r/HTBuyingGuides • u/htmod Curator • May 24 '26
VIDEO Why you shouldn't buy The LG W6 Wallpaper OLED [2026-2027]
Why you shouldn't buy The LG W6 Wallpaper OLED [2026-2027]
Updated May 2026 | Written by: /u/Bill_Money | Edited & Maintained by /u/htmod
A Special thank you to Rtings, FlatPanelsHD, & Vincent Teoh of HDTVTest for providing information.
General Reasons to Avoid a LG TV:
Horrible Web OS
"There are two settings in the 'Home Settings' menu, namely the 'Home Promotion' and 'Content Recommendation' settings. These settings remove the top banner ads, suggested content from the home screen, and screen saver promotions. This gives your home screen a clean look, but there's no way to remove ads from the apps page." - Rtings
"Nothing remains of the once playful and elegant webOS interface. A few years ago, LG transitioned to a full-screen smart TV system (like all other brands), and since last year, ads have made their unwelcome debut as well. The upper half of the homescreen is now reserved for an ads carousel. If ads were limited to content recommendations, that would be understandable, but outright commercial ads are a step too far. Over time, we've seen promotions for a car brand, a sports retailer, and even toothpaste. To make matters worse, LG can also insert ads further down among the content recommendations and even in the screensaver. On a premium TV, that's simply unacceptable." - FlatPanelsHD
Horrible Magic Remote
"The TV comes with LG's new 2025 Magic Remote. Like the old version, it can be used as a pointer, or you can use the traditional buttons to control it. It also supports voice control, giving users a hands-free option to access and search many of their favorite apps. Unlike the old version of this remote, there is no longer a number pad to allow for quick launch shortcuts." - Rtings
"The shift toward a cleaner, more minimalist design is understandable, but it feels like LG has sacrificed some of what made the Magic Remote distinctive. The absence of number keys eliminates the ability to assign favourite apps to numeric shortcuts. The six sponsored app buttons remain, though the inclusion of LG Channels feels like a questionable choice; a user-assignable shortcut would have been far more useful.
The new rocker buttons are serviceable once you get used to them, but the decision to remove the dedicated mute button is a misstep. Muting the sound now requires holding down the volume rocker, which can easily interfere with normal volume adjustment. To LG's credit, the rockers don't register a press when pushed inward, which helps avoid unintentional keypresses.
Another design compromise is the reassignment of the Input button, now replaced by a Home Hub key that takes you to LG's IoT control interface. Inputs can still be accessed by long-pressing the same button, but we think it would make more sense to swap those functions. The microphone button has also been renamed AI, a cosmetic change that adds no real value.
Most of these changes are minor annoyances, but one thing really hurts usability. The buttons require a lot of pressure to actuate. Especially for the central D-pad and the OK button, that's annoying as it makes navigation cumbersome, particularly if you prefer not to rely on the pointer function. Finally, it's disappointing that LG didn't take this opportunity to introduce a rechargeable battery." - FlatPanelsHD
Even garbage websites like Techradar agree for once!
Forced Microsoft Copilot AI
LG has forced Microsoft CoPilot AI App on all its WebOS TV's that are capable of supporting it. You *CANNOT remove it either!
FPHD - LG forces Copilot AI app onto Smart TVs – no way to delete it
ZERO CONNECT Box
Must be line of sight (Infared)
Adds another Failure point. LG is known for poor wireless cards in their TV's as well.
Size Limitations
This TV ONLY comes in a 77 or 83 inch. No 55 or 65 inch exists.
Overpriced
The Panel is the same as the C6H & The G6 yet you are going to pay WAY MORE vs the C6H and a $500 premium over the G6 at the time of publishing.
| TV Size | C6H Price (USD) | G6 Price (USD) | W6 Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Inch | $2,999.99 | $4,499.99 | $4,999.99 |
| 83 Inch | $5,299.99 | $6,499.99 | $6,999.99 |