The LG C6 2016 is a 4k OLED TV with excellent picture quality. The dark scene performance can't be beat, and the picture remains accurate even when viewed at a wide angle. Motion handling is excellent, with no motion blur following moving objects. As with other OLED TVs it's not perfect though as the screen can't get very bright to deal with glare and it suffers from temporary image retention after displaying static images.
Our Verdict
Excellent all-round performance. Perfect blacks results in infinite contrast ratio. Picture quality is excellent. Motion blur is non-existent. Picture remains accurate when viewed at an angle. Input lag is slightly higher than ideal. Some temporary image retention after static images.
- Picture remains accurate when viewed at an angle
- Great blacks
- Excellent motion handling
- Automatic brightness limiter (ABL) causes brightness to fluctuate depending on content
- Displaying static images results in temporary image retention
Terrific for watching movies in a dark room. Picture quality and dark scene performance are excellent due to perfect blacks.
Excellent for TV shows in a bright room. Picture quality is unbeatable, and looks great from any angle. Unfortunately the whole screen can't get bright to deal with glare. WebOS smart platform works well.
Excels for watching sports. Picture quality is great and remains accurate at an angle. Negligible motion blur which is great. The uniformity is great, and results in almost no dirty screen effect.
Great for gamers. Picture quality can't be beaten, and motion performance is excellent. Unfortunately the input lag is only slightly better than average, so may be an issue for the most hardcore gamers. Some temporary image retention may be visible after static content.
Exceptional HDR performance for movies. Supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Perfect blacks results in excellent dark scene performance. Highlights can get quite bright, and supports a wide color gamut for vivid colors.
HDR picture quality is exceptional, with support for wide color gamut. Unfortunately highlights can't get as bright as some other high end TVs and high HDR input lag may be an issue for some people.
Great choice for PC monitor. Picture remains accurate when viewed at an angle. Supports chroma subsampling and a wide range of resolutions for clear text. Motion handling is excellent. Unfortunately there is some temporary image retention.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 55" (OLED55C6P). For the most part, we expect our review to be valid for the 65" (OLED65C6P).
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their LG OLED 55C6P doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review. Note that some tests such as the gray uniformity may vary between individual units.
| Size | Model |
| 55" | OLED55C6P |
| 65" | OLED65C6P |
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Although the LG OLEDs are priced above the competition, they offer superior picture quality especially in darker scenes. The 2016 models all offer similar performance, which makes the C6 2016 a great choice as one of the more affordable models. Keep this in mind when viewing our recommendations below.
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