The 4k LG OLED E6 TV delivers an excellent picture quality that can be enjoyed from anywhere in the room. Due to its perfect black, it has an infinite contrast ratio which results in a picture that pops. Motion blur is also practically non existent. It isn't perfect though, maximum brightness and dark gray uniformity could be better.
TEST RESULTS
| Design | 9.5 |
| Picture Quality | 9.0 |
| Motion | 9.5 |
| Inputs | 8.1 |
| Sound Quality | 7.5 |
| Smart Features | 9.0 |
- Nearly no motion blur in sports and video games
- Infinite native contrast ratio due to perfect black
- Excellent picture quality even when viewed from the side
- Brightness not as high as other HDR TVs and varies depending on content
- Prone to temporary image retention after displaying static images
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Design
Curved: No
The look of the LG OLED E6 is impressive. From first glimpse, the TV appears high end. The upper part of the TV is so thin that it is hard to imagine televisions getting any thinner than this. The stand and speakers are flat with the table surface which is an interesting design.
The upper part of the LG E6 is amazingly thin when viewed from the side. Only the lower part of the TV goes thicker on the back. Because of this, the screen won't be flush on a wall if wall mounted. On such a setup, some of the back connections might be blocked too. The 'Max Thickness' measurement includes the cable management hanger that stick out at the back of the TV and that can't be removed.
Picture Quality
The E6 has exceptional picture quality for watching movies and TV. The OLED panel allows perfect black performance. The HDR support and color performance is very good and the peak brightness is an improvement on other OLED TVs. It displays sources from a wide range of resolutions very well. The screen coating deals with reflections well and the 3D is an added bonus.
The pixels in an OLED display are individually switched on and off, and so infinite contrast ratio exists where the blacks emit no light.
The E6 has a much better peak brightness than any other OLED TV we have reviewed. Like other OLED TVs, it has ABL (Automatic Brightness Limiter). The maximum luminosity varies depending on the content. A bright image full screen is significantly darker than on other TVs, which is apparent on scene transitions.
When displaying static content, brightness start to go down after around 1 minute 45 seconds until it stabilize at around 6 minutes. During that time, any movement on screen will bring back the brightness to it full capacity.
The gray uniformity is better than LED TVs, but it is still not perfect. You can see in our picture that the top half is warmer than the bottom, and the edges brighter.
In the dark shadows (see the 5% picture), there is less vignetting than on the EF9500, which is great. A few vertical bands can still be seen though.
There is image retention, which is most obvious when viewing a gray screen after long periods of static content. This should not be an issue when viewing normal content.
Good out of the box white balance and color dE. Although faint, a blue tint can be observed and appear more prominent in our pictures than it is with our eyes. The camera sensor would be more sensible to it.
To achieve greater support for Rec. 2020 you must change 'Color Gamut' to 'Wide' and enable 'HDMI Ultra HD Deep Color' on the input you are using. The color gamut will be automatically changed to 'Wide' when an HDR signal is detected.
Reflections are well taken care off on the LG E6. The TV can get bright enough so it isn't a problem in a bright room and direct reflections can be seen through although they have a purple tint. No rainbow effect could be seen which is also good.
Motion
The LG E6P is excellent at handling motion. There is a minimum of motion blur, and options to interpolate content up to 120fps. Movies play smoothly via a blu-ray player or streaming apps but not from all sources.
Just like other OLED TV we have reviewed in the past, the response time is practically perfect and there is very little overshoot. No trail can be seen following the logo at all, which will give a very clear watching experience during fast movements. The backlight of the TV is also flicker-free.
Enable 'RealCinema' under 'Picture Mode Settings'>'Picture Options' to remove judder on 24p content over a 60i signal. Movies over 24p signals such as a blu-ray player experience no judder.
The E6 is able to interpolate 30Hz and 60Hz content up to 120Hz.
Inputs
The E6 performs supports a wide range of resolutions at up to 60Hz. The input lag is not as low as some other TVs, but is still good.There is a wide range of inputs which should be great for most people.
Update 06-17-2016: The input take can take some time to stabilize, but adjusting the picture mode to 'Game' and changing the input icon to 'Game console' reduces the input lag to 34.2ms. Ensure 'TruMotion' is disabled.
Update 08/09/2016: The input lag outside game mode was updated to 50.7ms and the input lag under HDR mode was also verified, and it is also of 50.7ms.
To enable chroma 4:4:4 support, change the input icon to PC. Press the input button on the remote, select 'All Inputs', and click 'Edit Icon'. For chroma 4:4:4 support at 4k and 60Hz, enable 'ULTRA HD Deep Color' under 'General' settings. The input lag in PC mode with the 'Game' picture mode is 34.0 ms.
Sound Quality
The LG E6 produces great sound for a TV. Frequency response is good and distortion is well managed as long as the volume isn't set too high. Contrary to most TVs, a sound bar and sub is not a requirement here although some will still outdo the performance of the E6.
Very good frequency response, for a TV. With the low-end cutoff of 71Hz and maximum loudness of 91.2dB, this TV should be able to perform decently in most situations. However, at higher volumes, some pumping and compression may be present. Also, it won't be able to produces the punch and low-end thump that external speaker/sub systems are able to produce.
Smart Features
Smart OS: WebOS 3.0
The LG E6P comes loaded with WebOS 3.0 that has both a sleek design and a very responsive interface. WebOS 3.0 comes with many demanded application such as Youtube, Netflix, and Amazon Video already pre-loaded on the home screen which is great for easy access, you can also download plenty of application straight from the 'LG Content Store'. Since WebOS is open source you can expect frequent updates as well the number of applications to increase. The remote, just like other LG TVs we have reviewed in the past, has a pointer which makes it very easy to navigate through menus. In terms on inputs, this TV has it all, you will not have any issue when it comes to connecting all your devices to it.
The TV doesn't lack support for applications as it has the most demanded applications such as Youtube, Netflix and Amazon Video already pre-loaded to the home screen, you can also downloaded plenty of applications from 'LG Content Store' that is also located on the home screen. Since WebOS is open source to the public there will never be the lack of applications.
Differences between Sizes and Variants
We tested the 55" (OLED55E6P). For the most part, we expect our review to be valid for the 65" (OLED65E6P).
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their LG OLED 55E6P doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review.
| Size | Model |
| 55" | OLED55E6P |
| 65" | OLED65E6P |
Compared to other TVs
Top left: LG OLED EF9500 (55EF9500). Bottom left: Samsung KS8000 (UN55KS8000). Middle: LG OLED E6 (OLED55E6P). Top right: Vizio P Series 2016 (P65-C1). Bottom right: Sony X930D(XBR55X930D). Unlike our other photographs, this picture wasn't taken under a controlled environment, so do not draw conclusions from it.
The LG OLED E6 is very similar to last year 4k OLED TVs. Its picture quality can't be beat but some high quality LED TVs offers better bang for the bucks. If budget is not an issue though, there is still nothing better than an OLED TV.
LG EF9500
55" 65"
The LG EF9500 offers near identical picture quality but is inferior when it comes to HDR because of lower color gamut and the lack of Dolby Vision support.
Samsung KS8000
49" 55" 60" 65"
The Samsung KS8000 gets close to the picture quality of the LG OLED E6 as long as it is viewed directly from front. The KS8000 can get brighter and is the TV you should buy if you don't have the budget for an OLED.
Vizio P Series 2016
50" 55" 65" 75"
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The Vizio P Series 2016 has a slightly worse picture quality when viewed directly from front but lot worse when watched from the side. Its screen uniformity is notably worse. It has a very low input lag, which makes it a better choice for video games.
Sony X930D
55" 65"
The Sony X930D has worse native contrast ratio and worse picture quality. It even aggravates when watched at an angle.
Conclusion 
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8.9Mixed Usage
Great TV for a range of different usages. Can't be beaten for movies or sports watching. Very responsive for playing video games.
9.3Movies
Excellent movie performance. Provides perfect blacks and great picture quality. Bright enough to make the image pop.
8.4TV Shows
Great for watching TV shows in a bright living room. Picture quality is great, even at an angle. Deals well with ambient reflections.
8.7Sports
Very good sports performance. Almost perfect motion handling for fast plays. Very good uniformity for panning across a field.
9.1Video Games
Excellent for video games. Low input lag, and excellent response for fast paced games. Works well with a range of resolutions.
8.4HDR
Exceptional HDR performance. Displays a wide range of colors and can get bright highlights.
8.8PC Monitor
Great as a PC monitor. Supports a wide range of resolutions and displays very clear text. Very good input lag.
Questions & Answers
22 ANSWERED QUESTIONS
Are you sure you input lag measurements are correct? Other reviews have come up with ~35ms.
We made an error. We retested it and the review has been updated. Thanks for pointing it out!
Do you plan to review the OLED B6 or C6? If not, do you know if the brightness is the same between the B6 and the E6?
Have you encountered any HDCP handshake issues with devices - such as going through HDCP 2.2 capable AVRs and / or the Samsung K8500 UHD Blu-Ray Player that were exacerbated when 4:4:4 was turned on for the HDMI input?
No we have not, but we have heard reports of the included HDMI cable having issues with 4k 4:4:4 sources. Using a high speed HDMI cable we haven't had any issues with the Samsung K8500 UHD Blu-Ray Player.
I have the OLED55B6P but this is all the same. Everytime I put Judder on over 4, i get pixelation around fast moving objects. Is there something that I'm not doing right? I really love the no judder and motion blur but i have to deal with the pixelation around the moving objects. Thanks.
Motion interpolation will always introduce artifacts on any TV. A 24p source will play without judder, however if you prefer a higher frame rate and are watching movies over a 60p source, try setting 'TruMotion' to 'User' and 'De-Judder' to 2, with 'De-Blur' at 0. This will reduce judder while adding minimum artifacts. If you are watching movies over a 60i source, enable 'RealCinema' under 'Picture Mode Settings'>'Picture Options'.
The screen tech itself is essentially the same with the C6/B6/G6 right?
That's what we expect, but we would only be able to confirm that once we review the other TVs.
LG is boasting that near black uniformity issues are improved with the 2016 models (you seem to verify this). Any chance you would be able to post some 2% pictures to see how they compare to the EF9500? LG is also stating PQ is the same across the line-up. Hopefully you have plans to test a B6/C6 to see if that's true. Thanks!
Would you say that LG E6 is significantly better than LG EG9600 or just slightly better ? In other words will it be worth spending $2200 more for LG E6 than EG9600 ? I personally don't really care much about Dolby vision HDR.
There isn't that much difference between the two of them. Go with the LG EG9600, you still going to have a very good TV for a better price.
How much is the input lag when PC mode selected? Thank you.
Around 60 ms when the input is labeled 'PC'. If you also select the 'Game' picture mode it goes down to 48 ms.
With most people these days binge watching shows and playing video games for hours, why is there no mention of image retention in your OLED reviews, but Amazon buyers complain of this issue?
You are right, we should put more emphasis on it. We did mention it in the gray uniformity section, but only briefly. It shouldn't be an issue for most people though, and usually disappears within a few minutes/hours of usage. We will update all reviews of OLED to list this as a downside. Thanks for the feedback.
Does the E6's inability to perform proper 2:3 pulldown on 24p via 60p signals impact the built-in TV apps (Netflix, Amazon, etc.), or only external streaming boxes that output 60p signals?
It will depend on the apps but most should be able to do 24p without judder.
Is OLED's lack of motion blur comparable to Sony's impulse mode? Without the dramatic dimming, of course?
No. If you take our motion blur pictures for example, Sony's impulse mode (or 'Clearness') make the logo look more defined but with a trail/duplication that follows on the left. The impulse mode also makes the backlight flashes very rapidly which can be just annoying as the resulting loss of brightness. On an OLED TV, the logo looks slightly more fuzzy but there is no trail that follows, no change of brightness and no crazy backlight flickering. Both methods looks different but most will find motion on OLED a lot more pleasing to watch.
Can 3D glasses be fitted over prescription glasses?
The 3D glasses that come with the LG E6 should be big enough to fit over prescription glasses. In any case, it also exist after-market clip on passive 3D glasses that should work.
Are you planning to review the LG G6 OLED TV?
There is no review planed yet for it, maybe this fall if we have time.
What were the differences in peak brightness between HDR standard, HDR bright and HDR vivid?
We used the 'HDR bright' picture mode because it can get brighter and color temperature can be adjusted for a warmer and more natural look. Here is the differences in brightness between the 3 picture mode.
| Window Size | HDR Bright | HDR Vivid | HDR Standard |
| 2% | 652 cd/m2 | 634 cd/m2 | 635 cd/m2 |
| 10% | 651 cd/m2 | 635 cd/m2 | 549 cd/m2 |
| 25% | 413 cd/m2 | 401 cd/m2 | 374 cd/m2 |
| 50% | 223 cd/m2 | 215 cd/m2 | 198 cd/m2 |
| 100% | 129 cd/m2 | 123 cd/m2 | 112 cd/m2 |
Can I assume this review would apply the the C6 since I've heard it's the exact same display just a thicker curved design?
We expect it to be very similar but we can't say for sure until we review the C6 in a few weeks.
On the LG OLED E6 4k TV is the blue tint on the TV always seen all the time, and is the purple background reflection on the TV a deal buster? I have a table light right next to me when watching TV. Thank you.
We were able to use the 2 point calibration to remove much of the blue tint. It was still present but not very noticeable in most scenes, and should not be an issue. Although the reflections do appear purple, this is not necessarily a bad thing as the coating helps to reduce the intensity of reflections very well. The tint will only be visible in a direct reflection off the TV.
How do I hook up an VCR that only has RCA cables to 65B6P?
Just connect the included composite-in adapter (white, red and yellow RCA tips) in the yellow 'AV' input port on the back of the TV and connect the VCR to the adapter. Then from the input menu of the TV select 'AV' to switch to the VCR.
How do I keep from breaking such a thin screen when unpacking? How do I handle when I need to move? Is it better to hang than to use the stand? Would a slight gust of air knock it over? Thanks. I plan to get the E6.
The TV feels surprisingly sturdy, both while moving around and when on the stand. It is difficult to move though, there are no handles to lift and it is hard to get fingers under the attached sound bar, as it lies flat with the surface. Note that if you plan to hang the TV, it is slightly thicker at the bottom due to the cable management hanger.
Could the fact that the VESA mount attaches to the bottom of the screen cause an issue with the TV tilting forward for certain mounts?
It is possible depending on the mount, but due to the shape of the E6 most of the weight is at the bottom. As such, the centre of gravity is probably not too far off the location of the mount.
Thank You very much for all the wonderful reviews. When compared in the "Compared to other TVs" picture motion blur is night and day (E6 looks phenomenal) compared to the EF9500 (bad) yet same 9.9 scores. Another thing that confuses me is the time displayed on each TV varies (besides Sony and E6)? Am I missing something?
This picture can't be used for comparison since it isn't taken in a controlled environment. For example, reflections aren't the same on all TVs and our camera might capture more than one frame on some TVs making them look more blurrier than they are in reality, like it is the case for the EF9500. The timer difference is also a result of the different input lags.
If wall mounted, what limitations do I face? Blocked inputs? Are the speakers now facing down? When you say it won't be flush, a mount would still make it parallel to the wall though correct? Thank for your wonderful review. Hope to hear from you soon.
The connections on the back might be hard to access if the TV is wall mounted but you might still be able to use them depending on the space you have between the TV and the wall. The TV can be parallel to the wall and the speakers are front firing.
Beside black levels, how does the Vizio P series stack up against the OLED When watching movies? I've heard numerous positive reviews about the Vizio.
It is not far behind the OLED TVs. The only big draw back of the Vizio for watching movies is the viewing angle. But if you sit in front of the TV, it is not really a problem.
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