LG has just revealed its new OLED TVs at CES 2026, and so they embrace a stunning twist for its hottest OLED, the C sequence: the LG C6 will are available in two variations: The LG C6 and the LG C6H.
The excellent news is that the LG C6H is mainly the mid-range OLED I have been determined for LG to make for the previous couple of years.
LG C6H explained
The LG C6H uses a Primary RGB Tandem panel, which is essentially what’s in the five-star LG G5. This could imply an enormous increase in brightness and an enchancment to paint vibrancy in comparison with final yr’s LG C5.
(Observe that the LG G6 is getting upgraded to a Main RGB Tandem 2.0 panel, so will nonetheless have a brightness and coloration edge over the LG C6H.)
This comes with an enormous draw back, although: the C6H solely is available in 77-inch and 83-inch sizes. LG talked about that this is sensible as a result of these TVs are widespread for shiny residing rooms, and 65-inch and smaller are widespread for bedrooms or different secondary use. I’m not positive that is actually reflective of the US on common, not to mention the remainder of the world, nevertheless it’s the information I’ve for you.
One different factor to notice concerning the C6H is that it does not have nearly as good an anti-reflection coating because the LG G5, regardless of having the identical core OLED panel. It and the common C6 shall be on par on this regard.
The LG C6 and the processor upgrade
The regular LG C6 will use the same kind of panel as the LG C5, and comes in 42-inch, 48-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch sizes. So these will all be less bright and rich than the C6H’s sizes – and it’s worth mentioning here that the 42-inch and 48-inch sizes are also less bright than the other sizes, due to how tightly the pixels are packed together. So really there are three tiers of LG C6 brightness variations, but only two model names.
Both the LG C6 and LG C6H will benefit from a processor upgrade, though. Both models get the new Alpha 11 Gen 3, and this is notable: the Alpha 11 processors were previously reserved for flagship TVs only, but now they’re coming to the mid-range sets.
LG says this is processor is much more powerful, and will enable a new level of AI-based upscaling, and much improved tech to boost SDR into HDR.
It additionally means the LG C6 and C6H could have all of the options of the LG G6, together with assist for the new Dolby Atmos FlexConnect-powered LG Sound Stage soundbar and wireless speakers.
Due to the possibly big distinction in efficiency, we’ll evaluation the LG C6 and C6H as separate fashions when the time comes. We do not know when that’s but, however LG’s first TVs normally seem in spring, so I would guess a March debut. We do not have costs but.
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