LG OLED B1 Series OLED65B1PUA 65"

A last-gen OLED that still punches way above its price tag, especially for gamers. The perfect blacks are here, just don't expect the brightest HDR or the smartest upscaling.

The gaming performance is what really surprised us. With a 120Hz panel, full HDMI 2.1 support, and both G-Sync and FreeSync Premium compatibility, it's a top-tier gaming display that rivals dedicated monitors. Input lag is nonexistent, and the Game Optimizer menu puts all your crucial settings in one spot. On the flip side, the picture quality score sits at a mediocre 36th percentile in our database. That's not a knock on the OLED panel itself, which is gorgeous, but a reflection of that older processor. It struggles a bit more with low-resolution content and doesn't get quite as bright as newer models, which can make HDR pop a little less in a bright room.

The B1's main rival is the Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L, which has a superior processor for upscaling and motion, but costs significantly more. If you're a cinephile who watches a lot of cable or old DVDs, the Sony is the better pick. The Samsung Neo QLED QN900F gets much brighter and has better smart features, but it can't touch the B1's perfect black levels and viewing angles. For pure gaming and 4K streaming value, the B1 holds its own. The TCL QM7K is a strong budget alternative if you can't stretch to OLED, but it's playing a different game entirely.

At $1751 for a 65-inch OLED, this is a screaming deal. You're getting 90% of the flagship LG experience for a lot less cash. The picture quality is still breathtaking for movies and games in a controlled lighting environment. If you can find it in stock, it's an easy recommendation over many newer, pricier mid-range LED sets.

The LG B1 is the OLED you buy when you want that perfect black, infinite contrast goodness without paying for the very latest processor. It's a 2021 model, but don't let that fool you. For gaming, this thing is still an absolute monster, landing in the 96th percentile of all TVs we've tracked. The a7 Gen4 AI processor is a step down from the a9 in LG's higher-end models, which means the upscaling and motion handling aren't quite best-in-class. But for native 4K content and next-gen gaming, the picture is stunning and the feature set is loaded.

If you're a sports fanatic watching in a bright living room, skip this. The mediocre upscaling for cable feeds and lack of peak brightness will leave you underwhelmed. Go grab a Samsung Neo QLED or a Sony Bravia with a brighter panel and superior processing instead.

The LG B1 is a killer gaming TV and a fantastic movie-watching OLED for the price. Its only real sin is an older processor that makes it less impressive with low-quality sources. If your world is 4K Blu-rays, Netflix, and a PS5 or Xbox Series X, you'll be in heaven. Buy it for the gaming prowess and the perfect blacks, just know its limits in a sun-drenched living room.