LG’s C6 OLED and Hisense’s UR9 RGB MiniLED take different approaches to premium television displays for 2026. The C6 uses self-emitting pixels that can switch off individually, while the UR9 uses red, green and blue MiniLED backlighting behind an LCD panel.
The differences extend to connections, screen sizes and software. The C6 has four HDMI 2.1 inputs and runs webOS 26. The UR9 has three HDMI 2.1 inputs, adds USB-C and uses Google TV in the U.S.
Reviewer Michael Desjardin described the UR9 as substantially brighter, while favoring the C6’s contrast control and color accuracy in Filmmaker Mode. His comparison identified brightness as the Hisense model’s main advantage for viewing in well-lit rooms.
Display technology and picture performance
The C6 controls light at the level of each OLED pixel, allowing dark areas to remain unlit beside bright details. The UR9 adjusts its backlighting in zones rather than controlling illumination separately for every image pixel.
Hisense says its RGB MiniLED architecture expands color range and improves color control compared with conventional designs. The company introduced the UR9 and UR8 as an expansion of its RGB MiniLED lineup, alongside the flagship 116UXS.
Desjardin’s comparison says both televisions were measured in their respective Filmmaker picture modes. It describes higher brightness on the UR9 and greater color accuracy on the C6, while assessing the LG’s pixel-level light control as an advantage in dark scenes and around small HDR highlights.
Screen sizes and design
The standard C6 comes in 42-, 48-, 55- and 65-inch sizes with WOLED panels. Desjardin identifies the 77- and 83-inch versions as C6H models, using Primary RGB Tandem OLED panels. These larger sets therefore differ in panel hardware from the smaller C6 models.
The larger models use a different form of tandem OLED panel technology; picture assessments of the smaller C6 cannot automatically establish their performance.
Hisense’s U.S. preorder terms identify 65-, 75- and 85-inch UR9 models. Desjardin’s comparison listed those sizes as available and described a 100-inch version as forthcoming.
Both televisions have centered pedestal stands. The C6 has a thin panel with a larger rear enclosure for electronics and connections. Desjardin described its stand as positioning the screen close to the supporting surface, while the UR9’s base provided more room for soundbar placement.
HDR formats and connections
Both models support Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG. The UR9 also supports HDR10+, which the C6 does not.
The C6’s four HDMI 2.1 inputs provide one more HDMI connection than the UR9’s three. The Hisense model also includes USB-C, although that connection does not replace HDMI for equipment requiring an HDMI input.
Desjardin lists an ATSC 3.0 tuner on the UR9 and no ATSC 3.0 support on the C6. Support for that broadcast standard does not guarantee access to 4K programming; the available resolution depends on what local stations transmit.
Gaming and smart-TV software
The C6 supports 4K gaming at 120Hz and up to 165Hz with compatible PC hardware. Variable refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium are supported across its four HDMI 2.1 inputs. LG’s Game Optimizer provides a dedicated dashboard for gaming settings.
Desjardin lists 4K gaming at 120Hz and up to 180Hz with a compatible PC for the UR9, alongside variable refresh rate and FreeSync Premium Pro. Hisense’s regional product announcement qualifies native 180Hz support as applying to selected models.
The C6 runs LG’s webOS 26, while the U.S. UR9 uses Google TV. Both platforms provide built-in streaming apps.
Reported prices
Desjardin’s comparison listed the 65-inch C6 at $2,699 on Amazon and the 55-inch version at $1,999.
He listed the 65-inch UR9 at $1,999 at Best Buy, compared with a reported debut price of $3,499. The 75-inch UR9 was listed at $2,999, compared with $4,999 at debut. These are the offers cited in his comparison.
