Compare Philips OLED770 vs LG OLED C6 (WOLED)

The Philips OLED770 is a television that stands out primarily for its picture quality – the characteristic perfect black and infinite contrast typical of OLEDs make even a regular evening binge-watching a series feel like a small cinematic experience. After calibration, colors gain naturalness and cohesion, and details in dark scenes are separated from lights with surgical precision. It’s a screen that provides a sense of interacting with premium-class technology, even though it is officially a budget OLED in Philips' portfolio. The second pillar on which the OLED770 stands strong is gaming. Here, the manufacturer has really done its homework. VRR works up to 120 Hz, we have automatic gaming mode (ALLM), and input lag in standard HDR10 or SDR modes at 120 Hz can drop to as low as 5 ms – results that will easily satisfy even demanding gamers. And finally, the Ambilight system – for many, this is just a gadget, but during longer sessions it really makes a difference. The colorful LEDs behind the screen dynamically respond to what is happening in the game, and can immerse you even more in the virtual world. That's why one can risk saying that the OLED770 is one of the more interesting budget gaming TVs on the market.

However, not everything shines that brightly, as when we come to the Smart TV aspect… TitanOS is the biggest bottleneck for this model. Theoretically, it has everything you need: access to applications, AirPlay support, and voice commands. In practice, however, the list of applications is limited, screen mirroring often doesn’t work at all, and voice search doesn’t support the Polish language. Moreover, the remote control, despite being well-designed and backlit – operates on infrared, which sounds almost anachronistic in 2025. The system is supposedly fast, but can irritate with errors and instead of encouraging usage, at times rather motivates us to turn it off. And here we come to the crux: the OLED770 is a television that works great as a screen for movies and games, but not necessarily as a multimedia center of the home. For someone who mainly uses a console, home theater, or operator decoder – it will be a hit choice. We get fantastic picture quality, a full set of modern gaming features, and of course the proprietary AmbilightTV backlighting system! But if someone is looking for a TV that is meant to replace everything and serve as a multimedia powerhouse, it’s better to look towards the more expensive Philips models, which offer more refined system solutions like GoogleTV.

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.

In terms of black and contrast, the Philips OLED770 does not introduce any revolution – but with OLEDs, it would be hard to expect one. The organic matrix allows for complete dimming of individual pixels, which in practice gives us almost perfect black and contrast reaching infinity. Regardless of whether we are watching night scenes in movies or scenes full of small bright points, the television precisely separates details from the background. There are no halo effects or other artifacts typical of LCD TVs with local dimming. By choosing an OLED – also in the form of model 770 – you can be assured that in this category the picture will look outstanding.

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.

The Philips OLED770 does not attempt to compete with the brightest OLEDs on the market, and it would actually be hard to expect that, as it is the lowest model in Philips's series for 2025. In our measurements, it achieved a maximum brightness of about 700 nits, which allows for enjoyment of HDR effects in scenes where light appears point-wise – for example, in the flash of headlights or a starry sky. In such moments, the picture can truly impress. However, it is different when there are more bright elements on the screen. The television, like many cheaper OLEDs, limits brightness in those cases, and the entire picture noticeably dims. This was best seen in a scene from the movie The Meg, where the sun rises behind an oil rig – at that point, the brightness dropped to about 250 nits, nearly three times less. The HDR effect remains visually pleasing, but it is worth being aware that this model performs best in scenes with less intense light. Fortunately, the OLED770 has an ace up its sleeve – the coverage of the DCI-P3 color palette is as high as 99%, so colors in movies and games are saturated and very close to what the creator intended to convey.

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.

The first measurements already show that the factory settings of the Philips OLED770 have a lot to improve even in Filmmaker mode. The white balance chart clearly shows a lack of blue, which gives the image a slightly yellowish tint. In practice, the white is not snow-white, but leans towards warmer hues – which some may even like, but from the accuracy perspective, this is a deviation from the norm. The gamma, on the other hand, tends to be on the darker side – the average value is about 2.6 instead of the reference 2.4. In the mid-tones, the image appears muted and more saturated, which may look too "filmic," but takes away some naturalness. However, the biggest issues can be seen in color reproduction. The average error is relatively high, and some colors – especially shades of gray – clearly deviate from what should be seen. In everyday viewing, this means that sometimes colors may look less natural than we would wish.

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.

Philips OLED770 has shown signs from the beginning that it houses significant potential, but it was difficult to fully see this in the factory settings. The image was sometimes too warm, and some colors seemed to have lost their naturalness along the way. However, calibration revealed that it is a television very receptive to adjustments – it reacted to every correction and almost immediately unveiled another layer of its capabilities. The white balance was successfully set both in SDR and HDR, eliminating the yellowish glow and presenting a neutral, clear white. Gamma stabilized closer to perfection, allowing midtones to regain their naturalness, and shadows no longer appeared artificially darkened, possibly even with a slight brightening effect. The effect was obvious... Movies are watched with greater ease; the image has cinematic depth, but without the feeling that something is exaggeratedly darkened. However, the most interesting part was the work on colors. Out of the box, the errors were not dramatic but slightly noticeable – skin tones were sometimes too warm, and gray didn’t always have the shade we expected. After calibration, the error values dropped to around 2, and in many cases even below 1. This is a level significantly lower than the threshold of perception for the human eye. In other words, after correction, the colors finally “clicked” into place. Looking at the screen, we had the impression that the television had begun to speak with a full voice. Like an instrument that has finally been well-tuned.

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.

In this category, there is a noticeable improvement compared to last year's Philips models. The OLED770 handles color gradation significantly better, and strongly visible transitions or artificial bands appear less frequently than before. Interestingly, we achieved the best results in dark scenes – where most televisions, especially those with WOLED panels, have the most difficulties. A good example is a shot with an actor floating in red water – the transition from intense red to black looks almost perfect here, without the typical "steps." The situation is somewhat worse in the case of bright parts of the image. With extremely bright gradients, especially near white, the television has trouble maintaining smoothness. This can be noticed, for example, in a scene from the movie Kingsman, where subtle sunrise bands appear in the background of the bright sky with the sun instead of a smooth blur. Fortunately, these situations are relatively rare, and in everyday viewing, the OLED770 presents itself very solidly and does not break immersion as it did in last year's models.

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.

The problem of the previously mentioned color connections can largely be mitigated by the "distortion reduction" feature, which is an algorithm for smoothing tonal transitions in Philips TVs. It works best at a low setting—effectively eliminating unwanted color bands while not introducing strange artifacts or losing image detail. It's one of those features that is truly worth keeping switched on.

The issue with upscaling is somewhat less favorable. The image from a lower resolution can be too soft, while at the same time, distinctive "jaggies" appear in certain areas. The impression is that the algorithm is trying to reconcile two contradictory directions—smoothing and sharpening—and ultimately hasn't found the golden mean. As a consolation, it's worth noting that the television has no issues with overscan, meaning it doesn't cut off the edges of the image, which sometimes happens with other competing models.

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 the panel in the Philips OLED770 is not entirely straightforward. The manufacturer claims a 120 Hz panel, but our measurements showed that the screen can accept a 4K signal even at 144 Hz. This sounds like great news – because who wouldn't want an extra mode for PC gaming at this price? However, the reality turned out to be more complex. With 120 Hz materials, the television behaves like most OLEDs – the picture is absolutely clear, with no trace of ghosting or blurring, making it ideal for both fast-paced games and sports broadcasts. The problem arises only at 144 Hz. Unlike models with official support for that frequency, here we observe the phenomenon of so-called frame skipping. This means that the television is unable to display all frames – some of them are skipped, causing the motion to lose fluidity, and double outlines appear on the screen. The effect resembles the operation of the BFI function, which Philips does not offer in this model anyway.

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.

If someone is looking for a gaming TV, the Philips OLED770 is a candidate that's hard to ignore. The mere fact that we have an OLED here provides a great starting point – perfect blacks and infinite contrast make evening sessions in atmospheric games look like they’ve been pulled straight from the cinema. On top of that, there’s the Ambilight system, which features LEDs on the back of the TV that extend the image onto the wall behind the screen. The effect is such that even regular gameplay in FIFA can look like a small spectacle, and in horror games, the atmosphere becomes really intense. On the technical side, it’s pretty good as well. The Philips OLED770 supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) up to 120 Hz, has an automatic low latency mode for gamers (ALLM), and if someone is using an Xbox Series X, they can also count on Dolby Vision support in games. You just need to know that in this mode, input lag is slightly higher than standard, although still at an acceptable level. As a bonus, we get the “Game Bar” panel, which is a special tool strip for gamers. It's not the most conveniently designed solution, but it allows you to check key parameters without leaving the game. In total, this presents a picture of a TV that on one hand has all the most important gaming features, and on the other can add something unique – Ambilight. And it’s this mix of technology and visual effect that makes the OLED770 one of the better screens for gaming in a home environment.

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.

As we mentioned earlier, the only anomaly that was detected during testing is the Dolby Vision Gaming mode. In this setting, the latency can reach up to 30 ms. This is not a particularly impressive result, and more demanding players may turn up their noses at it, but in practice – during casual sessions – the difference will not be significantly noticeable. On the other hand, the standard HDR10 and SDR modes perform much better. With a 120 Hz signal, the input lag drops to a minimal 5 ms, which is an outstanding result and places the OLED770 among the top TVs suitable for dynamic gaming. In other words, if someone is not insistent on Dolby Vision on the Xbox, the gaming experience will be fast, smooth, and without unnecessary delays!

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.

Philips has learned from previous models and finally improved the implementation of chroma 4:4:4. This is important news for those planning to connect their TV to a computer, as it means no issues with sharpness and font readability. The text appears clear and legible, so the OLED770 can easily be called an excellent screen for office work or browsing the internet. Of course, very demanding users may notice some imperfections resulting from the WRGB pixel layout typical of WOLED panels, but in practice, this does not significantly affect comfort. The TV also performs well in games launched from PC. The panel allows for real refresh rates up to 120 Hz, and with low input lag, it provides a very smooth image without visible stutters. The only things missing are support for G-Sync and – as we mentioned earlier – a proper 144 Hz mode, but despite this, the overall performance is really solid. For those looking for a universal screen for both computer and console use, the OLED770 is a choice that is hard to overlook.

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.

In terms of viewing angles, the Philips OLED770 presents a very high level typical of OLEDs. The image remains clear and saturated even when we look at the screen from the side – there is virtually no drop in contrast or color fading. In this category, it is only outperformed by QD-OLED panels, which can be found either in very expensive premium models or in one exceptional case – the 55-inch Samsung S85F. In everyday use, however, the differences are hard to notice, and the OLED770 performs almost perfectly. Only at truly extreme angles can a slight degradation in colors be observed.

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.

OLED770 is not one of the brightest TVs, so it is hard to recommend it for very sunny living rooms. In a bright room, its limitations quickly become apparent – the screen reflects light and acts more like a slightly dimmed mirror. Reflection handling is average, and in direct light, the screen performs poorly. Fortunately, the panel coating does not distort colors, so even during the day, hues remain natural, and blacks do not dramatically lose their depth. Nevertheless, it’s hard to say that the OLED770 is a TV made for bright spaces – it would definitely perform better in a dimly lit living room or a bedroom, where its strengths can fully resonate.

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.

User Functions

Let's start with the basics, that is, the classic functions of a television. The Philips OLED770 doesn't turn the table over; we have a standard EPG interface, the ability to connect devices via Bluetooth, and a few simple configuration options including teletext. An interesting feature is the presence of a jack input, which is now becoming rare. However, it will be appreciated by owners of older receivers or wired headphones. The remote control gives a good impression – it is ergonomic and has a backlit numeric keypad – but here too, there is a sense of a step back. It operates on infrared, so you have to aim at the TV, and by 2025, we would expect full wireless support. The exception is voice commands, which use Bluetooth, but there's no reason for euphoria here either.

SmartTV Features – TitanOS

Speaking of voice – let's move on to the Smart TV system, which is an element that today largely defines the daily comfort of using a television. Here, the OLED770 clearly falls behind the competition. TitanOS works fast enough that it’s hard to call it a tragedy, but daily use can be frustrating due to minor errors and shortcomings. Theoretically, we get support for AirPlay, but on the other hand, screen mirroring didn’t work at all in practice. Voice search? Yes, but only through Amazon Alexa and without support for the Polish language. In other words, the features are there, but when we try to use them, we find their usefulness is severely limited, even downright useless. And it is Smart TV that becomes the biggest bottleneck for the OLED770. The picture can impress, gaming is great, Ambilight provides a unique atmosphere – but when we move to the daily use of apps and services, we feel a lack.

Ambilight – Philips OLED770

Although in terms of smart functionality, the Philips OLED770 performs rather average, it has something in store that the competition sincerely envies. We are, of course, talking about the three-sided Ambilight system, which has been a trademark of this brand's televisions for years. LED lights placed on the back of the casing dynamically illuminate the wall in colors matched to what is currently happening on the screen. The effect is simple but very suggestive – the image seems to extend beyond the edges of the TV, giving us the impression that the screen has suddenly grown by a few extra inches. During a movie screening, it can create an atmosphere, in games it increases immersion, and during everyday TV viewing, it simply pleases the eye. It is this addition that makes, despite the limitations of TitanOS, the OLED770 have something that can attract attention and give it character.

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.

The built-in media player in the Philips OLED770 works quite well, especially when it comes to subtitles – practically every format we threw at it was handled correctly, which will certainly please those watching movies from their own library. However, certain reservations arise with photo support. Not all resolutions are recognized, which may catch users off guard who are used to browsing photographs from classic cameras or older memory cards. Other than that, everything works properly – it's just worth making sure that the television can handle the files we actually want to play on 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.

When it comes to sound, the Philips OLED770 performs quite well, although you can't expect strong bass. For regular TV watching, streaming services, or series, its capabilities are more than sufficient – dialogues are clear, and the overall tonal balance is at a decent level. However, when we want to feel the true impact in cinematic productions or games, it quickly becomes apparent that there’s a lack of solid low-end frequencies. In such situations, a natural complement is an additional soundbar or audio system that will allow taking advantage of the excellent picture quality.

On the positive side, versatility in format handling should be noted. The OLED770 works with virtually all popular codecs, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Dolby TrueHD. This means that by connecting external audio equipment, one can count on a full sound experience, even if the built-in speakers in the television do not make a spectacular impression.

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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