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LG is expanding its premium OLED line, and the LG G6 model shows that the company is focusing more on refinement than revolution. This is the second generation of the tandem OLED panel, which is designed to provide higher brightness and better reflex control. The television targets the high-end segment, offering top specifications for both movies and gaming. At the same time, the question arises whether this is a real step forward or just a slight improvement over its predecessor?
Better brightness and image, but it's an evolution
The biggest changes in the LG G6 concern image quality, although they are not as groundbreaking as one might have expected. The new OLED panel improves brightness, particularly in small, bright elements of the scene, which translates to a more impressive HDR and a better experience when watching movies. The differences are also noticeable in full screen; the TV manages to maintain brightness better without aggressive dimming of the image. Additionally, there's an improved Alpha 11 Gen3 processor, which reduces banding and enhances tonal transitions, particularly noticeable in dark scenes. Colors are very accurate, contrast is perfect as with OLEDs, and reflections have been significantly reduced. Nevertheless, this is not a generational leap – rather, it's an enhancement of what LG has already achieved earlier.
Great for gaming, solid for everything
LG G6 is also a very powerful device for gamers. Support for 4K at 165 Hz, VRR, G-Sync, and FreeSync, along with very low input lag, makes it one of the best gaming TVs on the market. Additionally, webOS still offers a wide access to applications and smart features, though the interface still has its issues, especially with ads and somewhat useful AI features. The sound is good for such a thin TV, but for a full home theater effect, it's still worth connecting an external audio system. It's also worth noting the lack of support for DTS and that HDR, despite high brightness, still doesn't match OLEDs in terms of dynamic effects without local dimming (which is a feature of IPS, but here it's just a limitation of the technology compared to the future).
LG G6 is a great premium TV that improves many elements compared to its predecessor, but does not bring a significant revolution. If someone has an older model, upgrading may make sense if it's G5, the changes will be rather cosmetic.
source: flatpanelshd
