The soccer World Cup might be over, but there are still very good reasons to invest in one of the best TVs, especially at such a great price. That's why I'm here to shout out the LG B5 48-inch OLED TV at Best Buy for $599.99 (was $649.99).

The LG B5 is a super all-rounder with a detailed, contrast-rich, and vibrant picture. You also get superb gaming features and impressive overall performance. This makes it the ideal companion for TV shows, movies, sports, and gaming.

This is the best deal on the set that we've seen since January. It's also a Black Friday in July deal at Best Buy, so it won't be around for too long. If you like the idea of owning a seriously good entry-level OLED TV for a bargain price, then I'd suggest taking a look now.

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In our LG B5 OLED TV review, we gave the set an impressive 4.5 stars and praised its "detailed, contrast-rich, and colorful picture" as well as the "great gaming features and performance." We also loved its intuitive smart TV platform, which is a joy to interact with.

The LG B5 features self-lit pixels that turn off individually for maximum control, perfect blacks, and excellent contrast. The set is also capable of adjusting picture and sound quality based on viewing content so you're not constantly fiddling around with settings. All of this, and more, is powered by an Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen2.

Gamers are in for an equal treat with a 120Hz refresh rate, Nvidia G-Sync, and four HDMI ports for connecting with consoles. And at 48 inches, it's the perfect size for a bedroom or dedicated gaming room.

Having tested hundreds of TVs, we are well-placed to recommend all the best TVs and best OLED TVs. If it's one of the best TV deals you're after, then we've got you covered for that too.

• Users says they've observed LG gaming monitors automatically installing unwanted software on PCs
• LG's terms of service warn that conversations may be "captured and processed" on TV with the latest version of webOS
• The terms say you must now warn guests they may be recorded "in compliance with applicable wiretapping… laws"

How smart should a smart TV be? According to LG's latest TV terms and conditions, the answer is "not quite smart enough to comply with wiretapping laws", because that's now your responsibility if LG captures the voice of a guest in your house through its AI voice services. Though the situation with LG monitors appears to be even more dramatic.

As Gamers Nexus reports, some LG monitors appear to be installing adware on Windows PCs without asking for permission: in addition to the LG Monitor App Installer, they also install McAfee Scam Detector.

LG's own app requires full access to all system resources, which potentially includes all your online activity, logins, hardware, location and more — while McAfee has a long history of being installed on devices as 'bloatware', and people are not reacting positively to suddenly finding it on their PC.

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There may be a perfectly innocent explanation for all of this, but when big tech firms keep getting caught doing bad things because they thought they could get away with it, it's no wonder people are assuming the worst.

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The bit that's causing consternation regarding smart TVs is part 6(d) of the new LG Electronics terms of service, headed Voice Recognition and Privacy Compliance.

As Notebookcheck's Hannes Brecher notes, the section states that it's your responsibility "to obtain all necessary consents from any third parties whose voices may be captured by the Product and to notify household members and guests that their voices may be captured and processed, in compliance with applicable wiretapping, eavesdropping, and privacy laws."

There are three ways around that. One, you can turn off all microphone-based features. Some people won't mind that, but they can be useful — especially asking it for settings you don't know how to find.

Two, you can avoid installing the latest software — but that means you won't get any security updates, which are important (to protect your privacy, ironically, among other things).

Or you can disable your TV's connection to the internet so it can't send information back, but that obviously makes it less useful, and will also disable the voice controls anyway.

I think the terms and conditions are an attempt at corporate ass-covering rather than something sinister: the preceding paragraph talks specifically about when "a product with voice recognition functionality is used" and it's possible that "family members, guests, children, and bystanders" might be overheard; if you're choosing to activate AI-based voice features then of course voices are going to be captured and processed in order for those features to work.

At the same time, it does seem broad enough to let LG use people's voices as AI inputs, rather than just accidental capture. And in the context of what LG's doing with PC monitors (not to mention AI training's very, ahem, casual relationship with consent and copyright), that's a worry — and people online increasingly have no tolerance for anything like this, as the responses on Reddit and Gamers Nexus' original YouTube video have shown.

We've approached LG for comment on these claims, and will update the story when we hear back.

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The Samsung S95F was our pick for the best OLED TV for bright rooms in 2025, thanks to its anti-glare matte screen that eliminates reflections, and its high brightness. These combined to make even dark movies viewable in really bright rooms on it: something most other OLED TVs just couldn’t achieve — even the S95F’s rival, the LG G5.

It remained the king until the LG G6 arrived this year. While the G6 still shows some mirror-like reflections when the screen is turned off, the brightness of these reflections is toned so far back that they don't really distract any more when you're viewing something.

You can now watch movies — even the super-dark The Batman — in Filmmaker Mode in bright conditions without distraction, but with the deep black tones OLED is famed for retained. When I compared the G6 with the S95F, I actually picked the G6 as the new king of bright-room OLEDs.

Fast forward a few months and the Samsung S99H (known as the S95H in the US — it's the same TV with a different name) has arrived in our testing lab. It has the latest version of Samsung's anti-reflection matte layer, so can it reclaim the crown as the best option for bright-room viewing? I've already compared the S95H/S99H with the G6 where I focused on other picture quality elements such as dark-room viewing and colors, and they came out basically even. So let's see how they compare in bright conditions.

Out-and-out reflections

The first area I decided to test was both TVs' reflection handling capabilities. This meant which TV was the outright most effective at eliminating mirror-like reflections caused by lights and objects.

Using the overhead lights in our testing lab, after getting the right angle, it was pretty clear the S95H/S99H was the superior model. Looking at the screen, the light from the overhead light is reduced to haze and the actual shape of the light is illegible: perfect if you’ve got pesky lights or windows in your bright room that you can’t hide, and that your eye is drawn to involuntarily focus on.

On the G6, the shape of the light, and the light itself, was still legible. It was certainly an improvement over its predecessor, the LG G5, as the latter had a pretty reflective screen — but there was no doubt that the overhead light was still visible.

Even looking at the shut-off, blank screen, you could see objects, such as other TVs we store in the same room, on the screen of the G6. The S95H/S99H on the other hand had absolutely nothing on screen, other than the haze of light from overhead. So for pure reflection-killing, the S95H/S99H is best.

Black level performance

Watching a movie is a more complicated story, however. With both TVs set to Filmmaker Mode, and watching the dark-tone torture test that is The Batman, the G6 did a better job maintaining black levels and delivering more impactful contrast than the S95H/S99H.

In a scene where Batman stands in a dark subway platform, having just defeated a gang of thugs, the first thing that was apparent was the S95H/S99H’s Filmmaker Mode was very dim compared to the G6. Due to the low perceived brightness and the raised black tones of the mate screen, large parts of the scene were illegible, with Batman himself partly obscured in black and the detail in the walls at the back of the platform not as clear as they were on the G6. The G6 also has better shadow detail, with more of Batman’s suit and the creases in the thug’s black jackets more legible too.

Switching to Alien: Romulus, it was the same story. As the crew approached the Nostromo, the blackness of space was much inkier and deeper on the G6. The S95H/S99H had a hazy gray sheen over it from the matte screen, which affected the integrity of the black tones. It also meant the rings around the moon didn’t have quite as much punch as the G6.

I found it odd that there was such a perceived brightness difference between the two as when I measured their brightness, the gap wasn’t as big as the real-world viewing suggested. The S95H/S99H clocked in at 2,739 nits of peak HDR brightness (10% window) in Filmmaker Mode, while the G6 clocked in at 3,004 nits. While 250 nits is nothing to sniff at, the pictures on screen suggested a bigger gap.

In fact, fullscreen HDR brightness was about as close as it gets. In the same HDR Filmmaker Mode, the S95H/S99H hit a measured fullscreen brightness of 449 nits, while the G6 hit 451. The human eye can’t perceive that little difference, yet in person, the G6 had the more complete picture.

In fact, watching in a darker room, the S95H/S99H delivers a richer, stronger picture. The same subway scene from The Batman shows deeper blacks and looks more accurate to the movie’s gloomy tone. On the G6, I found that its brightness hampered it slightly. While it did demonstrate good shadow detail, its brightness affected the quality of the darker tones on screen, and the image just wasn’t as satisfying as on the S95H/S99H.

In fairness to both TVs, some settings tweaks can solve some of the issues above. On the G6, dropping contrast from 50 to 49 takes away some of that over-brightness, while switching Tone Mapping from the default Static to Active on the S95H/S99H in Filmmaker Mode adds some brightness, although the image doesn’t feel as accurate then. But for these tests, I kept both TVs in their default settings.

The better TV for bright rooms

Honestly, both these TVs are fantastic for bright-room viewing. They both do a great job of eliminating reflections and delivering excellent picture quality despite being in a bright room. OLED’s nemesis has always been bright rooms and reflections, and it’s great to have two TVs that can handle the light. You can’t go wrong with either of these TVs for bright rooms and they’re both excellent OLED TVs.

If you have a bright room, either of these TVs would work. Your choice may depend on your circumstances. If you know you'll be watching a lot with light flooding in during the day, the S95H/S99H is the better option for keeping reflections to an absolute minimum. If you can control the light in your room more, the G6 is probably the better option.

For me, if I had to pick one TV for bright-room viewing, I’d go for the G6. While the S95H/S99H is seriously good at dealing with pesky reflections, and is an improvement over the superb S95F, I favored the G6’s richer black tones in brighter rooms.

Although the G6 isn’t as complete at removing mirror-like reflections, so there are some present in darker scenes, it’s effective enough to make watching darker movies in a bright room feel less like a chore than it did on its predecessor, the G5 — but with the contrasty feeling you want from an OLED TV.

There's always a trade-off with choosing a bright-room TV of reflection reduction versus preserving the image accuracy. Last year, the balance fell in favor of Samsung's matte display. This year, the G6’s better black level performance combined with drastically lowering the impact of mirror-like reflections is enough to make it my pick for bright rooms — but the Samsung S95H/S99H is a brilliant TV for light rooms still.

The Samsung S95F was our TV of the Year last year, thanks to its excellent picture quality, effectiveness in a bright room and superb gaming capabilities. It edged out the LG G5, the S95F’s flagship rival, for the honors — but needless to say, both these models were top-tier performers and contenders for our list of the best TVs. So I've been relishing testing their successors side by side.

I’ve already tested and reviewed the LG G6, the G5’s successor, and it earned five-stars in my LG G6 review. It’s one of the best OLED TVs I’ve tested this year, especially for bright room viewing (more on that later).

Now, the S95F’s successor — which is called the Samsung S95H in the US, and the S99H in the UK (and there is a separate model called the S95H in the UK, which is different to the US' S95H. Clear? Great…) has arrived in our test room, so I put the S95H/S99H and G6 side-by-side to see which flagship OLED comes out on top.

Colors

Color reproduction on both these TV’s predecessors has been superb in the past, so I was keen to see how the two new models would fare. I started with Speed Racer on 4K Blu-ray, which I recently reviewed as part of the June 2026 Blu-ray Bounty, and boy, does it have some impressive colors.

With both TVs set to their respective HDR Movie modes (called Cinema Home on the G6) colors are bold, punchy and vibrant on both TVs, perfectly delivering the hyper-saturated, cartoon-esque look of the movie.

Colors practically exploded on screen on both TVs. Looking closer, the G6 has deeper, richer colors which add a more 3D-like effect to the picture, while the S95H/S99H’s are on the more natural side. Blues, greens, purples and yellows appear more true-to-life on the S95H/S99H, while the G6 opts for dazzle.

One thing I found very interesting however was how each TV rendered red. In some scenes, I noticed that the S95H/S99H made these red details look more orange, while on the G6 they had a much more candy-apple red look that felt more accurate to the movie. This was clear in a scene with the red shelves, walls and floors of the Racer family garage, shown above.

In the close-up shot of Speed Racer during a race shown above, the red of his seat and the M logo on his helmet was deeper and bolder on the G6, looking a little pale on the S95H/S99H. For any red tones, I preferred the G6’s saturation: for this movie at least, in these modes.

For the record, in terms of measurements, the S95H/S99H scored 2.2 SDR color accuracy and 99.97% UHDA-P3 and 89.3% BT.2020 HDR color gamut coverage, to the G6’s 2.3 SDR color accuracy, 99.3% UHDA-P3 and 83% BT.2020 color gamut coverage (measured after its most recent update as of July 3rd 2026). So, these two generally measured about the same in these major areas.

When it came to skin tones, I found myself drawn to the S95H/S99H. The G6 clearly favoured red in Cinema Home, hence the deeper reds in objects. To some, the skin tones of characters on the S95H/S99H may have looked a little washed out, but I found the highlighting red tones in people’s faces, such as their cheeks, during close-up shots to be a little distracting.

Switching to La La Land, with both TVs in Movie mode, the more natural colors worked in the S95H/S99H’s favour. At the spring pool party, Mia’s yellow dress was vibrant on both screens with some gorgeous visual pop, but the yellow looked more authentic on the S95H/S99H. In the background, the green bushes were deeper on the G6, which gave them a nice, rich look, but again I felt the softer green of the S95H/S99H suited the movie better.

Later on, a close-up shot of Mia, the G6 again showed off the red tones in her skin, while on the S95H/S99H, her skin tone was uniform, more lifelike. In the ‘City of Stars’ scene, as Sebastian walks along a pier at sunset, both TVs accurately delivered the gradation of the sky, which goes from purple, to orange, to pink, accurately and while the G6 again had that richer look, the S95H/S99H had a bit more punch in the paler tones.

Contrast and dark room viewing

Moving onto darker movies, I started with The Batman, my reference disc for darker scenes. The Batman is a very dim movie (mastered at a max of around 400 nits) so it can be tricky for any TV to accurately display.

As both TVs have effective reflection handling layers (more on that below), I tried out the movie in Filmmaker Mode in a brightly lit room — and of the two, the G6 better preserved richer black tones with crisper textures and contrast. The S95H/S99H was much dimmer, and although the matte screen blocked mirror-like reflections, the movie was harder to watch.

Switching to Movie mode on both TVs, it then became a much closer call. Watching the subway scene, as Batman stands on a dark subway platform, both TVs delivered strong black levels with good shadow detail. The S95H/S99H had the more uniform picture of the two overall in Movie mode.

Switching to darker viewing conditions, and switching back to Filmmaker Mode, the differences between each TV was much more apparent. While both TVs still delivered strong contrast, shown in scenes with bright lights against dark backgrounds such as the Batcave and the crime scene at Mayor Mitchell’s house, the S95H/S99H actually delivered noticeably deeper blacks.

In some cases they were too deep, as it did exhibit some black crush, which resulted in loss of shadow detail. In the same subway scene from before, the background became mostly ineligible on the S95H/S99H. On the G6, these same details were preserved, but the picture was much brighter and the darker areas on screen weren’t as satisfying. Despite the black crush, I found myself drawn to the S95H/S99H’s more uniform picture.

Next I switched to ‘brighter’ movies with dark scenes, and went back to having brighter conditions in the room. In Fight Club, back in Filmmaker Mode, the G6 had the more impactful contrast and richer black tones.

As Marla and the narrator talk in a dimly-lit shop, the S95H/S99H’s matte screen created a haze effect across the screen, affecting some dark tones and made textures look a little softer. The G6’s glossy screen had crisper textures and deeper blacks with more impactful contrast. But switch to Movie mode and, again, it was a toss up as to which looked better.

Using a scene from space in Alien: Romulus in Movies modes, both TVs delivered rich black tones with a good amount of white stars dotted throughout, something some cheaper TVs I’ve tested can’t reproduce as cleanly. Again, in Filmmaker Mode, the G6 was the more engaging picture with the inky blacks, but the S95H/S99H did a better job handling reflections on this occasion, while still delivering powerful contrast. So let's dig more into reflections and visual punch.

Brightness and reflections

OLED TVs are getting brighter. Once struggling to hit over 1,000 nits HDR peak some years ago, this is easily surpassed now, on both flagship and mid-range models.

I measured the S95H/S99H as hitting 2,739 nits HDR peak brightness (10% window) in Filmmaker Mode, as well as 449 nits of fullscreen HDR (100% window). In HDR movie mode, the S95H/S99H hit 2,751 nits peak and 450 nits fullscreen.

The G6 in the same modes, after a re-test with a new firmware update, hit a staggering 3,004 nits peak (10%) and 451 nits fullscreen brightness in HDR Filmmaker Mode. In HDR Cinema Home, the G6 hit 2,207 nits peak and 365 nits fullscreen brightness.

How did this translate into real-world scenes? Using some snow scenes from the Spears & Munsil UHD Benchmark, both TVs, set to Filmmaker Mode, showed punchy white tones with plenty of vibrancy, but the G6 had that little bit more depth in some areas. Generally, however, the S95H/S99H had the brighter picture in larger white areas, during a shot of a snow-covered ground or a white sky.

In movies, going back to Speed Racer, Speed’s white Mach 5 car and helmet appeared brighter on the S95H/S99H, especially in Movie mode, which makes sense based on the 500 nits peak HDR difference between the S95H/S99H and G6 in that mode.

However, the G6 again had that satisfying glint that drew the eye more. In daytime scenes, the S95H/S99H again showed higher overall brightness, especially in lighter colors like green and yellow. But, the G6’s richer colors sometimes gave it a perceived sense of higher brightness through its boldness.

In another scene from Fight Club, again in Movie mode, as the narrator stands over an overturned car in the day, the clear, blue sky was noticeably brighter on the S95H/S99H. The G6 still showed good brightness, but it wasn’t as impactful as the S95H/S99H.

I’ve touched on bright-room conditions and reflection handling above, and both these TVs are impressive on this front. The S95H/S99H’s anti-glare screen does an excellent job at eliminating mirror-like reflections, turning them to a haze. While it would beat every other OLED TV in brighter rooms, the G6 is more than a match for it.

When I compared the LG G6 to last year's Samsung S95F for their reflection handling, I preferred the G6, as it did a better job delivering inkier, richer black tones while still eliminating most reflections.

The S95H/S99H is brighter than the S95F, and while this does mean its overall picture quality next to the G6 is improved, delivering more powerful contrast, I still prefer the G6 for bright rooms… in Filmmaker Mode.

In Movie mode, however, it again becomes a very tight call, edged by the G6 for me. I just preferred the preservation of contrast over the out-and-out reflection handling.

Which do I prefer?

In these tests, the LG G6 proved to have bolder colors, with better black levels and punchier highlights in brighter conditions (still with great reflection handling). The Samsung S95H/S99H showed better skin-tone accuracy, better contrast balance and black tones in dark room viewing, and higher perceived fullscreen brightness.

Deciding between these two TVs is no easy task. Both deliver outstanding picture quality, with their own strengths, and superb gaming experiences. It's never been a closer contest. So torn am I between the two, I’m saying you can’t really go wrong with either. It will come down to price and what you’re looking for — though while I've only focused on picture here, I do know that a lot of people are put off by the huge frame on the S95H/S99H, and that might make the difference.

If you want Dolby Vision HDR, bolder colors and better contrast with richer black levels in a bright room, go for the G6. If you want HDR10+, a more accurate-feeling picture out-of-the-box in a dark room, and a TV that beats the most challenging reflections, go for the S95H/S99H. Honestly, both TVs can do pretty much everything.

If I had to choose one today, it would be the LG G6. Not only does it have the better black level performance in brighter rooms, but right now, it's cheaper in the UK (where I am) and Australia, with a 55-inch G6 costing $2,299 / £2,099 / AU$3,499, while the S95H/S99H 55-inch costs $2,199 / £2,399 / AU$3,999. If I were in the US, or if the prices switch here, I could easily change my mind: it's that close.

Prime Day is coming to a close — it ends at midnight tonight PT and BST — so if you're looking a deal on a new TV, you don't have long left. As TechRadar's TV expert, I've trawled through every TV deal I can find, and picked the best offers on TVs we've tested here at TechRadar, so I can vouch for their quality and value.

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In the US, my top deal is the 65-inch LG C5 for $1,099.99 (was $1,399.99) at Amazon US. This is the cheapest this model been over all of Prime Day, and a record-low price.

I you're looking for small-screen bargain, the 50-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED (2023) is down to a record-low $249.99 (was $469.99) at Amazon US. My other top Us pick is the TCL QM6K 75-inch for $747.99 (was $799.99) at Amazon US. This isn't a record-low price, but if you want a big screen for the World Cup, you can't go wrong with this one.

For the UK, my top pick is the LG B5 48-inch for £579 (was £799) at Amazon UK. It's been cheaper before, but this is still an awesome price.

Next is the TCL 65-inch Q6C for £529 (was £618.99) at Amazon UK, perfect for those who want an affordable, good, larger screen TV. And finally, the 42-inch LG C5 is down to £623 (was £849) at Amazon UK. An excellent smaller screen, this again isn't the cheapest it's been, but it's an incredible price.

Check out more Amazon Prime Day deals on some of the best TVs we've tested at TechRadar below.

Today's best TV deals in the US

Today's best TV deals in the UK

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

More Prime Day deals in the UK

• Amazon Prime: get a 30-day free trial
• Amazon Devices: Fire, Ring & Blink from £13.99
• Amazon Haul: up to 30% off
• Apple: up to 33% off AirPods & Apple Watch
• Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja & Tefal
• Beauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B
• Essentials: household goods from £5
• Fans: from £20
• Fashion: up to 50% off
• Gaming: £90 off PlayStation 5
• Headphones: up to 50% off Beats & Sony
• Laptops: from £149
• Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £79.99
• Toys: up to 25% off Lego and Tonies
• TVs: from £129.99
• Vacuums: up to 40% off Shark & Roborock
• Wearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura

If you're looking for an affordable OLED, there's no better than the LG B5. Right now, the 48-inch is down to £579 (was £799) at Amazon UK. While it was £567 the other day, this is still an excellent price and the cheapest you'll find it anywhere today.

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If you're in the US, the deal's aren't as good, but you can still get the 48-inch B5 for $599.99 (was $649.99) at Best Buy. It's been down to $529.99 in the past, but this Amazon Prime Day is the first time its been back to that $599.99 price for a while.

I truly believe this may be one of the last chances you'll get to grab the B5 for this low a price. Looking at various retailers, I'm starting to see low-stock or no stock for the B5 in various sized models, with said retailers making way for the new LG B6, the B5's successor. This is the best value the B5 is likely ever to be. For my full thoughts on why I love the B5, check out below.

Today's best LG B5 deal

The best budget OLED

I've written about the LG B5 countless times, as to me it is the best value OLED you can get. I gave it 4.5 stars out of 5 in my LG B5 review because it covers all the bases like its more premium siblings, the C5 and G5, but at a more affordable level.

The B5 is one of the best gaming TVs you can get. Its four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K 120Hz, FreeSync and G-Sync, HGiG, Dolby Vision gaming and ALLM, and it has a measured 9.1ms input lag time (in Boost mode). When playing Battlefield V, performance felt very smooth with excellent response times. As I tore around the map, dodging bullets and explosions, the B5 never struggled.

For movies, you're still getting the rich, OLED-level picture quality you could want. As I watched the broody, opening scenes of The Batman, the B5 demonstrated strong contrast with inky black tones that perfectly captured the tone of the movie.

Watching brighter, colorful scenes in movies like Wicked, colors really popped, showcasing some nice depth and vibrancy. As I watched the 'Wizard and I' scene, I was impressed both by the punchiness of the pink flowers of the tree and the true-to-life greens of the trees and Elphaba's skin. The B5 also showcases crisp textures, with it rendering every mark or features in close-ups of people's faces.

If you're a sports fan, the B5 also delivers sleek motion. Watching some soccer, I was impressed by how the B5 accurately followed the fast-paced action and delivered it with no signs of judder.

The B5 may not have the brightness of other OLEDs, but really that's its only picture downside. The B5 is a superb TV and at this price, their aren't many that can top it.

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

More Prime Day deals in the UK

• Amazon Prime: get a 30-day free trial
• Amazon Devices: Fire, Ring & Blink from £13.99
• Amazon Haul: up to 30% off
• Apple: up to 33% off AirPods & Apple Watch
• Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja & Tefal
• Beauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B
• Essentials: household goods from £5
• Fans: from £20
• Fashion: up to 50% off
• Headphones: up to 50% off Beats & Sony
• Laptops: from £149
• Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £79.99
• Toys: up to 25% off Lego and Tonies
• TVs: from £129.99
• Vacuums: up to 40% off Shark & Roborock
• Wearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura

If you're still deciding on a big screen TV for the World Cup, I've been searching through the Amazon Prime Day TV deals and have found a few solid 75-inch offers.

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In the US, if you're looking for a budget big screen, the best bet is the TCL QM6K 75-inch for $747.99 (was $799.99) at Amazon US. Not an earth-shattering discount, but it all helps. I'd also highlight the Samsung QN90F 75-inch for $1,499.99 (was $1,999.99) at Best Buy. This is our pick for the best TV for sports for a reason, and this is a great price for a 75-inch at this level. Finally, for OLED fans, your best choice is the LG B5 77-inch for $1,399.99 (was $1799.99) at Best Buy. Not its lowest price, but great value nonetheless.

In the UK, the TCL Q6C 75-inch is £699 (was £1,099) at JoyBuy, for those looking for a good budget option. Taking advantage of Prime Day, the Amazon Ember Mini-LED 75-inch is down to £999 (was £1,999) at Amazon UK. This proved to be a good TV for sports when I tested it, and this is the best time to buy. Finally, for OLED, the Samsung S85F 77-inch is available for £1,199 (was £1,999) at JoyBuy. That's an excellent price for an OLED of that size.

Today's best 75-inch TV deals in the US

Today's best 75-inch TV deals in the UK

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

More Prime Day deals in the UK

• Amazon Prime: get a 30-day free trial
• Amazon Devices: Fire, Ring & Blink from £13.99
• Amazon Haul: up to 30% off
• Apple: up to 33% off AirPods & Apple Watch
• Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja & Tefal
• Beauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B
• Essentials: household goods from £5
• Fans: from £20
• Fashion: up to 50% off
• Gaming: £90 off PlayStation 5
• Headphones: up to 50% off Beats & Sony
• Laptops: from £149
• Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £79.99
• Toys: up to 25% off Lego and Tonies
• TVs: from £129.99
• Vacuums: up to 40% off Shark & Roborock
• Wearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura

Prime Day has arrived, running from June 23-26, and while LG’s 2026 OLEDs are now available, and there may be some offers around on those, there’s no better time to check out its 2025 lineup. All three of the mainstream 2025 models — the LG G5, LG C5 and LG B5 — featured among the best TVs of 2025, and now that their successors have arrived it’s only a matter of time before these TVs disappear. And with GTA 6 pre-orders live at midnight on June 25, there's no better time for an upgrade.

When it comes to picking which 2025 LG OLED is right for you, the first thing you’ll want to consider is your budget. With these TVs nearing the end of their lifespan, and Prime Day bringing around some excellent offers, this is your best chance to get a step-up model for less. LG’s OLEDs are among the best OLED TVs on the market, and while they’re good value at launch, events like Prime Day are where they shine.

You can read my thoughts below but for me, the highlight deal is the LG C5. The 65-inch C5 is available for $1,199 (was $1,399) at Amazon US, while the 55-inch is available for a record-low £899 (was £1,099) at Amazon UK. There's also the 42-inch C5 for £599 (was £849) at Amazon UK, the perfect bedroom-sized TV.

But, which LG OLED is the best option? While the C5 has the best deal, the B5 or G5 may be what you're looking for. I’ve tested and used all three models throughout the past year, as they serve as our reference screens for 4K Blu-ray testing as part of the Blu-ray Bounty, and as a benchmark for comparisons. Here are my thoughts on each TV below.

LG G5

LG’s 2025 flagship is the LG G5. The most feature-packed model of the lineup, the G5 covers all the bases, delivering on all fronts with some of the best gaming features on the market — 4K 165Hz, full VRR support, HGiG, ALLM and Dolby Vision gaming — with the performance to match. With the Alpha 11 Gen 2 AI Processor, general performance is smooth, with excellent response times that mean scrolling through menus is never a chore.

The G5’s picture quality is superb. It delivers rich, accurate colors regardless of what’s on screen. Whether it’s the staggeringly bright and vivid Wicked, or the more natural colors of The Wild Robot, its color reproduction is truly excellent. As an OLED, it delivers powerful contrast with deep, inky blacks and punchy highlights thanks to its new-found brightness, clocking in at 2,268 nits peak HDR brightness in Filmmaker Mode. It’s much brighter than the C5 and B5, so those who watch TV in bright rooms may want to take note. Textures are crisp and after turning on TruMotion, motion is smooth for sports and fast paced movies. This is easily one of the best-looking TVs you can get.

The G5’s built-in audio is solid, and while it still won’t beat a soundbar, it’s got the best built-in sound of the three LG OLEDs. As it is the flagship model, it comes at a price and while there are some good deals around, it's the priciest of the three.

LG C5

The LG C5 serves as the mid-range model in the 2025 lineup, and strikes a nice middle ground between the flagship G5 and the budget B5. It houses the Alpha 9 Gen 8 AI processor, which delivers smooth performance and has plenty of settings options and picture tools should you want to adjust them, although I found it’s pretty accurate out of the box.

Gamers are well covered here, with 4K 144Hz, full VRR, HGiG, ALLM and Dolby Vision gaming all supported. The C5 delivers razor-sharp performance, and sessions playing Battlefield V were not only smooth, but a ton of fun. Arguably just as good performance-wise as the G5, the C5 still holds the title for best gaming TV.

The C5’s picture quality is excellent. It delivers the deep, accurate black tones you want from an OLED, and with a new peak brightness (it hit a measured 1,180 nits HDR peak brightness in Filmmaker Mode) it delivers punchy highlights to create strong contrast that’s great for movies like The Batman. It also delivers dynamic, vibrant colors that pop on screen, making movies such as The Sound of Music look excellent, and textures are crisp and detail is refined with whatever’s on screen. It doesn’t have the brightness of the step-up G5, but it’s brighter than the B5, again hitting a nice midway point between the two, though it does have a somewhat reflective screen, as you’d expect from a glossy OLED.

While the C5’s built-in speakers are decent enough, it does benefit from a soundbar. Really though, this is the C5’s only downside. It ticks enough of the same boxes as the G5 to please OLED fans, and at a fraction of the price.

LG B5

The LG B5 is the most entry-level OLED in LG’s 2025 lineup, and while it may not have all the premium features and performance of the step-up G5 and C5, it still offers everything an OLED should, and is stacked with features.

In terms of picture quality, the B5 still delivers. It has the strong contrast you would want from an OLED, with deep blacks and solid highlights creating a dynamic range that looks fantastic for high-contrast movies like Alien: Romulus and Dark City. Its colors, while not as bold as its step-up siblings, are still rich and deep, meaning colorful movies like Wicked have plenty of pop on screen. Its motion is also excellent, making it a great TV for fast-paced action and sports. The B5 isn’t the brightest (clocking in at 668 nits peak HDR in Filmmaker), so people with bright rooms may want to take note, but really this is the B5’s only picture-related flaw.

The B5 also makes for an excellent gaming display. It doesn’t support higher refresh rates for PC gaming (144Hz, 165Hz and so on) but it does support 4K 120Hz across four HDMI 2.1 ports. There’s also full VRR support, and Dolby Vision gaming, HGiG and ALLM all feature. It has the same super-low 9.2ms input lag time as the more premium LG OLEDs, with performance feeling razor-sharp even when I was playing intense battle sequences in Battlefield V.

The B5’s main advantage, though, is giving access to OLED for a very affordable price. While it didn’t launch for much cheaper than the C5, the B5 has dropped to some seriously low prices, making it excellent value overall.

And the winner is…

All three of LG’s 2025 OLEDs are great in their own way, and while it does come down to budget, my top pick of these three is the LG C5. It hits the sweet spot between the G5 and B5 in terms of picture quality, features and performance, and will tick the boxes for most people. The G5 may be brighter with bolder picture quality, but comes at a higher cost, while the B5 is on the dimmer side, so the C5 naturally slots itself in the middle.

In terms of Prime Day deals, the C5 also has the best offers, dropping to the most competitive prices of the three. While there are some great deals on the other two models to be had, the C5 is the star of Prime Day. If you’re torn between LG’s 2026 and 2025 TVs for Prime Day, I’d recommend the 2025 models all day, because you can get them for a seriously good price.

If you're looking for the ultimate gaming TV, you can't do much better than the LG C5. Right now, the 42-inch model is available for £599 (was £849) at Amazon UK. This is the first time the 42-inch has dropped below £600.

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Of all the Amazon Prime Day TV deals, the C5 is easily the star. The 42-inch isn't the only size on offer, either. The 48-inch is down to a record-low £699 (was £999) at Amazon UK, and the 55-inch is down to £899 (was £1,099), also at Amazon UK, the cheapest it's ever been.

To get these deals, you obviously need to be a Prime member, which you can sign up for a free 30-day trial here. Check out why I think the LG C5 is the ultimate all-around TV, and perfect for GTA 6, below.

Today's best LG C5 42-inch deal

Simply the best

This isn't the first time I've written about the LG C5 this Prime Day, and for good reason. It's not only one of the best TVs available, it's also the best deal of the event so far. Anytime this five-star OLED gets a discount, it's worth writing about.

With GTA 6 pre-orders going live at midnight on June 25, you could be looking to upgrade your TV, and the C5 is the perfect candidate. It has a full range of features for gaming, including 4K 144Hz, full VRR with FreeSync, G-Sync, and HGiG included, ALLM, and Dolby Vision gaming (if you own an Xbox).

It also boasts an ultra-low measured 9.2ms input lag time, that mean gaming feels smooth and responsive. I can attest to this, as Battlefield V's often intense battles and vehicle sequences were expertly handled, meaning gaming was a lot of fun. This is one of the best gaming TVs around.

But what about its picture quality? Again, it's superb. When I watched movies such as Elemental and Wicked, colors dazzled on screen, showing a real vibrancy but also, importantly, good accuracy. Its black levels and contrast, as you'd expect for an OLED, are excellent. I was blown away by its rendering of challenging dark scenes from movies like The Batman and Alien: Romulus.

It also showcases crisp, lifelike textures and detail with whatever it displays, solid upscaling of lower resolution sources (maybe if you want to play some retro games), and delivers excellent motion handling.

For GTA 6, I expect the neon-soaked streets of Vice City will look stunning on the C5, and I reckon when you're trying to shake that five-star wanted level with some chaotic driving, the C5 is more than up to the challenge.

More Prime Day deals in the UK

• Amazon Prime: get a 30-day free trial
• Amazon Devices: Fire, Ring & Blink from £13.99
• Amazon Haul: up to 30% off
• Apple: up to 33% off AirPods & Apple Watch
• Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja & Tefal
• Beauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B
• Essentials: household goods from £5
• Fans: from £20
• Fashion: up to 50% off
• Gaming: £90 off PlayStation 5
• Headphones: up to 50% off Beats & Sony
• Laptops: from £149
• Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £79.99
• Toys: up to 25% off Lego and Tonies
• TVs: from £129.99
• Vacuums: up to 40% off Shark & Roborock
• Wearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura

If you're looking for a new TV for GTA 6, which has its pre-orders going live at midnight tonight (June 25), then listen up.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

I've been scouring through the Amazon Prime Day deals on offer to see if there are any on the best gaming TVs available. Thankfully, there are.

In the US, my number one deal is the LG C5 65-inch for $1,199 at Amazon US. A record-low price for the best gaming TV around. Next is the 65-inch TCL QM7K for a record-low $749.99 (was $799.99) at Amazon US, an affordable, feature-packed mini-LED with good gaming chops. And finally, the LG B5 48-inch is available for $599.99 at Best Buy. Not a record-low, but an ideal-sized display for smaller rooms and bedroom gaming.

If you're in the UK, the top deal is the LG C5 55-inch for £899 (was £1,099) at Amazon UK, a ridiculous record-low price for the ultimate gaming OLED. Next up, for a cheaper option, the TCL Q6C 65-inch is £527 (was £618.99) at Amazon UK. Finally, the 48-inch LG B5 is down to £549 (was £799) at Amazon UK, the lowest ever price for this TV perfect for smaller rooms.

Today's best gaming TVs deals in the US

Today's best gaming TV deals in the UK

If you want more information about the GTA VI launch announcement, you can check out the stories and our TikTok below with all the latest news from Rockstar about this hotly anticipated release.

• GTA VI pre-orders live coverage
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• GTA 6 fans say locking content behind the Ultimate Edition is 'scummy', but it looks like an upgrade will be available post-launch

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

More Prime Day deals in the UK

• Amazon Prime: get a 30-day free trial
• Amazon Devices: Fire, Ring & Blink from £13.99
• Amazon Haul: up to 30% off
• Apple: up to 33% off AirPods & Apple Watch
• Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja & Tefal
• Beauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B
• Essentials: household goods from £5
• Fans: from £20
• Fashion: up to 50% off
• Gaming: £90 off PlayStation 5
• Headphones: up to 50% off Beats & Sony
• Laptops: from £149
• Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £79.99
• Toys: up to 25% off Lego and Tonies
• TVs: from £129.99
• Vacuums: up to 40% off Shark & Roborock
• Wearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura

In case you hadn’t heard, GTA6 pre-orders are live tonight (June 25) at midnight. Due for general release on November 19, it’s been 13 years (!) since GTA 5 first launched two console generations ago. While you’re pre-ordering your copy, now might be the time to upgrade your TV to experience Vice City looking its best.

I test TVs for a living, and that includes the best gaming TVs. For GTA 6, you’re going to want excellent picture quality with vibrant colors, excellent motion handling for the fast-paced action, and a suite of gaming features to cover the bases. Below, I’ve picked five of the top gaming TVs to suit all budgets that will be perfect for tearing through Vice City.

You may notice that all of these TVs are from last year. While we’ve been testing the best TVs this year and a lot of them are great, last year’s TVs will be a much better value and still more than capable of doing justice to GTA 6. That’s why, for me, they’re the better option right now.

LG C5

The best place to start is with the top recommendation. Sitting at the top of our best gaming TV guide, as well as our best OLED TV guide, is the LG C5, a five-star OLED that can literally do it all. It has a full suite of features and superb picture quality that will be perfect for GTA 6.

The C5 delivers rich, bold colors with whatever it’s given, and this is going to be important for the neon-soaked streets of Vice City in GTA 6. Watching colorful movies like Elemental on the C5, colors really pop on screen, with oranges, reds, and blues all shimmering. It also delivers rich contrast with deep black tones, important again for that nightlife vibe in Vice City. With excellent motion handling, car chases will be a breeze for the C5.

Packed with a full suite of gaming features, the C5 is a top-notch gaming TV. Four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K 144Hz, full VRR, HGiG, ALLM, and Dolby Vision gaming, and with a 9.2ms input lag time, expect super-responsive gameplay as you’re fleeing from the cops in GTA 6. It handled Battlefield V at 120fps with ease when I played it.

Price-wise, you’ll want to pay about $1,199 / £1,399 (stock is looking thin in Australia) for a 65-inch model. This will be a great size for seeing GTA 6 in all its glory, but the C5 is available in sizes 42 to 83 inches to cover every situation.

TCL QM6K/C6K

If you’re looking for a TV upgrade but don’t want to break the bank, the TCL QM6K (known as the TCL C6K/Q6C depending on region and retailer) is a fantastic choice. It still has great picture quality and an impressive stock of gaming features for a very affordable price.

I tested the C6K as I’m based in the UK, and it has great overall picture quality. Its main highlight is its color reproduction. It produces vivid, natural colors that made movies like Wicked look great during my testing, accurately capturing the vibrant pink of flowers in trees. Expect the same for GTA 6. The C6K also demonstrated impressive backlight control and black tones for a mini-LED at this price range, working well for movies like The Batman. Again, Vice City nightlife should look great.

The C6K supports a lot for gaming, which is rare at this level. It supports 4K 144Hz, FreeSync Premium Pro, ALLM, and Dolby Vision gaming. It has a measured 13.6ms input lag, which is still above the 15ms threshold we look for. Gaming on it, I had a great time while playing Battlefield V, as it did a great job handling chaotic battle sequences, so it should be prepared for GTA 6.

Its real highlight is its price. A 65-inch QM6K has dropped as low as $529 and the C6K 65-inch will cost around £679/ AU$1,099. These are excellent prices for a TV this size and a great option for an affordable upgrade for GTA 6.

Samsung QN90F

Now, if you’re someone who’s planning to take some time off to play GTA 6, you’ll need a TV that works well in a bright room for daytime gaming sessions. Enter the Samsung QN90F, a brilliant gaming TV that also doubles as our best TV for sports.

The QN90F is the perfect TV for bright rooms for several reasons. It has solid brightness (exceeding 2,500 nits HDR peak and over 600 nits full screen) and an effective, anti-glare screen that does a great job reducing mirror-like reflections to a minimum. So, even if you have big windows, the QN90F can handle them. It also has great picture quality to go with it, producing punchy, accurate colors and strong contrast with surprisingly rich black tones. Expect GTA 6 to look great on this one.

The QN90F is equipped with a full list of gaming features, too. It supports 4K 165Hz, FreeSync Premium Pro, ALLM and HDR10+ gaming across four HDMI 2.1 ports. Its 9.5ms input lag time is up there with the very best, so you can expect it to handle the chaos of GTA 6 with no problems.

While the QN90F is a flagship model, its prices have dropped significantly. A 65-inch will cost you roughly $1,399 / £1,299 (stock in Australia is low again), which is again phenomenal pricing for a TV at this level.

LG B5

If you want an OLED but can’t quite stretch to the LG C5, the LG B5 is your next best option. It’s one of the best budget OLED TVs I’ve tested and delivers a lot of the same great performance and features as its step-up sibling.

With accurate, rich colors that suited the vibrant aesthetic of Wicked and Elemental, the B5 is sure to make GTA 6’s sun-soaked, colorful streets look fantastic. It also produces the powerful contrast with inky blacks you’d want from an OLED TV, despite its cheaper price range. While the B5 doesn’t have the brightness of other step-up OLEDs, it still has punchy highlights that will make the neon of Vice City pop.

The B5 is kitted out with a full list of gaming features, including 4K 120Hz, full VRR including FreeSync and G-Sync, HGiG, Dolby Vision gaming, and ALLM, all built into the four HDMI 2.1 ports. A measured 9.1ms input lag time is at the top of the gaming TV list, so expect all the action of GTA 6 to look superb.

The B5’s prices can fall to a deceptively affordable place for an OLED. You can get the 48-inch model, a perfect size for bedroom gaming, for as low as $549 / £569 / AU$1,169, meaning you don’t have to spend a fortune for OLED.

LG G5

The flagship OLED for LG in 2025, the LG G5, is like the C5 taken up a notch. It has a similar feature set but turns up the picture quality by another level with higher brightness, bolder colors, and more impactful contrast.

Testing the G5, its colors were its most impressive aspect. Vibrant, rich, and bright all at once, any colorful scene dazzled on screen, and I think it’s going to do the Miami-inspired Vice City serious justice in GTA 6. It also produces powerful contrast, expertly balancing deep black levels and bright highlights. Vice City nightlife will look stunning on this TV. It also produces extremely impressive textures that are 3D-like, along with refined detail.

This is another TV with an impressive list of gaming features. 4K 165Hz, full VRR including FreeSync and G-Sync, Dolby Vision gaming, HGiG, and ALLM are on all four HDMI 2.1 ports. Its measured 9.2ms input lag time again did wonders for Battlefield V’s fast-paced gunfights at 120fps when I played it, so it should do the same for GTA 6.

The G5 is at the more premium end of the TV market, with a 65-inch model costing $2,299 / £1,999 / AU$2,699, but if you are looking for the premium way to play GTA 6, this will be the TV to do it on.

Prime Day is here, and one of the most popular products is, as always, TVs. I lead TechRadar's TV and home theater team, and I've worked with our dedicated deals editors and TV hardware writers to pick the best Prime Day TV deals this year.

• Browse the full Amazon US Prime Day sale
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There haven't been as many really good Prime Day TV deals this year as I expected, but when they're good, they're often really good. I'm talking a five-star Samsung S90F OLED TV for just $1,199 (was $2397.99) in the US, or a 55-inch Samsung S84F OLED TV for just £683(was £899) in the UK.

We've got cheaper models than that, smaller models, and larger models — much larger in some cases. Here are the deals, presented in size order and price order. If you're in the UK, you can skip to those deals here.

Today's best TV deals in the US

Today's best TV deals in the UK

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

More Prime Day deals in the UK

• Amazon Prime: get a 30-day free trial
• Amazon Devices: Fire, Ring & Blink from £13.99
• Amazon Haul: up to 30% off
• Apple: up to 33% off AirPods & Apple Watch
• Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja & Tefal
• Beauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B
• Essentials: household goods from £5
• Fans: from £20
• Fashion: up to 50% off
• Gaming: £90 off PlayStation 5
• Headphones: up to 50% off Beats & Sony
• Laptops: from £149
• Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £79.99
• Toys: up to 25% off Lego and Tonies
• TVs: from £129.99
• Vacuums: up to 40% off Shark & Roborock
• Wearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura

The gaming monitor market is filled with high-quality displays that offer enough features to provide the most immersive gaming experience. OLED monitors are right at the forefront of monitors in achieving the latter, with exceptional deep black levels thanks to their high contrast ratio.

It's not all just about the panel type, though. The display resolution, refresh rate, response times, and brightness levels all play a significant part in allowing monitors to blossom, and all of those aspects also determine pricing (outside of potential market condition changes).

That's exactly where the LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B comes into play. It's a 5K2K ultrawide OLED monitor, which means its display resolution is 5120x2160, with even sharper image quality than a 4K display. It's easily one of the best gaming monitors in 2026, and is the kind of monitor that would define an 'ultimate endgame' gaming experience in terms of visuals.

Despite the obvious and eventual GPU upgrade I'll have to make when using a 5K monitor, it hasn't stopped me from keeping my eyes peeled for it, particularly whenever it receives a significant price drop.

Fortunately, it's Prime Day, which means you can find it for $1,429.69 (was $1,999.99) on Amazon in the US, and for £1,472.49 (was £1,649) in the UK. However, the competition on the horizon is enough to make you consider waiting a little while before jumping all in on the UltraGear display.

Having used the LG UltraGear 45GS95QE OLED ultrawide — which is very similar to the GX9, with the only difference being its 3440x1440 resolution — I can say that the step up in resolution would make LG's 5K2K display worth every cent, despite its high price.

With the new Alienware AW3926QW 5K2K OLED ultrawide slated for launch by the end of June, LG's top-of-the-line monitor might have its money's worth. Thanks to the AW3926QW's 39-inch display size, there's a higher pixel density at 5K2K, meaning image quality will be much sharper than what the LG GX9 has to offer.

It is an RGB stripe tandem OLED panel, which reduces text fringing and provides significantly higher and more consistent brightness compared to other OLED monitors.

Most importantly, the big takeaway is that the AW3926QW's price is rumored to be at $1,100 (around £824 / AU$1,572). That's a very generous and affordable price tag, since other monitors with the same specifications are far more expensive.

The great thing is that more details on pricing should be coming very soon, so there's a good reason to weigh the options between the two monstrous displays.

It's a no-brainer recommending the LG C5, especially when it goes on sale. Right now, the LG C5 65-inch is available for $1,199.99 (was $1,396.99) at Amazon US. It's not quite a record-low, but it's the cheapest it's been for a long time.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day US sale
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If you're in the UK however, it has hit a record-low price. The C5 55-inch has dropped to £977.10 (was £1,199.99) at Amazon UK, which is staggering value for this TV. Or if you want something smaller, the 42-inch C5 is down to a ridiculous £623 (was £849), also at Amazon UK.

If I was asked to recommend just one Amazon Prime Day TV deal right now, it would be this one. The LG C5 is easily one of the best TVs I've ever tested, and it's at the top of my most recommended list.

Today's best LG C5 OLED deal

Covering all the bases

As TechRadar's TV tester, the LG C5 covers every base you can think of: be it movies, gaming or sports, it's got it covered. And, it does so by delivering excellent all-around performance no matter what comes its way. It's why I gave it five-stars in my LG C5 review and why it's one of my reference TVs for testing.

The C5's picture quality ticks nearly every box. Its colors are vibrant, meaning coloful movies like Elemental really pop on screen. The oranges and blues throughout the movie looked gorgeous throughout my testing, perfectly balancing accuracy with richness.

As one of the best OLED TVs, the C5 is also brilliant for high-contrast and dark movies such as The Batman. Black tones are deep and inky and the C5 demonstrates punchy highlights, creating strong contrast. Scenes in the Batcave in particular look great. The same is true for black-and-white movies such as Double Indemnity, offering accurate black and white tones with a full range of grays.

Fast-motion movies, sports and games are no bother for the C5 too. During my testing, the C5 easily handled the flight scenes in Top Gun: Maverick with ease. Soccer games showed no signs of judder and appeared smooth throughout, hence why it's one of my top recommendations for a World Cup TV.

As for gaming, the C5 does it all. With four HDMI 2.1 ports that support 4K 144Hz, VRR including FreeSync and G-Sync, Dolby Vision gaming and ALLM, the C5 is more than kitted out to handle any gamer's needs. When I played Battlefield V on the C5, it was a joy to play, with the C5 delivering all the chaotic action perfectly, thanks to its low 9.2ms input lag time. Simply one of the best gaming TVs around.

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Prime Day has arrived, and while it can be tempting to seek out deals on the latest TVs, it's usually last year’s models that are often the best value. These TVs are nearing the end of their life cycle, so retailers will be looking to get rid of stock to make room for the next generation.

Whether you’re looking for a budget mini-LED that’s perfect for a bright room, or a contrast-rich OLED for movie nights, there will be a Prime Day deal for you. Heck, some of these TVs will even be perfect for taking in World Cup soccer games as the tournament heats up.

As TechRadar’s TV tester, the four models below are my picks from our list of the best TVs for those on the lookout for a Prime Day bargain, and they even include some of the best TVs I've seen.

TCL QM7K/C7K

The TCL QM7K (known as the TCL C7K in the UK) is a feature-packed but highly affordable mini-LED TV that delivers great overall picture quality. I tested the C7K and was impressed by its accurate black levels and strong contrast, which looked great in dark movies such as The Batman. It also demonstrates effective local dimming to create an accurate picture, using its new Halo Control feature to minimize blooming.

It also delivers bold, vibrant colors that make visually rich movies such as Wicked and Elemental really pop on-screen. It’s a great option for sports, too: with the right motion setting enabled, it delivers fluid action.

Gamers are well catered for as well, with 4K 144Hz, FreeSync Premium, Dolby Vision gaming and ALLM all supported. With a low 13.5ms input lag, fast-paced and competitive games feel responsive and smooth, making this a great budget gaming display.

LG C5

The LG C5 is the mid-range model in LG’s 2025 OLED TV lineup and can often be found at a decent discount in the Prime Day sales. Arriving with an extensive feature list, the C5 delivers excellent picture quality at a competitive price.

The C5 combines inky blacks, bright highlights and a peak HDR brightness of 1,180 nits to produce impactful high-contrast images as seen in movies such as Alien: Romulus. Colors are vibrant yet natural, making everything from animated movies such as The Wild Robot to live-action films look superb. Elsewhere, crisp detail and razor-sharp motion ensure sports look smooth and clear, too.

With 4K, 144Hz, full VRR support (including FreeSync and G-Sync), Dolby Vision gaming, HGiG and ALLM across all four HDMI 2.1 ports, and an ultra-low 9.2ms input lag, the C5 remains one of the best gaming TVs available.

Samsung QN90F

Our pick as the best TV for sport, the Samsung QN90F is the flagship 4K Neo QLED in Samsung’s 2025 TV lineup. A powerhouse for movies, gaming and sports, it really does cover all bases.

With a peak HDR brightness of 2,086 nits, 667 nits of full-screen HDR brightness and an effective anti-glare screen, the QN90F is a superb TV for bright rooms and daytime viewing. Throw in superb motion handling and you have the perfect TV for sports (it was my top recommendation for a World Cup TV upgrade). The QN90F also delivers for movies, displaying strong contrast in darker scenes from movies such as Oppenheimer and bold, vivid colors that pop on-screen.

Packed with gaming features including 4K 165Hz, VRR including FreeSync Premium Pro, ALLM and HDR10+ gaming support across four HDMI 2.1 ports, as well as a 9.5ms input lag time, the QN90F is a phenomenal gaming TV.

LG B5

LG’s entry-level OLED for 2025, the LG B5 is great value for what it offers. It delivers the rich contrast and deep blacks OLED is known for at a more affordable price than many rival OLED TVs, while also packing an impressive range of gaming and smart TV features.

The B5’s overall picture quality is brilliant, even though it might lack the brightness of step-up OLEDs. Colors are both accurate and vibrant enough to do justice to movies such as The Sound of Music, while its fantastic motion handling makes it a great choice for watching sports (a potential World Cup TV, perhaps?), with all the crisp, refined detail you'd expect of an OLED panel.

The B5 also delivers for gamers, arriving with four HDMI 2.1 ports that support 4K 120Hz, full VRR, HGiG, ALLM and Dolby Vision. Its low 9.1ms input lag time also delivers a consistently smooth performance, even in fast-action games.

The LG C5 is easily one of the best OLED TVs I've ever tested and its 55-inch model has hit a record-low price of £989.99 (was £1,099) at Currys.

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Amazon Prime Day may be tomorrow, but this is an excellent early TV deal on one of the best TVs you can get on the market. It covers all the bases, be it movies, sports or gaming, and sits at the top of many of our guides. I also have a sneaking suspicion that it might be the last time it's available, as I've seen stock disappearing from different retailers.

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The ultimate all-rounder

The LG C5 is the ultimate, jack-of-all-trades TV. I awarded it five-stars in my C5 review last year and it currently sits at the top of most of our best-of lists.

The C5's picture quality is its strongest asset. Textures have a 3D-like quality with refined detail. Colours are vibrant and natural in equal measure. In my testing, the reds of the throne room in Star Wars: The Last Jedi were punchy and rich. The C5 has strong contrast too, with deep blacks and bold highlights that make high-contrast scenes in movies like The Batman look great.

With excellent motion handling, the C5 is also great for sports. Razor-sharp performance means fast motion looks smooth with no issues, so if you're looking for a World Cup TV upgrade, it's a great choice (though you'll need to handle its reflective screen in seriously bright rooms).

One of the best gaming TVs on the market, the C5 is fully stocked with features for gaming. It has four HDMI 2.1 ports which support 4K 144Hz, full VRR including FreeSync and G-Sync, HGiG, Dolby Vision gaming and ALLM, as well as a ton of cloud gaming options. When I played Battlefield V, the C5 made light work of the fast-paced gunfights and vehicle sections, thanks to its ultra-low 9.2ms input lag time. If you're looking for a new TV in time for GTA 6, you can't get much better than this one.

The C5 is one of the best value OLEDs on the market too. Even at full price, it gets the price v performance balance right and at a discount, it's unbeatable value.

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The World Cup is here, with the tournament kicking off on June 11, and if you're thinking of getting a last-minute TV upgrade but don't want to break the bank, I've found three models I think will fit the bill.

While there aren't a ton of deals out there right now, with Prime Day only a matter of weeks away (running from June 23-26), there are still some discounts to be had. In the US, today's best deal is the TCL QM6K 65-inch for $599 at Amazon. This isn't the cheapest it's been, but for a 65-inch mini-LED, it's a great price.

In the UK, the highlight deal is actually for one of 2025's best OLED TVs: the LG B5. The 55-inch B5 is available for £663.20 at Currys: 20% off its full price of £829! While we do tend to recommend mini-LED over OLED, this deal is too good to miss.

TCL QM6K/C6K

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A good mini-LED doesn't have to be expensive, as proven by the TCL QM6K (known as the TCL C6K in the UK). It has a great set of gaming features, solid brightness, and effective local dimming: all for a nice, affordable price.

The QM6K/C6K's strengths lie in its picture quality. It can deliver bold colors, which will be perfect for rendering players' uniforms and the field during the World Cup. It also has great detail, making on-screen images look crisp.

It's also got great full-screen brightness for a TV in this price range, with the QM6K hitting 595 nits and the C6K hitting 706 nits. Fullscreen brightness is important for showing daytime sports in bright rooms, which is when a lot of World Cup games will be taking place. For a TV at this price, these are great numbers.

It also has responsive motion handling, meaning fast-paced sports will be well handled. I found during my testing of the C6K that setting judder reduction to 3-4 resulted in smooth motion that also looked accurate.

LG B5

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The LG B5 is an excellent value OLED TV, and while mini-LED is the primary choice for sports due to its higher brightness, the B5 will more than deliver on other picture elements, such as color and detail, and deliver smooth motion as well.

The B5 may be an entry-level OLED, but it delivers superb picture quality. I was impressed by its vibrant, accurate colors throughout my testing, which will be ideal for delivering the colorful players' uniforms and green fields.

Its motion handling is also excellent. Even with no motion settings activated, the B5's performance is razor-sharp, expertly handling fast-paced sequences in both sports and movies.

One elephant in the room: the B5 is not very bright. It can struggle in brighter rooms, so if your World Cup space is bright, you might want to look elsewhere. If you've got ways of managing any light, however, the B5 will make for a great World Cup companion.

Hisense U8Q

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The Hisense U8Q is a flagship-level mini-LED TV that costs less than rivals. It delivers some serious brightness, as well as brilliant picture quality and, with some tweaking, smooth motion handling.

Where the U8Q shines (literally) is in its staggering brightness. It clocked in at 2,888 nits peak HDR and 744 nits full-screen HDR brightness in Standard mode (our recommended mode for sports viewing). It also clocked in at 600 nits SDR fullscreen brightness: a huge number for SDR. Pairing this with its anti-reflection layer gives you a solid TV for daytime viewing, which will be especially useful in bright rooms when watching earlier games during the World Cup.

Elsewhere, the U8Q impressed us with its colors, which, during our testing, worked great when watching an NBA game. The colors of the U8Q player's uniforms are just, so you can expect the same during the World Cup.

Motion handling is just average out-of-the-box, but an easy adjustment, setting blur and judder reduction to 3-4, smooths out motion without creating an artificial 'soap opera effect'.

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We are less than one week away from the start of the World Cup, with the first game kicking off on June 11, and if you're still deciding on a new TV, I'm here to help.

As TechRadar's TV tester, I've reviewed tons of the best TVs over the past few years and I always include sports viewing in my testing routine and I pretty much always use Soccer as my sport of choice.

For a TV to be good for sports, some of which feature in our 5 essential features to look for in a World Cup TV, it needs to have excellent motion handling, high brightness and ideally good reflection handling. Good color reproduction and screen uniformity (the ability to display a large area of the same color effectively) is key too.

Below, I've picked three TVs that I think fit the bill, all of which I've personally tested.

Samsung QN90F

Reasons to buy

• Superb motion handling
• Anti-reflection matte screen
• Excellent price for a flagship TV

The Samsung QN90F was the brand's 2025 flagship 4K Neo QLED model and earned the full five stars in our review. It was our pick as the best TV for sports last year on several of our best-of lists: here's why.

The QN90F has excellent motion handling, perfect for accurately delivering all the fast-paced action of the World Cup. Whether it's a trailing ball or a winger charging down the field, the will look smooth on the QN90F.

Equipped with the Glare Free anti-reflection matte screen first introduced in the Samsung S95D OLED, the QN90F is perfect for viewing in bright rooms. It expertly handles mirror-like reflections that can plague other TVs. This will be perfect for the earlier, daytime games of the World Cup.

The QN90F also has solid fullscreen HDR brightness (661 nits in Standard mode) and effective local dimming, meaning it has very good screen uniformity which is necessary to display the green field. Both of these will make the picture even better.

Right now, a 65-inch QN90F costs $1,399 / £1,399 (stock seems low in Australia) which is a great price for this TV. But, stock looks like it's running very low across big retailers (it's gone from Amazon US).

TCL QM7K/C7K

Reasons to buy

• Very affordable for what it offers
• Bright, vibrant picture quality
• Solid motion handling

TCL delivered a strong lineup of mini-LED TVs last year, but the best in terms of value was the TCL QM7K, knows as the TCL C7K/Q7C (depending on retailer) in the UK.

The QM7K/C7K first and foremost delivers excellent brightness levels for an affordable mini-LED TV. Clocking in at over 600+ nits fullscreen brightness in both HDR and SDR, it's a seriously bright TV for the money which is important for daytime sports viewing and accurately rendering the field during World Cup games. We noted in our QM7K review that it did have a reflective screen, but if you can control this, the QM7K/C7K is worth the investment.

With the right settings, the QM7K/C7K also solid motion handling. When I tested the C7K, setting judder reduction to between 3 and 5 produced a smooth image that didn't look artificial as I watched footage of soccer games on it.

The QM7K/C7K also has new Halo Control technology for more effective local dimming and blooming reduction and it works. Expect uniform picture when watching the World Cup.

The QM7K/C7K's real highlight is the price. A 65-inch will cost $799 / £799 / AU$1,399, which is a superb price for this TV. Stock seems stable in most places, but these will fly out the door: especially when Prime Day hits June 23-26. You can even pick up a 98-inch version of the QM7K for $2,199 right now!

LG C5

Reasons to buy

• Razor-sharp performance
• Rich picture quality
• At a great price right now

So, while we do generally recommend mini-LED over OLED for sports, I'd be remiss not to include the LG C5: one of the best OLED TVs I tested last year. It doesn't have the brightness of a mini-LED so it isn't as good for daytime viewing, but here's why you should consider it.

The C5's motion handling is brilliant. By simply switching to the Natural present in the TruMotion settings, I found the C5 was excellent for sports viewing, expertly handling the sharp twists and turns of the camera during an intense soccer match. The image looked natural and smooth throughout, regardless of what happened on screen. If you're a purist who hates motion smoothing, it doesn't do a bad job then either.

Putting the C5 in Standard mode, it delivers bold, rich colors that are sure to make player's uniforms stand out on screen. It also delivers crisp textures and detail that OLED are renowned for that will make World Cup games look very good. The C5 is also excellent at upscaling, which will be great for any games shown in HD/SDR.

The C5 does have a reflective screen so if you've got a seriously bright room with no means of controlling it, then one of the mini-LEDs above will be better. But while the C5 in a 65-inch is available for $1,399 / £1,399 / AU$2,599, it's hard not to recommend it. Stock looks good now, but with Prime Day happening soon and the excellent LG C6 now on the scene, the C5 may not have long left.

All of LG’s 2026 OLED TVs have finally launched, and I’ve had the chance to test all three of its major models. The flagship LG G6 earned five stars, as did the mid-range LG C6. I’ve also tested the LG B6 and it’s a very good TV, although not without its setbacks as I noted in my LG B6 and LG B5 comparison.

LG’s three major 2026 OLEDs are likely to feature as three of the best TVs for this year, but they've all had interesting changes to their picture profile. I had the G6 and B6 in at the same time, and notably the G6 had become less green-tinted than its predecessor, while the B6 has before more green-tinted — so I thought I should see how they compare to each other.

Bright scenes and bright room viewing

The G6’s measured peak HDR brightness clocked in at 2,475 nits: the brightest OLED I’ve measured to date. The B6’s measured peak HDR brightness was 835 nits. Both these results were taken in each TV’s out-of-the-box Filmmaker Mode. This means the G6 is nearly three times brighter than B6 for peak brightness.

It’s a similar story for fullscreen brightness. The G6’s measured fullscreen HDR brightness was 456 nits, while the B6 registered 150 nits. Again, this was in the default Filmmaker Mode. That again means the G6 is three times brighter.

Numbers are all well and good, but how did this translate for real-world viewing? In shots from the Spears & Munsil HDR footage, the G6’s whites looked a lot more vibrant compared to the B6.

A shot of a group of wind turbines during the day really popped on the G6, with the blue of the sky and the white of each turbine benefitting from the G6’s bolder brightness. The B6 still looked good despite its much lower brightness, but lacked the full punch in comparison.

This trend continued with movie scenes as well. At the end of the ‘Wizard & I’ scene from Wicked, as Elphaba runs through a wheat field to the edge of a white-stone cliff, the G6 showed much punchier brightness, particularly in highlight areas such as the cliff. The yellow wheat looked more accurate too, as it shone in the bright sun.

In some bright scenes however, the B6 did show that it could hang with the G6. In one shot of a city skyline at dusk, which had a large blue sky with pink and orange highlights, the B6 had perceived brightness that was much closer to the G6, especially with said highlights.

The B6 also showed good brightness when watching a desert scene from Lawrence of Arabia. The white sands actually appeared brighter than the G6 in some places, but it did show signs of clipping, where it struggled to handle the detail in the brightness, whereas the G6’s image was more natural.

There was one area however where the G6’s superiority was absolute: reflections. OLED TVs are typically very reflective due to their glossy screens and only Samsung’s top OLEDs, such as the Samsung S95F, were adept at handling reflections… until the LG G6 came along.

The G6 uses an anti-reflective layer that’s so effective that when I compared the G6 to the S95F, I ended up preferring the G6 for bright room viewing. (We'll test the new Samsung flagship soon to see if it gets back on top.)

The B6 is a reflective screen even by OLED standards, and it’s one of my main gripes with it. Putting these two side-by-side, the G6 has a major advantage to match its higher price.

The G6 even does an excellent job with pictures with large, dark areas, showing only minimal reflections. The B6 can’t really handle these scenes well in brighter viewing conditions.

Darker scenes and contrast

I next switched to darker scenes and darker viewing conditions. Both TVs demonstrated strong contrast, but again the G6’s higher peak brightness helped create a more powerful perceived contrast.

Watching The Batman, in Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode, as Bruce works in the Batcave and talks with Alfred, the overhead lights and electronic devices on Bruce’s desk were punchier on the G6 compared to the B6.

While at times the B6 could look brighter, it did sometimes show the same signs of clipping as it did in Lawrence of Arabia. The G6 also demonstrated deeper, richer dark tones in the Batcave’s shadowed areas. This meant the G6 had a stronger perceived contrast, and more nuance across all the tones in the scene, making for a more satisfying watch.

Both TVs had good shadow detail, with most objects within dark areas still legible. There were hints of black crush on the G6 compared to the B6 at times, but the B6’s dark tones also appeared raised on occasion. Overall, the G6 felt more film-accurate.

Unfortunately, as I’d found in my LG B6 vs B5 comparison, various scenes in The Batman really showed off the B6’s green tint next to the G6. In the post-fight subway scene at the start of the movie, the dark walls behind Batman took on a green color, whereas the G6’s took on a cooler blue-grey.

The G6 was more in-line with what I’d seen on other TVs and looked more accurate to the movie.

Switching to Alien: Romulus, a ‘brighter’ (but still high-contrast) movie compared to The Batman, both TVs showed refined contrast delivering a good balance between the dark tones of space and the vibrant white stars. Again, the G6 had the edge thanks to that higher peak brightness, but the B6 still looked good as well.

Colors

Color reproduction once again varied from movie to movie. At times, the G6 delivered much bolder, richer colors than the B6 — and at other times, it was a much closer call.

In Ben-Hur, the roman soldiers' extremely vibrant red capes dazzled on both TVs and while the G6 had slightly more color depth, the B6 did an excellent job in its own right. The same was true of the soldiers’ gold chestplates, which again had a nice punch on both TVs.

Switching to The Mask, both TVs did a great job accurately reproducing the gaudy yellow of The Mask’s suit. While it was slightly punchier on the G6, the B6 still looked plenty vibrant. There were some other details throughout the movie, such as the red pillows in Stanley’s room, which did pop more on the G6, but it wasn’t completely obvious.

There were some scenes where the G6’s colors really stood out, however. In the ‘Wizard & I’ scene from Wicked, the yellow stone of the walls of the school had more vibrancy on the G6, while still looking accurate. On the B6, they took on a dimmer, softer hue.

The pink flowers above Elphaba’s head as stands under a tree were much more vivid on the G6 as well and while the B6 could be argued as having a more natural tone, the G6’s reproduction suited the movie more.

Finally, I conducted a quick color banding test, using a scene from The Green Knight where a large patch of red appears on screen as Gawain swims through a dark lake.

In Dolby Vision, I’d found the G6’s banding was worse than the LG G5 and here, the G6 again seemed to have more banding than the B6, shown by the rings within the red areas on screen. The red itself, however, was much richer on the G6.

The best value

Putting the G6 and the B6 side-by-side, the G6 clearly delivers better picture quality. It has stronger contrast, punchier brightness, bolder, more refined colors and is way better in bright rooms. That’s not to say the B6 is bad, as it too delivers great overall picture quality. But, when considering which model is the best value, it becomes a lot tougher.

For a 65-inch G6, it costs $3,299 / £3,099 / AU$4,995 , whereas a 65-inch B6 will cost you $1,999 / £2,399 / AU$2,495. That’s a huge price difference that becomes even bigger if the B6E (a cheaper model that LG told me only lacks a couple of niche processing features) is available in your region, with a 65-inch model costing £1,699 in the UK!

While the G6 has the superior picture quality and faster processor, both TVs boast a suite of features you’d find on the best gaming TVs, both use the excellent webOS 26 smart TV platform and honestly, both could benefit from one of the best soundbars for an audio boost.

Between these two TVs, the G6 is my pick, but this comparison just drilled home for me that the title for best-value LG OLED goes to the LG C6.

Sitting in between these two TVs, a 65-inch costs $2,699 / £2,699 / AU$3,995, hitting a nice middle ground in price, while also delivering in performance.

It’s got higher brightness than its predecessor, looks more accurate and now has the same processor as the G6, so enjoys the same level of upscaling and motion handling. If you’re toying with which LG OLED to get, the C6 is my pick — the visuals are close enough the G6 that it's worth saving the money, unless you really need the anti-reflection coating. But honestly, none of these TVs will let you down.

LG B6 OLED TV: Two minute review

The LG B6 is the entry-level OLED TV in LG’s 2026 TV lineup. While it provides a brightness boost over its predecessor, the LG B5, which I rated as one of 2025’s best TVs, the LG B6 doesn’t deliver the full and clear upgrade I was hoping for.

The LG B6 has a full suite of features and still delivers great performance, but as long as the LG B5 remains in stock and is less expensive, the new model is held back from being an unqualified pick by a few issues.

The biggest change over the B5 is the B6’s higher brightness. Bright scenes have more impact, highlights are mostly punchier and colors benefit, looking that little more vibrant. Contrast is powerful and appears stronger thanks to the brightness increase, while textures are crisp, as you’d expect from the best OLED TVs.

However, the LG B6 had more of a green tint than its predecessor when compared side-by-side. This meant that despite its improvements, the B6’s picture wasn’t the full step-up over the B5 that I was looking for — it giveth on one hand, and taketh on the other. Viewed in isolation, the B6 is still a great looking TV, though — the thing about slightly color tints is that your eye gets used to them quickly and then you can just focus on the image.

Much like previous years, the B6’s 2.0 channel speaker system is solid for day to day viewing with clear speech and it is accurate with some solid detail for movies. Bass however is limited and the soundstage is narrow. If you’re after the cinematic experience and want the sound to match the picture, I’d add one of the best soundbars.

The B6 is easily one of 2026’s best gaming TVs. It has a full array of features on all four HDMI ports — 4K 120Hz, full variable refresh rate options, HGiG, auto low latency mode, Dolby Vision Gaming — and has four HDMI 2.1 ports. An 8.9ms measured input lag means performance is smooth with razor-sharp response time, and the picture looks superb while gaming. If you’re looking for a gaming OLED, this is an excellent choice.

The webOS 26 smart TV software doesn’t reinvent the wheel compared to webOS 25, but it didn’t need to. What webOS 26 does is make navigation easier with a new menu layout, more Quick Cards and more customization. While the banner ad on the home screen is annoying, it’s the only wrinkle in webOS 26, which I rate as one of the best smart TV platforms on offer.

But as I alluded to above, while I think the B6 is a great TV overall, the B5 is definitely the better option while it’s available. The 65-inch B6 I tested costs $1,999 / £2,399 / AU$3,295 (with a cheaper B6E option available for £1,799 in the UK).

While this is a decent price and similar to the B5’s launch prices, the B6 doesn’t change enough to recommend it over the B5 if you're buying around its launch time. If it's a great-value entry-level OLED you want, I'd spend less on the LG B5.

If you have the budget right now, I’d definitely opt for the LG C6 (65-inch model priced at $2,699 / £2,599 / AU$3,995) as my preferred choice. It's the best upgrade to LG’s OLED lineup in 2026, and provides even better brightness and picture than the B6, but with impeccable colors.

LG B6 review: Prices & release date

• Release date: May 2026
• 48-inch: $TBA / £1,299 / AU$1,995
• 55-inch: $TBA / £1,599 / AU$2,495
• 65-inch: $1,999 / £2,399 / AU$3,295
• 77-inch: $,2799 / £TBA / AU$TBA
• 83-inch: $4,499 / £TBA / AU$TBA

The LG B6 is the entry level OLED in LG’s 2026 OLED TV lineup, sitting below the mid-range LG C6 and flagship LG G6 and LG W6 (also known as the Wallpaper). The 65-inch model I tested costs $1,999 / £2,399 / AU$3,295 officially, which is the same launch prices as last year’s LG B5.

It’s worth noting that in some regions there are two LG B6 models: the B65 and the B6E. I asked LG what the differences between the two are, and it said the B6E does not have the following features: Precision Picture Master Pro, Precision Sound Master Pro, and it does not have the marble effect design on the back.

Other than this they should be the same, making the B6E by far the better deal, because I don't particular rate these features, LG's suggestion is that they have the same panel and Dolby Vision support otherwise. A 65-inch LG B6E model costs £1,999 in the UK, a full £400 cheaper.

LG B5 review: Specs

LG B6 review: Benchmark results

LG B6 review: Features

• Alpha 8 AI Gen 3 processor is a good mid-range processor
• 4K 120Hz, FreeSync and G-Sync across all four HDMI 2.1 ports
• Higher brightness than the LG B5

The B6 uses a W-OLED panel, much like its predecessor. However, there has been a brightness boost (I’ll get into that below in the Picture Quality section) that would suggest it’s using the new OLED SE panel: a cheaper, brighter WOLED panel that we saw in action in the Panasonic Z86C, which is that company's new entry-level OLED for 2026.

The B6 comes with the Alpha 8 AI Gen 3 processor, which introduces a couple of new picture and sound tools such as the Precision Picture Master Pro and Precision Sound Pro, which both aim to upscale picture and audio respectively. It’s worth noting the B6E, a cheaper B6 model available in some regions including the UK, does not support these features.

The B6 supports Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos for enhanced audio, but it does not support HDR10+ or DTS, the same as 2025. LG says it currently has no plans to support Dolby Vision 2. The B6 also supports Chromecast and AirPlay 2.

For audio, the B6 has a built-in 2.0 channel, 20W speaker system: the same as the B5 from last year. This year, much like the LG G6 and C6, the number of sound presets has been reduced to four, including AI Sound Pro, and Clear Voice for dialogue enhancement.

The B6 uses webOS 26, which introduces some refined AI features, such as AI concierge which now uses AI companions such as Gemini for lifestyle uses such as planning trips. The menu layout has also been re-ordered in order to prioritize major settings such as Energy Saving and Network.

For gaming, the B6 carries over the same features from the B5: 4K 120Hz, full VRR support including both FreeSync and G-Sync, auto low latency mode and Dolby Vision Gaming, all featured on four HDMI 2.1 ports. Game Optimizer returns with additional settings for gaming, including the Prevent Input Delay option.

• Features score: 5 / 5

LG B6 review: Picture quality

• Brighter than its predecessor
• Crisp detail and strong contrast
• Green tint visible in some scenes

Starting with measurements, the biggest difference between the B6 and last year’s B5 is the boost in HDR peak brightness. The B6 measured 835 nits in Filmmaker Mode, 895 nits in Cinema mode and 740 nits in Standard mode. These are big jumps over the B5’s 668 nits in Cinema mode and 637 nits in Standard mode.

For fullscreen HDR brightness, the jump hasn’t been quite as significant, with the B6 measuring 154 nits in Cinema Home, compared to 131 nits of the B5 in the same mode. In fact, there was even a drop in Standard mode, with the B6 measuring 150 nits compared to the B5’s 172 nits.

Moving to real-world testing, I found myself switching between Filmmaker Mode and Cinema Home depending on the content. Both picture modes looked good, but Filmmaker Mode suited darker, more contrast-y scenes, while Cinema Home looked great with colors and animation.

The B6 did a good job with SDR content. Watching an HD stream of Fight Club on Disney Plus, it upscaled textures to give them a crisper look and added some brightness that delivered stronger perceived contrast compared to some cheaper TVs I’d done this test on.

With lower-resolution content, such as YouTube videos, the B6 did a decent job upscaling textures and boosting colors to give them a better look, but ultimately the image didn’t hit 4K levels. There is a Precision HDR Master Pro setting in the main B6 model (not the B6E) which did sharpen textures when activated, but it was too artificial for my liking.

Watching a desert scene from Lawrence of Arabia, the white sands of the desert did indeed look brighter on the B6 compared to the B5 when I compared the two side by side, showing the brightness boost was real.

In Dark City, as John is in the automat, the highlights from the overhead lights and the yellow walls also looked brighter on the B6.

However, during my B6 and B5 comparison, the scene from Dark City was the first to tip me off on a potential issue with the B6: green tint. The yellow walls of the automat seemed to have a green hue on them on both the B6 and B5, but it was more noticeable on the new model.

The B6 demonstrated strong contrast with deep dark tones in high contrast scenes. It also had a higher perceived contrast over the B5 thanks to the brightness boost. In The Batman, as Batman wanders the crime scene in Mayor Mitchell’s house, the balance between the light tones from the lamps on the wall and the dark tones of the dark-panel wood walls was excellent.

Unfortunately, The Batman also exemplified the green tint issue on the B6 compared to the B5. In the subway scene, the rear walls looked more green on the B6, looking like the gray I expected on the B5. Maybe I got unlucky with my review unit, but it was definitely worth noting as green tint has been a criticism of LG’s OLED TVs before.

The B6 delivers bold, rich colors that benefitted from the new brightness boost. A Dolby Vision stream of Elemental on Disney Plus really showcased them, with the blues of Wade and his family, and the oranges and reds of Ember dazzling on screen. As Ember mends a vase, the purples and oranges of the new vase glistened, showing strong highlights.

In the ‘Wizard and I’ scene, as Elphaba stands under a tree with pink flowers, said flowers popped on screen, but still had great color depth.

The B6 delivered a measured HDR color gamut coverage of 97.4% of the DCI-P3 and 72.5% of the BT.2020 color spaces. While these aren’t bad results (we have a 95% threshold for DCI-P3, and are generally happy with a score above this), these numbers were oddly lower than the B5’s. The B5 had measured results of 99.5% and 74.85% in the DCI-P3 and BT.2020 color spaces respectively.

Viewed in isolation, the B6’s colors and contrast were actually very good but it just seemed a shame that I knew how good the B5 looked in comparison in some scenes. With the added brightness, I was hoping for a bigger picture upgrade.

Outside of this, the B6 showcased excellent textures, striking a nice balance between crisp and natural. Throughout my testing, people’s skin looked realistic while finer details such as hair appeared refined.

Much like the G6 and the C6, the B6 benefitted from using the TruMotion feature. For movies, Cinematic Movement was more than enough, reducing judder in a panning shot of a cliffside cemetery in No Time To Die. With sports, the Natural motion setting worked better, doing more smoothing and judder reduction which worked better.

The B6’s screen is however prone to mirror-like reflections, especially with darker scenes. Even some brighter, more colorful scenes struggled under our testing lab’s overhead lights in Filmmaker Mode. It would be nice to see some more effective anti-reflection measures brought to the B6, as I know it's possible from my review of the LG G6.

• Picture quality score: 4.5 / 5

LG B6 review: Sound quality

• 2.0 channel, 20W speakers
• Decent sound overall but definitely benefits from a soundbar
• Fewer sound modes than last year

The B6 comes with a 2.0 channel, 20W speaker system and supports Dolby Atmos (but not DTS). LG has reduced the number of sound presets from previous years, dropping the number from eight to four.

These four presets are Standard, AI Sound Pro, Clear Voice Pro and Sound Wizard. As my go-to Cinema preset had been removed, I opted for my backup: AI Sound Pro.

Watching the Batmobile chase scene from The Batman, the B6 showcased accurate image mapping, accurately following the direction of swerving traffic and the bullet sprays from the Penguin’s gun.

The same was true playing Battlefield V, as the B6’s speakers did a good job picking out subtle effects such as the crunching leaves underfoot in a forest mission.

Speech was clear enough throughout my testing as well, with most dialogue easily audible over the rest of the soundtrack.

Due to its limited 2.0 channel speaker system however, the sound doesn’t match the picture in quality. Bass felt very contained and while there was some rumble as the Batmobile ignited its engine, it felt thin in places.

The soundstage also felt narrow, never truly extending beyond the confines of the screen. Atmos effects, such as the rain in The Batman, felt limited too. I’d recommend a soundbar if you want sound impact to match the quality of the visuals.

• Sound quality score: 3.5 / 5

LG B5 review: Design

• Mostly premium build
• Feet are plastic this year instead of metal
• UK Magic Remote could do with an update

The 65-inch B6 I tested had a mostly premium build and design. It has a trim frame and near bezel-less screen allowing the picture to be the focal point. While it’s a small touch, the marble effect on the rear panel made it feel a little more premium, although it’s again worth noting this is only on the main B6 model and not the cheaper B6E.

One thing I was disappointed to find was that the B6 unit I was testing had plastic feet, compared to the B5’s metal feet. While the plastic feet were more than sturdy enough, it did detract from the B6’s overall premium design.

LG’s Magic Remote hasn’t had many updates in recent years in the UK other than the re-arranging and addition and removal of certain buttons, with the AI button taking center stage this year, and it could do with a refresh.

The US has the sleeker AI Smart Remote, but again when brands like Sony, Philips and Hisense offer more heavy duty, metal remotes, LG’s offering could be a bit more premium.

• Design score: 4 / 5

LG B6 review: Smart TV & menus

• Uses LG's webOS 26 smart TV platform
• Streamlined menus and more Quick Cards for easy navigation to key options
• Ads are annoying, but equivalent to other platforms

The B6 uses LG’s own webOS 26 as its smart TV platform. While webOS 25 was about the introduction of AI features — such as AI Concierge, for content recommendation and information, and AI Search, for advanced content searching — webOS 26 looks at refining menus for easier navigation while adding some new features.

Quick Cards, a place where relevant apps are organized by categories such as Sports, Game and Office, are back and some new ones have been added including Learning.

The Quick Menu, where picture and sound modes can be altered super-quickly without getting deep into menus, continues to be one of the webOS’ standout features.

webOS 26 is also very easy to navigate, with an intuitive menu layout that’s been re-organized for this year to make access to settings such as Energy Saving and Network easier, and these small changes have made navigation even smoother.

Unfortunately, the home page still features a large banner ad space at the very top of the screen which does push down the apps a bit. This is fairly common among modern smart TV platforms however and this is my only real complaint with webOS 26. It’s still one of the best OS on the market.

• Smart TV & menus score: 5 / 5

LG B6 review: Gaming

• 4K 120Hz and full variable refresh rate support
• 8.9ms input lag at 60Hz, 4.9ms at 120Hz
• Excellent features and performance

The B6 comes with a full suite of gaming features including 4K 120Hz, variable refresh rate including both AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync, HGiG HDR, auto low latency mode, and Dolby Vision Gaming, with all features supported across four HDMI 2.1 ports.

The B6 had a measured input lag time of 8.9ms at 4K 60Hz (in Boost mode), which is a superb result and up there with the very best gaming TVs. It registered a 4.9ms input lag at 1080p 120Hz.

Gaming performance on the B6 is excellent. Playing a mission in Battlefield V, the B6 handled the chaotic gunfights which involved a lot of quick movement and targeting with ease, with inputs feeling very smooth. As I flew around the desert in a plane, the sudden changes in flight path felt effortless and intuitive.

Battlefield V also looked great on the B6, delivering some nice brightness during the desert mission, with the sun on the horizon showing the B6’s strong HDR highlights. Textures were crisp with some nice detail in the weapons and environments as well.

• Gaming score: 5 / 5

LG B6 review: Value

• Great features and good performance
• Not the clear upgrade I wanted
• B5 is the better option while available, C6 is better when prices are close

The B6 is an interesting TV when it comes to value. The 65-inch model I tested costs $1,999 / £2,399 / AU$3,295, while the 65-inch LG C6 step-up TV currently costs $2,699 / £2,599 / AU$3,995, meaning the B6 has a good price gap in US and Australia, but it’s close in the UK — too close, frankly.

There's a good reason to choose the B6 instead of the C6 in the UK and Aus when you're saving that much, but in the UK I'd absolutely choose the C6 given the close prices. That's complicated by the existence of the cheaper B6E, which a 65-inch costs £1,799: excellent value for a brand new OLED that size.

That being said, the B6 isn’t the full upgrade I wanted over the B5, unlike the C6 which is a superb upgrade over its predecessor, the C5. While the B6 delivers higher brightness and still excellent picture quality, it has some picture inconsistencies (particularly the green tint) so you're trading improvements in one area to steps back in another.

As a result, while the B5 is still available, I’d recommend it over the B6. A 65-inch B5 currently costs $999 / £1,199 / AU$2,199, which is a steal for that TV. Stock does seem to be dwindling in some regions already however, and when it disappears, the B6 is worthy of taking its place once it drops in price to the same kind of level.

Ultimately if you want a real upgrade, the C6 is the top dog but if it’s not in your budget, the B6 is still a very good TV.

• Value score: 3.5 / 5

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LG B6 review: Also Consider

How I tested the LG B6 OLED TV

• Tested in different lighting conditions over a couple of weeks
• Tested using both HDR and SDR sources
• Measurements taken using Portrait Displays' Calman color calibration software

The first steps for my testing was to do some casual viewing to establish which picture modes were the best for the LG B6. I found that both Filmmaker Mode and Cinema Home worked for movies, depending on the type of movie, whereas Standard worked best for sports.

Once this was done, I started my critical viewing using some reference scenes I use for testing, including HDR (4K Blu-ray and streaming) and SDR (DVD, YouTube, broadcast TV) sources. I also used Prime Video and HBO Max to test sports on the B6.

I used these scenes to analyze the B6's picture, focusing on color, accuracy, contrast, detail, motion, upscaling and more. I also used other scenes to test the B6's built-in speakers.

For 4K Blu-ray, I used a Panasonic DP-UB820 4K Blu-ray player and for gaming I used and Xbox Series X.

Moving on to objective testing I used specizlied equipment to take measurements of the B6. This included a Klein K-10A colorimeter, a Murideo Six G 8K Metal test pattern generator and Portrait Displays' Calman color calibration software to record measurements.

Brightness measurements were taken using both HDR and SDR white window patterns ranging in size from 1-100%, with a focus on 10% and 100% windows, for peak and fullscreen brightness, respectively. I also tested the B6's grayscale and color accuracy, taking an average of the Delta-E values (the margin of error between the test pattern source and what's shown on screen), looking for a result below 3.

I also tested the B5's coverage of the UHDA-P3 and BT.2020 color spaces. Finally, I used a Leo Bodnar 4K HDMI Input lag Tester to test the B5's input lag in milliseconds.

I also recorded the B6's HDR EOTF results with 1,000, 4,000 and 10,000 nits targets. I also used a Jeti Spectral 15a to take the B6's Spectral Power Distribution.

You can read an in-depth overview of how we test TVs at TechRadar at that link.

• First reviewed: May, 2026
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With the 2026 World Cup just weeks away, you may be thinking about upgrading your TV. If your heart was set on OLED, I've got some good news.

Despite only being out for a few weeks, the LG C6 has had some tasty discounts. If you're in the UK, the 55-inch LG C6 is available for £1,439.20 (was £1,799) at Amazon UK. In fact, all of the C6's models are 20% off at a multitude of retailers.

If you're in the US, your best deal today is for the 65-inch C6, which is available for $1,999 (was $2,699) at Amazon US. Now, this model did drop to $1,799 very briefly earlier this month, but this is the best price it's been apart from then.

Today's best LG C6 deals

Already one of 2026's best TVs

It's early days for my TV testing in 2026, as I still have major models from Samsung, Sony, Hisense, TCL, and more to test, but already the LG C6 has set the bar for TVs in 2026, and I suspect it's going to sit among the best TVs of the year.

The most pleasing thing I found was that when I compared it to its predecessor, the LG C5, the C6 was noticeably brighter, punchier, and had better picture accuracy, showing no signs of the green tint that I saw on the C5.

The C6 really does cover all the bases. It handled dark scenes from movies such as The Batman easily, delivering strong contrast with rich dark tones and impactful bright tones (thanks to its new brightness), while also giving real vibrancy to colorful movies like Elemental.

So why is the C6 my OLED pick for the World Cup? I found that setting its motion to Natural in the TruMotion settings delivered smooth performance across multiple sports, with no signs of artifacts or the dreaded soap opera effect. When the World Cup arrives, the C6 is more than capable of handling the back-and-forth camera angles and fast-moving players.

And, it'll do this with the crisp textures and accurate colors you'd expect from an OLED TV. You may have to do some light management if you're in a bright room, but the C6 should still look great.

Once the World Cup is over, the C6 is easily one of the best gaming TVs on the market, with a full suite of features and razor-sharp performance. It won't let you down with movies either.

While I still have a lot of TVs to test in 2026, the LG C6 has made itself a tough act to follow.

• A report claimed LG was in talks with Hisense executives to explore a possible sale of LG's TV business
• The original report has been taken offline to be "reviewed by an administrator"
• LG tells TechRadar that "These reports are groundless"

Today has been a rollercoaster for fans of the best OLED TVs — a major report from Korean business news outlet EBN claimed that LG was exploring spinning-off and/or selling its TV business to Hisense.

However, the original report has now been removed from the EBN website, replaced with just a pop-up message that says the report is down while it's "reviewed by an administrator".

An LG spokesperson told TechRadar "These reports are groundless." LG provided a slightly longer statement to Android Authority that's more forceful: "LG Electronics would like to state that this news regarding the potential sale of its TV business is completely baseless and therefore entirely speculative and misleading."

The original report claimed that LG executives travelled to Beijing to meet executives from Hisense, including discussions of the future of LG TVs and possibly a sale of the entire LG TV business to Hisense.

Maybe this happened, maybe it didn't, maybe it was misreported — LG's denial is firm, but companies often firmly deny things they then go on to do. But if the same were to happen, it would follow a growing trend, making it not necessarily that surprising.

From Philips to Sony to Panasonic… maybe LG?

If LG were considering a full sale or a partnership with Hisense, it wouldn't be the first big TV brand to do so: Sony's partnership with TCL is likely to give Sony's mid-market and budget models a boost, with Sony providing the brand cachet and proprietary technology and TCL bringing its high volume manufacturing efficiencies.

Panasonic has reached a similar arrangement with Skyworth to make its US TVs, and many Japanese TV brands are made under license too, including Toshiba and Sharp.

Philips' TVs have been made under licence for years, with TP Vision making them in Europe and Skyworth making them for the US.

The reason for all this is simple: making TVs is a tough business with fairly low profit margins, so you need to sell tons of TVs to make money. LG's OLEDs do good business, but its LED TVs have struggled to impress, and are nowhere near as dominant as its OLED sets.

TCL and Hisense are grabbing market share across the board thanks to being able to produce really solid mid-range sets that are pretty damn cheap — so much so that Hisense eclipsed LG sales in the premium TV market last year.

This kind of deal could likely boost LG's entry level and mid-range offerings, but there would probably be a lot of resistance to it online from OLED fans, because Hisense doesn't have much love for that tech. (A similar worry is facing Sony fans from the TCL partnership.)

Still, LG says you have nothing to worry about — reports of its TV business' death have been greatly exaggerated, apparently.

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In my time at TechRadar as TV reviewer, I've tested some fantastic TVs. One of those is the LG B5, a phenomenal budget-friendly OLED that more than outperforms its price.

Right now, the 55-inch model is available at Best Buy for $799.99. This is the same record-low price it's been for a while, but I've noticed that different sized models of the B5 are running low or out of stock at various retailers, including Amazon. Stock seems good at Best Buy for now, so I'd get it if you're thinking of an OLED upgrade, because I think it's a better buy than this year's LG B6 that replaces it…

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This is one of the better highlights of the Memorial Day sales that I've seen, and it's a great opportunity to get one of the best OLED TVs while it's still around.

Today's best LG B5 deal

One of my top OLED TV picks

The B5 is a favorite here on TechRadar, not only because it regularly gets excellent discounts, including Black Friday, but it also really covers all the bases for an often excellent price.

It comes packed with all the features we expect from the best gaming TVs, including 4K 120Hz, FreeSync and G-Sync, HGiG, Dolby Vision gaming and ALLM, on four HDMI 2.1 ports: perfect for those with multiple consoles. It has a measured 9.2ms input lag time (in Boost mode) that meant performance was incredibly smooth — everything felt super-smooth playing games during my review (it's a tough job, etc).

Picture quality is the B5's other major highlight. Its colors are bold and vibrant, making movies like Elemental really pop on screen. Ember's orange flame looks rich and deep throughout the movie on the B5. One of my favorite movies of the last few years is The Batman, and the B5 does a great job delivering those high contrast scenes accurately, such as the moody Batcave or the dark-panelled and dimly lit halls of Mayor Mitchell's house.

As you'd expect from an OLED, textures are crisp and details looked refined. Skin and facial features appear authentic in close-up shots in movies like Top Gun: Maverick.

I've now tested the LG B6 as well, and I did a comparison of the LG B5 and B6 side-by-side, and while the B6 does make improvements, it's actually weaker in some areas — and when you couple that with it being more expensive because it's newer, I would absolutely choose the LG B5 for $799… while you can.

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The 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 11, so that still gives you plenty of time to upgrade your TV if you’re looking for a bigger and better view of the tournament.

Over the last few years, bigger screens — 75 inches and over — have become a lot more popular, and they certainly will be for the World Cup. The big question is what kind of TV to get at these size, because the prices can get really expensive.

When it comes to big-screen sports, there’s one type of TV we recommend above the others: mini-LED.

Why would I recommend mini-LED over OLED? There are several key reasons, and they're mostly practical concerns about getting the best value, but I’ll get into them properly below. As TechRadar’s TV tester, I always include sports as part of my testing, so I'm speaking from experience of actually watching sports on every kind of TV.

Brightness

OLED TVs are getting brighter, but mini-LED will always have the advantage in the brightness department. But, where mini-LED has a big advantage is in fullscreen brightness. The same G6 OLED I mentioned earlier hit 387 HDR fullscreen brightness in Standard mode. The same Hisense U75Q mini-LED I mentioned above? 887 nits: bordering on three times the brightness.

Fullscreen brightness is important for sport, as it not only means it can give a large area on the screen more impact, say the field during a soccer game, but it’s crucial for helping with viewing in bright rooms.

The brightest OLED I’ve measured to date is this year’s LG G6, which clocked in at 2,524 nits peak HDR brightness in Standard mode (the picture mode I often recommend for sports viewing). While this is a great result, even mid-range mini-LEDs will dwarf this number. Last year’s Hisense U75QG (the US mid-range mini-LED in Hisense’s lineup) hit 3,372 nits in the same Standard mode.

This peak brightness will make a huge difference when it comes to highlights on screen, such as the sun on the horizon, giving them more impact. This will likely have an effect on the color brightness of a team’s kits during the World Cup, giving them more punch.

While peak brightness is important, fullscreen brightness is a game changer when it comes to bright rooms, often limiting mirror-like reflections compared to OLED — and let's talk about those now.

Reflections

As games during this year’s World Cup are being played at all sorts of times, including during the day, this brightness can make or break your viewing, because you don't want reflections in a bright room to obscure your enjoyment.

While OLEDs like the Samsung S95F, with its OLED Glare Free matte screen, and the LG G6, which has effective anti-reflection layer, are getting better at limiting reflections, most OLEDs still struggle. Their glossy screens are often magnets for reflections.

Even budget mini-LED TVs do a pretty good job of limiting reflections, purely thanks to their high fullscreen brightness — reflections being visible is a simple question of whether the light shining through the screen is brighter than what's being reflected, so a super-bright screen is a major advantage.

While they can still be subject to some screen glare, during my testing of TCL’s models last year (called the C-series here in the UK and headlined by the TCL C8K) I found that they more than held up to the scrutiny of the overhead lights in our testing labs. The same couldn’t be said for LG’s mid-range and budget OLEDs.

Samsung introduced the Glare Free matte screen to its Neo QLED (mini-LED) last year in the flagship Samsung QN90F, which was our pick as the best TV for sport and bright rooms in a lot of our best-of lists. Coupled with its high brightness and excellent motion handling, it made for a superb sport for TV, though it's a pricier model, and obviously value is important if you're buying a really big screen — so let's dig into that side of things.

Value for money

OLED TVs come at a premium. A mid-range model, such as last year’s LG C5, will set you back $1,399 for a 65-inch model at the time of writing. A 65-inch Hisense U75Q will cost you roughly $699, again at the time of writing. That’s 50% cheaper. As great as the C5 is, double the price is a tough ask.

In the UK, the numbers get a bit tighter, but it’s still a similar story. A 65-inch C5 costs around £1,299 right now, whereas a 65-inch TCL C7K (also called the TCL Q7C at some retailers) will cost £849. It's another big price gap that’s tough to justify if you’re on a budget, especially when the C7K boasts a lot of similar features, such as a 144Hz refresh rate for gaming.

The gap gets bigger as the screen sizes get bigger. A 75-inch Hisense U8Q costs $1,599, whereas a 77-inch LG C5 costs $2,199. And the gap gets even bigger when stepping up a size as an 85-inch U8Q costs $1,799, while an 83-inch LG C5 will set you back $3,299: almost double the price. The same is true on budget and premium models for each as well. If you're looking for the best value screen, it's mini-LED.

Stadium-sized screen? No-brainer

If you’re looking for a big screen for the World Cup, a mini-LED is your best bet. As more people look for cinema-sized screens at home, mini-LED has proved itself to be the better value option.

The largest OLED TV you can currently get is 97-inch, and these models are at the very premium end of the market. A 97-inch LG G5 will set you back $24,999 / £24,999. You can now get a 100-inch mini-LED screen for $2,999 / £2,999: just under 10% of the price of a big-screen OLED.

While you may think these 100-inch mini-LEDs will be super-cheap and dodgy models, you’d be wrong. The Hisense U8Q and TCL QM8K (TCL C8K in the UK) are just two of the models available in this 100-inch size, and these are two of the best mini-LED TVs available.

If you're in the UK, you can even pick up a 115-inch Samsung QN90F, our pick for the best TV for sport that I mentioned above, for £7,999, still a fraction of a 97-inch OLED. It’s available in the US too, but at a much higher $24,999 price. So, if you’re after the largest, readily available screens for the best price, mini-LED is your best bet.

The arrival of RGB

RGB TVs made a big splash when they were announced at CES 2025, with the Hisense UX serving as the first model. Since then, brands including Samsung, TCL, Sony and LG have followed suit, announcing their own RGB TVs.

These TVs use RGB LEDs to boast incredible colors with the contrast of premium mini-LEDs. While we worried that it would take years for these screens to become more affordable, smaller screens, it only took a year.

The Hisense UR9, TCL RM9L and Samsung R95H are the headliners for 2026. We’ve tested the UR9, and as well as a staggering 93% BT.2020 HDR color gamut coverage, it has incredible brightness. While the HDR numbers are high, it’s the SDR number that impressed us.

In Standard mode, we measured the UR9’s peak brightness at 2,486 nits, which is the kind of level that elite OLEDs reach in HDR — it's way beyond what they can do in SDR. Considering some sports are broadcast in SDR, this number means watching in daytime sports should be a breeze for RGB TVs, especially because the Hisense UR9 and Samsung R95H both have a matter anti-reflective coating.

You’d think this new tech will cost seriously premium money, but again you might be pleasantly surprised. The UR9 75-inch is available for roughly $3,000 / £3,500: again, that's cheaper than rival OLEDs. We’re waiting on prices for other brands, but we’d expect them to be in a similar region.

We’re still early doors in our testing of RGB TVs, but it’s an exciting tech for sure, and for it to be priced at this level this early is only good news. If these TVs prove to be the real deal, they could become the number one choice for sports.

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If you're thinking about upgrading your TV in time for the World Cup, you may already be discovering that the world of TVs is incredibly confusing these days. With different screen-tech options, a wide range of sizes, and prices ranging from a few hundred dollars or pounds to several thousand, making a decision isn't straightforward.

Don't worry, because we're here to help. Our team of reviewers has tested the best TVs on the market, paying particular attention to sports viewing, since live sports demands smooth handling of fast-moving action. And in this guide, I'll explain the features that matter most when buying a TV for sports, and why they're important.

Note that not everything you should consider will be listed on the box. I've highlighted the key things to look out for, but much of this information is more likely to be found in reviews and online store descriptions, rather than on the packaging itself.

Good upscaling and motion handling

Technically two features, but upscaling and motion handling go hand in hand to deliver clarity when watching sport — and if only one of the two is good, you’ll end up disappointed.

Upscaling is the process by which a 4K TV takes lower-resolution video and turns it into higher-resolution video to fill all of its pixels. Most people won’t be able to watch the World Cup in 4K natively, so upscaling will be necessary. There are many ways that TVs can do this, and many models these days will advertise themselves as using AI-assisted upscaling.

Motion handling is a similar process but for the movement of objects on the screen. A TV will tweak the image to improve the appearance of objects in motion, because in digital video, fast movement of something like a ball being kicked is difficult for video encoders to keep up with. This means it can lose a lot of detail in motion, causing fast-moving objects — such as a football — to appear blurred or smeared, or even leaving ghostly trails behind them.

Motion handling is designed to track fast-moving elements such as the ball and players, then process them to reduce blur and other motion issues to action is clear and easier for the viewer to follow. Some TVs can even generate new frames, creating the impression of a higher frame rate and smoother-looking motion.

The downside of poorly implemented motion handling – in some cheaper models, for example – is that such changes can look odd and unnatural. The ball might have an odd halo around it, players will appear strangely hard-edged, and the overall look will be very artificial, instead of naturally more detailed.

And this is the reason motion handling and upscaling tech need to work together to deliver the best results. For example, an upscale might be adding plenty of detail, but if motion processing is poor, that detail can become blurred in fast-action shots and difficult to see . Equally, if motion processing is great but the upscaler is adding weird edges to the ball, that again will undo the hard work.

LG’s OLED TVs, such as the LG C5 or LG G6, are excellent at upscaling and motion, as are Samsung’s higher-end TVs, including the Samsung QN90F and Samsung S95F. Sony’s TVs had a great reputation for this for years, but most recently we’ve found LG and Samsung to be superior. TCL and Hisense TVs generally handle these elements well in the more mid-range models, with the Hisense U8QG and TCL QM7K (both are US models) being especially impressive for their respective prices. Amazon’s Ember QLED TV is also decent out of the box compared to most budget-friendly TVs, as is the Roku Plus Series in the US.

Good screen uniformity

You might have heard this talked about as the "dirty screen effect". Basically, screen uniformity is a TV's ability to display an evenly lit image across the entire screen, without patches that appear darker. It's an issue that mainly afflicts LCD-based TV, including LED, QLED, mini-LED and RGB models.

LCD TVs work by shining a backlight made of LEDs through a grid of pixels, and the design of this backlight plays a major role in screen uniformity. If LEDs are unevenly arranged or lit, some areas of the screen can appear slightly darker or brighter than others. This is especially noticeable in scenes where there are large areas of solid colour – the grass on a football field, for example.

If your TV's screen uniformity is poor, you'll see odd dark patches rippling across the field as the camera follows the ball. Some people might mistake it for dust, hence the informal name.

The larger a TV, the more susceptible it can be to the dirty screen effect, simply because there’s a bigger area that needs to be lit evenly. This is why opting for a super-large budget model can sometime work against you, since they're less likely to come with the higher-quality backlighting required to maintain consistent screen uniformity.

While you can’t know for sure how a particular TV will perform, you can get a clue by considering the number of "dimming zones" listed in a TV's specs. In general, more dimming zones means more control over the backlight, which often goes hand in hand with a higher number of LEDs in the panel and better screen uniformity.It's also worth checking out reviews where people discuss screen uniformity.

I’ve talked about LED TVs a lot here — but what about OLED? In theory, OLED TVs display issues with screen uniformity, because every single pixel is its own LED. OLEDs can have problems with the evenness of the image, but it’s more likely to be the result of an actual fault rather than just a poor-value TV.

A reflection-beating screen

Watching sports generally means a lot of daytime viewing, and that tends to mean a lot of light. Even if you’re watching in the evening, you might still have lots of lights on in your room. The glossy screens of most TVs means they reflect like a mirror, making it difficult to see what’s on-screen.

Mirror-like reflections are particularly distracting, not only because they pull your attention away from the game, but also because your eyes will naturally try to focus on the reflection, rather than the image on the TV. Since the reflection appears to sit at a different distance to the TV image, constantly refocusing between the two can cause eyestrain.

TVs use a several methods to reduce reflections, and almost all TVs have a polarizer built in to help control how light travels through the panel. However, in budget TVs this can be very basic, and so won’t appear to make a huge difference in bright rooms.

So, in a more affordable TV, higher brightness can often present the best method of counteracting any reflections. Mini-LED TVs excel here because they use a huge number of tiny LEDs, allowing them to produce much higher brightness across the whole screen over what OLED TVs can achieve.

Some TVs also have specific anti-reflection layers. Samsung’s higher-end mini-LED and OLED TVs come with a “Glare Free" coating, which is basically a matte layer that scatters light rather than reflecting it. Any reflections instead appear as a dim haze rather than an object of focus, making it more easily handled by the TV's own brightness to overcome and therefore less distracting for the viewer. Hisense has also added a less-aggressive matte layer to its high-end and mid-range mini-LED TVs. The LG G6 OLED TV includes a very impressive layer that massively reduces the brightness of mirror-like reflections.

Basically, if you’ll be watching your TV in a bright room, then the higher the level of brightness in your TV the better — and a premium TV with an extra anti-reflection layer will help even further.

Sound that extends beyond the screen

When you're watching the World Cup, you want to feel immersed in the atmosphere of the event, and the sound is a major part of that. If the crowd noise seems confined to the TV itself, it’s hard to forget that you’re simply watching a screen. But when the sound feels like it's coming from beyond the box, you'll feel more like you’re part of the action.

Similarly, audio with deeper bass and clearer highs will deliver a more immersive feeling, because drums, stamping feet, voices and the roaring of a whole crowd will sound more full and realistic.

Once again, while there’s no way to know for sure from the specs alone if a TV will deliver a decent, you can make an educated guess.

Budget TVs are likely to have a very basic speaker system, usually comprising just two small speakers that point downwards. As such, their ability to engulf you in audio will be limited. If a TV has just a 2.0-channel speaker system, odds are that will be small-sounding.

A TV with forward-firing or side-firing speakers is far more likely to deliver expansive audio. Look for models whose specs feature a bass system (either a subwoofer or just passive bass radiators), which achieve a much fuller sound.

The good news is that mid-range TVs and upwards are increasingly capable of delivering full, well-handled sound straight out of the box. Models such as the TCL QM7K and Hisense U7 perform well in this area, but step up to the TCL QM8K, Hisense U8 or especially the Samsung QN90F, and you'll experience a much bigger and more spacious feel.

Of course, another way to ensure superb sound quality is with a soundbar or speaker system. Around this time of year, you'll find plenty of TV deals with soundbars thrown in, or offered at a low price, so keep a lookout. It’s possible that a mid-price TV with an affordable soundbar turns out to be the best-value combination overall for mixing a big screen with big sound.

A big screen size balanced with price

A lot of people looking to buy a TV for World Cup viewing will be tempted to go for the biggest screen possible, and there many huge sizes available for not much more than the cost of an 65-inch model, which will tempt people even more so to go big.

But big isn't necessarily best, because of all the factors I’ve mentioned above. All the potential dangers I’ve mentioned. Poor motion handling, weak detail, uneven screen uniformity, distracting reflections and limited sound are all more noticeable on a larger screen, where flaws have nowhere to hide.

If you have a budget of $1,000 to spend, you could buy a basic 85-inch TV, or a good 75-inch model, or a higher-quality 65-inch set. How you balance size, quality and budget is ultimately a personal choice, but it's important to note that unless your budget increases alongside the screen size, you’ll usually be trading performance for acreage.

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The LG B5 was one of my favorite OLED TVs in 2025. It delivered detailed, contrast-rich picture quality and came with a full suite of gaming features that made it one of the best gaming TVs on the market. Its launch prices may have been too close to its more premium sibling the LG C5, but as 2025 went on, the B5’s prices dropped and it became an excellent value option and arguably the star of Black Friday.

Naturally then, its successor, the LG B6, has some big shoes to fill. In the lead up to the B6’s release, it’s been shrouded in mystery. We were given tons of details about the LG G6 and LG C6, both of which earned five stars in my respective reviews of them, and are on course to be two of 2026’s best OLED TVs — but we heard next to nothing about the LG B6.

We speculated that it might be using the new OLED SE panel, a cheaper, but brighter OLED panel from LG Displays that the brand said could hit up to 1,000 nits. We saw the new OLED SE panel in action with Panasonic’s new OLED, the Z86C, and the brightness was definitely there.

Now, the B6 has actually arrived in our testing lab and I had to put it alongside its predecessor to see how they compared… and it turned out far weirder and more complicated than I ever expected.

A boost in brightness… sort of

The LG B-series has been producing the same level of brightness measurements for years, despite LG's step-up C-series and G-series counterparts hitting new heights.

That seems to have changed for the B6, in one area at least. The B6 had a measured peak HDR brightness of 895 nits in Cinema Home and 835 nits in Filmmaker Mode. This is a very healthy jump over the B5’s 668 nits peak HDR brightness (measured in Cinema mode).

There were shifts in fullscreen brightness too, in both SDR and HDR. The B6 was roughly 20 nits brighter in Cinema Home compared to the B5 in both SDR and HDR — it's not a lot, but anything is welcome.

How did this translate into real-world viewing? In some scenes, peak areas were visibly brighter on the B6. When John speaks to the hotel desk clerk in Dark City, the desk lamp demonstrated the brighter highlights of the B6, as it looked more impactful and created stronger perceived contrast.

The B5 still delivered strong contrast with arguably deeper black tones, but the B6 had the brightness advantage to more impactful contrast overall.

I then switched over to the desert scenes from Lawrence of Arabia. As Lawrence and his guide fetch some water from a well, the white sands surrounding them had more impact on the B6. While they still had solid brightness on the B5, the B6’s boosted peak brightness levels were on show.

However, as the scene went on, I noted that the white sands within the scene had a greener tint to them in some shots. In other shots, the green tint would appear in the B5, but overall it was more obvious on the B6.

Green tint is sometimes an issue with WOLED panels, and has been discussed at length online — especially with LG’s OLEDs. I wrote about it during my LG C6 and LG C5 comparison, where I was happy to see that the C6 had eliminated this, making the C5 look more green. I decided to see if it was obvious on other content.

Green tint

I switched the type of scene completely and opted for The Batman, in order to see if the green tint was obvious in darker scenes: boy, was it.

In the subway fight scene, as Batman stands over his defeated foes, the green tint was very obvious on the B6. The light reflected from the left side of the screen (from the subway exit) took on a green tone, whereas on the B5 it was much closer to the accurate tones I'd expect.

The same was true in later scenes, as the green tint was noticeable against brown tones of brick walls of an aerial shot of Gotham and as Batman walks down a dimly-lit corridor.

I decided to try out some scenes with lots of pure white, namely scenes of snow from the Spears & Munsil UHD Benchmark Blu-ray, viewed in HDR10 and mastered at 1,000 nits.

I was surprised to see that the B5’s white tones were more vibrant and punchy throughout, delivering higher perceived brightness over the newer B6, despite what the measurements above said. While I can't confirm the physics of it, I suspect that the green tint on the B6 was having an effect on the perceived 'pop' of the white tones.

Colors

It was time to try out some colorful scenes. In some shots from the Spears & Munsil footage, such as an orange butterfly, the B6 demonstrated richer, deeper colors compared to the B5. Another shot of a cliffside with the sun rising over it showed the B6 had a more accurate color profile and that nice extra hit of brightness.

Putting on the Wizard and I scene from Wicked, both TVs delivered strong vibrant colors that looked accurate. The pink flowers over Elphaba’s head popped on both screens nicely, while the green of Elphaba’s skin also looked accurate on both TVs.

The yellow stone of the walls and pillars appeared brighter on the B6 and took on a darker tone on the B5. Looking closer, the B5 actually bordered on having that green tint, but it wasn’t as obvious.

This was true of other scenes throughout Wicked, with both the B6 and B5 doing a great job with Glinda’s pink room and dresses throughout, as well as faithfully reproducing the rich emerald green and gold of the train as it arrives into Emerald City. At times, the B5 would show flashes of a green tint; at other times, the B6 would.

One additional wrinkle I found is that the B6's measured HDR color gamut coverage in both BT.2020 and DCI-P3 color spaces has dropped compared to the B5. It registered 72.5% of BT.2020 and 97.4% of DCI-P3, where the B5 measured 74.85% and 99.5% respectively.

While the latter DCI-P3 result of the B6 is still above the 95% threshold we really want to see, it was still odd to see it drop and may be related to the colors seeming inconsistent at times.

Check out the full measurements for the B6, B5 and C6 below. A quick note: I used Movie mode for the B5's HDR brightness when I tested it last year, but I stick with Filmmaker Mode for the B6 and C6.

A new appreciation

Overall, I find this comparison frustrating, but enlightening. Viewed in isolation, these are two very good TVs, but it’s hard to ignore any issues I’ve spotted once I’ve seen the two side-by-side.

The green tint on the B6 unit I have was worrying, and while it's possible that I was unlucky and got a panel especially prone to it, that would have implications for the uniformity of quality in the panels, so that would be its own issue to discuss. I contacted LG about what I was seeing, and the company declined to comment without a representative being able to see the screens in person.

While it's not confirmed if the B6 uses the newer OLED SE panel, the brightness increase makes me think it's likely. Maybe it's teething problems with a new panel, but I can't be sure.

If I had to recommend a TV between the two, I’d opt for the B5. Not only was it the more consistent of the two overall, but it’s also a heck of a lot cheaper. A 65-inch B5 costs $999 / £1,199 / AU$2,199, whereas the recently launched 65-inch B6 costs $1,999 / £2,399 / AU$2,495.

It’s worth noting there is a better value B6E model available in the UK that costs £1,799, and LG told me that the only real difference is aesthetic and a lack of HDR Precision Master Pro and Precision Sound Pro features, neither of which I like to use anyway based on my testing so far.

But really, my main takeaway is a renewed appreciation for just how good the LG C6 is. Not only does it have a new processor, which seems to have fixed the green tint issue, but it’s a lot brighter with better detail and contrast, earning every one of its five stars.

While it is pricier, with a 65-inch model costing $2,699 / £2,599 / AU$3,995, it’s worth the investment in my opinion, thanks to its upgrades — especially in the UK, where the difference is so minimal.

As stock of last year’s LG OLEDs seems to be dwindling quickly in several retailers, I suspect the C6 will become the big-ticket LG OLED of 2026, and right now I think I'll be strongly recommending that OLED buyers spend the extra to upgrade to it.

• TCL's SQD mini-LED TVs get UK pricing, ranging from £1,099 to £3,999
• Sizes from 55 inches to 98 inches
• We're impressed with the tech in our first review

TCL's C8L premium TV and its C7L mid-range TV have launched in the UK, and they're priced very competitively against the LG C-series OLED TVs.

The TVs use mini-LED with TCL's new Super Quantum Dot (SQD) technology, with sizes ranging from 55 inches to 98 inches. Pricing is very aggressive, with the cheapest model coming in at just £1,099 and the range-topper a still reasonable £3,999.

We haven't tested the UK-focused TCL C8L TV just yet. But we've spent weeks testing the same tech in the US-focused TCL QM8L TV, and we're very impressed. It delivers a bright picture, minimizes the light blooming effect of LCD screens in high-contrast scenes, and comes with effective hands-free voice control.

Why we're tempted by these TVs in the run-up to the World Cup

A lot of people will be thinking of buying a new TV for the World Cup, and the excellent performance of the LG C6 OLED TV will mean it's probably high on people's lists as an option — but TechRadar's TV team has been discussing it, and we think that for a lot of people, the TCL models will be a more tempting proposition.

Obviously, the panel technology is very different, with TCL going for mini-LED rather than LG's OLED. That means the TCL is very bright, although it's backlit where the LG is self-emissive.

That usually means a dramatic difference in contrast levels compared to the inky blacks of OLED, but in our review of the TCL QM8L (the equivalent of the TCL C8L in the UK) we were very impressed by how well it controlled backlight bloom. In fact, we thought it was a pretty strong contender for our best TVs of 2026 line-up.

The C7L model has up to 2,176 precise dimming zones and the C8L up to 4,032, and the two ranges come with HDR10+, Dolby VIsion HQ and IMAX Enhanced viewing. Bang and Olufsen-branded audio delivers a 2.1-channel across the range with Atmos support.

We were also impressed with the color range offered in the SQD tech, which is now able to hit the same kind of coverage of the DCI-P3 HDR color gamut as OLED TVs can.

And the brightness is a major factor — the QM8L is capable of 760 nits of fullscreen brightness, which will really help it to overcome reflections if you're watching during the daytime. The LG C6, by comparison, hits 245 nits. Yes, the TCL can be three times brighter — you'll really see that difference in practice.

And then this is all balanced with what screen size you can get for the price, because people are increasingly looking to buy bigger TVs.

The recommended retail prices for the TCL C7L, TCL C8L and LG C6 are:

LG's range includes two smaller sizes, but if we compare like to like you're looking at £1,799 for a 55-inch C6 and just £1,199 for the same sized TCL C8L, before the inevitable retail discounting kicks in.

That's a lot of money, and if you've been thinking of getting a big TV in time for the World Cup that means you could get a much bigger and even brighter TV from TCL than you would with an LG OLED: the same £1,799 for the 55-inch LG would get you a 75-inch TCL C7L with money to spare.

There are lots of reasons to choose the LG OLED still: we prefer its smart TV software to the Google TV used on the TCL, and the contrast of OLED is ultimately better, especially for cinephiles.

But TCL's tech took a step up this year, and the two are on par in so many ways, including on having four HDMI 2.1 ports for gaming. And at these prices, we think a lot of people will be tempted to get a bigger TV for the same price.

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I’ve now fully tested the LG C6, the brand’s mid-range OLED for 2026, and can say it deserves every bit of its five-star rating. It delivers superb picture quality, with authentic contrast and punchy, natural colors, delivering a gaming experience that's up there with the best gaming TVs.

While I expect the C6 will be high of many people's list of the best OLED TVs to watch on Black Friday, when there should be plenty of deals, launch time is always an interesting time of year. This is because last year’s models are often available for significantly less, so despite the C6 being a major upgrade over its predecessor — and one of 2025’s best TVs, the LG C5 — it can be tempting to opt for last year’s equivalent instead.

We’re in an interesting situation, however, where the LG G5 — last year’s flagship LG OLED — is available for the same price as the LG C6. Naturally, you'd assume that it’s a no-brainer: buy the G5. But since I had both TVs available for testing, I decided to run them side-by-side using reference scenes to see which actually offers better value for money. All of these tests were conducted in Filmmaker Mode with default settings.

Brightness

The LG G5 uses a Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel, while the 65-inch C6 I used for testing uses a standard WOLED panel. This means the G5 has a significant advantage in measured brightness over the C6. We measured the G5’s peak HDR brightness at 2,268 nits in Filmmaker Mode, compared to the C6's 1,438 nits, also in Filmmaker Mode. For full-screen HDR brightness, the G5 measured 331 nits, whereas the C6 measured 245 nits.

These are big differences in favor of the G5, but how does it translate in real-world viewing? Watching the desert scenes in Lawrence of Arabia, the G5’s higher brightness showed up as brighter white sands with more pop compared to the C6. The whites on the soldier and Prince Faisal’s uniform deliver more punch on the G5, too. The C6 still displays very good brightness throughout the movie, but the G5 has the edge.

Looking at some scenes showing snow from the Spears & Munsil demo footage, again, saw brightness on the G5 look punchier, with whites more vibrant in any scene with lots of bright tones.

Colors

Both TVs also delivered exceptional colors, with plenty of vibrancy and realism. In Lawrence of Arabia, the striking reds of the soldier’s sashes and flags looked more dynamic on the G5, boasting higher color brightness. While the same colors still looked punchy on the C6 with decent brightness, the G5 had that little bit more. The same was true of the blue sky in the early desert scenes: the G5 had that extra pop, but the C6 did an excellent job, too.

One color that had a more obvious impact on the G5 was the sandy browns of the desert dunes and rocks. The browns seemed to really jump off the screen in comparison to the C6, although it could be argued that the latter delivered these with a more natural look.

I switched to Wicked next, known for its vivid colors. Once again, both TVs did a fantastic job capturing colors throughout the movie, delivering them with plenty of pop and dazzle. But once again, the G5 had the edge: the pink flowers in a tree that Elphaba stands beneath looked more vibrant compared to the C6. The glittering green and gold of the train to Emerald City again looked punchier on the G5, aided by its higher brightness.

However, there were some scenes where the C6 looked better, in particular when it came to delivering natural colors. The green of Elphaba’s skin, more toned down than the Emerald City, looked more realistic on the C6. The sandstone-colored walls of Shiz also appeared more authentic on the C6, where they took on a more golden tone on the G5.

Contrast

Right off the bat (pun intended), both TVs showed superb contrast. As Batman stalks around the crime scene in Mayor Mitchell’s home, both TVs demonstrated an excellent balance between the light tones of lamps, torches and flashbulbs with the dark tones of Batman’s costume, the police uniforms, and the dark-wood room.

Looking closer, the G5 had the advantage when it came to highlights from the aforementioned torches, creating a stronger perceived contrast. However, viewing in dimmed conditions, I found myself drawn to the C6. While highlights weren't as vibrant, its contrast felt more authentic and natural, better suiting the tone of the movie.

In pitch-black conditions, during the subway fight scene, both TVs showed great shadow detail with the panelling of the walls in the background. While these details were clearer on the G5, it also demonstrated raised dark tones, with blacks took on a slightly gray hue. They again appeared more natural-looking on the C6, I thought.

Using a brighter but still high-contrast movie, Alien: Romulus, I was surprised by how close the two TVs looked in Dolby Vision. The G5 had slightly more brightness in the stars against the black of space or the various colored lights in the blacked-out hallways, but the C6’s contrast looked just as good. Switching to HDR, the G5 gained more brightness — but, again, the C6’s natural contrast stood out.

Price is important

So, which TV should you go for? My personal favorite is the G5 with its more colorful and brighter scenes overall, particularly those in Lawrence of Arabia. But I did still find myself drawn to the C6 for darker, more high-contrast scenes in movies such as The Batman as it looked more authentic.

Elsewhere, there really isn't much – if anything – to differentiate between the two TVs. Both boast a full suite of gaming features, including 4K 165Hz; both use LG’s webOS smart TV platform; and both deliver solid overall sound — although they could do with a soundbar. The C6 even has the Alpha 11 Gen 3 processor, the successor to the Gen 2 in the G5.

Really, it comes down to price — and at the time of writing (weeks before the C6’s launch), the G5 is better value. The 65-inch model will cost you about $2,499 / £2,299 (availability seems scarce in Australia), whereas the C6 65-inch costs $2,699 / £2,599 / AU$3,995. That means you can get a flagship OLED for cheaper than a mid-range model. As we near Black Friday later this year, the C6 could see some big discounts, at which point it becomes the better option.

On the surface, the G5 is the more striking TV and it really is fantastic. The C6 is also fantastic. You’re honestly spoilt for choice between these two and it really does come down to price and personal preference.

This week, Apple announced it's set to pay out millions to iPhone users over its Siri AI promises, and Google unveiled a different kind of Fitbit.

To catch up on all that and more, scroll down to read our recap of the week's seven biggest tech news stories.

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7. Google’s $3 ChromeOS USB sold out

Last month, Google and Back Market announced a USB stick that could convert many old laptops into a basic Chromebook in a matter of minutes.

This week, the drive sold out, though a fresh batch of ChromeOS converters should be available soon.

The reason you might want to switch is ChromeOS is much less demanding than Windows and macOS. Sure, it has some limitations when it comes to app selection, but if it means you can use your aged laptop instead of needing to buy a new one, that’s a major win.

So if you’re looking to revamp your old machine, take a look at ChromeOS Flex.

• Read the full story: Google's $3 USB stick for revamping old laptops with ChromeOS Flex has sold out

6. Third time's the charm for Star Fox?

Japanese gaming giant Nintendo shocked us all with the sudden reveal of a new Star Fox for Switch 2... kind of. Simply titled Star Fox, the upcoming game is actually a remake of Star Fox 64, which originally released for Nintendo 64 back in 1997.

That game was already remade for both Nintendo 3DS (as Star Fox 64 3D) and Wii U (with Star Fox Zero), and many fans were expecting a wholly new entry to come next.

Still, it looks impressive with cutting-edge graphics, new character designs, and an exclusive competitive online battle mode. That's on top of support for a wealth of Switch 2 features like GameShare and GameChat, not to mention Joy-Con 2 mouse controls.

• Read the full story: Star Fox 64 is getting yet another remake

5. Google I/O-themed Android Show announced

Ahead of Google I/O — the company’s annual developer conference — we’ll be getting The Android Show: I/O Edition, which should give us a good look at what’s in store for Android 17.

Last year, for reference, the Android Show included a look at Google’s Material 3 Expressive interface redesign, along with Gemini Live, Gemini across new devices like watches and TVs, and new safety and security tools.

This year, we’re expecting The Android Show to showcase features such as a new Liquid Glass-like look, App Lock, and a motion assist feature to help cut down your motion sickness.

• Read the full story: 5 Android 17 features that could be announced at Google's pre-I/O Android reveal

4. Vine came back?!

Vine spearheaded short-form video content in the 2010s, and it’s coming back as a new platform called Divine, which is being funded by the co-founder of Twitter, Jack Dorsey — the same guy who killed it in 2017.

As well as hosting a nostalgic catalog of over 500,000 of some of its most famous six-second videos, Divine won’t rely on a singular algorithm and will allow you to select how content reaches you through four options: Home feed, Discovery, Trending, and Hashtag feed.

But nostalgia is just one of the platform’s aims, and it’s also taking a stance against AI-generated content by implementing a series of measures, including a user reporting system, machine-learning detection, and human-in-the-loop (HITL) techniques to ensure that you only view content created by humans.

Divine is invite-only for now, but the platform has plans for a wider expansion in the coming months.

• Read the full story: Vine is coming back, and it’s being relaunched by the guy who killed it

3. We reviewed the LG C6 OLED TV

We released our LG C6 review, and the TV earned the full five stars. Not only does it carry across everything we loved about its predecessor, the LG C5, but it delivers some great upgrades. The C6 comes with a new, faster processor, the Alpha 11 AI Gen 3, which is also used in the flagship LG G6 OLED. The C6 also delivers better color accuracy and has received a nice brightness boost compared to the C5.

Its overall picture quality is excellent, it's a phenomenal gaming TV, and its webOS smart TV is one of the best around. The C6 has easily set the benchmark for OLED TVs in 2026. Our review was for the 65-inch model, which uses the standard WOLED panel. We’re hoping to review one of the Primary RGB Tandem OLED models (the 48, 77, and 83-inch models) later this year.

• Read the full story: I tested the LG C6 over two weeks

2. Google Fitbit Air flew in

We've got a new Fitbit! The much-teased Google Fitbit Air has broken cover, and it's a cheap screenless Fitbit to challenge the likes of Whoop in the "focus wearable" space. It's pretty simple, as trackers go — a straightforward data collection PPG sensor with a gyroscope, temperature sensor, and so on, with a choice of bands and all the information available in-app.

But it's the app that makes this interesting: Fitbit is rebranding as Google Health, and the Fitbit Premium subscription has morphed into a comprehensive AI fitness coach. This is a mandatory change, even for existing Premium users, with the update rolling out over the next few weeks.

• Read the full story: The Google Fitbit Air finally breaks cover

1. Apple paid for its AI troubles

Apple’s delayed Siri features have caused plenty of headaches for iPhone owners, and now Apple is set to pay for its AI issues, literally. That’s because this week we heard details of a class action lawsuit it had settled in December, in which it has agreed to pay customers a portion of $250 million — and you could be owed up to $95 per device.

The case claimed that Apple had promoted “AI capabilities that did not exist at the time, do not exist now, and will not exist for two or more years.” It also alleged that Apple’s Siri advertisements “saturated the internet, television, and other airwaves to cultivate a clear and reasonable consumer expectation that these transformative features would be available upon the iPhone's release.”

To make a claim, you’ll need to be able to prove you bought a qualifying device once Apple starts inviting claims (which should happen within 45 days of May 5).

• Read the full story: Delayed Siri features have cost Apple a massive $250 million

LG C6 OLED TV: Two-minute review

The LG C6 has a tough act to follow, because the LG C5 was one of the best TVs I tested in 2025. So I'm happy to report that not only does the LG C6 do everything the C5 can do, but its Alpha 11 AI Gen 3 image processor — the same one you’ll find in the flagship LG G6 TV — delivers a significant brightness boost and more refined picture quality overall, making the C6 a solid upgrade over its predecessor.

The 65-inch LG C6 I tested is priced at $2,699 / £2,599 / AU$3,995 at launch, which is the same launch price as the C5 in the US and Australia, but is cheaper in the UK, despite the upgrades.

It’s worth noting that the larger 77-inch and 83-inch models now fall under a new designation as the LG C6H, and use the upgraded Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 OLED panel found in the flagship LG G6 and LG W6 models. As a result, they’ll likely perform somewhat differently to the model I tested, and we’re not including them as part of this review — we plan to review the C6H separately.

The C6’s picture quality is fantastic. Colors are punchy, vibrant and natural all at the same time, looking more accurate than the picture on last year’s C5 in my side-by-side testing. Its contrast is superb, with deep blacks, punchy highlights and refined shadow detail.

Textures are crisp, motion is smooth and natural, and it upscales non-4K HDR sources well. It does suffer from reflections in bright rooms, and I did notice some banding in gray areas, but this isn’t enough to detract from its overall quality, which is up there with that of the best OLED TVs.

Its built-in sound is solid overall. The AI Sound Pro mode delivers refined bass, great accuracy and clear dialogue. Dolby Atmos effects aren’t as pronounced as I’d like, and the soundstage can feel narrow at times, so while its sound is decent, I’d still connect one of the best soundbars to the LG C6 for a more cinematic experience.

The C6 is a phenomenal gaming TV. It delivers a full list of gaming features, including 4K 165Hz in the C-series for the first time, and its razor-sharp performance will make gamers very happy. Pair this with its awesome picture quality, and the C6 sets the bar as a best-in-class gaming display.

LG’s webOS continues to be one of the top smart TV platforms around, and while there are no big upgrades this year other than more generative AI options, the settings menus have been streamline to make navigation easier, and thanks to its new processor, performance is smoother than ever.

Ads at the top of the home page and on the screensaver are still an issue, but it’s nothing you won’t find on other smart TVs. Ultimately, webOS 26 is still great.

The C6 is a nice step up over the LG C5, and is very good value for what it delivers. However, the C5 is significantly cheaper, and still available at the start of 2026, so if you don’t want to wait for C6 prices to drop, the C5 is a much cheaper option right now.

For UK users looking for a 65-inch TV, I would also recommend the Philips OLED910 — it’s effectively a flagship OLED at a mid-range price. As the C6’s prices drop later in the year, though, it’ll become better value.

LG C6 review: Prices & release date

• Released in May 2026
• 42-inch: $1,399 / £1,299 / AU$1,995
• 48-inch: $1,599 / £1,399 / AU$2,395
• 55-inch: $1,999 / £1,799 / AU$2,995
• 65-inch: $2,699 / £2,599 / AU$3,995

The LG C6 is available in 42-65-inch models, with the 77-inch and 83-inch models now listed as a new model called the LG C6H, which uses the upgraded Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 OLED panel, as seen in the LG G6. I haven’t included the C6H’s pricing here, as we plan to review it later.

The 65-inch C6 I tested is launching at $2,699 / £2,599 / AU$3,995, which is the same price the C5 launched at in the US and Australia in 2025, but is cheaper than the C5’s launch price in the UK.

LG C6 review: Specs

LG C6 review: Benchmark results

LG C6 review: Features

• Alpha 11 AI Gen 3 processor is flagship-class with better color handling
• Gaming features are as good as it gets right now
• Dolby Vision and Atmos, but not HDR10+, DTS or Dolby Vision 2

The LG C6 is the mid-range OLED in LG’s 2026 TV lineup, sitting above the entry-level LG B6, and below the flagship LG G6 and the revived super-thin LG Wallpaper TV, known as the W6.

As mentioned, there are two LG C6 models this year: the standard C6 and the C6H. The former is available in sizes 42-65-inch, and uses what LG Display officially calls a "Tandem WOLED" panel, while the latter is available in 77-inch and 83-inch sizes only, and uses the "Primary RGB Tandem 2.0" OLED panel that’s also used in the flagship LG G6.

The C6 does, however, come equipped with a new processor across all its sizes: the Alpha 11 AI Gen 3, which is the same processor that's used in the step-up G6 and W6 OLEDs. This supports an upgraded Brightness Booster, more refined upscaling, and picture enhancements such as 13-bit image processing (12-bit color plus one bit of brightness). It also supports 11.1.2-channel audio upmixing with its AI Sound Pro mode.

Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos are supported, but once again there’s no support for HDR10+ or DTS, and LG has no plans to support Dolby Vision 2 on this TV in the future.

For sound, the C6 comes with LG's usual 2.2-channel speaker system included. In terms of sound profiles, LG has trimmed back the options from eight to four, opting for AI sound modes over traditional sound modes such as Cinema or Sports.

The C6 is fully equipped for gaming, with four HDMI 2.1 ports that support 4K 165Hz (a step up from the 4K 144Hz supported in the C5), full variable refresh rate compatibility including AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync, HGiG HDR, Dolby Vision Gaming, and auto low latency mode.

It comes with LG’s Game Optimizer dashboard, where gaming settings can be instantly accessed and adjusted for optimum performance.

The C6 uses webOS 26 as its smart TV platform, the latest version of LG’s own smart TV software. While there aren’t as many new, headline-grabbing features this time around, AI features such as AI Search and AI Concierge have been refined, menus have been streamlined, with the removal of some picture and sound modes, and some new Quick Card categories have been added.

The C6 also supports all major streaming apps including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV and Prime Video.

• Features score: 5 / 5

LG C6 review: Picture quality

• More accurate colors and refined contrast
• Excellent detail and boosted brightness
• Reflective screen can be an issue in bright conditions

Starting with brightness measurements, the C6 hit 1,438 nits peak HDR brightness (measured on a 10% white window pattern) in Filmmaker Mode. This is a sizable boost over last year’s C5, which clocked in at 1,180 nits in the same test. Standard mode receives a smaller boost, hitting 1,291 nits peak HDR in a 10% window, compared to the C5’s 1,191 nits.

Fullscreen HDR brightness has also received a healthy boost, with the C6 hitting 245 nits in Filmmaker Mode, up 25% from the C5, which registered 195 nits in the same test. In Standard mode, the C6 measured 232 nits compared to the C5’s 200 nits, so again a smaller change, but still positive.

In practice, this not only adds more brightness to SDR sources, but creates stronger contrast between dark and light tones in high-contrast scenes. Whites in particular, such as scenes of snow or white clouds, and any scenes with high peak brightness with the sun as a central feature, get a solid boost to make its picture more impactful over last year’s C5.

The C6 also does a good job with lower-resolution and SDR sources. An HD stream of Fight Club on Disney+ benefitted from upscaled textures and refined contrast, with darker scenes in particular looking great.

A DVD of The Amazing Spider-Man doesn’t quite look like it’s had the full 4K treatment, but textures are very neatly cleaned up, and there’s an injection of brightness to make it much more appealing overall.

I tried out Precision Master HDR Pro, a setting aimed to upscale SDR to HDR quality. While it did add more brightness and sharpened up textures, I found it to be too aggressive, as it created harsh edges around people and objects in The Amazing Spider-Man so I preferred to leave it turned off.

Color reproduction is superb on the LG C6, especially with Dolby Vision sources. In Elemental, streamed on Disney+, the oranges, pinks and purples of the vase as Ember fixes it are vibrant and punchy, with the C6’s new extra brightness adding even more shine to the picture.

In Wicked, as Elphaba stands under a tree in the Wizard & I scene, the pink flowers really pop on screen, but also appear more natural when compared to viewing the same scene on last year’s C5. The green of Elphaba’s skin also looks natural (allowing for the fact that it's green), with colors looking less saturated than on the C5, and for the better here.

It’s no wonder the C6’s colors pop, because it measured 99.7% and 75.8% coverage of the DCI-P3 and BT.2020 color spaces respectively. These are excellent results for a WOLED screen, and the C6 basically matches flagship OLEDs in DCI-P3, which is the most important space for HDR viewing.

It also registered a color accuracy score of Delta-E 1.2, which is fantastic for out-of-the-box settings, and means it’s essentially impossible to tell it apart from ‘perfect’ colors. All these measurements were taken in Filmmaker Mode.

Contrast is excellent on the C6. Watching The Batman, as Batman walks down a hallway, the balance between the dark tones of the wood-paneled walls and the light tones from the lamps are well separated, with each having their own nuances, creating strong contrast.

The same is true in Dark City — as John speaks to the desk clerk, black tones are rich, and contrast nicely with the bright and punchy desk lamp.

The C6 also displays superb shadow detail. Throughout The Batman, objects in dark backgrounds are still visible, such as the back wall of the subway platform or the portraits in Mitchell’s office. Comparing it to the C5, shadowed areas look more accurate, and true to how you’d expect the eye to see them.

Watching dark scenes in a pitch-black room, I did notice that black tones were raised in places. But by changing a few settings, dark areas on screen improved to the point where I was happy with them, without any in-depth calibration needed if you want to follow suit.

I dropped the ‘Near Black Detail’ option to -1 (it's 0 by default), dropped ‘Adjust Contrast’ from 100 to 95, and finally dropped ‘Black Level’ by 1, from the default 50 to 49. This didn’t dim the picture much at all, but improved black levels and contrast overall.

While watching a dimly-lit scene from The Green Knight, I did notice some vertical banding in a gray area of the scene. This was the first and only time I noted it in my test — I tested similarly difficult scenes in other movies — so it’s not enough to affect my score, but it’s something to note, as vertical banding has been a criticism of LG’s OLEDs in the past.

I compared the LG C6 to the LG C5, and the C6 demonstrates a more accurate color temperature, which is clearest when watching black-and-white movies. In Sunset Boulevard, the C6 delivers deep blacks, bright whites and a range of accurate gray tones.

Playing the same scenes on the C5, there's a green tint that affects the accuracy of the picture, and the C6 doesn’t have this issue. The green tint on the C5 isn’t noticeable in scenes full of color (and the TV scored excellent in color accuracy tests), but the starkness of monochrome really highlights it.

The C6 also delivered refined detail across content, with crisp textures that looked 3D-like but also natural and true-to-life. A close-up shot of Batman shows every bit of his stubble and other facial marks with real accuracy.

The C6 has excellent motion handling. I found Standard mode with the Natural motion setting to be perfect for sports (I tested soccer and baseball) and I used the Cinematic Movement motion setting for movies, which has been my go-to for LG for the last couple of years.

Without any processing on, there can be some judder in slow-moving movie shots, but Cinematic Motion worked well for delivering a panning shot of a cliffside cemetery from No Time To Die with natural-looking motion and much-reduced judder.

It’s not all plain sailing for the C6. I found that its reflection handling was merely average, noting some strong mirror-like reflections when watching darker scenes in brightly lit rooms.

While this was expected, I was impressed by the step-up LG G6’s anti-glare coating when I tested it, so I know that LG’s glossy OLEDs can crush reflections when given the tools; it's a shame the C6 didn’t receive the same treatment.

• Picture quality score: 4.5 / 5

LG C6 review: Sound quality

• 2.2-channel speaker system
• Good overall sound quality
• Some sound modes removed

The C6 has a built-in, 2.2-channel speaker array that supports Dolby Atmos, but like last year, there’s no support for DTS. LG has removed some of the traditional sound modes, such as Cinema and Sports, in favor of AI sound modes such as the returning AI Sound Pro and the new Precision Sound Master Pro.

Using the AI Sound Pro mode in my go-to Dolby Atmos scene — the Batmobile chase from The Batman — the C6 delivered great accuracy and detail, with a strong link between the action on screen and the sound. Mapping was very good, as the screech of swerving car tyres and blaring horns passing by off-screen sounded authentic.

The AI Sound Pro profile focuses more on the mid-range this year, which I personally prefer. The changes also meant the bass felt more solid than it did on the LG C5, and while it doesn’t beat the likes of Sony and Panasonic TVs, it was still meaty in places.

Trying out the Precision Sound Master Pro setting, the soundstage did feel wider, and there was more overall volume, but it was personally too bright for my tastes.

I always used the Cinema sound setting for my testing in previous models, so I’m disappointed that this is no longer an option, but AI Sound Pro is a solid alternative.

Still, despite the C6’s solid sound, I’d hook up a soundbar if you want the sound quality to match the picture, as Dolby Atmos effects can get lost and the soundstage can at times feel narrow.

• Sound quality score: 4 / 5

LG C6 review: Design

• Premium design with bezel-less screen looks great
• Metal stand and trim feel high-quality
• UK remote still feels cheap

The C6’s design carries over from last year’s C5. It feels premium but more lightweight than the hefty G6. Its silver metal trim and base makes the TV feel premium. The screen has a near bezel-less design with no real border, giving the picture the full real estate.

The rear panel has a marbled design that adds a nice touch, and the ports of the TV are easily accessible on the rear-side panel, with all four HDMI ports in plain view.

LG’s Magic Remote in the UK does, however, continue to feel cheap compared to other OLED remotes. While it has a useful pointer, its overall build still feels plasticky and light, a far cry from the black, metal rechargeable remote that Philips supplies with its OLEDs. Fingers crossed this changes next year.

• Design score: 4 / 5

LG C6 review: Smart TV & menus

• AI features are becoming smarter
• Streamlined settings menus is very welcome
• Snappy navigation is also an improvement

The LG C6 uses webOS 26 as its smart TV platform, and it’s again one of the best on the market. Quick Cards are a useful tool where relevant apps can be organized by category, such as Music and Game, and new options have been introduced, such as Office and Learning.

The Quick Menu continues to be one of the most useful tools for adjusting popular settings such as picture mode with no fuss — just hit a button and it pops up at the side of the screen, with instant access to common settings, without totally interrupting what you’re watching.

LG has streamlined some settings menus, moving options such as Network and Energy Saving higher up in their category for easier access. Couple this with the new faster Alpha 11 processor and navigation feels easier overall, with better visibility and nice, snappy performance.

AI features such as AI Concierge are more refined, with better recommendations, and new features such as Generative AI can be used to plan activities or create images.

webOS 26 does still have large banner ads at the top of the screen that take up just over a third of the home page, and I did note that whenever the C6 went into screensaver mode it wouldn’t take long before sponsored ads appeared.

Still, these are the only negatives I had with what has consistently been a brilliant smart TV platform, and ads are becoming increasingly common on all platforms.

• Smart TV & menus score: 5 / 5

LG C6 review: Gaming

• 4K 165Hz and full VRR support on all four HDMI ports
• 9.2ms 60Hz / 4.2ms 120Hz input lag time is as good as usual
• Superb performance and picture in gaming modes

The C6 maintains the LG C-series OLED’s reputation for best-in-class gaming performance and features. It supports 4K at 165Hz, variable refresh rate (HDMI spec, FreeSync, and G-Sync), auto low-latency mode, and Dolby Vision Gaming across all four HDMI 2.1 ports.

Activating its Boost mode in the Game Optimizer menu yields a measured 9.2ms (4K 60Hz) and 4.6ms (1080p 120Hz) input delay, a phenomenal result that gamers will be delighted with.

Playing Battlefield V, performance not only felt incredibly smooth as I targeted enemies while running, but looked excellent as well. The desert mission I played was bright and vibrant, and environments were incredibly detailed, with intricate textures in rocks and buildings.

Not much more needs to be said: the C6 is a gaming powerhouse.

• Gaming score: 5 / 5

LG C6 review: Value

• Cheaper launch prices than the LG C5 in the UK
• Excellent picture and features for the price
• But the C5 is a lot cheaper in 2026, and may offer better bang-for-buck

The LG C6 is great value for the performance and features it delivers. It carries across all the elements that made the C5 one of last year’s best TVs, but offers higher brightness, more refined contrast and color, and has an upgraded processor for faster performance.

The 65-inch model I tested costs $2,699 / £2,599 / AU$3,995, which means it’s launching for the same price in the US and Australia as the C5, which is impressive enough, but it’s actually £100 cheaper than the C5’s launch price in the UK, even with all the upgrades.

If you’re looking to buy at the time of writing, however — May 2026 — the C5 remains the best option, with the same 65-inch costing $1,399 / £1,399 / AU$2,599 on average.

If you’re based in the UK and looking for a 65-inch, I’d also strongly recommend the Philips OLED910, which costs £2,199 at 65-inch (£500 cheaper than the C6) and boasts flagship-level brightness and colors, plus a superb built-in Bowers & Wilkins sound system. In smaller 42-55-inch sizes, though, the C5 is still the best option.

The C6 is still a premium TV in the grand scheme of the TV market, but those launch prices are likely to drop quickly. If you want to buy right now, the C5 is still your best value option overall, but as C6 prices drop it will become even better value.

As far as new 2026-released TVs go, I don’t expect many to match it on the combination of features and image quality for the price.

• Value score: 4.5 / 5

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How I tested the LG C6 OLED TV

• Tested over two weeks using HDR and SDR sources
• Tested in variable lighting conditions
• Measurements taken using Portrait Displays' Calman color calibration software

My first steps in testing the LG C6 involved establishing its most accurate picture modes through casual viewing. I landed on Filmmaker Mode for most movies, as well as Cinema Home, and finally Standard for sports and broadcast TV.

I then moved on to critical viewing, using both HDR (4K Blu-ray and 4K streaming) as well as SDR (DVD, Blu-ray and broadcast TV) sources to test the C6's picture. I used these sources to analyze upscaling (of SDR), color, brightness, contrast, textures, detail and motion.

I used a Panasonic DP-UB820 4K Blu-ray player when playing discs including 4K Blu-ray. I also used an Xbox Series X to test the TV's gaming features and performance.

Aside from subjective testing, I also took measurements on the C6 using a Klein K-10A colorimeter (profiled with a Jeti Spectral 15VA Spectroradiometer) and a Murideo Six G 8K Metal test pattern generator, and used Portrait Displays' Calman color-calibration software to record measurements.

To measure the C6's brightness, I used both HDR and SDR white window patterns ranging in size from 1-100%, taking readings in both Filmmaker Mode and Standard picture modes.

I also tested the C6's grayscale and color accuracy, taking an average of the Delta-E values (the margin of error between the test pattern source and what's shown on screen), looking for a result below 3. Anything below this is considered indistinguishable to the human eye.

I measured the coverage of the UHDA-P3 and BT.2020 color spaces, hoping for a result of over 95% for the former.

I also tested the C6's HDR EOTF in 1,000, 4,000 and 10,000 nits. This test shows the C6's accuracy at both light and dark levels. I also measured the C6's Spectral Power Distribution, which demonstrates its color performance, using the Jeti spectroradiometer.

Finally, I used a Leo Bodnar 4K HDMI Input lag Tester to test the C6's input lag in milliseconds.

Read our in-depth overview of how we test TVs at TechRadar.

• First reviewed: May 2026
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With the World Cup only a matter of weeks away, now might be the perfect time to upgrade your TV. We often talk about the benefits of mini-LED TVs for sport here at TechRadar, as they deliver high fullscreen brightness that make them perfect for beating reflections in daytime viewing — and you can get them at really big sizes for great prices.

OLED TVs can go overlooked when it comes to sport, but they really shouldn’t: the best OLED TVs are capable of delivering some of the best motion handling you’d want for fast-moving games, plus beautiful rich colors.

While they’ve struggled historically with reflections in bright rooms due to their more limited fullscreen brightness and glossy screens, some models have found ways around this issue.

As TechRadar’s TV tester, I’ve been fortunate enough to test the very best that OLED has to offer, so I’ve picked the three OLED TVs, to suit different budgets, that I think you should buy if you’re looking for a premium World Cup experience.

My top OLED for sport: Samsung S95F

• Expected 65-inch price: $2,199 / £2,199
• Anti-reflection screen perfect for daytime viewing
• Bold colors and great motion handling

The Samsung S95F was the brand’s flagship OLED in 2025 and it has one huge advantage over other OLEDs for bright-room viewing: its OLED Glare Free 2.0 anti-reflection matte screen. This Glare Free screen is very effective at eliminating mirror-like reflections, so you won't see yourself or the outline of your window in the screen, so it's perfect for watching daytime sport without closing all the blinds.

The S95F also has superb color reproduction, boasting bold, lively colors that will reproduce all the colorful uniforms of the players accurately. It also boasts solid brightness for an OLED TV, hitting a measured 2,135 nits peak HDR and — most importantly — 380 nits of fullscreen HDR brightness in Standard Mode (the mode I would use for sport viewing, based on my experience).

I also thought its built-in sound system was effective, delivering clear dialogue and accurate sound, with the action on screen well connected to the audio, perfect for delivering the loud crowds and commentary of the games.

While my new choice for bright rooms is currently the new LG G6 as it performed well against the S95F in my comparison (though I’m keen to see how the new Samsung S95H/S99H flagship performs), it’s significantly pricier than the S95F. You can get a 65-inch S95F for $2,199/£2,199, while a 65-inch G6 will set you back $3,399/£2,999, so I think the S95F is the better-value pick for sport.

The best mid-range value OLED: LG C5

• Expected 65-inch price: $1,399/£1,399
• Tons of features and smooth performance
• Rich colors and superb motion handling

The ideal mid-range OLED, the LG C5 is a jack-of-all-trades TV that's also master of nearly all of those trades. It has superb picture quality, and its colors are punchy and vibrant, which will deliver the hues of the field and players' kits with some nice bold colors.

The C5 also has great motion handling. While I did find you’ll benefit from activating its Natural motion preset in the settings for sporting viewing, this delivers smooth performance without any motion artefacts or soap opera effect.

The C5 does suffer with reflections in brightly lit rooms. It's peak HDR brightness isn't bad at 1,198 nits, but its 200 nits of fullscreen HDR brightness is low enough that reflections can be visible even in lighter scenes. But still, if you're happy to close off some light in bright rooms — or even just if the placement in the room is favorable — it’s more than capable.

Value is also one of the C5’s best parts. You can pick up a 65-inch LG C5 for $1,399/£1,399, which is an exceptional TV with this much to offer. Not only is it great for sport, but once the World Cup is over, it’s easily one of the best gaming TVs on the market, and is a powerhouse for movies too. We rate it as the #1 pick in our guide to the best TVs overall for a reason!

The best budget OLED for sport: LG B5

• Expected 65-inch price: $999/£1,199
• Most affordable OLED around, but with top features
• Vibrant colors and great motion handling

The LG B5 is a top-notch budget OLED. It still delivers brilliant picture quality with rich colors and strong contras, and while its brightness is low compared to step-up OLEDs — meaning it's very reflection-prone — this is really the only negative I could find for the B5 during my time testing it.

It still has awesome motion handling that will mean World Cup games will be smooth and clear throughout, and all you need to do is pick the Natural motion preset in the settings to get the look for sport.

While the brighter, more colorful Samsung S85F (the B5’s major rival) would be a more logical choice for the World Cup, the B5 is better value right now. A 65-inch B5 costs roughly $999/£1,199, while an S85F in the same price is $1,199/£1,299 — and other than the brightness and color, there’s not a lot to choose from between these two TVs. So for that reason, the B5 is my best budget pick, though if you see a great deal on the Samsung, I definitely would warn you off it.

As a bonus, if you’re looking for a small 48-inch model, the B5 is the only budget OLED available in that size.

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LG Sound Suite H7 review

The LG Sound Suite H7 is the first soundbar in the market to feature Dolby Atmos FlexConnect capabilities — instantly providing a unique option in what is a highly competitive category.

FlexConnect enables the LG Sound Suite H7 to act as something of a hub — you can pair a compatible sub and various surround speakers to the soundbar, and no matter where you place them in the room, you can expect well-optimized sound and Atmos effects.

As I discovered when reviewing the LG Sound Suite Immersive Suite 7 Pro and testing out the LG Immersive Quad Suite 7 — two systems that place the H7 soundbar front and center — FlexConnect works brilliantly. When using a wide variety of configurations, these systems provided impactful and clear sound. It’s a very handy feature, and one that could be useful for those with awkwardly shaped or laid-out living spaces.

Here, though, I wanted to look at the LG Sound Suite H7 soundbar on its own, and assess its quality without the assistance of any W7 subs or M7 surround speakers. Sure, this is a model that’s at its best when paired with other components — as is the case with rivals like the Sonos Arc Ultra. But can it hold its own as a standalone device? Can it compete with the very best Dolby Atmos soundbars?

Let’s begin by taking a look at features on the H7 soundbar. Of course, FlexConnect is great, but there’s a lot more to discover — especially if you download the LG ThinQ app.

One interesting addition is Sound Follow. This optimizes sound not only for your living space, but for your position within it. It works surprisingly well, and although it's not essential, it’s certainly a unique option in LG’s arsenal. On top of this, you can alter the EQ, adjust channel levels, and even cycle between different sound modes.

There’s a decent array of these sound modes, with a bass-boosted option, a vocal-oriented alternative, and an AI Sound configuration. Personally, I found the AI-enabled mode to sound worse than the standard tuning — movie soundtracks lacked balance, and often sounded too bass-heavy. Other than this, you’ll also find an AI upmixing setting, which enables you to convert a stereo signal into a more expansive 9.1.4-channel format.

As well as its various sound modes, the H7 offers a decent amount of connectivity options. Of course, you’ve got the standard HDMI eARC, but you can also make use of a USB connection, or play music and podcasts via a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection.

On the topic of connectivity, though, I do have one key complaint: the LG H7 doesn’t have HDMI passthrough. In 2026, this feels like a huge miss. A lot of even high-end TVs owned by people today are restricted to just two HDMI 2.1 ports, one of which will be the HDMI eARC port. Given that the H7 will take one of those up, you may well be left with just one. That could prove to be a point of contention for owners of multiple modern video game consoles, for instance.

Another feature that some may miss is DTS support. DTS has been missing from a lot of LG’s tech as of late, with the company opting to drop the format from its TVs in 2025. If your TV or video player decodes DTS, it's not really a problem — but it's annoying if you buy all LG. Still the best 4K Blu-ray players, where DTS is most important, can generally decode it.

But you may be wondering by now, just how good does the LG Sound Suite H7 sound? Well, in my view, it’s a very strong performer indeed.

Unsurprisingly, the real highlight here is Dolby Atmos performance. In Top Gun: Maverick, when Tom Cruise flies up and over the head of Ed Harris, the verticality of this move was replicated brilliantly. This is something that a lot of rivals struggle with — especially without overhead speakers for ‘true’ Atmos, but the height channels consistently conjured up excellent effects in my testing.

The H7 also outputs expansive sound with tremendous width, something I found when watching a 4K Blu-ray of The Mask. As the titular character spun around an outdoor area, his movement was tracked well, and it sounded as if he was tornadoing into the corners of our TV testing space. Sure, a full setup with the M7 speakers added more depth and pin-point precision, but the soundbar certainly offered a broad sense of sound on its own.

It was a similar story with music — with Hans Zimmer’s Dream of Arrakis, vocals oozed into the sides of the room, while ambient sound effects felt as if they were crawling along the walls. The bottom line, then, is if you’re looking for excellent Atmos performance, the H7 is a top choice.

Outside of Atmos performance, the H7 is pretty strong too. It gets a lot of the fundamentals right — clear dialogue, impactful bass, and expressive treble all feature. When watching The Boy and the Heron, I was impressed with the snappy and sharp sound of a wooden sword snapping, and even when harsh wind noises entered the fray, the Heron’s monologue was articulated clearly in the mix.

In one scene, a horde of frogs exclaim “JOIN US,” and powerful deep bass seeps in. The room-swallowing low-end was replicated quite well, even at higher volumes, but it wasn’t quite as full-sounding and thunderous as I’ve experienced — largely due to the lack of a sub. Adding the W7 subwoofer will fix this, of course, but that comes at quite the price.

Movies do generally sound great, however. Whether it was The Mask smashing through a glass door with giga impact or dialogue coming through with a true-to-life echo in Maverick, I was satisfied with the H7’s quality.

Is the H7 the most musically adept soundbar I’ve heard? Not quite. With stereo music, you do get distinct channel separation, and commendable attention to detail. However, I sometimes felt as if low-end sounds were a little overstated, leaving vocals or instruments in the mid-range sounding less prominent than I’d like.

With Atmos music, it was similar. Sure, the spatial effects are translated fantastically, and the dynamism of sudden drum hits or pounding bass was striking. But I sometimes felt that vocals in the center could be a touch understated. Some EQ tweaking can help with this, but I prefer models like the Marshall Heston 120 for music.

So, overall, the LG Sound Suite H7 is a very admirable performer, but I want to take a moment to talk about design.

Look, I don’t think this is the prettiest soundbar ever. It’s built to a high standard, but the H7 doesn’t have the flashy modern look of the Sonos Arc Ultra or the striking retro style of the Marshall Heston 60.

It ends up looking a bit generic, which isn’t a major problem — however, the more style-focused might wish for something with more flair. On the positive side, I did really like the soundbar’s display, which is handy for checking volume, source, sound mode, and more.

Another design positive relates to button and port placement. Everything is simple and well-sized, making for a relatively straightforward setup. Speaking of setting up, you can simply plug the HDMI cable and power source in, and you’re ready to go.

I did experience a few difficulties pairing the soundbar using the app, which was a little frustrating, but I had things working after a couple of resets. From there on out, the simple app made my user experience fairly trouble-free.

Let’s finish up by talking about value for money. The LG Sound Suite H7 has a list price of $999 / £899 (about AU$1,400), which, let’s face it, is pretty pricey. You can easily grab a great option that comes with a sub for less than this — the Samsung HW-Q800F, for instance, is regularly cheaper than the H7, and boasts DTS support alongside HDMI passthrough. However, the Sonos Arc Ultra — arguably the H7’s main competition — is in the same ballpark, retailing for $999 / £999 / AU$1,799.

Is the H7 worth it, though? Well, if you want Dolby Atmos FlexConnect and you’re planning to build out a full system, then it could be. Individual components, like the M7 speakers and W7 sub are expensive, and there’s no discount on a full system as of yet. But if you’re looking for a massively expansive overall package, then it remains a great option.

All in all, though, the LG Sound Suite H7 is an astute soundbar that packs in highly convenient FlexConnect technology, awesome Dolby Atmos effects, and impressive overall audio. It’s disappointing to see HDMI passthrough and DTS support off the menu, alongside a more enticing look.

And yes, it’s pricey, although it's competitively priced against Sonos, and can act as a highly capable hub if you’re looking to build out a full FlexConnect system.

LG Sound Suite H7 review: price & release date

• List price of $999 / £899 (about AU$1,400)
• Released in early 2026

The LG Sound Suite H7 soundbar released early into 2026, with the W7 subwoofer and M7 wireless speakers joining it. At $999 / £899 (about AU$1,400), the H7 is by no means cheap, though it is priced pretty competitively against options like the Sonos Arc Ultra and Klipsch Flexus Core 300.

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How I tested the LG Sound Suite H7

• Tested across multiple weeks
• Used at our TV testing space at Future Labs
• Played 4K Blu-Ray, streamed movies and streamed music over Wi-Fi

I tested the LG Sound Suite H7 across the course of multiple weeks. For this review, I used the soundbar on its own, although I made use of its Dolby Atmos FlexConnect capabilities in my review of the LG Sound Suite Immersive Suite 7 Pro and the LG Immersive Quad Suite 7.

During my time with the LG Sound Suite H7, I watched a variety of movies — using the Panasonic DP-UB820 with 4K Blu-rays, and Netflix with Dolby Atmos content. I also connected my phone up to the soundbar for listening to music, and played a wide variety of tracks using Tidal Connect.

More generally, I’ve tested a whole lot of soundbars here at TechRadar, including everything from budget-friendly options — like the Sony HT-SF150 — through to premium alternatives such as the JBL Bar 1300MK2.

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• Samsung Display applied for screen certifications that seem to include the first 83-inch QD-OLED panel
• New 24-inch monitor-size panel is also references
• No official word on a launch or plans for when they'll appear

There's big news in the world of QD-OLED TV: the first 83-inch QD-OLED panel has appeared in certification listings, which suggests that a launch is on the cards.

As FlatpanelsHD reports, the UL Solutions certification database details multiple Samsung Display QD-OLED panels that have been submitted for the organization's QuantumView verification. And one of those panels is labelled QDOLED83.x, where the number refers to the panel size in inches.

The full list starts at 24 inches and runs through 27 inches, 31 inches, 34 inches, 49 inches, 55 inches, 65 inches, 77 inches and 83 inches. Until now, QD-OLED panels have topped out at 77 inches.

The sizes under 55 inches are for monitors rather than TVs, and offer a much-anticipated secret of their own: they appear to confirm rumors of a 24-inch version coming.

When is the 83-inch QD-OLED TV launching?

The short answer: we don't know. The slightly longer answer: Samsung hasn't announced its existence, let alone product plans, pricing or launch dates… but we can make a very well-educated guess

We've had rumors of this 83-inch panel before, and they've proved to be unfounded: the discovery of what was thought to be an 83-inch QD-OLED in Samsung's parts database in late 2024 turned out to be the Samsung S95F, which came in an 83-inch size, but uses a WOLED panel from LG Display for that size, and stuck with QD-OLED for the smaller sizes.

This leak looks much stronger, because it comes from Samsung Display (the part of the company that makes the panels, not the part that makes TVs) directly.

The company uses UL Solutions' QuantumView certification as a marketing angle – so for example last week Samsung's press office was delighted to tell us that Samsung Display's entire QD-OLED line-up has achieved that certification. That press release didn't detail the screen sizes, however.

So far Samsung hasn't listed an 83-inch QD-OLED in its 2026 line-up, and neither has Sony, which also uses Samsung Display panels. But it would be rather strange to get certification for a screen size you don't intend to sell.

So while an announcement doesn't appear to be imminent, I'd expect to see this large model become an option in 2027's TVs. It will probably go through mass manufacturing later in 2026, ready to be assembled in TVs at the end of the year and the start of next year — perfect for the usual TV cycle of announcements at CES and launches during the following April or May.

In meantime, we expect that the 2026-release Samsung S95H/S99H will use Tandem WOLED for its 83-inch model again — though that's no bad thing, given the performance of the LG G6 OLED TV in our review, which uses the same panel.

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LG’s C-series OLEDs are arguably among the most popular TVs released every year, thanks to their versatility, performance, and value for money. While still a premium TV for many, it's often one of the most competitively priced for what it delivers.

Last year’s LG C5 was one of the best TVs I’d tested, and while it didn’t bring tons of changes from the LG C4 – other than a moderate brightness boost and an updated processor with more AI features – it was still a superb TV that brought across everything great about the C4 and built on it further.

The C5’s successor, the LG C6, has landed in our testing labs, and I’ve been putting it through its paces, including placing it side-by-side against the C5. Based on my testing, it’s a solid upgrade, bringing more improvements than the C5 delivered over the C4.

It’s worth noting that the C6 model I’m testing, the 65-inch, uses the same kind of WOLED EX panels that the C-series has used for a while, while the 77 and 83-inch models now use the Primary Tandem RGB 2.0 OLED panel that's also used in the LG G6. These two models now go under a different name as a result: the LG C6H.

The C6 has impressed me in the time I’ve been testing it. Here are my top three things I like about it, and one area where it could be better.

A solid brightness boost

I measured the LG C5 last year at 1,180 nits peak HDR brightness (measured on a 10% window in Filmmaker Mode), and I was pleased with the moderate boost in brightness over the C4 (which clocked in at 1,065 nits with the same tests). It gave highlights and peak brightness areas on screen that little extra pop.

This year, the C6 has provided an even bigger brightness boost, clocking in at 1,438 nits peak HDR brightness (10% window) in Filmmaker Mode. This makes a huge difference in high contrast scenes. In movies like The Batman and Dark City, you can see what the extra brightness has done with lamps in dark-lit hallways, making them bolder and, in turn, delivering stronger perceived contrast.

The C6 has also had a nice fullscreen brightness boost. I measured it at 245 nits full-screen HDR in Filmmaker mode, an increase of 50 nits over the C5’s 195 nits. 50 nits may not seem like much, but in fullscreen for a WOLED TV, it’s a healthy step-up — it's around a 25% improvement, after all.

It helps brighter scenes with even light levels (including sports), and in theory, it should help in brighter rooms to beat reflections (spoiler alert: I’ll be discussing that below).

Goodbye, green tint

Over the past couple of years, some of LG’s OLEDs have had a slight green tint to them. This isn't always noticeable, but it does become more obvious when compared to other brands’ OLEDs.

Despite this, LG’s OLEDs always tend to score well in our color accuracy measurements, often clocking under 1.5. For context, we get these results by averaging the Delta-E values (the margin for error between the signal from the test pattern source and what’s shown on screen), and anything below 3 is considered a great result, since it's indistinguishable from 'perfect' to the human eye.

When viewed in isolation, LG’s OLEDs still look excellent. They always score highly in the picture quality section of our reviews. But, putting the C6 side by side with the C5, it’s clear that the new model looks more accurate.

This difference was most obvious when viewing black and white movies. Watching Sunset Boulevard, the picture looked more accurate in the grayscale tones on the C6, and the green tint became noticeable on the C5. It made the C6’s whites and grays look cooler in temperature, taking on a more blue/white look, which suited the film better.

While it was less obvious on other content such as full-color movies or animation, the C5's green tint was still faintly there, and I found myself drawn to the C6’s picture.

Faster processor, more features, cheaper price

While the 65-inch C6 I’ve been testing may miss out on the Primary Tandem RGB 2.0 panel the 77 and 83-inch C6H is getting, it has received one notable hardware upgrade: the new Alpha 11 AI Gen 3 processor, which is the same used in the flagship G6.

Not only does this mean response times and performance when navigating menus are faster, but it’s getting all the Alpha 11’s picture upgrades, such as 13-bit color processing (12-bit with 1 bit of brightness) and Brightness Booster, which could explain the C6’s big brightness upgrade I discussed above.

The C6 already came with all the C5’s gaming features that made the latter one of the best gaming TVs on the market, but PC gamers are getting more support this year. The C6 supports up to 4K 165Hz, an upgrade over the C5’s 4K 144Hz.

The other great news is that we’re getting these upgrades and cheaper launch prices for the C6 (in the UK at least). I recently reported the C6’s launch prices, and it’s launching cheaper than the C5 did in every size. The 65-inch I tested will hit shelves at £2,499 compared to the C5’s £2,699. Elsewhere, it’s actually launching for the same as the C5, despite the fact that we usually expect an increase in the current climate.

Room for improvement: reflections

Reflections and bright-room viewing have been the bane of glossy OLEDs for years. It’s why Samsung introduced its excellent Glare Free matte screen in 2024 and refined it in 2025 with the five-star Samsung S95F. And in 2026, it’s bringing said anti-reflection screen to the mid-range Samsung S90H, the LG C6’s mid-range OLED rival.

I’ve admittedly been spoiled this year by seeing what the LG G6 can do in a bright room next to the Samsung S95F, battling reflections while providing more accurate blacks. Yes, the S95F is still the best at outright eliminating reflections, but the G6’s new anti-glare coating really does make a difference, so much so that it would be my pick for OLED bright room viewing.

That still doesn’t stop me from feeling disappointed that the C6 still suffers from the same distracting reflections that its predecessor did. Not even a brightness boost could help it, as mirror-like reflections plague the C6’s screen, made even worse when watching darker movies.

It’s one of my few gripes with the C6, but seeing how the G6 is capable of massively reducing reflections (even though it has a glossy screen) and that the rival Samsung S90H is bringing anti-glare to the mid-range OLED market, does make me wonder why LG couldn’t try and reduce the C6’s reflections further.

LG C6: it’s looking good

Other than the reflections and a few other nitpicks I have with the C6, it looks like a truly brilliant TV from the time I’ve tested it so far. The three things above are just my top three stand-out changes, but it really does deliver improvements to the picture quality, gaming performance, and features we’ve come to know with LG’s C-series models.

While I would still say the LG C5 is the best option if you’re looking to buy right now, as its prices continue to drop over a year into its life, the C6 is a worthy upgrade and would be my choice if you’re holding off. I’ll have my full review live soon, but right now, things are looking very good for the C6.

The 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 11, and what better way to experience all the action than with a new TV? But, hear me out — how about a big screen TV?

As the years have gone by, larger screen TVs have not only become more affordable, but their performance has improved, too. Searching through sites like Amazon and Best Buy can be daunting, but I've picked 6 TVs that will make for a great World Cup companion.

This list includes some of the best TVs of 2025, ranging from 75 to 100 inches, all to suit a range of budgets.

The sports TV deal I'd buy today

The Hisense U8QG was one of the best mini-LED TVs we tested in 2025. It's super-bright, clocking in at 3,337 nits peak HDR brightness and 733 nits full-screen HDR brightness, making it a perfect TV for watching sports in a bright room. Plus, its effective anti-reflection screen will help reduce pesky reflections for daytime sports.

It also delivers rich colors that are perfect for showing off players' uniforms, giving them an 'eye candy' quality, as we described in our Hisense U8QG review.

For motion handling, we'd recommend the Custom setting and setting judder reduction to 3 or 4 for the best results.

Once the World Cup is done, the U8 will be great for movies thanks to its refined local dimming, and it's got a full suite of gaming features with excellent performance for those looking for a versatile TV.

This deal is my pick of the day, as a 75-inch TV of this quality for $1,249 is a no-brainer.

What other TVs do I recommend for sport?

What's the best TV for sport overall?

• Samsung QN90F 75-inch: $1,699
• Anti-reflection screen and high brightness for daytime viewing
• Responsive motion handling and snappy performance

My next recommendation is the Samsung QN90F, the brand's flagship Neo QLED (mini-LED) from 2025. Why? Because it not only delivers high full-screen brightness, registering 667 nits, but it has an anti-reflection, matte screen that makes it ideal for bright room viewing.

The Samsung QN90F also boasts excellent motion handling, which we set to 3 in the judder and blur reduction motion settings for smooth performance. The QN90F also has rich colors that will be great for those striking uniforms and the green of the field.

The QN90F is also an excellent gaming TV with a full range of features and delivers strong picture quality for movies.

My pick today is the 75-inch model, currently down to $1,699 at Best Buy. A premium TV, but one well worth it if you're looking for the best way to watch the World Cup.

What's the best budget TV for sport?

• TCL QM6K 75-inch: $699
• A big budget TV with great picture quality
• Over-delivers for its cheap price

If you're looking for a big-screen TV on a budget, you can't go wrong with the TCL QM6K. In years gone by, I'd have warned you against cheaper big screen TVs, but the QM6K is a prime example of how good cheap mini-LED is getting.

In our QM6K review, we were impressed by how well it handled sports. A football game was consistently smooth, and there are enough motion setting options to adjust to get the motion just right. It also delivers strong detail, effective local dimming to reduce blooming, and has solid color reproduction. Despite lower brightness than step-up models, it still measured nearly 600 nits of full-screen brightness.

The QM6K also introduces a near-full suite of gaming features, including 4K 144Hz support, which was rare at this price range.

My pick here is the 75-inch model for $699 at Amazon, a record-low price and a steal for a TV this size. You can also get the 85-inch model for $999 if you want something bigger.

What's the best mid-range TV for sport?

• TCL QM7K 75-inch: $999
• Great picture quality
• Excellent value

The TCL QM7K is a great option for those with a bit more budget, but not looking to break the bank. It delivers a big brightness increase over the QM6K featured higher up this list, clocking in at measured 2,350 nits peak HDR and 640 nits full-screen HDR brightness, meaning the World Cup match will look bold and vibrant. The QM7K's effective local dimming will be great for delivering accurate pictures.

We found in our testing that screen reflections could occur, but at this price, you won't find many TVs that don't suffer from reflections. The picture quality, brightness, and performance outweigh the negative of screen reflections.

Outside of sports and movies, the QM7K is another great TV for gaming with a brilliant range of features, including 4K 144Hz support.

The model I'd pick is the 75-inch for $999 at Amazon. This is still the lowest price it's ever been and is worth checking out if you want a mid-range model.

What's the best cheap giant screen for sports?

• Hisense U65QF 100-inch: $1,699
• Giant screen sports for a low price
• Great picture with smooth motion

If you're looking for the ultimate big screen on a budget for your World Cup watch parties, the 100-inch Hisense U65QF is a great option. It measured 579 nits peak full-screen brightness and nearly 1,000 nits peak HDR brightness, which are solid numbers for this price range.

In our review, we described sports as a "pleasure to watch" on the U65QF thanks to its great motion handling, which delivered smooth pictures for both sports and movies. It also delivers impressive detail and refined local dimming.

Again, the U65QF will make for a solid gaming TV with 4K 144Hz support and FreeSync VRR. Plus, what's not to love about gaming on a 100-inch screen?

You can pick up the 100-inch U65QF for $1,699 at Amazon, a great price for a TV at this size with these features.

What is the best OLED TV for sport?

• LG C5 77-inch: $1,999
• Excellent motion handling
• Detailed, OLED picture quality

If you really want an OLED TV for the World Cup, then I'd recommend the LG C5. It delivers a premium picture with bold, rich colors and has superb motion handling that's ideal for sports viewing.

When I tested the C5, I was impressed with how it handled soccer games, delivering smooth performance throughout an entire game. Paired with its excellent picture quality, watching sports on this TV is a treat.

The C5 is brilliant for both gaming and movies too, and while it does suffer from screen reflections, it's the best value OLED for sports in my opinion.

The 77-inch model is available for $1,997 at Amazon, and while it has been cheaper before, if you really want an OLED for the World Cup, it's the best option available right now.

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The LG C5 was easily one of the best TVs released in 2025, as it continued the C-series OLED lineup's long legacy of delivering excellent picture quality and a full range of features at a mid-range OLED price.

When I tested the C5 last year, I awarded it the full five stars in my LG C5 review – thanks to its vibrant yet accurate picture, and its top-tier gaming performance – so its successor, the LG C6, has some big shoes to fill.

On paper, the C6 is very similar to the C5… in its 42- to 65-inch sizes at least. In its larger 77- and 83-inch models, the C6 becomes the C6H and uses a Primary Tandem RGB 2.0 OLED panel, the same in the flagship LG G6, rather than WOLED EX panel used in the smaller sizes, which is similar to the panels from the last few versions.

Still, all models of the C6 does come with a new processor: the Alpha 11 AI Gen 3, which is the same used in the flagship LG G6. This means it should get a nice brightness boost and improved color output, like the G6 does.

The 65-inch C6 recently arrived in our testing labs so I decided to put it against our C5 model we use for reference testing to see what changes, and hopefully improvements, had been made on the C6.

How has the LG C6's brightness improved?

We weren't sure if we'd get much of a brightness boost in the C6, rather than the C6H, but I've been very pleasantly surprised. As soon as I loaded up some snow scenes from the Spears & Munsil demo footage I always use for reference material, the C6’s higher brightness was obvious. Whites had a much bolder, vibrant look that made the snow really pop on screen. Crucially, it never overexerted the brightness either, keeping it well controlled in peak areas.

Other scenes where the sun sits on the horizon or in the sky showed the benefits of the peak brightness boost. As it sat on horizons or in the sky in movies such as Top Gun: Maverick or Wicked, these peak areas on screen looked more impactful and noticeably brighter, even compared to the already solid LG C5.

But here's the interesting twist: I measured the C6’s peak HDR brightness (in a 10% window) at 1,438 nits and its fullscreen HDR brightness at 245 nits, both in Filmmaker mode. This is a big jump from the C5’s 1,180 nits peak HDR and 195 fullscreen HDR brightness in the same Filmmaker Mode. That all makes sense, given that I could see a clear brightness increase.

However, the C6 actually measured lower in brightness on 25%, 50% and 75% brightness windows. It measured 694 nits at 25% (C5: 775 nits), 389 nits at 50% (C5: 443 nits), and 287 nits at 75% (C5: 317 nits).

Despite this, in real-world use, all scenes looked brighter, even if they seemed like they would fall into these categories. We've reached out to LG to discuss this result, in case it could be a quirk of the measurement process.

One area where the C6 hasn’t made a big change, however, is in its reflection handling. The C5 struggled with reflections and the C6 is no different. Despite a brightness increase, dark scenes can still be a struggle in brighter rooms on the C6, as it didn’t receive the anti-glare upgrade that G6 did, which I found very effective when comparing it to the Samsung S95F.

Have the colors improved on the LG C6?

To compare the C6 and C5’s color reproduction, I decided to return to an old favorite reference testing disc in Wicked. With both TVs set to Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode, it was clear that the C6’s colors were indeed an upgrade over the C5’s. For one, color accuracy seemed to be improved, because by comparison the C5 had a slightly green tinge, but the C6 looks just how I'd expect.

In the ‘Wizard & I’ scene, while both TVs delivered strong, vibrant colors, the C6’s demonstrated greater accuracy. The C6’s color saturation appears to be dialled back compared to the C5, which is something I also found when testing the step-up G6 and G5 side-by-side. This decision was by design, and I feel it’s benefitted the C6.

But colors on the C6 still had a lovely punch, with the pink flowers in the tree looking vibrant and the green of Elphaba’s skin and the blue details on the wall and other student’s uniforms striking a nice balance between authentic and bold.

The C6’s added brightness also helped with other scenes. As the train arrived into Emerald City, the dazzling greens of the train really popped on screen and the gold details of the train's mechanisms dazzled more on the C6 than the C5.

Skin tones also appeared more accurate on the C6, looking more true-to-life across each person on screen. The C5’s didn’t look bad by any means, but the C6’s authenticity really gave it the edge.

One element I'm going to dig deeper into before completing my full LG C6 review is how it handles color banding — the LG G6 is much improved in this area in HDR10 in my experience, and it's thanks to the processor, so I'm hoping for the same here. Watch this space for the full review.

Has the LG C6's contrast improved over the C5?

To do an initial comparison of the C6 and C5’s contrast, I used my go-to disc: The Batman. Throughout the movie, there are plenty of high-contrast scenes which are perfect for showing off what an OLED is capable of.

The C5 did a superb job with The Batman when I first tested it and while it still looked great here, as you’d expect from one of the best OLED TVs, the C6 again looked better.

While both TVs delivered strong contrast with a good balance between dark and light tones, the C6’s higher peak brightness gave stronger perceived contrast. As Batman walks down a hallway of a crime scene in Mayor Mitchell’s House, the wall lamps had more shine on the C6.

Where the C6 really succeeded was in the finer details. Black tones were a little bit richer and shadow detail was better. As Batman and Catwoman first meet in the darkened office, portraits on walls were more visible on the C6. The same was true of the opening subway scene, as more of Batman’s armor and the platform’s surroundings were visible on the C6.

Crucially, the C6 didn’t raise black tones to do so. In fact, in some scenes, the C5’s blacks appeared crushed at times, with some detail loss in the aforementioned armor.

Another contrast test was to see how these TVs displayed black and white movies. I opted for Sunset Boulevard. As you’d expect from two OLED TVs, screen uniformity was excellent and both demonstrated deep blacks, punchy whites and a full range of gray tones to deliver a more complete picture.

Whether it was the daytime scenes as Joe walks to the gates of Paramount Pictures studio or in Norma’s gloomy drawing room as she’s clad in black, both TVs did a good job with the contrast of the movie.

Once again though, with both TVs side-by-side, the C6’s more accurate color temperature came across. The C5 again had the slight green hue across the screen, while the C6 had the cooler, blue look I would expect, which meant it looked more accurate with a black-and-white movie.

In isolation, the C5 was still great for black-and-white pictures — you don't really notice the green hue unless you have something to compare it to — but the C6 showed how much of an improvement it was.

The C5’s secret weapon

Having put these two TVs side-by-side, I would say the C6 is a nice upgrade over the C5. Not only do colors look more natural, but it demonstrates slightly better and more balanced contrast, a nice brightness boost and a more accurate color tone across the whole screen. The C5 is still a brilliant TV that deserved every bit of its five-star rating, but the C6’s adjustments give it a more complete picture.

However, if you’re looking to buy right now, in early 2026, the C5 is clearly the better option. For a 65-inch C5 you’ll be paying $1,299 / £1,399 / AU$2,599 on average. As the C6 has only just launched, the 65-inch model will cost around $2,699 / £2,499 / AU$3.995. That’s a huge difference.

While the C6’s price won’t stay that high for long — the C-series is often the first model in LG’s TV lineup to get a discount — the C5 is a much better value option as it stands.

If you’re not in a rush to buy, the C6 delivers better picture quality based on this test, so it would be my pick once price drops are happening. But, the C5 is still a superb TV that won’t really let you down so if you’re looking to buy a C-series model soon, the C5 is the better choice.

The LG G6 OLED TV has arrived and it’s one of the best TVs I’ve tested in the past few years, with improved picture quality and processing power over its predecessor the LG G5 (which was already one of 2025’s best OLED TVs).

Among the improvements I found the G6 has made over the G5 when I put them-side-by-side, in terms of picture quality, are improved reflection handling, a big fullscreen brightness boost, and more refined color reproduction. But the G6 also fixes one of the G-series’ longest running issues: color banding.

What is color banding? Have you ever looked at a picture on screen and when there’s a large gradient of one color, say a sky at sunset, some clear 'steps' between different shades of the color appear, making it look 'blocky' rather than a smooth, natural gradient? That’s color banding, and it occurs when not enough different colors can be shown to make the gradient look totally natural.

While the LG G5 is a fantastic TV, color banding has been known to occur. In fact, color banding has been an issue for many OLEDs for some time (though it's not always caused by the panel, it can be caused by the image source)!

When I was shown the LG G5 side-by-side with the G6 for the first time at an event, a scene from The Green Knight showed off just how reduced the G6’s color banding was compared to the G5.

I’ve had the G6 in for testing for the past few weeks, so I decided to explore this color banding with some other scenes that would highlight the issue.

I've taken photos of the results, but bear in mind that because these have been run through image compression to reach the screen you're viewing them on, that process may have also added in color banding of its own. But, if you can see banding one TV and not the other, that's a good sign that one TV has struggled and the other is better, still.

Sunset skies

The reason I mentioned skies at sunset above is because they are excellent for showing color banding because of the way a complex gradient of colors is formed. Blues blending with oranges, pinks and purples will really highlight color banding.

I first decided to use a couple of scenes from La La Land, where sunset skies have this exact color profile and lo and behold, the color banding was worse on the G5 than the G6. As Sebastian walks on a pier with the sunset in view, the G6 reproduced the gradient of the sky with greater accuracy, retaining colors while the G5 had the rings you’d expect when banding occurs.

The same was true in the ‘A Lovely Night’ scene; as Sebastian and Mia dance together, the sky, again at sunset, showed more signs of banding on the G5 compared to the G6. This was more subtle however as the sky was less of a focal point compared to the aforementioned pier scene.

It’s a similar story with brighter scenes using the Spears & Munsil UHD Benchmark 4K Blu-ray, where blue skies that blend with the horizon show a cleaner, more uniform gradient on the G6 compared to the G5.

While it doesn’t have the same blend of colors to really show off the gradient you’d find in a sunset image, it’s still interesting to note that this banding can occur in a brighter image.

But the above scenes were all tested in HDR10, so I decided to try Dolby Vision HDR in the same scene from The Green Knight that I’d been shown in a demo by LG itself – and this threw in an interesting wrinkle.

The Green Knight

First, I started off viewing The Green Knight in HDR10 once again, in Filmmaker Mode. The scene in question involves Gawain diving into a lake to retrieve a skull. During this scene, a large area of red light, which stands out against the deep blacks in the foreground and left side of the screen, really shows the G5’s color banding, with rings towards the middle and outer sections of the red light. On the G6, the gradient of red color is more uniform as expected, showing the G6’s better color reproduction.

However, switching to Dolby Vision HDR in the same scene, the G5 actually seemed to have less color banding than the G6: the opposite situation to the HDR picture.

While color banding wasn’t as obvious in Dolby Vision on either TV as it had been when using HDR10, there was no denying that the G6 had more visible rings in the red area compared to the G5. It also had a faint gray light on the edge of the red gradient, fading into the black.

I’d been very impressed by the LG G6’s dark scene handling and black level performance, so this was a surprise. The red color itself still looked punchy and vibrant with good accuracy, but with Dolby Vision, the G5 showed less color banding in this scene.

I also tried out Lawrence of Arabia on 4K Blu-ray in Dolby Vision, which has plenty of scenes of the desert sky at various times of day and brightness. In all of these scenes, both TVs showed good uniformity with minor signs of banding: it wasn’t as obvious as it had been with The Green Knight, so this scene appears to be very much a stress test.

A big win overall, but not a total shutout

I've rated the LG G6 as a five-star TV in my review, and I stand by that despite the surprising Dolby Vision result here, because I really didn't see that kind of result in most things. I've used the set with far more movies than the ones I've mentioned here in Dolby Vision, and loved it without noticing obvious color banding.

There's a lot more content out there being watched in SDR or HDR10 than Dolby Vision, and the LG G6 handles the first two of those better than the G5, no question.

But there are still improvements LG could make in Dolby Vision, that's obvious. Maybe it will come in an update – after all, it's had one already, and it's only just coming out, so there may be more in the future.

• Undercuts the LG G6 and Hisense UR9
• Flagship R95H from $3,199 / 65 inches
• R85H from $1,599 / 55 inches

Samsung has announced the US prices for its 2026 Micro RGB TVs, the R95H and the R85H, and they're priced aggressively: the R85H starts at $1,599.99 for the 55-inch model, and the R95H is $3,199.99 for the 65-inch.

That latter model is coming in cheaper than the LG G6, which is $3,399.99 for the 65-inch. And it's also cheaper than the 65-inch Hisense UR9 mini-LED TV, which is currently retailing for $3,499.99.

In addition to the R95H and R85H models, Samsung is also carrying across the giant 115-inch MR95F from late last year. Don't expect a price cut on that one, though: it's $29,999.99.

What are the prices of the Samsung R95H and R85H TVs?

The recommended retail prices of Samsung's Micro RGB TVs are:

Samsung R95H

• 85” R95H: $6,499.99
• 75” R95H: $4,499.99
• 65” R95H: $3,199.99

Samsung R85H

• 85” R85H: $3,999.99
• 75” R85H: $2,799.99
• 65” R85H: $2,099.99
• 55” R85H: $1,599.99

The new TVs promise 100% coverage of the BT.2020 color area, and have Samsung's anti-glare technology so you can still enjoy them in brightly lit rooms. They're powered by the firm's Micro RGB AI Engine Pro, developed specifically for the Micro RGB range, and also feature Micro RGB Color Booster Pro, Micro RGB HDR Pro, and AI Motion Enhancer Pro. The R95H models have Motion Xcelerator 165Hz for gaming, and the R85H models have the same feature with a 144Hz refresh rate.

Sound-wise, you're hearing Dolby Atmos with Object Tracking Sound and Samsung Q-Symphony integration with up to five external Samsung sound devices. The OS is One UI Tizen, including Samsung TV Plus and the Samsung Gaming Hub.

The R95H has Wireless One Connect Ready, enabling you to choose from wired, wireless, or a mix of input types, and both ranges support Samsung's Slim Fit wall mount for a flush fit. The inevitable AI gives you Samsung's own Bixby plus Microsoft Copilot and Perplexity, and there are two new AI enhancements: AI Soccer Mode Pro and AI Sound Controller Pro. The former boosts the colors of players' jerseys and the grass of the pitch, while the latter lets you adjust individual audio items such as the noise of a crowd or the in-game commentary, making them perfect candidates for watching the World Cup.

The new models are rolling out now on Samsung.com and at retailers including Best Buy, with a 100-inch model joining the range later this year.

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If you're in need of a catch up on what's been happening since this time last week, then our ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) round-up is here to help. It features the biggest stories from the week, summarized in an easy-to-digest format.

With new LG TVs, cameras from DJI and GoPro, Fire TV sticks, and more to discuss, it's once again been quite a week in technology — here's what went down.

7. We got our first taste of Spider-Man: Brand New Day

We've already seen a trailer, but the first extended clip of Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been shared at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas, and there's lots to dig into. Besides what it tells us about the upcoming Spidey flick (arriving in theaters on Friday, July 31), it also hints at some retconning that could have an impact on the next two Avengers movies.

This is mostly just speculation until we get to see the movie for ourselves, but everything is now perfectly set up for the return of Tom Holland as the superhero web slinger. At the same CinemaCon 2026 event, we've also been treated to two excellent new posters for the movie — check both of them out via the link below and tell us which one you prefer.

• Read the full story: Spider-Man: Brand New Day's first big clip has been revealed at CinemaCon 2026 — and I think it's teasing us over how it'll set up Marvel's next two Avengers movies

6. There was a new twist in the US foreign router ban

The US administration recently banned the launch of any new routers manufactured in foreign countries — ostensibly over national security concerns. One of the companies expected to be affected by the ban was Netgear, but this week we got news that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will be giving Netgear routers a pass.

Netgear has told us that it did submit an application for an exemption based on the FCC guidelines, which take into account the future plans of a company as well as current manufacturing processes, and that may be what made the difference here. Whatever the details in the small print, this remains a somewhat confusing ruling by the FCC.

• Read the full story: Netgear routers seemingly won’t be banned in the US after all — and this just proves the ban was never about security

5. Amazon gave us a slimmer Fire TV Stick

There was a lot of Amazon Fire TV news this week: not only did we get a slimmer version of the dependable Fire TV Stick HD streaming device, there's an interface revamp coming for all Fire TV devices. The updated layout is apparently going to help users to find content faster, with improved category selections one of the incoming software improvements.

Alongside the interface refresh, Amazon is also pushing out Fire TV channels, which will be free and ad-supported. These channels are going to be rolling out internationally at the end of the month, and cover genres such as news, comedy, cooking, and travel. These updates are substantial enough for rivals such as Roku and Google to take note.

• Read the full story: Own a Fire TV device? You're getting a free update soon, with refreshed layout and new streaming channels — and Amazon's also launching a slimmer Fire TV Stick

4. We tried 'the most beautiful phone of 2026'

Oppo has something to say to those who think smartphone design has peaked, and it's saying it in the form of the Find X9 Ultra. We've spent some time with the handset, which is inspired by the fantastic Hasselblad X2D camera in terms of its aesthetics, and this could genuinely end up being the most beautiful phone of 2026 (and quite a few other years as well).

There's going to be a full reveal of the phone next week, but for now we can confirm that the Oppo Find X9 Ultra comes with twin 200MP cameras and 10x optical zoom, and we're confident that the inside of the phone will be just as good as the outside. Stay tuned to TechRadar for more details over the next few days, including pricing and availability.

• Read the full story: The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is inspired by my favorite Hasselblad camera — and I think it's the most beautiful phone of 2026 so far

3. The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 finally landed

After months of rumors and speculation, the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 has finally landed, and this looks to be a serious upgrade over the Pocket 3 that preceded it. We've listed seven key upgrades that make the latest model worth a look, whether you're looking to upgrade from an existing device or wanting to get started with a vlogging camera for the first time.

The upgrades here include a new 4K sensor for better photos and video, improved color handling, a new slo-mo mode (up to 8x in full 4K), and subject tracking. We've got some welcome design tweaks to talk about too, while there's a higher capacity battery compared to the Pocket 3 that should ensure more recording time between charges.

• Read the full story: DJI Pocket 4 vs DJI Pocket 3 — 7 upgrades for the next best-selling vlogging camera

2. GoPro launched its epic Mission action cams

GoPro has been rather quiet of late, but that changed this week, when we got three new models from the camera company. These models are firmly aimed at serious videographers and photographers, too — the Mission 1 Pro ILS supports a Micro Four Thirds lens mount, which means it's compatible with hundreds of existing lenses.

That model is joined by the Mission 1 and Mission 1 Pro models. All three cameras feature a new 1-inch 50MP sensor and are capable of recording 8K video, and while we're still waiting for details on pricing, we do know pre-orders are opening up on May 21. Check out the three new models for yourself and let us know your thoughts — is GoPro back?

• Read the full story: GoPros get their biggest upgrade for 20 years with trio of 'professional' Mission 1 8K action cams — and one even supports hundreds of pro camera lenses

1. We tested LG's new flagship OLED TV

For many years LG has topped our list of the best OLED TVs on the market – or been very close to the top – and so expectations were high for the LG G6 that's leading the charge for the electronics maker in 2026. Having spent three weeks in the company of the television, we can confirm that it sets a new high bar when it comes to viewing experiences.

The LG G5 remains an excellent TV, but the LG G6 has somehow managed to improve on its predecessor in terms of picture quality, reflection reduction, gaming performance, color reproduction, and performance in brightly lit rooms. Have a read through our review and see if this could be the significant television upgrade you've been waiting for.

• Read the full story: I reviewed the LG G6 for 3 weeks, and it's a fantastic OLED TV that's the new best option for brighter rooms

• Prices for the LG B6 OLED TV have appeared on Amazon
• Two models, the B65 and B6E, have been listed
• Launch prices for the B65 are similar to last year's LG B5

Prices for the LG B6 OLED have been revealed and it's a mixed bag, with pre-orders live on Amazon right now.

The B6, successor to one of 2025’s best OLED TVs the LG B5, carries across a lot the same features as its predecessor, including a full suite of gaming features to rival the best gaming TVs. While that’s not a bad thing, it doesn’t seem to have taken as many strides as the step-up LG C6, which boasts some nice upgrades over its successor and one of 2025’s best TVs, the LG C5. The C6 boasts a new processor, the Alpha 11 Gen 3 used in the flagship G6 and a nice brightness boost. The B6, however, looks to have very similar specs to the B5.

What is interesting is that Amazon lists two LG B5 models: the B65 and the B6E. The B65 has similar launch pricing to the LG B5 last year, roughly £100-200 cheaper than the C6 across the 48, 55 and 65-inch models. It’s quite a bit cheaper than the C6’s 77 and 83-inch models, which are known as the C6H and which use a Primary Tandem RGB OLED panel usually reserved for flagship models.

The B6E, on the other hand, is cheaper still than both the C6 and B65, cutting roughly a further £200 on each model. Both the B65 and B6E are available in 55, 65 and 77-inch, with only the pricier B65 available in a 48-inch size. All of these models are listed on Amazon. While there's no confirmed release date, shipping times are listed between 24th June-22nd October: fingers crossed it isn't the latter.

Check out below for a table showing C6, B65 and B6E prices:

The B65’s major issue is that it’s only slightly cheaper in 48, 55 and 65-inch sizes than the C6 despite having a less powerful processor (the Alpha 8 to the C6’s Alpha 11). This means the B65 doesn’t have the speed of the C6 and lacks some of the latter's features such as the full AI Sound upmix. It’s also unlikely to hit the brightness or colour accuracy of the C6 too.

This was also an issue at launch for the B5, which had a similar price gap to the C5. As time went on however, the B5’s prices dropped and it got some big discounts over big sales such as Black Friday. For those wanting to upgrade now, the C6 is a better pick than the B65.

But, if there really are few differences between the B65 and B6E, the B6E suddenly becomes a very tempting option, priced a full £400 cheaper than the C6, which is enough to add one of the best soundbars or best 4K Blu-ray players into the mix.

The two LG B6’s - explained

I reached out to LG to find out the differences between the B65 and the B6E and there aren’t as many as I expected. The B65 has two features the B6E doesn’t: Precision HDR Master Pro and Precision Sound Master Pro.

Precision HDR Master Pro is a setting designed to upscale SDR content to give it a HDR look, with sharper textures and punchier brightness. Precision Sound Master Pro is the audio equivalent, designed to upscale sound signals to deliver clearer speech and surround sound. The B65 will also feature the slate marble effect rear panel that we saw on the LG C5 last year.

Other than that, LG says the B65 and B6E are identical. So, you’ll still be getting Dolby Vision support, full gaming features including four HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K 120Hz and full VRR (including AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync support) and webOS 26. They are even both listed as having the same Alpha 8 Gen 3 AI processor.

While it’s not been confirmed what panel the B6 will have, I suspect it’ll be the new OLED SE panel. This new SE panel, manufactured by LG Display, is said to be brighter than the previous WOLED panels used in LG’s B-series, hitting up to 1,000 nits peak brightness. In exchange for this new brightness however, the polariser has been removed, a feature designed to reduce reflections. We saw the panel in action on the Panasonic Z86C and though only a brief first impression, we were impressed with its brightness and how good it looked compared to a mid-range OLED in a brightly lit event space.

While the B65’s prices are a little close to the C6’s, the B6E becomes a very tempting, budget OLED option given there are very few major differences between it and the B65. I compared the B5 and C5 last year and was honestly impressed by how well the B5 fared against its step-up sibling, delivering the rich colours, natural but crisp textures and strong contrast you’d want from an OLED TV.

We haven’t fully tested either the C6 or B6 yet so we can’t say whether the C6 is worth the step-up over the more budget models, but if last year is anything to go by and if the B6E can perform, it'll be an excellent option for those on a stricter budget.

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Anyone who asks me to recommend a TV that boasts outstanding image quality, perfect blacks, and excellent contrast will be pointed in the direction of any number of modern OLED TVs. But if you want one that isn't astronomically expensive, then one option stands out. It's the LG B5 48-inch OLED TV, which just happens to be on sale at Best Buy for $599.99 (was $1,299.99).

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The $700 discount makes the already budget set even more affordable and the perfect choice for anyone who uses their TV for movies, sports, shows and gaming. Featuring in our guide to the best OLED TVs, you know you're getting some of the very best TV tech in the world right now for a budget price.

Today's best budget OLED TV deal

A score of 4.5 stars out of five gives you a feel for what we thought of this entry-level TV. If you want the full rundown, then have a read of our in-depth LG B5 OLED TV review. We concluded that it offers a detailed, contrast-rich and colorful picture, great gaming features, super performance, and an intuitive smart TV platform.

One of the highlights of the LG B5 is the Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen2, which adjusts picture and sound quality based on what you're watching. That means you can focus on enjoying any film or show, knowing that the TV will make the picture as good as it can be.

If you're into gaming, then you'll love the four HDMI 2.1 ports that all support 4K 120Hz, FreeSync Premium, Nvidia G-Sync, HGiG, Dolby Vision gaming and ALLM. If that wasn't enough, the B5 also features a Game Optimizer mode where settings such as black level and input lag can be easily adjusted.

If you'd like to explore other 48-inch sets or see how large a TV your budget can stretch to, check out our dedicated guides to all the best TVs and best OLED TVs. You'll find categories based on features and budget.

• Another LG OLED user reports power cycling issue caused by bright flashes
• Reddit user u/RandomGamer414 reported the issue with their LG G5 in the r/LGOLED subreddit
• Other users report similar issues with different LG OLED TVs, caused by other games and streaming

More LG OLED users are experiencing power cycling issues caused by bright flashes on screen, and the models and causes are varied.

Last week, we reported on on unfortunate Resident Evil Requiem player's LG OLED turning off when they fired the titular weapon, with the bright flash from the gun seemingly causing a power cycling issue on their LG C1. Reddit user u/yorgo332 reported this issue in the r/LGOLED subreddit.

Well, now another Reddit user is experiencing a similar issue, only this time it's with an LG G5, the brand's flagship and one of the best OLED TVs from last year. Check out user u/RandomGamer414's post below:

LG G5 OLED power cycling , turning off/on with rapid change in brightness. Please lmk below if you have a similar issue and describe it from r/LGOLED

Once again, it's a bright muzzle flash from a weapon (this time in the game Cronos: The New Dawn) that's causing this user's LG G5 to turn off and turn back on again.

Further exploring the Reddit thread, it seems like it's not only a wide variety of games causing an issue, with Halo 4, Rocket League, The Division 2 and Borderlands 3 all named, but some users experienced it watching content through streaming sites such as Netflix and Hulu. The majority of reported issues do stem from video games with big flashes from explosions, however.

Users are also reporting the issue on a number of different models too, going as far back as the LG C9 (first released in 2019) and as recently as the LG G5 (which is the model u/RandomGamer414 is using in the post above). The CX (2020) and B4 (2024) are among some of the other models named.

It's worth noting that there are plenty of other LG OLED users, including G5 owners, who are saying they've never experienced this issue before. We here at TechRadar regularly use the G5 as our reference TV for testing, comparisons and our Blu-ray Bounty feature and have also never experienced this issue. We also have an LG C5 and LG B5 at our testing lab and again have not experienced this issue before with either of them.

Again, it's not entirely clear what is causing the issue, whether it is a power unit failure or a problem with the panels themselves.

Some users are suggesting that a new HDMI cable could fix the issue or adjusting the TV's brightness to dim the flash to prevent the power cycle from happening, but there seems to be no obvious fix as of yet.

We have reached out to LG for comment and will be sure to update this article if we hear back.

LG G6 OLED TV: Two minute review

The LG G6 OLED TV is the successor to the excellent LG G5 elite OLED, and it's a worthy follow-up. It uses a new-gen Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 OLED panel with a new Alpha 11 AI Gen 3 processor to help it deliver better picture quality and performance. Feature packed and able to handle anything thrown at it, the G6 sets the standard for OLED in 2026, in more ways than one.

Picture quality on the G6 is excellent. It delivers punchy, vibrant colors that appear more natural and accurate than its predecessor, while also delivering powerful contrast with rich blacks and refined brightness.

The real game changer is its reflection handling, which does a fantastic job of limiting mirror-like reflections while maintaining better black levels than the Samsung S95F, which we rated as the best OLED TV for bright-room viewing… until now.

Detail is exceptional, with crisp textures, while motion handling is smooth and natural. The G6 is a truly impressive TV to look at.

The G6’s built-in sound has had some big changes, with a drop in the number of sound modes available for the 4.2-channel speaker system. I preferred using the AI Sound Pro mode, which has had its sound profile altered compared to the G5’s version of this mode.

It’s more direct, punchier and more accurate now. But ultimately, while the G6’s sound is solid, I’d still add one of the best soundbars for the full cinematic experience.

LG’s OLEDs are always among the best gaming TVs on the market and the G6 is no different. With four HDMI 2.1 ports supporting a full suite of features — 4K 165Hz, FreeSync and G-Sync variable refresh rate certification, HGiG HDR, Dolby Vision gaming — plus a new ultra-low measured input lag of 8.9ms, the G6 is a fantastic gaming set.

LG's webOS continues to be one of the better smart TV platforms available, and webOS 26, the latest iteration, is another great instalment. There's a rich suite of picture settings, the navigation and layout is intuitive, and actually useful AI tools for content recommendations and user quality-of-life. It’s not perfect, with bulky ad space on the home screen, but there’s little else to complain about here.

At $3,399 / £2,999 / AU$4,999 for the 65-inch model I tested, the G6 is a premium-priced TV. Its US launch pricing is consistent with the G5’s launch pricing last year in the US, and is a little cheaper in the UK — and I don’t expect it will stay at these prices for long, because TVs always start dropping soon after launch. It delivers good overall value thanks to the performance you’re getting for the price, but it remains at the top end of the TV market.

If your priority is having the deep cinematic dark tones that OLED is known for, but viewable in as many lighting conditions as possible, the LG G6 is elite.

LG G6 review: Prices & release date

• Release date: March 2026 (US/Aus) / May 2026 (UK)
• 48-inch price: $N/A / £TBC / AU$N/A
• 55-inch price: $2,499.99 / £2,199 / AU$3,999
• 65-inch price: $3,399.99 / £2,999 / AU$4,999
• 77-inch price: $4,499.99 / £3,999 / AU$7,499
• 83-inch price: $6,499.99 / £TBC / AU$9,999
• 97-inch price : $24,999.99 / £TBC / AU$29,999

The LG G6 is one of LG’s flagship OLED TVs for 2026, alongside the ‘Wallpaper’ LG W6. It sits above the mid-range LG C6 (and new LG C6H, which is the version of the C6 at larger sizes) and entry-level LG B6. It is widely available in 55, 65, 77 and 83-inch sizes.

There is also a smaller 48-inch model in the UK, and a larger 97-inch model in the US and Australia (though you should expect different performance results from these panels — especially the 97-inch model, which uses a much older OLED panel rather than the Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 panel in the other sizes).

Prices have remained consistent with the G6’s predecessor, the G5, in the US and Australia, but in a surprising turn of events, the G6's launch prices in the UK are cheaper than the G5's were in three key models: 55, 65 and 77-inches, with all three coming in £200-500 cheaper than their predecessors.

LG G6 review: Specs

LG G6 review: Benchmark results

LG G6 review: Features

• Primary Tandem RGB OLED 2.0 panel and Alpha 11 Gen 3 AI Processor
• 4K 165Hz for PC gaming with full VRR support
• New LG webOS adds more AI features and tweaks some settings

The LG G6 is equipped with the Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 OLED panel, the second generation of the redesigned OLED panel first introduced in the G6’s predecessor, the G5. It delivers higher brightness, and LG has added better reflection handling on top of that.

The G6 also features the new Alpha 11 Gen 3 AI Processor, which features Brightness Booster Ultimate, a ton of AI features including AI Search and AI Chatbot, and faster processing speeds.

New features also include 12-bit color processing and 13-bit output (the final 1-bit is a brightness boost), Dual AI Super Resolution, Dynamic Tone Mapping Ultra and enhanced AI Sound features including Object Enhancement.

The G6 supports Dolby Vision HDR, but as usual does not support HDR10+. It also supports Dolby Atmos sound, but again there is no DTS support. It also supports Chromecast and Apple AirPlay 2. LG says there are currently no plans for Dolby Vision 2 support.

Gaming is well supported on the G6, with 4K 165Hz, full variable refresh rate options including AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync, HGiG HDR, auto low latency mode, and Dolby Vision Gaming all supported across four HDMI 2.1 ports. Game Optimizer mode features as usual with plenty of settings available to tailor the gaming experience.

For audio, the biggest change is the reduction of available sound modes — from eight to four — with more of a focus on AI sound modes. The TV comes with the same 4.2 channel speaker system as last year’s G5 and again supports the AI Sound Wizard first debuted in last year’s Alpha 11 Gen 2 processor.

As before, there's no support for DTS decoding in the TV, so it's best if your source device or soundbar can handle this.

As for the latest iteration of LG’s own smart TV platform, webOS 26, there have been alterations to the AI features from last year, such as a more refined AI Concierge which can use Generative AI as well as a new layout for major settings in menus that prioritize users more.

The Quick Menu can also be customized to add more personal features such as Game Optimizer. Quick Cards return, and more have been added such as Home Office and Music.

• Features score: 5 / 5

LG G6 review: Picture quality

• Rich and especially natural color reproduction
• Excellent contrast and shadow detail, even by OLED's standards
• Surprisingly effective reflection handling that's a big step up

Beginning with some brightness measurements, the LG G6 hit 2,471 nits HDR peak brightness in Filmmaker Mode and 2,454 nits in Standard mode. While the Filmmaker Mode number is roughly a 200-nit increase from the G5, the Standard mode figure is a massive 604 nits increase (the G5 measured 1,850 nits), which is far higher than the 20% increase LG had promised.

Fullscreen HDR brightness has received the most meaningful boost, with the G6 hitting a measured 455 nits in Filmmaker Mode compared to the G5’s 331 nits. In Standard mode, it measured in at 373 nits, again a nice jump from the G5’s 297 nits in the same mode, meaning pictures should appear far brighter overall.

Color reproduction is arguably the G6’s greatest strength, though. Although colors don’t appear as 'bright' on the G6 compared to its predecessor, the LG G5, LG told me this was "by design" and I think the tweak has paid off: colors are simply stunning on the G6 while looking totally natural.

Watching the market scene from The Sound of Music, where orange, yellow and fruits sit front and center on screen, all these colors looked rich, refined and still packed plenty of punch, while also appearing true-to-life. Other scenes which feature green hills and blue skies, such as the ‘Do Re Mi’ scene, also demonstrate the G6’s excellent color accuracy.

Switching to an animated movie, The Wild Robot, the G6 again delivers gorgeous hues. A scene where Roz is surrounded by multi-colored butterflies shows excellent color balance between neutral and bolder colors, but crucially still delivers the richness you’d want from an animated movie.

Measuring the G6’s HDR color gamut coverage, it hit 99.3% of the DCI-P3 color space and 82.7% of the BT.2020 color space. These are both superb results and help explain why the G6’s color reproduction stands out — it's capable of showing pretty much everything that HDR video has to offer. It also registered a 1.4 delta-E SDR color accuracy in Filmmaker Mode: another brilliant result, meaning its colors are indistinguishable from 'perfect' to the human eye out of the box.

The G6’s contrast is another high point. Watching various high-contrast scenes from The Batman, such as the investigation in Mayor Mitchell’s house and the subway fight scene, the G6 delivers powerful contrast with deep, rich dark tones of the dark wood surroundings balancing with punchy highlights from light sources.

This is also true in Alien: Romulus, where shots of space show ‘perfect’ blacks mixed with refined highlights of stars and suns. Next to the G5, these shots are not only more balanced but more controlled, demonstrating minimal clipping in the lights.

Shadow detail is also excellent on the G6. In The Batman’s many dark scenes, details such as Batman’s armor, the panelling of a column on the subway platform, and even the portraits on the walls of Mitchell’s house are all visible without the need for raised brightness.

One area where the G6 really impressed was its reflection handling. Playing dark movies such as The Batman, Nosferatu and Alien: Romulus with overhead lights in our testing lab turned on, I was surprised by how much of the picture was visible and even how few mirror-like reflections there were. Not even the ‘torture test’ of The Batman was muddied on the G6.

It’s the black retention that also impresses, as I found when testing the G6 next to the Samsung S95F, with its anti-glare matte screen. While the S95F can cut out mirror-like reflections totally, its black tones can end up looking gray compared to the G6 in some lighting conditions, while the G6 manages to balance both reflections and black accuracy.

The G6’s motion handling is fantastic. Testing various sports including basketball, tennis and football, pictures are smooth and responsive throughout with no signs of motion artefacts such as ghosting. Either the Cinematic Movement or Natural motion settings, located in the TruMotion menu, worked well during my testing, though I did find motion settings necessary as some mild judder would occur with these settings turned off.

Motion handling for movies was also great. I personally found that my preferred setting was the Cinematic Movement setting, which did a good job reproducing a panning scene of a rocky hillside from No Time To Die with only minimal judder (which is expected). Throughout the succeeding chase scene, fast motion camera shots appeared smooth.

A DVD of The Amazing Spider-Man shows just how impressive the G6’s upscaling is. The picture on the 65-inch model was bright, clean and had crisp textures compared to some cheaper TVs I’d seen. I already knew how impressive LG’s OLEDs were at upscaling based on the G5’s performance in this area in last year’s four-way OLED showdown I did, but the G6 took it a step further, adding even more detail.

• Picture quality score: 5 / 5

LG G6 review: Sound quality

• 4.2 channel speaker array with four sound more options
• Great accuracy, good detail and solid power
• Soundstage isn't that wide compared to a soundbar

Testing the G5 last year I found myself drawn to the AI Sound Pro mode as well as the Cinema setting. With the removal of the latter in the G6 this year, I settled on AI Sound Pro as my favorite after testing the G6’s built-in 4.2 channel speaker system. AI Sound Pro upmixes sound to an 11.1.2-channel configuration with the aid of the Alpha 11 Gen 3 Processor. Dolby Atmos is supported, but there’s no DTS support of any kind.

LG has altered the AI Sound Pro profile for the G6 and it results in a more direct, bassier sound than last year’s G5. The sound profile itself also focuses on more mid-range tones, which I found more appealing than last year’s brighter G5.

Using the Batmobile scene from The Batman, the G6’s speakers deliver punchy bass, capturing the rumble of the Batmobile’s engine during ignition accurately. Mapping between sound and the action on screen is precise, with the swerving tyres and car horns of passing cars sounding authentic. This is also true during The Mask. As The Mask himself tornadoes around, the G6 does a good job with the directionality of the sound.

While the G6 also delivers a respectable soundstage, with sound sometimes extending beyond the screen, it all still feels quite contained. The speakers don’t have the punch of a soundbar or of TVs with larger speaker systems such as the Sony Bravia 8 II or Panasonic Z95B. The G6 is good for general movie and TV viewing, but its sound doesn’t match the sheer brilliance of its picture.

• Sound quality score: 4 / 5

LG G6 review: Design

• Wall-mount and stand options for some sizes
• Premium, sturdy build on the whole TV set
• Remote still feels cheap in comparison

The LG G6 carries a lot of the same design over from the G5. It still has a metal frame that looks premium and feels reassuringly sturdy, along with a heavy, gray and metal pedestal stand that can be placed at two heights to make room for a soundbar. There’s a cable-tidy option at the back of the TV as well.

The G6 also comes with a slim-fit wall-mount in the box in some sizes (depending on region) for those that want to wall-mount their TV. The G6’s screen itself has a near-bezelless design, meaning the picture takes up basically all of the front — something that's not so true with Samsung's new 2026 flagship OLED TV.

LG’s Magic Remote returns here, and while the US remote benefits from a somewhat slimmer build with a more streamlined button layout, the UK is stuck with the old-style magic remote with a wheel.

The latter still feels light and cheap: not something you want for a TV at this price. LG could take some lessons from brands such as Philips and Hisense, whose remotes feel far more premium.

• Design score: 4.5 / 5

LG G6 review: Smart TV & menus

• Uses LG's webOS 26 smart TV platform
• Expanded Quick Cards and customizable Quick Menu are useful
• More and enhanced AI features are actually welcome

The G6 comes with webOS 26 as its smart TV platform, which is the latest iteration of LG’s own smart TV. Some of the returning highlights features include the Quick Menu, which is a handy tool for easily changing picture and sound presets, and the Quick Cards feature, where apps can be organized into a relevant category 'card' on the home screen. For 2026, these cards have been expanded to include even more options.

The system also has an excellent array of accessibility options, which are also in their own quick card.

The AI Concierge, which previously helped you find tailored content recommendations based on searches and watch history, can now use Generative AI for other tasks, such as making travel plans.

Other AI tools introduced last year, such as Voice ID (which can activate a person’s profile with their customized settings simply by recognizing a voice), AI Search (for AI-assisted content search) and AI Chatbot (for troubleshooting) all return. There’s also an AI Art feature, where artworks can be generated, though you'll have a limited number of credits.

As for menus, webOS 26 is easy to navigate, clearly laid out and has enough options to customize picture and sound settings without being overwhelming. One downside is that the webOS 26 homepage has over a third of its top space taken up by banner ads, which can be an eyesore, but it's far from alone in this. It still remains one of the best smart TV platforms on the market.

• Smart TV & menus score: 5 / 5

LG G6 review: Gaming

• 4K 165Hz, AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync all supported
• Ultra-low 8.9ms input lag time measured using a Leo Bodnar 4K meter
• Four HDMI 2.1 ports with full support for all gaming features

Following in the footsteps of LG’s previous OLEDs, the G6 is a phenomenal gaming TV. It comes with four HDMI 2.1 ports that have all the features gamers will be looking for: 4K 165Hz, VRR with both AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync supported, HGiG, Dolby Vision Gaming and auto low latency mode.

It also features the Game Optimizer menu where settings can be tweaked, including an 'Input delay' option. Activating Boost mode (for lower input lag), the G6 registered an 8.9ms measured input lag, beating the years of 9.2ms in its predecessors.

Playing Battlefield V, gaming performance on the G6 is razor-sharp and responsive. Whether it was a fast-paced mission driving a tank around war-torn Berlin or running from enemies in France, movement felt smooth and targeting was snappy and easy. There was never any stutter or delay during the most chaotic moments.

Gaming also looks gorgeous on the G6, with the rich contrast, bold colors and crisp detail it delivered for movies translated over to gaming. Once again, the G6 has set the bar for a gaming TV in 2026.

• Gaming score: 5 / 5

LG G6 review: Value

• Good overall value compared to other flagship OLED TVs
• Consistent pricing with predecessor in the US, and cheaper in the UK
• Still very much a premium TV

The LG G6 is a premium-priced OLED TV, with the 65-inch version I tested costing $3,399 / £2,999 / AU$4,999 at launch. It delivers the premium experience OLED fans will want, with excellent picture quality and superb gaming performance, but it is undoubtedly a top-end TV.

While it also is an improvement over the G5 in terms of picture quality, the G5 is better value at the time of writing, as it nears the end of its first year of life. You can pick up a 65-inch G5 for $2,199 / £2,249 / AU$3,199, so if you’re desperate for a new G-series, the G5 is your best bet in terms of value for money. If you can wait, the G6 is the better TV to go for once prices drop.

Still, the G6 is a fantastic TV, really showing what flagship OLED can do. If you have the budget, the G6 is worth the investment.

• Value score: 4 / 5

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How I tested the LG G6 OLED TV

• I tested the LG G6 over three weeks, watching streaming, 4K Blu-ray, regular Blu-ray, and DVD
• Tested in various lighting conditions in our TV testing labs
• Measurements taken using Portrait Displays Calman color calibration software

I first tested the LG G6 OLED TV with some casual viewing to establish its best picture modes, settling on Filmmaker Mode for SDR, HDR and Dolby Vision sources.

I then conducted real-world viewing tests using both SDR (DVD and broadcast TV) and HDR (4K Blu-ray and 4K streaming) where I analyzed the G6's picture quality. I focused on color, contrast, shadow detail, motion and upscaling (for lower resolution sources such as DVD).

I also tested the G6's built-in sound by using reference scenes to test its sound performance, such as The Batman and The Mask, on top of other viewing.

Once these subjective tests were completed, I did some objective testing by taking measurements suing specialized equipment. I used the Klein K-10A colorimeter (after meter profiling with the Jeti 15VA spectroradiometer), Murideo Six G 8K Metal test pattern generator and recorded results using Portrait Displays Calman color calibration software.

I measured the G6's brightness in both Filmmaker Mode (its most accurate mode) and Standard picture modes, in both SDR and HDR. I used white window test patterns ranging 1-100%, focusing on 10% (peak brightness) and 100% (fullscreen brightness).

I also measured its HDR color gamut coverage, using both BT.2020 and UHDA-P3 color spaces, hoping for a result of over 95%. I also measured its SDR color and grayscale accuracy by taking the average of the Delta-E results (the margin for error between the test pattern signal and what's shown on screen), hoping for results below 3 (anything below can't be distinguished by the human eye).

I then measured the G6's EOTF in 1,000, 4,000 and 10,000 nits brightness, which shows the accuracy at which the G6 displays in both dark and light areas.

I also measured the G6's Spectral Power Distribution using the Jeti spectroradiometer, which shows the G6's color performance.

Finally, I measured the G6's input lag using a Leo Bodnar 4K HDMI Input Lag Tester, measuring this is milliseconds (ms).

• First reviewed: April 2026
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Samsung has decided to use LG-made WOLED panels in every size of its new 2026 mid-range Samsung S90H OLED TV model, as opposed to mixing and matching QD-OLED and WOLED as it has done in the past — and it’s upset some fans.

WOLED, the more traditional or ‘standard’ OLED panel, has historically been dimmer than QD-OLED, which has also been known for more vibrant colors and higher HDR color gamut coverage (based on our previous tests) thanks to its use of quantum dots.

First introduced by Samsung in 2022, in its flagship Samsung S95B OLED, QD-OLED really took off when the Samsung S90C mid-range OLED was first introduced in 2023. At the time, we praised the company for making its QD-OLED tech more affordable. So much so, it sat at the top of our best TVs list for a while and won our TV of the Year award in 2023.

The next two models however, 2024’s S90D and last year’s S90F, were subject to a ‘panel lottery’. This meant that in some sizes in some regions, users couldn't know whether they would get a QD-OLED or WOLED panel, and Samsung regularly declined to confirm anything when asked. And there would have been a clear performance difference between different panels.

(This was more of an issue with the S90D, but QD-OLED was still limited in the S90F, and only really guaranteed to be QD-OLED worldwide in a 65-inch size.)

This year, Samsung seems to have decided to cut the confusion altogether by using WOLED panels across all sizes, as reported by multiple sources including DisplaySpecifications. Unfortunately, it’s not gone down well with some fans. In a post in r/OLEDgaming, user u/TheGabrielSevero says: “Samsung S90H is a WOLED? If it is, it’s a HARD pass.”

Some users also aren’t happy with the introduction of the OLED Glare Free matte screen to the S90H lineup either, making its debut in this model after being first introduced in 2024 with the flagship Samsung S95D and then making its way to more mini-LED and QLED models last year.

I’ve always been impressed by the matte screen for its reflection-beating abilities that make bright room viewing easier, but some users criticize it for raising black tones to a gray, which is a compromise for beating the reflections. I tested the Samsung S95F next to the LG G6 recently and the LG manages to balance both blacks and reflections with a more pleasing result, but the Samsung S95F is still an excellent choice for bright rooms, a title it holds on our best OLED TV list.

So the S90H is coming under fire for two big reasons, and while I can't help anyone who doesn't like the matte screen with that element, I have arguably some good news for those worried about the use of WOLED panels — or, at the very least, an explanation on why Samsung would switch.

LG C6’s brightness: a new hope?

When we measured the 65-inch Samsung S90F (which uses a QD-OLED panel last year) its peak HDR brightness (10% window pattern) it clocked in at 1,400 nits, with its peak fullscreen HDR brightness hitting 270 nits. These were much higher results than the rival LG C5 (which uses a WOLED panel), which we measured at 1,180 nits peak and 195 nits fullscreen.

While these were both five-star TVs overall, having the option to get a QD-OLED TV for the same price as a WOLED TV was better value for money in several ways, because you were getting a more advanced, much brighter panel.

However, our lab recently measured the LG C6’s brightness and there’s some promising news. The C6’s peak HDR brightness hit 1,355 nits and its fullscreen HDR brightness measured 237 nits. This is a nice boost over the C5, and much closer to the S90F’s results, especially in peak brightness.

The reason the C6 results are relevant is because it uses LG Display's mid-range WOLED panel, which is the one almost certainly used in the S90H – and so the Samsung should achieve very similar numbers.

So when it comes to pure brightness, you can see why Samsung would choose to make the switch — it takes the confusion out of the S90H line-up, while hitting very similar brightness figures to the S90F QD-OLED models.

And the double-whammy is that WOLED panels are reportedly much cheaper to produce than QD-OLED (one report says QD-OLED is up to 65% more expensive to produce even today), so if you can get that level of performance while paying less, wouldn't you go for it?

Having said that, the S90H's performance is likely to take a hit in one area, however: BT.2020 HDR color gamut coverage. The C6 measured 75.4% coverage in our lab’s recent tests, but the S90F clocked in at a staggering 90.1%. This is where QD-OLED really shines. Happily, in the more commonly used DCI-P3 color space — the one actually used by HDR video — both TVs achieved nearly 100%.

It's worth noting that the above C6 measurements were taken before a recent firmware update. Although we're not expecting big changes in the areas measured above (peak and fullscreen brightness and HDR color gamut), we'll be doing a full re-test before our full LG C6 review goes live.

We haven't measured the S90H yet, but when we do it’ll be interesting to see how similar it is to the C6, and what performance differences there are in real-world viewing. While it’s great to know that panels will be consistent across the range, will there be a compromise in Samsung’s often bolder color reproduction? And how will the matte display affect things? I’m eager to get the S90H in to find out.

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• Muzzle flash from Requiem gun seemingly causes LG OLED TV to turn off
• Reddit user r/yorgo332 posted the video to the r/LGOLED Reddit forum
• There's no obvious cause for the issue

One Resident Evil 9: Requiem player is experiencing a bizarre issue when playing the game: every time they fire the Requiem gun, their LG C1 OLED TV restarts.

Reddit user u/yorgo332 posted the curious occurrence to the r/LGOLED Reddit page, which you can check out below:

Here's one for you guys, my C1 restarts whenever i shoot the requiem, what the actual F from r/LGOLED

Now, that is what we call immersion.... but seriously, this shouldn't be happening. The LG C1 is the 2021 model in LG's long-running C-series OLED range, which have been some of the best TVs for years now. This is not an issue you'd expect to come across.

The Requiem weapon in Resident Evil 9 is a big, powerful revolver, and when it's fired it emits a bright muzzle flash and a big punchy sound — but that shouldn't cause the TV to restart.

It's not entirely obvious what's causing this issue. Perhaps the set is unable to handle the power needed to handle the sudden bright flash, or maybe there’s some other bug in the processing that's triggered by the gun.

Other users in the thread speculate a power supply issue, while some even suspect an audio issue caused by the loud sound of the gun firing. Other users have suggested adjusting brightness as a way to try and resolve the issue. Either way, there's no clear sign of what's leading to this odd event.

There seems to be no resolution to the story yet, but we'll be keeping an eye on it to see what happens!

We rated Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline entry in the long-running horror franchise, four stars out of five in our review calling it "a blast" (which now sounds like an unintended pun), praising its visuals and action-packed gameplay, but feeling a little disappointed by the latter half of the game's story after an excellent start.

As for LG's latest OLEDs, our LG G6 review will be live soon, and we're hoping to get the LG C6, the 2026 successor to the aforementioned LG C1, in for testing soon.

We've reached out to LG for comment on this and if we hear back, we'll be sure to update this article.

Ever since I saw my first RGB-backlit TV at CES 2025, from Samsung (immediately followed by Hisense and TCL later in the show), I've been really bullish on the technology's potential — even going so far as to call it "a huge danger to OLED TVs".

2026 is really the year of the RGB TV, with major launches coming from nearly every huge TV maker, and I've been really excited by the models I've seen in previews, ranging from Samsung's first-of-its-kind 130-inch RGB TV to Panasonic's tease of a future RGB model it may launch, to Hisense's UR9 RGB TV that's unique by offering a DisplayPort connection, to Sony's demonstration of the tech it plans to launch in 2026.

So, having finally seen so much of these TVs in action, my anticipation of them actually arriving must be only growing, right?

My friends, they haven't even launched yet, and I'm already exhausted by the whole RGB rollout.

They're not even here and they're too confusing

A major part of the problem is that there are already just too many variations — or possible variations — and considerations to track.

You can read our full explanation of RGB-backlit TVs here. Still, the gist is that because it uses a colorful backlight, that means it can deliver a wider range of colors than regular mini-LED and can have less light bloom from bright areas to dark area potentially, because colors don't always leak as obviously (as my colleague Jake Krol noted on his more recent trip to see Sony show off its RGB tech again).

So, this is a new technology that's better than regular mini-LED, right? It's the most premium tech, ready to take on the best OLED TVs?

Well, not according to TCL, which is including two RGB TVs in its new TV range, and neither of them is its flagship TV. The flagship is the TCL X11L, which uses a new-and-improved version of regular mini-LED tech to deliver some impressive results compared to other mini-LED models in our testing.

Here's what's most confusing: one of the RGB TVs that TCL is launching is its second-fanciest model, sitting just below the X11L, but the other is one of its least-premium models, sitting below its mid-range 7-series mini-LED TVs, due to its limited number of dimming zones and middling brightness.

LG is also launching RGB TVs, which might come as a surprise given that it's the standard-bearer for OLED. Well, guess what? It's positioning its RGB TVs below the LG G6 and LG C6 OLED TVs in the range, and it really just seems to be offering them so it can provide an affordable, larger-screen option than its OLEDs can deliver.

Philips is similarly launching an RGB TV model that seems to replace the mini-LED models it's always had that sit below the OLEDs in its product range, so it's the same deal there.

So all three of these companies think that RGB TVs are not going to be the flagship. But Hisense disagrees! Its flagship TV this year is an RGB TV, and the TV just below that will also use RGB tech, and then it switches to regular mini-LED tech once you get to the mid-range U7-series (which looks great this year thanks to a new anti-reflective layer).

Samsung is also making RGB TVs the flagship of its LED range, with mini-LED models only coming in lower down the range with the QN80H and below (including some models that are mini-LED without QLED, which genuinely shocked me).

Except Samsung has a kind of split flagship TV personality these days: is the flagship the Samsung R95H RGB TV, or is it the Samsung S95H/S99H elite OLED TV (which has impressed us in our early testing at home)? It's basically both!

Sony will launch its 'True RGB' TV sometime this year, but we have no idea what the price will be, or how it will compare to the Sony Bravia 8 II OLED TV in the line-up — but I expect it to sit above it, based on Sony's pursuit of 4,000 nits reference-quality TVs to match its studio monitors.

So to recap, is RGB tech the new premium OLED-killer tech? Well, LG and Philips seem to think it's not, and OLED is still the top dog. Samsung hasn't chosen a side. TCL doesn't like OLED anyway, and yet still says RGB tech doesn't even beat its own mini-LED tech.

Only Hisense is fully committed, and is even removing its sole OLED TV from sale in 2026.

So what's the average TV buyer supposed to think? Obviously, the TechRadar TV team is going to be testing them to work out which are indeed very premium and which should be genuine alternatives to OLED as the premium TV pick… but for someone who's just trying to understand the options available to them and level of quality you get from a particular type of technology, the RGB launch looks like a total fumble.

And that's before you get to trying to reckon with what's in the panels themselves.

Not all RGB tech is created equal, probably

Since mini-LED launched around 2021, the technology has become… complicated. There's no rule on what can be called "mini-LED," so some of the TVs marketed that way today are just TVs we would have known as direct-LED TVs in the past. Samsung even released edge-lit TVs that it markets as mini-LED, which I think is pushing the definition too far.

But also, do you get better results from something with very small LEDs packed in, but terrible control of light bleeding from one area to another, or from something with bigger LEDs in fewer zones, but with better shaping of the light as it passes through the panel?

At first, the technology was very samey, but it's developed into something complex over time with a million ways to approach its simple concept.

RGB TVs are launching with a ton of confusion around the specific implementation already built in, even though they offer such a clear original concept (of having a colorful backlight instead of a single color).

For example, did you know that some RGB TVs might not actually use red, green, and blue LEDs in each backlight element, as is the whole promise of the technology? There are versions of the tech that use two LEDs (blue and green) with a phosphor color filter to create the full range of hues. This would be cheaper to make, but it will surely perform less well.

Sony has been making a big fuss about how its upcoming TV will have individual red, green, and blue LEDs for each backlight element, because it's a premium piece of tech. Sony seems to be briefing against other brands that might be cutting corners, to make clear that its (probably high-priced) TV is worth the cash.

Who would be launching a cheaper TV that cuts corners this way? Most people would probably guess the Chinese brands that have been undercutting the likes of Sony and Samsung on price for years.

But Hisense is doing the exact same briefing as Sony against unnamed competitors who may use the cheaper version. The company told me that its two new RGB TVs use all three LED colors, unlike some that might be using the dual-LED system.

Okay, what about TCL? The company certainly gets some side-eye from TV enthusiasts following the result of a lawsuit saying that it can't call certain TVs "QLED" anymore. Well, TCL told me explicitly that its higher-end RGB model not only uses all three RGB LEDs, but it actually has two of each LED per element to provide better light performance.

The company said that the red element even uses an individual control chip per red LED, because the red wavelength needs the most careful management. For green and blue, the two LEDs are each controlled by one chip.

Now, Sony's made a big song and dance about having one LED per color, and TCL's out here with two LEDs per color — who's the more premium now, eh, Sony? The answer is: I have no idea! We'd have to test both, but this whole thing leaves me exhausted rather than excited about a new technology that hasn't even launched yet. Multiple companies are pointing fingers at others for cutting corners, but everyone is also successfully emphasizing how they're absolutely not cutting corners.

The good news is that it should be very obvious if TVs are using the cheaper system once we get them in our labs, because the spectrum power distribution of a TV screen is like a fingerprint for different technologies, since it measures the inherent luminance of different wavelengths within the panel, which gets adjusted for the content.

But the thing is, we're not even done with the technology being confusing yet, because at CES in 2026, Hisense literally didn't show its two new RGB TVs at all, instead opting to show the next version of the tech, which is no longer RGB anymore. It's RGBC, because the company is apparently adding a cyan LED in addition to the red, green, and blue.

Am I excited about this? I don't know, man, why don't you let me see what I think of the RGB ones first!

And I haven't even talked about how RGB TVs will often "color zones" instead of the "dimming zones" you get with mini-LED, meaning you need to divide the number of color zones by three in order to get the equivalent number to simple dimming zones, because color zones count all three RGB elements as independently dimmable (but this is silly, because we only care about the number of zones in terms of their ability to turn things black).

What do you tell people in your own advertising?

Look, it's obviously great that the TV world is more innovative and competitive than it's ever been right now. It's going to mean better results and cheaper TVs for people buying them, so I'm far from mad about all this.

But I'm bemused, because the TV companies are making it both harder for themselves and for me by rolling this tech out in such a chaotic manner.

Take Hisense, valiantly betting on RGB as being the flagship top-of-the-line TV. It will surely just advertise that RGB is the best you can get — nice and easy, right? Except TCL will offer an RGB TV that massively undercuts both of Hisense's TVs, so Hisense's own advertising may work against it because it makes that TV look incredibly tempting in comparison to its own — and both companies have opted to name their versions of the technology 'Mini RGB', so they'll sound incredibly similar to most people.

When someone asks me whether one type of TV technology is better than the other, or even just whether something is good for a particular purpose, I can normally give a succinct answer, even if it starts with 'depends'.

I really don't know how to answer with RGB tech this year. I'll probably have to tell people to ignore the name and just think of it as mini-LED because of how interspersed it is with mini-LED tech between different manufacturers at similar prices.

But that seems like such a waste of a new screen technology, doesn't it? OLED has such a simple dominance of branding as the premium TV tech, and RGB could have challenged it, but collectively, the branding has been diluted before it even launched fully.

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• The LG G6 and LG C6 have been listed on Amazon
• The listed prices are cheaper than their predecessors across all sizes
• Up to £500 cheaper in the case of some models

The LG G6 and LG C6 have both appeared on Amazon, and in some welcome news their launch prices are cheaper than their respective predecessors.

While we've come to expect pricing for LG's OLEDs in March, these Amazon listings are our first look at UK prices for both the LG G6, which looks to be one of 2026's best TVs, and LG C6 OLED TVs, with US and Australian pricing already confirmed.

You can check out the LG G6 Amazon listing and LG C6 Amazon listing at their respective links.

For the LG G6, the 55, 65 and 77-inch pricing and pre-orders are available, and here's how it compares to the LG G5 launch pricing:

As you can see, the G6's potential launch prices are £200, £300 and £500 cheaper than the G5's in the 55, 65 and 77-inch models respectively.

As for the LG C6, here are the listed Amazon prices for it, compared to its predecessor the LG C5, which we rated as one of 2025's best OLED TVs:

Once again, prices are between £100-200 cheaper across most sizes, with a huge £700 difference between the C5 and C6's 83-inch models.

What's less exciting here are the shipping dates. The LG G6 is set to ship in mid-May, while the C6's dates vary from mid-may (for the 55-inch) to anywhere between "3 to 7 months" for the other sizes. This is significantly later than the G5 and C5's March and April launch dates — hopefully, these are just placeholder dates, and shipping will be available sooner rather than later in the year.

We've reached out to LG to confirm whether these prices are correct, and we'll be sure to update this article when we've heard back.

Good news, if true

As TechRadar's TV tester, I've seen both the G6 and C6 in person, and while I haven't fully tested the C6, I have tested the G6. My full review will be released soon, but spoiler alert: it's a fantastic TV, and a great successor to the LG G5.

So it's great news that the G6, which improves upon the G5's picture and sound quality while carrying across everything that made that set a five-star TV (especially the gaming performance), may launch for cheaper than the G5.

Of all the price info here, the most interesting is that the 77 and 83-inch C6 carry the new LG C6H designation, as they use both the new Alpha 11 Gen 3 AI Processor and Primary Tandem RGB OLED panel found in the flagship LG G6. So if these models are launching at the above prices, they'll be a steal compared to the C5 in those sizes.

Each year, we expect TV prices to increase with both inflation and new features (especially new panels), but if these prices are correct, then it's very welcome news indeed.

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The LG G5 was one of the best-performing TVs of 2025, delivering exceptional picture quality and performance that set a strong bar for the best OLED TVs to follow. The G5 was an excellent flagship OLED, so it meant its successor, the LG G6, needs to prove itself against its predecessor.

I actually already compared the LG G6 side-by-side with the LG G5 once, and was impressed with the results of the G6. It proved to have more natural colors, more accurate contrast with deeper blacks, and proved to be better in bright rooms, thanks to its superior reflection handling. It also posted impressive brightness boosts, especially in fullscreen.

However, since then, LG has released a new firmware update for the G6, which it says makes adjustments to brightness. The color vibrancy had already been adjusted in the G6’s Filmmaker Mode (compared to the G5’s) after feedback. Now, it seems the G6 has had its overall brightness tweaked freshly. So, I applied the update to see what it had done and re-evaluate the G5 and G6 side-by-side again.

I haven't written about black levels, shadow detail or sound comparisons here — I wrote about them in my original article, but these remained essentially unchanged, so for my thoughts on these, check out my original article here.

Let's instead look at what's new in this update.

Changes from the firmware update

Rather than go into too much detail about the firmware updates changes, I’ll give a brief summary here. First and foremost, I found that perceived brightness had been reduced in the G6.

Colors were already more natural on the G6, but again the brightness of said colors on the G6 has been toned down, to give an even more balanced look. In some scenes however, the G6’s colors had more depth and richness. I’ll get into what colors looked like on the G6 shortly.

Some of the major changes came in my objective measurements. While there were minute brightness increases in SDR, the major change came in HDR Filmmaker Mode. I’d measured HDR brightness on a 2% window at 3,326 nits before the update. Post-update, this had dropped to 2,504 nits. While this may seem odd, this is in-line with the brightness limiting I’d expected, to improve tonal accuracy across the range.

The above EOTF graphs were measured with a target of 1,000 nits. This measures how accurately a TV displays HDR levels. The closer a TV sticks to the yellow 'reference' line, the better.

Interestingly, the G6 was more accurate at low brightness/darker areas (which makes sense based on my dark scene testing), while the G5 was slightly more accurate with highlights and brighter areas. This actually felt different to me in real-world viewing with HDR and Dolby Vision content, where it felt like the G6's image was better balanced overall, they were interesting results nonetheless.

To clarify, neither the G5 nor the G6 have been calibrated. When taking measurements, we use out-of-the-box settings because this is what the vast, vast majority of people at home will live with.

Brightness

Aside from the changes in the tiny HDR peak brightness windows I mentioned above, the measured brightness figures of the G6 were close to what they were pre-update, with less than 50 nits difference in most window size, and just 10 nits in fullscreen. The real differences came in real-world scenes.

The G6’s perceived brightness has been toned down in some scenes, in my opinion. During the funeral scene from The Batman, as the camera cuts to an overhead shot, the grey/white sky looked brighter in Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode on the G5 than the G6. While both looked good, the G6 looked more accurate to the movie itself.

Using the same snow scenes from the Spears & Munsil footage I used last time I tested, some white tones looked a little too punchy on the G5, but the G6 had a more uniform white tone across the whole screen and actually looked brighter overall, presumably due to the superior full-screen brightness available in the new panel.

Colors

I decided to use La La Land for color analysis this time around, not only because it has some striking color in scenes, but also because it only supports HDR10, no Dolby Vision, so the TV's own tone-mapping is more involved.

During the daytime scene, it was interesting to see that while Mia’s yellow dress looked bolder and richer on the G6, the greens of the bushes in the background were toned down and appeared more natural, whereas they appeared a bit too saturated in comparison on the G5. Mia’s dress on the G5 looked paler.

According to LG, there's a difference between the G5 and G6’s colors in part due to the color luminance (their brightness) in HDR Filmmaker Mode being toned down for the G6 after feedback about the G5’s looking too bright.

A later scene where Sebastian walks on the pier at sunset appears shows this, as the orange, pink and purple sky has brighter colors on the G5, but I think they they look more authentic on the G6.

Switching to a Dolby Vision movie once more, The Sound of Music, and the same is true. The green grass and blue skies of any scenes at the mountains show the G6’s perceived better color accuracy. The G6 is stronger at picking out individual shades of grass, whereas on the G5 they less differentiated, and look a touch oversaturated next to the G6.

Really, it’s impressive to see that the G6 delivers richer colors with greater depth for bolder colors such as red, orange and yellow, while also looking more accurate with greens and blues. It may sound like the G5 has bad color reproduction from what I'm saying, but it absolutely doesn’t — it’s excellent in fact. But the G6 manages to nail the specifics

LG Gram Book: Two-minute review

Sometimes, even the best laptops can be a bit... boring. That doesn't have to be a bad thing, though; forgo some of the fancy features and the over-designed chassis, and you'll often find yourself with a solid, minimal-frills laptop that comes with a sensible asking price.

That's the case with the new LG Gram Book. It's a new entry to LG's iconic Gram laptop series, but designed to fill a hitherto non-existent position within the Gram ecosystem: a midrange laptop.

See, the LG Gram series makes for some pretty decent laptops, but they're also rather expensive, typically sitting comfortably above the $1,000 / £1,000 / AU$1,500 mark. For that high price, you're getting a premium-feeling laptop that LG has tried as hard as possible to keep at the 1kg weight point - hence the name. But what if LG stopped worrying so much about the weight, and just focused on making a good midrange laptop?

Enter the Gram Book. It weighs in at 1.65kg, which arguably means LG should've tried to find a different name for it, but to be fair, I do own some actual paper books that are heavier than this. Rather than going for ultra-premium hardware, this laptop sits more in the budget-to-midrange space, with a 1080p display and 13th-gen Intel Core i5 processor.

It's not much to look at, but I actually think that's fine: this isn't a laptop for people who care too much about appearances. It feels quite sturdily built despite an outer casing made of matte plastic, and features a full-scale keyboard with a numpad.

Unfortunately, the price-to-performance ratio simply isn't there; this laptop is fundamentally underpowered and offers seriously lackluster battery life for the asking price.

The Gram Book is clearly aimed at office workers and students who need a straightforward laptop for work or studying, and I had hoped it might qualify for a position on our ranking of the best student laptops. In some areas, it does deliver in that regard. There are a few nice additions here, which I'll get to further down in this review, but for the most part, it's just a deeply unexciting laptop.

LG Gram Book: Price and availability

• How much does it cost? Starts at $799 / £699 / AU$1,199
• When is it available? Available now
• Where can you get it? Available in the US, UK, and Australia

With a price tag of $799 / £699 / AU$1,199, the LG Gram Book isn't exactly what I'd call a budget laptop. In fact, considering the specs on offer, I'd argue it's a little overpriced; you could spend a similar amount on one of Acer's excellent Aspire laptops and get slightly more bang for your buck.

It's certainly not terribly expensive, especially since the LG Gram line has historically come with some uncomfortably steep asking prices. It's just unfortunate that you could definitely do better without needing to pony up more cash. There's currently only one configuration of the Gram Book available, listed below.

Outside of Windows laptops, the obvious competitor here is the new MacBook Neo. While it doesn't offer the same amount of oomph as the mainstream MacBook Air and Pro models with M-series chips, Apple's first 'budget MacBook' is indisputibly a better choice. It offers better performance, a full metal chassis, and a nicer display - and it's actually a bit cheaper than the Gram Book, costing just $599 / £599 / AU$899.

• Price score: 2/5

LG Gram Book: Specs

LG Gram Book: Design

• Display is merely okay
• Lots of ports
• Touchpad feels a bit cheap

At first glance, the LG Gram Book isn't much to look at. The outer chassis is plain gray, with a subtle Gram logo emblazoned on the lid. Opening it up, you're met with the same no-nonsense color scheme - bar the retro red power button, which is immediately reminiscent of the infamous red 'laptop nipple' navigation nub found on Lenovo's ThinkPad series.

I actually quite like it. It's befitting the design ethos of this laptop, not trying to draw your attention with fancy aesthetic design choices or LED keyboard backlighting. The Gram Book looks like a laptop belonging to the type of person who shows up, gets the job done quickly and efficiently, and goes home.

On the topic of the keyboard, it's fine but unspectacular; there's not quite as much travel as I'd like, and the keys feel a little spongy on firm presses. This is a full-layout laptop keyboard, featuring a numpad and function key row, but I will admit that it never felt cramped to type on in my testing; if anything, I'd say the key size and spacing are good.

Sadly, I can't say anything nice about the touchpad, which feels cheap and plasticky, with far too much flex in the chassis when I pressed down firmly. Clicks are muted and responsive, which is something, but this is definitely a case where I'd recommend connecting a mouse. For the asking price, it smacks of bargain basement hardware.

Speaking of connections: the Gram Book has plenty of physical ports, which is always nice to see. We've got two USB-A and two USB-C ports (sadly, the latter don't support Thunderbolt 4) along with an HDMI port and a headphone jack. The only thing missing here is an SD or microSD card reader, but this isn't really a laptop for photo/videography specialists, so it's an understandable omission. Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, which again, is perfectly acceptable if not on the cutting edge.

The display is a bog-standard 1080p 60Hz IPS panel, which performed reasonably well in brightly-lit environments but isn't particularly impressive. The webcam is also a fairly pedestrian 720p camera, although it does include a physical privacy shutter - something I personally think should be mandatory on laptops.

• Design score: 3/5

LG Gram Book: Performance

• Decent but hardly exciting performance
• Handles everyday tasks fine
• Not for gaming

I won't beat around the bush here: the Intel Core i5-1334U chip powering the LG Gram Book isn't exactly brimming with power. You can expect to get reasonably good everyday performance from this laptop, but it's not going to be running triple-A games or resource-intensive creative software anytime soon. Even lightweight titles like Civilization VI struggled a bit.

Frankly, the benchmark results don't paint a very impressive picture, with absolutely feeble graphical performance and decidedly average scores in productivity and AI tests. But synthetic benchmarks don't always tell the full story.

In real-world testing, I actually found the Gram Book to be quite responsive, having no difficulty opening numerous Chrome tabs or watching a YouTube video while working in another window. Considering that most of my work involves typing, emailing, and surfing the web, it was a sufficient replacement for my usual workhorse - the 2019 model of the venerable HP Spectre x360, which is starting to show its age a little. Then again, it's not exactly flattering to compare this laptop to a device from six years ago.

If you want to do anything more demanding than that, though, the cracks start to show. I was able to use GIMP 2.0 to do some light image editing without things getting too sluggish, but that's about the extent of this laptop's creative prowess. The Gram Book's rendering and video editing capabilities simply aren't up to snuff, and while I was able to play Stardew Valley just fine, attempting to run modern titles with 3D graphics felt like a fool's errand.

Interestingly, the LG Gram Book also has a dedicated Copilot button, and is marketed with support for Microsoft's handy AI assistant as a key selling point. I found this a little strange initially, as the Intel Core i5 chip doesn't actually have a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for handling local AI tasks - something that Microsoft has previously mandated for laptops to receive the new 'Copilot+ PC' designation.

However, it seems that LG has decided to go ahead with including a Copilot button regardless, which is great for power users who want to make the most of AI in Windows - though it's important to note here that the Gram Book is not a true Copilot+ system, meaning that you don't get access to a handful of specific features that do require an NPU, such as the controversial Recall functionality. It also means it's unable to process AI tasks locally - instead, you'll need to be connected to the internet, with all the associated risks to privacy that using cloud-based AI tools entail.

Still, the Copilot button works mostly as advertised, letting you summon Microsoft's chatbot at the press of a button. It was even able to helpfully explain the difference between using Copilot with and without an NPU for me - but don't worry, I made sure to double-check its information.

• Performance score: 3/5

LG Gram Book: Battery

I'm going to keep this section short: the battery life on the LG Gram Book is unimpressive, perhaps even bordering on dismal. In our video playback test, with the laptop set to the power-efficiency preset in Windows, volume at zero, and brightness at 50%, the Gram Book didn't even make it past the seven-hour mark. In practical testing during my regular workday, it perished before I reached six hours of continuous use.

Considering how much this laptop costs, it's frankly disappointing that it couldn't even survive through a full eight-hour workday without needing to be plugged in. Crank up the brightness, turn on the speakers, or start running multiple programs at once, and you'll get even less time between charges.

It doesn't even charge particularly fast, since the USB-C ports used for charging don't support Thunderbolt 4's improved power delivery capabilities. In my tests, it took about two hours to charge to full (from 5% battery) while not in use.

• Battery score: 2/5

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How I tested the LG Gram Book

• Replaced my regular laptop with LG Gram Book for two weeks
• Used the laptop both for day-to-day work and personal projects
• Ran our usual selection of benchmarking software

For this review, I took the usual steps: in addition to our standard testing routine, the LG Gram Book replaced my daily driver for work and personal projects, so I could better get a feel for its performance in real-world settings. This is mostly low-level tasks like writing in Google Docs and doing research online, with a bit of image editing via GIMP 2.0 sprinkled in there. I also used it outside in my yard to see how well the screen performed in bright sunlight.

Each software test in our benchmarking selection is run three times and averaged to avoid outlier results. I tested the laptop while it was plugged in and set to Windows 11's performance power preset (with the exception of the battery life test, naturally, which uses the best efficiency preset).

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First reviewed April 2025

The LG G5 was one of the best-performing TVs of last year, delivering superb picture quality with gorgeous colors and strong contrast. It was also one of the best options for gaming, with a full suite of features and razor-sharp performance, as well as an intuitive smart TV platform. While it was a premium TV, it was good value for what it delivered.

Its successor, the LG G6, has some mighty big shoes to fill. Earlier this year, I saw the LG G6 and LG G5 side-by-side at a demo event, but now the G6 has now arrived in our testing labs for longer-term testing.

I still use the G5 regularly for testing discs in my Blu-ray Bounty column, so I put the G5 and G6 next to each other, and compared the two using some 4K Blu-rays I regularly use for testing TVs, with a signal splitter from our trusty Panasonic DP-UB820 Blu-ray player.

Brightness and reflections

Equipped with a new-gen Primary Tandem RGB OLED 2.0 panel, the LG G6 promised a brightness upgrade over its predecessor, and it’s delivered. The G6 registered 2,471 nits of peak HDR brightness (10% window) in Filmmaker Mode, compared to the G5’s 2,268 nits. While this is only an incremental increase, fullscreen HDR brightness (100% window) in Filmmaker Mode on the G6 clocked in at 455 nits, which is a huge jump from the G5’s 331 nits.

But what does this mean for pictures? In brighter scenes, such as a series of clips of snow from the Spears & Munsil UHD Benchmark’s demo material, the G6 has higher brightness in fullscreen parts of the picture.

While the G5 actually appears brighter in some peak areas, such as the snow on the fence in the photo above, this is likely due to intentional Filmmaker Mode tweaks, where G6 pulls back on the vibrancy. This results in a more balanced picture, with no over-exertion of bright tones, which is how the G5 can appear at times.

One area where the G6 shows a real upgrade over the G5 is reflection handling. While the G6 still shows some mirror-like reflections, they are significantly reduced compared to the G5.

Watching darker scenes from movies such as The Batman, Alien: Romulus and Dark City in bright conditions, with overhead lights on in our testing lab, the G5 actually has higher perceived brightness, but the obvious mirror-like reflections make viewing difficult.

The G6, despite appearing dimmer, is much better at reducing mirror-like reflections, leaving a cleaner and more distration-free image, as is clear in the photo above. The G6 even looks better than the Samsung S95F's matte anti-reflection screen in bright rooms, balancing the pros and cons the two TV's approaches to beating reflections.

Contrast and shadow detail

Using The Batman, one of my go-to discs for contrast testing because it's so damn dark, both the G6 and G5 demonstrate very strong contrast with a great balance between light and dark tones. As Batman walks through the halls and rooms of Mayor Mitchell’s house, the lamps on the wall and flash bulbs of cameras have a nice punch on both TVs and contrast well with the dark walls and floors.

Where the G6 impresses is that not only do peak areas on screen, such as the aforementioned lamps, look brighter than the G5 but blacks are deeper resulting in more natural looking contrast.

The G5’s dark tones appear raised in comparison, so while the G5 may appear the more eye-catching on the surface, the G6 appears to be the more accurate result. This follows what LG told me about how the more restrained Filmmaker Mode on the G6 is “by design” in the pursuit of accuracy.

Both TVs demonstrate great shadow detail, with objects and textures in dark areas on screen still visible. As Bruce enters the Batcave, rocks and steel in the roof are still defined on both TVs and again, although it’s marginally more visible on the G5, the G6 strikes that nice balance between detail and black accuracy.

Alien: Romulus is another movie with plenty of high contrast scenes. Both TVs deliver strong shadows and deep black levels, but the G6’s are deeper and more authentic. Again, shots of space show the G5’s blacks are marginally raised in comparison, but are still solid overall.

Again, the G6 was best for watching in bright rooms as although the G5 was brighter, revealing more details in dark areas such as the textures of the ship’s panelling, the G6 did a better job with reflections, so more of the picture was clearer.

Colors

Colors are the most obvious place where LG has intentionally dipped the vibrancy of the G6 in Filmmaker Mode compared to the G5. Watching The Sound of Music, colors do look brighter and more saturated on the G5.

But it’s the G6 that looks better on the whole. The red, yellow and orange fruits in the market stall appear more natural on the G6, while also still having a nice punch to them. Colors also appear more balanced on the G6, with brighter colors contrasting more appealingly with paler colors, and a deeper and more beautiful richness to every hue.

This is the case with the green grass and blue sky against the white clouds and brown mountain during the Do Re Mi scene. On the G6, everything appears more realistic, whereas some areas on the G5 look a touch too punchy and bright in comparison.

Skin tones are another area where the G6 appears more accurate. On the G5, they can sometimes look too red, whereas on the G6 skin tones appear more true-to-life, with a more consistent color throughout.

Switching to an animated movie, The Wild Robot, again colors have the higher perceived brightness on the G5, but look more authentic on the G6, with more color depth.

As Roz is surrounded by multi-colored butterflies and explores the lush, green woods, the G6 appears to have a more rounded color profile. While the G5’s color reproduction is still brilliant, with a good punch and richness, the G6 is the more complete package.

Sound

The G5’s AI Sound Pro mode was my choice during my testing last year, delivering good accuracy, a wide soundstage and some solid impact. The G6 comes with fewer sound presets — including lacking my previous go-to, which was Entertainment — so AI Sound Pro is the mode I used for both TVs.

While I’d still recommend one of the best soundbars with both TVs for audio that really matches the fidelity of the pictures, I decided to compare the two models' built-in sound, because LG has changed things for the G6.

Using The Mask, I was surprised by just how different they were. The G6 has a much more forward, direct sound that focuses on the mid-range and low tones, creating a warmer profile. As The Mask is first introduced, any crashes and effects have more of an impact on the G6 compared to the G5. Both TVs have great sound mapping, accurately capturing the direction of sound as The Mask tornadoes around, moving across the screen.

Switching to The Batman’s Batmobile/Penguin chase scene, the G6 delivers much more bass, capturing the rumble of the Batmobile’s engine ignition sequence more accurately. The G6’s sound profile suits the scene more, with pinpoint precision of bullet sprays and squealing tyres and horns.

The G5 still has good positional accuracy and width, and it offers clear speech, but its more restrained sound doesn’t quite deliver on the same level as the G6.

LG G6: a big upgrade

The G6 is a clear upgrade on the G5. The tweaked Filmmaker Mode delivers better color accuracy, more balanced contrast with richer black levels, a major fullscreen brightness boost, and crisper, more authentic textures. The G5 still has fantastic picture quality in its own right, but it’s impressive what LG has managed to do with the G6 in Filmmaker Mode

Under the hood, both these TVs have a list of features to match the best gaming TVs, with 4K 165Hz, total variable refresh rate support, Dolby Vision Gaming and very low latency. webOS is still one of the best smart TV platforms around, because it's fairly intuitive and well laid out, even for those who like to experiment with settings.

The 65-inch G6 is set to launch for $3,399 (UK and Australia pricing TBA), which is the same as the G5’s launch price. The G5 is likely to be the more tempting option on price alone, because the 65-inch model is $2,199 / £2,249 / AU$3,189 right now, and honestly, the G5 is still a brilliant TV.

But, if you’re planning to upgrade your TV later in the year or even early next year, the G6 is well worth the wait, because it's inevitable that its price will come down too.