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Trimmed. The looks of the LG Q6 closely resemble those of the LG G6, only at a much lower price point. The trade-off is its trimmed performance, a performance that makes the phone struggle hard in its price range. We will find out whether the phone is a recommendable purchase.

After the modularity experiments with the LG G5, the manufacturer returned to a classical smartphone for a flagship with the G6. This was a step in the right direction, as we rated it a heavenly 90% in our review. Consequently, LG used this as a blueprint for a less equipped model for the mid-range segment. The new LG Q6 is a spitting, lower performance version of its older brother, the LG G6. At the time of writing this review, there is no word on pricing for the Q6 for the US. In Europe, you can get your hands on one less than 349 Euros (~ $410). There will be two Q6 models: the Q6a (alpha) and the Q6 plus with a little more storage.

The mid-range price segment of the smartphone market is already very saturated with attractive devices, e.g. the Lenovo P2 with its giant battery, the Asus Zenfone 3, or the Samsung Galaxy A5. We will be using these three devices for direct comparison in our review with the Q6 and we will outline differences to the LG G6.

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The LG Q6 is smaller than the LG G6 with its 5.7-inch screen. The overall dimensions of the phone are smaller, except for the thicker height in the Q6. Thanks to the slim bezels on the left and right sides of the device, its dimensions are very compact for a smartphone with a 5.5-inch screen. We have the silver and blue model in our hands, but the Q6 is available in black and gold, as well. The back of the phone is made of plastic and its frame is metal. The compact build is very rigid. Pressure to the front or back of the phone does not show on the screen and it does not bend, either.

The LG Q6 offers 32 GB of mass storage and 3 GB of RAM. The standard LG G6 model has the same storage capacity but 1 GB more RAM. As mentioned before, LG plans on offering two different Q6 models with different mass storage and RAM capacities. The Samsung Galaxy A5 comes with the same storage equipment; all other competitors offer more storage for the same or even lower price tag.

There is a dual-SIM iteration of the LG Q6, but we tested the single-SIM one. Replacing the SIM often comes with a forced reboot of the phone. By using a microSD card, users can boost their mass storage by up to 256 GB, although it cannot be formatted as internal storage. It is still possible to move apps onto the external storage.

LG preinstalled Android 7.1.1 OS. During our test, we received a security patch from 1 July 2017, which is still recent as of writing this review in mid-August 2017. LG promises the update to Android O.

The manufacturer added some changes to the standard Android UI, e.g. the settings are grouped. Users can further choose whether they want all apps displayed on the home screen or in an app drawer. The lock screen offers many customizing options. Most of these changes are only on a visual level and Android veterans will not have a hard time handling the device.

Fortunately, LG did not preinstall apps for advertising purposes but lots of LG-specific bloatware some users might find helpful, others not so much. The RemoteCall app allows LG customer service to make remote repairs with the user´s permission. There is SmartDoctor, which aims to resolve system issues, an e-mail app, and a task planner app. These are just a few examples of apps for which free alternatives can be found preinstalled as standard Android apps or on the Google Play Store anyways.

The Wi-Fi module of the LG Q6 is not capable of the fast 5 GHz communication and instead relies on 2.4 GHz with the 802.11 b/g/n standards. The LG Q6 is faster than the Asus Zenfone 3 in this aspect, but falls behind every other competitor in this category, which does not come as a surprise as the Lenovo P2 and the Galaxy A5 both offer speedy 802.11ac Wi-Fi capability. In our field test, we put the smartphone in close proximity to our reference router and observe hesitant browsing speeds. The Wi-Fi connection strength was halved when the distance was increased to 10 meters (~ 33 feet) and three walls were between the phone and the router.

The LG Q6 only supports 11 LTE bands, which is bad compared to the G6, but very good in its price segment. For Europe, users should not be concerned about reception. Compared to the LG G6, speeds were cut from LTE Cat. 11 to LTE Cat. 6 in the Q6. This is still more than enough for current European networks, but the LG G6 is more future-proof. Inside an urban apartment in a German city, we often got 3 out of 4 reception bars (Vodafone carrier).

We took the LG Q6 and our professional Garmin Edge 500 reference navigation system for a 6.6 km (~ 4 miles) long bicycle ride where we measured a huge difference of 250 meters (~820 feet) on the Q6. Looking at the GPS recording in more detail, we can see that the LG Q6 picks up significantly less location points than the professional navigational system. Hence, it sometimes connects two distant locations by straight lines, which reduces its accuracy. Despite this, GPS on the LG Q6 is better than expected and it can be used as a navigation system on occasion.

The dialer app has not been changed much by LG. It displays dials and most recent calls. The tabs on the top can be used to change to a complete call list or all contacts.

There is no dual-camera setup as in the LG G6 and although several recent mid-range smartphones feature a 16 MP camera, the LG Q6 relies on a standard 13 MP shooter with good sharpness in the center and significant loss of it towards the outside of the image. Many recent smartphone cameras deliver better details, although the LG Q6´s color reproduction and overall performance is respectable. To exploit all the pixels of the sensor, users need to switch to a 4:3 image ratio, since the popular 18:9 images are simply cut off 4:3-images that look good on screen but become problematic when printed out.

Both, the LG G6 and Q6 feature a 5 MP front-facing camera with wide-angle capability if needed. It has issues with taking pictures against the light. Edges are quickly pixelated, color reproduction is unimpressive and sharpness is lacking. There are mid-range smartphones with better front-facing cameras out there.

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A small power adapter, a USB cable, a SIM card tool, and an in-ear headset come with the smartphone. LG does not offer any other specific accessories for the Q6.

Even in the corners, touchscreen sensitivity is good. Users can unlock the LG Q6 via face-recognition instead of fingerprint-recognition. This methods works quickly and well but we would not recommend it because it is easy to trick simply by holding a photo displayed on another smartphone in front of the camera.

Double-tap-to-wake and using the volume up and down buttons to activate the camera or the note pad, respectively, are handy features to have in the LG Q6.

The 18:9 screen ratio with its 2160x1080 pixels is very unusual but is equivalent to 1920x1080 pixels in a regular 16:9 screen. The LG Q6 uses IPS technology and emits light with up to 498 cd/m², which is a little dimmer than the higher resolution screen of the LG G6. The screen has an illumination of 88%, which is average but good enough to make the same color appear the same over the entire length.

Nowadays, some mid-range phones are equipped with AMOLED screens, which offer great contrast because pure blacks are simply displayed by switched-off pixels and because of the absence of a backlight, no light passes through. LG furnishes the LG Q6 with an IPS screen with a surprisingly good black value of 0.24 cd/m² (contrast ratio 2,179:1) leading to very deep blacks.

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The maximum brightness of the display is very high, hence it has good outdoor visibility. In direct sunlight, however, the usability suffers from the LG Q6´s reflective front. The light sensor reacts well to ambient light changes and is able to push the screen brightness all the way up to the maximum.

We are surprised by the utilized SoC. For the price tag, we would have expected to find a 600-series Snapdragon SoC. Instead, LG furnishes the smartphone with an octa-core Snapdragon 435 capable of clock speeds of up to 1.4 GHz. LG cannot even be awarded with a certificate of participation in this price segment. The LG Q6 gets within reach of the Samsung Galaxy A5, but all other competitors are not even visible anymore from that far behind. The LG Q6 comes in with one third of the processing performance as the G6. This may not be apparent while navigating smoothly through the menus; more complex apps or photo retouches will take their fine time though. The SoC comes with an Adreno 505 graphics solution clocking at 450 MHz. All current graphic APIs are supported, but the performance is still significantly behind its competitors.

Web browsing benchmarks leave the LG Q6 exhausted, far behind the competition. The demanding HTML5 game (letsplay.ouigo.com) stutters and commands are enforced with apparent delays.

Benchmarks on the external storage speeds seem to make the LG Q6 look quite good. In fact, it even beats its high-end sibling, the LG G6, with our Toshiba reference microSD card. Admittedly, this current benchmark used the newer Exceria Pro M501, while our past benchmarks were done on its predecessor.

The LG Q6 reaches acceptable maximum temperatures of up to 34.6 °C (~ 95 °F) on the outside. The temperature differences between idling and operation under load are barely perceptible. Under load, the performance decreases 5% after some time. This leaves us optimistic not to encounter any major performance issues under long loads.

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The LG Q6 consumes quite a lot of energy when idling despite its low general performance. Under load it is more efficient than some competitors. Generally, it is not a very efficient smartphone and reaches average values. In fact, this is very disappointing to see as it is a very low performing device. This is probably because of the aged SoC production process that leaves it much thirstier for energy than modern SoCs.

The battery of the LG Q6 has a capacity of 3000 mAh (10.5 Wh), which is 300 mAh smaller than the one in the LG G6. In combination with the average energy consumption values this makes for a phone with the shortest battery runtimes compared with its rivals. 8:22 hours in our Wi-Fi test are not bad, but the Lenovo P2 almost doubles that. At the end of a normal day, the LG Q6 requires a thorough rest where it takes up to 2:30 hours to fully charge due to the small power adapter. Many competitors offer fast charging capabilities, while the LG Q6, unfortunately, does not.

LG trimmed the performance of the Q6 a little too much and the price tag a little too little. The LG Q6´s price tag competes with devices that have more performance and more battery life – two important factors to a potential customer. There are other areas, too, where the LG Q6 just cannot keep up: the speakers are below average, the Wi-Fi module is rather slow, and the equipment is just okay.

Then again, LG does implement some nice features: the very rigid and unique case with its unusual body ratio and small side bezels do make for a very attractive device. The OS is up-to-date and LG promises fast updates in the future. Call quality is okay, the main camera captures good images, and the case warms up only slightly under load.LG made cuts in a lot of places. Especially, the LG Q6´s performance is too low for this price segment. The solid case, the slightly above average battery runtime, and the very good screen save the phone from drowning.

We advise potential customers to wait until LG adjusts the pricing down a little before purchasing. There are many better devices in its current price segment of around $400. If you fancy the slim design and are fine with the lower performance, you will be getting a solid companion for your daily life.

At a price of $111.54 on Amazon (as of October 2021), the LG Q6 brings some nice features to the table such as its FullVision display that is perfect for media content. In addition to that, its military-grade tough build is also a good one.

This review is a tour of the hardware features and performance of the LG Q6. To deliver on that, I will touch on areas such as its design, display, camera, storage, sensors, and battery.

It looks like LG decided to drop out of the modular design race quite early. The brand ditched the modular LG Q5 back to a classical design for the LG Q6 in 2017.

As such, the LG Q6 was modeled after the brand’s flagship LG G6. The LG Q5 shares a lot of looks in common with the LG G6 but at a more budget-friendly price tag.

At first glance, the LG Q6 actually looks more premium than it really is, you would only realize this when you feel it. When it comes to its dimensions, the LG Q6 measures 142.5 x 69.3 x 8.1 mm.

In comparison with the LG G5, the LG Q6 is a mini version, however, it is slightly thicker. Speaking of which the LG G6 measures 148.9 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm.

For color options, the LG Q6 is available in Astro Black, Mystic White, Ice Platinum, and Terra Gold. Hence, users can choose any of the colors that best resonate with their personality.

LG built the LG Q6 with a 7000 series aluminum frame which has nicely rounded corners. The 7000 series aluminum is mostly seen in more expensive phones hence, it is quite commendable to find it in a phone of this price range.

Plastic is less premium than glass but it is more durable and less prone to cracks when it falls. However, the plastic back of the LG Q6 is prone to scratches and smudges.

Like I hinted earlier, it seemed like the LG Q5 and LG G6 shared the same blueprint but only for the front view. LG has coated the glass front of the LG Q6 with corning gorilla glass 3 which protects it against cracks.

The 5.5-inch display of the LG Q6 is also curved at the corners following the shape of the phone. Also, fairly thick top and bottom bezels dominate the display.

When you flip the LG Q6 to the back, you will see the slightly curved back panel that sits right in the palms. Surprisingly, the back panel looks quite sparse.

However, the top-left corner houses a single round camera module with a LED flash next to it. There is also an LG logo at the bottom of the case with a rear-facing speaker by the bottom-left.

Moving on to the aluminum-built edges of the LG Q6, the top edge houses a microphone and two antenna lines flanking both sides. Meanwhile, the bottom edge houses a 3.5 mm headphone jack, an antenna line, another microphone, and a micro USB port.

MIL-STD-810G is a military-grade compliance rating which implies that the LG Q6 is drop-resistant. It also implies that the LG Q6 will be able to withstand extreme temperatures, dust, sand, rain, and humidity.

In summary, the LG Q6 is pleasing to the eyes and the aluminum frame is a good one. Also, its corning gorilla glass screen makes it less prone to end up with a broken screen.

For a start, the LG Q6 has a 5.5-inch FullVision display framed by fairly thick top and bottom bezels. Thankfully, the 5.5-inch screen size falls within the size preferred by most smartphone users.

The 18:9 aspect ratio implies that the height of the screen viewing area is twice its width. Moreover, the viewing area of the LG Q6 is taller than you will get with a 16:9 standard aspect ratio.

Moving on to the display technology, the LG Q6 employs an IPS LCD. There are better screen technologies such as OLED, however, it is not uncommon to see an IPS LCD at this price category.

Also, the LG Q6 has an FHD+ display resolution with 2160 x 1080 pixels. Likewise, this is not the best resolution out there, there are better ones like QHD, UHD, and everything in between.

For Instance, the more expensive LG G7 ThinQ has a QHD+ resolution. However, the quality of the LG Q6 is not in any way lagging especially not to the naked eyes.

Furthermore, the display has a pixel density of 442 PPI. This is higher than the 300 PPI standard pixel density and it implies that screen contents will be sufficiently sharp, vibrant, and detailed.

Also, the LG Q6 has a good contrast ratio of 2,179:1 and a black value of 0.24 cd/m². This implies that black colors will appear as true deep blacks and not gray.

Additionally, the maximum screen brightness of the LG Q6 is very high. Therefore, the LG Q6 is sunlight legible – in simpler terms the screen is viewable under direct sunlight.

Finally, the LG Q6’s screen is coated with corning gorilla glass which gives it protection against cracks. However, you can decide to use a screen protector just to add an extra layer of protection.

The Square Camera mode allows you to use half of the screen as the viewfinder for framing and focusing your shots. Meanwhile, you can use the other half of the screen for reference.

The LG Q6 employs a 3,000 mAh non-removable Li-Po battery as its source of energy. Being unremovable means you don’t have the flexibility of swapping out the battery when it is flat or damaged.

According to PCMag.com, the battery lasted 6 hours 45 minutes in a video playback test. The test involved streaming a fullscreen video over an LTE network while screen brightness is set to maximum.

When it comes to charging the phone, you are likely to get disappointed. LG bundled the LG Q6 with a measly 6W charging adapter which does not support fast charging.

Overall, the battery performance of the LG Q6 is not groundbreaking however, it is a decent one. Therefore, I will rate it a seven in this battery life review section.

On the storage front, the LG Q6 has an internal storage of 32 GB. This is insufficient by modern smartphone standards and it will get filled up in no time.

All smartphones including the LG Q6 are loaded with some sensors which enable them to do intuitive things. The LG Q6 has the following sensors: accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, light, and proximity.

Now, let us discuss the LG Q6’s sensors one after the other. Firstly, the accelerometer is used for motion detection, it detects changes in tilt, orientation, and displacement around three axes.

Thirdly, there is the ambient light sensor which measures the intensity of ambient light around the phone. In response to this, it regulates the screen brightness accordingly.

On the other hand, when you are in a bright place, let’s take outdoors as an example, the sensor detects the high intensity of light. Hence, it increases the screen brightness to improve the screen legibility.

The LG Q6 measures 5.5-inch diagonally which is within the screen size range preferred by most users. Research has it that most smartphone users prefer a screen size between 5 to 5.5-inch.

The LG Q6 is equipped with 3 GB RAM, it is not a fast device at handling tasks but neither is it overly sluggish. When multitasking and launching new apps, you might notice a bit of lag.

No, the LG Q6 is not waterproof. It only has a military standard MIL-STD-810G compliance rating that makes the LG Q6 drop-resistant. It also implies that the LG Q6 will be able to withstand extreme temperatures, dust, sand, rain, and humidity.

The LG Q6 has an internal storage of 32 GB which is bound to get filled up easily hence, the need to increase storage. Thankfully, you can do this by using a microSD card of up to 256 GB.

In a good way, the LG Q6 copies a lot from its senior sibling – LG G5. Despite the overcrowded mid-range market, the LG Q6 still manages to stand out with its attractive and military-grade drop-resistant build.

It also has a bright and vibrant 18:9 FullVision screen, and its overall performance is on par for its price category. However, the omission of a fingerprint scanner is costly but I don’t think it’s worth writing off the LG Q6.

In conclusion, if you are looking to buy a tough functional smartphone without shelling so much money, feel free to consider the LG Q6 as one of your viable options.

While its 18:9 display and near bezel-less build is impressive, the Q6 is tough to recommend over competing options. The lack of a fingerprint reader, unimpressive cameras, and other minor issues are difficult to overcome even at this price.

Perhaps that’s why we were excited to take the LG Q6 for a spin. With the Q6, LG, a manufacturer primarily associated with high-end smartphones like the G6 and V30, has brought their FullVision display technology to the low-end smartphone segment, as predicted.

This raises an important question: was LG able to implement such technology on a shoestring and still create a smartphone well-rounded enough to be worthy of your consideration? Let’s find out with our comprehensive LG Q6 review!

The LG Q6 looks similar enough to the LG G6 to align with LG’s design language, but also does a few things differently to avoid being overly derivative. Yes, the Q6 shares the same front design with minimal bezels, a premium metal frame, and a glossy back. If you take a closer look, however, you will notice some important distinctions.

This time around, the glossy back is plastic instead of glass. Plastic does have a couple advantages. It’s much less likely to crack if you accidentally drop the phone. It’s also cheaper to manufacture, which surely helped LG keep the Q6 affordable.

With that said, the Q6’s plastic back is not quite as premium as the G6’s glass back. It scratches very easily and doesn’t do much to hide fingerprints. For these reasons, we’d suggest considering a third party case in order to better protect your investment.

The rear camera configuration has been reduced to a single lens with the Q6. LG decided to place the lens in the top left corner instead of the top center, likely as a way to make the design appear just slightly more minimal.

This is especially plausible when considering the Q6’s lack of a fingerprint reader. Yes, you read that correctly; there is no fingerprint reader on this device. This could certainly be a deal breaker for some. After all, phones costing half as much even manage to include this important asset.

LG’s answer to this exclusion is to instead use the Q6’s face recognition feature. This feature works by comparing the front-facing camera’s input to a saved profile of your face which you setup in the phone’s settings. This sounds like a great substitute, but does not work well in practice.

With that said, if you can get over not having a fingerprint reader you’ll generally appreciate the Q6’s design. Most impressively, the build quality is better than that of your average cheap phone. The Q6’s solid build makes it apparent that LG did more than just slap on their brand name.

Speaking of branding, the Q6’s is beautifully discrete. A single small “LG” logo blends in extremely well with the front black bezel. This is a nice change from some other phones on the market today.

One of the LG Q6’s main selling points is its FullVision display. You may recall this same technology from the LG G6. The Q6’s display is similar in that it offers the same 18:9 or 2:1 aspect ratio, has elegantly curved corners, and leaves a near bezel-less footprint.What is the LG G6"s 18:9 aspect ratio all about? - Gary explains

The display size has also been bumped down to 5.5-inches from the G6’s 5.7-inches. This smaller size combined with the compact bezels allows the LG Q6 to be surprisingly small.

The Q6’s compactness is one of our favorite aspects, as it makes the phone considerably easier to use, especially with one-hand. You’ll be hard pressed to find another phone in this price range with a screen-to-body ratio this good.

The display itself is better than we expected too. It’s a 2160 x 1080 IPS LCD panel, and provides good contrast levels and accurate color reproduction. There’s just the right amount of saturation to make colors look vibrant enough but not oversaturated. LG has once again proven that it knows how to deliver a quality display, even when cost is a constraint.

Under the hood, the LG is packing an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435. We won’t sugar coat it — the Snapdragon 435 is a pretty low-end processor. It’s better than some MediaTek chips out there, but it’s far from impressive on paper.

With that said, the LG Q6 is a very capable performer day-to-day. It’s not unbearably slow and unless you compare it directly next to a more expensive phone, you may not notice enough of a difference to make it feel agonizingly sluggish.

Interestingly, the LG Q6 will be sold in both single and dual SIM variants. Our unit came unlocked out of the box, but we’re not sure whether LG will partner with some wireless providers in the future to offer customized carrier variants. Either way, you’re getting a microSD card slot so you can expand the phone’s 32 GB of internal storage if needed.

One of the more disappointing aspects of the Q6 is its distorted-sounding rear-facing speaker. It’s been a while since I’ve seen this configuration and for good reason: audio output is almost always flawed when it’s projecting away from your face.

It’s also quite difficult to avoid covering the speaker when placing the phone on a flat surface. Unfortunately, you really get what you pay for here. Luckily, all is not lost as you can still use your standard audio accessories with the Q6 since it features a 3.5mm headphone jack.

LG also decided to stick with a microUSB port. We understand that some users may not want to upgrade to the new reversible USB Type-C standard. However, it has been out for around two years now and many people have already switched, so we’re going to chalk this up as a negative.

Full disclosure: we were unable to connect to United States 4G LTE networks during our review period as our review unit did not support the proper network frequencies. You won’t have to worry about this when officially purchasing the LG Q6, but we must note that our test results are likely inflated.

With moderate use, the 3,000 mAh battery should be able to get you a full day of use with about four hours of screen on time. That’s pretty good, but not surprising considering how power efficient the Snapdragon 435 processor is.

While LG isn’t advertising any fast charging technology for the Q6, we found the phone charges to 50 percent in around 45 minutes. That’s certainly not a bad charging rate given how affordable the Q6 is.

You can record up to 1080p videos with the LG G6, but the video quality is not very good. Please see our video review, linked above, for a sample clip.

LG’s built-in camera app provides a basic shooting experience. There are a number of filters as well as three different modes: auto, panorama, and food. Unfortunately, there is no manual mode. We don’t consider this to be much of a drawback since professional photographers will almost certainly gravitate towards more expensive options.

LG’s software isn’t all that different from stock Android. Instead of adding their own unique software features here, LG has differentiated by making some minor design tweaks. For example, there’s no app drawer by default, the settings menu is organized by tabs, and the system apps have their own designs.

There is also Nougat’s split-screen multitasking feature on board, so you can use two apps at once. The Q6’s 18:9 display really shines in this area, as there is enough vertical space available to comfortably fit in two apps.

We are sure many users will appreciate LG’s balanced approach to the software. This approach has left a solid, polished software experience, which cannot be said about all phones in this price category. With the LG Q6’s software, you get exactly what you expect. Nothing more, nothing less.

The LG Q6 is now available in India for 15,000 INR (≈$234). Color options include black, platinum, and gold. Availability in the United States is still to be determined.

LG has also announced a slightly lower-end Q6a and a slightly higher-end Q6 Plus. We expect that these devices offer similar overall experiences, with natural allowances for better or worse hardware. Again, your choice will likely come down to your budget.

With the Q6, LG has successfully brought their FullVision display technology to a very accessible price point. The display’s 18:9 aspect ratio along with the phone’s minimal bezels truly make the Q6 stand out from its competitors. The phone’s compact size (despite its 5.5-inch display) and great software are also good reasons to buy this phone.

We cannot recommend the LG Q6, however. The lack of a fingerprint reader, unimpressive cameras, and other minor issues just make it tough to justify over competing options. Unless you really want a near bezel-less display for a cheap price, you will probably be happier with something else.

So what should you do if the screen on your LG is broken? You may even think you don’t want your phone anymore, but trust us, that is not what experts recommend, when replacement parts like this one, are at your reach.

Our team recommends that you try the LG Screen Replacement and not jump into wasting money by buying a new phone. Specially when it"s an issue that can be fixed very easy.

LG is bringing its impressive bezel-less smartphone display to a new mid-range Q6 handset. It"s not the G6 mini that has been rumored, but the new Q6 has a similar display to the G6, with an 18:9 aspect ratio on a 5.5-inch panel with a 2160 x 1080 resolution. The Q6"s display is smaller in size and resolution than the G6, and that makes the overall device smaller and dominated by the screen thanks to the small bezels.

LG is launching three models of the Q6, and all of them include last year’s Snapdragon 435 processor. The regular Q6 features 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, while the Q6+ doubles the storage to 64GB and increases the RAM to 4GB. A Q6a model only includes 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. All three have the same design, with an aluminum frame, 13-megapixel camera, and Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

LG hasn’t supplied pricing for any of the models, or exact availability, but all three devices will be available in Asian markets next month followed by launches in Europe, Latin America, and North America later this year.

The Hisense U8H matches the excellent brightness and color performance of much pricier LCD TVs, and its Google TV smart platform is a welcome addition. But it’s available in only three screen sizes.

The Hisense U8H is the best LCD/LED TV for most people because it delivers the performance of a much pricier TV yet starts at under $1,000, for the smallest (55-inch) screen size. This TV utilizes quantum dots, a full-array backlight with mini-LEDs, and a 120 Hz refresh rate to deliver a great-looking 4K HDR image. It’s compatible with every major HDR format. And it’s equipped with two full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 inputs to support 4K 120 Hz gaming from the newest Xbox and PlayStation consoles. Add in the intuitive, fully featured Google TV smart-TV platform, and the U8H’s price-to-performance ratio is of inarguable value.

That’s not to say the U8H has pixel-precise light control—it’s not an OLED TV, after all—but it does a terrific job most of the time. In fact, in our tests, the U8H bested last year’s upgrade pick, the Samsung QN90A, in certain scenarios: The intro to Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities on Netflix features the filmmaker against a pitch-black backdrop. Though last year’s QN90A failed to maintain perfect control over dimming elements during this scene (the black backdrop brightened distractingly once a sufficient amount of brighter content appeared on screen), the U8H did not. (For the record, the newer QN90B also passed this test.) The U8H’s mini-LEDs also help the screen look uniformly bright: Although the U8H is still not as good as an OLED TV in this respect, it shows very little indication of being a backlight-driven display, even during tricky scenes with large swaths of dim lighting.

The U8H’s brightness, black-level integrity, and local-dimming abilities make this an excellent TV for watching HDR content. The U8H is capable of playing HDR content in all of the major formats (HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG), but when it comes to impressive HDR, what’s under the hood is much more important than format compatibility. The most crucial thing for good HDR is high brightness and deep color saturation, and the U8H’s quantum dots achieve the latter. It’s not as simple as just having quantum dots, however: While many TVs (even the budget options) have quantum dots nowadays, what is often not taken into account is that brightness directly affects color saturation. For example, both the 2022 TCL 6-Series and the Hisense U8H are equipped with quantum dots, mini-LED backlights, and local dimming. But because the U8H is notably brighter than the 6-Series, it also achieves a higher total color volume. During our color-volume testing, the U8H exhibited color ranges at more than 100% of the DCI-P3 color space (the range of color needed to properly display HDR content), and it is capable of roughly 10% more total color volume compared with the 6-Series.

The onboard Google TV smart platform is another feather in this TV’s cap. As usual, however, it will be much more satisfying to use if you have a Google account and already take advantage of Google’s connected services, like Photos. The experience of navigating the TV’s smart features—scanning QR codes to sign into apps, using the onscreen keyboard, and browsing your Google Photos to set a photo as a screensaver—was very satisfying in terms of responsiveness and speed. Powering on the TV and booting into an app took just seconds. The included Bluetooth remote is also equipped with a handy “Hey Google” button, allowing you to pull up Google’s assistant and use voice commands to search for content or set a reminder. If you have multiple users with their own Google accounts, you can designate separate profiles (attached to a Gmail account) so that each user can customize the experience to their liking, as well as access their own Google Drive or Photos. While some reviewers have reported instances of momentary freezing while using the U8H’s platform, I didn’t personally experience any instances of slowdown that were egregiously worse than with any other smart-TV platform.

In terms of design, the Hisense U8H is not as svelte as our upgrade pick, but it’s plenty sturdy and doesn’t look or feel cheap. Two narrow, metal feet jut out from beneath the panel and steadily hold the TV. They can be attached in two separate spots, either closer in toward the middle of the panel or out toward the edges, to account for different-size TV stands. The feet are also equipped with cable organization clasps—a nice touch for keeping your TV stand free of cable clutter. Though the TV is primarily plastic, its bezels are lined with metal strips, providing a bit more durability in the long run. I moved it around my home, and it was no worse for wear, but we’ll know more after doing some long-term testing.

The Hisense U8H has some difficulties with banding, or areas of uneven gradation, where transitions that should appear smooth instead look like “bands” of color (sometimes also called posterization). Like many current 4K HDR TVs, the U8H uses an 8-bit panel rather than a 10-bit panel, which affects the color decoding and color presentation process. This is usually relevant only with HDR video and games. When playing games on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, I saw a few instances where the content wasn’t rendered correctly and displayed ugly splotches of color on the screen. However, this almost always occurred during static screens (such as a pause menu or loading screen); I rarely spotted it during actual gameplay. Hisense has stated that it would address the problem in a future firmware update, but at the time of writing it was still present. This is a flaw that may give dedicated gamers pause, but we don’t consider it to be a dealbreaker for most people.

Finally, like most TVs that use vertical alignment (VA) LCD panels, the U8H has a limited horizontal viewing angle, which may be a bit annoying if you’re hoping to entertain a large crowd. Our upgrade pick uses a special wide-angle technology to address this.