Panasonic Z95B vs LG OLED B6

Direct comparison

B65 / B6E / B6G

Available screen sizes: 55”65”77”

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

Panel type: WRGB OLED

Resolution: 3840x2160

System: Amazon FireTV

Model year: 2025

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Panel type: WRGB OLED

Resolution: 3840x2160

System: WebOS

Model year: 2026

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Overall rating

8.5

7.8

  • Movies and series in UHD quality

    9.0

    8.0

  • Classic TV, YouTube

    8.8

    8.8

  • Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

    8.5

    8.6

  • Gaming on console

    9.6

    9.2

  • TV as a computer monitor

    8.6

    7.6

  • Watching in bright light

    7.4

    4.8

  • Utility functions

    6.8

    8.0

  • Apps

    7.2

    9.1

  • Sound quality

    8.9

    6.7

Advantages

  • Exceptional black

  • Amazing brightness - over 2000 nits in HDR

  • Factory colors are almost reference quality

  • Support for multiple HDR formats including Dolby Vision and HDR10+

  • Phenomenal motion smoothness - OLED panel, 144Hz

  • Excellent choice for gamers, HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM, Dolby Vision Gaming, and HGiG

  • Good compatibility with PC - 144 Hz, G-Sync, and FreeSync

  • Very good sound from the built-in soundbar

  • Decent viewing angles

  • Perfect blacks and contrast from an OLED panel

  • Very good HDR performance with Dolby Vision

  • Natural, accurate colors after calibration

  • Excellent motion clarity without motion blur (120 Hz)

  • 4 HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gbps bandwidth

  • Very low input lag

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

  • Feature-rich webOS with the Magic Remote

  • Wide viewing angles

Disadvantages

No like
  • Fire TV – no app, strange errors, untranslated menu

  • No DTS:X support

  • No option to enable external subtitles from USB memory

  • Only two HDMI 2.1 ports, which is definitely too few in this class

  • Price clearly higher than competitors, which often lack such system issues

  • Worse reflection suppression than its predecessor, a characteristic of the OLED SE panel

  • Average brightness, so it performs best in a room with controlled lighting

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

  • The webOS system isn't the fastest here

Our verdict

The Panasonic Z95B is a device that makes it hard not to raise your eyebrows in admiration. From the very first moments, it is clear that we are dealing with an absolutely exceptional screen, capable of bringing out everything that is best in movies and games. The black levels are perfect, HDR brightness is stunning, and the colors – whether in movie mode or in games – show that Panasonic's factory calibration has reached a level that other manufacturers can only learn from. Add to this the fantastic sound from the built-in soundbar and excellent viewing angles, and we get a television picture that seems complete in terms of image quality and audiovisual immersion. However, the longer we used it, the more the impression grew that we were dealing with a device that was torn in two. On one hand, it is like a reference monitor, perfect for assessing video materials and enjoying movies or series, and even for gaming; on the other hand, it is a television that can disappoint in its everyday functionality. The FireTV in its current version can be frustrating, there are significantly fewer apps than with competitors, some fail to install at all, and the system can experience hiccups. Additionally, there are odd system issues such as the lack of support for basic subtitles in movies from USB – seemingly minor details, but they contribute to the overall picture of a device that is far from perfect in everyday use. And this is where the biggest paradox of the Z95B emerges. It is a television that likely offers one of the best images currently available in the living room, and at the same time, it is one that is hard to recommend as a typical "television" without reservations. The competition, while often slightly weaker visually, tends to be simply more user-friendly and costs significantly less. Therefore, the Z95B is a proposition for image purists, for those looking for a reference screen and who are willing to accept all the compromises related to the other non-functioning features. For them, it will be the dream device. For the rest – a demonstration of Panasonic's power and rather a form of curiosity.

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 on the most important points it still delivers exactly what many people choose the technology for: perfect black, very high contrast, and a picture that can simply look spectacular in movies. This is largely thanks to the new budget WOLED panel, called 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 level you can actually notice while watching. Bright elements have more punch, the picture handles more demanding scenes better, and combined with OLED blacks the whole thing can look really impressive. Movies and series from streaming platforms fare especially well, particularly those available in Dolby Vision. That's when the B6 makes the most of its capabilities and can produce a picture that will be a big step up for someone moving from a typical LCD TV. However, it's not a model without compromises. Our biggest reservation is how the screen handles reflections. The lack of a classic polarizer 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 black itself loses some of its character in a bright room. In controlled viewing conditions this won't be an issue, but for a very bright living room you should approach this purchase with some caution. The operation of webOS also leaves something to be desired. It is still very good overall, with a rich app library, a convenient Magic Remote, and pretty much everything you'd expect from a modern smart TV. The problem is that on the B6 it doesn't always run as smoothly as it should. At times you can tell the new version of the system is more demanding and a bit "heavier" than before. Despite these notes, 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 turns up on a good sale, because that's when it can be one of the most interesting choices for people who want to get into OLEDs without overpaying.

TV appearance

HDMI inputs
2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 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), Mini-Jack (Headphones)
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
Super Premium
Premium
Stand type
Central
Legs
Bezel color
Graphite
Graphite
Stand
Swivel
Fixed
Flat design
Yes
No
Accessories
Stand
Stand

Contrast and black detail

10/10

10/10

Contrast:

Review Panasonic Z95B Contrast and black detail

Result

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Review Panasonic Z95B Contrast and black detail

Result

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Review Panasonic Z95B Contrast and black detail

Result

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Review Panasonic Z95B Contrast and black detail

Result

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Review Panasonic Z95B Contrast and black detail

Result

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Review LG OLED B6 Contrast and black detail

Result

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Review LG OLED B6 Contrast and black detail

Result

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Review LG OLED B6 Contrast and black detail

Result

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Review LG OLED B6 Contrast and black detail

Result

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Review LG OLED B6 Contrast and black detail

Result

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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 black and contrast on the Panasonic Z95B can be summed up in one word – perfection. As with any OLED television, the panel controlling individual pixels allows for complete dimming of parts of the image, resulting in absolute black. This gives the Z95B ideal separation between bright and dark elements of the scene, and no glare, lightening, or halo effects are visible on the screen. Even in the most demanding sequences, where other LCD televisions reveal their limitations, the picture here remains clear and readable. In practice, it is hard to imagine that OLEDs could improve any further in this category, as the technology of self-dimming pixels simply has no weak points in terms of contrast. The Panasonic Z95B does not deviate from this pattern and demonstrates that there is no room for significant improvements in terms of black – it sets a reference level that is difficult to surpass.

Black levels on the LG OLED B6 are perfect. That's no surprise, since it's an OLED (WOLED), but this is where you can really see why this technology still has so many fans. Each pixel can turn off individually, so in dark scenes there's no gray haze or light bleed around bright elements. That gives the image excellent depth and can make it look truly three-dimensional. Shadow detail also holds up well. Nothing blends into one dark blotch, and fine details remain visible even in more challenging scenes. In that respect, the B6 simply showcases everything we love about OLED TVs.

HDR effect quality

8.7/10

6.2/10

Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HLG
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Color gamut coverage
DCI P3: 99.8%, Bt.2020: 81.3%
DCI P3: 97.0%, Bt.2020: 72.0%

Luminance measurements in HDR:

Review Panasonic Z95B Brightness measurement

Result

2069 nit

Review Panasonic Z95B Brightness measurement

Result

2118 nit

Review Panasonic Z95B Brightness measurement

Result

2131 nit

Review Panasonic Z95B Brightness measurement

Result

2114 nit

Review Panasonic Z95B Brightness measurement

Result

1442 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

Panasonic Z95B

Luminance of RGB colors

Luminance of RGB colors

The quality of HDR in the Panasonic Z95B belongs to the absolute elite. Thanks to the latest generation panel, named by the manufacturer Primary RGB Tandem OLED, the television can achieve over 2000 nits of brightness in movie scenes. The effect is impressive and can amaze with the intensity of light, giving a sense of contact with the screen that goes beyond previous experiences. Similar sensations accompanied us only during tests of the LG G5, Samsung S95F, or Philips OLED910. Of course, there are moments when the device's algorithms decide to limit luminance – this especially applies to full-screen bright sequences, such as the closing credits in the movie The Meg. Even then, the Z95B maintains a level of around 1500 nits, which is still a result that makes a huge impression. One can say that HDR in this model has been brought to a masterful form. A significant step forward is also visible in the reproduction of the color palette. The new tandem OLED panel does not yet match the best QD-OLED screens in terms of full gamut coverage, but the gap between these solutions has significantly narrowed. When watching movies, the differences are subtle enough that it's hard to notice them under normal conditions, and the colors remain vivid and saturated.

The LG B6 is a moderately bright OLED. After calibration it reaches about 800 nits, roughly 200 nits more than last year’s B5. That’s thanks to the new budget OLED SE panel from LG Display. In practice it simply gives a bit more headroom and makes HDR in many scenes look fuller than on last year’s lower-tier OLEDs. That doesn’t mean the B6 has no limits. In very bright shots, when a large part of the screen is strongly lit, brightness can drop below 400 nits. This behavior is typical for OLED TVs (especially those from this segment) and that’s when you see the biggest difference versus more expensive models. All things considered, we rate the B6’s results as really solid. It’s still not a TV for breaking brightness records, but the HDR effect is strong enough that you can really feel the step up from ordinary SDR in films.

Color gamut

Using the OLED SE panel has slightly affected wide color gamut coverage. Compared with last year’s model, results fell by a few percentage points. DCI-P3 reaches about 96%, and BT.2020 around 71%. That doesn’t mean the colors on the LG B6 are weak. In most movies and series they look lively, well saturated and simply pleasing to the eye. You only notice a difference in very bright, highly colorful scenes. Then colors lose some intensity compared with QD-OLED panels. This comes from the WOLED panel construction. Besides red, green and blue subpixels it also uses a white subpixel that helps boost brightness. It comes at a cost: at very high luminance some color is effectively “diluted” by the white light, so saturation of some colors can be slightly lower. In everyday use this isn’t a big issue, but you can notice it in the most demanding scenes.

Factory color reproduction

9.5/10

7.2/10

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Factory Mode

After calibration

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Factory Mode

After calibration

The factory color reproduction in Filmmaker mode, my friends, is a true phenomenon in the case of the Panasonic Z95B. I'm talking about our test unit, but the result was so good that it's hard to believe. The only detail to nitpick is a slight lack of blue in the white balance, but other than that, the television, right out of the box, displayed an image like we've never seen in factory mode. Color palette tests, Color Checker – everything pointed to values below Delta 2. This is a much lower result than the threshold of human eye perception, which means, quite frankly, that the viewer stands no chance of noticing serious deviations. It looks as if Panasonic really calibrated this model at the factory stage. Of course, we cannot rule out that we got an exceptionally well-set unit, but the result is still impressive. We are very strict in our assessments of factory calibration, and here our jaws simply dropped.

We tested the LG B6 in Filmmaker Mode, which is the best picture setting available right out of the box. ISF modes deliver very similar results, but in our tests we always stick to Filmmaker Mode for better comparison with other TVs. Each of those modes is, after all, a much better starting point than Vivid or Eco mode, where the picture is heavily boosted and noticeably less natural. With SDR content, the factory settings perform really well. Color errors are small, gamma behaves properly, and the image looks natural during ordinary viewing and does not seem overly "pumped up." It's a bit worse with HDR. When you play that kind of content you can quickly see that the white balance hasn't been set perfectly. Too much blue and red causes the image to shift toward a slightly pink tint. This is also confirmed by measurements of the color gamut and the ColorChecker, where samples clearly drift in that direction. It's not a flaw that completely ruins the picture, but you can notice it in HDR films. So people who care about the most faithful image should consider the calibration we describe later in the review.

Color reproduction after calibration

9.8/10

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.

The color reproduction after calibration in the Z95B is a topic that is difficult to elaborate on for long because there simply wasn't much to be done here. A slight adjustment of the white balance was enough to eliminate the lack of blue, and at that moment the picture jumped to an almost reference level. I must admit that we haven't had such a small scope of work in a long time. If any of you are particularly observant, you might notice minimal deviations in the EOTF curve, but this is more related to the operation of the dynamic tone mapping function that we mentioned earlier. Really, this is not a flaw, but rather a feature of this solution, which intentionally changes the brightness characteristic depending on the scene. In summary, we are extremely impressed. The Panasonic Z95B is a television that already looks great right out of the box, and after calibration, it reaches a level where it is really hard for us to find anything to improve.

During calibration we focused primarily on HDR content, because that's where the factory settings required the biggest corrections. We didn't neglect SDR mode, though, which after adjustment was brought almost to perfection. Colors are very accurate and brightness is handled as it should be. The biggest improvement in HDR came from correcting the white balance. After removing the excess red and blue, the pinkish tint disappeared and the image became much more natural. Skin tones, whites and all colors that had been shifting toward magenta 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. The LG B6 can therefore deliver a very accurate image, especially for the manufacturer's entry-level OLED model.

Smoothness of tonal transitions

7.8/10

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.

Posterization, or color banding, was the Achilles' heel of Panasonic's flagship Z95A last year. In the new Z95B, it is clear that the manufacturer has made a significant effort to improve the gradation issue, and the problem has largely been addressed. In most scenes, color banding is no longer visible, and tonal transitions are smooth and appear natural. However, this does not mean that the problem has completely disappeared. In extremely difficult sections, especially in very dark scenes like those in the film Green Knight, some imperfections can still be observed. Nevertheless, it is encouraging that Panasonic has taken this issue seriously and made substantial progress, as the difference from the previous model is truly noticeable.

Tonal transitions on the LG B6 are quite good, though you can still see some limitations typical of WOLED panels. In most scenes, colors transition smoothly between shades, without noticeable banding or unwanted digital artifacts. It's not always perfect, however. Most problems appear in the dark areas of the image, where WOLED panels have long been somewhat weaker. This is partly due to the greater difficulty of driving the panel at very low brightness and to the design's use of a white subpixel. Compared with last year's model there is a slight improvement, but it still doesn't reach the level of the best QD-OLED TVs or more advanced LCD models.

Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions

6/10

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.

Let's start with what works well. The upscaling in the Z95B is at a very high level – the picture in lower resolutions is clear and sharp, with only minor drawbacks being slight aliasing in some areas of the image. It's also important that the television does not crop the material in any way and maintains its aspect ratio, which is not always an obvious fact even in 2025.

The situation is worse when it comes to digital processing. Features such as "gradation smoothing" or "block noise reduction" practically do not work – the tested material looked identical regardless of the settings. We might as well point out that this function simply doesn't exist. This is somewhat disappointing, especially since Panasonic strongly promotes its HCX Pro AI II processor, boasting of the presence of artificial intelligence that improves picture quality. Meanwhile, in such a basic matter, the television does not deliver a real effect and looks worse than one might expect from top-of-the-line equipment.

The LG B6 handles lower-quality sources very well. Much of the credit goes to effective digital image processing, which can mask some source imperfections without overly smoothing the whole scene. The feature "Smooth Gradation" proves particularly useful. It can significantly reduce posterization, which we mentioned earlier, especially in darker areas of the image. The safest choice remains Low or Medium. The function still effectively smooths harsh tonal transitions, but does not yet interfere too much with fine details. The most dedicated purists can, of course, leave it off. Upscaling to 4K also performs very well. Full HD and 720p content retain a good amount of detail, and the image is neither overly sharpened nor excessively blurred. Some limitations become noticeable only with very poor sources below 720p, where the smallest subtitles and fine elements are not always perfectly sharp, but this is true for almost every other TV on the market.

Blur and motion smoothness

8.5/10

8.5/10

Maximum refresh rate of the panel
144Hz
120Hz
Film motion smoothing option
OK
OK
Blur reduction option
OK
OK
BFI function 60Hz
Yes, 60Hz (image flickers)
Yes, 60Hz (image flickers)
BFI function 120Hz
No
Yes, 120Hz
Brightness drop with BFI
37%
50%

Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):

Blur (BFI function enabled):

Image flickers in this mode

Blur (4K@144Hz):

Blur ():

The OLED matrix with a very high refresh rate already provides an extremely sharp image even in dynamic sports scenes, such as soccer or basketball matches, and the Z95B is no exception. It's also very important that the television is equipped with the proprietary image smoothing system "Intelligent Frame Creation." Among the available sliders, the most important one turns out to be the one named "film smoothness," because it allows adjusting the motion to personal preferences when watching 24-frame material, that is, movies – from a more "frame-like" appearance to a smooth, almost theatrical effect. It's a bit of a shame that Panasonic did not choose to push the latest OLED matrix to 165 Hz, as Samsung did with the S95F or LG with the G5, because we know the panel is technically capable of it. On the other hand, this is mainly an advantage for PC gamers, so for everyday viewing this is not a significant drawback as we are limited to 120Hz.

One of the biggest advantages of OLED panels is their very fast pixel response time. This keeps the image sharp and prevents the visible smearing that often appears on LCD TVs. However, there is a downside. During slow camera pans, motion can look more choppy than on LCD screens, where the slower panel naturally masks some of that effect. Fortunately, on the LG B6 you can easily soften this with TruMotion. With the motion smoothing properly adjusted, you can achieve smoother motion without giving the picture an excessive soap-opera effect.

Console compatibility and gaming features

10/10

10/10

  • ALLM
    Yes
    Yes
  • VRR
    Yes
    Yes
  • VRR range
    40 - 144Hz
    40 - 120Hz
  • Dolby Vision Game Mode
    Yes
    Yes
  • Correct implementation of HGIG
    Yes
    Yes
  • 1080p@120Hz
    Yes
    Yes
  • 1440p@120Hz
    Yes
    Yes
  • 4K@120Hz
    Yes
    Yes
  • Game bar
    Yes
    Yes

The Panasonic Z95B is completely equipped for gaming. Two HDMI 2.1 ports with full bandwidth of 48 Gb/s guarantee support for everything you can expect from a modern screen. There is VRR frame synchronization, an automatic game mode (ALLM), and full compatibility with HDR formats used in games. The TV supports both Dolby Vision for Xbox and the popular HGiG, which has been implemented correctly in this case, so it actually works as it should.

Although the brand is mainly associated with home cinema and equipment for filmmakers, there is also a place here for conveniences for gamers. It comes with Game Bar (or rather Game Circles) – visually it looks a bit unusual, but it does its job and allows you to quickly check the most important image parameters. What it really lacks for complete happiness is actually just four HDMI 2.1 ports instead of two. It's a minor issue, but one would expect a full set in a TV of this class.

LG OLED B6 offers a powerful set of advantages for gamers; it's simply a complete platform for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, or a solid PC. It has four full-size HDMI 2.1 ports with 48 Gbps bandwidth, so you can skip the annoying cable swapping when you want to connect several newer devices at once. We get the full suite of sync technologies – from classic VRR to G-Sync and FreeSync. The screen seamlessly matches the refresh rate to the frame output produced by the console or graphics card. Of course ALLM is included: the B6 automatically detects a running game and immediately cuts input lag to a minimum. HDR handling is also excellent. The TV supports Dolby Vision, and a properly implemented HGiG standard means that after an initial calibration in the console settings the picture won’t suffer from blown-out highlights or lost detail in bright areas. The cherry on top is the Game Bar. Instead of digging through the full menu during gameplay, one click lets you adjust shadow visibility, tweak selected settings, or simply check the display’s current operating mode. All of this makes the LG B6 a great choice for gamers.

Input lag

10/10

9.8/10

SDR

1080p60
13 ms
15 ms
1080p120
5 ms
5 ms
2160p60
13 ms
14 ms
2160p120
5 ms
5 ms

HDR

2160p60
13 ms
14 ms
2160p120
5 ms
5 ms
4320p60

Dolby Vision

2160p60 DV
13 ms
25 ms
2160p120 DV
5 ms
13 ms

Regardless of the content being viewed, the input lag on the Z95B is extremely low – even in Dolby Vision, the TV operates at 120 Hz with a delay of less than 5 ms. This is a result that places it at the very top of screens for gaming. If we could, we would easily give it a rating of 11/10. 😉

Input lag in the LG B6 is very low. At 120 Hz it's 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 a bit worse, where input lag can increase to around 25 ms. That's still not a bad result, but the most demanding players using an Xbox may already feel a difference compared to standard HDR.

Compatibility with PC

8.6/10

7.6/10

Chroma 444 (max. resolution and refresh rate)
Yes
Yes
Font clarity
Good
Good
Readability of dark text and shapes
Very Good
Very Good
Input lag in PC mode (4K, max. refresh rate)
5ms
5ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement
BWRG
RGWB
Max refresh rate
144Hz
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.

The Z95B can easily be connected to a computer and used as a large monitor. Indeed, due to the WOLED pixel arrangement, the fonts do not appear as perfectly sharp as on typical monitors, such as those with IPS panels, and this can be noticeable during office work, but it's hard to consider it a serious issue. Rather, few people buy such a TV for Excel. 😉 When it comes to gaming on PC, there’s nothing to complain about. The 144 Hz mode works great, and we also have full support for G-Sync and AMD FreeSync, so frame synchronization works flawlessly with every graphics card. Despite minor issues with font display, it's hard for the Z95B not to perform well in this role – it just works phenomenally as a gaming screen.

The LG B6 also works very well as a computer display. Low input lag, support for VRR, G-Sync and FreeSync, and a high refresh rate mean there's little to fault it for gaming. Compared with pricier 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. What may matter more is the WOLED panel's subpixel structure. Because it uses four subpixels, small fonts in Windows aren't perfectly sharp and you can sometimes see slight colored fringes around them. For occasional web browsing or computer work that probably won't be an issue. However, anyone planning to buy a smaller variant, for example 48 inches, and use it as their main monitor at a desk should keep that in mind.

Viewing angles

8/10

7.5/10

Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees
11%
29%

In this regard, the Z95B performs very well. The decrease in brightness at an angle is only 11 percent, which is exactly the same as the best QD-OLED panels and the previous generation MLA from LG Display. As a result, even watching the TV from the side does not give the impression that the image is fading or hard to read.

Colors do fade slightly at extreme angles and are not as stable as in QD-OLEDs, but this is hard to consider a serious issue. The image still looks great, and one can be confident that watching the Z95B from a large angle will keep everything clear. It is also worth noting the rotating stand in terms of viewing angles, as it is a practical solution that allows you to easily position the screen so that everyone in the room has the best possible view.

Viewing angles on the LG B6 are very good, which is typical for almost all OLED TVs. Even at extreme side angles the picture maintains strong color saturation and doesn't noticeably lose brightness. In this respect, really only models with QD-OLED panels perform better. However, there's one thing worth mentioning. Some WOLED panels may show a slight greenish tint at extreme angles. This isn't a rule; some units exhibit the effect more, others hardly at all. It depends on the specific unit.

Daytime performance

7.4/10

4.8/10

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

Panel brightness

LG OLED B6: 313 cd/m2

Panasonic Z95B: 623 cd/m2

The year 2025 is a moment when one can confidently say that OLEDs are suitable for viewing even in heavily sunlit rooms. The new generation of WOLED panels used in the Z95B can achieve really high brightness – the average value for the Z95B in SDR mode is as much as 623 nits. This is a result that was beyond the reach of this technology just a few years ago. Of course, it is not the level of the best LCD TVs designed for bright living rooms, and the panel itself, glossy with a slight filter, does an average job of suppressing reflections. Nevertheless, it is hard to have major complaints. The Z95B will handle most daylight conditions with ease, and one can comfortably watch TV or movies even when plenty of light is coming into the room.

In the case of the LG B6, one of the bigger changes comes from the new OLED SE panel. The TV is slightly brighter than its predecessor, but at the same time it handles direct light reflections worse. The reason is a less effective polarizer, so reflections from windows or lamps are less effectively 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 subtly diffuse reflections, but it doesn't eliminate them as effectively as earlier solutions. And in this respect the B series loses the most compared with the previous generation. During the day the screen no longer looks as clean, and strong light sources can clearly reflect on the panel.

That doesn't mean, of course, that the B6 is unsuitable for a bright living room. The higher screen brightness helps cut through ambient light, and during normal viewing the picture remains readable. The problem starts when there's a large window or a strong lamp opposite the TV. In those conditions the B6 doesn't perform at its best. So it's best used in a room where you can at least partially control the light falling directly on the screen.

Panel details

Backlight Type
WRGB OLED
Software version during testing
Fire OS 8.1.4.1 (RS8141/3009)
43.11.79
Image processor

Subpixel Structure:

Panel uniformity and thermal imaging:

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Panasonic Z95B

LG OLED B6

TV features

6.8/10

8/10

  • System
    Amazon FireTV
    WebOS
  • System performance
    Average
    Decent
  • HDMI inputs
    2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x HDMI 2.1 48Gbps
    0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 48Gbps
  • Outputs
    Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Headphones)
    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
    No
    Yes
  • Picture in Picture (PiP)
    No
    No
  • RF remote control (no need to aim)
    Yes
    Yes
  • Backlit remote control
    No
    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
    No
    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), Mini-Jack (Headphones)
    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
    No
    No
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
    No
    No

Senior accessibility

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

Smart TV: Amazon FireTV

Panasonic in the Z95B uses the Fire TV system, a platform created by Amazon. This is quite a change, as just two years ago the company relied on its own Linux-based system. At first glance, everything looks good – the interface is clear, and the operation is quite simple. Additionally, we have AirPlay, which allows you to stream photos or videos from an iPhone, and screen mirroring from both Windows and Android phones. The TV also works with the Amazon Alexa voice assistant, but here a significant limitation quickly appears. In practice, only a few of the most popular languages, such as English, work well, while Polish is still unavailable, and it's unclear when it will be added.

Classic Features

Here, the situation gets at least a bit strange. During tests in the editorial office, the TV refused to search for any channels – neither satellite nor terrestrial. As a result, we couldn't check the functionality of PiP or the tuner itself. The only certain feature is USB recording, as when a flash drive is connected, the TV immediately asks if we want to format it for that purpose. The remote control looks quite classic – it is large, with a full numeric keypad, and a plus is that you don't have to aim at the screen, as it works with RF technology.

Issues in Daily Use

The biggest disappointment arises with the apps and system stability. Some apps are completely unavailable in Poland, others can be found, but they cannot be downloaded as they are tied to a specific market. This is compounded by strange bugs, untranslated menu items, and occasional "freezes" that can effectively take away the enjoyment of using such a good screen as the Z95B. So, one could say that while the Z95B impresses with its picture quality as a "monitor," as a smart TV, it can be simply frustrating and falls short in every aspect.

Smart TV: webOS

LG B6 runs webOS, LG’s proprietary platform. Its biggest strength remains the way it’s controlled. The included Magic Remote works like a mouse; just move your wrist to move the cursor across the screen and point at the items you want. It may feel unusual at first, but it quickly proves very convenient, especially when typing text, selecting apps, or navigating a complex menu. The remote itself is fairly minimalist and doesn’t offer many traditional buttons, but the cursor control largely makes up for that. On the other hand, if you don’t want to wave your hand to type 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’s hard to fault webOS. You’ll find practically all the major streaming services here, as well as extra features like AirPlay, screen mirroring, and Chromecast. The TV therefore works well with both Apple phones and Android devices. It’s just a pity that the system on the B6 doesn’t run as smoothly as on higher-end models. At times it can respond with a slight delay, and the home screen is heavily loaded with recommendations, tiles, and ads. That doesn’t make webOS unusable, but it could certainly be more organized.

Classic features

By contrast, the traditional TV features perform very well—features many manufacturers are starting to forget. The LG B6 lets you record programs to an attached hard drive or USB storage. The PVR function also supports scheduling, so you can program recordings in advance from the TV guide. This comes in handy when you want to save an episode, a match, or another event broadcast while you’re away. There’s also a clear channel guide and solid support for 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 doesn’t bother you.

Apps

7.2/10

9.1/10

OK
Disney_Plus
OK
Amazon_Prime_Video
No
Player_TVN
OK
Polsat_Box_Go
OK
Canal_Plus_Online
No
TVP_VOD
OK
Apple_TV_Plus
No
SkyShowtime
No
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
OK
Amazon Luna
No
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

3.5/10

9.1/10

Supported photo formats:

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

Maximum photo resolution:

4 Mpix
Yes
Yes
6 Mpix
Yes
Yes
8 Mpix
Yes
Yes
10 Mpix
Yes
Yes
12 Mpix
Yes
Yes
16 Mpix
Yes
Yes
20 Mpix
Yes
Yes
24 Mpix
Yes
Yes
28 Mpix
Yes
Yes
32 Mpix
Yes
Yes

Here we also encountered another problem with the Fire TV system. The built-in player handles popular audio and video files without any issues, so at first glance, everything seems fine. However, the problem arises when we want to enable subtitles in movies. We were unable to launch any format – neither .srt, nor .sub, nor .txt. Regardless of the settings, the subtitles simply did not appear. So if you have a movie with a separate subtitle file, you are forced to watch it in the original language unless the subtitles are permanently embedded in the image. For a TV of this class, this is quite a disappointment and further proof that Fire TV still has a lot of shortcomings that can ruin the enjoyment of use.

The LG B6’s built-in player handles most popular video files played from USB without any major problems. The TV also properly supports subtitles and the most common audio formats, though it lacks DTS support. The situation is somewhat worse for photos. The list of supported formats is fairly limited and does not include 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

8.9/10

6.7/10

  • Maximum volume
    91dB
    87dB
  • Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
    Yes
    Yes
  • Dolby True HD 7.1
    No
    No
  • Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
    Yes
    Yes
  • Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
    No
    No
  • DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
    No
    No
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
    No
    No

The built-in audio system in the Panasonic Z95B is truly impressive. The manufacturer has added an extra soundbar here, which completely changes the audio experience in the TV – this time it can be confidently said that no external equipment is needed to enjoy full and dynamic sound. The bass is clear and surprisingly strong, dialogues remain understandable even during louder scenes, and the TV itself can play quite loudly, reaching levels up to 91 decibels. It is also a plus that it fully supports Dolby Atmos, so if you use movies or streaming services that support this format, you can expect spatial and impressive sound. One limitation is the lack of support for DTS:X – if someone plans to connect a home theater system or Blu-ray player with this standard, they must be aware that the TV will not play it, but this should not be a major concern considering how all manufacturers approach this standard. I guess we have to come to terms with that.

In terms of sound, the LG B6 performs very similarly to last year's model. It still uses a 2.0 speaker setup rated at 20 W, which is more than enough for everyday viewing. Dialogue is clear and the sound doesn't sound bad, but there's no sense of space, dynamics, or bass you get from higher-end models. The TV supports the Dolby Atmos spatial audio format, but DTS:X is missing. The biggest problem, however, is not the speakers themselves but the settings. Compared with its predecessor, a large portion of the options for tailoring the sound to your preferences has disappeared. A few preset modes remain, including AI and Standard, but the ability to fine-tune the audio is much more limited than it was a year ago.

Sound Quality Test

No sound test video

Acoustic Measurements

91dBC (Max)

75dBC

87dBC (Max)

75dBC

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