LG C6 OLED vs LG G6 OLED 55-inch
Get the LG C6. Unless you'll hang it on the wall and want more brightness for HDR and daylight — then the G6 is worth the extra.
LG C6 OLED
Deep blacks, great motion and the best gaming features for the money. The TV most people should get.
LG G6 OLED 55-inch
LG's brightest OLED: the C6's deep blacks with more punch for HDR and lit rooms, in a slim design made for the wall.
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Both have the same inky OLED blacks, wide viewing angle and four HDMI 2.1 ports up to 165Hz. The G6 is brighter and handles reflections better, but the C6 gives you nearly all of it for less.
- —You watch mostly in the evening.
- —It's going on a TV unit.
- —You'd rather keep the difference.
- —Your room gets daylight.
- —You want HDR highlights to really pop.
- —You'll mount it on the wall.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Near-perfect blacks for films at night
- +Four HDMI 2.1 ports, up to 165Hz for gaming
- +Looks the same from any seat
- −You need an LG account to use nearly every app.
- −No HDR10+ or DTS sound passthrough.
- −The 77- and 83-inch sizes are a different, brighter panel sold as the C6H.
- +Brighter than the C6 for HDR and lit rooms
- +Four HDMI 2.1 ports, up to 165Hz
- +Hangs flush on the wall, bracket included
- −No HDR10+ support (Expert Reviews).
- −The built-in sound is only okay, so a soundbar helps (Expert Reviews).
- −Colours take on a slight green tint from far off to the side (Expert Reviews).
- −You need an LG account for most apps (LG).
Ready to choose?
- Is the LG C6 worth it?
- Is the LG G6 worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.