Best for high-refresh-rate gaming
LG C6H OLED
4.9 attribute score
Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.
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Safest pick
LG G6
4.8 attribute score
Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.
Most evidence
LG C6
11 supporting reviews
Has the broadest review evidence for this attribute.
Best overall product
LG B6E OLED
4.0 overall score
Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.
PC users can reach 165Hz with VRR, but some testing found that 120Hz gives a cleaner, more stable image.
Pros: gaming performance, HDR brightness
Cons: reflection handling, glare resistance
Fast 120Hz play is sharp and fluid, with variable refresh rate helping avoid tears when frame rates fluctuate.
Pros: contrast ratio, black levels
Cons: reflection handling, color accuracy
The move from 144Hz to 165Hz is a useful upgrade for PC players. One test found intermittent flicker and softness at 165Hz, while 120Hz remained more stable.
Pros: picture quality, gaming performance
Cons: value for money, sound quality
PC gaming reaches up to 165Hz, while consoles are exceptionally well served at 120Hz. The maximum 165Hz mode can trade some gradation and chroma quality for speed.
Pros: picture quality, peak brightness
Cons: value for money, sound quality
120Hz and 144Hz are useful for responsive games, although slow transitions from very dark shades can add blur.
Pros: gaming performance, overall satisfaction
Cons: sound quality, value for money
The 120Hz and 144Hz formats appeal to competitive players, but slow pixel transitions can squander that refresh-rate advantage.
Pros: picture quality, maximum volume
Cons: sound quality, bass performance
Fast PC modes are enticing on paper, but slow pixel transitions and flickering at the highest settings undermine fluid gameplay.
Pros: peak brightness, picture quality
Cons: value for money, viewing angles
No high-refresh modes are available, even when resolution drops. Buyers expecting 120Hz or above should look elsewhere.
Pros: design and appearance, maximum volume
Cons: picture quality, value for money
The 60Hz panel cannot serve high-refresh-rate console or PC gaming; 4K/120fps is not available.
Pros: viewing angles, smart TV platform
Cons: overall satisfaction, refresh rate
A hard 60Hz ceiling rules out the native 4K/120fps experience sought by competitive gamers.
Pros: picture quality, color accuracy
Cons: remote control quality, black levels