What's great
- Cheapest LG OLED of 2025
- 4.5-star TechRadar rating
- Real OLED contrast at sub-OLED-tier pricing
- webOS 25 + 5-year update support
- Strong gaming features (VRR + ALLM)
What's not
- 688 nits peak — limited in bright rooms
- Alpha 9 processor (not Alpha 11)
- Limited refresh (~120Hz)
- Fewer HDMI 2.1 ports than C5/C6
What's new for 2026
The B5 is LG's entry-tier OLED of 2025 — the cheapest way into OLED in the LG family. 688 nits peak HDR makes it best suited for moderate-light rooms, not direct sun. TechRadar gave it 4.5 stars as "one of the best-value TVs you can buy."
Smart TV experience & OS
webOS 25. Same OS as C5/G5. Magic Remote.
Picture quality & panel tech
Standard WOLED. 688 nits peak HDR (modest by 2025 OLED standards but plenty for normal rooms). 172 nits full-screen.
Gaming performance
HDMI 2.1 ports (typically 2× on B-series, verify). VRR + ALLM. Good for casual gaming.
Audio & soundbar pairing
Basic built-in. Soundbar strongly recommended.
Mount & install notes
Standard VESA.
Who should buy this TV
Buy if: First-time OLED · budget under $1,500 for 65" · bedroom or secondary room · don't need flagship features.
Skip if: Bright room · multi-console gamer · primary-room TV.
Rick's final verdict
Rick's verdict: the smartest OLED entry point of 2025. Real OLED contrast at the lowest LG OLED price. For bright primary rooms, step up to C5 instead.
Final score: 7.8 / 10 — best-value LG OLED entry tier.