The LG B2 OLED is a mid-range OLED TV, replacing 2021's LG B1 OLED. It sits between the LG A2 OLED and the LG C2 OLED in LG's 2022 lineup and is extremely similar to the C2. The main difference is that the B2 has a different processor and uses another type of OLED panel, meaning it doesn't get as bright in HDR as the C2. Still, this TV has a bunch of the same features, like the built-in webOS smart platform that makes it easy to stream your favorite content. It has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two ports and supports all variable refresh rate (VRR) formats; AMD FreeSync, HDMI Forum VRR, and NVIDIA G-SYNC. It's also available in a few sizes, from 55 to 77 inches, but it's not available in smaller sizes like the C2.
Our Verdict
The LG B2 is an excellent TV overall. It's remarkable for watching movies in dark rooms thanks to its near-infinite contrast ratio with perfect blacks, and it's also excellent for watching HDR movies, but some colors don't look vivid. If you watch shows or sports in bright rooms, it's impressive as it has incredible reflection handling to fight glare from a few light sources, but it doesn't get bright enough to fight a ton of glare. It's incredible for gaming with HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two ports, variable refresh rate (VRR) support to reduce screen tearing, low input lag, and a near-instantaneous response time for smooth motion. It's fantastic to use as a PC monitor, but OLEDs risk permanent burn-in when exposed to the same static elements over time.
- Deep and inky blacks.
- Perfect black uniformity.
- Wide viewing angle.
- Risk of permanent burn-in.
- Some colors aren't vivid.
The LG B2 is impressive for watching TV shows in well-lit environments. Its reflection handling is incredible, and it has good SDR peak brightness depending on the content, although it's not bright enough to fight a ton of glare. It also has a wide viewing angle that makes the image look consistent from the sides, just as if you were watching from the front, so you can watch shows with the entire family sitting around the TV with no issues. The built-in webOS smart platform has a ton of apps available to download, and the TV doesn't have trouble upscaling low-resolution content if you watch cable TV. If you use over-the-air signals, it, unfortunately, doesn't support 4k channels.
- Incredible reflection handling.
- Wide viewing angle.
- Some scenes don't get bright enough to fight glare.
- Risk of permanent burn-in.
The LG B2 is amazing for watching sports. Fast-moving players and balls look smooth with minimal motion blur, and it has great gray uniformity that makes playing surfaces look good. It has a wide viewing angle, making it an ideal choice for wide seating areas as people from the side see a consistent image. It has incredible reflection handling if you have a few lights around, but it doesn't get bright with large areas of bright colors, like while watching sports, and it's not enough to fight a ton of glare.
- Incredible reflection handling.
- Wide viewing angle.
- Exceptional motion handling.
- Some scenes don't get bright enough to fight glare.
- Risk of permanent burn-in.
The LG B2 is incredible for gaming. It has many gaming features, like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two ports and variable refresh rate (VRR) support, that make it fully compatible with recent consoles and PC graphic cards. It also offers a quick and responsive gaming experience thanks to its low input lag and near-instantaneous response time. Lastly, it's remarkable for dark room gaming as it has a near-infinite contrast ratio that produces deep blacks, and there's no blooming around bright objects either.
- Deep and inky blacks.
- Exceptional motion handling.
- HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
- Supports all common VRR formats.
- Low input lag.
- Risk of permanent burn-in.
The LG B2 is excellent for watching HDR movies. It looks incredible in dark rooms as it displays deep and inky blacks and has perfect black uniformity without any blooming. It displays a wide color gamut in HDR, but its tone mapping is off, so colors don't look the most accurate. It also has okay HDR peak brightness, enough to make some highlights stand out, but it doesn't get bright enough to deliver a truly satisfying HDR experience with bright and vivid colors.
- Deep and inky blacks.
- Perfect black uniformity.
- Removes 24p judder from any source.
- Small highlights pop.
- Movies appear to stutter.
- Some colors aren't vivid.
- Tone mapping is off.
The LG B2 is fantastic for HDR gaming. It delivers incredible gaming performance thanks to its variable refresh rate (VRR) support, HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two ports, quick response time, and low input lag. It's also fantastic for dark room gaming because blacks are deep and inky, displaying bright objects without any blooming. Its HDR experience is excellent thanks to its dark room performance, but some highlights don't truly pop, and not all colors look vivid.
- Deep and inky blacks.
- Perfect black uniformity.
- Exceptional motion handling.
- HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
- Supports all common VRR formats.
- Some colors aren't vivid.
- Tone mapping is off.
The LG B2 is fantastic to use as a PC monitor. Thanks to the low input lag, your mouse movements and keyboard inputs feel responsive, and you won't notice motion blur thanks to the quick response time. It also has a wide viewing angle that makes the image remain consistent if you sit too close, and the reflection handling is incredible if you want to use it in a room with a few lights around. Sadly, OLEDs risk permanent burn-in when exposed to the same static elements over time, like from a PC's user interface.
- Incredible reflection handling.
- Wide viewing angle.
- Low input lag.
- Displays proper chroma 4:4:4.
- Risk of permanent burn-in.
Changelog
- Updated Sep 26, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
- Updated Jul 08, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
- Updated Apr 17, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
- Updated Feb 11, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 65-inch LG B2 (OLED65B2PUA), and the results are also valid for the 55 and 75-inch models. Note that the last three letters in the model number (PUA in this case) vary between retailers and individual regions, but there's no difference in performance. Models ending with AUA, like the LG 65OLEDB2AUA, are Costco/Sam's Club variants but are otherwise identical.
| Size | US Model | Europe Model |
|---|---|---|
| 55" | LG OLED55B2PUA | LG OLED55B26LA |
| 65" | LG OLED65B2PUA | LG OLED65B26LA |
| 77" | LG OLED77B2PUA | LG OLED77B26LA |
Our unit of the LG B2 was manufactured in April 2022, and you can see the label here.
Popular TV Comparisons
The LG B2 is an excellent OLED TV. It delivers deep blacks, and it has advanced features for gamers. The B2 is a slight step down from the LG C2 OLED in terms of peak brightness, so if you watch a lot of HDR content, you might want to spend just a bit more for the C2. However, if you don't care about the slight brightness boost and just want the incredible picture quality that OLEDs are known for, the B2 doesn't disappoint.
See our recommendations for the best OLED TVs, the best LG TVs, and the best TVs for movies.
The LG C2 OLED is a higher-end TV than the LG B2 OLED, so it performs better overall. They have the same SDR peak brightness, but in HDR is where the C2 stands out as it gets a bit brighter and highlights pop a bit more. The C2 also has better gradient handling, resulting in less distracting banding while watching HDR content.
The LG B4 OLED is a minor upgrade over the LG B2 OLED. While the B4 does have some upgrades over the older model, namely a slightly brighter panel, improved image processing, and four HDMI 2.1 ports instead of two, they are hardly worth an upgrade, as they are hard to notice. It could also be worth buying the B2 over the B4 if you find the former for a much cheaper price, as you're not losing much by going with the older model.
The LG C1 OLED and the LG B2 OLED are similar OLEDs. The B2 is the better choice if you need something to use in a well-lit room because it gets brighter in SDR. However, their HDR brightness is similar, and the C1 has better gradient handling, so if you watch HDR content, it's better to go for the C1.
The LG B2 OLED and the LG C3 OLED are similar, but the C3 is slightly better in all areas. The C3 is noticeably brighter in HDR, although not by a wide margin. The C3 also has better image processing, and unlike the B3, it can passthrough advanced DTS audio formats, a great feature for those who prefer to watch content from physical media. The newer C3 is also better if you have a lot of HDMI 2.1 devices, as it has four HDMI 2.1 bandwidth ports, while the B2 only has two.
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 use 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.
Test Results
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