LG OLED B1 Series OLED65B1PUA 65"

A last-gen OLED that still punches above its weight for gamers, but it's out of stock everywhere. The perfect blacks are here, just don't expect to find one new.

The gaming performance is what really surprised us. With a 120Hz panel, full HDMI 2.1 support, and both G-Sync and FreeSync Premium compatibility, it's a top-tier gaming display that rivals dedicated monitors. Input lag is nonexistent, and the Game Optimizer menu puts all your crucial settings in one spot. On the flip side, the picture quality score sits at a mediocre 36th percentile in our database. That's not a knock on the OLED panel itself, which is gorgeous, but a reflection of that older processor. It struggles a bit more with low-resolution content and doesn't get quite as bright as newer models, which can make HDR pop a little less in a bright room.

The B1's old rival, the Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L, is still around and still has the superior processor for upscaling and motion, but it costs significantly more. The real story now is the new blood in the top 5. The Samsung QN990F and LG OLED55C5PUA are the new flagships to beat, with brighter panels and smarter processing. The Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 brings that Sony upscaling magic to a brighter screen. The TCL QM8K and Hisense U8 Series are the value plays, delivering shockingly good picture quality for far less cash. The B1 can't compete on brightness or processing with any of them, but its perfect blacks and gaming chops still hold up if you find one.

The bad news: the LG B1 is now out of stock everywhere, and that $1751 price tag is a memory. The good news: if you can find one used or refurbished, it's still a fantastic OLED for the money. But at this point, you're hunting for a unicorn. The market has moved on, and so should you unless you stumble on a killer deal.

The LG B1 is the OLED you buy when you want that perfect black, infinite contrast goodness without paying for the very latest processor. It's a 2021 model, but don't let that fool you. For gaming, this thing is still an absolute monster, landing in the 96th percentile of all TVs we've tracked. The a7 Gen4 AI processor is a step down from the a9 in LG's higher-end models, which means the upscaling and motion handling aren't quite best-in-class. But for native 4K content and next-gen gaming, the picture is stunning and the feature set is loaded.

Everyone shopping new should skip this, because you can't buy it new anymore. If you're a sports fanatic watching in a bright living room, you were already better off with a Samsung Neo QLED or a Sony Bravia with a brighter panel and superior processing. Now that the B1 is gone from shelves, the newer QLEDs and OLEDs in the top 5 are the obvious picks.

The LG B1 was a killer gaming TV and a fantastic movie-watching OLED for its price. But now that it's out of stock everywhere, the recommendation shifts. Its only real sin was an older processor that made it less impressive with low-quality sources. Today, you're better off looking at the newer OLEDs and bright QLEDs that have taken its place in the top 5. If you already own a B1, keep enjoying it. If you're shopping now, this ship has sailed.