LG OLED - B6 series OLED83B6GUA 83.3"

The LG B6 is a massive 83-inch OLED that absolutely dominates in gaming, earning a 99th percentile score in our tests. Picture quality is just okay out of the box, and the built-in speakers are weak, but the 0.1ms response time and four HDMI 2.1 ports make it a top pick for gamers. Shop around, because the price varies by $1,700 and you shouldn't overpay.

LG's 83-inch B6 OLED is a massive screen built for two things: gaming and making everything else look like a compromise. The self-lit pixels deliver that signature OLED infinite contrast, and the 120Hz panel with near-instant response time puts it in a different league for fast-paced action. It's loaded with modern gaming tech like G-Sync and FreeSync, plus four HDMI 2.1 ports to plug all your gear in at once. But at this size, the picture processing has some catching up to do, and the audio is just adequate for a screen that dominates a wall.

Gaming is where this TV absolutely sings. A 0.1ms response time and 120Hz refresh rate make motion impossibly smooth, and the 99th percentile gaming score in our database backs that up. It's one of the best gaming displays you can buy right now. The α8 AI Processor 4K Gen3 does a solid job upscaling lower-res content and keeping smart TV navigation snappy, but the raw picture quality score lands at a mediocre 37th percentile. That means out-of-the-box color accuracy and peak brightness don't match what you'd get from a top-tier Mini-LED set, especially in a bright room. The 2.0 channel audio system supports Dolby Atmos, but it's thin and lacks bass. You'll want a soundbar.

Pricing on this set is all over the map, with a $1,700 spread across vendors. At the low end around $4,500, you're getting a massive 83-inch OLED gaming monster for less than some 77-inch competitors. That's a compelling deal if you prioritize gaming above all else. But if you're paying closer to $6,200, the value proposition crumbles. At that price, you're in Sony BRAVIA 9 territory, which will handily beat the LG in picture processing and brightness. Shop around and don't pay a cent over the lowest price you can find.

Stacked against the Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90, the LG wins on pure gaming response and has more HDMI 2.1 ports, but the Sony's Mini-LED backlight gets significantly brighter and its picture processing is in another class. The Hisense U8QG and TCL QM7K are much cheaper Mini-LED options that will look punchier in a bright living room, though they can't touch the OLED's perfect blacks. The Samsung QN85D is a closer fight, but the LG's gaming chops and Dolby Vision support give it an edge for mixed use. If you're a cinephile who cares more about accurate HDR than twitch reflexes, look at the Sony. If you game more than you watch movies, the LG is the one to beat.

Skip this if you're building a dedicated home theater for movies. The mediocre picture quality score means you won't get the color accuracy or peak brightness that a Sony BRAVIA 9 or even a high-end Mini-LED set delivers for cinematic HDR. Also skip it if you're not planning to add a soundbar, because the built-in audio is genuinely disappointing for a screen this size.

This is a gamer's dream TV that happens to be huge. If your primary use case is a PS5, Xbox Series X, or high-end PC, the B6 delivers a responsive, tear-free experience that few TVs can match. It's also a solid choice for sports fans who want a big, smooth picture. Just know you're trading some picture refinement and brightness for that speed, and you'll need to budget for a soundbar.