TechRadar Verdict
The B3 offers a brilliant entry-level option into LG’s 2023 OLED TV lineup.
The rest of this review remains as previously published.
Sound quality is one of the weaker parts of the LG B3.
Detail levels on the LG B3 rival TVs much more premium than it
This is a TV that could almost benefit from a sound upgrade via one of thebest soundbars.
Gaming performance is another area where LGs entry-level OLED TV shines.
Its just a shame that it doesnt come with HDMI 2.1 across all four HDMI ports.
Contrast is impressive on the B3
For this review, I tested the 55-inch version of the LG B3.
The G3 also features micro-lens-array technology to further enhance the brightness up to 70%.
It also has the same Game Optimizer and game bar featured in the C3 and G3.
Textures and details like skin look natural and life-like on the B3
The LG B3 also comes installed with LGs latest smart software, web OS23.
These can be customized to allow for quicker navigation of your most used apps.
Average grayscale Delta-E values came to 1.4, which is another excellent result.
The music Quick Card - part of webOS 23, though music won’t sound the best on the B3’s lacking sound system
Testing the out-of-the-box preset picture modes, the LG B3 had a brilliant picture.
When first viewing in Standard mode, colors were dynamic and punchy and stood out on the screen.
Black levels and shadows werent quite as well-defined but were still good.
The LG B3’s stand looks nice but sadly is a bit cheap feeling
Blacks were deep but still had great levels of detail.
The most noticeable thing when watchingAhsokawas just how natural and true-to-life textures and skin tones looked.
For motion testing, I used the opening scene fromJohn Wick: Chapter 2where John Wick pursues a motorcycle.
The LG Quick Card menu which can be edited to suit your needs
During the chase, Wicks car drifts around a corner and the camera quickly swipes from left to right.
Using theSpears & Munsil UHD HDR BenchmarkBlu-ray to test professional demonstration content, the B3 did a remarkable job.
Night scenes within cities looked crisp, with the lights of the skyscrapers standing out from the black backgrounds.
The LG B3 comes with LG’s Game Optimizer and menu, which tailors the gaming experience depending on what you’re playing
In Standard sound mode, bass levels were good but sadly everything else was lacking.
Dolby Atmos effects within this mode were almost non-existent.
Speech was still a little lacking, but greatly improved from Standard mode.
The LG B3 comes with LG’s Magic Remote
The B3’s sound quality is probably one of its weakest parts.
LG designed the B3 to primarily be on a stand, which is centrally located on the TV.
With a dark gray finish, its design is simple yet effective.
The B3 has vibrant colors that rival some higher-end sets
However, unlike the G3, the B3 does come supplied with its stand.
LGs Magic Remote thats supplied with the B3 is as great as ever.
The Quick Menus featured in webOS 23 are also a welcome inclusion.
The LG B3 does an excellent job in terms of gaming performance.
However, looking past this, the LG B3 still offers excellent gaming features and performance.
4K HDR in particular looks fantastic.
If you need good built-in sound check out the Samsung S90C or Sony A80L.
Read our LG C3 review.
Read our Sony A80L review.
Read our Samsung S90C review.
When it came time to take measurements of the B3, I usedPortrait Displays Calman calibration software.
I then measured the color space looking at DCI-P3 and BT.2020 coverage.
Testing equipment we use for our tests from Murideo and Calman - in this instance connected to the Panasonic MZ2000
For all tests, I used the Murideo Seven 8K test pattern generator.
Finally, to measure input lag for gaming, I used the Leo Bodnar 4K input lag tester.
