LG OLED evo C6 vs Panasonic VIERA VT30

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OLED evo C6 compared with VIERA VT30

	LGOLED evo C6	PanasonicVIERA VT30
Overview
Released
Released	March 2026	2011
Display
Panel
Panel	OLED	Plasma
Panel detail
Panel detail	WOLED; 77″ and 83″ use a Primary RGB Tandem panel with Hyper Radiant Colour Tech	UK Full HD 3D plasma series in 42, 50, 55 and 65 inches. Advertised 600 Hz subfield drive is not a native refresh figure; native refresh is omitted. Active-shutter 3D and two eyewear sets included on the read UK42/50 manual.
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	165 Hz	–
HDR formats
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG	None
HDR extras
HDR extras	Dolby Vision IQ	–
Screen finish
Screen finish	Glossy	–
Peak brightness
Peak brightness	1,251 nits in HDR on a 10% window, 65″ (Tom's Guide)	–
Picture processing
Picture processing	AI Picture Pro, AI HDR Remastering, Brightness Booster; 77″ and 83″ add Hyper Radiant Colour Tech (up to 3.2x peak brightness)	NeoPlasma, Infinite Black Pro and High Contrast Filter Pro; THX and ISF calibration controls documented in both exact reviews.
Motion handling
Motion handling	–	600 Hz Sub-Field Drive and Intelligent Frame Creation are processing/drive descriptions, not native panel refresh. TechRadar's 55-inch review reports 50 Hz judder, improved with IFC Mid.
Picture modes
Picture modes	FILMMAKER MODE with Ambient Light Compensation, Creator Original mode	–
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83″	42, 50, 55, 65″
Largest size
Largest size	83″ (better)	65″
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)	4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	HDMI VRR, G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium	None
Auto low latency mode
Auto low latency mode	Yes	–
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	4K 120 Hz on all four ports; eARC, VRR, ALLM, QMS and QFT	Four HDMI inputs; HDMI2 supports ARC. HDMI 3D, Content Type, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour; HDAVI Control 5. UK42/50 manual lists 1080p 50/60/24 input support, distinct from native refresh. Component, composite and RGB SCART via included terminal adaptors.
Game features
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
Cloud gaming	NVIDIA GeForce NOW (4K 120 Hz HDR)	–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	webOS	VIERA Connect
Speakers
Speakers	–	22 W
Processor
Processor	alpha 11 AI Processor 4K Gen3 (Dual AI Engine)	–
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	Yes	–
DTS:X
DTS:X	No	–
eARC
eARC	Yes	–
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), included USB adaptor
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.3	–
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	42″ 20 W, 2.0 ch; 48″ to 83″ 40 W, 2.2 ch	UK42/50 manual confirms 6 W + 6 W front speakers and 10 W woofer, 22 W total; 50-inch What Hi-Fi? review agrees. Untested larger-size amplifier differences not inferred.
Audio features
Audio features	Virtual 11.1.2 ch, AI Sound, AI Object Remastering Ultra, Dolby Atmos	Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby Pulse decoders, CONEQ processing; optical PCM/Dolby Digital/DTS and analogue audio/headphone output.
Casting
Casting	–	VIERA Connect internet-service gateway; manual says no full browser. Apps may be discontinued without notice; launch-era services are not a promise of current compatibility.
Software updates
Software updates	webOS 26; webOS Re:New Program upgrades for up to 5 years	Maker UK firmware 1.610 dated 23 June 2020 improved network applications; YouTube/Skype service termination notices include VT30 regional models.
TV tuners
TV tuners	–	UK DVB-T/T2 and DVB-S/S2, Freeview HD and Freesat HD, analogue PAL I and CI slot. Manual distinguishes UK and Ireland terrestrial standards.
USB
USB	2 × USB 2.0	Three USB 2.0 ports; USB HDD and SD-card recording, media playback, USB keyboard/gamepad and included Wi-Fi adaptor.
Ethernet
Ethernet	–	RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX; DLNA media playback.
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	–	Fibre-optic digital audio output via included adaptor.
Design and power
Size
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	UK42-inch without pedestal: 1018 × 630 × 50 mm, 23.5 kg; with: 1018 × 664 × 320 mm, 27 kg. UK50-inch without pedestal: 1202 × 733 × 50 mm, 31 kg; with: 1202 × 768 × 335 mm, 35 kg. Configuration weights exclude pedestal; larger-size values omitted after bounded maker attempt.
Power use
Power use	–	Rated: 350 W (42-inch), 410 W (50-inch). Standby 0.30 W or 30 W with monitor-out recording. These are rated values, not reviewer-measured use.
In the box
In the box	–	UK42/50 pedestal, N2QAYB000593 remote/R6 batteries, USB wireless LAN adaptor, two active-shutter eyewear sets, clampers/ferrites and terminal adaptors. Maker 2011 releases planned regional April/May and July/August availability; actual earliest on-sale month remains unverified after bounded hunt, so release uses 2011.
Stand
Stand	Central pedestal stand; 65″ stands 880 mm tall on it, stand footprint 470 × 230 mm	–
VESA pattern
VESA pattern	48″, 55″ and 65″ 300 × 200 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm	–
Warranty
Warranty	OLED Care+ covers the panel for 5 years	–