If you want better overall image accuracy
Choose LG C6. It scores 4.8 vs 4.3 for overall image accuracy, with a 4.1 overall score.
LG G6 TV Review
Bottom Line
Choose the G6 for class-leading bright-room OLED picture, rich color, deep blacks and elite gaming. Skip it if you want strong built-in audio, polished launch firmware, no account sign-in, or the best value.
Best for
Best for movie and gaming enthusiasts who want deep OLED blacks without giving up daytime brightness, plus PC players who can use 165Hz and four HDMI 2.1 ports.
Not for
Skip it if value, strong built-in audio, DTS support, account-free streaming or perfectly stable launch firmware matter more than peak OLED performance.
Verdict
The LG G6 is a flagship OLED built around an exceptional core picture. Its glossy anti-reflection coating, unusually high full-screen brightness, deep blacks, broad color and refined HDR10 gradients make it equally convincing for daytime sports and dark-room movies. Gaming is another major strength, with four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports, 4K/120 console support, up to 165Hz for PCs, broad VRR compatibility and extremely low input lag. The tradeoffs are meaningful: launch firmware produced inconsistent HDR and Dolby Vision results, webOS adds large ads and mandatory account sign-in, and the built-in speakers do not match the picture. It is also expensive while the G5, C6 and C6H can deliver much of the experience for less. Later updates improve the case considerably, but value still depends on pricing.
Feature Scorecards
Summary
110 reviewed features-
Very positive 4.5-5.070 (64%)
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Positive 3.5-4.422 (20%)
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Neutral 2.5-3.410 (9%)
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Negative 1.5-2.46 (5%)
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Very negative below 1.52 (2%)
Pros
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Perfect OLED blacks beside intense highlights create exceptional depth and punch. This remains a standout advantage in both dark and bright rooms.
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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.
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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.
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Blacks are consistently deep, rich, and precise, even with room lights on. A few tests found mild black crush in the darkest HDR scenes.
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High full-screen brightness and excellent anti-reflection treatment make this one of the strongest OLEDs for bright living rooms without sacrificing deep blacks.
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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.
Cons
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DTS decoding and passthrough are completely absent, a recurring drawback for Blu-ray collections and external audio setups.
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Streaming apps being locked behind an LG account is one of webOS 26’s most disliked changes, with added concern over required data consent.
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Large banner ads occupy a substantial portion of the webOS home screen. Some promotions can be disabled, but the space cannot be removed entirely.
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HDR10+ remains unsupported, leaving Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG as the main formats.
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DTS passthrough over eARC is missing, forcing disc users to route compatible players directly through an external audio system.
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Opening streaming apps can require consent to transmit data outside the European Economic Area, which privacy-conscious users may dislike.
Compared With Category Average
Compared with other TVs, this product is above average in reflection handling, glare resistance, panel type, near average in picture quality, HDR brightness, below average in value for money, privacy controls, remote control quality.
Comparison summary
101 compared features-
Above average 0.4+ pts higher57 (56%)
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Same as average within 0.3 pts27 (27%)
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Below average 0.4+ pts lower17 (17%)
Largest category differences
| Attribute | This product | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| reflection handling | 4.8 | 2.7 | +2.1 |
| glare resistance | 4.8 | 2.7 | +2.2 |
| panel type | 5.0 | 2.7 | +2.3 |
| motion clarity | 4.9 | 2.8 | +2.0 |
| software updates | 4.0 | 2.2 | +1.8 |
| sustained brightness | 4.7 | 3.1 | +1.6 |
| Dolby Atmos support | 4.5 | 2.7 | +1.8 |
| response time | 5.0 | 3.4 | +1.6 |
Consider This Instead
Compared in Reviews
Products reviewers directly compared with this model, grouped into quick takeaways.
G5
- Cheaper: value The G6 improves the picture, but the discounted G5 is the stronger value.
- Older model: reflection handling The G6 reflects much less light than last year’s G5.
- Older model: banding and dithering The reviewer prefers the G6 because its gradient and dithering improvements are meaningful.
Samsung S95F
- Worse: natural sharpness The LG looked more natural and sharper in side-by-side viewing.
- Worse: bright-room viewing The G6 preserves blacks better while controlling reflections in bright rooms.
Samsung S99H
- Better: overall picture quality Samsung currently offers cleaner near-black handling and more impactful HDR.
- Better: color realism Samsung looks slightly warmer and more lifelike in a difficult dark scene.
FAQ
Is the LG G6 good for bright rooms?
Yes. High full-screen brightness and excellent glossy anti-reflection treatment make it one of the strongest bright-room OLEDs, while blacks stay deep.
How good is it for gaming?
It is elite for gaming, with four HDMI 2.1 ports, 4K/120 console support, up to 165Hz for PCs, FreeSync, G-Sync, VRR and very low input lag. Some firmware versions showed HGiG or color issues in Game Optimizer.
Does it need a soundbar?
For casual viewing, the fuller and bassier built-in audio is serviceable. Movies benefit greatly from a soundbar because the speakers can sound contained, soft in the bass and short on volume.
Is it worth upgrading from the G5?
Usually not at full price. The G6 improves reflections, full-screen brightness, gradients and near-black processing, but the discounted G5 offers similar core picture and gaming performance for less.
Were the firmware problems fixed?
Later firmware corrected major HDR tracking and Dolby Vision issues in several tests. Results still varied by software version, so the launch experience was less consistent than the hardware deserved.
Which HDR and audio formats are missing?
It supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG and Dolby Atmos, but not HDR10+, Dolby Vision 2 or DTS decoding and passthrough.
Do streaming apps require an LG account?
Yes, multiple tests found that webOS 26 requires an LG account before opening major streaming apps, which was a recurring complaint.
Sample Expert Reviews We Analyzed
These are a few of the reviews included in our analysis.
Video Reviews
YouTube - SpawnPoiint
- Review score
- 4.8
Article Reviews
techradar.com
All three of LG's 2026 OLED TVs are great, but which is really the best value for money? I compared them alongside each other to find out.
- Review score
- 4.5
smarthomesounds.co.uk
LG G6 OLED evo is in stock now at Smart Home Sounds. Brighter Tandem WOLED, improved reflection handling and next-gen gaming. Lowest Price...
- Review score
- 4.5
stuff.tv
The OLED standard-bearer returns. Can a brightness boost keep the new generation LG G6 at the top of the TV pile?
- Review score
- 4.3
choose.tv
In-depth review of the flagship LG OLED G6. Testing the new 2nd gen Tandem OLED panel and 165Hz gaming performance. Check out our benchmarks...
- Review score
- 4.7
trustedreviews.com
Is this LG's best OLED yet? The OLED65G6 delivers an excellent picture performance across a range of sources
- Review score
- 4.3
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