LG OLEDs are hugely popular, and with good reason. They’re great quality, and just keep getting better year-on-year. The latest models released in 2024 improve on the already excellent previous models. It’s no surprise that the new models have jumped straight onto this list.
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In short, if you’re looking for a good OLED TV, LG is on the shortlist in virtually every price range. Their budget models are excellent value while still maintaining high quality, while their top-end TVs compete with the very best TVs in the world. Here are the best TVs in LG’s OLED lineup right now.
Best LG OLED TV overall
LG G4 OLED evo
If you have the money, this is LG’s best TV
The LG G4 is the top-of-the-range LG OLED TV for 2024. It improves on the excellent LG G4, with even better brightness, an upgraded processor, and 144Hz refresh rate. It’s also available in a 97-inch model if you can afford it.
- One of the brightest OLEDs ever made
- Outstanding picture quality
- 144Hz refresh rate
- Doesn’t come cheap
- 97-inch model is crazy expensive
The LG G3 OLED evo TV was our top-pick for the best LG OLED TV in 2023. In fact, it was one of the best TVs we’ve ever reviewed. The great news is that the updated model is even better. All of our favorite features from the G3 are still here, including the Micro Lens Array that provides impressive brightness, perfect blacks, stunning picture quality, and support for gaming features such as ALLM, VRR, and HDMI 2.1.
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However, the LG G4 ups its game even further. The panel is capable of up to 50% more brightness than the G3, up to a whopping 3,000 nits. There’s also a Peak Highlighter feature that can boost the brightness level of some small highlights by as much as 150%. The 120Hz refresh of the G3 is also bumped up to 144Hz in the G4.
There’s also a new Alpha 11 AI processor that offers up to 70% more graphics power and a 30% increase in general processing power, making webOS more fluid to use. The LG G4 also comes with Chromecast built-in and sees the return of a 97-inch model to the G-series line-up, if you have a cool $25,000 to spare.
Best mid-range LG OLED TV
LG C4 OLED
A great sweet spot between features and price
The LG C4 represents LG’s middle tier of OLED TVs. It’s more reasonably priced than the LG G4 but lacks some features, such as Micro Lens Array. Even so, it’s a great TV with an upgraded processor and probably the one most people will get.
- Brighter and sharper than the C3
- 144Hz refresh rate
- Chromecast built in
- No Micro Lens Array means brightness suffers a bit
- Below-average built-in speaker
Another great product in LG’s 2024 OLED line-up is the LG C4. We rated the LG C3 to be LG’s best mid-range OLED TV in 2023, and as with the G4, the C4 improves upon an already excellent product. As with the C3, it’s a great combination of good features and an affordable price, and the picture quality of the C4 is now even sharper than its predecessor.
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The C4 doesn’t get the top-of-the-range Alpha 11 AI processor that’s found in the LG G4 4K OLED evo TV, but the Alpha 9 AI processor has been upgraded from the version found in the C3. And just like the G4, the refresh rate has been upped from 120Hz in the C3 to 144Hz in the C4. The brightness is also improved, although the C4 still doesn’t feature the MLA tech that made the G3’s brightness so impressive. As with the G4, the C4 comes with Chromecast built in.
Best budget LG OLED TV
LG B4 OLED
The best value TV in LG’s 2024 line-up
The LG B4 represents LG’s lower middle tier in terms of its OLED lineup. It’s only missing a few of the features of the C4, such as the 144Hz refresh rate, and finally doubles the number of HDMI ports, too.
- Excellent picture quality
- High-end gaming features like ALLM and VRR
- 4 HDMI ports
- Not as bright as the C4
- 120Hz maximum refresh rate
If you’re looking for something at the lower end of the price range of the 2024 LG OLED TVs, then the LG B4 is definitely worth a look. It’s a little cheaper than the C4, and has a more limited range of sizes, with the only options being 55, 65, and 77 inches, with the C4 model also available in 42, 28, and 83 inches. A 48-inch model is available in some locales, but this isn’t yet available in the US.
The processor has been upgraded to the brand-new Alpha 8 AI processor that’s also found in some of LG’s QNED Mini LED TVs. Connectivity is also vastly improved, with the paltry two HDMI ports on the B3 having been doubled to four on the B4. The B4 can’t match the 144Hz refresh rate of the G4 and C4, but with 120Hz variable refresh rate and Auto Low Latency Mode, it’s still a decent option for gaming, too.
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Best LG OLED TV for wall mounting
LG M3 OLED
The best LG OLED TV for your wall, for now
The LG M3 is yet to see a 2024 update, but it’s still a stunning TV. It behaves a lot like the LG G3, but includes LG’s Zero Connect Box, so you can hang it on your wall and place the TV control box elsewhere for the slickest possible wall mounting. It doesn’t come cheap, however.
- The same picture quality of the G3
- Low-latency Zero Connect Box makes wall mounting super easy
- Great at gaming, even wih the wireless connectivity
- Doesn’t match the picture quality of the G4
- Seriously expensive
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LG’s most premium TV of 2023 was the M3. And while an updated M4 is in the pipeline, at the moment this is the best LG OLED TV that you can get your hands if you’re planning to wall mount. The M3’s internals are identical to the G3, so you’ll get the same great picture quality, more brightness via the Micro Lens Array, and all the gaming features like ALLM and VRR. However, the big difference is that the M3 uses a wireless control box.
That means the TV is so thin that it looks like a picture frame mounted on your wall. There are pros and cons to such an arrangement. For example, the control box has to be line-of-sight for the remote to work, so you can’t hide it away entirely.
In any case, you’ll pay for the privilege of a seamless wall mounting experience. The smallest version of this TV is 77 inches and costs $4,500. The largest is 97 inches and costs $27,000. That’s more than my car.
Best value older LG OLED TV
LG C3 OLED
The older model still offers stunning picture at an even lower price
Now that newer models have been released, you can get your hands on the LG C4 for even less. It still has a lot to offer, with decent brightness and great picture quality. It’s worth a look if you’re on a budget.
- Even better value now there’s a newer version
- Still offers excellent picture quality
- Good brightness
- Not as bright as the C4
- 120Hz refresh rate
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The LG C3 is not all that different from the excellent G3. You lose the Micro Lens Array, so the C3 is not as bright and the G3 also has better speakers. Otherwise, the two are remarkably similar. The lower brightness means it doesn’t do as well in bright rooms with lots of glare, but otherwise, it doesn’t affect picture quality much at all.
You still get perfect black levels, punchy colors, and a 120Hz refresh rate panel. That’s why the C3 is a decent choice, provided you don’t put the TV in a room with tons of glare. It’s even better value now that an upgraded version is available, and has plenty of great features despite not being the latest model.
The picture quality is outstanding, the gaming support is decent, and the C3 even comes with a stand. You may want to invest in a soundbar, however, because those speakers aren’t great.
LG Z3 OLED
6. Best LG OLED TV you can’t buy
It only saw a launch in select countries
The LG Z3 is only available in select parts of the world. However, it would’ve been the best LG OLED you could buy if it had seen a mass release. It’s an 8K panel with all the goodies you get on the LG G3.
- Essentially an 8K LG G3
- Micro Lens Array for better brightness and amazing picture quality
- Great for gaming too
- Hilariously expensive
- Only available in Hong Kong and the UK, it seems
You can’t buy this TV unless you live in Hong Kong or the UK. Additionally, it only comes in 77-inch and 88-inch variants, so even if you could buy it, the only existing versions are massive and expensive. In any case, for those who are curious, this would be the best LG OLED TV if it were widely released. It’s essentially an LG G3 but with an 8K panel instead of 4K.
That means it comes with the Micro Lens Array for a brighter picture, the outstanding picture quality of the G3, and all the gaming features like ALLM, VRR, HDMI 2.1, and Freesync. This TV set simply has everything at a resolution so high that people don’t even regularly use it yet. It’s a shame that it’s not available, but the world isn’t ready for 8K yet anyway.
The bottom line: Which LG OLED TV is the best?
The LG G4 is the best LG OLED available right now. It has the company’s latest technology to eke every last ounce of brightness that the lineup is capable of giving while keeping the risk of burn-in low. The picture quality and gaming features are on point, with no fundamental weaknesses. Remove the Micro Lens Array, though, and you get the LG C3, which is hundreds of dollars less. That’s the one we think most people will buy.
LG G4 OLED evo
Editor’s Choice
The LG B4 is holding down the fort as the company’s budget option, and you can find it for a very reasonable price. That’s the one we recommend for folks looking to get most of the LG C4 and save a few bucks in the process. The LG C3 is still solid, and you will have to pay a bit more for the B4.
How did we choose these products?
LG helped out a lot by only giving a wide release to a few TVs this year, which include the G4, C4, and B4. These models improved on their excellent predecessors, so it was a bit of a no-brainer that they would make this list. The other models are existing units we’ve reviewed that we know still offer great value and performance alongside their newer counterparts.
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FAQ
Q: What are the advantages of OLED TVs?
There are several differences between OLED and its competitors. The most often cited differences are the perfect black levels, wider viewing angles, and near-perfect pixel response times. That makes OLEDs great for movies, dark rooms, and video games. Since each pixel can turn itself on and off independently, there’s virtually no motion blur unless the media has it.
Newer OLEDs that employ tricks like the aforementioned Micro Lens Array on the G3 shore up many issues with OLED TVs, like the fact that they’re generally less bright than their LCD counterparts. There are instances where LCD panels are better, like longer projected lifespans and no burn-in risk.
Q: What’s the burn-in risk on OLED TVs?
There is always the risk of burn-in or, more accurately, permanent image retention. Pixels in an OLED TV are much like candles. Eventually, they’ll burn down and lose their ability to shift from color to color as well as they could. Static elements on the screen can hasten this effect, which is where most burn-in comes from.
LG and other manufacturers have been working on this problem for years. Modern TVs have a few safeguards to help prevent the issue. For LG specifically, the company employs pixel shifting, a Screen Saver function that turns on after you turn the TV off, and the Logo Luminance Adjustment function that recognizes static images on-screen and lowers the luminance of those pixels to prevent burn-in.
Q: Are LG OLEDs better than Samsung, Sony or Vizio?
So, the answer to this is a little complicated. In general, the other TV makers have great OLED panels as well. The best one usually depends on personal preferences. Sony has very good upscaling while Samsung has very punchy colors, for example, but those are based on internal tweaks by each TV maker. You should buy the one you like. That said, LG makes top-of-the-line OLEDs, so it’s a good company to start with.
Additionally, LG makes OLED panels for many of its direct competitors. In fact, LG is the only company that only uses in-house panels. Sony, Vizio, and even Samsung buy LG OLED panels for use in their own TVs. Thus, unless the TV has Samsung’s QD-OLED panel, which Samsung does also farm out to other companies, there are good odds that you’re comparing two LG OLED panels.
Q: What happened to the LG M4?
The LG M3 was our pick for the best premium LG OLED TV last year, and we’re very much looking forward to getting our hands on the M4. However, as yet, it’s not been released, so we’ll have to wait a little longer. It seems most likely that we won’t see the perfect wall mountable M4 until the second half of 2024.
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