I tested the movie Tron: Ares on this television and was blown away by the picture quality. The OLED tech made the blacks look so rich and inky, even the helmet on the main character looked realistic, with clearly visible crevices and shadows on his uniform.
Sound is also premium—the G5 supports Dolby Atmos surround sound on the television itself, making movies sound more like they do in the theater straight out of the box (though I would still recommend a soundbar).
Sure, the Samsung S95H is the better overall pick, but the G5 surprised and delighted me with things like it’s lightning fast processor, operating system, and size options (it goes all the way up to a 97-inch model that costs $25,000).
Honorable Mentions
Roku Pro Series OLED for $1,200: If you’re OLED-curious, on a budget, and a big fan of the Roku operating system, consider the Roku Pro Series OLED. It’s incredibly easy to setup, runs on Roku’s simple operating system, and has a great remote-finding button on the side of the TV itself. It’s even cheaper than the LG B6, though it isn’t as bright or as colorful.
Sony Bravia 6 OLED for $2,000: This entry-level OLED launched in 2025 and has been on sale at up to 40 percent off, putting it at the same price tier as the LG B6. One reason to pick the Bravia 6 over the LG B6 is operating system—the Bravia 6 runs on Google TV, which I strongly prefer for quick voice searches using Google Gemini compared to webOS on the LG models. The B6 has a superior picture and deeper blacks, though.
OLED Alternatives
For picture quality, OLED TVs still reign supreme because they can control individual pixels and turn them off completely. However, over the last year, art TVs and RGB TVs have started to take more and more real estate on store shelves. Some brands, like Hisense and TCL, have a totally OLED-free TV lineup for 2026, switching focus to RGB and mini-LED. If you’re curious about the competition, I’ve listed a few other TV types to consider.
An art TV: Samsung The Frame Pro (2026)
I absolutely loved this premium art television. I mounted it on the wall in my office for a couple of months, showcasing shipwrecks and masterpiece paintings daily. The matte finish and anti-glare tech make this television able to display more like a piece of wall art in a museum than a shiny, reflective black box. The Pro version in particular offers far better picture quality for TV shows and movies than other art TVs on the market.
An RGB TV: LG Micro RGB Evo 75-inch
My top pick for an RGB television, the LG Micro RGB Evo is highly customizable in terms of picture quality. You can tweak just about every color and brightness setting to make sure dark scenes look textured and clear and colors look realistic, not oversaturated. It’s unfortunately only available in larger sizes: 75, 86, and 100-inches.
A projector: AWOL Vision Aetherion Max
If you want to skip the rectangular box and TV stand altogether, consider a high-end, ultra-short-throw projector like the AWOL Vision Aetherion Max instead. While I do recommend using a projector screen, I’ve found some high-end projectors like this one can even outclass OLED in terms of color richness and black depth.
What We’re Testing Next
The WIRED reviews team is busy testing the ever-popular midrange LG CG and premium LG G6. Given their past history, we expect them to be strong contenders for top accolades.
