LG has announced its 2026 OLED TV lineup at CES, and there is a notable change to its most popular range. The LG C series is now split into two models. Buyers will see the LG C6 and the LG C6H. This is a new move for LG, and it changes how the mid-range OLED lineup works.
For many people, the LG C6H is the more interesting option. It fills a gap LG has ignored for years. It brings higher-end panel technology down into the C series, which is something OLED fans have been asking for. The downside is size availability. The C6H is only available in large formats, while the standard C6 remains very similar to last year’s C5, with just one key improvement.
The primary difference between these two TVs lies in the OLED panel inside.
The New LG C6H
The LG C6H uses a Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel. This is the same core panel technology found in the highly rated LG G5. In simple terms, this panel design allows the TV to get much brighter and display richer colors than the LG C5 from last year. Highlights should look stronger, and colors should appear more vivid, especially in bright rooms.
That said, the flagship models still stay ahead. The LG G6 is moving to a newer Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 panel. This means the G6 will still deliver better brightness and color performance than the C6H.
There is one major trade-off with the C6H. LG is only offering it in 77-inch and 83-inch sizes. According to LG, this choice is based on usage patterns. Large TVs are often placed in bright living rooms, while smaller sizes are more common in bedrooms or secondary spaces. That logic may not match how many people shop for TVs, especially outside the US, but it explains LG’s decision.
Another detail worth noting is screen reflection handling. Even though the C6H uses the same OLED panel as the G5, it does not get the same premium anti-reflection coating. In this area, the C6H performs similarly to the standard C6. Bright room performance will still be good, but reflections will not be controlled as well as on LG’s top-tier models.
In short, the LG C6H delivers a long-requested upgrade to the C series through a better OLED panel, but it comes with limits on size and surface treatment. The standard C6 remains familiar and safe, while the C6H targets buyers who want bigger screens and stronger brightness without stepping all the way up to the G series.
The LG C6: The Processor Upgrade
The standard LG C6 sticks with the same type of OLED panel used in the LG C5. It will be sold in 42-inch, 48-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch sizes. These versions will not reach the same brightness or color depth as the larger C6H models.
There is another detail that matters here. The 42-inch and 48-inch C6 models will be dimmer than the 55-inch and 65-inch versions. This is due to how tightly the pixels are packed on smaller screens. As a result, the C6 lineup actually has three different brightness levels across its sizes, even though LG only uses two model names.
Both the LG C6 and the LG C6H share one important upgrade. They are getting LG’s new Alpha 11 Gen 3 processor. This is a big shift for LG. Until now, Alpha 11 chips were limited to flagship TVs only. Bringing this processor to the C series raises the overall performance of these mid-range models.
According to LG, the Alpha 11 Gen 3 is far more capable than previous processors. It improves AI-driven upscaling, which helps lower-resolution content look sharper. It also delivers better processing when converting standard dynamic range content into high dynamic range, making older shows and broadcasts look more modern on these TVs.
This processor upgrade also means feature parity with LG’s premium G series. Both the C6 and C6H will support the same advanced features found on the LG G6. This includes compatibility with the new Dolby Atmos FlexConnect system, which allows LG Sound Stage soundbars and wireless speakers to work together more seamlessly.
Because the panel technology and real-world performance could differ significantly between the C6 and C6H, they will be reviewed as separate TVs. LG has not confirmed a release date yet, but its TVs usually start shipping in the spring. A March launch is a reasonable expectation. Pricing details have not been shared so far.
