Hisense UR9S vs LG OLED B6

Direct comparison

B65 / B6E / B6G

Available screen sizes: 65”75”85”

Available screen sizes: 48”55”65”77”83”

Panel type: LCD VA

Resolution: 3840x2160

System: VIDAA

Model year: 2026

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Panel type: WRGB OLED

Resolution: 3840x2160

System: WebOS

Model year: 2026

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Overall rating

8.4

7.8

  • Movies and series in UHD quality

    7.9

    8.0

  • Classic TV, YouTube

    7.9

    8.8

  • Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

    7.6

    8.6

  • Gaming on console

    8.4

    9.2

  • TV as a computer monitor

    8.4

    7.6

  • Watching in bright light

    9.9

    4.8

  • Utility functions

    9.4

    8.0

  • Apps

    8.3

    9.1

  • Sound quality

    7.8

    6.7

Advantages

  • High HDR and SDR brightness

  • Very good black levels and contrast for an LCD TV

  • Excellent image processing and upscaling of lower-quality content (Pentonic 800)

  • Matt coating that effectively reduces reflections

  • Extensive gaming features (170/180 Hz, VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync, HDMI 2.1)

  • Low input lag

  • USB-C port with DisplayPort support

  • Dolby Atmos and DTS support

  • Good audio system for a TV

  • Smoothly functioning HomeOS (VIDAA)

  • Convenient remote with backlight, solar panel and USB-C charging

  • Perfect black levels and contrast, OLED panel

  • Very good HDR performance with Dolby Vision

  • Natural and accurate colours after calibration

  • Excellent motion clarity with no smearing (120 Hz)

  • 4 HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gb/s bandwidth

  • Very low input lag

  • VRR, G-Sync, FreeSync and proper HGiG support, offering a rich feature set for gamers

  • Feature-rich webOS with the Magic Remote

  • Wide viewing angles

Disadvantages

No like
  • In films, the full potential of RGB Mini LED backlighting is not always realised

  • HDR image brightness deviates from the director's intent

  • Lack of proper HGiG implementation (a feature for gamers)

  • Some key applications are missing

  • Inferior reflection suppression compared with its predecessor, a characteristic of the OLED SE panel

  • Average brightness, best suited to a room with controlled lighting

  • No DTS:X support, primarily a drawback for Blu-ray disc owners

  • The webOS system isn't the fastest here

Our verdict

Hisense UR9S is without doubt one of the more interesting launches this year, but not necessarily for the reasons the manufacturer most emphasises. Admittedly, the brand’s first RGB Mini LED backlight in history and in this range impresses in measurements, but in practice the TV’s main strength is that it is simply well refined. It’s clear Hisense learned from previous models and improved the things that really matter for day-to-day viewing. RGB Mini LED itself has considerable potential, but for now it is not yet a reason to buy this particular model. In actual films and series the advantage of the new technology is not as pronounced as test-pattern results might suggest. Perhaps future generations will show much more, but today we treat it more as an interesting direction of development than a true revolution. Above all, the UR9S stands out for its versatility. It handles black levels very well (for an LCD panel), processes lower-quality footage efficiently and offers extensive features for both regular viewing and gaming. It also has a few solutions missing from rivals, such as a USB-C port with DisplayPort and a very high panel refresh rate for PC gamers. Is it worth considering? In our view, yes, especially if you are looking for a flagship LCD TV. Not because it uses an RGB Mini LED backlight, but because it is a very good, versatile and simply pleasant TV for everyday use.

The LG OLED B6 is a very successful continuation of the B series and a TV that makes a lot of sense as a first step into OLED. It doesn't try to compete with the most expensive models in every respect, but in the most important areas it still manages to deliver exactly what many people choose this technology for: perfect blacks, very high contrast and a picture that can simply look spectacular in films. Much of this is thanks to the new budget WOLED panel, the OLED SE. Thanks to it, LG's cheapest OLED is now noticeably brighter than a few years ago, and around 800 nits in HDR is a figure you can genuinely notice when watching. Highlights have more punch, the picture copes better with more demanding scenes, and combined with OLED blacks the whole thing can look really impressive. Films and series from streaming platforms look particularly good, especially those available in Dolby Vision. That's when the B6 makes the most of its capabilities and can deliver an image that will be a big step up for someone switching from a typical LCD TV.

However, this is not a model without compromises. Our biggest reservation concerns how the screen handles reflections. The lack of a classic polariser means the TV fares much worse when placed opposite a large window or a strong light source. Reflections are more noticeable than on other WOLED panels, and the blacks themselves lose some of their character in a bright room. In controlled conditions this won't be a problem, but for a very bright living room it's worth approaching this purchase a little more cautiously. The operation of webOS also leaves something to be desired. The system itself is still very good, with a rich app library, the convenient Magic Remote and essentially everything you would expect from a modern Smart TV. The problem is that on the B6 it does not always run as smoothly as it should. At times you can feel the new version of the system is more demanding and somewhat 'heavier' than before.

Despite these remarks the LG B6 still performs very well. It's a TV that delivers all the key advantages of OLED while not costing as much as the higher-end models. It makes the most sense when it's on a good deal, because then it can be one of the most interesting choices for people who want to enter the world of OLEDs without overpaying.

TV appearance

HDMI inputs
0 x HDMI 2.0, 3 x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps)
0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps)
Other inputs
Outputs
Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
Network Interfaces
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Build quality
Premium
Premium
Stand type
Central
Legs
Bezel color
Silver
Graphite
Stand
Height adjustment
Fixed
Flat design
Yes
No
Accessories
Stand
Stand

Contrast and black detail

8.5/10

10/10

Local dimming function: Yes, number of zones: 1056 (24 x 44)

Contrast:

Review Hisense UR9S Contrast and black detail

Result

411,100:1

Review Hisense UR9S Contrast and black detail

Result

152,050:1

Review Hisense UR9S Contrast and black detail

Result

38,100:1

Review Hisense UR9S Contrast and black detail

Result

28,450:1

Review Hisense UR9S Contrast and black detail

Result

14,700:1

Review LG OLED B6 Contrast and black detail

Result

:1

Review LG OLED B6 Contrast and black detail

Result

:1

Review LG OLED B6 Contrast and black detail

Result

:1

Review LG OLED B6 Contrast and black detail

Result

:1

Review LG OLED B6 Contrast and black detail

Result

:1

Halo effect and black detail visibility:

Check the visibility of bright lights on a dark background. Mini-LEDs often struggle with this. The photo does not compare black levels – that’s what the video below is for.

The video accurately shows differences in contrast and black levels between TVs, as well as potential issues: halo around bright objects or Mini-LED zone operation visible as brightness jumps.

The Hisense UR9S in the 65-inch version has 1056 local dimming zones. That’s still quite a lot, although fewer than last year’s U8Q with classic QD Mini LED backlighting. The number of zones alone does not determine black performance, because it is equally important how the TV controls them. Despite the smaller number of zones, the UR9S delivers a comparable level in this respect. The contrast we measured was very high in most scenes and reached six-figure values. As a result, blacks look deep and the image retains good depth. Naturally, as with any Mini LED TV, a halo effect can appear around bright elements on a dark background, which makes contrast in those areas noticeably lower. In the UR9S the halo is not as unnatural to the eye as on traditional Mini LED screens. The glow often takes on the colour of the displayed object. If a small coloured element appears on screen, the backlight in that part of the screen lights with a similar colour instead of creating a typical white bloom. This is not, of course, a TV that can rival OLED when it comes to black levels. Even so, the UR9S is certainly one of the better LCD TVs in this category.

The blacks on the LG OLED B6 are perfect. That's no surprise, since we're dealing with an OLED (WOLED), but this is precisely where you can see why this technology still has so many fans. Each pixel can switch off individually, so in dark scenes there is no grey halo or blooming around bright elements. As a result, the image has excellent depth and can genuinely look three-dimensional. Shadow detail also performs well. Nothing melts into one dark blotch, and small elements remain visible even in more challenging scenes. In that respect the B6 simply demonstrates everything we love about OLED TVs.

HDR effect quality

6.8/10

6.2/10

Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HLG
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Color gamut coverage
DCI P3: 99.2%, Bt.2020: 93.5%
DCI P3: 97.0%, Bt.2020: 72.0%

Luminance measurements in HDR:

Review Hisense UR9S Brightness measurement

Result

1704 nit

Review Hisense UR9S Brightness measurement

Result

385 nit

Review Hisense UR9S Brightness measurement

Result

845 nit

Review Hisense UR9S Brightness measurement

Result

291 nit

Review Hisense UR9S Brightness measurement

Result

1719 nit

Review LG OLED B6 Brightness measurement

Result

734 nit

Review LG OLED B6 Brightness measurement

Result

734 nit

Review LG OLED B6 Brightness measurement

Result

804 nit

Review LG OLED B6 Brightness measurement

Result

757 nit

Review LG OLED B6 Brightness measurement

Result

355 nit

Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)

Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)

The photos show two HDR10 movies. 'Pan' is one of the brightest productions ever made, while 'Billy Lynn' (soldier) has brightness typical of streaming (Netflix, Prime, HBO MAX). Notice the intensity of effects and detail in whites.

Static HDR10

The photos present the visibility of white details in various HDR formats. They do not show brightness differences between TVs (these can be compared in the previous gallery).

Dynamic: Dolby Vision

Dynamic: Dolby Vision

The photos present the visibility of white details in various HDR formats. They do not show brightness differences between TVs (these can be compared in the previous gallery).

HDR luminance chart:

LG OLED B6

Hisense UR9S

Luminance of RGB colors

Hisense UR9S is undoubtedly a show of strength from the Chinese manufacturer when it comes to luminance. On a synthetic test pattern the panel reached as much as 2600 nits, which is an impressive result. However, it is important to clearly separate laboratory results from filmic realities. In real material the UR9S behaves much more... restrained. Maximum brightness peaks in balanced scenes hover around 1500 nits. In demanding, dark shots, where algorithms must at once maintain deep black and precisely light small details, brightness can fall drastically, even to around 400 nits. The discrepancy between the chart and reality is therefore huge. This is a direct consequence of the conservative behaviour of the local dimming system. When a bright object occupies a large part of the frame, the system can easily sustain a high brightness. But in night scenes the priority becomes protecting black and combating the halo effect (unsightly glows around bright edges). To avoid contrast degradation, the TV drastically limits light output. Even so, the UR9S can still produce a very powerful, immersive HDR effect that impresses in bright, spectacular sequences.

Colour gamut coverage

On test patterns the Hisense UR9S performs excellently in terms of colour. Its coverage of the DCI-P3 gamut is almost 100%, and the wide BT.2020 as much as 93%. Those are results even the best QD-OLED TVs do not achieve. But again, synthetic measurements are one thing, films and series another. In real-world scenes the figures fell to 93% for DCI-P3 and 81% for BT.2020. That's still a great result, but the advantage of RGB Mini LED is no longer as dramatic as manufacturers claim in their marketing materials. One could even say that currently their capability is similar to TVs equipped with quantum dots, the so-called QLED. So why does this happen? To a large extent colour reproduction here depends on the specifics of how the backlight zones operate. When a strongly saturated colour sits next to white or another, more complex element, a single zone has to handle both parts of the picture at once. Under those conditions the backlight cannot maintain extreme saturation of a given colour on screen, because the emitted light takes on a more white-like character. In the UR9S this has been refined quite well, but still not enough for the TV to maintain such high colour saturation in every situation.

The LG B6 is a moderately bright OLED. After calibration it reaches around 800 nits, roughly 200 nits more than last year’s B5. That’s down to the new, budget OLED SE panel from LG Display. In practice it simply gives a bit more headroom and makes HDR look fuller in many scenes than on last year’s lower‑end OLEDs. That does not mean the B6 has no limitations. In very bright shots, when a large part of the screen is strongly lit, brightness can fall below 400 nits. This behaviour is typical for OLED TVs, especially in this segment, and that’s where you see the biggest difference compared with more expensive models. Even so, we judge the B6’s results as genuinely solid. It’s still not a TV for breaking brightness records, but the HDR effect is strong enough that films truly feel like a step up from ordinary SDR. Colour gamut Using the OLED SE panel has had a slight impact on wide colour gamut coverage. Compared with last year’s model the results have fallen by a few percentage points. It covers roughly 96% of DCI‑P3 and about 71% of BT.2020. That doesn’t mean the colours on the LG B6 are weak. In most films and series they look lively, well saturated and simply pleasing to the eye. You only notice the difference in very bright, highly colourful scenes. Then colours lose some intensity compared with QD‑OLED panels. This stems from the WOLED panel structure. Besides red, green and blue subpixels it also uses a white subpixel, which helps to boost brightness. However, this comes at a price. At very high luminance some colour is effectively 'diluted' by the white light, so the saturation of certain colours can be slightly lower. In everyday use this isn’t a major issue, but in the most demanding scenes you can notice it.

Factory color reproduction

5.1/10

7.2/10

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Factory Mode

After calibration

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Factory Mode

After calibration

We tested the Hisense UR9S in Filmmaker Mode, which out of the box provides the best image reproduction. With HDR material the TV performed quite well in this regard. The white balance showed no major errors, and the luminance response, although it had the characteristic Hisense profile, was maintained at a reasonable level. The picture was therefore neither excessively brightened nor noticeably colour-distorted. The same mode performed much worse with SDR material, the kind of content we watch most often, such as broadcast television or YouTube. The white balance was strongly shifted towards red and blue, giving the picture a slight pink tint. This also affected the gamma curve. Instead of approaching the reference value of 2.4, it was closer to 2.0, making the image look too bright, particularly in midtones and darker areas. Filmmaker Mode therefore remains the best out-of-the-box choice, but it is not a mode without faults.

We tested the LG B6 in Filmmaker Mode, the best picture setting available straight out of the box. ISF modes produce very similar results, but in our tests we always stick to Filmmaker Mode for better comparison with other TVs. Each of them is, in any case, a much better starting point than Vivid or Eco mode, where the picture is heavily boosted and noticeably less natural. On SDR material the factory settings perform really well. Colour errors are small, the gamma response is correct, and the picture during normal viewing looks natural and does not feel overly "pumped up". It's a bit worse with HDR. When such content is played you quickly see that the white balance hasn't been set perfectly. Too much blue and red gives the image a slightly pink tint. This is also confirmed by colour gamut measurements and the ColorChecker, where samples clearly shift in that direction. It's not a flaw that completely spoils the picture, but it is noticeable with HDR films. Therefore anyone who wants the most faithful image should consider calibration, which we cover further on in the review.

Color reproduction after calibration

8/10

9.2/10

The photos show how movies look on the TV. Pay attention to black detail visibility, colors, and shadow tint.

The photos show how movies look on the TV. Pay attention to black detail visibility, colors, and shadow tint.

After calibration the biggest improvement was in SDR mode, although we also refined the HDR picture. Hisense offers a lot of calibration settings in the menu, so we were able to precisely correct the white balance and the remaining image errors. The most important change was removing the pink tint that had previously been clearly visible in SDR material. After calibration the picture looks much more natural, especially in everyday content such as TV or YouTube.

Colour reproduction errors on the ColorChecker chart are very small after calibration. The vast majority of colours fall below values of 2 to 3, which is at a level very difficult to discern with the human eye. The only thing we could not completely eliminate is the tone-mapping approach characteristic of Hisense TVs in HDR. It affects how brightness is distributed in films and can subtly 'enhance' the image, rather than sticking exactly to the creators' intent. For less experienced viewers this can produce a stronger 'wow' effect, but it will not always fully match how the material should look.

During calibration, we concentrated mainly on HDR content, because that's where the factory settings needed the most correction. We did not, however, neglect SDR mode, which after adjustment was brought almost to perfection. Colours are very accurate, and brightness is controlled as it should be. The biggest improvement in HDR came from fixing the white balance. Removing the excess red and blue eliminated the pinkish tint, and the image became much more natural. Skin tones, whites and all colours that had previously shifted towards pink improved. After calibration most errors fell below a Delta E of 2–3, the threshold at which the average viewer stops noticing differences with the naked eye. So the LG B6 can deliver a very accurate picture, particularly for the manufacturer's entry-level OLED model.

Smoothness of tonal transitions

9.4/10

7.3/10

These are selected scenes that show smooth tonal transitions from one color to another. If you see distinct banding, it’s the TV panel’s fault.

These are selected scenes that show smooth tonal transitions from one color to another. If you see distinct banding, it’s the TV panel’s fault.

These are selected scenes that show smooth tonal transitions from one color to another. If you see distinct banding, it’s the TV panel’s fault.

These are selected scenes that show smooth tonal transitions from one color to another. If you see distinct banding, it’s the TV panel’s fault.

In terms of the smoothness of tonal transitions, the Hisense UR9S performs very well. In high-quality material, such as films on Ultra HD Blu-ray discs or content from streaming services, the transitions between tones are smooth and there is no obvious posterization. Occasionally you may notice minor imperfections, mainly in Dolby Vision content, but they are small enough that during normal viewing they are hard to regard as a real problem.

Tonal transitions on the LG B6 are quite good, although some limitations typical of WOLED panels are still evident. In most scenes colours move between shades smoothly, without noticeable banding or unwanted digital artefacts. However, it is not always perfect. Most issues appear in the dark parts of the image, where WOLED panels have struggled for years. This is partly due to the greater difficulty of controlling the panel at very low brightness and the specific design that uses a white subpixel. Compared with last year’s model there is a slight improvement, but it still does not match the level of the best QD-OLED TVs or more advanced LCD models.

Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions

8/10

8/10

Image without overscan on the SD signal
OK
OK
Smooth transition function
OK
OK

Smooth transition function

The match photo shows how the TV smooths weak tonal transitions in low-quality video.

Image scaling SD (576i)

The model photo shows how it handles upscaling of SD material.

For the past two years digital picture processing has been one of Hisense's strengths, and the UR9S is no exception. The manufacturer uses the Hi-View AI Engine RGB processor, which in practice is built on the well-known MediaTek Pentonic 800 platform, previously used, among others, in the U8Q model. The TV handles upscaling lower-resolution material to 4K very well, and copes with low-bitrate content where compression artefacts are common. Thanks to a feature called "Smooth and Gradient Picture", the image remains detailed without appearing over-sharpened or artificially smoothed. When watching regular broadcast TV or older, lower-quality material, the UR9S can get a surprising amount out of them. In terms of digital picture processing, this is one of the most refined LCD TVs we've had the chance to test.

The LG B6 handles lower-quality material very well. This is largely thanks to effective digital image processing, which can mask some of the source’s imperfections without overly smoothing the whole scene. The "Smooth Gradation" function proves particularly useful. It noticeably reduces posterisation, especially in dark parts of the image. The safest choice remains the Low or Medium setting. The function still effectively smooths out unsightly tonal banding, but does not yet interfere too much with fine details. Purists can of course leave it switched off. Upscaling to 4K also performs very well. Full HD and 720p material retain a good amount of detail, and the image is neither overly sharpened nor heavily blurred. Some limitations only become apparent with very poor sources below 720p, where the smallest text and fine elements are not always perfectly sharp, but this applies to almost every other TV on the market.

Blur and motion smoothness

7.9/10

8.5/10

Maximum refresh rate of the panel
170Hz
120Hz
Film motion smoothing option
OK
OK
Blur reduction option
OK
OK
BFI function 60Hz
Yes, 120Hz (double contours)
Yes, 60Hz (image flickers)
BFI function 120Hz
Yes, 240Hz (double contours)
Yes, 120Hz
Brightness drop with BFI
71%
50%

Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):

Blur (BFI function enabled):

Blur (1080P@330Hz):

Blur ():

The Hisense UR9S is one of the first televisions on the market with a 4K panel and a 170 Hz refresh rate. In the larger sizes, 75 and 85 inches, this goes up to 180 Hz. However, such a high refresh rate will be useful mainly to owners of very high-performance PCs. Most films and TV series are still watched at 24 fps, and sports broadcasts at 50 fps, so for everyday use panel response time and the operation of the motion smoothing are more important. In that respect the UR9S performs very well. Panel smearing is minimal, as confirmed by our UFO test. Moving objects do not leave a pronounced trail, so the picture remains clear even in fast scenes.

One of the biggest advantages of OLED panels is the very fast pixel response time. This keeps the picture sharp and free of the visible smearing often seen on LCD TVs. However, there is a downside. During slow camera pans motion can look choppier than on LCD screens, where some of that effect is naturally masked by the slower panel. Fortunately, on the LG B6 this can be easily mitigated using the TruMotion system. With the motion smoothing set correctly you can achieve smoother motion without giving the picture an exaggerated soap opera effect.

Console compatibility and gaming features

8.5/10

10/10

  • ALLM
    Yes
    Yes
  • VRR
    Yes
    Yes
  • VRR range
    48 - 330Hz
    40 - 120Hz
  • Dolby Vision Game Mode
    Yes
    Yes
  • Correct implementation of HGIG
    No
    Yes
  • 1080p@120Hz
    Yes
    Yes
  • 1440p@120Hz
    Yes
    Yes
  • 4K@120Hz
    Yes
    Yes
  • Game bar
    Yes
    Yes

Hisense UR9S is very well prepared for gaming. All three HDMI ports are HDMI 2.1 and offer the full 48 Gb/s bandwidth. The TV supports 4K at 170 Hz, and on larger screen sizes even 180 Hz. It also includes VRR, ALLM, NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync, so in terms of basic features there is little to criticise. PC gamers can additionally enable DLG mode. After switching the resolution to Full HD the refresh rate can increase to as much as 330 Hz. That's probably an option for a relatively small group of users, but it shows how much headroom the panel has. Hisense has also added a Game Bar that lets you quickly change key settings, check the refresh rate or enable an on-screen crosshair and minimap zoom.

The biggest drawback remains the lack of a properly working HGiG. The TV still uses its own tone mapping, which makes configuring HDR on a console a bit more difficult. In our case values around 1500 to 2000 nits worked best, but it's worth checking which setting keeps all the detail in the brightest parts of the image.

LG OLED B6 has plenty to offer gamers; it’s simply a complete base for PS5, Xbox Series X/S or a capable PC. It has four full-size HDMI 2.1 ports with 48 Gbps bandwidth, so you can avoid irritating cable swapping when connecting several newer devices at once. It offers a full suite of synchronization technologies, from standard VRR to G-Sync and FreeSync. The screen synchronises the refresh rate seamlessly with the frame output from the console or graphics card. Of course it includes ALLM: the B6 automatically recognises when a game is running and immediately reduces latency to a minimum. HDR support is also excellent. The TV supports Dolby Vision, and a correctly implemented HGiG standard means that, after initial calibration in the console settings, the image won’t suffer from blown-out highlights or lost detail in bright areas. The cherry on the cake is the Game Bar. Instead of digging through the full menu during gameplay, a single click is enough to adjust shadow visibility, tweak selected parameters or simply check the current display mode. All of this makes the LG B6 an excellent choice for gamers.

Input lag

9.5/10

9.8/10

SDR

1080p60
19 ms
15 ms
1080p120
10 ms
5 ms
2160p60
18 ms
14 ms
2160p120
10 ms
5 ms

HDR

2160p60
15 ms
14 ms
2160p120
9 ms
5 ms
4320p60

Dolby Vision

2160p60 DV
35 ms
25 ms
2160p120 DV
19 ms
13 ms

The Hisense UR9S can also boast very low input lag. With a 4K signal at 120 Hz, input lag is only around 10 ms, which means thumbstick movements are registered instantly. That level will easily meet the demands of both casual players and fans of fast-paced online battles. We observed slightly higher values after enabling Dolby Vision on an Xbox console. In that scenario, the lag rises to about 20 ms. Even so, it remains low enough not to affect gameplay comfort and is practically unnoticeable during play.

Input lag in the LG B6 is very low. At 120 Hz it is about 5 ms, and at 60 Hz it rises to roughly 15 ms. Both results are good enough that most gamers won't notice any delay between their inputs and what happens on screen. Dolby Vision performs slightly worse, with input lag rising to around 25 ms. That's still not a bad result, but the most demanding Xbox gamers may already notice a difference compared with standard HDR.

Compatibility with PC

8.4/10

7.6/10

Chroma 444 (max. resolution and refresh rate)
Yes
Yes
Font clarity
Good
Good
Readability of dark text and shapes
Average
Very Good
Input lag in PC mode (4K, max. refresh rate)
9ms
5ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement
BGR
RGWB
Max refresh rate
170Hz
120Hz
G-Sync
Yes
Yes

The photo shows the legibility of small fonts. Ideally, lines should be the same thickness on both light and dark text, with minimal pixel gaps.

Its performance with a PC is generally very good, mainly thanks to full support for gaming technologies. The aforementioned G-Sync and FreeSync work flawlessly, and PC gamers will certainly appreciate the ability to natively use higher panel refresh rates. The panel fares a little worse, however, during typical work with text documents. Although the TV easily supports 4:4:4 chroma sampling, so the overall readability of standard fonts remains good, on closer inspection of darker text some imperfections become apparent. Letter shapes can be imprecise, and the horizontal strokes of fonts are less pronounced than the vertical ones, which at times negatively affects the clarity of characters. Undoubtedly this is a flaw, but it is so specific that it is hard to call it a major drawback in a device whose smallest variant starts at 65 inches. It’s hard to imagine anyone planning to put such a screen directly on a desk for everyday office work. 😉

The LG B6 also works very well as a computer monitor. Low input lag, support for VRR, G-Sync and FreeSync, and a high refresh rate mean there's little to criticise about it for gaming. Compared with more expensive models it only lacks additional modes with even higher refresh rates. In the best OLEDs and some LCD TVs you can now find even 240 or 330 Hz at lower resolutions. The B6 doesn't have that, but for most people it won't be a big loss.

The subpixel structure of the WOLED panel may be more significant. Because it uses four subpixels, small fonts in Windows are not perfectly sharp and you can sometimes see subtle coloured fringes around them. For occasional web browsing or general computer work this is unlikely to be a problem. However, anyone planning to buy a smaller variant, for example a 48-inch model, and use it as their primary monitor at their desk should bear that in mind.

Viewing angles

5.6/10

7.5/10

Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees
66%
29%

Hisense UR9S is fitted with a VA panel. A natural characteristic of this kind of panel is a drop in contrast and colour saturation when viewing the screen at an angle. In the model we tested this effect is, of course, noticeable, but in our view not so pronounced as to materially reduce the comfort of everyday viewing. To some extent this is also a trait tied to TVs that use RGB backlighting. Compared with many other LCD TVs based on VA panels, the UR9S simply performs well. Colour and black level degradation does not occur as abruptly as in some competing solutions, meaning people sitting slightly to the side of the screen still get a satisfactory image. Naturally you will get the fullest potential and best depth when looking straight at the panel, but for a VA design we rate the viewing angles very positively.

Viewing angles on the LG B6 are very good, which is typical for almost all OLED TVs. Even when viewed from a wide angle the image retains high colour saturation and does not noticeably lose brightness. In this respect, only models with QD-OLED panels really perform better. However, there is one thing worth mentioning. Some WOLED panels may show a slight greenish tint at very wide angles. This is not a rule. Some units exhibit this effect more, others hardly at all. It depends on the individual unit.

Daytime performance

9.9/10

4.8/10

Panel finish
Matte
Satin
Reflection suppression
Very Good
Average
Black levels during daytime
Average
Good

Panel brightness

LG OLED B6: 313 cd/m2

Hisense UR9S: 1639 cd/m2

The Hisense UR9S comes with a matte screen coating that handles direct reflections very well. This is especially important in brightly sunlit living rooms, particularly when light falls directly on the screen. On top of that, the TV is very bright, so even in challenging conditions the picture remains clear. The matte surface, however, makes blacks appear slightly lifted during the day, and colours lose a little saturation compared with glossy screens. Even so, it’s a fair compromise. It’s clear Hisense is targeting this model at people who want a flagship TV but also watch a lot in bright rooms.

In the case of the LG B6, one of the biggest changes comes from the new OLED SE panel. The TV is slightly brighter than its predecessor, but at the same time it is worse at dealing with direct reflections. The reason is a less effective polariser, so reflections from windows or lamps are less well suppressed and blacks in a bright room can look slightly lifted. LG tried to partially mask this effect with a satin screen coating. It does help to gently diffuse reflections, but it does not eliminate them as effectively as the solutions used previously. And in this respect the B series falls furthest behind the previous generation. By day the screen no longer looks as clean, and strong light sources can be clearly reflected on the panel. That does not, of course, mean the B6 is unsuitable for a bright living room. The higher screen brightness helps to cut through ambient light and during normal viewing the picture remains readable. The problem starts when there is a large window or a bright lamp opposite the TV. In those conditions the B6 does not perform at its best. It is therefore best suited to a room where you can at least partially control the light falling directly on the screen.

Panel details

Backlight Type
Mini-LED RGB
WRGB OLED
Software version during testing
v01.09.50k.q0127
43.11.79
Image processor

Subpixel Structure:

Panel uniformity and thermal imaging:

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Hisense UR9S

LG OLED B6

TV features

9.4/10

8/10

  • System
    VIDAA
    WebOS
  • System performance
    Good
    Decent
  • HDMI inputs
    0 x HDMI 2.0, 3 x HDMI 2.1 48Gbps
    0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 48Gbps
  • Outputs
    Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
    Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
  • Network Interfaces
    Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
    Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
  • TV reception
    DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C
    DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C

Classic features:

  • Recording to USB (terrestrial TV)
    Yes
    Yes
  • Recording programming
    Yes
    Yes
  • Picture in Picture (PiP)
    No
    No
  • RF remote control (no need to aim)
    Yes
    Yes
  • Backlit remote control
    Yes
    No
  • Teletext
    Yes
    No
  • Audio only mode
    Yes
    Yes
  • Bluetooth headphones support
    Yes
    Yes
  • Simultaneous Bluetooth headphones & TV audio
    Yes
    Yes

Smart features:

  • AirPlay
    Yes
    Yes
  • Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast)
    Yes
    Yes
  • Voice search
    Yes
    Yes
  • Voice search in native language
    Yes
    Yes
  • Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse
    Yes
    Yes
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Sound connection options

  • HDMI audio
    eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
    eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
  • Other audio outputs
    Toslink (Optical audio)
    Toslink (Optical audio)
  • Wireless audio
    Bluetooth
    Bluetooth

Supported audio formats (external HDMI eARC audio):

  • Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
    Yes
    Yes
  • Dolby True HD 7.1
    Yes
    Yes
  • Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
    Yes
    Yes
  • Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
    Yes
    Yes
  • DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
    Yes
    No
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
    Yes
    No

Senior accessibility

  • Numeric keyboard on TV
    Yes
    No
  • Font size adjustment
    Yes
    No
  • Audio description
    Yes
    Yes

Classic features

In terms of traditional television features the Hisense UR9S does not disappoint. In addition to a full set of tuners it also offers a CI+ slot and the ability to record programmes to a USB drive, a feature many manufacturers are increasingly dropping. The remote also deserves praise. Besides backlighting, USB-C charging and a small solar panel, the manufacturer has retained a full numeric keypad and a dedicated input button. These are small details, but in everyday use they can be really convenient.

Smart TV

The Hisense UR9S runs HomeOS, which is an evolution of the well-known VIDAA platform. The system itself is very fast and showed no stuttering throughout testing. The app library is slightly smaller than Google TV's, but the main streaming services are, of course, available. The manufacturer has also added a new app offering recommendations for films, series and sporting events, as well as a voice assistant using artificial intelligence.

Smart TV: webOS

LG B6 uses webOS, LG’s proprietary platform. Its biggest advantage remains the way you control it. The supplied Magic Remote works much like a mouse; simply move your wrist to shift the cursor across the screen and point at the items you want. At first it may feel unusual, but it quickly proves very convenient, especially when typing text, selecting apps or navigating a complex menu. The remote itself is fairly minimalist and does not offer many traditional buttons, but cursor control largely makes up for that. On the other hand, if you do not want to wave your hand to enter letters, you can always speak the desired phrase into the remote and the AI voice assistant will suggest appropriate recommendations.

In terms of available apps it is hard to fault webOS. You will find virtually all the major streaming services here, as well as additional features such as AirPlay, screen mirroring and Chromecast. The TV therefore works well with both iPhones and Android devices. It is a shame, however, that the system does not run on the B6 as smoothly as on higher-end models. At times it can respond with a slight delay, and the home screen is heavily cluttered with recommendations, tiles and ads. That does not make webOS unusable, but it could certainly be more organised.

Classic features

By contrast, the traditional TV features perform very well, features many manufacturers seem to be gradually forgetting. The LG B6 allows, among other things, recording programmes to a connected drive or USB storage. The PVR function also works with a scheduler, so a recording can be planned in advance from the TV guide. This comes in handy when you want to save an episode, a match or another event broadcast during your absence. There is also a clear channel guide and efficient handling of terrestrial, cable and satellite TV. For people who still regularly use traditional television, the B6 is therefore a relatively complete device, provided the lack of teletext does not bother you.

Apps

8.3/10

9.1/10

OK
Disney_Plus
OK
Amazon_Prime_Video
OK
Player_TVN
OK
Polsat_Box_Go
OK
Canal_Plus_Online
OK
TVP_VOD
OK
Apple_TV_Plus
OK
SkyShowtime
OK
Rakuten
OK
CDA_Premium_Browser
OK
Spotify
No
Tidal
OK
Netflix
OK
YouTube
OK
HBO_MAX
No
Kodi
No
Apple_music
No
Eleven_sports
No
Xbox Game Pass
No
GeForce NOW
No
Amazon Luna
OK
Boosteroid
No
Steam Link
OK
Disney_Plus
OK
Amazon_Prime_Video
OK
Player_TVN
OK
Polsat_Box_Go
OK
Canal_Plus_Online
OK
TVP_VOD
OK
Apple_TV_Plus
OK
SkyShowtime
OK
Rakuten
OK
CDA_Premium_Browser
OK
Spotify
OK
Tidal
OK
Netflix
OK
YouTube
OK
HBO_MAX
No
Kodi
OK
Apple_music
No
Eleven_sports
OK
Xbox Game Pass
OK
GeForce NOW
OK
Amazon Luna
OK
Boosteroid
No
Steam Link

Playing files from USB

8.3/10

9.1/10

Supported photo formats:

JPEG
Yes
Yes
HEIC
No
No
PNG
Yes
Yes
GIF
Yes
No
WebP
Yes
No
TIFF
Yes
No
BMP
Yes
Yes
SVG
No
No

Maximum photo resolution:

4 Mpix
Yes
Yes
6 Mpix
Yes
Yes
8 Mpix
Yes
Yes
10 Mpix
No
Yes
12 Mpix
No
Yes
16 Mpix
Yes
Yes
20 Mpix
No
Yes
24 Mpix
No
Yes
28 Mpix
No
Yes
32 Mpix
Yes
Yes

The built-in media player copes fairly well overall and will be perfectly sufficient for most users. However, during testing we came across a few annoying details that could spoil your mood. Above all, the TV is fussy when trying to display high-resolution photos; the system simply refused to work with files sized 10, 12, 20, 24 or 28 Mpix. Sure, this is not a fault that rules out the model, but if you want to copy raw photos from your camera onto a USB stick to show friends some holiday shots, you are in for an unpleasant surprise. In that scenario you either have to resort to wireless screen mirroring via Miracast or manually reduce the files’ resolution on your computer beforehand.

The LG B6's built-in player handles most common video files played from USB without much trouble. The TV also correctly supports subtitles and the most common audio formats, although it lacks DTS support. The situation is slightly worse for photos. The list of supported formats is rather limited and does not include, among others, HEIC, the format in which photos taken with an iPhone are saved by default. Such files therefore need to be converted to JPG beforehand, or you can simply use the AirPlay function.

Sound

7.8/10

6.7/10

  • Maximum volume
    89dB
    87dB
  • Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
    Yes
    Yes
  • Dolby True HD 7.1
    Yes
    No
  • Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
    Yes
    Yes
  • Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
    No
    No
  • DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
    Yes
    No
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
    Yes
    No

Hisense UR9S features a 4.1.2 speaker system with a total power of 90 W. The manufacturer emphasises its collaboration with French brand Devialet, both on the chassis and in the TV menu. It must be said that the UR9S sounds really good for built-in speakers. It's loud, easily fills a larger living room, and the sound is full and clear. Dialogue is easy to hear, and there is more bass than in most televisions. Is there a big difference compared with last year's flagship Hisense models? Frankly, no. Despite the Devialet logo, the sound signature remained very similar. That does not change the fact that the UR9S is among the better-sounding televisions on the market. It is also worth noting the support for Dolby Atmos and DTS, which many manufacturers have already dropped.

In terms of sound, the LG B6 performs very similarly to last year's model. It still uses a 2.0 speaker setup delivering 20 W, which is perfectly adequate for everyday viewing. Dialogue is clear and the sound isn't bad, but there is no soundstage, dynamics or bass you'd expect from higher-end models. The TV supports the Dolby Atmos spatial audio format, but lacks DTS:X. The main problem, however, isn't the speakers themselves but the settings. Compared with its predecessor, many of the options for tailoring the sound to your own preferences have disappeared. A few presets remain, including AI and Standard, but the ability to fine-tune the sound is much reduced compared with a year ago.

Sound Quality Test

Acoustic Measurements

89dBC (Max)

75dBC

87dBC (Max)

75dBC

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