LG G6 OLED Review Roundup: Massive Power, Divisive Colours

As a busy dad running on far too much coffee, my TV time is sacred. When the heavyweights of the tech press get their hands on the next generation of home cinema panels, I pay close attention. LG has just pulled the curtain back on the 2026 G6 OLED, and the early hands-on impressions from across the web are painting a very intriguing picture. It is undeniably brighter and packs some serious internal firepower , but LG has also made a few controversial choices regarding colour tuning and format support that might divide home cinema purists. Let us dig into exactly what the industry is saying about LG's newest gallery screen.

Under the Hood: The Processing Leap

While OLED panels themselves offer incremental improvements year on year, the real battleground for 2026 is image processing. Following details shared by Smart Home Sounds, the G6 is an absolute beast internally. The new silicon features a 50% faster CPU, a 70% faster GPU, and a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that is up to five times more powerful than previous iterations. This extra headroom is largely dedicated to AI upscaling and motion handling. Reports from FlatpanelsHD also highlight the inclusion of a new 'micro RGB' architecture, which aims to refine pixel-level colour accuracy.

Brighter Panels, Calmer Colours

The biggest talking point surrounding the G6 is how it actually looks in a living room environment. Initial impressions from What Hi-Fi confirm that the G6 is demonstrably brighter than the G5 and manages to look significantly blacker when dealing with ambient room light. This is brilliant news for anyone who watches TV during the day.

However, things get controversial when we talk about vibrancy. The team over at TechRadar noted that the colours simply are not as punchy as those found on rival sets. Interestingly, LG insists this is entirely by design. The manufacturer has actively stepped away from the eye-searing, hyper-saturated look, tuning the G6 for absolute cinematic realism instead. This subtle approach seems to be turning heads, with T3 reporting that staring at the G6 next to Samsung and Sony sets yielded surprising results.

Missing Features and the 2026 Battlefield

It is not all perfect news, sadly. What Hi-Fi was quick to point out that the G6 lacks support for Dolby Vision 2, a surprising omission for a flagship TV in 2026.

However, we finally have some news regarding the cost. While official UK pricing is yet to be announced, US pre-orders have just opened, and they give us a massive clue. LG has confirmed that prices are not going up this year. The 55-inch LG G6 starts at $2,499 in the US, which is exactly the same as last year's G5. If that trend crosses the pond, we can comfortably estimate the 55-inch G6 will launch at around £2,399 here in the UK.

The plot thickens when you look at the step-down C6 range. The 42-inch C6 holds steady at $1,399, and the massive 83-inch version is actually $100 cheaper than last year's model. Furthermore, LG is bringing the G6's premium processor to the entire C6 lineup. If you opt for the 77-inch or 83-inch C6, you will even get the exact same panel as the G6, complete with what LG calls Hyper Radiant Color Technology (a feature included on every G6 apart from the colossal 97-inch model).

This aggressive pricing strategy is vital because the competition this year is fierce. Samsung is throwing down the gauntlet with its S95H QD-OLED, which is reportedly hitting a retina-scorching 2,700 nits and adopting a flush, picture-frame design to directly challenge LG's gallery aesthetics. Meanwhile, Sony is reportedly pivoting its flagship Bravia 9 II away from OLED entirely, focusing instead on "True RGB" LED tech. This leaves LG and Samsung locked in a direct, two-horse race for OLED supremacy.

⚡ NerdZap's Take

I currently have the LG G5 mounted on my living room wall, and it is a phenomenal piece of kit. In fact, if you want to see how I push that panel to its limit by streaming 1440p HDR PC games from my upstairs man-cave using Sunshine and Moonlight, check out my recent YouTube video where I break the whole process down.

Looking at these early impressions of the G6, I am slightly torn. As a tech nerd, the massive bump in CPU and GPU power excites me, and better ambient light rejection is always a win for daytime viewing. However, the deliberate move away from punchy colours is a bold risk by LG, and the lack of Dolby Vision 2 feels like an unnecessary sting for a premium flagship. If you are sitting on an older C1 or G2, the G6 will likely be a mind-blowing upgrade. But if you already own a G5 like me? I think our wallets are safe for another year.