LG OLED65B5PUA.AUSZ 65"

The LG B5 scores in the 97th percentile for gaming, making it one of the best gaming TVs we've tested. You get a 120Hz OLED panel, 0.1ms response time, and four HDMI 2.1 ports for $1,200 USD. Just be ready for a remote control that multiple owners describe as genuinely terrible.

Gaming is where this panel flexes. The 97th percentile gaming score isn't just a number, it's backed by specs that matter: 120Hz native refresh rate, 0.1ms response time, NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium, and VRR all included. Four HDMI 2.1 ports means you can plug in a PS5, Xbox Series X, gaming PC, and soundbar without swapping cables. That's more full-bandwidth ports than most TVs at this price point offer.

For HDR, the B5 sits at the 80th percentile. Dolby Vision and HDR10 are both supported, and the OLED panel's self-lit pixels deliver the perfect blacks that LCDs can only dream about. The α8 AI Processor Gen2 handles upscaling and scene detection. Picture quality overall lands at the 36th percentile, which is a bit underwhelming for an OLED. That's likely because the B5 is LG's entry-level OLED for 2025, so it doesn't get the brightness boost of the higher-tier G series panels. In a bright room, it won't punch as hard as some competitors.

Against the Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80, the LG B5 wins on gaming specs with its 97th percentile gaming score and four HDMI 2.1 ports, but Sony's processing typically delivers better picture quality out of the box. The Samsung QN990F brings higher brightness and better HDR punch, which matters if you watch in a bright room. The TCL QM8K and Hisense U8 series are the value plays, often undercutting the B5 on price while offering Mini-LED brightness that beats OLED in well-lit spaces. But none of those LCD competitors can match the perfect blacks and per-pixel control of the B5's OLED panel. For pure gaming performance per dollar, the B5 is hard to beat.

At $1,200 USD for a 65-inch OLED, the B5 is priced aggressively for what you get. You're getting a 120Hz OLED panel with full gaming features, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos at a price that undercuts most premium OLEDs. Owners mention value for money as a recurring positive theme, and it's easy to see why. The trade-off is that you're getting LG's entry-level OLED processing and a remote that multiple buyers describe as genuinely frustrating. If you can live with the remote quirks, the panel itself delivers a lot for the money.

The LG B5 lands in our database with a gaming score that puts it in the 97th percentile. That's the headline here. A 120Hz OLED panel with a 0.1ms response time and full HDMI 2.1 support across all four ports makes this thing a legitimate gaming display that happens to also be a great TV. The α8 AI Processor Gen2 handles the picture processing, and you get Dolby Vision plus Dolby Atmos support out of the box.

But here's the thing. The user sentiment score sits at 48th percentile, which is about average, and that's despite a 4.5-star rating from 216 reviews. The picture quality gets glowing feedback from owners, but the remote control is a recurring nightmare in the reviews. Multiple buyers describe it as having an overly sensitive pointer that can't be disabled. So you're getting a stunning panel with a genuinely annoying control experience. That mismatch is the story of this TV.

If you watch TV in a bright room, the B5's picture quality score at the 36th percentile means it won't fight glare as well as a Mini-LED like the TCL QM8K or Hisense U8. If you're sensitive to remote control quirks, the pointer issue that multiple owners describe as unfixable might drive you up the wall. And if you want the best possible OLED picture processing, the Sony BRAVIA 8 or LG's own C series will deliver better out-of-the-box accuracy. The audio score at the 50th percentile also means you'll likely want a soundbar for anything beyond casual viewing.

The LG B5 is a gaming-first OLED that delivers where it counts. The 97th percentile gaming score, 120Hz panel, and four HDMI 2.1 ports make it one of the best gaming TVs in our database right now. Owners love the picture quality and built-in speakers, and the 4.5-star rating backs that up. But the remote control issue is real and recurring, and the picture quality score at the 36th percentile means this isn't the brightest or most refined OLED you can buy. If gaming is your priority and you can tolerate a quirky remote, this is a strong buy at $1,200 USD.