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LG C4 OLED 65" 4K Smart TV
by LG
$1,496.99
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Rita's Full Review
The LG C4 OLED is the most recommended television in the premium segment for 2024–2025, holding the #1 spot in Wirecutter, Tom's Guide, PCMag, and RTINGS. OLED technology delivers pixel-perfect blacks by individually controlling each pixel's illumination — resulting in infinite contrast and color accuracy that Mini LED TVs cannot match in dark viewing environments. The C4's α9 AI Gen7 processor improves content-to-content scene detection, enhancing both 4K upscaling and SDR-to-HDR tone mapping beyond prior generations. The game-optimized specs are exceptional: four HDMI 2.1 ports, native 144Hz, VRR (G-Sync compatible), ALLM, and sub-1ms response time establish it as the top gaming TV recommendation. The 2026 C5 refresh adds incremental improvements, but the C4 at $1,496 represents superior value. The known trade-off for OLED remains burn-in risk from static elements over extended periods, though LG's pixel refresh technology has significantly reduced real-world incidence.
What Rita liked
- Infinite contrast ratio with perfect pixel-level blacks — unmatched picture quality in dark rooms
- Best gaming TV specs: 4x HDMI 2.1, 144Hz, G-Sync compatible, 0.1ms response time
- Wirecutter, Tom's Guide, PCMag, and RTINGS all rank it the best TV in its class for 2024–2025
- WebOS smart platform with Magic Remote is the most user-friendly interface of any smart TV
What could be better
- OLED burn-in risk from prolonged static image display (news tickers, game HUDs)
- Black frame insertion for motion clarity reduces overall brightness
- LG's 2026 C5 model offers incremental improvements; C4 may feel dated sooner
Key Specifications
| 65-inch WRGB OLED Evo panel; 4K 3840x2160; native 144Hz; sub-1ms response time | |
| α9 AI Gen7 processor; Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, HDR10 | |
| 4x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps), 3x USB, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, ARC/eARC | |
| G-Sync compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro, ALLM; Gaming Dashboard; cloud gaming | |
| WebOS 24 smart platform; ThinQ AI; compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple AirPlay 2 |