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LG OLED G6: Haben wir das Limit erreicht? (Test 2026)

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Product reviewed

LG OLED G6 (also known as “LG Evo G6”) — described as LG’s newest high-end OLED TV line, mainly positioned as an incremental step up from last year’s LG Evo G5.

Key features mentioned

OLED image quality

  • “Perfect black” / virtually infinite contrast
  • No blooming
  • Excellent viewing angle stability
  • Very fast panel response time

Gaming performance

  • Up to 165 Hz refresh rate
  • Minimal input lag (latency described as “virtually no”)

HDR brightness / performance

  • Peak brightness improved vs G5:
    • ~2500 nits on 10% area in Filmmaker Mode (also phrased as “almost 2500 candelers”)
    • For small highlights: over 3000 nits
  • Color gamut: ~100% of DCI-P3 (the G5 was also said to achieve this)

Panel technology (size + panel type)

  • Available sizes: 48, 55, 65, 77, 83, 97 inches
  • 55–83 inch models use RGB tandem OLED
    • Explained as four sub-color spaces (blue/green/blue/red) with separate color “players” to improve intensity/brightness

Processor / video processing

  • New Alpha 11 Generation 3 processor
  • Designed for 10-bit color signals with 12-bit processing
  • Goal: reduce visible brightness gradient banding (“bending”) to a minimum

Anti-reflection improvements

  • New anti-reflective coating designed to absorb more incident light
  • Claimed benefit: dark-scene blacks are less disturbed by reflections
  • Compared with Samsung’s matte approach: LG avoids a “grey veil” effect that can prevent perfect black

Smart TV & connectivity

  • webOS 26
  • LG promises at least 5 years of updates
  • Magic Remote with number keys + programmable keys
  • HDMI: predecessor had four HDMI 2.1 ports (said to be the same as G5)
  • Tuner: cable/satellite/antenna tuner included (same as G5; no additional details)

HDR format support

  • Same as G5: HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
  • Not supported (noted as a common limitation): HDR10+ and Dolby Vision 2

Audio

  • Two downward-firing stereo speakers
  • Described as surprisingly good for small rooms / background listening
  • For true home cinema: recommendation is soundbar or external audio

Pros (as stated)

  • Major improvements vs G5 in reflections/anti-glare
    • Better dark-scene black stability in real lighting
  • Gaming experience is excellent
    • Up to 165 Hz with very low input lag
  • Better processing
    • Alpha 11 Gen 3 reduces banding/visible gradients
  • Strong brightness capability
    • Peak luminance: ~2500 nits (10%) and >3000 nits for small highlights
  • Great OLED fundamentals still intact
    • Black levels, contrast, no blooming, viewing angles, fast response
  • webOS 26 with long update commitment (5+ years)

Cons / limitations (as stated)

  • Incremental change overall
    • “For the most part these are rather subtle improvements” vs the G5
  • HDR “theoretical advantage” concern
    • Content is often mastered at lower peaks (often around 1000 nits), so improvements may not always be noticeable
  • Missing audio feature
    • No DTS Audio support (called the biggest complaint)
  • Built-in speakers not for home cinema
    • A soundbar is recommended for a full theater experience
  • Missing HDR formats
    • No HDR10+ or Dolby Vision 2 (framed as not urgently important “right now”)

Comparisons made

LG Evo G6 vs LG Evo G5 (main comparison)

  • G6 is presented as a logical evolution—“practically perfect”—but improvements are mostly subtle
  • Biggest practical win: anti-reflective coating / reflection handling
  • G5 already matched some areas (e.g., DCI-P3 ~100% and strong peak brightness/performance)

LG vs Samsung top model (reflection/coating)

  • Samsung’s matte coating can cause a grey veil, harming perfect blacks
  • LG’s approach avoids that look while still improving reflection handling

Upgrading from older TVs

  • If coming from an older OLED/LCD, the improvements should feel major (implied that older OLED weaknesses are gone)

Unique points mentioned (complete list)

  1. OLED advantages: black levels, contrast, no blooming, viewing angle stability, response time.
  2. OLED brightness weakness considered solved “between G3 and G5” (with G4 as intermediate).
  3. G6 sizes: 48 / 55 / 65 / 77 / 83 / 97 inches.
  4. RGB tandem OLED used in 55–83 inch models.
  5. Peak brightness:
    • ~2500 nits @10% in Filmmaker Mode
    • >3000 nits for small highlights
  6. G6 is slightly better than G5 in peak brightness, but real-world HDR mastering is often lower (commonly ~1000 nits).
  7. Color gamut: ~100% DCI-P3 (G5 already did this).
  8. Improvements focus on optimizing within edge-of-feasible limits.
  9. Anti-reflective coating upgrade for better blacks in dark scenes.
  10. LG coating described as less “matte veil” than Samsung’s approach.
  11. New Alpha 11 Gen 3 processor: - 10-bit input / 12-bit processing - less banding/gradient artifacts
  12. Gaming up to 165 Hz with minimal input lag.
  13. AI upscaling for low-res content is “good” (similar quality to G5).
  14. webOS 26 smart system with 5+ years updates.
  15. Magic Remote features (number keys, programmable keys).
  16. Baseline hardware same as G5: - four HDMI 2.1 ports - tuner included (cable/satellite/antenna)
  17. HDR formats: HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision; no HDR10+ / Dolby Vision 2.
  18. Missing DTS Audio is the biggest complaint.
  19. Speakers: 2 downward-firing stereo; “surprisingly good” for small rooms.
  20. Home cinema suggestion: use a soundbar.
  21. Verdict framing: excellent, mostly subtle improvements over G5; content/mastering may not fully utilize newer specs.
  22. Upgrading from older displays can feel dramatic.
  23. Host/moderator engagement prompt about viewers’ current TV and hopes for the next model.
  24. Channel end/outro and mention of an article link.

Speakers’ views

  • Single main speaker/host: all points appear to come from one narrator (no clear multi-speaker breakdown).

Overall verdict / recommendation

Recommended if you want the best LG OLED picture quality for years, and you care about real-world improvements to reflections plus gaming responsiveness.

However, if you already own the LG Evo G5, the upgrade is suggested to be mostly subtle—with the most meaningful practical difference being anti-reflection and some processing detail improvements, not a revolution in specifications.

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