Compare Haier Q80FUX vs LG OLED C6 (WOLED)

The Haier Q80FUX TV is one of the most schizophrenic proposals we've had in our editorial office for a long time. On one hand, we have a solid piece of equipment: a VA panel that guarantees deep blacks, as expected in this segment, and a QLED quantum filter that can indeed generate juicy, eye-catching colors. This is the foundation on which a truly competitive mid-range receiver could have been built. Unfortunately, all this potential of the panel is systematically torpedoed by the software, which is a real ball and chain for this model. The biggest Achilles' heel of the Q80FUX is its total capitulation in the face of HDR10 content. The electronics seem to completely misunderstand how to interpret the signal, resulting in consistently blowing out the brightest parts of the image, turning them into a flat, milky blob. If we add the Google TV system, which – although functional – is unstable, full of errors, and irritating shortcomings, we get a picture of a raw product that clearly reveals the manufacturer's lack of experience. And just when we were ready to write this model off, we discovered its surprising niche. Once connected to a console, the Q80FUX undergoes a transformation. It turns out that this TV offers wonderfully low input lag, fully supports VRR, and can accept a 120Hz signal at Full HD resolution. In the gaming world, where responsiveness is everything, these parameters put it in a very good light. So we are dealing with a device of very narrow specialization. This is not a universal living room TV – it lacks stability and, above all, any correctness in handling films. It is more of a budget, large-format monitor for gamers who are able to consciously overlook all its software flaws in exchange for those few key attributes essential for console/PC at a relatively affordable price.

The LG C6 is a very successful evolution of one of the most popular OLEDs on the market. The TV itself hasn't changed dramatically compared with last year's C5; the look is very similar, webOS offers comparable features, and gamers again get pretty much everything you'd expect from a modern TV. It's hard to fault that, since the C5 was already a very complete device in that regard. The most important change took place where there was actually room for improvement: the panel itself. The new WOLED panel is noticeably brighter, and roughly 1500 nits in HDR makes it increasingly hard to treat the C6 as just a "mid-range OLED." HDR movies look very impressive, black stays perfect, colors are very good, and the new processor (the same one found in the flagship G6) handles upscaling and lower-quality content very well. Add to that a seriously strong set of features for gamers. 165 Hz from a PC, VRR, G-Sync and very low input lag mean you can just as well hook up a console as a powerful PC. During the day the C6 also performs better than previous generations, though of course in a very bright living room you'll still find brighter TVs on the market. And that's probably exactly why we like the C series most: its versatility. The C6 doesn't try to be the best TV in every possible category, but it hardly performs poorly in any of them. It's suitable for movies, sports, gaming, regular TV and everyday streaming. If its price starts to fall after launch as it did with previous generations, it could be one of the most interesting OLEDs to buy in 2026.

I must admit, when approaching a receiver in this price range, one instinctively crosses their fingers, hoping that at least the black won't be a gray blot. Meanwhile, the Haier Q80FUX, specifically the 55-inch model present in our editorial office, can very positively surprise in this regard. Its secret lies in using a VA panel, which by nature has an inclination for generating high contrast. And these are not empty promises. During screenings, in most film shots, the contrast consistently reported levels from 5000:1, often reaching as high as 8000:1. These are really strong results, considering the fact that this television does not possess any, even minimal, form of local dimming. Translating this into couch experiences: given its price realities, the Q80FUX offers simply solid blacks. Of course, it's not that perfectly velvety depth that makes the screen disappear into darkness. When we conduct a screening in conditions of complete isolation from light, we will notice that in the darkest parts of the image, the black reveals its budget origins, slightly shifting towards a bluish tint. However, this is a defect easy to mask – just a little light from a lamp in the corner of the room is enough for this nuance to become invisible, and the image to regain a satisfying depth.

If we talk about black levels, there isn't much to discuss. The LG C6 uses an OLED panel, so each pixel can be completely turned off. The result is exactly what we'd expect: perfect black, very high contrast, and no halo or glow around bright elements. You can see this clearly in night scenes, where single lamps, text, or other bright points appear against a very dark background. The C6 handles them without any problems and doesn't have the limitations typical of Mini LED TVs with local dimming. Interestingly, in this respect it doesn't matter whether we're talking about this version of the C6 or the more expensive variant with a Tandem OLED panel. In terms of black alone, both TVs perform practically identically. Differences between them need to be sought mainly in brightness and color.

NOTE: In the helicopter scene from the film Sicario 2 we noticed graininess and flickering in the darkest parts of the image. It looks like a software bug that LG should fix with an update. In the Tandem OLED version the effect is even more visible, and we observed similar behavior in the flagship LG G6 as well.

Alright, let's move on to the topic that generates so much discussion, namely the capabilities of the TV in HDR mode. Let's make it clear right away: the Haier Q80FUX is certainly not a brightness demon. The panel of this receiver can generate about 350 nits at peak, which in today’s reality is an absolute minimum to even talk about the presence of extended HDR tonal dynamic range. On the plus side, this power is at least stable – regardless of the test pattern or movie scene we used, the measurements invariably oscillated around 300-350 nits. These are therefore at best adequate results, definitely far from the stunning showcase of capabilities that we know from more expensive models. Fortunately, there is one aspect in which the Q80FUX makes up for these shortcomings and does so abundantly. After all, we are talking about a QLED TV (or more precisely, PFS LED), which means that thanks to the quantum dot filter applied to the matrix, it can generate really juicy, vibrant colors. These are not empty promises – a DCI-P3 color gamut coverage reaching nearly 95% is an impressive result that directly translates into very pleasant, saturated colors for the eye.

The HDR effect on the LG C6 is really very good. LG Display's new WOLED panel primarily brought a significant increase in brightness. In our unit we measured around 1,500 nits and, importantly, the TV can show similar values in many normal movie scenes. That gives HDR the proper impact. Bright highlights, lamps, or sunlight can be really strong, and most HDR movies simply look very impressive. Of course it's still an OLED, so brightness drops in scenes with a lot of white. The fifth scene of The Meg illustrates this well, where the C6 reached about 600-700 nits. That's still a very good result, but it also shows the new panel hasn't removed all the limitations typical of OLEDs.

Colors

When it comes to color, there is also little to complain about. The C6 covers about 99% of the DCI-P3 gamut and roughly 75% of BT.2020. In practice the colors are very saturated and, importantly, stable regardless of the scene. That's worth emphasizing, because not every TV behaves the same in this respect. In some RGB Mini LED models color saturation can depend more strongly on image brightness. Today a wider color gamut is mainly offered by QD-OLED TVs and new SQD models with a new generation of quantum dots. However, the C6 still performs very strongly here and is able to generate appropriately saturated colors in most movie scenes.

Factory settings for film mode are rarely perfect, but in the case of the Q80FUX, we encountered a noticeable imbalance. In SDR content, the image was definitely too warm, which resulted from an excessive amount of red in the white balance, giving it a slightly sepia tone. Contrarily, in HDR materials, the television fell into the other extreme—the excess of blue created an unnatural, cold effect. However, it wasn’t the whimsical white balance that was the biggest problem with this TV. The real culprit, responsible for the previously described issues, was hidden deeper. It turned out that the Q80FUX had completely misaligned gamma values and, crucially for HDR, a poorly managed EOTF curve. It was these erroneous factory settings that caused notorious clipping of the brightest parts of the image, applying that characteristic milky filter over them. Thus, we found the source of the problem. This state of affairs led to overall, significant color errors that were easy to catch even for an untrained eye. Like every television we tested, we decided to calibrate this model as well, and you can find the results of those adjustments in the next paragraph.

Right out of the box the LG C6 is pretty well set up, especially if you choose Filmmaker mode. In SDR material the white balance is decent, although as brightness increases it starts to lack a bit of red. The picture becomes a little cooler as a result, but it’s not such a big difference that it stands out during normal viewing. More happens in the brightness response itself. Gamma is a bit low and instead of holding at 2.4 it sits closer to 2.1–2.2 over much of the range. In practice the C6 slightly brightens midtones. Shadows are therefore more readable, but the image loses some depth compared with how it should look in a dark room. In HDR the situation is a bit more interesting. The start of the grayscale looks very good, but from about 20–30% brightness the white balance starts to drift more and more. As brightness rises there’s more red and a noticeable lack of blue. In the brightest highlights the difference is already significant and also affects reproduction of some colors. The EOTF curve itself is handled fairly well over most of the range. The C6 only has a tendency to slightly brighten the image, which we also saw during our film comparisons. The largest deviation appears around the brightest highlights, where the TV begins to adapt the signal to the panel’s capabilities. So the out-of-the-box Filmmaker mode in HDR isn’t perfect, but overall it performs well. The biggest room for improvement is the white balance, especially at high brightness.

The results of our calibration efforts must, unfortunately, be considered twofold. Overall, the image is indisputably better than before the corrections, but the biggest winner of this process turned out to be SDR content. It is here, after clarifying the gamma and white balance graphs, that we obtained results that can confidently be called very good. After the setup, the Q80FUX truly shines in standard dynamics, showing only slight errors in the most challenging skin tone reproductions. Unfortunately, the weakest link still remains HDR content. And here lies the paradox: even though we managed to calibrate the white balance almost to perfection, the overall color errors still remain at a fairly high level. The reason is that the television still interprets the static HDR10 metadata "in its own way," stubbornly enforcing that unfortunate washed-out image effect, which inevitably leads to significant distortions. Although we successfully eliminated the factory excess of blue color, due to this electronic interference, the screen can still tend to fall into somewhat too cold tones. This television just has it this way.

LG TVs have been very receptive to calibration for years, and the C6 is no exception. After adjustment the white balance was set almost perfectly, and most color errors dropped to values below 3, often even around 2. In practice this means very accurate color reproduction in both SDR and HDR. An interesting detail appeared only with the HDR brightness characteristic. On a classic EOTF chart everything looks nearly ideal, and at first glance it would be hard to find fault. Only when we measured the TV’s behavior using filters based on actual movie scenes did it become clear that the C6 has a slight tendency to artificially boost image brightness.

It’s not a huge difference and many people may even see it as a positive, because HDR looks a bit more impressive this way. From the standpoint of fidelity to the source material this isn’t ideal — some scenes are simply a touch brighter than the filmmaker intended. Interestingly, this is somewhat unusual for LG. In previous generations, the brand’s TVs typically stuck very closely to the reference tone curve after calibration. With the C6 we’re still very close to the standard, but that subtle boost in brightness is indeed noticeable in films and series.

Analyzing the television's ability to handle subtle tonal transitions, known as "banding," leads us to interesting conclusions. The Haier Q80FUX skillfully blends neighboring colors in most scenes, creating a smooth, cohesive image. However, this is not an ideal process. During the tests, we noticed minor issues and imperfections in every test scene we used. These are perhaps not errors that aggressively catch the eye and spoil the movie experience, yet their presence is worth noting. Interestingly, this receiver shows no particular weaknesses or strengths in this regard – it handles this challenge exactly the same, whether displaying delicate gradients of a bright sky or dark transitions in shadows.

The LG C6 handles tonal transitions very well. In most movie scenes it was hard to notice any obvious posterization issues. Both in the dark parts of the image and in bright gradients the colors remain relatively smooth and do not break up into visible bands. That's good news, because WOLED panels haven't always been perfect in this regard. With the C6 it's clearly better, and during normal viewing this aspect of the image shouldn't draw attention.

Note: One downside is the dithering visible in near-black areas. Up close you can notice subtle flicker and grain in the darkest parts of the image. It's not as pronounced as with the Tandem OLED panel, but it still occurs, so we decided to dock the C6 a few points in this category.

If there is one area where Haier clearly shows that it has quite a bit to catch up on compared to the market leaders, it is digital image processing. The upscaling, well... is just okay. And that's about all that can be said about it. It does what it is supposed to do: it ensures that lower resolution signals don't scare you with harsh pixelation on the screen and don't look like an overly enlarged postage stamp. However, it is far from the finesse and "intelligent" sharpening that more experienced players in this market have developed over the years. The biggest drawback of the Q80FUX software, however, is the almost complete lack of additional "cleaning" and smoothing functions for the image. The receiver does not offer any noise reduction or gradient enhancement mechanisms. This means that with older or more heavily compressed materials, we simply have to accept that any imperfections in tonal transitions or color blending, which we mentioned earlier, will constantly accompany us during the viewing.

The LG C6 has taken a really big step forward here. The TV uses the same processor found in the flagship G6, and in terms of image processing the two models are very similar. That’s a big plus, because in this area LG’s processor this year performs excellently. The "Smooth Gradation" feature works especially well. With heavily compressed material it can effectively hide ugly tonal transitions and artifacts that often appear, for example, in lower-quality streaming. It’s best to leave it set to "Low." Then the improvement is clear, and the TV doesn’t yet start blurring fine details. Higher levels smooth the image more, but can already remove some of the natural texture of objects on the screen. The upscaling itself also performs very well. Lower-resolution content is sharpened properly, edges look clean, and the processor quite effectively rebuilds fine details. In this regard the C6 is already very close to LG’s best TVs, and the differences compared with the G6 are small.

The issue of motion fluidity and blurring is largely predetermined by the use of a 60Hz panel, which naturally makes it difficult to recommend this receiver to enthusiasts of very dynamic content. Fortunately, in the Q80FUX, we find a few options (though, as we will see shortly, actually only one) designed to improve the experience with older film productions. There is a "De-Judder" slider available, which indeed affects the smoothness of the image and allows us to adjust it to our preferences: from raw, cinematic frame rates to a more theatrical, smoothed presentation. However, a genuine surprise awaits us right next to it in the menu. There is also a second slider, supposedly dedicated to eliminating blur – this is a feature we usually encounter in 120Hz panels, aimed at combating motion blur in sports. However, as expected, recalling memories from testing the K85F model, here too this slider is merely a facade. Moving it does absolutely nothing to the image and it simply looks like an oversight by the product engineers who left a non-functional option in the software for this type of panel.

The LG C6 features a panel with a maximum refresh rate of 165 Hz, which is great news especially for gamers using a powerful PC. For movies, sports, or consoles we'll of course use up to 120 Hz, but even then it's hard to fault the motion clarity. As you'd expect from an OLED, the panel's response time is almost instantaneous. Moving objects therefore don't leave the characteristic smears you still see on LCD TVs. This is particularly noticeable in sports and fast-paced games, where the picture remains very clean even during dynamic motion.

For movies and TV, LG also provides the TruMotion motion-smoothing system. In the user settings you'll find two separate sliders. De-Judder is mainly for low-frame-rate content, that is primarily 24 fps films and series. It can slightly reduce the characteristic judder, or be set higher if you want a much smoother image. De-Blur is useful for higher-frame-rate material, mainly sports broadcasts and 50/60 fps television.

Stepping into the gaming territory, the Haier Q80FUX proves to be quite a decent companion for the "casual gamer." On board, we find today’s highly desired features like VRR (variable refresh rate) and ALLM (automatic low latency mode). However, the biggest surprise is something else. Although we are not dealing with a 4K@120Hz panel, the TV can accept and display a 120Hz signal at a lower resolution (Full HD). This is a very useful feature, allowing the conscious switch of the console to a lower resolution mode in exchange for significantly higher fluidity, which is a perfectly acceptable compromise in the gaming world.

We won’t particularly complain about the lack of extras like the "Game Bar," as it’s just a nice addition. The most concerning issues arise when we enter the world of HDR in games. Due to the fact that the TV constantly adapts the signal "in its own way," setting the brightness on the console according to the HGIG standard is nearly impossible to accomplish as per the instructions. Worse still, in the Dolby Vision mode for games, the input lag rises to about 50 ms, which is a high enough value that essentially makes this mode unusable. However, generally, we wouldn’t recommend gaming on this TV in HDR mode, so these aren’t such serious shortcomings. The most pleasing aspect is the presence of 120Hz in Full HD, which makes the Q80FUX quite a nice TV for the occasional gamer.

LG has focused heavily on gamers for years, and the C6 really lacks nothing important. The TV supports 4K at 120 Hz from consoles, and when connected to a PC it can run up to 165 Hz. It also offers VRR from 40 to 165 Hz, ALLM, and properly working HGiG. A big plus is Dolby Vision support for games, so the Xbox Series X can use that format without sacrificing game mode. The package is rounded out by a Game Bar that lets you quickly check key signal parameters and change settings without leaving the game. In terms of features, the C6 is one of those TVs that’s really hard to find fault with. Whether you play on PlayStation, Xbox, or PC, practically everything you could expect from a modern gaming TV is available here.

If there is one category in which the Haier Q80FUX absolutely shines and shows its claws, it is input lag. In this area, the television presents results that are truly remarkable. In 120Hz mode (achieved, let’s remind ourselves, at a lower resolution), the input lag drops below 10 ms, which is an excellent value, worthy of high-end gaming monitors. Not much worse, and still at a very good level, is the classic 60Hz mode – here measurements steadily indicated around 12-14 ms. These are results that even significantly more expensive, gaming-specific designs would not be ashamed of. The only, but serious, drawback here is the Dolby Vision mode. As we established earlier, activating it raises the lag to an unacceptable level, so we definitely advise against using it during any interactive gameplay.

In terms of input lag, the C6 performs as a good gaming TV should. At 120 Hz we measured about 5 ms, so controller input is practically instantaneous. At 60 Hz it rises to around 14 ms, which is still good. Slightly higher input lag appears in Dolby Vision. At 120 Hz we get about 14 ms, and at 60 Hz about 22 ms. In practice, if you're playing normally on an Xbox, it's unlikely to be something that will really bother you.

We also checked how the Q80FUX works when connected to a computer. And here’s another pleasant surprise – it handles this really very well. The most important thing is that the fonts are very readable, so nothing blurs and you can work on it normally. Additionally, just like with consoles: we can set a lower resolution here to achieve a high refresh rate of 120Hz in return. What’s super important is that in this mode, G-Sync started up and worked correctly. This just confirms that this television is really a successful and efficient piece of equipment for gaming, including on a PC.

The C6 also performs very well when connected to a computer. The TV correctly supports 4:4:4 chroma, so text, icons and other small UI elements are displayed sharply. That means you can use it not only for gaming but also for regular work in Windows without major issues. One limitation is the four-subpixel matrix layout. If you sit very close to the screen, you may notice slight colored fringing along the edges of some fonts. However, this is not particularly bothersome and is practically invisible from a normal viewing distance. The C6 also has a lot to offer PC gamers. From a PC you can take full advantage of the 165 Hz refresh rate, plus there’s G-Sync, VRR and a very low input lag of around 5 ms at maximum refresh. Combined with the OLED’s ultra-fast response time, this delivers a very smooth, clean image with no visible smearing. So if someone plans to hook a powerful PC to the C6, the TV can easily serve as a large gaming monitor and also works quite well for everyday productivity.

Anyone planning screenings with a wide, family group must be aware of the fundamental compromise that Haier has opted for by implementing a VA panel in this model. This technology has indeed provided us with deep blacks and high contrast, but its inherent feature is also a noticeable narrowing of viewing angles. Just sitting a bit further to the side on the couch is enough to immediately notice how colors begin to lose saturation and the picture fades. It’s simply a classic trade-off – we gain something (contrast) at the expense of something else (angles) – and the Q80FUX fits perfectly into this scheme.

Viewing angles on the LG C6 are very good and are actually among the best you can find in TVs today. That’s largely thanks to the OLED panel itself. Even when you sit noticeably to the side, the picture still maintains good contrast and the colors don’t lose much of their saturation. Because of that, the C6 is very well suited to a larger living room where not everyone sits directly in front of the screen. Only at very extreme angles can you notice slight changes in color, but during normal viewing it’s hard to regard that as any kind of problem. In this respect, really only Samsung Display's QD-OLED panels perform better.

The clash of the receiver with the everyday challenges posed by a bright living room turns out to be quite decent in the case of the Q80FUX, although it is certainly hard to call it ideal. The matrix itself is equipped with a coating that handles the suppression of most ambient reflections fairly well. Equally importantly, even in more challenging lighting conditions, the screen is capable of maintaining pleasantly saturated colors. However, the weakness of this construction reveals itself where the power of the backlight comes into play. The previously mentioned, rather moderate maximum brightness (around 350 nits) means that when confronted with intense natural light coming through the window, the screen often struggles to "break through." On a sunny day, the image may simply lack the necessary expressive power.

The LG C6 has a glossy panel that handles direct reflections quite well, but it doesn't eliminate them completely. If there's a large window or a bright lamp opposite the TV, their reflections will still be visible. On the other hand, the screen preserves blacks well in a lit room, and even during the day the picture doesn't become gray or washed out. Additionally, the C6 is fairly bright in SDR. With typical content we measured about 470 nits, so in most living rooms it should handle daytime viewing without major issues. Brightness only starts to drop significantly when a large portion of the screen is occupied by white. This is still one of the typical characteristics of OLEDs, and you can notice it with very bright content, such as winter sports. Overall the C6 performs well in a normally lit living room. However, if the TV will sit opposite huge windows and have to battle strong sunlight for most of the day, a bright Mini LED will still be the better choice.

SmartTV on Haier Q80FUX: GoogleTV

First, let's tackle the smart layer, which is managed by the Google TV system on the Q80FUX. This is theoretically a huge advantage, opening access to an endless library of applications, facilitating screen mirroring from mobile devices, and offering convenient voice search. Unfortunately, just like in other models from this brand that we've tested, the implementation of this platform leaves much to be desired. It’s not even about drastic freezes or delays in navigation, but rather a festival of minor errors, oversights, and terrible translations in the menu. It’s hard to regard "Google TV" in Haier’s version as comparable to what we know, for instance, from Sony or TCL receivers, even though the same proudly sounding name appears on the box.

Classic Features

Moving on to the classic, practical functions of the television, the picture does not improve at all. The only commendable aspect is the presence of Bluetooth connectivity and an unusual yet useful relic from the past in the form of an analog headphone output jack. Other than that, it’s hard to find anything that would excite us. Due to problematic software, the receiver (just like its predecessors in our tests) was unable to find any terrestrial TV channels, while other TVs connected to the same installation had no issues whatsoever. The remote control itself is also strange – its design might appeal to some, but due to the lack of a numeric keypad and the absurd placement of some buttons on the side edge, it definitely cannot be called senior-friendly.

Smart TV - webOS

Regardless of which C6 variant you end up with, the feature set is the same. At the heart of the TV is, of course, webOS, the system LG has been developing for many years. It runs fast, is well optimized and, above all, provides access to practically all popular apps. Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, YouTube, Max and other streaming services - in that respect there are few gaps. The system itself also offers plenty of extra features. There’s AirPlay, easy screen mirroring from your smartphone, control of smart home devices and the ability to personalize the home screen. LG has been expanding webOS for several generations and sometimes the number of tabs and recommendations can be a bit overwhelming, especially with background ads, but once you get used to it the system is convenient and, most importantly, works smoothly.

Classic TV features

The C6 also handles being used like a regular TV very well, not just as a screen for Netflix. Over-the-air TV reception, the program guide and channel switching all work smoothly and there’s little to complain about. LG still offers the ability to record shows to USB, so in terms of classic features the set is really well equipped. There are basically only two things missing. The first is PiP, the ability to display two video sources at once. The second is a backlight on the remote, which would be useful for evening viewing. Other than that the C6 has pretty much everything you can expect from a modern TV.

Magic Remote - DIFFERENT VERSIONS

When buying the C6 it’s worth paying attention to the remote, because LG has created a bit of a mix-up here. During our tests we had, among others, the C64 variant, found in large retail chains. That package included the new, much smaller Magic Remote Slim. It has fewer buttons and looks far more modern, but it still keeps two of LG’s most distinctive remote features - the scroll wheel and pointer control by moving the remote. The C6E we tested came with the older, larger Magic Remote. It works essentially the same, but has a classic numeric keypad and many more physical buttons. It looks less modern, but some people, especially those used to classic remotes, may find it more comfortable. So there’s no single answer to which remote is better. The new one is smaller, simpler and decidedly more contemporary, while the older one gives faster access to more functions without navigating through menus. It’s good to know that depending on the C6 model code the box may contain one or the other variant.

We must admit that after a series of setbacks we encountered when assessing the overall implementation of the Google TV system, we approached the multimedia player test with considerable caution. Meanwhile, in this one specific aspect, the Q80FUX served us a real surprise. The built-in application for handling files from USB drives works just great. This software component seems to be completely immune to the issues afflicting the rest of the system, opening virtually all the most important and popular video file formats we presented to it.

During our tests the TV handled practically all of the most popular video formats we put on a USB flash drive without any problems. There were no issues with high bitrates, subtitles, or more demanding files, so it's hard to find fault with it in that respect. The only exception was material with a DTS audio track. This is not surprising, since the TV simply does not support that codec. Besides, the TV’s media player is good enough that most users will be fine without installing third-party apps or hooking up an external player.

Turning to the issue of acoustic "experiences," the Haier Q80FUX seems to adhere to the principle that sound should simply be. And it is – that’s about all that can be said about it. The built-in speakers produce sound that is exceedingly flat, lacking character, and most importantly, they lack any clear bass foundation. One comfort is the fact that the TV supports Dolby Atmos format. But let’s be honest: to truly take advantage of the benefits of this codec and hear the promised space, passive decoding capability is not enough. Connecting an external home theater system or at least a decent soundbar is, in this case, not just a recommendation but an absolute necessity.

In terms of sound, the C6 has hardly changed compared with last year’s C5. We still get a 2.2 system with a total output of 40 W, which is a somewhat more solid foundation than the simple 2.0 20 W setups in many TVs. In practice the sound is quite good. Dialogues are clear, the sound isn’t overly flat, and the extra speakers provide a bit more bass than many basic TVs. Of course it still won’t replace a good soundbar, let alone a full home theater, but it’s more than enough for everyday TV viewing.

There is a small step back in the settings, though. LG removed some of the preset sound modes this year, which makes it a bit harder to tailor the sound to your preferences than with the previous generation. For that reason our rating is slightly lower, even though the speakers’ capabilities remain virtually unchanged. On the plus side, the TV supports Dolby Atmos, currently the most popular surround format for films and streaming. It still lacks DTS support, which may matter mainly to people using their own movie libraries on discs or files.

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SmartTV on Haier Q80FUX: GoogleTV

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