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LG BX OLED  TV Review

Review updated Nov 02, 2020 at 08:35am
Retest Jul 08, 2025 at 02:15pm
Tested using methodology v1.6 
LG BX OLED
8.8
Mixed Usage 
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9.4
Movies 
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8.1
TV Shows 
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8.6
Sports 
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9.2
Video Games 
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8.7
HDR Movies 
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9.0
HDR Gaming 
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8.7
PC Monitor 
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 TV Settings
Notice: This TVs was replaced by LG B1 OLED

The LG BX OLED is the entry-level TV in LG's 2020 OLED lineup, and like most OLED TVs, it offers excellent overall performance. It has an infinite contrast ratio and perfect black uniformity, ideal for watching movies in dark rooms. Gamers should appreciate its FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) support and G-SYNC compatibility. It has a near-instant response time that results in clear motion, but that means lower-frame rate content appears to stutter. This TV has wide viewing angles, so it's a great choice for a wide seating arrangement. Even though it doesn't get bright enough to combat glare, it has outstanding reflection handling, so it performs well in most fairly-bright rooms. Sadly, like any OLED TV, it has the risk of permanent burn-in, but this should only be an issue with constant static elements, like if you use the TV as a PC monitor or if you only watch the news.

Our Verdict

8.8
Mixed Usage 

The LG BX OLED is an excellent overall TV. With its OLED technology, it can individually turn off pixels, resulting in an infinite contrast ratio and perfect black uniformity, so blacks appear black when viewed in the dark. It's outstanding for gaming because it has a near-instant response time, VRR support, and really low input lag. Sadly, it doesn't get very bright, so it's not ideal to use in extremely bright rooms. Lastly, it has wide viewing angles if you want to watch TV or sports with friends and family.

Pros
  • Infinite contrast ratio.
  • Wide viewing angles.
  • Outstanding reflection handling.
  • Near-instant response time.
  • VRR support.
Cons
  • Doesn't get very bright.
  • Risk of permanent burn-in.
  • Lower-frame rate content stutters.
9.4
Movies 

The LG BX is incredible for watching movies. With its OLED panel, it can individually turn off pixels. This results in an infinite contrast ratio and perfect black uniformity, making it an ideal choice for watching movies in dark rooms. It upscales lower-resolution content without any issues and removes 24p judder from any source, such as native apps or Blu-ray players.

Pros
  • Infinite contrast ratio.
  • Perfect black uniformity.
  • Removes 24p judder from any source.
Cons
  • Lower-frame rate content stutters.
8.1
TV Shows 

The LG BX is great for watching TV shows. It has wide viewing angles, so you won't lose image accuracy if you tend to walk around while watching TV. It upscales 720p content, such as from cable boxes, without any problems. It has outstanding reflection handling, but it doesn't get bright enough to combat glare in well-lit rooms.

Pros
  • Wide viewing angles.
  • Outstanding reflection handling.
Cons
  • Doesn't get very bright.
  • Risk of permanent burn-in.
8.6
Sports 

The LG BX is excellent for sports. Its near-instant response time results in minimal motion blur with fast-moving content, and there's no dirty screen effect in the center. You can easily watch the big game with a large group of friends thanks to its wide viewing angles. It doesn't get bright enough to combat glare, but luckily, it has outstanding reflection handling.

Pros
  • Wide viewing angles.
  • Outstanding reflection handling.
  • Near-instant response time.
Cons
  • Doesn't get very bright.
  • Risk of permanent burn-in.
9.2
Video Games 

The LG BX is outstanding for gaming. It has a 120Hz panel and VRR support to reduce screen tearing. Its response time is nearly instantaneous, and it has a really low input lag. It's also a great choice for dark room gaming thanks to its OLED panel that displays extremely deep blacks and has perfect black uniformity.

Pros
  • Infinite contrast ratio.
  • Near-instant response time.
  • VRR support.
  • Really low input lag.
Cons
  • Risk of permanent burn-in.
8.7
HDR Movies 

The LG BX is excellent for HDR movies. Its OLED panel individually turns off pixels, resulting in an infinite contrast ratio and perfect black uniformity. HDR content looks great because it displays a very wide color gamut, but it doesn't get bright enough to truly make highlights pop in HDR. Also, lower frame rate content may stutter due to the TV's near-instant response time.

Pros
  • Infinite contrast ratio.
  • Excellent wide color gamut for HDR content.
  • Perfect black uniformity.
Cons
  • Doesn't get very bright.
9.0
HDR Gaming 

The LG BX OLED is excellent for HDR gaming. It's an outstanding choice for any gamer as it has FreeSync VRR support, a near-instant response time, and low input lag that stays low when gaming in HDR. It displays a wide color gamut, but sadly, it doesn't get bright enough to make some highlights stand out in HDR.

Pros
  • Infinite contrast ratio.
  • Near-instant response time.
  • VRR support.
  • Excellent wide color gamut for HDR content.
Cons
  • Doesn't get very bright.
  • Risk of permanent burn-in.
8.7
PC Monitor 

The LG BX is an excellent choice to use as a computer monitor. It has low input lag, wide viewing angles, and outstanding reflection handling. It displays chroma 4:4:4, and it has a near-instant response time. Unfortunately, like any OLED, it has the risk of permanent burn-in and may be a problem with constant exposure to static elements, such as a desktop's user interface.

Pros
  • Wide viewing angles.
  • Outstanding reflection handling.
  • Really low input lag.
Cons
  • Doesn't get very bright.
  • Risk of permanent burn-in.
  • 8.8
    Mixed Usage
  • 9.4
    Movies
  • 8.1
    TV Shows
  • 8.6
    Sports
  • 9.2
    Video Games
  • 8.7
    HDR Movies
  • 9.0
    HDR Gaming
  • 8.7
    PC Monitor
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Jul 08, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
    2.  Updated Apr 17, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
    3.  Updated Feb 11, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
    4.  Updated Nov 20, 2024: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    We tested the 55 inch LG BX (OLED55BXPUA) and we expect our results to be valid for the 65 inch (OLED65BXPUA) model too.

    Size US Model Canada UK Model Notes
    55" OLED55BXPUA OLED55BXPUA OLED55BX6LB  
    65" OLED65BXPUA OLED65BXPUA OLED65BX6LB  

    If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their LG BX doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we'll update the review. Note that some tests such as the gray uniformity may vary between individual units.

    The LG BX we reviewed was manufactured in May 2020, and you can see the label here.

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    The LG BX is an excellent TV, and like most OLED TVs, it delivers amazing overall picture quality with deep, inky blacks. It has much better out-of-the-box color accuracy than its predecessor, the LG B9 OLED, which is a nice touch if you don't want to get your TV calibrated. Sadly, the LG BX doesn't get as bright as the LG CX OLED, which could be disappointing if you want to place it in a bright room. Also, see our recommendations for the best OLED TVs, the best 55 inch TVs, and the best 4k TVs.

    LG CX OLED

    The LG CX OLED is slightly better than the LG BX OLED. The CX gets brighter, handles gradients better, and comes with a sturdier, metal stand. However, the BX has slightly wider viewing angles, but this may vary between units. 

    LG B9 OLED

    The LG BX OLED and the LG B9 OLED are very similar TVs. The B9 gets brighter, and it has better gradient handling, while the BX has much better out-of-the-box color accuracy, and its Black Frame Insertion feature flickers at 120Hz. Other than that, the two TVs are built the same way and have the same stand.

    LG C9 OLED

    The LG BX OLED and the LG C9 OLED are two similar TVs. The C9 is better-built because it has a metal stand, it gets much brighter, it has better gradient handling, and it has a lower input lag. However, the BX has better out-of-the-box color accuracy.

    LG C1 OLED

    The LG C1 OLED and the LG BX OLED perform similarly overall since they both use OLED panels with near-infinite contrast ratios, nearly instant response times, and wide viewing angles. However, the C1 is available in more sizes and gets a bit brighter in HDR. It also has four HDMI 2.1 ports, while the BX only has two.

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    Test Results

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    Design
    Style
    CurvedNo

    The LG BX has an outstanding style with a center-mounted stand, much like 2019's LG B9 OLED. It's also very similar to the LG CX OLED, with the only difference being that the BX's stand is smaller, and it's made out of plastic. All in all, it's a great-looking modern TV.

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    Stand

    This TV has the same stand as the LG B9 OLED. It's a center-mounted plastic stand that holds the TV well, but it has more wobble than the wider, metal stand on the LG CX OLED.

    Footprint of the 55" stand: 22.1" x 9.1"

    Back
    Wall MountVESA 300x200

    The back of the LG BX is nearly identical to the LG CX OLED and LG B9 OLED. The top half that holds the panel is metal with a smooth finish, and the bottom half where the inputs are housed is made from solid plastic. There's a clip on the back for cable management.

    Borders
    Borders0.35" (0.9 cm)

    The borders are thin and aren't distracting.

    Thickness
    Max Thickness1.89" (4.8 cm)

    The LG BX is very thin, and it won't stick out much if wall-mounted. It gets thicker with the stand attached, but it still doesn't take up a whole lot of space.

    8.5
    Build Quality

    The LG BX has an excellent build quality. The plastic stand isn't as sturdy as the metal stand on the LG CX OLED, but it still holds the TV well. The plastic part near the inputs flexes a bit and makes a clicking noise as if it's not connected to the panel properly, but this could be an issue with our unit only. Besides that, there aren't any obvious problems, and it's a well-built TV.

    Picture Quality
    10
    Contrast
    Native Contrast
    Inf : 1
    Contrast with local dimming
    N/A

    Like all OLED TVs, the LG BX has an infinite contrast ratio since it can turn off individual pixels, resulting in perfect blacks.

    6.5
    SDR Brightness
    Real Scene Peak Brightness
    285 cd/m²
    Peak 2% Window
    336 cd/m²
    Peak 10% Window
    401 cd/m²
    Peak 25% Window
    363 cd/m²
    Peak 50% Window
    291 cd/m²
    Peak 100% Window
    138 cd/m²
    Sustained 2% Window
    320 cd/m²
    Sustained 10% Window
    380 cd/m²
    Sustained 25% Window
    343 cd/m²
    Sustained 50% Window
    276 cd/m²
    Sustained 100% Window
    133 cd/m²
    Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
    0.068

    The LG BX has just okay peak brightness. It's significantly less bright than the LG B9 OLED and doesn't get bright enough to combat glare in most rooms. It has an aggressive 'Automatic Brightness Limiter' (ABL) that dims the screen when large areas are bright, as seen in the dip in brightness in the 100% sustained window test.

    These measurements were taken post-calibration in the 'Expert (Dark Room)' Picture Mode with Peak Brightness on 'High' and OLED Light on 'Max'. Originally, we had to run a Pixel Refresher because the screen seemed too dim compared to the LG B9 OLED, but the screen didn't get much brighter after the refresh. Before completing the Pixel Refresher, most scenes were between 334 to 394 cd/m², and we got 116 cd/m² in the 100% sustained window test.

    If you want the brightest image possible, we were able to get 428 cd/m² in the 2% peak window test in 'Expert (Dark Room)' Picture Mode with OLED Light and Contrast set to 'Max', Peak Brightness on 'High', and Dynamic Contrast set to 'Medium'.

    10
    Local Dimming
    Local Dimming
    No
    Backlight
    No Backlight

    Update 07/12/2021: We've added two new videos demonstrating the backlight behavior with real content.

    This TV doesn't have a backlight, so it doesn't have a local dimming feature. It can dim pixels individually, and subtitles are displayed perfectly, with no visible blooming.

    10
    Local Dimming In Game Mode
    Local Dimming
    No
    Backlight
    No Backlight

    Update 07/12/2021: We've added two new videos demonstrating the backlight behavior with real content.

    6.0
    HDR Brightness
    Real Scene Highlight
    454 cd/m²
    Peak 2% Window
    454 cd/m²
    Peak 10% Window
    542 cd/m²
    Peak 25% Window
    386 cd/m²
    Peak 50% Window
    231 cd/m²
    Peak 100% Window
    128 cd/m²
    Sustained 2% Window
    436 cd/m²
    Sustained 10% Window
    517 cd/m²
    Sustained 25% Window
    364 cd/m²
    Sustained 50% Window
    220 cd/m²
    Sustained 100% Window
    122 cd/m²
    Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
    0.093

    This TV has mediocre HDR peak brightness. It doesn't get bright enough to truly bright out highlights in HDR, and due to its aggressive ABL, the screen gets less bright as large, bright areas cover the screen. If you want a similar TV that gets brighter in HDR, look into the LG GX OLED.

    We measured the HDR peak brightness on the 'HDR Cinema' Picture Mode with Color Temperature set to 'Warm 2', Peak Brightness set to 'High', and OLED Light on 'Max'. Like with SDR peak brightness, we ran a Pixel Refresher and the screen got a bit brighter after. Before the Pixel Refresher, most scenes were between 358 to 534 cd/m², and we got 117 cd/m² in the 100% sustained window test.

    If you want the brightest image possible, set the Picture Mode to 'Vivid', Dynamic Contrast to 'Medium', OLED Light and Contrast to 'Max', and Peak Brightness on 'High'. We were able to get 706.8 cd/m² with a 10% peak window.

    The replacement of this TV, the LG B1 OLED, gets brighter in HDR if that's what you prefer.

    6.0
    HDR Brightness In Game Mode
    Real Scene Highlight
    450 cd/m²
    Peak 2% Window
    442 cd/m²
    Peak 10% Window
    540 cd/m²
    Peak 25% Window
    384 cd/m²
    Peak 50% Window
    241 cd/m²
    Peak 100% Window
    130 cd/m²
    Sustained 2% Window
    420 cd/m²
    Sustained 10% Window
    516 cd/m²
    Sustained 25% Window
    362 cd/m²
    Sustained 50% Window
    230 cd/m²
    Sustained 100% Window
    124 cd/m²
    Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
    0.086
    8.7
    Gray Uniformity
    50% Std. Dev.
    1.691%
    50% DSE
    0.118%
    5% Std. Dev.
    0.466%
    5% DSE
    0.096%

    The LG OLED55BXPUA has excellent gray uniformity, but this may vary between units. There's very little dirty screen effect in the center, which is great for sports fans. Uniformity is improved in near-dark scenes, but like some other OLED TVs, some faint vertical lines are visible in near-dark scenes in very dark rooms. Unlike the LG B9 OLED, the screen doesn't appear to flash in near-dark scenes.

    10
    Black Uniformity
    Native Std. Dev.
    0.214%
    Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
    N/A

    Since this OLED TV can turn off individual pixels, black uniformity is perfect.

    8.6
    Viewing Angle
    Color Washout
    51°
    Color Shift
    31°
    Brightness Loss
    63°
    Black Level Raise
    70°
    Gamma Shift
    60°

    The LG BX OLED has excellent wide viewing angles, which is expected from an OLED TV. The image remains accurate when viewing from the side, great for wide seating arrangements.

    9.3
    Reflections
    Screen Finish
    Glossy
    Total Reflections
    1.5%
    Indirect Reflections
    0.2%
    Calculated Direct Reflections
    1.3%

    The LG OLED55BXPUA has outstanding reflection handling, similar to the LG CX OLED. Even with direct sunlight on this TV, the reflections shouldn't be too distracting.

    8.9
    Pre Calibration
    White Balance dE
    1.61
    Color dE
    1.04
    Gamma
    2.19
    Color Temperature
    6,834 K
    Picture Mode
    Expert (Dark Room)
    Color Temp Setting
    Warm 2
    Gamma Setting
    2.2

    Update 12/09/2020: We remeasured the accuracy after calibrating our spectroradiometer. The review has been updated.

    The LG BX has amazing out-of-the-box color accuracy, much better than the LG B9 OLED. There are minimal inaccuracies with colors and shades of gray, but since the color temperature is a bit cold, the image has a blue tint. Gamma follows the target well, but some scenes are a bit too bright. Note that out-of-the-box accuracy may vary between units.

    9.5
    Post Calibration
    White Balance dE
    0.26
    Color dE
    1.32
    Gamma
    2.20
    Color Temperature
    6,536 K
    White Balance Calibration
    22 point
    Color Calibration
    Yes

    The LG OLED55BXPUA has remarkable color accuracy after calibration, and any remaining inaccuracies can't be spotted without the aid of a colorimeter. Gamma follows the target almost perfectly, and the color temperature is extremely close to the 6500K target.

    We measured the color accuracy after completing a Pixel Refresher, which only slightly improved the color accuracy. Unlike the LG B9 OLED, we didn't notice any black crushing during calibration. There was some in the 'Standard' Picture Mode, but there wasn't any in 'Expert (Dark Room)'.

    You can see our recommended settings here.

    8.0
    480p Input

    This TV upscales 480p content well, with no obvious artifacts.

    8.0
    720p Input

    The LG BX upscales 720p content, such as from cable boxes, well with no upscaling artifacts.

    9.0
    1080p Input

    1080p content looks almost as good as native 4k content.

    10
    4k Input

    The LG BX displays 4k content without any issues. Even though it has an RGBW pixel structure, all four sub-pixels are never on at the same time, so there's no loss in color resolution.

    0.0
    8k Input

    This is a 4k TV that can't display an 8k input.

    Pixels
    TypeOLED
    Sub-Type
    WOLED

    The LG BX uses an RGBW pixel structure with four sub-pixels, but all four are never used at the same time. The above image shows the red, white, and blue sub-pixels. You can see the green pixel and other pixel structures in these three photos: Photo 1, Photo 2, Photo 3.

    8.6
    Color Gamut
    Wide Color Gamut
    Yes
    DCI P3 xy
    95.90%
    DCI P3 uv
    98.62%
    Rec 2020 xy
    72.13%
    Rec 2020 uv
    77.18%

    The LG OLED55BXPUA has an excellent color gamut, very similar to the LG CX OLED. It covers almost all of the DCI P3 color space used in most HDR content, and it has decent coverage of the wider Rec. 2020 color space. Before we ran a Pixel Refresher on the TV, the DCI P3 and Rec. 2020 coverage were only slightly better, but the differences are insignificant.

    The EOTF in 'Cinema HDR' mode follows the curve almost perfectly until it rolls off at its peak brightness. The EOTF in 'Game' mode is very similar, except the roll-off is a bit more smooth.

    If you find HDR too dim, set the Picture Mode to 'Vivid', and you can see the EOTF here. Enabling Dynamic Tone Mapping makes the image brighter in our EOTF test, but it changes the brightness according to each scene, so your experience may vary.

    7.9
    Color Volume
    Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP
    82.5%
    10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
    38.0%
    Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
    73.8%
    10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
    34.2%

    This TV has good color volume. Due to its infinite contrast ratio, it displays dark colors extremely well but struggles to display brighter colors.

    Note: Before performing a Pixel Refresher, it had a better DCI P3 color volume and slightly worse Rec. 2020 color volume, but most people won't notice the difference between the results before and after the refresh.

    7.0
    Gradient
    Color Depth
    10 Bit
    Red (Std. Dev.)
    0.133
    Green (Std. Dev.)
    0.136
    Blue (Std. Dev.)
    0.112
    Gray (Std. Dev.)
    0.197

    The LG BX has decent gradient handling. There's banding in every color, especially in the dark shades. Enabling the Smooth Gradation feature doesn't improve the test pattern. It slightly smooths out gradients in real scenes, but not by much. We ran a Pixel Refresher to see if it would improve the gradient handling, and it only improved a bit, but not significantly. If you want an OLED with significantly better gradient handling, look into the Vizio OLED 2020.

    9.3
    Temporary Image Retention
    IR after 0 min recovery
    0.14%
    IR after 2 min recovery
    0.13%
    IR after 4 min recovery
    0.09%
    IR after 6 min recovery
    0.00%
    IR after 8 min recovery
    0.08%
    IR after 10 min recovery
    0.05%

    Sadly, the LG OLED55BXPUA has some temporary image retention after displaying a high-contrast image, similar to the LG C8 OLED or the LG CX OLED monitor we tested. This varies between units, so you may experience something different.

    Note: The image retention after six minutes shows 0.0%, but this is an error on our end and there's indeed some visible image retention after six minutes.

    2.0
    Permanent Burn-In Risk
    Permanent Burn-In Risk
    Yes

    Unfortunately, like all OLED TVs, the LG OLED55BXPUA isn't immune to permanent burn-in. However, we don't expect people who watch varied content to have any issues, but rather it's a problem if there are constant static displays, like if it's used as a PC monitor.

    This TV has three features to help burn-in risk. Enabling Screen Shift option, and setting Logo Luminance Adjustment to 'Low' may help with this. There's also an automatic Pixel Refresher that can be run manually if needed.

    You can read about our investigation into this here.

    Motion
    9.8
    Response Time
    80% Response Time
    0.2 ms
    100% Response Time
    3.8 ms

    The LG BX has an incredible response time, but it's not as good as some other OLED TVs like the LG CX OLED. It has overshoot in the darker transitions, which may lead to motion artifacts in dark scenes.

    10
    Flicker-Free
    Flicker-Free
    No
    PWM Dimming Frequency
    0 Hz

    There's a slight dip in brightness every eight ms, which coincides with the 120Hz refresh rate and isn't noticeable.

    10
    Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
    Optional BFI
    Yes
    Min Flicker For 60 fps
    60 Hz
    60Hz For 60 fps
    Yes
    120Hz For 120 fps
    Yes
    Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
    60 Hz

    Update 02/17/2021: We retested the BFI feature to confirm the flicker frequency.

    The LG OLED55BXPUA has a Black Frame Insertion feature to improve the appearance of motion. For it to work, set TruMotion to 'User' and change OLED Motion according to the content you're watching. Set it to 'High' if you're watching 60fps content because it flickers at 60Hz, and 'Low' or 'Medium' with 120fps content because it flickers at 120fps. If you set it to 'Medium' or 'Low' with 60fps content, there's noticeable image duplication. You may also notice some image duplication with 'Medium' with 120fps content, as seen here. Lastly, you can't use G-SYNC when the BFI feature is enabled.

    Motion Interpolation
    Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
    Yes
    Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
    Yes

    This TV can interpolate content up to 120Hz, known as the 'Soap Opera Effect', which helps the appearance of motion. Motion looks alright with this feature and it doesn't stop interpolating in busy scenes, which results in some artifacts.

    See here for the settings that control the motion interpolation feature.

    5.3
    Stutter
    Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
    37.9 ms
    Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
    12.9 ms

    Due to the TV's extremely fast response time, there's noticeable stutter with lower-frame rate content as each frame is held on longer. Enabling motion interpolation or the BFI feature can help reduce stutter.

    10
    24p Judder
    Judder-Free 24p
    Yes
    Judder-Free 24p via 60p
    Yes
    Judder-Free 24p via 60i
    Yes
    Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
    Yes

    The LG BX can remove 24p judder from any source, such as native apps or Blu-ray players. To remove judder, simply enable Real Cinema. With OLED Motion set to 'Medium' or 'Auto', it removes all judder. On 'Low,' there's still some judder, but it reduces it, and it doesn't remove judder at all when set to 'High.'

    7.9
    Variable Refresh Rate
    Native Refresh Rate
    120 Hz
    Variable Refresh Rate
    Yes
    HDMI Forum VRR
    Yes
    FreeSync
    Yes
    G-SYNC Compatible
    Yes (NVIDIA Certified)
    4k VRR Maximum
    120 Hz
    4k VRR Minimum
    40 Hz
    1080p VRR Maximum
    120 Hz
    1080p VRR Minimum
    40 Hz
    1440p VRR Maximum
    120 Hz
    1440p VRR Minimum
    40 Hz
    VRR Supported Connectors
    HDMI

    Update 08/19/2020: We confirmed that it supports HDMI Forum's VRR. With the Xbox One S connected, we disabled the FreeSync setting and enabled the G-SYNC setting on the TV. The Xbox showed VRR as still working, meaning it was working with HDMI Forum VRR.

    The LG OLED55BXPUA has a 120Hz refresh rate and it has VRR support to help reduce screen tearing. With G-SYNC enabled, there's some minor glitching with 4k @ 120Hz content, similar to the LG CX OLED. FreeSync works with 4k @ 60Hz and not 4k @ 120Hz.

    For G-SYNC to work, simply enable Instant Game Response in the settings menu and set the Picture Mode to 'Game'. For FreeSync, you also need to enable the AMD FreeSync Premium setting for the input you're using. Learn about our recommended gaming settings here.

    Inputs
    9.4
    Input Lag
    1080p @ 60Hz
    15.0 ms
    1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
    106.1 ms
    1440p @ 60Hz
    14.8 ms
    4k @ 60Hz
    14.5 ms
    4k @ 60Hz + 10-Bit HDR
    14.5 ms
    4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
    14.6 ms
    4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
    94.1 ms
    4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation
    85.8 ms
    8k @ 60Hz
    N/A
    1080p @ 120Hz
    5.9 ms
    1440p @ 120Hz
    5.7 ms
    4k @ 120Hz
    6.9 ms
    1080p with Variable Refresh Rate
    5.9 ms
    1440p with VRR
    6.2 ms
    4k with VRR
    9.2 ms
    8k with VRR
    N/A

    Update 11/03/2020: We updated the TV to firmware 3.11.20 and retested the input lag with an HDMI 2.1 source, including 4k @ 120Hz.

    The LG BX has excellent low input lag as long as you're in 'Game' mode, similar to 2019's LG B9 OLED. There's an 'Auto Low Latency Mode' that automatically switches the TV into 'Game' mode when you launch a game from a compatible device. For it to work, Instant Game Response must be enabled. When we connected an Xbox One S, it automatically enabled Instant Game Response, so the 'Auto Low Latency Mode' was turned on too.

    If you're using this TV as a PC and want the lowest input lag possible, set the input icon to 'PC' in the Home Dashboard. Learn more about the PC settings here.

    9.6
    Supported Resolutions
    Resolution4k
    1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
    Yes
    1080p @ 120Hz
    Yes (native support)
    1440p @ 60Hz
    Yes (forced resolution required)
    1440p @ 120Hz
    Yes (native support)
    4k @ 60Hz
    Yes
    4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
    Yes
    4k @ 120Hz
    Yes (native support)
    8k @ 30Hz or 24Hz
    No
    8k @ 60Hz
    No

    Update 11/03/2020: We updated the TV to firmware 3.11.20 and retested it with an HDMI 2.1 source.

    The LG OLED55BXPUA supports all common resolutions. It displays chroma 4:4:4 with a 4k @ 120Hz resolution and any resolution at 60Hz, but it can't display it with 1080p @ 120Hz. For it to work, set the input icon to 'PC' in the Home Dashboard, as it doesn't display 4:4:4 outside of 'PC' mode. HDMI ports three and four are the only ones that support 4k @ 120Hz, and to achieve full bandwidth, enable HDMI Ultra HD Deep Color from the settings menu.

    Advanced Console Compatibility
    Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
    Yes
    PS5, 4k @ 120Hz + HDR
    Yes
    PS5, 4k @ 120Hz
    Yes
    PS5, 4k @ 60Hz + HDR
    Yes
    PS5, 1440p @ 120Hz
    PS5 can't do 1440p
    PS5, 1080p @ 120Hz
    Yes
    PS5, Variable Refresh Rate
    PS5 can't do VRR yet
    Xbox Series X, 4k @ 120Hz + HDR
    Yes
    Xbox Series X, 4k @ 120Hz
    Yes
    Xbox Series X, 4k @ 60Hz + HDR
    Yes
    Xbox Series X, 1440p @ 120Hz
    Yes
    Xbox Series X, 1080p @ 120Hz
    Yes
    Xbox Series X, Variable Refresh Rate
    Yes

    Update 07/09/2021: We updated the TV and Xbox to see if the TV can play 4k @ 120Hz games in Dolby Vision. It can't and can only do up to 4k @ 60Hz as long as FreeSync is disabled. LG fixed this issue on their 2021 TVs, like the LG G1 OLED.

    Inputs Specifications
    HDR10
    Yes
    HDR10+
    No
    Dolby Vision
    Yes
    HLG
    Yes
    HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
    Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
    HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
    Yes (HDMI 3,4)
    CECYes
    HDCP 2.2Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
    USB 3.0
    No
    Variable Analog Audio OutYes
    Wi-Fi SupportYes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)

    Update 11/03/2020: We updated the TV to firmware 3.11.20 and retested it with an HDMI 2.1 source. We confirmed HDMI 3 and 4 support HDMI 2.1.

    HDMI ports 3 and 4 support HDMI 2.1 but not full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1. The LG BX only has 40Gbps ports capable of 4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4 10-bit instead of 48Gbps ports, which would be able to reach 12-bit, but we don't expect this to make any noticeable difference.

    Input Photos
    Total Inputs
    HDMI4
    USB3
    Digital Optical Audio Out1
    Analog Audio Out 3.5mm1
    Analog Audio Out RCA0
    Component In0
    Composite In1 (incl. adapter)
    Tuner (Cable/Ant)1
    Ethernet1
    DisplayPort0
    IR In0
    SD/SDHC0
    Audio Passthrough
    ARC
    Yes (HDMI 3)
    eARC support
    Yes
    Dolby Atmos via TrueHD via eARC
    Yes
    DTS:X via DTS-HD MA via eARC
    No
    5.1 Dolby Digital via ARC
    Yes
    5.1 DTS via ARC
    No
    5.1 Dolby Digital via Optical
    Yes
    5.1 DTS via Optical
    No

    The LG BX supports eARC when connected to a compatible receiver, so it can send a high-quality Dolby Atmos via TrueHD signal over an HDMI connection. For this to work, enable HDMI Arc and turn eARC on.

    Sound Quality
    7.2
    Frequency Response
    See details on graph tool
    Low-Frequency Extension
    67.27 Hz
    Std. Dev. @ 70
    2.98 dB
    Std. Dev. @ 80
    3.51 dB
    Std. Dev. @ Max
    6.27 dB
    Max
    91.1 dB SPL
    Dynamic Range Compression
    4.93 dB

    The LG BX has a decent frequency response, but it's not as good as the higher-end LG CX OLED. Its bass gets low enough to have some punch to it, but it still doesn't produce any rumble or thump. It has a fairly well-balanced sound profile, which is important for dialogue, and it gets loud enough to use in noisy environments.

    6.8
    Distortion
    See details on graph tool
    Weighted THD @ 80
    0.129
    Weighted THD @ Max
    0.810
    IMD @ 80
    2.74%
    IMD @ Max
    9.52%

    The distortion performance is just okay. There's some minor distortion at moderate listening levels, but it gets more noticeable when playing at its max volume. However, this depends on the content, and not everyone may hear it.

    Smart Features
    8.5
    Interface
    Smart OSwebOS
    Version5.0
    Ease of Use
    Easy
    Smoothness
    Average
    Time Taken to Select YouTube
    2 s
    Time Taken to Change Backlight
    7 s
    Advanced Options
    Many

    The LG BX has LG's WebOS built-in, which is easy-to-use and fairly smooth to navigate. We experienced one bug during testing when the Peak Brightness didn't work properly, even after turning the TV on and off again. However, after leaving the TV off overnight, the problem fixed itself.

    0.0
    Ad-Free
    Ads
    Yes
    Opt-out
    No
    Suggested Content in Home
    Yes
    Opt-out of Suggested Content
    No

    Unfortunately, there are ads on the home screen and app store, and there aren't any ways to disable them.

    8.0
    Apps and Features
    App Selection
    Great
    App Smoothness
    Average
    Cast Capable
    Yes
    USB Drive Playback
    Yes
    USB Drive HDR Playback
    Yes
    HDR in Netflix
    Yes
    HDR in YouTube
    Yes

    LG's app store has a great selection of apps available to download, and you can also cast content from your phone.

    9.0
    Remote
    Size
    Large
    Voice Control
    Many Features
    CEC Menu Control
    Yes
    Other Smart Features
    Yes
    Remote AppLG TV Plus

    The LG BX comes with the same LG Magic Remote as 2019's LG B9 OLED and 2020's LG CX OLED. You can use it like a traditional remote with its navigation buttons or use it as a point-and-press remote, like a computer mouse. It has shortcut buttons to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. It has built-in voice control that allows you to change inputs, search for content, or ask for the weather, but some settings can't be changed through voice control.

    TV Controls

    There's a single button underneath the center of the screen. It allows you to turn the TV On/Off, change inputs, volume, and channels.

    In The Box

    • Remote and 2 x AA batteries
    • Composite adapter
    • User manuals

    Misc
    Power Consumption70 W
    Power Consumption (Max)152 W
    Firmware03.10.25

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      Hello, in need of firmware updates newer than L0301 from their website. I asked them for firmware updates and all they sent me was the original L0301 firmware that reverted my TV back to the old AndroidTV-like interface

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