Compare LG G6 vs Samsung S85H OLED

Across movies, sports, games, SDR, and HDR, the G6 delivers a brilliant, cinematic image with deep blacks, rich color, and strong detail. Most criticism centers on firmware-specific flaws rather than the core panel.

Perfect blacks, punchy color and crisp textures give the S85H a compelling picture for its price. Premium OLEDs can look brighter, more natural and more finely detailed.

High full-screen brightness and excellent anti-reflection treatment make this one of the strongest OLEDs for bright living rooms without sacrificing deep blacks.

Ordinary daylight is manageable, but very bright rooms expose the S85H’s limited light output and reflective screen. Windows facing the panel are particularly troublesome.

AI Sound Pro adds noticeably more bass punch and warmth than the G5. The low end can still turn soft, tubby, or underpowered in demanding movie soundtracks.

Explosions, engines and other low-frequency effects lack force, making action-heavy movies feel much smaller than they look.

Full-screen HDR brightness around the mid-400-nit range is a meaningful OLED upgrade, improving sports, bright scenes, and room-light performance.

A larger bright area causes the image to dim considerably, limiting the impact of snowfields, bright skies and full-screen highlights.

Dithering and dark-scene noise are greatly reduced, and DVD grain is usually preserved. Compressed HDR can still reveal flicker or temporal noise.

Artifacts remain after the TV processes low-quality material.

The G6 reaches exceptional OLED peaks, often around 2500–3100 nits and higher in tiny highlights. Measurements vary by mode and firmware, but brightness is a major strength.

Brightness is respectable for a basic OLED, especially in smaller bright areas. It struggles to maintain punch when much of the picture is bright.

Small highlights are intensely bright and full-screen HDR output is substantially stronger than before. Some firmware versions undertracked real scenes despite excellent test-pattern results.

HDR highlights can look striking against perfect blacks, but the S85H lacks the full intensity of pricier OLEDs. Large bright scenes are especially restrained.

DTS passthrough over eARC is missing, forcing disc users to route compatible players directly through an external audio system.

Some Blu-ray audio formats cannot be passed through.

Built-in sound is fuller and bassier than the G5 and adequate for everyday TV, but it falls well short of the picture quality and usually deserves a soundbar.

Built-in sound is adequate for casual programs, but several tests find it muffled, underpowered or lacking cinematic impact. A soundbar is a worthwhile addition.

Color is usually natural, vivid, and highly accurate out of the box, particularly in Filmmaker Mode. Some samples showed green tint, warm magenta, or firmware-related saturation errors.

Filmmaker mode gives the most faithful colors and can look excellent without calibration. Default presets and some HDR scenes exaggerate warm tones, reds or blues.

Most modes are well balanced after proper setup, but some samples show green, pink, or warm magenta tint, especially off-axis or in selected scenes.

Out-of-box SDR whites are close to reference, with only a small cool cast. Filmmaker settings help deliver a natural-looking image.

The combination of bright highlights, deep blacks, broad color, and fine detail creates spectacular HDR. Firmware and Dolby Vision inconsistencies prevent completely uniform results.

Most HDR movies and games look vivid and contrasty, but the image lacks flagship brightness and sometimes renders highlights too aggressively.

Filmmaker Mode can look natural and reference-like, especially after firmware fixes. Sample-to-sample tint and changing HDR tracking caused some inconsistent early results.

Overall SDR accuracy is strong with some HDR deviations.

Audio can spread beyond the screen with decent directionality, yet it often remains contained and lacks the scale of stronger built-in systems.

There is some useful separation and direction between sounds, though weak dynamics and bass limit the overall sense of space.

Fast response, extremely low input lag, four full-bandwidth HDMI ports, and rich HDR make the G6 an elite gaming TV across consoles and PCs.

Fast inputs, nearly instantaneous response and flexible sync make this a standout entry-level gaming TV. Dolby Vision gaming is unavailable.

Perfect OLED blacks beside intense highlights create exceptional depth and punch. This remains a standout advantage in both dark and bright rooms.

Near-infinite OLED contrast makes bright highlights stand out sharply against rich dark backgrounds, producing a convincing sense of depth.

Inky blacks, precise highlights, and cinematic depth make the G6 superb for lights-off movie viewing.

The S85H looks its best in a dim room, where its inky blacks and vivid HDR effects make films and games feel immersive.

Per-pixel OLED dimming precisely separates stars and highlights from black backgrounds without blooming.

Self-emissive pixels create flawless local dimming-like precision.

Fast sports and movie movement is generally excellent. Default processing can look heavy-handed, but better-tuned modes restore natural motion.

Sports and games appear clean and crisp thanks to fast pixel response. Low-frame-rate material can still show stutter or persistence blur.

Measured latency is consistently extremely low, often below one frame and dropping further at 120Hz or 165Hz.

Game Mode delivers extremely quick controls, with measurements around single-digit milliseconds. Optional game interpolation adds substantial latency.

The glossy anti-reflection coating suppresses glare extremely well while preserving image depth, contrast, and saturated color.

Direct lamps and windows remain clearly visible on the screen. The S85H cannot match the anti-glare coatings on Samsung’s step-up OLEDs.

Reflections are greatly reduced without using a matte finish, so the screen keeps glossy depth and strong black retention. A faint magenta tint can appear in reflected light.

Glossy reflections are a major weakness compared with Samsung’s S90H and S95H. A controllable, moderately lit room is the safest setting.

Uniformity is very good overall, with clean gray fields and strong sports performance. One sample showed minor edge tint and faint dark vertical streaks.

Near-black scenes can reveal vertical bands, even though ordinary bright and dark content often looks uniform.

The new processing pipeline produces exceptionally smooth HDR10 gradients and greatly reduces the G5’s banding. Very dark compressed material and some Dolby Vision scenes can still expose artifacts.

Dark gray and green show mild banding.

The Magic Remote’s pointer can be genuinely useful, but many versions feel light, plasticky, and unworthy of an expensive flagship.

The compact SolarCell remote is a favorite for its simple controls and rechargeable battery. Missing backlighting and small size can be inconvenient.

Dark-scene texture is often excellent and preserved without raising blacks. A few firmware versions and challenging scenes showed mild crush or required a small Near Black adjustment.

OLED blacks create atmosphere, but fine detail in nearly black scenes can be crushed or swallowed. Results depend on the content and processing settings.

Speech is generally clear, natural, and separated from background effects, though the warmer tuning can make some male voices sound slightly bass-heavy.

Speech is generally audible at moderate levels, but the sound can become muffled or compressed when the volume climbs.

The tested panel showed no visible dirty-screen effect on full-field gray slides.

Some panel variations are difficult to notice from normal distance.

Complex color transitions are exceptionally smooth and among the best seen on OLED. Only heavily compressed or Dolby Vision material occasionally reveals residual issues.

Color gradients are generally smooth with some darker banding. Dark gradients can show posterization.

Rich, bright color is one of the G6’s defining strengths, with bold highlights retaining impressive saturation and realism.

Colors are lively for an entry OLED, but highly saturated HDR highlights can look washed out compared with stronger QD-OLED or tandem panels.

Game Optimizer is feature-rich and responsive, but firmware-dependent HGiG, color, and high-refresh accuracy issues keep it from being flawless.

Game Mode offers useful tools and responsiveness.

The flat Gallery chassis and included zero-gap or slim mounts create an especially clean, picture-like wall installation.

The set can be mounted using standard VESA hardware, but recessed ports are harder to reach when installed flush against a wall.

The sturdy, height-adjustable pedestal works well with soundbars where included. Several wall-mount variants omit a stand entirely, creating extra cost for tabletop users.

Adjustable feet support different cabinet widths, but the plastic pieces feel cheap and can wobble slightly.

AI Sound Pro can produce sufficient or improved loudness, yet other tests found the speakers too quiet until pushed near their upper range.

High volume creates compression that hurts intelligibility.

The RGWB subpixel arrangement makes desktop text noticeably clearer, with less fringing and blur than the G5.

The RGWB arrangement improves computer text rendering.

Near-instant OLED response makes 24p stutter visible, especially on larger screens; light TruMotion can smooth it at the risk of some soap-opera effect.

Slow frame-rate motion can stutter noticeably.

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.

120Hz OLED motion is crisp for consoles and most PC gaming, but fast competitive PCs can benefit from higher refresh rates offered elsewhere.

Cinematic Movement can add useful smoothness without obvious artifacts, while stronger settings may hesitate or create an artificial look.

Smoothing helps but brings a soap-opera effect.

A skinny, flat base leaves room for a soundbar without dominating the furniture.

Two foot positions make it easier to fit the TV on narrower furniture or make space for a soundbar.

DVD and HD material often gains crisp texture and careful detail, especially from cleaner sources. The weakest compressed broadcasts can still expose overprocessing.

Older movies and low-resolution streams generally look clear and well defined. Some competing models preserve more sharpness and texture from weaker sources.

The panel covers virtually all DCI-P3 and a strong portion of Rec.2020, producing broad HDR color. A few comparisons found slightly less high-brightness coverage than rival QD-OLEDs.

Everyday movies show rich, saturated color, with strong DCI-P3 coverage. Extreme Rec.2020 reds and greens are not as intense as on premium OLEDs.

AI Concierge can surface useful suggestions, but several tests found the recommendations too limited or unremarkable to become a regular feature.

Personalized recommendations are better integrated.

The native 120Hz panel extends to 165Hz with compatible PCs, providing excellent flexibility for gaming.

120Hz capability suits console gaming.

Good DVDs and HD sources can look crisp and detailed, but heavily compressed broadcasts expose ringing, artifacts, and inconsistent processing.

DVDs and standard-definition streams remain watchable, though the picture can be somewhat soft and fine details may disappear.

Large banner ads occupy a substantial portion of the webOS home screen. Some promotions can be disabled, but the space cannot be removed entirely.

Interface ads cannot be removed entirely.

The second-generation tandem panel improves efficiency while also increasing brightness and color performance.

AI energy settings can cut power use.

VRR remains smooth and tear-free up to 4K HDR 165Hz, giving PCs a very wide operating range.

Adaptive synchronization remains effective across the refresh range, including lower frame rates when compensation is available.

Off-axis viewing is generally excellent, though extreme seats can reveal a green or pink shift on white objects.

Off-center seating retains convincing color and contrast, making the panel a good fit for wider couches or seating arrangements.

Rear channels and clips can keep wiring tidy, but the permanently attached power cord and cable-length requirements complicate concealed installations.

Included foot clips help organize exposed cables.

The Alpha 11 Gen 3 processor improves gradation, clarity, and detail, but low-quality sources can trigger ringing or aggressive smoothing that erases fine texture.

Processing is competent for everyday sources, and crisp textures help the picture look detailed. Compression cleanup, over-sharpening and aggressive HDR treatment are less consistent.

Nvidia G-Sync compatibility combines with high refresh rates and low latency for excellent PC gaming.

G-SYNC compatibility is effective with supported sources.

ALLM is part of the G6’s complete gaming toolkit and helps consoles switch into responsive play automatically.

Automatic low-latency switching removes a gaming setup step.

Sports and games look smooth, responsive, and largely free of ghosting or obvious artifacts.

Fast-moving objects stay sharp, making dynamic games and sport broadcasts particularly satisfying.

Blacks are consistently deep, rich, and precise, even with room lights on. A few tests found mild black crush in the darkest HDR scenes.

Black areas look genuinely inky, with individual OLED pixels switching fully off. This is one of the TV’s clearest advantages over comparable LCD displays.

FreeSync, G-Sync, and HDMI VRR work smoothly up to very high frame rates, with only the usual OLED flicker possible in some static game scenes.

Adaptive refresh works smoothly across much of the panel’s range and helps keep gameplay free of tearing.

The revised layout is cleaner for some users, yet missing backlighting, charging, and a straightforward source button keeps it from feeling fully premium.

Minimal buttons keep the remote tidy, but it can be easy to lose and difficult to use in darkness. Some common functions require on-screen menus.

Filmmaker Mode and Calman support can deliver reference-grade accuracy with extensive adjustment. One firmware version’s broken HDR color controls created a notable exception.

Calibration is easy but changes little for SDR.

Per-pixel OLED lighting eliminates the halos and bloom associated with backlit TVs, preserving clean high-contrast edges.

Bright subtitles and small highlights sit cleanly against dark backgrounds without the glowing halos that can surround them on many LCD TVs.

Game Optimizer provides quick, customizable access to frame rate, VRR status, genre presets, black level, HGiG, and latency controls.

Samsung’s Game Bar puts VRR information and gaming controls close at hand, while the Gaming Hub helps with console-free cloud play.

All four HDMI ports support modern high-bandwidth gaming, avoiding the two-port limitation found on many rivals.

All four HDMI ports offer full gaming bandwidth, making the S85H practical for households with several consoles or a gaming PC.

Four capable HDMI inputs provide ample room for consoles, PCs, and external media devices.

Four capable HDMI sockets provide plenty of room for consoles, streaming hardware and other sources.

Cinematic Movement controls panning judder effectively without strongly exaggerating the soap-opera effect, though some smoothing is needed.

Most film cadence is handled cleanly.

OLED pixel response is nearly instantaneous, producing crisp motion and exceptionally responsive gaming.

OLED pixels transition almost instantly, leaving fast objects with very little trailing blur. Minor overshoot is generally hard to see.

The hardware is widely regarded as excellent, but launch firmware varied across units and introduced inconsistent HDR, Dolby Vision, and processing behavior. Later updates fixed many of those problems.

Most panel problems are not expected to occur quickly, but potential burn-in and eventual edge-pixel defects deserve consideration.

Dolby Vision can look excellent and improved substantially after firmware updates, but early units showed serious near-black artifacts. Dolby Vision 2 is also absent.

Dolby Vision is missing for both movies and games, although HDR10 and HDR10+ are available. This is a real consideration for Dolby Vision-heavy libraries.

HDR10+ remains unsupported, leaving Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG as the main formats.

HDR10+ mitigates some of the missing Dolby Vision functionality.

Stand or wall-mount installation is generally straightforward, although one 5GHz Wi-Fi issue made initial software setup painfully slow.

Installation benefits from another person and careful handling.

Performance is genuinely flagship-level, but launch pricing is difficult to justify while the discounted G5 and cheaper C6/C6H deliver much of the experience.

Premium-looking OLED contrast and a broad gaming toolset come at an appealing entry-level price. LG B6 deals or discounted older Samsung models can sometimes offer stronger value.

Traditional TV functions include useful recording and time-shifting, but the US tuner remains ATSC 1.0 rather than the newer ATSC 3.0 standard.

No ATSC 3.0 option for next-gen broadcasts.

Built-in Google Cast and AirPlay provide broad, convenient wireless sharing.

Sharing Galaxy media to the TV is straightforward.

eARC is available for connecting a soundbar or receiver, though it cannot pass DTS.

Audio connectivity accommodates external soundbars.

AMD FreeSync support is consistently praised as part of the G6’s complete adaptive-sync package.

FreeSync provides tear-free play.

Console gaming is exceptionally well covered at 4K/120Hz, including Dolby Vision on compatible systems. Image fidelity is generally strongest at 120Hz rather than pushing the optional 165Hz mode.

Current-generation consoles can run at 4K and 120Hz with VRR support. Enthusiast PC gamers may miss a higher 144Hz or 165Hz ceiling.

DTS decoding and passthrough are completely absent, a recurring drawback for Blu-ray collections and external audio setups.

DTS tracks are unsupported, which can complicate lossless surround audio from Blu-ray discs.

Four capable HDMI inputs and a broad gaming feature set make the G6 a first-rate 4K gaming display.

4K console play is strongly supported aside from Dolby Vision.

GeForce Now can reach 4K/120Hz, and the portal includes several major cloud services. Low-latency controller support makes the feature unusually capable for a TV.

The Gaming Hub makes supported titles accessible without connecting a console, though a compatible service subscription is needed.

Full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 across every input supports the G6’s comprehensive gaming feature set.

All HDMI sockets carry the full gaming bandwidth.

The metal frame and substantial construction feel reassuringly sturdy and appropriately premium.

The thin design looks attractive from the front but uses fairly inexpensive plastic, with some fragility during handling.

The slim, understated Gallery design looks premium and especially elegant when flush-mounted. Its familiar appearance has changed little, which some consider overdue for a refresh.

A very thin panel and narrow bezels make the S85H attractive from the front, while the plastic stand and rear are less premium.

The tandem panel reaches up to 83 inches, giving big-screen buyers access to the flagship picture technology.

Sizes from 48 to 83 inches cover everything from smaller rooms to large living rooms, adding flexibility within the entry-level OLED range.

The almost borderless screen creates a clean, floating-picture effect that suits the Gallery design.

The thin borders keep attention on the image.

Wireless results vary by region and unit: Wi-Fi 6E is welcome where included, while Wi-Fi 5 and a reported 5GHz setup failure feel like regressions.

Modern wireless compatibility is a welcome upgrade.

Opening streaming apps can require consent to transmit data outside the European Economic Area, which privacy-conscious users may dislike.

Ad targeting can be disabled, but ads themselves remain.

Firmware has already corrected major HDR and Dolby Vision problems, and LG promises years of webOS updates. The messy launch showed how dependent performance can be on software version.

Samsung’s promise of up to seven years of Tizen updates is a welcome long-term benefit.

Dynamic tone mapping can reveal shadows and add punch, but several tests found it overbrightened, washed out, or reduced highlight and color nuance. Accuracy is usually best with it disabled.

Bright effects are controlled effectively. Tone mapping sometimes flattens image depth.

Matter support and compatibility with Thread, Zigbee, Homey, and connected devices make the G6 a capable smart-home hub.

Built-in smart home control is versatile.

The ThinQ app works well as a quick remote, and external streaming devices perform smoothly with the TV.

Streaming apps work reliably.

webOS is usually intuitive and quick, especially with the pointer remote, though occasional settings-menu sluggishness remains.

Switching inputs and settings is intuitive.

webOS feels swift and snappy in most use, with only occasional hesitation in deeper settings.

Navigation feels brisk. Tizen improves organization rather than raw speed.

webOS offers an excellent app catalog covering major streaming services plus niche platforms such as Crunchyroll and Hidive.

The major streaming platforms are present, with services such as Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and Apple TV working well.

Settings and apps are easier to navigate.

Accessibility options are extensive and easy to reach, while eye-care features can reduce fatigue during long viewing sessions.

Streaming apps being locked behind an LG account is one of webOS 26’s most disliked changes, with added concern over required data consent.

Abundant AI extras fail to add obvious utility.

The soccer preset brightens the pitch and can enhance stadium sound, but it can also make colors look excessive and needs manual switching on this model.

BFI helps only at 60Hz and leaves some blur.

Low frequencies fail to convey crashes and engines.

Pure black regions are impressively uniform and free of haloing around bright objects. Some near-black scenes still reveal vertical bands.

Static logos and HUD elements carry a risk of permanent burn-in over time. Built-in protections help, and varied viewing is less concerning.

Pushing the volume introduces slight distortion, and action scenes can sound sluggish rather than clean and forceful.

Minor refresh-linked brightness pulsing remains.

Optional interpolation makes 30fps single-player games look smoother, but it substantially raises latency and is less suitable for competitive action.

The TV can preserve bright effects with careful tone mapping, but overly bright skin highlights and demanding HDR masters sometimes lose subtle detail.

The S85H earns strong praise for its OLED picture, extensive gaming features and accessible pricing. Bright-room visibility and audio quality remain the most common reservations.

The four-stack tandem OLED panel combines premium blacks, high brightness, and richly realistic color.

Pointer controls, the scroll wheel, and navigation pad make webOS fast to operate, although some buttons require excessive pressure.

4K resolution shows strong detail on large panels.

Classic screen mirroring joins AirPlay and Chromecast for flexible wireless display sharing.

AI Search can be convenient for simple requests, but broader queries may return slow, inaccurate, or irrelevant results.

The heavy metal pedestal is consistently described as reassuringly sturdy.

Traditional broadcast viewers cannot record tuner programs directly to a USB drive.

There are three USB ports, but limiting all of them to slow USB 2.0 is disappointing on a flagship.

Several demanding devices can stay connected simultaneously.

HDR gaming can run at 4K/144Hz on compatible hardware, giving high-end PC players plenty of headroom.

Apple AirPlay 2 works alongside Google Cast to make wireless sharing flexible across device ecosystems.

Google Cast is built in and works as part of a versatile wireless streaming setup.

Dolby Atmos FlexConnect is a promising way to add wireless surround speakers and use the TV within a larger audio system.

Available HDR formats are useful, but Dolby Vision is excluded.

A five-year panel warranty on G6 models adds valuable protection beyond LG’s standard one-year coverage.

AI speech mode helps intermittently, at times making sound thin.

The tandem OLED implementation delivers the cinematic blacks, depth, and color that make OLED especially compelling for movies.

Picture-in-picture is missing, preventing two sources from sharing the screen at once.

Foot placement leaves practical soundbar space.

Bluetooth soundbar pairing works smoothly.

Ultra-low-latency Bluetooth controller support strengthens the G6’s cloud-gaming credentials.

Overall tonal tracking can be impressive, though some scenes expose exaggerated highlights and loss of shadow detail. A brighter setting can further trade accuracy for punch.

webOS 26 remains a fast, customizable, app-rich platform with useful Quick Cards and settings. Ads, account requirements, and uneven AI features are its main drawbacks.

The redesigned Tizen layout feels improved.

Major and niche streaming services are widely available and work correctly once the required LG account is active.

Voice control and AI search offer broad device and content commands, and some consider LG’s assistant among the best for TV control.

Voice ID and queries have potential, but slow responses, limited language support, and inconsistent usefulness weaken the experience.

Solar recharging and a USB-C backup eliminate regular battery changes, a convenience rarely found on budget televisions.