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LG
B3 OLED
around $1299
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89 Pros
72%
7 reviews (1h 9m)
35 Cons
Experience breathtaking visuals with the LG B3 OLED, a budget-friendly entry into the world of stunning OLED technology. This TV delivers exceptional picture quality with deep blacks, vibrant colors, and impressive detail thanks to its intelligent 4K processor. Enjoy an immersive cinematic experience on the large screen, enhanced by accurate color...
56%
35 vs 27
Picture Quality
93%
13 vs 1
Gaming Features
100%
4 vs 0
Design & Build
82%
9 vs 2
Smart Features
57%
4 vs 3
Sound Quality
Reviewer verdict
Across 7 YouTube reviews, the LG B3 OLED earns an Index score of 3.9/5, ranking #59 among TVs. Reviewers most often praise its picture quality, gaming features, connectivity, while the most common criticisms concern picture quality, sound quality.
The B3 OLED is repeatedly praised for its outstanding picture quality, with 35 mentions highlighting deep blacks, vibrant colors, excellent HDR handling, strong upscaling and wide color coverage; reviewers commonly note Filmmaker mode and expert presets produce very accurate out-of-box images. Gaming features are also frequently commended (13 mentions), including low input lag, support for 120 Hz, VRR/FreeSync/G‑Sync compatibility and responsive panel performance that make it a good budget OLED gaming option. Connectivity, smart features and value-for-money come up across several reviews (each mentioned multiple times), with four full HDMI 2.1 ports, a capable webOS platform and a lower price point relative to higher-tier LG models cited as consistent pluses. Other recurring positives include good reflection handling, slim design and generally loud, usable built-in sound for casual viewing.
Most criticisms center on picture limitations (27 mentions): reviewers report limited peak HDR brightness compared with higher-tier models, occasional banding, color inaccuracies or tint shifts at angles, and aggressive automatic dimming or macro blocking in some settings. A smaller set of reviewers noted sound shortcomings (3 mentions) including distortion at max volume and unimpressive audio compared with the C series, and a few pointed out software or streaming issues such as ads and throttled low‑bitrate streams. Some variability in panel uniformity, persistence/soap‑opera artifacts at certain motion settings, and the tradeoffs made to hit a lower price were also commonly mentioned.
Analysis based on 7 YouTube reviews (1h 9m of video) with 89 pros and 35 cons extracted.
Pros (89)
Picture Quality (35)
- deep blacks that'll make your eyeballs dance ▶ I Tested The Best OLED TV Of 2024 - Can't Believe THESE Feat @ 4:48
- Filmmaker mode is generally the most accurate out of the box picture preset on any LG OLED ▶ 𝗟𝗚 𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗩 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗨𝘀𝗲: @ 1:12
- Show color a little bit better than the C Series ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 3:42
- stunning OLED display technology ▶ Top 5 Best Oled Tv 2024 Review @ 0:38
- but the picture quality is impressive with exceptional contrast strong HDR and Punchy vibrant color ▶ BEST OLED TV 2024 | SAMSUNG | LG | SONY | TopBestTech @ 2:47
- 4K quality ▶ LG B3 Neo OLED TV: 1 Month Later Review @ 1:34
- the lgb4 actually did a little bit better job in regards to making the content look a little bit better ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 5:53
- you have the ability to use professional toll mapping ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 2:53
- seriously tasty colors ▶ I Tested The Best OLED TV Of 2024 - Can't Believe THESE Feat @ 4:45
- very good SDR brightness it gets bright enough to handle glare in a bright room ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 5:16
- UHD quality ▶ LG B3 Neo OLED TV: 1 Month Later Review @ 1:02
- in most content they did end up looking fairly similar ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 3:27
- outstanding DCI P3 coverage and good coverage of the wider Rec 2020 color space ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 6:32
- exceptional viewing experience with deep blacks vibrant colors and unparalleled picture quality ▶ Top 5 Best Oled Tv 2024 Review @ 0:44
- Quantum core processor provides crisp, clear image and vibrant colors, reduces noise ▶ LG B3 Neo OLED TV: 1 Month Later Review @ 5:04
- available with the LGC 4 is the AI picture wizard with the B4 you have that here as well ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 2:15
- the gradients seem to handle a little bit better...you're going to get smoother gradients ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 4:12
- one of the best TVs we've ever reviewed when it comes to its PQ eotf tracking ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 4:46
- incredibly accurate INR after setting the picture mode to expert dark space and the color temperature to warm 50 ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 5:34
- Filmmaker mode is the most accurate picture preset for watching Dolby Vision content. ▶ 𝗟𝗚 𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗩 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗨𝘀𝗲: @ 11:15
- you're not losing really any color which is great ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 6:39
- The TV's HDR native gradient handling is very good ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 7:38
- Quantum processor core upscales 4K content for a better movie watching experience ▶ LG B3 Neo OLED TV: 1 Month Later Review @ 5:33
- the HDR presentation is actually really well done on the TV overall ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 2:40
- standard dynamic range content SDR movie watching TV shows it's actually very similar to the LG C4 ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 5:41
- a isn't aggressive in SDR so there isn't any wide variation in brightness when large areas of brightness are present on the screen ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 5:27
- just enable LG's cinematic movement preset in the true motion settings it works great without adding any artifacts or the dreaded soap opera effect ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 7:54
- Dolby Vision...fared pretty good overall ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 4:40
- The TV's reflection handling is Stellar, it has a glossy screen finish and it does a fantastic job of handling glare, it's especially good at dealing with Reflections from ambient lighting but it's also quite capable when dealing with direct sources of light ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 5:58
- thanks to its excellent overall picture quality the lgb3 is great for watching movies ▶ BEST OLED TV 2024 | SAMSUNG | LG | SONY | TopBestTech @ 2:11
- an OLED so it has a nearly infinite contrast ratio with deep pinky blacks that create an immersive experience while watching in a dark room ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 3:42
- no blooming or light Zone transitions ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 3:59
- great at upscaling low resolution content its sharpness processing is on points and details are clear enough ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 6:52
- overall the TV's viewing angle is excellent ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 6:26
- deals with jutter perfectly as long as you have the real motion setting enabled ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 8:04
Gaming Features (13)
- low input lag good for gaming ▶ LG B3 Neo OLED TV: 1 Month Later Review @ 5:48
- in game mode you do have hgig ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 2:45
- but with smooth motion processing and an extremely useful game Optimizer feature the B3 is also a TV that Gamers should consider if they want OLED gaming on a budget ▶ BEST OLED TV 2024 | SAMSUNG | LG | SONY | TopBestTech @ 2:17
- 120Hz refresh rate good for sports ▶ LG B3 Neo OLED TV: 1 Month Later Review @ 7:59
- overall the game mode was better on the B4 at times because it handled the gradients in the sky a little bit smoother ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 7:13
- barely loses any brightness in game Optimizer mode ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 4:30
- one area where the B4 is better than the C4 is going to be within image retention for the game mode ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 7:57
- on the B4 it'll be there as well but it fades away quite quickly ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 8:24
- supports all common resolutions at 120 HZ including 4K ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 8:55
- input lag is extremely low and it's even better when you have the TV's prevent input delay settings set to boost ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 8:34
- near instantaneous response time so you won't have to worry about blur and ghosting while you play ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 8:18
- supports everything consoles have to offer vrr 120 HZ 4K 1440p dby Vision you name it it has it it even supports Auto low latency mode ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 9:28
- supports free sync in HDMI forum vrr and is also gsync compatible certified so you'll have a tear-free experience with any vrr enabled source ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 9:12
Connectivity (9)
- USB input ▶ LG B3 Neo OLED TV: 1 Month Later Review @ 6:46
- four HDMI 2.1 ports ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 1:15
- three HDMI inputs with ARC ▶ LG B3 Neo OLED TV: 1 Month Later Review @ 6:50
- ethernet port ▶ LG B3 Neo OLED TV: 1 Month Later Review @ 7:06
- The ER Port can carry a plethora of Advanced Audio formats including Advanced DTS so it's a great TV to use with your Blu-ray player ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 1:42
- Apple AirPlay built-in ▶ LG B3 Neo OLED TV: 1 Month Later Review @ 8:41
- RCA jacks and coax cable input ▶ LG B3 Neo OLED TV: 1 Month Later Review @ 7:14
- all four HDMI ports carry HDMI 2.1 bandwidth this year which is a nice change from the B3 ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 1:34
- 120 HZ on all four of its HDMI ports ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 9:07
Smart Features (9)
- intelligent features ▶ Top 5 Best Oled Tv 2024 Review @ 0:40
- comes pre-installed with major apps (Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, Sling, YouTube, Apple TV) ▶ LG B3 Neo OLED TV: 1 Month Later Review @ 2:06
- LG offers free content ▶ LG B3 Neo OLED TV: 1 Month Later Review @ 2:36
- comes equipped with a Lexa built-in allowing for seamless voice control and smart home integration ▶ Top 5 Best Oled Tv 2024 Review @ 0:54
- works with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Apple HomeKit ▶ LG B3 Neo OLED TV: 1 Month Later Review @ 8:25
- you do have most of the things in place that you do have on the LGC series ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 1:51
- the always on functionality is there as well ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 1:56
- the low bit rate streaming seem to be a little bit cleaner ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 4:22
- supports the creation of different user profiles ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 2:39
Value for Money (9)
- the lgb3 is easily the best OLED TV choice for anyone looking for a more affordable option than the other models here ▶ BEST OLED TV 2024 | SAMSUNG | LG | SONY | TopBestTech @ 2:07
- one year warranty ▶ LG B3 Neo OLED TV: 1 Month Later Review @ 9:39
- trying to be the cool kid on the OLED block without breaking the bank ▶ I Tested The Best OLED TV Of 2024 - Can't Believe THESE Feat @ 4:40
- 48 in version of this TV for 749 that is a really good deal ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 9:30
- the biggest thing with the lgb4 right now and that's the proposition of value you are going to get a better deal on this than you will with the LG C4 most of the time ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 8:41
- budget friendly Beauty ▶ I Tested The Best OLED TV Of 2024 - Can't Believe THESE Feat @ 4:44
- it offers decent specifications for a very good price however including a comprehensive set of HDMI 2.1 ▶ BEST OLED TV 2024 | SAMSUNG | LG | SONY | TopBestTech @ 3:07
- 77in OLED TV model for $2,000...that is a really good deal ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 9:16
- LG's 2024 entrylevel OLED offering and features a ton of improvements over last year's B3 ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 0:08
Operating System (4)
- The TV still uses web OS just like the C Series and it also used that same old controller ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 2:05
- navigation and the actual features... pretty much going to be the same TV as the LGC Series ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 1:42
- web OS interface that's LG's proprietary system it's fast and easy to use ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 2:34
- Quantum 4K processor core makes it quick to pull up movies or shows ▶ LG B3 Neo OLED TV: 1 Month Later Review @ 1:37
Design & Build (4)
- thin bezel ▶ LG B3 Neo OLED TV: 1 Month Later Review @ 6:13
- sleek black design ▶ Top 5 Best Oled Tv 2024 Review @ 1:01
- four screw holes for wall mounting ▶ LG B3 Neo OLED TV: 1 Month Later Review @ 6:32
- this remote is a great little thing ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 3:26
Sound Quality (4)
- loud audio, doesn't require soundbar ▶ LG B3 Neo OLED TV: 1 Month Later Review @ 4:11
- well balanced sound profile so dialogue is clear ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 2:10
- speakers do get quite loud ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 2:12
- decent sound quality it's nothing special but it's not bad ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 2:00
Size & Dimensions (1)
- 65-in screen brings cinematic visuals ▶ Top 5 Best Oled Tv 2024 Review @ 0:49
Ease of Use (1)
- fluid menu bar ▶ LG B3 Neo OLED TV: 1 Month Later Review @ 1:58
Cons (35)
Picture Quality (27)
- some compromises inevitably have been made to keep the price low so the B3 is less bright than the LG C3 let alone the Samsung s90c or the mighty s95 C ▶ BEST OLED TV 2024 | SAMSUNG | LG | SONY | TopBestTech @ 2:55
- brightness Seekers this TV is about as dim as a candle in broad daylight ▶ I Tested The Best OLED TV Of 2024 - Can't Believe THESE Feat @ 4:50
- energy saving settings...will constantly adjust the picture on screen to match the ambient light...sometimes it will be too dark, sometimes it will cause luminance fluctuations ▶ 𝗟𝗚 𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗩 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗨𝘀𝗲: @ 0:22
- screen uniformity also seems to be very hit or miss ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 11:06
- Vertical banding that does seem to be an issue ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 11:18
- they're is also going to be some tinting off angle ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 10:52
- you still have the peak brightness option disabled ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 7:30
- when it comes down to static images being on the screen you'll notice that the screen does dim down over time ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 10:40
- LG OLEDs are not well known for smoothness of their native 10-bit gradation or even 8-bit gradation. So if you are so inclined, if you see some excessive posterization in content ▶ 𝗟𝗚 𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗩 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗨𝘀𝗲: @ 3:26
- it's not going to wow you anywhere close to where the C- series can at times...the C Series is absolutely the brighter TV ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 3:17
- at higher brightness levels you can see full screen brightness will get dimmed down when you're dealing with a very bright scene ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 10:22
- it just doesn't get as bright as the C4 ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 11:30
- a bit too much blue and red in some Shades of Gray ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 5:44
- notable inaccuracies with all colors in the rec 2020 color space colors are inaccurate and undersaturated across the board ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 6:45
- not bright enough to properly display brighter highlights or very bright scenes ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 4:12
- large bright scenes are significantly dimmed by the TV's aggressive automatic brightness limiter ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 4:18
- it really doesn't look good when set to the high setting ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 7:21
- stutter with lowf frame rate content ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 7:48
- gamma is a bit off however with darker and brighter scenes being displayed too brightly ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 5:49
- carries over the same green tint in its viewing angle as the C4 although it isn't as bad here still the screen's color noticeably starts shifting towards green at an angle of 29° ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 6:11
- lowquality content smoothing we were confused at first it appeared to us as if the B4 was much worse than last year's B3 ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 7:11
- noticeable banding in dark Grays and greens ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 7:41
- color mapping is a bit off in the dcip P3 space especially with greens and Sans ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 6:38
- good but unspectacular HDR brightness ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 4:03
- a small nitpick with darker scenes which are a bit too bright with content mastered at 600 or 1,000 nits ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 5:00
- using medium instead of high means the TV has more macro blocking and dark scenes than we'd like ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 7:33
- a slight amount of persistence spurred due to the sample and hold nature of OLED Tech ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 8:26
Sound Quality (3)
- audio performance isn't really impressive although that's expected at this price and it can be easily remedied by adding a soundbar ▶ BEST OLED TV 2024 | SAMSUNG | LG | SONY | TopBestTech @ 2:38
- the C Series does have better audio than the B series ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 1:30
- some very audible Distortion at max volume ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 2:21
Smart Features (2)
- since the pandemic, some streaming providers, including Netflix, have throttled the bit rates of certain shows, especially in Europe, resulting in a softer picture with more compression artifacts ▶ 𝗟𝗚 𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗩 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗨𝘀𝗲: @ 8:44
- Missing Spectrum TV app ▶ LG B3 Neo OLED TV: 1 Month Later Review @ 3:43
Connectivity (1)
- only two of the b3s for HDMI ports are version HDMI 2.1 but that's only an issue if you're playing with both nextg ▶ BEST OLED TV 2024 | SAMSUNG | LG | SONY | TopBestTech @ 2:30
Gaming Features (1)
- the B4 doesn't have 144 HZ refresh rate capability, it has 120 HZ capability ▶ LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? @ 1:09
Operating System (1)
- there are still ads you can't disable ▶ The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? @ 2:52
Review sources
- The LG B4: A Value OLED for Everyone? by RTINGS Home Theater — 29 pros, 17 cons
- LG OLED B4 TV Review (2024) | Buy This Instead of LG C4? by Tech With KG — 23 pros, 10 cons
- LG B3 Neo OLED TV: 1 Month Later Review by Juan Camacho — 20 pros, 1 cons
- BEST OLED TV 2024 | SAMSUNG | LG | SONY | TopBestTech by TopBestTech — 5 pros, 3 cons
- Top 5 Best Oled Tv 2024 Review by Mad City Reviews — 6 pros, 0 cons
- I Tested The Best OLED TV Of 2024 - Can't Believe THESE Features! by Audioviser — 4 pros, 1 cons
- 𝗟𝗚 𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗩 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗨𝘀𝗲: SDR, HDR & Dolby Vision by HDTVTest — 2 pros, 3 cons
Frequently asked questions
Is the LG B3 OLED worth buying?
Based on 7 independent YouTube reviews, the LG B3 OLED scores 3.9/5 with 89 positive and 35 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #59 in the TVs category.
What do reviewers like most about the LG B3 OLED?
The most praised aspects are picture quality, gaming features, connectivity — Picture Quality (35 mentions), Gaming Features (13 mentions), Connectivity (9 mentions).
What are the most common complaints about the LG B3 OLED?
Reviewers most frequently criticize picture quality, sound quality — Picture Quality (27 mentions), Sound Quality (3 mentions).
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