LG B5 OLED65B5PUA 65"

The LG B5 is a gaming monster with a 98th percentile score and near-instant response. Picture quality, however, falls to the 36th percentile, making HDR pop weaker in bright rooms. At $808 it's a killer deal; at $1,500, brighter rivals deserve a look.

The LG B5 65-inch OLED grabs our attention with a 98th percentile gaming score, putting it in the absolute top tier for response time and features. That means 4K at 120Hz with near-instant pixel response and full G-Sync/FreeSync support, a combo that makes this one of the best TVs you can buy for a PS5, Xbox, or gaming PC. But our picture quality data tells a different story: it ranks in the 36th percentile, dragged down by limited peak brightness that leaves HDR highlights looking a bit flat in a sunlit room. In a dark home theater, though, the OLED's infinite contrast produces a gorgeous, cinematic image.

The Alpha 8 AI Gen2 processor drives real-time upscaling and scene optimization, and you feel it while streaming or watching 4K discs. Gaming is where this TV really flexes: a 0.1ms pixel response and 120Hz panel give you motion clarity that's practically flawless, and the 98th percentile gaming score isn't just a number — it translates to zero perceptible lag and smooth VRR performance across all four HDMI 2.1 ports. When we look at overall picture quality, the B5 lands in the bottom half of our database. The culprit is brightness. Outdoor viewing scored just 52 out of 100, and that directly impacts HDR impact. So while dark-room contrast is breathtaking, the TV can't compete with the punch of a high-end mini-LED when the lights come on.

Pricing for the LG B5 is all over the map, with vendors listing it anywhere from $808 to $1,500. At the low end, that's an incredible price for a 65-inch OLED with these gaming chops. But near $1,500, you're stepping into territory where brighter OLEDs and premium mini-LED competitors start to look a lot more attractive. If you can grab it from Newegg at a deep discount, it's a steal.

The B5 dominates the Hisense U8 65U8QG in gaming and smart features, but the Hisense's mini-LED backlight delivers much higher peak brightness and a better picture quality score overall. It's a similar story against the TCL QM8K, which often costs less and shines brighter. The Samsung QN900F is in another league for brightness and color volume, though you'll pay for it. For pure dark-room movie magic, the B5 holds its own, but if your room has any ambient light, a Hisense U8 or Samsung QN900F will likely look more impressive.

Skip the B5 if your TV room gets a lot of natural light or you need reference-level HDR brightness. Its picture quality rating in the 36th percentile is driven by limited light output, and outdoor performance is a disappointing 52/100. Audio enthusiasts will also want a separate sound system because the 2.0-channel speakers are no more than serviceable.

If a 98th-percentile gaming TV and a smart OLED experience top your list, the B5 is an easy recommendation, especially if you find it for under a grand. But that 36th-percentile picture quality score is a real limit: this isn't the TV for bright living rooms or outdoor spaces. For most mixed-use households, we'd nudge you toward a brighter mini-LED alternative unless you can control the light.