Samsung S84F 55-inch OLED vs LG B6 OLED
Get the Samsung S84F. Unless you watch lots of Dolby Vision films and shows — then the LG B6 is worth a bit more.
Samsung S84F 55-inch OLED
A proper OLED at a mid-range price: deep blacks, smooth 120Hz gaming and four HDMI 2.1 ports.
LG B6 OLED
The cheapest way into a proper OLED. Same deep blacks as the C6, a bit less bright.
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Both are 55-inch OLEDs with deep blacks, four HDMI 2.1 ports and 120Hz for consoles, and both are best in a room you can dim. The B6 adds Dolby Vision and LG's webOS for a bit more; the S84F gives you OLED blacks for less.
- —You want OLED for less.
- —Dolby Vision doesn't matter to you.
- —You play on a PS5 or Xbox.
- —You watch lots of Dolby Vision films and shows.
- —You prefer LG's webOS.
- —You want accurate colours out of the box.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +OLED blacks at a mid-range price
- +Four HDMI 2.1 ports, 120Hz with VRR
- +Very low input lag for gaming
- −No Dolby Vision or DTS sound (choose.tv).
- −HDR highlights are modest next to brighter OLEDs, and strong light can tint the blacks (choose.tv).
- −Leave the HDR tone-mapping setting off: it brightens scenes too much (choose.tv).
- +OLED blacks for less than the C6
- +Accurate out of the box
- +Four HDMI 2.1 ports for consoles
- −Noticeable stutter in slow camera pans — true of every OLED.
- −Also sold as the B6E: the same TV with a simpler remote.
Ready to choose?
- Is the Samsung S84F worth it?
- Is the LG B6 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.