LG G4 OLED
VERDICT
The LG G4 is the pinnacle of television technology. By combining the perfect blacks of OLED with the blinding brightness of MLA technology, it delivers an image that looks almost 3D. It is the best TV for movies, the best TV for gaming, and finally, bright enough for sunny living rooms.
The Big Picture
For years, buying an OLED meant you needed a dark room. The LG G4 changes the narrative. Using Micro Lens Array (MLA) tech, it achieves peak brightness levels (approx 3000 nits) that were previously impossible for OLEDs. Combined with the new Alpha 11 AI processor, it upscales lower-quality content better than any TV we’ve tested.
💡 Brightness Booster Max
The Tech: Billions of tiny lenses layer over the pixels to direct light towards your eyes instead of scattering it.
The Result: HDR highlights (like the sun reflecting off a car) are dazzlingly bright, creating a contrast ratio that makes the image pop off the screen. It retains color volume even at high brightness.
🎮 Gaming Supremacy
LG is the gamer's choice.
Specs: 4 HDMI 2.1 ports, 144Hz refresh rate, G-Sync, and FreeSync.
Experience: Input lag is virtually non-existent. The "Game Optimizer" dashboard puts all settings at your fingertips. It is arguably the best monitor for PC and console gaming combined.
✅ The Pros
- MLA Panel: Highest brightness of any OLED on the market.
- Alpha 11 Processor: Incredible AI upscaling and motion handling.
- Design: "Zero Gap" wall mount included for a flush, gallery look.
- 5-Year Panel Warranty (covers burn-in).
❌ The Cons
- No Stand Included: Comes with a wall mount only (feet sold separately).
- Very Expensive launch price.
- webOS interface is becoming cluttered with ads.
🤔 Should you buy it?
YES if you want the absolute best picture quality money can buy and plan to mount it on the wall.
NO if you are on a budget or have a very bright room with direct sunlight hitting the screen (Samsung S95D's matte screen might be better for glare).
See the showdown: LG G4 OLED vs. Samsung S95D OLED Comparison