We buy and test dozens of TVs each year, and we've bought and tested more than 120 LG TVs. LG releases many TVs every year, as much as any other manufacturer. LG was one of the first brands to release TVs with OLED panels, and that's now their most popular lineup. They also have a wide selection of LED TVs, ranging from entry-level 4k TVs to high-end models with Mini LED backlights. Unfortunately, most of their LED TVs don't perform very well overall, so our LG TV reviews aren't very positive when it comes to their LED models. But if you're looking for a brand with a large variety of excellent OLED TVs, LG is it.
You can also vote on which LG TVs you want us to buy and test, check out our 2026 TV lineup page to learn about LG's new TVs being released this year, and learn about LG's webOS.
Updates
- 12/18/2025LG QNED85A reviewed
- 10/07/2025LG QNED92A reviewed
- 10/06/2025LG UA77 reviewed
- 07/25/2025LG B5 OLED reviewed
- 05/13/2025LG C5 OLED reviewed
Quick Look
We buy and test dozens of TVs yearly, taking an objective, data-driven approach to deliver results you can trust. Our testing process is complex, with hundreds of individual tests that take over a week to complete. Most of our tests are done with specially designed test patterns that mimic real content, but we also use the same sources you have at home to ensure our results match the real-world experience. We use two main tools for our testing: a Colorimetry Research CR-100 colorimeter and a CR-250 spectroradiometer.
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Best LG TV
Mixed Usage9.0Home Theater9.0Bright Room8.7Sports8.8Gaming9.1Brightness8.9Black Level10Color8.9Processing (In Development)8.8Game Mode Responsiveness9.2Resolution4kNative Refresh Rate165HzScreen FinishGlossyPanel TypeOLEDSub-TypeWOLEDSee all our test resultsDolby VisionYesThe LG G5 OLED is the best LG TV and the best LG OLED TV. It uses LG's new primary RGB tandem panel, which offers an amazing combination of peak brightness and color vibrancy. It's one of the brightest OLEDs on the market, so it looks great in bright rooms where reflections can be an issue. It's a fantastic home theater TV due to its excellent image processing, Dolby Vision support, and accuracy. It also displays the perfect blacks OLEDs are known for, so it looks incredible in dark rooms. Furthermore, it has a very wide viewing angle, making it a great option for wide seating arrangements.
Like most LG TVs, the G5 has a great selection of additional gaming features, including support for 4k @ 165Hz gaming on all four of its HDMI ports, so it's a great choice for both console and PC gamers. It also supports all three major variable refresh rate (VRR) technologies, ensuring a nearly tear-free gaming experience from almost any source. Like all OLED displays, it has nearly instantaneous response times, resulting in crystal-clear motion with no distracting blur behind fast-moving objects. The TV is available in five sizes: 55, 65, 77, 83, and 97 inches; however, the 97-inch model doesn't have the new panel, so it's not as bright, and colors aren't as vivid as they are on the smaller models. Unfortunately, there are diagonal lines and snow-like noise that can be visible in darker scenes. Not everyone will notice this, but it's definitely something to be aware of before you make your purchase.
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Best Upper Mid-Range LG TV
Mixed Usage8.6Home Theater8.8Bright Room7.7Sports8.2Gaming8.9Brightness8.3Black Level10Color8.3Processing (In Development)8.7Game Mode Responsiveness9.3Resolution4kNative Refresh Rate144HzScreen FinishGlossyPanel TypeOLEDSub-TypeWOLEDSee all our test resultsDolby VisionYesIf you don't need the absolute best LG OLED TV or prefer saving money, go with the popular LG C5 OLED. Although it's not as bright as the LG G5 OLED, it's still a great alternative and can overcome glare from indirect lighting in a bright room. Of course, like all OLED displays, it delivers incredible picture quality, with a near-infinite contrast ratio that provides perfectly inky blacks. Overall, it has excellent image processing, supports Dolby Vision, and is very accurate out of the box, making it an amazing home theater TV. Colors aren't as vivid as they are on the G5, but they still stand out very well. You also still get the same wide viewing angle.
Like the G5, the C5 is an incredible TV for gamers with nearly instantaneous response times that deliver crystal-clear motion. It supports HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four inputs for up to 4k @ 144Hz gaming with VRR, meaning you can enjoy fast gaming from modern consoles or a recent PC graphics card. The cherry on top is the sheer number of sizes you can buy the C5 in; from a small 42 inches to a very large 83 inches, there's something for almost everyone. Like the G5, there are diagonal lines that appear in some darker scenes that are a result of dithering. These lines are subtle and unnoticeable to some people, but they can be bothersome for more astute viewers.
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Best Mid-Range LG TV
Mixed Usage8.2Home Theater8.4Bright Room6.7Sports7.1Gaming8.5Brightness7.0Black Level10Color8.3Processing (In Development)8.3Game Mode Responsiveness9.0Resolution4kNative Refresh Rate120HzScreen FinishGlossyPanel TypeOLEDSub-TypeWOLEDSee all our test resultsDolby VisionYesThe LG B5 OLED is the best LG television in the mid-range category that we've tested. It's a truly splendid option, with only a few drawbacks compared to the more expensive LG C5 OLED. The biggest difference between the TVs is that the B5 is noticeably dimmer overall. It's still bright enough in HDR for highlights to stand out well, but its lower SDR brightness means it doesn't overcome as much glare as the C5 does in a bright room. It still looks amazing in a dark room with inky blacks and punchy colors, and it offers Dolby Vision and a wide viewing angle, like the more expensive models do.
Its four HDMI 2.1 bandwidth ports offer up to 4k @ 120Hz support, so you don't get the 144Hz support that the C5 offers, but it's still fully compatible with the PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X. It's also compatible with every VRR technology, has nearly instantaneous response times, and has an extremely low input lag. Overall, this TV is a great entry point into the OLED market, and it's available in 48, 55, 65, 77, and 83-inch models, so it's easy to find the right size for your room. Fortunately, there are no diagonal lines in dark scenes like there are on the more expensive LG OLEDs, which is nice.
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Best Lower Mid-Range LG TV
Mixed Usage7.2HDR Movies6.9Sports7.2Video Games7.8Resolution4kNative Refresh Rate120 HzScreen FinishSemi-glossTypeLEDSub-TypeVASee all our test resultsDolby VisionNoIf you'd rather get an affordable LED TV but don't want to lose out on features, the best lower mid-range LG TV we've tested is the LG QNED85T. It's not nearly as good as the OLEDs, but it's cheaper and doesn't skimp on many features. It doesn't support Dolby Vision like the OLEDs, but it passes through advanced DTS audio formats, which is great for physical media lovers with a soundbar. It's a fully featured gaming TV as well, with four HDMI 2.1 bandwidth ports capable of outputting up to 4k @ 120Hz. It also supports every VRR technology and has a superbly low input lag, but fast motion is a bit blurry.
By going with this model, you're losing out on picture quality. Despite having local dimming, the TV's contrast just isn't good enough to display very deep blacks in a dark room, and there's very noticeable haloing around highlights. It's bright enough in SDR to overcome glare in a well-lit room, but its lower HDR brightness means highlights don't stand out the way they should in HDR content. Fortunately, it displays a wide range of colors, so HDR content is vibrant enough to have some impact on the viewer. Unlike the OLEDs, it has a narrow viewing angle, so it only looks its best when seated directly in front of the screen. It's available in five sizes: 50, 55, 65, 75, and a huge 86-inch model. Keep in mind that this is an edge-lit model, which is more prone to failure.
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Best Budget LG TV
Mixed Usage4.9Home Theater4.5Bright Room5.2Sports5.7Gaming5.0Brightness4.7Black Level2.5Color5.2Processing (In Development)6.7Game Mode Responsiveness6.3Resolution4kNative Refresh Rate60HzScreen FinishGlossyPanel TypeLCDSub-TypeIPSSee all our test resultsDolby VisionNoThe best budget LG TV we've tested is the LG UA77. It doesn't have very good image quality and is light on features, but it's cheap and gets the job done. It's a dim model with mediocre reflection handling, so it doesn't handle much glare at all, making it best suited for dimly lit rooms. Unfortunately, the TV doesn't display deep blacks due to its awful contrast, so dark scenes look gray. It also doesn't display a wide range of colors and is too dim to make highlights stand out in HDR, which really holds back its HDR performance. Luckily, the TV does have a wide viewing angle, making it a decent option for watching content with a group of friends.
You won't find Dolby Vision on this TV, and it's also pretty barebones in terms of gaming features; it doesn't have HDMI 2.1 bandwidth or support for 120Hz at any resolution. You're limited to 4k @ 60Hz, but it does support VRR, and it has low input lag. However, pixel response times are quite slow on this model, so motion is blurry. The TV is available in a wide range of sizes, from a small 43-inch model to a huge 86-inch model.
Compared To Other Brands
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OLED options.
LG's best TVs all use OLED displays, and they remain one of the biggest players in this market, with numerous options depending on your budget.
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Great viewing angle.Both their LED and OLED TVs generally have wide viewing angles, making them great for wide seating areas.
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Great smart platform.LG's proprietary smart platform, webOS, remains one of the best platforms compared to the competition. It's user-friendly, and the LG Magic Remote makes menu navigation feel smooth.
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Excellent gaming features.
Most of their mid-range models and up have a great selection of additional gaming features, including VRR support, low input lag, high refresh rates, and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
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LED TVs have a low contrast.Aside from their high-end OLED models, most LG TVs won't have great blacks, meaning their picture quality is limited.
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Uniformity issues.LG LED TVs often have issues with gray uniformity, like dirty screen effect (DSE), that can get distracting during sports.
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Poor value.Besides their OLEDs, their TVs don't offer good value for what they offer in terms of performance, and better options are available.
LG vs Samsung
Samsung TVs typically have better picture quality than most LG LED TVs. This is thanks to their use of VA-type LCD panels instead of LG's IPS panels, which trade contrast directly in front for wider viewing angles. LG has started to incorporate VA panels in some of their LED offerings, but they still don't perform very well at all. While Samsung is now making QD-OLED TVs with brighter colors than LG's WOLED TVs, LG offers more OLED models at affordable prices. LG also supports Dolby Vision on all of their OLEDs, so they're a little more enticing for home theater enthusiasts.
LG vs Sony
Sony is a direct competitor of LG since their lineup also includes LED and OLED models. LG's OLEDs have better gaming performance and generally cost less. However, Sony's LED options usually have VA panels, making for a better dark room experience than LG's LED models, and they typically have better color accuracy and superior image processing.
LG's OLEDs are among the best on the market, with stunning picture quality, and they're often cheaper than OLEDs from other brands. However, their LED TVs aren't anything special and don't offer good value. While their IPS LCD offerings have wide viewing angles, which is helpful for larger living rooms, the competition with VA panels often outperforms them in overall picture quality.
2026 LG Lineup
LG announced a big chunk of their TV lineup at CES 2026, with the main focus being on their new OLEDs and RGB Mini LED displays. LG placed a lot of emphasis on their new Wallpaper TV, known as the W6 series. The TV is extremely thin and only uses a single power cable. All the other inputs are placed in a wireless external box, which can be placed up to 33 feet away from the TV. LG also showed off some improvements with their new Hyper Radiant Color Technology found in the LG G6 and LG W6, which is supposed to deliver an increase in brightness, colors, and reflection handling over their more traditional WOLED displays.
LG also announced a pretty large upgrade for this year's C Series model. The C6 uses the RGB tandem panel that was exclusive to the LG G5 OLED from last year, so expect superior brightness and color volume over last year's LG C5. The LG B6 was referenced, but wasn't officially shown at CES, so we don't know much about it. However, we expect incremental upgrades over the B5. There are also variants of the B6 and C6, which are positioned to be special-edition versions of those TVs that focus more on affordability than pure performance. Not much is known about them at the moment, so we're not sure how different these variants will be.
LG is also making a pretty big push with RGB Mini LED TVs, and they announced three new models that utilize the new technology. Sadly, LG is using marketing terms that are a bit misleading, since two of the new models in the lineup are edge-lit. Edge-lit models usually don't perform very well at all compared to direct-lit TVs, so we don't expect great performance from them. Only one of the newly announced models, the LG MRGB95B, uses a full-array backlight.
If you want a more in-depth summary of LG's CES 2026 announcements, or you want to see how their 2026 lineup stacks up against the competition, check out our 2026 TV lineup page. Below is some information on LG's announced 2026 lineup. LG should provide more information on these TVs closer to launch, and we fully expect LG to announce more 2026 models sometime soon. We'll be sure to update the table below as more information is made public.
| Model | Sizes | Backlight Type | Advertised Zones | Refresh Rate | Notes |
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| W6 | 77", 83" | OLED | N/A | 165Hz | Wireless Zero Connect Box |
| G6 | 48", 55", 65", 77", 83", 97" | OLED | N/A | 165Hz | 97" doesn't have the Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 panel |
| C6H | 77", 83" | OLED | N/A | 165Hz | Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 panel |
| C6 | 42", 48", 55", 65" | OLED | N/A | 165Hz | Same panel as the LG C5. 42" and 48" aren't as bright |
| B6 | 48", 55", 65", 77", 83" | OLED | N/A | Unknown | |
| MRGB95B | 75", 86", 100" | RGB LED | Unknown | Unknown | |
| MRGB9M | 65", 75", 86" | RGB LED | Unknown | 144Hz | Edge-Lit, Wireless Zero Connect Box |
| MRGB85B | 50", 55", 65", 75", 86" | RGB LED | Unknown | Unknown | Edge-lit |
Product Naming
LG has a large lineup that covers everything from cheap and small lower-resolution TVs to very high-end with their OLEDs. The naming scheme changes depending on the lineup. Generally speaking, the first set of letters represents the lineup it's in, like QNED or NANO, and the next set of numbers represents its position in the lineup, with higher being better.
- MRGB* = RGB Mini LED
- QNED* = Premium QLED model
- NANO* = Premium LED model
- U* = Entry-level 4k TV
- *R = 2023
- *Q = 2022
- *P = 2021
For their OLED lineup, the model numbers start with a letter, followed by a number representing the year (2 = 2022, 3 = 2023, 4 = 2024). Example: G1 = 2021 Gallery Design; CX = 2020 C Series OLED TV.
LG Smart Features
LG uses their own proprietary smart OS, known as webOS, across all of their TVs. It runs well and offers many smart features that make finding content to watch fast and easy. WebOS allows you to cast content from your phone, easily find popular apps, play content from a USB stick, and use your voice to control the TV. On top of that, you can download mobile-style games directly onto your TV, or pair a controller to your TV and play AAA titles through Xbox Cloud Gaming or GeForce Now. LG offers five years of guaranteed webOS updates, so you don't have to worry about your interface looking dated a few years after you purchase a TV.
If you want more detailed information on LG's webOS and how it stacks up against the competition, check out our article specifically on LG's webOS.
Recent Updates
Jan 21, 2026:
We updated the LG Lineup and Smart Features sections and revised other text throughout the article.
Oct 24, 2025:
We replaced the LG G4 OLED with the LG G5 OLED, the LG C4 OLED with the LG C5 OLED, the LG B4 OLED with the LG B5 OLED, and the LG UT75 with the LG UA77.
Jan 16, 2025:
We replaced the 2024 LG Lineup with a new 2025 LG Lineup section.
Dec 19, 2024:
Replaced the LG QNED80 2023 with the LG QNED85T in the 'Best Lower Mid-Range LG TV' category. We also refreshed text throughout the article for accuracy.
Oct 08, 2024: We swapped the LG UR9000 with the LG UT7570 in the 'Best Budget LG TV' category. We also replaced the LG B3 OLED, the LG C3 OLED, and the LG G3 OLED with their 2024 successors.
Conclusion
LG undeniably offers top-shelf products with OLED TVs, and our LG TV reviews of their OLEDs are usually very positive since they test so well. This technology is now quite mature and is an industry leader, but not all of their TVs are great. Most of their LED models really don't provide great image quality for their price, quite the opposite of their OLED offerings. Luckily, all their smart TVs come with a user-friendly webOS platform built in, making it easy to watch your favorite content. Below is a list of every LG TV we've reviewed, but keep in mind that most models tested before 2025 are on an older test bench, so they score higher than they would today.