LG B5 OLED vs LG B6 OLED
Buy last year's B5. Same perfect blacks, same Dolby Vision, same ports, and it's much cheaper now. The B6 is a touch brighter. That's it.
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Which one is for you?
LG B6
Get the B6 if this sounds like you: a bit of light in the room at night, and you want the newest model.
Is the LG B6 OLED worth it?Key differences
Brightness
Dolby Vision
Gaming
Model year
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
LG B5
Owners love the picture and the price. The main complaints are Wi-Fi that drops and slow, cluttered menus.
- Superb picture: deep blacks and rich colour
- Easy to set up and use
- Great value for an OLED
- Wi-Fi drops or won't connect
- Slow, cluttered menus and software
LG B6
Owners love the picture for the price and how thin and light it is. Owners who rated it low disliked having to sign in to LG to use the apps, and the small remote.
- Stunning picture with deep blacks
- Thin and light
- Good value for an OLED
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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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.
Owner reports for the LG B5: 273 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read November 2026.
Owner reports for the LG B6: 21 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Otto (Germany), Best Buy (Canada) and Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia), read November 2026.