LG OLED B6 Review

Item: LG OLED B6
Rating: 7.8

B65 / B6E / B6G

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This TV was tested by:

Maciej Koper

Paweł Koper

Michał Wołoszyn

Last updated:

8/5/2026 06:28 AM

This review is an English translation of the Polish original. Read the original on Wybierz.tv.

LG OLED B6 (2026) is the cheapest OLED in LG’s lineup this year. The B series has for years been one of the most popular TVs of its kind. The reason is simple. Very often it’s the least expensive OLED TV available on the market, yet it comes from a company that has been developing this technology for over 15 years and that manufactures the panels used in it itself (LG Display). But is the lowest model in LG’s range still worth considering? Or is it better to pay extra for the C series? We checked that in our review.

Product purchase

7/1/2026

Testing started

7/3/2026

Technical data published

8/5/2026

Review published

8/5/2026

LG B6 - Our verdict

7.8

Overall rating

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.

Advantages

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

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

Movies and series in UHD quality

8.0
Classic TV, YouTube

8.8
Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

8.6
Gaming on console

9.2
TV as a computer monitor

7.6
Watching in bright light

4.8
Utility functions

8.0
Apps

9.1
Sound quality

6.7

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LG B6 - TV appearance

HDMI inputs: 0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps) Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI) Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps

Build quality: Premium

Stand type: Legs

Bezel color: Graphite

Stand: Fixed

Flat design: No

Accessories: Stand

LG OLED B6 is, essentially, a very well-made television and, looking at it from the outside, it’s hard to guess that it’s the lowest-positioned OLED in the manufacturer’s range. And we mean that in a positive sense, of course. The design is typical for OLED TVs. The panel itself is very thin, with a thicker module containing the electronics only at the bottom. Because of that the B6 does not sit completely flat against the wall, but on the other hand that design has its own charm. When you view the screen in profile, its upper section is thinner than that of most smartphones and still makes a very good impression. The rear of the casing has a marble-like texture, and the plastic feet known from previous models have been replaced this year with metal ones or at least with ones that very convincingly imitate metal. The whole thing looks tidy and decidedly more expensive than the B6’s place in LG’s line-up would suggest. In our opinion, in terms of build quality the TV does not fall far behind the C series, where the main difference remains the central stand. The only thing that bothers us is the permanently attached power cable. This applies not only to the B6 but also to other LG OLED TVs. If someone plans to wall-mount the screen and run the cable through a narrow tunnel, they should bear that in mind. The plug itself is quite large and cannot always be easily fed through a pre-cut cable opening.

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LG B6 - Contrast and black detail

Viewing mode Game mode

10/10

Viewing mode Game mode

Review LG OLED B6 Contrast and black detail

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Visibility of details in the lights:

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.

Halo effect and black detail visibility:

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.

LG B6 - HDR effect quality

Viewing mode Game mode

6.2/10

Viewing mode Game mode

Supported formats: HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG

Luminance measurements in HDR:

Review LG OLED B6 Brightness measurement

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734 nit

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734 nit

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804 nit

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757 nit

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355 nit

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.

BT.2020 color gamut coverage and primary color luminance

Data set	BT.2020	P3	R	G	B
Synthetic patterns	71.2%	96.3%	56%	58%	64%
Film measurements	71.3%	96.4%	51%	48%	63%

BT.2020 and P3 – average color gamut coverage (percent of the target gamut).

R, G, B – average primary color luminance relative to target (percent).

Synthetic data Film – large field Film – small field

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

Review LG OLED B6 section HDR effect quality, scene “Pan”

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

Review LG OLED B6 section HDR effect quality, scene “Billy Lynn”

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.

We also checked how the LG B6 fares next to noticeably more expensive TVs and a reference monitor. The conclusions are fairly simple, though they cannot be summed up in a single sentence. In films and series mastered to around 1000 nits, the kind we most often encounter on streaming platforms, the B6 performs really well. Despite its moderate brightness, the picture retains a lot of detail and looks more complete than last year’s model. Much of this is down to the new approach to dynamic tone mapping. After switching to the Professional profile and properly adjusting this function, most HDR material looks very good. The picture is full of detail and full of life. Problems only start with exceptionally challenging scenes that were shot with much higher brightness in mind (over 2000 nits). A good example is a scene from the film "Pan". In such shots the B6 does not always manage to correctly adapt the material to its capabilities. The brightest parts can bloom, and some detail in the highlights simply disappears. Just compare the same shot with a higher-end OLED and the difference becomes clear. That means the LG B6 is very well suited to regular streaming, where for most of the time it delivers an attractive and detailed HDR picture. Only with the most demanding material does it become apparent that this is still an entry-level model and that more expensive ranges have greater brightness headroom and cope better with the toughest scenes.

HDR luminance chart:

Despite everything, there is one scenario in which the B6 can handle even a very demanding film well. The condition is simple: the source must be encoded in Dolby Vision. Dynamic metadata tells the TV how each scene should look, allowing the B6 to better match brightness to its capabilities. This is clearly visible in the shot of horses on a snow-covered meadow. In ordinary HDR10 some bright areas are blown out, but when switching to Dolby Vision the picture recovers detail, appears more contrasty and much closer to how it should look. That's a big plus for this model, because Dolby Vision is now a very popular format on streaming platforms. Despite its limited brightness, the B6 can still deliver a very good, detail-rich HDR effect in most films and TV series.

Static HDR10

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).

LG B6 - Smoothness of tonal transitions

7.3/10

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.

Review LG OLED B6 Smoothness of tonal transitions — 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.

Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions

8/10

Smooth transition function

Review LG OLED B6 section Upscaling and digital image processing, match photo

Image without overscan on the SD signal

Review LG OLED B6 section Upscaling and digital image processing, shot with a model

The match photo shows how the TV smooths weak tonal transitions in low-quality video. The model photo shows how it handles upscaling of SD material.

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.

LG B6 - Blur and motion smoothness

8.5/10

Maximum refresh rate of the panel: 120Hz

Film motion smoothing option: Yes

Blur reduction option: Yes

BFI function 60Hz: Yes, 60Hz (image flickers)

BFI function 120Hz: Yes, 120Hz

Brightness drop with BFI: 50%

Review LG OLED B6 Blur and motion smoothness — The photo presents the motion smoothing settings in the tested TV.

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.

Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):

Blur (BFI function enabled):

In the settings you'll also find a function called OLED Motion, the equivalent of BFI known from LCD televisions. It improves motion clarity, but this comes at the cost of a noticeable drop in brightness. For that reason we wouldn't recommend using it every day.

LG B6 - Console compatibility and gaming features

10/10

ALLM: Yes
VRR: Yes
VRR range: 40 - 120Hz
Dolby Vision Game Mode: Yes
Correct implementation of HGIG: Yes
1080p@120Hz: Yes
1440p@120Hz: Yes
4K@120Hz: Yes
Game bar: Yes

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.

LG B6 - Input lag

9.8/10

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.

SDR	HDR	Dolby Vision
1080p60: 15 ms	2160p60: 14 ms	2160p60 DV: 25 ms
1080p120: 5 ms	2160p120: 5 ms	2160p120 DV: 13 ms
2160p60: 14 ms
2160p120: 5 ms

LG B6 - Compatibility with PC

7.6/10

Chroma 444 (max. resolution and refresh rate): Yes

Font clarity: Good

Readability of dark text and shapes: Very Good

Input lag in PC mode (4K, max. refresh rate): 5ms

Matrix subpixel arrangement: RGWB

Max refresh rate: 120Hz

G-Sync: Yes

Review LG OLED B6 section Computer compatibility, font readability test — 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.

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.

LG B6 - Viewing angles

7.5/10

Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 29%

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.

LG B6 - Daytime performance

4.8/10

Panel finish: Satin

Reflection suppression: Average

Black levels during daytime: Good

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 brightness

LG OLED B6: 313 cd/m2

LG B6 - TV features

8/10

System: WebOS

System performance: Decent

HDMI inputs: 0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 48Gbps
Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)

Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
TV reception: DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C

Classic features:

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

Smart features:

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

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.

Sound connection options

HDMI audio:

eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)

Other audio outputs:

Toslink: Yes

Wireless audio:

Bluetooth: Yes
Atmos Flex Connect: Yes

Supported audio formats (external HDMI eARC audio):

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

Senior accessibility

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

LG B6 - Apps

9.1/10

LG B6 - Playing files from USB

Video Photos Audio

9.1/10

Video Photos Audio

Maximum photo resolution:	Supported photo formats:
4 Mpix	JPEG
6 Mpix	HEIC
8 Mpix	PNG
10 Mpix	GIF
12 Mpix	WebP
16 Mpix	TIFF
20 Mpix	BMP
24 Mpix	SVG
28 Mpix
32 Mpix

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.

LG B6 - Sound

6.7/10

87dB

Maximum volume

Supported codecs (TV speakers)

Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

Dolby True HD 7.1

Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)

Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD

DTS:X in DTS-HD MA

DTS-HD Master Audio

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: