LG OLED B6E OLED65B6EUA.ACC 65"

The LG OLED B6E delivers elite display and HDR performance at a mid-range price. Gaming is a strong point with 120Hz, VRR, and HDMI 2.1. The smart features and audio are average, and Alexa compatibility is reportedly broken, but if you want OLED contrast on a budget, this is a solid buy.

The display itself is the star. Infinite contrast is what OLED does best, and this panel delivers deep blacks with bright, punchy highlights. HDR sits in the 87th percentile, so Dolby Vision and HDR10 content will look properly cinematic. Gaming is strong at 78th percentile, 120Hz with VRR and ALLM means this thing handles a PS5 or Xbox Series X without breaking a sweat. The a8 Gen 3 AI processor does solid upscaling work too. But the audio is just average at 64th percentile, 20W built-in speakers won't blow anyone away, and the smart platform feels middle of the pack. The picture quality percentile being low is likely tied to that older panel tech showing its age in certain scenes, not the raw contrast numbers.

Against the Samsung QN990F and Sony BRAVIA 8, the B6E holds its own on raw display quality but falls behind on overall polish. The Sony will give you better processing and more accurate out-of-box picture settings. The Samsung brings brighter peak highlights and a more refined smart platform. The TCL QM8K and Hisense U8 are the value plays, and they're genuinely good, but they can't match OLED contrast. If you want the deepest blacks without paying Sony or Samsung money, the B6E is the pick. Just know the smart features and audio are where corners got cut.

At CAD 1,298 for a 65 inch OLED, the value proposition is genuinely compelling. You're getting that infinite contrast and HDR performance for less than most competitors charge for a mid-range LED. The display and HDR percentiles are both elite, and that's what you're really paying for. The trade-offs are in the smart features and audio, but those are easy to fix with a streaming stick and a soundbar. If you care about picture quality per dollar, this is a strong buy.

The LG OLED B6E is a bit of an odd duck. The spec sheet reads like a modern flagship, OLED Evo panel, 120Hz, HDMI 2.1, Dolby Vision, the works. But the model name and a few user reports hint at older tech underneath. That mismatch is the story here.

For the price, around CAD 1,298, you're getting a 65 inch OLED with genuinely excellent display chops. Our database puts the display quality in the 91st percentile, which is top of the charts territory. HDR performance is a standout too. But picture quality overall lands at a mediocre 36th percentile, which tells you there's more to the story than raw panel specs.

Skip this if you want a seamless smart TV experience. The Alexa compatibility issue is a real problem if you're invested in that ecosystem, and the Bluetooth connectivity sounds shaky. If you need reliable voice control or plan to use wireless audio heavily, the Sony BRAVIA 8 or Samsung QN990F will serve you better, even if they cost more. Also skip it if you're an audio purist who refuses to buy a soundbar, the built-in speakers won't cut it.

This is a TV for someone who wants OLED picture quality without the flagship price tag. Gamers will love the 120Hz and VRR support. Movie watchers will love the Dolby Vision and infinite contrast. If you already have a soundbar and don't care about built-in voice assistants, the B6E is an easy recommendation. If you want a polished all-in-one experience with great smart features out of the box, look at the Sony or Samsung instead.