LG G6 OLED TV Gains Up to 20% Brightness as Color Accuracy Slips Versus G5
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Updated · CNET · May 14
LG G6 OLED TV Gains Up to 20% Brightness as Color Accuracy Slips Versus G5
3 articles · Updated · CNET · May 14
LG’s 2026 G6 OLED delivers stronger shadow detail, lower glare and brighter gaming performance, but the reviewer found it less color-accurate than the G5 and prone to a green tint off-axis.
2,511 nits of HDR peak brightness put the G6 below the G5’s 2,813 nits in testing, suggesting LG’s claimed 20% gain did not consistently show up in real-world viewing.
13.57ms input lag, four HDMI 2.1 ports and 165Hz VRR make the G6 a strong gaming set, while its improved antireflective coating helps preserve black levels in bright rooms.
65-inch testing was used for the review, but the findings are said to apply across the 55-, 77-, 83- and 97-inch G6 lineup.
The G6 remains LG’s top mainstream OLED for 2026, though the review says its premium appeal rests more on contrast and brightness than on the G5’s standout color fidelity.
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