LG B6 OLED TV Review (2026)

OLED TVs are now available for $1,300, though with compromises in brightness and contrast.

LG's B6 OLED TV, reviewed in late 2026, is positioned as an entry-level model with a $1,300 price point. It offers deep blacks and a thin profile, making it aesthetically pleasing and suitable for gaming with its 120-Hz refresh rate. However, its performance in brightness and contrast falls short compared to higher-end OLEDs and newer RGB televisions like the LG Micro RGB Evo or competing models from Samsung and Hisense. While the B6 delivers good black levels and color for its price, it struggles with very dark scenes appearing completely black and colors not being as vibrant as on RGB alternatives. The user interface, LG's WebOS, is functional but criticized for its pointer and remote control usability. Despite its feature set, including an AI picture enhancement and gaming mode, the B6 faces stiff competition from LG's own C6 model, which offers superior performance for a slightly higher price.

The LG B6 OLED TV's primary appeal is its affordability within the OLED market, setting a new benchmark for entry-level pricing at $1,300. This price point, however, comes with trade-offs, most notably in its peak brightness and contrast capabilities, which are outshined by more premium OLEDs and even competing RGB displays. The review highlights a market increasingly segmenting by performance tiers, with budget options like the B6 offering core OLED benefits such as deep blacks, while pushing consumers to spend more for enhanced visual fidelity.

The competitive landscape for televisions is rapidly evolving, with new technologies like RGB displays challenging OLED's dominance, even at the lower end. LG's own product line, with the C6 model offering a demonstrably better experience for only $200 more, illustrates this internal competition. Consumers are now faced with more choices than ever, forcing a careful evaluation of feature sets against absolute performance metrics, making the decision between an entry-level OLED and a slightly more expensive but superior option a critical one.