As we've seen time and time again, newer OLED (organic light-emitting diode) TVs tend to top our charts due to their incredible contrast and vivid colors. That's why our #1 TV is the LG G6, a 4K OLED with an innovative design aesthetic. But because the tech is still new, it comes with a double-take price.
The LG E6 Series (MSRP: $5,999) is a step down from the flagship G6, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't expect great things. The 65-inch E6 is not just a futuristic 4K OLED, it's also classed as "HDR Pro," meaning it's compatible with both the HDR10 and Dolby Vision content formats.
Time with the E6 proved one thing: you don't need to be a flagship to offer flagship performance. While it may not have quite the same fancy design as the LG's flagship G6 "Signature" series, the E6 is essentially its equal in terms of picture quality, making the svelte design and webOS 3.0 platform feel like icing on the cake.
It's still not a cheap option at $5,999, but it's easily one of the best TVs we've ever tested, bested only by its slightly more posh big brother. If you've got the clams, the E6 is a sure thing.
About the E6 Series
LG's E6 series line of 4K HDR OLED TVs is available in two screen sizes:
• 55-inch (LG OLED55E6P), MSRP: $3,999
• 65-inch (LG OLED65E6P), MSRP: $5,999
The two TVs in the E6 series are essentially identical save for their screen sizes. Both are HDR-capable 4K OLED TVs that come equipped with the webOS 3.0 smart platform. Unlike most of LG's previous OLEDs, neither of the E6 TVs are curved. In fact, not only are both flat-screened, but they are some of the thinnest displays around, with an edge thickness that's about the width of a pencil.
Both TVs also deliver four HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2 compliant HDMI inputs—the specifications you'll need to play 4K/UHD content from an external device—and a design that integrates a soundbar-like speaker system, similar to the flagship G6 series. However, unlike the G6, the E6 OLEDs still use traditional flat tabletop stands, and the connectivity options are on the back of the TV rather than integrated into the base.
Here are the core specs for the LG E6 series (OLED65E6P & OLED55E6P):
• 4K (3,840 x 2,160) resolution
• WRGB OLED panel technology
• webOS 3.0 smart platform
• HDR10 & Dolby Vision compatible
• Picture-on-Glass design
• Cinematic Color
• Four HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2 compatible inputs
We received the 65-inch E6 (OLED65E6P) on-loan from LG, and I spent a two week review period watching content and performing lab evaluations. I ran the TV for about 50 hours prior to any meter-based testing (not including the power cycling time to avoid OLED screen burn) and performed a full factory reset once it was assembled.
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