LG OLED evo C6 vs Panasonic VIERA DX902
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| LGOLED evo C6 | PanasonicVIERA DX902 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2026 | March 2016 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | OLED | LED LCD |
| Panel detail | WOLED; 77″ and 83″ use a Primary RGB Tandem panel with Hyper Radiant Colour Tech | Panasonic specifies an LED LCD panel with full-array local dimming. HDTVTest identifies a 120 Hz VA LCD panel in the reviewed 58-inch set; Panasonic's 3000 Hz Backlight Motion Rate is not the native refresh rate. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz (better) | 120 Hz |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10 |
| Dimming zones | – | 512 |
| HDR extras | Dolby Vision IQ | – |
| Screen finish | Glossy | – |
| Peak brightness | 1,251 nits in HDR on a 10% window, 65″ (Tom's Guide) | HDTVTest measured 1,310 cd/m² on the 58-inch set; results and picture modes vary by scene and firmware. |
| Colour range | – | HDTVTest measured 98% DCI-P3 coverage on the 58-inch set. |
| Picture processing | AI Picture Pro, AI HDR Remastering, Brightness Booster; 77″ and 83″ add Hyper Radiant Colour Tech (up to 3.2x peak brightness) | Studio Master HCX+ processing and 512 independently dimmed backlight zones. AVForums reports the same zone count for the 65-inch UK model. |
| Motion handling | – | HDTVTest measured a native 120 Hz panel in the 58-inch set and reported some dark smearing; 3D judder and crosstalk were noticeable. |
| Viewing angle | – | Both independent 58-inch tests found contrast and colour deteriorated away from the centre seat. |
| Picture modes | FILMMAKER MODE with Ambient Light Compensation, Creator Original mode | – |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83″ | 58, 65″ |
| Largest size | 83″ (better) | 65″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR, G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium | None |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | – |
| HDMI detail | 4K 120 Hz on all four ports; eARC, VRR, ALLM, QMS and QFT | Four HDMI inputs; HDMI2 supports ordinary Audio Return Channel. The UK manual lists component and composite video inputs, CI+ and an SD card slot. |
| Input lag | – | HDTVTest measured 38 ms in Game mode on its 58-inch sample. AVForums measured 42 ms on a separate 58-inch sample; these are review measurements, not a Panasonic specification. |
| Game features | Up to 4K 165 Hz; G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium, HGiG, VESA ClearMR 10000, 0.1 ms response; Game Dashboard and Optimiser; Bluetooth Ultra Low Latency controllers (under 2.5 ms) | – |
| Cloud gaming | NVIDIA GeForce NOW (4K 120 Hz HDR) | – |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | webOS | my Home Screen |
| Processor | alpha 11 AI Processor 4K Gen3 (Dual AI Engine) | Studio Master HCX+ |
| Speakers | – | 40 W |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | – |
| DTS:X | No | – |
| eARC | Yes | – |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Built-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 3.0 for accessories and active 3D glasses |
| Speaker detail | 42″ 20 W, 2.0 ch; 48″ to 83″ 40 W, 2.2 ch | Panasonic specifies four 10 W speakers, totalling 40 W. |
| Audio features | Virtual 11.1.2 ch, AI Sound, AI Object Remastering Ultra, Dolby Atmos | Active-shutter 3D glasses are supported by Bluetooth but sold separately; 3.5 mm headphone socket. |
| Casting | – | Panasonic's my Home Screen 2.0 offers network media, screen mirroring and streaming apps; service availability varies over time. |
| TV tuners | – | UK DVB-S/S2 Freesat, DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs. |
| Software updates | webOS 26; webOS Re:New Program upgrades for up to 5 years | – |
| USB | 2 × USB 2.0 | Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot. |
| Ethernet | – | RJ45 10/100 Ethernet. |
| Optical audio out | – | Optical digital audio output supports PCM and Dolby Digital. |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without stand, 42″ 932 × 540 × 41.1 mm; 48″ 1071 × 620 × 46.9 mm; 55″ 1222 × 703 × 45.1 mm; 65″ 1441 × 826 × 45.1 mm; 77″ 1711 × 982 × 47.1 mm; 83″ 1842 × 1055 × 52.9 mm | TV only: 58-inch 1297 × 759 × 64 mm, 27.5 kg; 65-inch 1457 × 844 × 64 mm, 34.5 kg. With stand: 58-inch 1297 × 804 × 334 mm, 32.5 kg; 65-inch 1457 × 888 × 334 mm, 42.5 kg. |
| Stand | Central pedestal stand; 65″ stands 880 mm tall on it, stand footprint 470 × 230 mm | Supplied angled pedestal; 400 × 400 mm wall-mount holes. |
| Power use | – | Panasonic product fiche on-mode average: 183 W for 58 inches and 226 W for 65 inches; 0.50 W standby and 0.30 W off mode. |
| Energy class | – | B for both UK sizes under the historical Panasonic product fiche. |
| In the box | – | UK manual lists a remote control, pedestal, mains lead and instructions; 3D glasses are optional. AVForums reported DX902 was already on sale in UK retailers on 2 March 2016; Panasonic's exact first-sale date was not found, so release precision is March 2016. |
| VESA pattern | 48″, 55″ and 65″ 300 × 200 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm | – |
| Warranty | OLED Care+ covers the panel for 5 years | – |
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