

Is OLED evo worth it?

If you're shopping for an LG OLED in 2026, you have your pick of last-year's sets and the latest models. Depending on your budget and your viewing habits, an OLED evo TV might be worth the added cost.

At the entry-level tier, the B5 and B6 OLEDs represent the most affordable options. The aforementioned C5 will share shelf space with the LG C6, while the LG G5 will linger on shelves until it's replaced by the G6.

Of these TVs, only the B5 and B6 are standard, non-evo OLED TVs. Their panels might be equipped with deuterium-based compounds, but LG's suite of OLED evo technologies isn't fully represented on these sets.

Unsurprisingly, the LG B5 isn't as bright (or quite as colorful) as the LG C5, and it's nowhere near as impressive-looking as the LG G5, which also has the benefit being built around LG Display's Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel.

We clocked the B5's HDR highlight brightness at around 650 nits. Meanwhile, the mid-range C5 scraped 1,200 nits and the flagship G5 pumped out a whopping 2,300 nits.

Even if we set aside the G5 and it's cutting-edge panel type, there's a marked difference in performance between the B5 and the C5, both of which leverage a standard WOLED panel from LG Display. I suspect the story will be similar when sizing up the B6 and C6 this year.

If you're in the market specifically for an LG-branded OLED and you've got a relatively bright living space, I recommend taking a good, hard look at an OLED evo model, even if it's just a matter of choosing the C Series over the B Series.

Yes, you will pay more for the addition of OLED evo. But, if you're shopping with sale pricing involved, the difference in cost isn't that steep. A 55-inch LG C5 is $1,096 at Amazon right now, while a 55-inch LG B5 is $896 at Amazon.

That extra $200 buys you the added brightness and a more energy-efficient (and potentially longer-lasting) panel. The punchier picture will make a significant difference, especially during daytime viewing.

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For one reason or another, Samsung TVs have never quite been my cup of tea. I was always either annoyed by Samsung’s Tizen OS, or unimpressed by their performance compared to their high price tags. They always came across to me as overpriced for what you end up getting; a superfluous expense.

But the Samsung S85F OLED finally changed my mind. It was the first time in a long time that I’d spent an extended period of time with a Samsung TV, and by the end of it, I was blown away by the TV’s picture quality, performance, breadth of screening modes, and more.

If you’re shopping for a new TV and are looking to invest in one of the best OLED TVs, I think the S85F needs to be on your shortlist.

Samsung S85F OLED TV review: Price and release date

The Samsung S85F is part of Samsung’s 2025 OLED lineup. It launched in Feb. 2025 for $2,000 (although I have seen it recently discounted to as low as $1,199). We reviewed the 65-inch model, but it comes in three other sizes for you to choose from:

• Samsung QN55S85FAFXZA (55-inch): $1,499.99 | Sale: $999.99
• Samsung QN55S85FAFXZA (65-inch): $1,999.99 | Sale: $1,199.99
• Samsung QN55S85FAFXZA (77-inch): $2,999.99 | Sale: $1,599.99
• Samsung QN55S85FAFXZA (83-inch): $4,499.99 | Sale: $2,299.99

The S85F comes in a little bit cheaper than Samsung’s more premium OLED models like the Samsung S90F and flagship Samsung S95F, but still packs in a ton of great features that are comparable to other TVs in its price range, like the LG B5 OLED, which goes for $1,999.99 for the 65-inch model.

No matter the size you want to go for, expect to see similar performance across the board.

Samsung S85F OLED TV review: Design

The S85F makes a strong first impression with its ultra-thin profile, which comes out to just 1.3 inches deep. The downside to its slim profile, however, is that it did feel a bit flimsy during the setup process, so it’s important to handle it with care when placing it.

I generally prefer a central pedestal stand with my TVs, but Samsung’s dual legs make for a tolerable compromise, especially since they can be placed in more than one configuration, which allows for some flexibility with different media setups. The legs themselves feel slightly cheap for this price point, but not enough to be a dealbreaker.

Once installed, its understated look works well, and I could see it fitting aesthetically into virtually any room, regardless of the surrounding decor. The S85F can also be wall-mounted, which gives it a look that’s more similar to Samsung’s The Frame, if that’s your thing. Another highlight is the TV’s impressively slim bezels, which never distracted me from what was on the screen and made the experience much more immersive.

The Samsung S85F OLED definitely prioritizes subtlety over flash in its design, which will be appealing to those who want to go for a minimalistic look. I think that Samsung’s design choices largely hit the mark here, even with its small missteps.

Samsung S85F OLED TV review: Ports

The Samsung S85F comes with four HDMI 2.1 ports (a huge highlight for gamers), and is eARC-compatible in case you want to connect one of the best soundbars. You’ll also get two USB-A ports, as well as an Ethernet port for better internet performance, which you’ll want to take advantage of if streaming services are your media consumption tool of choice.

You’ll also get a 3.5mm audio out port, as well as Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.3 support in case you want to remotely connect to any speakers or headphones. Unfortunately, you won’t find an ATSC 3.0 tuner here, as is the case with the rest of Samsung’s 2025 TV lineup.

Samsung S85F OLED TV review: Performance

I watched a number of films while reviewing the S85F, all of them looking their absolute best thanks to this OLED’s remarkable performance.

Dune was a standout, which I watched on 4K Blu-ray. The palette of colors was dazzling, from the warm tones of the Arakis desert sand to the cool, deep blues of Caladan. Both Sinners and Wake Up Dead Man looked similarly great, even though I watched those films via streaming apps. It all looks just as good watching from an angle as it does straight-on, so off-axis viewing shouldn’t be an issue for you.

The S85F has a variety of different picture modes for you to choose from to help enhance whatever you’re watching, including Standard, Eco, Filmmaker, and a few others. Filmmaker Mode was a standout and ended up being my preferred picture setting for most of the review period, which makes everything look warmer and more cinematic, especially when viewing in a dark room.

I also wanted to call out the TV’s AI and Game Modes, which I think are definitely worth experimenting with. The AI mode, which uses AI to optimize your sound and picture settings based on the content that’s on-screen, is pretty cool, but only made my viewing experience “better” a handful of times. Your mileage may vary with it.

Game Mode, however, is going to be a highlight for any gamer — it significantly reduces input lag, and gives you the option of aim assist reticules, ratio adjustments, and more. I was especially impressed with this setting while playing Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PlayStation 5, which made web-swinging through New York City smoother and more exciting than ever.

Unfortunately, as with all Samsung TVs, the S85F OLED doesn’t support Dolby Vision and instead uses HDR10+ to get a more accurate range of color. Dolby Vision is generally superior to HDR10+, but for most people, the difference will be negligible.

How we test TVs

We follow a standard testing protocol for every TV we review at Tom’s Guide. Our benchmarks include a series of technical and subject tests designed to rate the set’s performance.

For our technical tests, we use a Jeti spectraval 1501-HiRes spectroradiometer, a Klein K10-A colorimeter, a Murideo 8K-SIX-G Metal pattern generator, and Portrait Displays’ Calman TV-calibration software to take measurements. We also use a Leo Bodnar 4K Input Lag Tester for determining the TV’s gaming prowess.

Subjective tests vary based on the reviewer, but usually feature anecdotes from a diverse selection of movies, TV shows, and other content reflecting the types of things you may actually want to watch on the TV.

Samsung S85F OLED TV review: Test results

The Samsung S85F immediately separates itself from the competition in SDR brightness. At 633 nits, it’s more than twice as bright as the LG B5 (241 nits) and far ahead of the Panasonic Z8B (257 nits), making it the better choice for bright rooms. In HDR, it reaches 943 nits — well above the LG’s 632 nits, though it falls short of the Panasonic’s stronger 1,035 nits peak.

Delta-E is how we measure a TV’s color accuracy, and the lower the number we get as the result, the better. In the case of the S85F, we got a Delta-E of 2.1, which is solid and more accurate than the Panasonic (3.2), although it trails slightly behind the LG B5 (1.7).

Gamers will be pleased to know that the S85F leads with 9.3ms of input latency, which is noticeably quicker than the LG (13.1ms) and the Panasonic (12.7ms). That responsiveness, combined with its brightness advantage, makes it the most balanced performer at this price.

However, if you do want to upgrade to the Samsung S90F OLED, you’ll get some clear gains in performance, including a class-leading 1,231 nits in peak HDR brightness, better color accuracy with a Delta-E of 1.1, and even better input latency performance at 9.1ms. While the S85F is the SDR brightness champ, the S90F delivers stronger HDR brightness and superior overall accuracy, making it the better upgrade pick for viewers who want maximum performance.

Samsung S85F OLED TV review: Audio

The S85F’s speakers are pretty lackluster, but this tends to be the case with a lot of stock TV speakers (not that it excuses the just-okay sound quality). I had to crank the volume up to 35 to be able to hear everything, but at louder volumes, I didn’t notice any buzzing or cracking, so it can handle a decent decibel range.

Luckily, the TV has an “Amplify” mode for audio, which did give a nice boost to the mid and high frequencies, especially dialogue. So, if you’re watching a movie with questionable sound mixing (we’re looking at you, Christopher Nolan), you might want to toy around with this feature.

Still, I always recommend getting one of the best soundbars to round out your TV setup instead of accepting subpar speakers that shoot straight into the wall behind the TV. If you get a Samsung soundbar, you can use the brand’s Q-Symphony feature that synchronizes your TV’s audio with the soundbar, making for a more immersive experience.

Samsung S85F OLED TV review: Interface and apps

Samsung’s Tizen OS isn’t my personal favorite (I prefer the simplicity of Roku’s interface), but it’s not awful to deal with, either. If you’re partial to Samsung’s layout, though, you’ll be right at home — all your streaming services, live TV channels, and your favorite apps all live on the home screen and are easy to access.

The only issue I have is that when it comes to getting into the more granular settings tweaks, it’s not always immediately apparent how to navigate to what you want. It takes some getting used to, but once you play around with it for a while, you’ll get comfortable with changing picture modes and more on the fly.

Samsung S85F OLED TV review: Remote

I’m a big fan of Samsung’s streamlined, solar-powered remotes. It has everything you need to navigate the TV’s OS, including dedicated buttons for Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and picture settings.

It’s on the smaller side, so you’ll have to be careful about losing it in your couch cushions, but overall, I have no major complaints. And not having to constantly swap in fresh batteries is obviously a plus.

Samsung S85F OLED TV review: Verdict

The Samsung S85F OLED delivers where it counts, and then some. Its picture quality is the star of the show, with rich colors, strong brightness, and excellent off-angle viewing that make movies and TV shows look fantastic. And with its dedicated Game Mode, the S85F is well-equipped for current-gen consoles. The sleek, ultra-thin design and slim bezels only add to its appeal, and should look great in your living room, whether you place it on a media console or mount it on the wall.

In terms of alternatives, the closest match that we’ve tested from a competitor brand would be the similarly-priced LG B5 OLED, and the S85F beats it in just about every category except color accuracy. If you want to go for the upgrade pick, there’s no better choice than the Samsung S90F, which will get you better HDR brightness performance and overall color accuracy.

Unless you spring for the flagship LG C5 OLED or Samsung S95F, there are drawbacks here that need to be accounted for: the lack of Dolby Vision support, subpar built-in audio, and a few build-quality quirks hold the S85F back a bit. Still, those shortcomings are relatively minor compared to what it gets right.

Ultimately, if you’re shopping for a new OLED but can’t shell out for Samsung’s pricier flagship TV models, the S85F will be a great fit for you.

We’re mere weeks away from getting our hands on what very well could be some of the best TVs of the year. LG’s latest lineup is hitting shelves soon, and as someone who’s seen nearly all of them, I can confirm that they look good.

If you’re shopping for a TV in 2026 and you’ve got your heart set on an LG-branded model, you’ll have plenty of options at your fingertips. From entry-level OLEDs to flagship stunners, LG’s 2026 TV lineup is chock-full of quality candidates.

While we wait for their impending release, it’s worth taking a bird’s-eye view of the brand’s release strategy. I’ve already spent time with many of these TVs, and now that certain pricing information has come to light, I can help you narrow down your options before they ship.

2026 LG OLED TVs

At the heart of LG’s lineup is a technology on everyone’s mind: OLED. For years, LG has been the worldwide leader in OLED TV sales, and if you’re familiar with some of these sets, it’s easy to see why.

The entry-level B Series, mid-range C Series and top-shelf G Series are a television triumvirate. These popular models have been welcoming viewers into the OLED lifestyle for several years running, and while none are what I’d call affordable, they nonetheless give people different price and performance tiers to choose from.

This year, the entry-level LG B6 replaces the LG B5 as the brand’s lowest-priced OLED TV. The B5 was one of my favorite TVs of 2025, because even though it doesn’t get as bright or colorful as higher-end OLEDs, it’s still an OLED TV that’s stacked with features.

Like its predecessor, the LG B6 is set to launch in 55-, 65-, 77- and 83-inch models. I also expect to see a 48-inch B6, as it was a popular size option for the B Series last year. (If you’ve got your radar up for a slam-dunk OLED TV deal in 2026, it’s worth remembering that the LG B5 routinely finds its way to a $599 sale price, and I expect the B6 to do the same.)

Unsurprisingly, the C6 is replacing the LG C5 this year. The C5 was our favorite TV of 2025, so to say that we’re excited for this one is an understatement. Like the award-winning C5, the all-new C6 blends excellent picture quality and a laundry list of features, all attached to a highly competitive price tag.

C6 shoppers should take note: One of the biggest upgrades to LG’s lineup this year involves the 77- and 83-inch versions of the C6. These sets carry the special designation of C6H, and both come equipped with LG's Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 OLED panel, complete with Hyper Radiant Color technology. This tech is otherwise reserved for LG's G Series OLED, so people shopping at the 77- and 83-inch size point are poised to get a little more out of the C6.

Speaking of the LG G Series, I’m pleased to report that the latest model, the LG G6, looks better than ever. While we don’t know much about the room-dominating, 98-inch version of the G6, we do know that the 55-, 65-, 77- and 83-inch versions of the G6 are sporting LG’s latest Primary RGB Tandem panel and Hyper Radiant Color.

LG says the G6 is even brighter than its predecessor — a claim I’m inclined to believe, after having seen it in action. It also appears as though LG’s engineers have made massive improvements to the G6’s picture processing, as posterization (otherwise known as banding) is at an all-time low.

LG W6 Wallpaper OLED and LX7 lifestyle TVs

In a class all its own, the W6 is an all-new lifestyle TV that’s sure to be a hit with interior design enthusiasts. The so-called Wallpaper OLED is the thinnest LG has ever made, and its uniform profile is built for wall-mounting — hence the name.

The W6 taps the same RGB Tandem display as the G6, but the artful OLED has a trick up its sleeve: wireless connectivity. LG’s Zero Connect Box — which houses all of the TV’s inputs — can be stashed up to 10 meters away for maximum minimalism.

If you're in the market for a portrait-style lifestyle TV that doesn't arrive with a flagship OLED-level price tag, LG's gearing up to launch the LX7, a TV with a focus on design that competes with the likes of Samsung's The Frame. LG's Gallery TV offers a basic LED display with customizable frames, and like the W6, it displays thousands of artworks when not in use.

2026 LG Micro RGB evo TV

Like most major TV brands, LG is launching a brand-new, RGB LED TV in 2026. The model name is LG MRGB95, and so far, it’s only confirmed in 75, 85 and 100 inches.

It’s set to compete with the likes of the Samsung R95H Micro RGB TV and the Hisense UR9, both of which tap a similar type of display technology. Rather than rely on white Mini-LEDs, these sets use teeny-tiny red-, green- and blue-colored LEDs for eye-popping color volume.

There are rumblings of additional, more-affordably priced Micro RGB evo TVs on deck for 2026, but so far, LG hasn’t approached me with information about these models.

Which LG TV should you buy in 2026?

As we move closer to the official launch of these TVs in the coming weeks and months, their pricing is beginning to come to light. Not all of it is currently known, however.

The LG C6 and G6 prices have already been confirmed, and to my pleasant surprise, everything was in line with the C5 and G5 launch prices. In other words, the “RAMmageddon” price hike many of us feared hasn’t come through. This indicates that the LG B6 will likely carry the same pricing as last-year’s B5, which means that the 48-inch B6 might eventually drop as low as $599.

The W6 Wallpaper OLED pricing hasn’t been made official, either, but there’s good news on that front, too: A representative from LG informed Global Editor-in-Chief Mark Spoonauer that the W6 won't be much more than the G6 at launch. Folks who yearn for its elegant, artful design needn't brace themselves for sticker shock.

The real wild card in LG’s catalog is the Micro RGB evo TV, whose unknown price could ultimately land anywhere between “ouch” and “you’ve got to be kidding me” on the reaction scale. If you’re interested in the latest evolution of LED-based technology, LG’s flagship model is currently only confirmed for 75-, 85- and 100-inch models. This could put LG at a disadvantage compared to Samsung and Hisense, both of which have promised 55- and 65-inch versions of their RGB LED TVs.

Of course, LG will almost certainly be unveiling more budget-friendly models this year, too. We’re still waiting for information about LG’s full QNED lineup, which are traditional Mini-LED TVs that typically clock in at lower price points than LG OLEDs.

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There’s good news for folks looking to upgrade their living room this year: Many of the newest TVs from the biggest brands are hitting shelves in the coming weeks. This includes several sets from Samsung, one of the most popular TV-makers in the world.

If 2026 is anything like 2025, Samsung is about to release some of the best TVs of the year. The brand’s current slate of TVs includes OLEDs, Mini-LEDs and an all-new type of TV that Samsung has dubbed Micro RGB.

As Senior TV Editor, I've been tracking Samsung's latest TVs since they were first announced earlier this year, and I've even gone hands-on with some of them. If you're planning on shopping for a Samsung TV this year, consider this a roadmap.

2026 Samsung OLED TVs

So far, Samsung has confirmed the release of four new OLED TVs in 2026: the S99H, the S95H, the S90H and the S85H.

We don't know much about the all-new S99H, but we do know that it'll feature a quantum dot-OLED display, which allows for brighter, purer color than what we usually see on garden-variety WOLED panels. As the brand's top-of-the-line OLED TV in 2026, I expect it to be the best-performing Samsung OLED of the year (as well as the priciest).

Sitting below the S99H is the S95H. It's the successor to the Samsung S95F, one of the best OLED TVs we tested in 2025. As a direct successor to a flagship model, I expect it to be the second-best-performing Samsung OLED of 2026 behind the S99H.

Like the majority of Samsung's OLED lineup, the S95H leverages a quantum dot-enhanced OLED panel, which allows for brighter, purer color than what we usually see on garden-variety WOLED panels. In keeping with tradition, the S95H's screen will sport Samsung's matte-style, glare-free finish.

The S90H replaces the Samsung S90D as Samsung's mid-range OLED TV for 2026. Unlike last year's model, the all-new S90H also arrives with Samsung's glare-free display. This means that folks shopping for a Samsung OLED won't have to splash out for a top-shelf model if they want a glare-free display on a more-affordable set.

Lastly, in 2026, Samsung is replacing the entry-level S85F OLED with the S85H OLED. This model won't arrive with the brand's glare-free finish, and it's likely that most of the series will leverage a standard WOLED display.

2026 Samsung Micro RGB TVs

2026 marks the expansion of Samsung Micro RGB TVs, including the release of the R95H and the R85H. This new LED-based display technology trades traditional white LEDs for red-, green- and blue-colored LEDs, which reportedly allows for better color volume.

Samsung's latest Micro RGB TVs will arrive in 55-, 65-, 75-, 85- and 100-inch screen sizes. The top-shelf R95H will also be available in a gargantuan 130-inch model.

At the time of publishing, Samsung hasn't yet announced pricing for its Micro RGB lineup. That said, I don't expect these sets to come cheap, and they may very well end up being priced higher than some of Samsung's OLED TVs.

2026 Samsung lifestyle TVs

The brand's ever-popular lifestyle TVs, The Frame and The Frame Pro, are back for 2026. These TVs were designed for wall-mounting first and foremost, with a look and feel that resembles a framed portrait.

This year, there aren't too many updates to report on the newest versions of The Frame. As was the case last year, The Frame Pro still arrives with edge-lit Mini-LEDs — a step up from the entry-level Frame's more modest LED display.

New for 2026, the Frame Pro will be available in a 55-inch version, which will slot in below the 65-, 75- and 85-inch options that were previously available. The entry-level Frame will launch in 43- to 98-inch sizes.

This year, however, the only versions of The Frame that ship with Samsung's One Connect Box are the 43- and 50-inch sizes. The rest of the models will feature on-board ports.

2026 Samsung Neo QLED TVs

Samsung Neo QLEDs blend Mini-LED backlighting with quantum-dot color. Once upon a time the brand's flagship Neo QLED TVs represented the best-performing, non-OLED Samsung TVs you could buy. With the release of Samsung RGB Micro TVs this year, it seems as though Samsung Neo QLEDs are settling into a more mid-range classification.

Two new Neo QLEDs have been announced for 2026: the QN80H and the QN70H. They're replacing the Samsung QN80F and the QN70F. Like their predecessors, I expect these TVs to offer a bright, colorful picture alongside Samsung's excellent processing capabilities.

However, it remains to be seen how they stack up to the brand's Micro RGB offerings. With no confirmed successor to the QN90 series, it's unclear how the performance of the QN80H and QN70H compare to previous Neo QLED flagships.

Which 2026 Samsung TVs should you buy?

While it's difficult to forecast how these models fit into the broader TV market in 2026 without having tested and reviewed them, it's relatively easy to see where they'll eventually land on a price chart.

Samsung's 2026 OLED TVs will continue to be a popular pick for picture purists and all-around A/V enthusiasts, thanks to the fantastic performance capabilities of Samsung OLED TVs. The addition of the Samsung S99H OLED indicates that, for the first time in several years, the S95H will not represent the brand's best-performing, highest-priced OLED.

The brand's Micro RGB TVs will almost certainly carry a steep price tag, too, given the cutting-edge nature of their display technology. I expect these TVs to at least be comparable in price to some of Samsung's OLED TVs, and I think it's even more likely that they'll be priced higher than some of these OLEDs.

With Samsung's Neo QLED lineup seeing a slight reduction, it stands to reason that the brand's selection of traditional Mini-LED TVs will fill a more modestly priced, mid-range niche this year. I predict that the QN80H and QN70H will be popular picks for people who don't want to spring for a pricey Samsung OLED or Micro RGB TV.

Samsung hasn't yet announced any entry-level QLEDs or basic, ultra-affordable LED TVs, but I suspect that we'll learn about these in the coming weeks. After all, budget-conscious shoppers looking to save as much as possible represent a huge portion of the market.

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The LG C6 OLED is a seriously tempting TV. It’s the successor to the LG C5 OLED, the only TV from 2025 to achieve a perfect score in our methodical testing protocol and the best OLED TV from last year.

This year’s C6 will come in two forms — the base LG C6 and the more advanced LG C6H that uses the brand’s new Hyper Radiant Technology. I saw both on a recent trip to LG's North American HQ, and I found the latter incredibly impressive with better overall color performance.

LG just announced the pricing for the series: A 65-inch C6 will set you back $2,699 at launch, while the more advanced 77-inch C6H will cost an eye-watering $3,699. As excited as I am about these TVs, you might want to hold off buying them on launch day at their full retail price — but if launch day isn’t the best time to buy it, when is?

The two secret sweet spots for buying a new TV

Everyone knows that Black Friday is a great time to buy a new TV. With sales that often reach or surpass 50% off the launch price, November is the absolute best time to buy.

That said, it’s not the only time.

Your first real opportunity to buy a new TV at a significant discount happens in July. Last year around this time, the 65-inch LG C5 OLED dropped to $1,700, according to CamelCamelCamel. Compared to the launch price of $2,700, this was a huge drop and sparked a lot of interest from our readers.

If you want to beat the Black Friday rush, the second time to score a TV on sale comes in September after the back-to-school sales end. In 2025, the C5 OLED dropped to $1,500 around this time. It’s still $250 more than the C5 OLED’s lowest price during Black Friday — $1,246 — but that’s not a bad deal overall.

In the meantime...

So what's someone to do if they want a new OLED and don't want to pay for the C6? Well, the good news is that the LG C5 OLED is still exceptional and, thanks to its latest price drop, incredibly cheap.

It's currently back to $1,346 on Amazon for the 65-inch version, so only around $100 more than its all-time-lowest price.

Not sure which model is right for you? You can read about all the differences in our LG C5 vs C6 face-off.

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The technology that LG Display once described as its "dream OLED" is rapidly developing, and more companies are getting into the mix.

According to a report by The Elec, the South Korean OLED manufacturer Lordin has acquired the facilities needed to mass-produce its own version of blue PHOLED technology, which Lordin is calling ZRIET technology. The OLED-maker is also seeking funding for the project.

Whether called blue PHOLED or ZRIET, this is the OLED technology that AV enthusiasts and experts like myself have been drooling over for years. While not altogether different than the OLED displays you might be accustomed to, blue phosphorescent OLED displays could one day be brighter, cheaper and longer-lasting than even the best OLED TVs on shelves today.

What is blue PHOLED?

The technology at the heart of blue phosphorescent OLED technology isn’t that different from what we already have. Its benefits are all about efficiency.

Many OLED TVs today make use of red and green phosphorescent OLED technology. The phosphorescence is important, as the material makeup of these displays allows for energy-efficient, longer-lasting screens.

Blue phosphorescence has proven much trickier to develop due to the high amount of energy needed to produce the color blue. As a result, OLED TVs that leverage red and green phosphorescent material (like our favorite TV of 2025, the LG C5) rely on blue fluorescent material, too.

Quantum dot-enhanced OLED TVs (like the Samsung S95F) use blue fluorescent material exclusively, as they rely on quantum dots to create red and green.

In other words, both types of OLED display — be it WOLED or QD-OLED — create colors differently. Regardless of how they get there, though, blue takes the most amount of energy.

Because the phosphorescence of primary colors is more energy efficient than the process of fluorescence, blue PHOLED technology could be a massive breakthrough for OLED TVs, which have proven pricey to produce and relatively delicate in nature.

LG Display — which recently announced its successful commercialization of blue PHOLED for small-sized screens on smartphones and tablets — has cited a 15% reduction in power consumption relative to current OLED displays. For larger, TV-sized screens, commercialized blue PHOLED technology could spell cheaper manufacturing costs and could lead to brighter and longer-lasting OLED TVs.

When can I buy a blue PHOLED TV?

While we’re closer to the commercialization of this technology than ever before, it’ll be a while before you’ll find this technology on the shelves of your local brick-and-mortar store. In other words, go ahead and shop for a new TV in 2026.

It wouldn’t surprise me if the first commercially available OLED TVs to tap this technology were still as many as four to seven years away. Remember: LG Display has only recently announced blue PHOLED commercialization for tablet-sized devices.

Regardless, having more players in the mix researching and developing blue PHOLED is precisely what the technology needs in order to flourish. If Lordin is close to commercialization, this development will raise the stakes for LG Display and Samsung Display.

Remember: Once upon a time, the first commercial OLED TVs were a far-off prospect, too. Keep the dream alive.

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There are high-end TVs, and then there are extremely high-end TVs. Right now, folks who are looking to splurge on a mind-blowingly good TV have their pick of both.

In one corner is the LG G5, which is not only one of the best OLED TVs you can buy, it’s easily one of the best LG TVs ever made, period. If you’ve been considering a high-performance OLED TV, the G5 is likely near the top of your list of options.

In the other corner is the all-new TCL X11L. While the G5 iterates on traditional OLED technology, the X11L is a complete refresh on a quantum dot-enhanced Mini-LED TV. Thanks in part to TCL’s new Super Quantum Dot (SQD) display tech, the X11L is currently over twice as expensive as the G5. The question, then, is this: If you’ve got the money to spend on either option, which should you choose?

TCL X11L vs LG G5: specs compared

These are similarly spec'd TVs, but let's talk about a few noteworthy differences. The G5 supports 4K gaming at 165Hz, but the X11L is capped at 144Hz. You don't need to worry about this unless you're planning on using one of these TVs with a gaming PC, because current-generation consoles top out at 120Hz for 4K games.

Dolby Vision support is in represented on both of these TVs, though HDR10+ is absent on the LG G5. This isn't that big of a deal, however, as Dolby Vision is the more popular format across various streaming platforms today, but credit where credit is due: The X11L supports every major HDR version including HDR10+.

It's also worth calling out the X11L's ATSC 3.0 support. This allows over-the-air broadcasts to be piped-in at native 4K resolution when available. 4K broadcasts aren't particularly common, but this feature is nevertheless nice to have, especially given the X11L's price tag.

The most important thing to consider when looking at this chart is screen size availability. The TCL X11L is only available in three sizes and the smallest option is 75 inches. The G5, meanwhile, has a much more accommodating slate of size options.

TCL X11L vs LG G5: design

Last year, LG included a stand with 55- and 65-inch versions of its G Series OLED. The G5, on the other hand, doesn't come with a stand at any size point. LG believes that most people shopping the G Series plan on taking advantage of the TV's gap-free, wall-mounted design.

You can check out the G5's separately sold stand in the photo above. It's a relatively heavy, pedestal-style stand that screws into the back of the panel, and I've never had any issues with it.

When the G5 is wall-mounted, few TVs come close to topping its striking, elegant design. When it's sitting on a credenza with its pedestal-style stand, the G5 is still a fancy-looking customer, but much of the design's visual appeal is lost.

The X11L (seen above) includes a pair of svelte, minimalistic feet that straddle the screen close to the bottom edges of the panel. This makes the X11L a more accommodating, out-of-the-box choice than the G5 for folks who don't intend on wall-mounting their next TV, but I find the G5's design better looking than the X11L whether it's on or off a wall.

My reasoning for this comes down to the sheer bulk of the X11L's panel. It's a hefty customer, and visually speaking, it carries a similar weight. I appreciate that the X11L's chassis is mostly uniform in size, but it's quite slab-like in its overall vibe.

Still, the fact that you have to shell out for the G5's separately sold stand is a pretty significant ding against its design. This one is a draw.

Winner: Draw

TCL X11L vs LG G5: performance

Before we dive into which of these TVs is the better performer, let's compare their test results. (Both TVs were in their respective Filmmaker picture mode when these tests were taken.)

First, let's talk about brightness. Along with its showstopping color, brightness is the X11L's bread and butter. We measured a sizzling 2,679 nits of HDR highlight brightness on the X11L, but it's worth noting that this set is capable of getting much, much brighter with its backlight completely cranked up.

This is especially true when measuring even smaller highlights on the X11L than the 10% window reported above. Indeed, the X11L is capable of brightness levels well above 6,000 nits.

So, how does that stack up to the G5? Thanks to the 4th-generation OLED panel from LG Display, the G5 is one of the brightest OLEDs we've ever tested, rivaling quantum dot-enhanced OLEDs from Sony and Samsung.

And, although the G5's HDR highlight brightness in Filmmaker mode is comparable to what you'll see on the X11L while the latter's backlight is kept at or around its default setting, its ceiling is nowhere near as high as the X11L's.

The X11L's added brightness is especially noticeable if you measure the luminance of the entire picture during everyday content. For people with brightly lit homes, the X11L is a much safer bet.

That said, like all OLED TVs, the G5 is capable of perfect black levels and pixel-level dimming. When you factor-in this ability, the G5's contrast-related advantages really come into focus. The X11L does a remarkably good job at minimizing haloing and light bloom (especially given its brightness), but it can't quite replicate the depth and clarity of a searingly bright OLED panel. For this reason, I find the G5's contrast to be far more appealing.

Contrast isn't the whole story. The X11L and its unique, souped-up quantum-dot panel are engineered to squeeze as much color out of a Mini-LED-backed picture than ever before.

TCL's top-of-the-line TV for 2026 covers more of the Rec. 2020 color gamut than any Mini-LED TV we've measured to date. It even surpasses some QD-OLED TVs in this category, too.

Were you to place these TVs side by side, you would almost certainly notice brighter, bolder colors on the X11L. However, without a reference, viewers' jaws will still be on the floor for the G5's bright, well-calibrated color palette, too.

Both of these TVs deliver an incredible picture worthy of a flagship-level price tag. If you're looking for the brightest possible presentation — bright enough that colors are downright psychedelic — the X11L has a considerable edge.

For my money, though, there's no better mix than the pure, true black levels of an OLED display capable of cracking 2,000 nits. For as remarkable as TCL's SQD panel truly is, the G5 has all of the built-in benefits of an OLED panel, and that seals the deal.

Winner: LG G5

TCL X11L vs LG G5: smart platform and features

The X11L is built around the Google TV software suite, and it's a great smart platform to hang your hat on if you intend to do most of your streaming on your TV rather than an external streaming device.

I love how zippy Google TV is, and the user interface is relatively straightforward, which I suspect most people will appreciate if they don't want to fumble their way through various tabs and submenus.

The G5, on the other hand, is built around webOS 25, the newest version of LG's proprietary smart platform. It's fussier than Google TV and offers a less-streamlined experience, but you can get away with using it as a daily driver.

As far as gaming features go, these are similar sets. Each offers HDMI 2.1-compatibility across all four inputs, which frees you up from thinking about which port any given device should use. Both TVs also arrive with Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and some variation of AMD FreeSync Premium for smooth, artifact-free gameplay.

Sure, the G5 supports 4K gaming at 165Hz and the X11L tops out at 144Hz. I just can't bring myself to invest too much in this difference, though, as it won't matter to the vast majority of shoppers — even the folks shopping in this price range.

For the vast majority of viewers, these sets are basically the same when it comes to features. They both offer a top-shelf gaming experience and come with a thorough slate of A/V-related enhancements. The X11L's Google TV experience is my preferred choice between the two (and TCL includes HDR10+ support), but that's not enough for it to take this category.

Winner: Draw

TCL X11L vs LG G5: outlook

Upon tallying up their report card points, it's plainly obvious that these are close competitors that perform at the highest possible level. For most people, the rubber meets the road when peeking at their respective price tags.

The TCL X11L is a brand-new TV just making its way to shelves. This is merely one reason why it's priced higher than the LG G5, which was released last year.

The primary reason why the TCL X11L is priced higher than the G5 is — to put it simply — because it's just really, really expensive. Right now, you can order the 75-inch TCL X11L for $6,999 at Amazon. Meanwhile, the 85-inch X11L is $7,999 at Best Buy.

For comparison's sake, the 77-inch G5 was $4,399 at launch. As a year-old model, it's even cheaper today. You can grab the 77-inch LG G5 for $3,499 at Best Buy right now — half the price of the 75-inch X11L.

The G5 is also available in 55- and 65-inch models, which is something you can't say for the X11L. For people in the market for a smaller-sized, high-performance TV, the 55-inch G5 being available for $1,449 at Amazon will make this decision an open-shut case.

Still, there's no denying that the TCL X11L is one of the year's best TVs. It's also proof that there are still ways to eke more performance gains out of Mini-LED display tech. Given its high price, I suspect it will be a tough sell for most people until it goes on sale.

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OLED TVs attract a ton of attention — and for good reason. Thanks to their backlight-free hardware, these premium sets are capable of performance feats that even the best Mini-LED TVs can’t pull off.

It’s not just the best OLED TVs that impress, either. The self-lit pixels of an OLED display have such a tremendously positive impact on picture quality that even entry-level OLED TVs are downright luxurious.

Despite the high percentage of high-performing OLED TVs, there is such a thing as an OLED not worth buying. With that in mind, here are three entry-level OLED TVs I’d buy right now — and one model I’d avoid.

1. LG B5

LG’s latest entry-level OLED TV isn’t just one of the most affordable ways to secure a new LG OLED, it’s also one of the best LG TVs, period. You just have to factor in its price and overall value.

The B5’s entry-level hardware can’t compete with the likes of the LG C5 and the G5 OLED, but it’s still an exceptionally engineered TV that offers most of the same features you’ll find in those higher-end models.

The tradeoff — a tradeoff that’s more or less standard across all affordable OLED TVs — is that the B5 isn’t as bright or colorful as the mid-range C5 and the flagship G5. That added brightness admittedly goes a long way toward creating a sense of depth and realism, particularly during newer, HDR-mastered content.

But limited brightness is less of a deal-breaker when dealing with OLED displays. The B5’s ability to render perfect black levels means that our eyes perceive higher brightness, and this is especially true if you’re watching in a dimly lit or darkened room.

As mentioned, the B5 arrives with a ton of the same features you’d enjoy on the C5 and G5. It’ll make the most out of current-gen consoles and comes with LG’s webOS smart platform built right in.

Its relatively low price and wide range of sizes are two of the reasons why I’ve frequently recommended the B5 to friends, family and colleagues in recent months. The 48-inch version of the B5 is just $649 at Best Buy right now, which is a fantastic price on a screen size big enough for smaller spaces.

As you’ll soon learn, every OLED TV that I’d deem affordable for its class compromises somewhat on performance and features. But the B5’s compromise includes some of the lowest prices you’ll find in the OLED class.

2. Samsung S85F

If you’re willing to spend a bit more than you would on the LG B5, Samsung’s rival entry-level OLED TV is another viable option for OLED-shoppers looking to save money. Depending on the screen size, you might appreciate the S85F’s higher-level performance.

The 55- and 65-inch versions of the S85F make use of Samsung Display’s quantum dot-enhanced OLED display. Think of it as a souped-up version of the LG B5’s standard OLED display, as the addition of a quantum dot layer allows for brighter, purer color and higher overall brightness.

Like the B5, the S85F is also packing an array of streaming- and gaming-related features. The only notable missing feature is Dolby Vision support, which no Samsung TV offers. Another caveat is that the 77- and 83-inch versions of the S85F don’t leverage QD-OLED panels.

Many would view the S85F series’ pricing to be closer to mid-range status than entry-level, but it’s still relatively low for an OLED TV in 2026. The 55-inch Samsung S85F is $1,199 at Best Buy right now — about $300 more than the 55-inch B5. If you do a good amount of TV-watching during the day (or in a relatively brightly lit room), the S85F’s punchier picture at the 55- and 65-inch size point might be worth the added cost.

3. Panasonic Z85A

This swanky Panasonic OLED launched in 2024, but it has successfully stayed on shelves all the way into 2026. As an older model, you can get the Z85A for much lower than its debut price.

Despite the fact that this OLED series has seen a couple of trips around the sun, I still recommend it to people hoping to save money on an OLED TV. Like the B5, the Z85A makes fine use of a standard WOLED-style panel. Also similar is its thorough collection of gaming features and Dolby Vision support.

The Z85A’s value really starts to reveal itself when you factor in current prices. Right now, the 55-inch Panasonic Z85A is just $747 at Amazon — slightly less than the 55-inch LG B5 and very low compared to the 55-inch Samsung S85F.

One important thing to keep in mind is that the Z85A leverages Amazon’s Fire TV smart platform. It’s not my favorite, but Amazon is rolling out Fire TV updates in 2026 to select Fire TV devices, and the Z85A’s software could see a UI makeover and a performance boost as a result.

An OLED I’d avoid: Sansui OLED

When the Sansui OLED made its debut, it carried a similar price tag to the now-two-year-old Panasonic Z85A. This made it a pretty intriguing option for folks shopping for an OLED TV on a budget.

These days, however, it’s much harder to find at its original, low price. But that hasn’t stopped people from reaching out to me and asking about whether or not it’s worth it.

Provided you can find either the 55- or 65-inch Sansui OLED (B&H is selling the 55-inch Sansui OLED for $549), I still don’t recommend picking it up. Unlike the first three OLED TVs on this list, the Sansui OLED doesn’t pack a ton of value once you square its price with the TV’s significant shortcomings.

As we reported in our Sansui OLED review, this set doesn’t get very bright at all — even during HDR content. As a result, it lacks the cinematic appeal of the LG B5, the Samsung S85F and the Panasonic Z85A.

In addition, we found that the Sansui OLED’s implementation of Google TV to be frustrating, as the TV’s limited processing power made navigation sluggish. It just isn’t worth the trouble.

As mentioned, the 55- and 65-inch Sansui OLEDs aren’t easy to come by. Nevertheless, I still bump into it from time to time when browsing TV stock at big-name retailers.

If you’re aiming to save money on an OLED-driven picture, stick with the first three picks on this list. There is such a thing as an OLED TV that compromises too much on performance. Fortunately, they’re getting harder to come by.

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If you’re shopping for a high-performance TV and your priority is a Samsung-branded model, you’ve got several quality options. Among those are the Samsung QN90F — the brand’s top-performing, 4K Mini-LED TV — and the Samsung S90F, a mid-range OLED TV with a similar set of features.

These TVs are close in price but quite different in performance. Both offer sensational picture quality, but how they achieve it is completely different. Here’s everything you need to know about how Samsung’s top Neo QLED TV compares to its mid-range OLED.

Samsung QN90F vs Samsung S95F: specs compared

This pair of Samsung TVs has a number of specs in common. Neither set supports ATSC 3.0, so 4K over-the-air broadcasts via an indoor antenna are out of the question.

Like all Samsung TVs available today, neither of these TVs supports Dolby Vision, a proprietary version of enhanced HDR. Instead, Samsung offers HDR10+ across all of its HDR-enabled TVs. HDR10+ is a royalty-free version of the format that, like Dolby Vision, leverages metadata to adjust the picture on a frame-by-frame basis.

You'll still be able to watch Dolby Vision-mastered streaming titles and Blu-rays on both sets, but the picture will fall back to standard HDR10. In other words, these TVs won't be taking full advantage of Dolby Vision's efforts to replicate the creator's intent.

(To learn more about Dolby Vision, check out our guide to whether or not you need Dolby Vision at all.)

When it comes to specs, the QN90F has two key advantages, but they're relatively modest advantages. First, the QN90F supports 4K content up to 165Hz, while the S90F OLED tops out at 144Hz. This will only really affect people who intend to hook one of these TVs up to a PC, however, as current-gen consoles are limited to 4K/120Hz.

In addition, the QN90F is available in two more sizes than the S90F. Crucially, these are 98- and 115-inch models, two niche size points that most people won't be shopping.

The QN90F takes this category because of these technicalities. That said, for most people, these two TVs offer a comparable set of specs.

Winner: Samsung QN90F

Samsung QN90F vs Samsung S95F: design

The back of the Samsung QN90F is pictured above. As you can see, the TV makes use of a pedestal-style stand that connects to a heavy, flat plate. At just a hair over an inch thick, the QN90F's panel is one of the narrowest we've seen for a Mini-LED TV in recent years. All of its internal hardware is spread across the chassis to allow for this uniform profile.

The QN90F's stand lifts the panel several inches above its surface, which is good news for anyone with a dedicated soundbar. There's enough room for most soundbars to sit in front of the QN90F without obstructing one's view.

The S90F (pictured above) also uses a pedestal-style stand, but its panel is engineered with a different design approach. Most of the TV's internal hardware is relegated to a rectangular-shaped compartment that bulges outward from the bottom half of the panel's backside. As a result, the S90F's profile isn't uniform.

Nevertheless, the S90F is a posh customer. Like many OLED TVs, the rest of the S90F's panel is wafer-thin and quite impressive-looking when viewed from the side. It might lack the QN90F's edge-to-edge uniformity, but I prefer the signature, ultra-thin look of an OLED TV.

Another key difference between these two TVs lies in their anti-reflective coating. The QN90F features a matte finish, which diffuses glare from direct light sources very effectively. The S90F makes use of a more glossy screen.

As a result, the S90F doesn't handle direct glare as well as the QN90F, but by neglecting the matte finish, it maintains the inky-black presentation that OLEDs are known for.

Both sets arrive with the same remote control: the Samsung Solar Cell remote. It's a sleek little number with a minimal amount of buttons, but its best feature is its rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which taps natural and artificial light for battery life.

I prefer the S90F's design slightly more than the QN90F, but there's no denying the latter's excellent design. It's a close category.

Winner: Samsung S90F

Samsung QN90F vs Samsung S95F: performance

Before we dive into which of these TVs delivers better overall performance, let's take a look at how their test results stack up in a side-by-side comparison. (Both TVs were in Samsung's Filmmaker picture mode when these tests were taken.)

When comparing these sets, two things ought to jump out at you: brightness and color. As a top-of-the-line, quantum dot-enhanced Mini-LED TV, it's no surprise that the QN90F delivers much better brightness than a mid-range OLED TV. This is one of the ways Samsung Neo QLEDs set themselves apart from OLED TVs.

With that much horsepower under the hood, the QN90F is capable of sizzling specular highlights during HDR content. In other words, small, concentrated bits of brightness practically leap off the screen, giving the picture depth.

However, while the S90F's OLED display tops out at just over half of the QN90F's HDR brightness, its ability to render perfect black levels and to control its brightness on a pixel-by-pixel basis has a tremendously positive impact on picture quality.

Having spent considerable time with both TVs, I find the S90F's picture to be much more cinematic. As good as the QN90F is at showcasing movies and shows with bright, eye-catching highlights, the S90F's overall contrast is much more impressive.

In addition, the 55-, 65-, and 77-inch versions of the S90F make use of Samsung Display's quantum dot-enhanced OLED panels, which offer brighter, purer color than standard WOLED panels. As you can see from our test results, the S90F's QD-OLED panel also delivers better color volume than the QN90F.

The rest is mostly a wash. Both TVs arrive with incredible out-of-the-box accuracy in Filmmaker mode, and both are super-responsive with input latency measurements that fall below 10ms.

If you're planning on putting your next TV in a sun-soaked room, the QN90F will almost certainly be a more reliable pick. For almost everyone else, the S90F's pixel-level dimming and superior color volume will be the winning choice.

Winner: Samsung S90F

Samsung QN90F vs Samsung S95F: smart platform and features

Samsung's latest version of Smart Hub (powered by Tizen) isn't my preferred choice. That said, if you'd rather not splurge on one of the best streaming devices for your living room, Smart Hub will get the job done.

It's the same version of Smart Hub on both TVs, and in my experience, the navigational experience is nearly identical. The software moves along at a mostly zippy clip, but I find its layout to be visually cluttered. It also takes multiple steps to arrive at various menus, when it feels like the route should be shorter.

Fortunately, when it comes to gaming features, the QN90F and the S90F are among the strongest gaming machines you can buy. Each TV offers four HDMI 2.1 inputs, and both support Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), G-Sync compatibility and AMD's FreeSync Premium Pro.

As mentioned, neither of these TVs supports Dolby Vision or ATSC 3.0. This means they're similar in what they offer and similar in what they don't offer.

Winner: Draw

Samsung QN90F vs Samsung S95F: outlook

These are two impressive TVs that offer excellent performance and a wide array of features, but the S90F comes with slightly better picture quality due to the many benefits of its quantum dot-enhanced OLED display. That said, the QN90F is among the best Mini-LED TVs money can buy, and for some people, it might be a better pick.

If you're planning on placing your next TV in a room that gets a lot of sun or artificial light, you might find the QN90F's brighter picture to be a safer bet. Not only does it offer brighter specular highlights, but it also offers a brighter picture overall.

Most of the comparable sizes in the QN90F and the S90F series are similarly priced. Currently, the 55-inch QN90F is $1,299 at Best Buy, while the 55-inch S90F is $1,199 at Best Buy. Whichever you land on, you can rest easy knowing that you're getting a fantastic, feature-rich TV.

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If you’ve noticed that Dolby Vision content on your LG C5 OLED or LG G5 OLED suddenly looks brighter than it did a week ago — you’re not imagining things.

Something definitely changed: This week, LG deployed software update 33.30.92 for its 2025 OLED TV models that brings with it, among other things, enhanced brightness for Dolby Vision HDR content.

OLED owners on Reddit noticed the change immediately and were quick to post the surprising before and after photos:

Before vs After Results : LG G5 Dolby Vision brightness update (33.30.92) from r/LG_UserHub

The future is bright

What’s interesting is the timing of the update — we’re only about a month and a half away from the launch of LG’s new 2026 models, the LG C6 and G6 OLED.

Is it possible that engineers were able to take some of the learnings from the new TVs and roll them back to the 2025 models? Absolutely, but there’s no way for us to know for sure.

What we can say is that, in our own lab testing, we measured the G5’s peak brightness at 2,295 nits in a 10% window. It's always had the physical capability to go brighter with Dolby Vision content, but there was something in the encoding that prevented it. The same is true, to a lesser extent, for the LG C5 OLED that put out 1,165 nits under the same conditions.

Unfortunately, no LG B5 OLED owners have come forward to mention any improvement on their sets, and that could be down to the fact that the B5 maxed out at just 632 nits in a 10% window. A boost in HDR brightness might not do much to change that.

Now, I think there will still be good reason to buy the new 2026 models — just see our guides to the LG C5 vs C6 and LG G5 vs G6 for a complete rundown— but the latest update could give folks on the fence a reason to save some money by buying last year’s suddenly improved screens.

We're keen to get them into our labs for testing, so stay tuned for more.

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Impressed by the rich colors, deep blacks and high brightness of the best monitors and best OLED TVs? Well, prepare for the next stage, as Samsung Display has unveiled its latest QD-OLED Penta Tandem tech for TVs and monitors.

Dubbed "a new premium technology" for QD-OLED panels, Penta Tandem aims to deliver sharper picture quality, better efficiency and even higher peak brightness in new-gen TVs and monitors — and it's thanks to adding an extra emitter layer.

But what is it, and how is Penta Tandem gearing up to be the "ultimate choice" for anyone after QD-OLED displays? With the tech it boasts, it's already looking to mark a new standard of visuals, so let's dive in.

What is QD-OLED Penta Tandem?

Fortunately, it's a lot simpler than it may sound. Samsung introduced QD-OLED displays a few years ago, which essentially combines quantum dots (QD) and OLED panels. So, you're getting the deep blacks and pixel-perfect contrast of OLED with the enhanced brightness and expanded color range of QD technology.

Previously, Samsung Display used a four-layer blue-emitting layer as a light source for these quantum dots to show color. But now, as the name suggests, Penta Tandem moves to a five-layer blue light-emitting structure with the latest organic materials.

As Samsung explains it, think of it like a group of people carrying a couch. Four people can handle it, but having an extra person help out means it lightens the load, allowing for greater efficiency and packing on even more weight.

What this all results in is being able to achieve improved peak brightness on higher pixel density displays, or the same brightness as what we see on monitors and TVs today, but with lower power consumption. In fact, with this new tech, it's expected to double the life span of displays.

“Multi-layer organic light-emitting structure is not simply about adding more layers," says Brad Jung, Head of Large Display Marketing Team at Samsung Display. "It requires deep expertise in selecting materials and optimizing their thickness and combinations."

Jung continues: “Penta Tandem, built on nearly five years of QD-OLED mass production experience since 2021, represents the ultimate choice for customers looking to demonstrate the premium value of QD-OLED.”

The next step in QD-OLED

As it turns out, Samsung Display has already put this tech into action, as Penta Tandem can be found in the company's gaming monitors and OLED TVs from 2025. However, the display tech has now been trademarked, so expect to see Penta Tandem in a whole range of displays going forward.

Samsung noted its 27-inch UHD (3840 x 2160) QD-OLED monitor panel, which may be its 27-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G81SF, comes with Penta Tandem, allowing it to reach 160 pixels per inch (PPI) while still keeping peak brightness. In fact, as Samsung claims, it's one of the only monitors of this size that can offer this.

So, not only can we expect peak brightness of 4,500 nits for TVs and 1,300 nits for monitors as standard with panels using Penta Tandem, but also a VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification being the norm. That means even deeper blacks, and a huge benefit in visuals in everything we watch or play.

As for what's to come, Samsung Display hints that we'll see Penta Tandem in a certain 49-inch dual QHD (5120 x 1440) monitor, which sounds a lot like the mega-sized Samsung Odyssey OLED G9. That's already one of the best gaming monitors you can get, so adding even more to this display is something to look forward to.

Monitors and TVs are only getting better, with LG Display unveiling the world's first OLED monitor with a 720Hz refresh rate, the more affordable OLED SE for TVs and Samsung delivering a wicked-fast 1,040Hz gaming monitor. Now, with its QD-OLED Penta Tandem coming to even more panels, 2026 is looking to be quite a year for displays.

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People love to let the sunshine in so much that, once upon a time, someone went and wrote a song about it. But while you and I might love to bask in the rays of a bright, bright sunshiny day, the same might not be true for your TV — at least, I think that’s the case.

A friend of mine recently piqued my interest with a question I admittedly didn’t have an answer for: Is direct morning sunlight doing long-term damage to their TV screen?

Determined to get to the bottom of it, I did a deep dive into this question and walked away with a not-so-firm answer: It's complicated. However, if you’ll stick with me, I think I can shed some light on this one.

Can direct sunlight damage an LCD/LED TV?

The short answer to this question is, yes, direct sunlight can damage an LCD/LED TV, whether it's an ultra-affordable QLED or a high-end Mini-LED TV. However, the long answer paints a much less clear picture of the risks.

Look, the list of electronics I would feel comfortable letting bake in the sun is short, and while an LED TV is on that list, the circumstances would need to be pretty extreme for me to start shifting around furniture and rearranging the room. If your LED TV spends most of the day out of direct sunlight, I'd wager that your TV probably isn't in any immediate danger of long-term damage.

Unlike OLED TVs (which I'll delve into shortly), LED TVs aren't as susceptible to overheating. As long as they're not facing a window getting blasted with sunlight every day, they ought to be fine.

If you don't want to take my word for it, take Samsung's. According to this Samsung customer service page, "LCD TVs are not affected by sunlight. Placing an LCD TV in direct sunlight will not affect the operation or durability of the TV."

That said, if you want to be cautious, you can do what I've seen a handful of A/V enthusiasts do over the years and throw a blanket or curtain over your TV when it's not in use during the day.

OLED TV-owners, on the other hand, might want to be a bit more careful. Direct sunlight might be doing some damage.

Can direct sunlight damage an OLED TV?

Many new Samsung OLEDs — like the incredible S95F OLED — are outfitted with a matte-style finish that cuts down on glare considerably by scattering the light. For a lot of folks, this design element is a huge part of the S95F's appeal.

And while the glare-free finish is remarkably impressive at how it deflects both artificial and natural light, you might want to make sure it's not getting too much natural light, if you can help it. The reason has to do with the nature of OLED itself.

Unlike LCD/LED TVs (which rely on LED backlighting either behind the display or along its edges), every single pixel in an OLED TV is self-illuminating. It's all possible because of the organic materials used by an OLED display. (In fact, the "O" in OLED stands for "Organic.")

It's a marvelous feat, but one that requires a certain level of care and consideration due to delicate nature of the organic materials. For example, when it comes to average picture brightness (that is, the brightness of the entire screen), OLED TVs don't get nearly as bright as Mini-LED TVs.

Not only that, but most OLED TVs arrive with an automatic, brightness-throttling internal feature fittingly called the Automatic Brightness Limiter (ABL). On nearly every OLED TV you can buy, the picture is periodically dimmed to prevent the panel from heating up too much, or too prevent OLED burn-in.

Now, OLED TVs have come a long way in the last decade and are more resistant to heat and uniformity issues than they once were. That said, I'd be more worried about an OLED TV receiving prolonged, repeated exposure to direct sunlight than I would a garden-variety LCD/LED TV.

It's always worth considering the placement of a TV relative to the room's windows, if only to prevent unseemly glare. However, if you own an OLED TV, I recommend taking the issue of direct sunlight seriously, particularly if your OLED is sitting in the sun for several hours a day.

If this all seems too fussy for your liking, consider yourself lucky. Years ago, plasma TVs — in many ways the precursors to OLED TVs — were even more susceptible to heat damage due to the phosphors used in their displays.

We've come a long way since then. And, if you want your OLED TV to go a long way, it might be worth going the extra mile and repositioning it out of the sunlight.

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OLEDs are some of the best TVs you can buy, but they come at a steep cost — especially when you compare their price to most LCD/LED sets. For shoppers looking to save some money on this enticing display technology this year, there might be good news coming down the pike.

As first reported by FlatpanelsHD, LG Display — maker of select OLED panels for LG, Samsung and Sony — is rolling out a new, more-affordable OLED panel in 2026. As a result, select OLED TVs that use this type of display this year might be more competitively priced than their predecessors were upon their debut. They’re also reportedly brighter than previously used panels.

Dubbed OLED SE, the new panel is not without some intriguing tradeoffs. Let’s review what we know so far.

Better brightness at the expense of anti-reflectivity — but that’s OK

Within LG Display’s OLED hierarchy, OLED SE sits below the OLED EX panels used by the LG C5 and the soon-to-be-released LG C6. In turn, OLED EX sits below OLED META, the panel associated with the LG G5 and the upcoming LG G6.

These panels are the end result of a cost-reduction plan that aims to make OLED TVs cheaper to produce, perhaps a response to the advent of RGB LED technology and the expansion of affordable Mini-LED TVs in recent years.

The “SE” in OLED SE reportedly stands for “Special Edition.” As it happens, there are some special qualities attached to these panels, too.

OLED SE displays are reported to reach 1,000 nits of brightness — quite the feat for the entry-level models that are likely to leverage OLED SE panels. Last year, we clocked LG’s entry-level B5 OLED at around 600 to 650 nits in Filmmaker mode, so it’s quite possible that some (or all) versions of the incoming LG B6 series will see a bit of a brightness boost.

However, it’s also reported that the reason for the brightness boost — namely, the strategic removal of the display’s polarizer — is also the reason why OLED SE panels are more reflective. There’s a new reflective film in place of the polarizer which introduces a level of reflectivity akin to a typical Mini-LED panel.

As an OLED TV-owner who’s tested many of the best OLED TVs over the last decade, I think this tradeoff is fine. With specular highlights at (or near) 1,000 nits, the higher reflectivity shouldn’t be much of a concern, provided the room isn’t flush with light.

As mentioned, not all OLED TVs will feature OLED SE panels in 2026. That said, we can do some back-of-the-napkin work to figure out which incoming models are the most likely candidates.

Which TVs will feature OLED SE panels in 2026?

As the most affordable OLED configuration in LG Display’s repertoire, one can assume that this panel will find its way to the newest version of LG’s entry-level B Series, the B6. What I wouldn’t guarantee, though, is the panel being used by all of the sizes in the series.

Samsung Display manufactures quantum dot-enhanced OLED displays for Samsung’s QD-OLED TVs (like the Samsung S90F and the Samsung S95F), and the brand will continue sourcing those panels for its 2026 QD-OLED TVs. This includes the Samsung S95H and the S90H, so we can rule those models out.

However, some of the brand’s entry-level OLED models may come with OLED SE panels, including the Samsung S85H. Last year, the 77- and 83-inch versions of the Samsung S85F arrived with standard WOLED panels, so there’s reason to believe that 77- and 83-inch versions of the S85H will make use of OLED SE panels.

Sony and Panasonic — two brands who have also sourced OLED panels from LG Display in recent years — have yet to divulge much about their 2026 TVs.

OLED SE: outlook

We’ve reached out to LG for more information about its upcoming B Series and will update this space when we’ve learned more. In the meantime, you can color me excited.

Long-term OLED TV ownership has had its ups and downs, but I do often find myself wishing that my five-year-old OLED TV was capable of getting brighter. I’d gladly take that deal today.

I’ve also long since celebrated the slow-but-steady drop in OLED pricing throughout my time covering TVs. I love OLED technology, but there’s no denying that the cost of an OLED TV relative to a similarly sized LCD/LED set is prohibitively expensive for a large swath of shoppers.

There’s certainly no guarantee that LG, Samsung or any other brand that sells OLED TVs will offer OLED SE-equipped sets for less. However, I’m of the mind that, if this is in fact a cost-reduction effort to compete with new Mini-LED and RGB LED TVs, it only follows that OLED SE-equipped TVs will go on sale for less than what we’ve come to expect.

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LG's flagship TVs have always been in contention for the title of best OLED TV — even if Samsung's top-end QD-OLED TVs like the Samsung S95F OLED have recently given them a run for their money.

At this year’s CES, LG unveiled the latest in its line of flagship screens. Dubbed the LG G6 OLED, it takes the reins from last year’s LG G5 OLED.

What’s different? Well, unlike some years, the LG G6 OLED is a pretty substantial upgrade over the G5 OLED — LG claims that the G6 OLED is a fair bit brighter than the model before it and boasts even deeper blacks.

So if you're in the market for a new top-end OLED TV, is it worth shelling out for LG's newest, or should you save some cash and go for the last-generation model?

LG G6 OLED vs G5 OLED: Specs

LG G6 OLED vs G5 OLED: Design

Physically, the G6 and G5 both follow LG's sleek, wall-friendly approach. Both include "Zero Gap" wall-mounting brackets that let the TV sit flush against the wall, giving you that picture-frame look with minimal space between the screen and the surface. Both models come in the same size options, too: 48", 55", 65", 77", 83", and 97".

Connectivity is also consistent. You get four HDMI 2.1 ports on both, supporting up to 4K at 165Hz. It's nice all four of the ports are HDMI 2.1 ports, though definitely expected at this price point. The only exception is on the largest model, which is limited to 120Hz.

The fact that the design is so similar will be good news to those that liked the design of the G5 — but perhaps less so for those who feel it was getting a little stagnant. Regardless, you couldn't argue the TV isn't slim and subtle, which is nice — especially when coupled with the Zero Gap mounting bracket.

LG G6 OLED vs G5 OLED: Performance

Because the design is so similar, performance is really the most important difference between the two. The G6, as you might expect, brings updated display panel tech to the LG G series. In fact, it seems as though the larger sizes in the G6 lineup actually use LG's second-generation Primary RGB Tandem panel, building on the OLED EVO tech from the G5. This newer architecture should deliver better color purity while keeping the brightness advantages that tandem OLED designs offer.

Brightness is where these two TVs differ most though. LG says the G6 is 20% brighter than the G5, and real-world testing puts the newer model. In our testing, we found the LG G5 to offer a brightness of up to 2,296 nits at a 10% window, so if LG's claims turn out to be true, the G6 could reach 2,750 nits or so. That said, this jump applies mainly to small highlights rather than full-screen brightness, so don't expect everything to look uniformly brighter across all your content.

The other brightness-related upgrade, though, will make your entire image appear brighter, even if it's not. The G6 has a new "Reflection Free Premium" polarizer, which supposedly helps reflections drop to under 0.5% — significantly beating the roughly 1.5% you get from typical solutions. In practice, this means a noticeably cleaner image when you've got windows, overhead lights, or other ambient light sources in the room.

Black levels in bright rooms improve meaningfully too. At 500 lux — about what you'd have for comfortable reading — the G6 keeps blacks deeper than 0.24 nits. You might be wondering why black levels are an issue with OLED TVs, and the answer is basically that while the TV is outputting any light from black areas of the screen, ambient light from your environment can make them appear brighter.

Then there's the TV's processing, which also gets an upgrade. The G6 has LG's Gen 3 Alpha 11 processor, up from the G5's Gen 2 version. The extra power helps most with upscaling sub-4K content, making older movies, cable broadcasts, and standard-def streaming look noticeably cleaner. We'll have to see how effective this new upscaling tech is, but LG's top-end TVs were already quite good at this.

Both TVs support modern HDR tech including Dolby Vision, but don't get your hopes up about Dolby Vision 2 just yet — LG has confirmed that it currently has no plans to support Dolby Vision 2 in 2026. It's entirely possible support will come further out, but don't buy your TV based on this.

Still, the G5 already handles HDR very well, especially in controlled lighting. The G6's improvements are real but might seem subtle if you mostly watch in dark rooms where the G5's contrast and detail are already excellent. For dark-room viewers, the upgrade may not be worth the extra cost.

Gamers also in for much of an improvement — gaming specs are identical on both models. They both have Variable Refresh Rate support, 4K at 165Hz, and cloud gaming through GeForce Now with support for G-Sync and FreeSync.

Outlook

The G6 OLED makes the most sense specifically for watching in environments that are brighter or have a lot of reflections. Its higher peak brightness will make highlights pop more, but not everyone will need that.

The G5 is still an excellent TV that shouldn't be overlooked just because something newer came along. It still offers amongst the best image quality you can get from any TV out there right now, and it'll likely lower in price over the next few months ahead of the G6's release.

Speaking of release date, we don't yet know exactly when the LG G6 will come out. LG often releases new TVs around March or April, so hopefully we won't have to wait too long — but without official confirmation, it's hard to say. The LG G5 has been out for a while now, so if you need a TV right now, it's the way to go.

In 2025, the LG C5 OLED was our best-reviewed TV of the year. It earned this title because it combined incredible picture quality with a bevy of useful features for a relatively affordable price.

This year, the LG C6 is poised to replace the C5 as the brand’s newest mid-range OLED TV in 2026. We’re still months away from the release of the C6, but right now, plenty of people are already trying to calculate if it’ll be worth the cost. After all, both the C5 and the C6 will occupy shelves for the rest of the year — and the C5 will be an order of magnitude cheaper for most of that time.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at what we know about LG’s newest C Series OLED so far and get a sense of how it compares to its predecessor. We can’t evaluate performance until we formally test the C6, but we can still glean valuable information from what’s already out there.

LG C6 vs C6H

Before we start comparing notes between the C5 and the C6, we have to talk about a key way that LG is shaking up its mid-range tier in 2026. In recent years, the C Series came in sizes ranging from 42 to 83 inches, including a 77-inch model.

This year, however, the standard C6 series will only be available in 42-, 48-, 55-, and 65-inch variants. The 77- and 83-inch versions are slightly different models altogether, dubbed LG C6H.

The main difference between the smaller-sized C6 and the larger-sized C6H will come down to performance. The C6H leverages LG Display’s new Tandem OLED panel, which features Hyper Radiant Color technology. If you buy a C6 between 42 and 65 inches, however, you’ll be getting a standard WOLED display.

The C6H will presumably be brighter and more colorful than the standard C6. For now, I’ll focus mostly on the standard C6 lineup and how it compares to the C5.

LG C5 vs C6: specs compared

LG C5 vs C6: Design

Our hands-on time with the new C6 involved wall-mounted units, so there’s not much we can say about the sturdiness of the setup when the panel is attached to a stand. The C5, however, is one of the best-constructed TVs available today, as it blends a lightweight design with an elegant profile, leaving a fair amount of room for a slim soundbar.

LG hasn’t made major changes to the overall design of the C Series OLED in some time, so I expect a similar-looking stand when the C6 finally ships. I also expect the C6 to make use of the same lightweight material that’s adorned both the C5 and the LG C4 in recent years.

LG C5 vs C6: Performance

As mentioned, you’re bound to see the biggest leap in performance when moving from the LG C5 up to one of the two confirmed C6H models that tap LG Display’s Tandem OLED panel. If you’re choosing a 42-, 48-, 55-, or 65-inch model, the difference in performance between the C5 and C6 won’t be as apparent.

The C5 wrings a ton of brightness out of its relatively basic WOLED panel. In our tests, we clocked the C5’s highlight brightness at around 1,100 nits in HDR.

When combined with the perfect black levels and pixel-level dimming that OLED displays are known for, 1,000+ nits of brightness is plenty. That said, folks chasing the brightest picture who are already committed to buying a 77- or 83-inch OLED will want to take a hard look at the upgraded C6H.

On the LG C5, specular highlights — like sparks, shimmers, and reflections — jump off the screen, allowing for a tremendous sense of visual depth. I expect the C6 to be at least as bright as the C5, and if recent years are any indication, it might be slightly brighter than its predecessor — at least when it comes to HDR highlights.

Just as its predecessors delivered the gaming goods, the C6 will almost certainly prove one of the best gaming TVs of the year. Like the C5, the C6 is equipped with four HDMI 2.1 inputs, LG’s Game Optimizer mode, and nearly every enhancement a console gamer could want in 2026.

One key upgrade on the C6 is its support for 4K content at 165Hz, up from 144Hz on the C5. I suspect this will mostly be relevant to PC gamers looking for a gaming TV.

LG C5 vs C6: Outlook

We won't be able to make more definitive statements about the C6's design, performance, and value until it officially launches later in a few short months, but I can confidently say that the 42- to 65-inch versions of the C5 will be a better value proposition for at least the first half of 2026.

Consider this: Last year, the 65-inch C5 debuted at $2,699. Right now, you can find the 65-inch LG C5 for just $1,396 at Amazon. That's what almost a year on shelves will do to TV pricing.

If the LG C6 launches at $2,699 — or really, anywhere near that price — I'll probably spend the next several months recommending that most people save a ton of cash on the very-similar LG C5. Come fall, the gap between the C6's price and that of the C5 will have shrunk considerably.

I suppose the C6 could surprise me and justify its higher price right out of the gate. Another thing to consider is how the C6H changes the equation, particularly for big-screen shoppers.

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About four and a half years ago, I bought the LG C1, a popular, mid-range OLED and one of the best LG TVs of its day. At the time, I had been testing and reviewing TVs for over seven years. Since then, I’ve covered every C1 successor — from the LG C2 to the LG C5.

Now that the LG C1 and I are nearing the half-decade mark of our relationship, I thought it’d be interesting to unpack it all — the good, the bad and the quirky. I’m trying to figure out how much longer this partnership will last, and more importantly, whether or not my next TV will be an LG OLED.

What I like about the LG OLED experience

All of the elements that made the LG C1 an attractive option five years ago are still in play today. Like all of the C Series OLEDs that succeeded it, the C1 blends three key things: excellent picture quality, an immense selection of features and a price tag that isn’t nearly as high as its performance would suggest.

Let’s start with picture quality. An OLED TV’s bread and butter in 2026 is the same as it was in 2021: contrast.

The C1’s self-lit pixels allow for perfect black levels, surgical contrast control and wide, accommodating viewing angles. This is why I chose the C1 in 2021 and why I recommend OLED TVs to people in 2026. (I’ve especially appreciated the C1’s ultra-wide viewing angles, which allow my partner and I to follow baseball games from the kitchen without looking at a washed-out picture.)

In the years since I welcomed the C1 into my home, OLED TVs have only gotten brighter. The LG C5 — the only TV in the last year to receive our five-star rating — is nearly twice as bright, at least when it comes to specular highlights.

But despite its relatively limited brightness, you can’t take the “OLED” out of the LG C1. When I pop in a 4K Blu-ray and dim the lights, the C1 is just as magical today as it was when I first unboxed it. There’s a certain depth to an OLED-driven picture that even the best Mini-LED TVs can’t quite match, and it all comes back to the fact that every pixel is self-illuminating.

Another reason for choosing the C1 was its exhaustive array of features. It was one of the best gaming TVs of its day, offering a full slate of HDMI 2.1-compatible inputs, LG’s customizable Game Optimizer mode and ultra-low input lag. I’m happy to say that the C1 has lived up to its reputation as a powerful gaming machine.

All told, I suspect I do more gaming on my C1 than I do movie-watching. The C1 and my Xbox Series X synergize better than pretty much any other pair of products in my home.

The C1’s terrific picture quality and laundry list of gaming features arrived at my doorstep for a price that didn’t set my hair on fire. Sure, it was pricier than the average mid-range TV in 2021, but I was willing to buy in based on what I knew about its performance. I was counting on the C1 not to let me down.

Complaint #1: a panel on the fritz

It was almost an exact year after the C1 was delivered to my home that it partially broke. About two weeks after my C1’s one-year brand warranty expired, I turned it on to see a bright, vertical line on the left side of the panel. It was an entire column of defective, white pixels.

What resulted was a months-long journey to convince LG that I qualified for a panel replacement. I won’t keep you in suspense: I was eventually able to receive a new panel for no added cost — but getting there wasn’t a smooth road. Here’s a brief rundown of the obstacles I met along the way:

• I first needed to prove to LG Customer Service that my C1 truly was busted. This involved letting someone connect to my TV remotely in order to run diagnostics while I photographed the screen and sent back photos.
  
• I then needed to convince someone that I ought to be grandfathered into the one-year warranty window having just missed it by a couple of weeks.
  
• LG agreed to honor my warranty, but rescinded the offer when they noticed a boilerplate Geek Squad logo embedded in my emailed receipt from Best Buy. The mere presence of this logo was sufficient evidence for LG that I purchased a Geek Squad warranty along with my C1.
  
• Getting LG to back down from this Geek Squad claim took several rounds of phone calls and, eventually, an escalation to a higher Customer Service division. This is the point at which my case was assigned a representative who helped see it through to its resolution.
  
• A local, authorized LG service provider ordered a replacement panel, delivered it to my home and installed it. Unfortunately, this panel was a lemon.
  
• With the help of my LG Customer Service representative, a second panel was delivered and installed successfully.

While I’m happy (and lucky) that my case was ultimately resolved, it probably won’t surprise you to learn that the process felt a bit like getting lost in a house of mirrors. The panel hasn’t had any issues since, but like almost all OLED panels from this era, it’s a bit quirky.

Complaint #2: pink tinting

I’ve been reviewing OLED TVs for over a decade. I’ve seen almost every OLED TV from LG, Samsung and Sony throughout that period. In 2021, OLEDs like my LG C1 were more susceptible to some funky-looking panel artifacts.

The photo above has been adjusted to emphasize the issue, you can see my C1 is saddled with some pink tinting near the sides of the screen. I chose a solid, gray-colored screen to draw the tint out, but it can have a small, subtle impact on low-saturated content, especially black-and-white content.

This was a common artifact for LG Display’s WOLED panels during the era that the C1 was manufactured. It has to do with the structure of the display and the materials used, and some panels are worse than others — akin to the so-called dirty screen effect found on LCD/LED displays.

Fortunately, the pink tinting is far less of an issue today than it was just four or five years ago. The LG C2 and C3 — among the first to carry LG evo technology — demonstrate pink-and-green-colored tinting when light-colored content is viewed off-axis, but in my experience, the effect is more reflective in nature, not deep-set and lumpy in its appearance.

Complaint #3: webOS is kind of a bummer

It’s official: I decided to replace webOS with Roku. The decision arrived after a long, hard-fought campaign to force myself to use — and to enjoy using — my C1’s built-in smart platform. Reader, I failed.

In fairness, much of my malaise comes down to my TV’s nearly five-year-old processor, now dutifully lugging around several years’ worth of firmware updates. Beyond the occasional sluggishness, however, I just don’t gel with the visual layout of webOS and its reliance on the LG Magic Remote that shipped with my TV.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem as though LG is pushing webOS in a direction that will ultimately draw me back in. With the C5 (and the upcoming LG C6), there is a heavy emphasis on AI-based features — chatbots, personalized settings and the like.

Look, I may be in the minority here, but I have no interest in troubleshooting TV problems by way of an LLM-powered chatbot. I don’t need my TV to guess my taste in movies and to recommend stuff to watch, nor do I need my TV to get all spicy with the picture and sound settings on its own accord.

Whether or not you want to participate in these features is a matter of preference. For me, this type of experience — where you’re in constant dialogue with your TV’s software — is not what I’ll be looking for in my next TV.

Will my next TV be an LG OLED?

Sometime in the not-so-distant future — perhaps this year, maybe in another four — I will use my LG C1 for the last time. My only hope is that I get to decide when this time comes rather than be surprised by it.

Despite the faulty panel fiasco, I do love my LG C1. Its ultra-thin panel has marveled guests and its incredible, HDR-enabled picture has breathed new visual life into some of my favorite movies. I’ve racked up thousands of hours of “Red Dead Redemption 2” on this TV, blown away by how remarkable New Hanover looks and plays on an OLED-driven display.

When taking stock of these three complaints, I need to be honest in weighing them. If future versions of webOS still bum me out, I need to remember that it was remarkably easy to replace that software with something I prefer.

When grumbling about the magenta-colored tinting that sometimes haunts the C1’s corners, I need to remind myself that I’m picky. I’m an eagle-eyed, TV-reviewing freak. More to the point, newer LG OLEDs aren’t really saddled with this issue.

The year-old, busted panel? OK, that one is pretty inexcusable. That said, I assume this random bit of bad luck only befalls a small percentage of OLED owners every year. Hardware failures aren’t exclusive to LG OLEDs, either — even the best OLED TVs just give out sometimes, regardless of the brand.

I would absolutely buy an LG OLED again. But when it comes to whether or not I will, only time will tell.

My willingness to buy another in the future seems just as significant to me as my uncertainty. The C1 didn’t make lifetime LG TV-owner out of me, but somehow, a broken panel couldn’t get in the way of my love for it, either.

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OLED just keeps getting better (and brighter) every year. The best OLED TVs can now match the cornea-scorching vividness of high-end Mini-LED sets, which is hugely impressive.

When it comes to my most anticipated TV of 2026 though, the LG G6 OLED, it’s not the rumored eye-rubbing number of nits I’m most excited for — it's actually the LG G6’s reflectivity. Or more accurately, it’s total lack of it.

Thanks to LG’s new “Reflection Free Premium” tech, the TV giant is promising a top-tier set that will deliver perfect black levels in not only dark viewing conditions, but also the most sun-filled living rooms. Here's why I think it's the biggest TV upgrade in years.

It's time to end glare for good

Eliminating reflections has been a big priority for LG for years at this point. I’m lucky enough to own a 77-inch LG G3 OLED, and the anti-reflective coating on its Evo panel stops it from becoming a giant mirror whenever the sun pops up here in my native (currently frigid) Scotland. It’s far from perfect, though.

In summer months, my living room takes in a lot of light. In late June, when the sun often doesn’t fully set until after 10pm, the mid-evening rays that pour into my lounge create a bunch of distracting reflections that the G3 simply can’t banish.

This admittedly first-world AV problem was so distracting last summer, I literally thought there was a giant mark on my screen every sunny evening. Mercifully, I hadn’t accidentally scratched my screen, rather, it was the sun bouncing off my PS5 Pro’s shiny black middle strip that was creating an annoying reflection.

Plonking my console on its side quickly remedied this issue, but I can’t deny I’ve been pining for better anti-reflective tech ever since.

Nearly glare-free since 2023