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Best LG TV: The best 4K and 8K TVs
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Whether you’re a longtime LG user looking to upgrade your TV or completely new to the brand, you’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for the best LG TV.
When it comes to testing TVs we’ll look at the picture and sound quality, interface, and design. Given that all these TVs are from the same brand you’d expect there to be consistency between them, but different models with have features that offer a higher level of performance. We’re here to tell you differences between those TVs, and which ones suits your needs best.
If there’s other models from different brands you’d be interesting in looking at, we recommend checking out our guides to thebest TV,best OLED TV,best 4K TVandbest 8K TV.
Best LG TVs at a glance
How we test
Every TV we review is put through the same set of tests to gauge its picture performance, usability, and smart features.Tests are carried out over several days and are done by eye but supported with technical measurements. Testing by eye involves an expert watching a wide range of material to understand and determine a TV’s performance in fields such as brightness, contrast, motion processing, colour handling and screen uniformity.We’ll consider the design of the TV in terms of build quality, study the spec sheets and see if the TV’s connections are up to spec, as well as playing video and audio content to ensure that the set handles playback as it claims. We also take note whether a product’s compatible formats and features are in line with industry trends or not to gauge whether it’s relevant for you.Comparison to other related and similarly priced products is also important, to see if it’s missing any vital features and whether it impresses as a whole. After all this, we’ll come to a judgement on how the TV performs as a whole.If you want to learn more, please visit our detailed page abouthow we test televisions.
LG OLED65C4
Pros
Cons
TheC4 OLEDis more in line with what we expect from the Korean company. While there’s noMLA boosting brightnesstech, the C4’s picture quality produces more intensity with HDR highlights, with colours that look rich and lush but never overstated. Its motion processing is better too, with less judder and artifacts in general.
The 2024 webOS interface is slick to use, introducing user profiles to customise content for each person, and there’s a guarantee of security updates for the next five years. It’s responsive, and easy enough to navigate too. In terms of streaming apps it has as many as you would ever want.
Much like previous LG C-series OLEDs, the C4 featuresfour HDMI inputs,all of which support 4K/120Hz high frame rates,ALLM, andVRR. There’s also support for Nvidia and AMD refresh rates too. We measured input lag at 13ms, but with Boost mode enabled that can go down to 9ms.
The audio system is the one area that we find rather average. The AI sound mode raising the noise floor when selected so you’ll want to add a soundbar to this system to get the best performance.
Reviewer:Steve MayFull Review:LG OLED65C4
LG OLED65G4
Pros
Cons
After a slightly lacklustreG3 OLED, LG is back on form with itsG4 OLED, though it doesn’t resolve all of its predecessors problems.
The picture performance is almost brilliant if it weren’t for a slight green tint affecting the TV’s cinema modes. It’s not noticeable in everything we see but in terms of an accurate image out of the box, the G4 OLED isn’t where we think it ought to be.
But aside from the issue, the LG G4 OLED boasts an excellent image. It hits a very high level of brightness for an OLED, reaching 1523 nits on a 2% window, while full screen brightness is 287 nits. That level of brightness feeds into the LG’s rich and balanced looking image, the new processing features provide depth to images, and the motion processing is clearer and more detailed. Upscaling less than 4K resolution offerings impressive levels of detail, clarity, and sharpness without seeming artificial or unnatural.
The audio performance sounds warmer and weightier with a bit more bass. We found the LG G4 OLED to be excellent at handling dialogue, making sure it’s audible with all types of content. The AI Sound Pro mode is good with Dolby Atmos tracks but still sounds a little too sharp with live broadcasts. We’d still like some more dynamism and intensity to the sound system though.
WebOS is home toFreeview Playand all the UK catch-up and on-demand apps, with plenty of other choices from video to sports and music to choose from. It’s an intutive interface though since we reviewed the TV there’s been an increasing amount of ads on the interface.
Gaming has always been a strength of LG’s OLEDs and there’s support for 4K/120Hz, VRR andALLMacross all the HDMI inputs, with VRR coveringHDMI VRR,AMD FreeSync Proand Nvidia G-Sync. We measured latency at 12.9ms, which is par for the course with LG OLEDs.
Reviewer:Kob MonneyFull Review:LG OLED65G4
LG OLED77Z3
Pros
Cons
TheOLED77Z3is an even more expensive proposition than its predecessor at £14,999, but at least the jump in price has resulted in an improvement in picture quality.
Compared to itsZ2 predecessor, peak brightness hits above the 1000 nit mark, and black levels are inky deep, offering impressive contrast out of the box. Although its levels of sharpness aren’t as great as we’d like, the scale of its images is a sight to beyond.
While motion processing on its 4K TVs has improved year-on-year, we do feel the performance could be improved with issues such as judder in some of the modes.
The smart experience offers a wide range of apps to enjoy, lots of connectivity options and cloud gaming apps such as Nvidia GeForce NOW. On the gaming front there’sDolby Vision gaming(with Xbox Series consoles) as well as 4K/120Hz, 8K/60Hz,VRRandALLMacross all HDMI inputs. Input lag at 13.6ms, slightly less than the 4K TVs, but that’s because of the increase in resolution to 8K.
One area where the Z3 isn’t as good as its predecessor is with sound system which features distorted bass. It offers good levels of clarity and detail, but for images as good as this, you’d be better off with a soundbar.
Reviewer:Kob MonneyFull Review:LG OLED77Z3
LG OLED77G3
Pros
Cons
Strangely, even though theOLED65G3exhibited a slight green tine, theOLED77G3didn’t have the issue. In fact, it has a slight red push to images but aside from that it delivers hugely impressive picture quality on a big scale. Contrast is fantastic with deep blacks and the screen’s high peak brightness combining to deliver a lovely looking image.
The audio performance isn’t the G3’s strong suit with the low-end lacking punch and intensity. However, dialogue intelligibility is good with the speakers striking a natural tone and the placement of voices echoing where people are on screen.
LG’s webOS interface is slick and swift, and when it comes to content there’s support for Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, NOW and more, along with Freeview Play that comes with the UK catch-up apps.
The OLED77G3 includes fourHDMI 2.1ports and a range of wireless connectivity options that includes Wi-Fi,AirPlay 2, Chromecast, WiSA,Bluetooth 5.0, and Bluetooth Surround Ready. Gamers benefitALLM, VRR and 4K/120Hz support across all HDMI inputs. There’s alsoAMD FreeSyncPremium and Nvidia G-Sync for PC gamers, along with a variety of cloud gaming and broadcasting services, including GeForce Now, Utomik, Blacknut, and Twitch.
The OLED77G3 is still available, though you may want to consider the newer OLED77G4 as that is only slightly more expensive than this model.
Reviewer:Kob MonneyFull Review:LG OLED77G3
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OLED stands for Organic Light Emitting Diode. Each pixel is self-emissive, which means it can produce its own light. This produces high levels of contrast as a pixel that’s ‘on’ can sit next to a pixel that’s ‘off’. This also helps to deliver the deepest black levels in the TV world, wide viewing angles and excellent, vivid contrast levels.
OLEDs are one of the best displays for gaming with LG’s OLEDs supporting every form of Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) for smoother gameplay and faster response times, High Frame Rate (4K/120Hz) and low latency gaming, with input times less than 10ms. Panasonic will be jumping into the gaming fray with their 2021 OLED TV range, too.
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Today, we have millions of users a month from around the world, and assess more than 1,000 products a year.
Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct.
We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. We follow the IPSO Editors’ code of practice to underpin these standards.
