LG C4 OLED TV Review

The Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED and the LG C4 OLED are very similar TVs, but the LG is better overall. The LG gets brighter in HDR, so highlights pop out more in HDR content. The LG also has better SDR pre-calibration accuracy and PQ EOTF tracking, so it's more accurate in both SDR and HDR. Finally, the LG supports up to 4k @ 144Hz, whereas the Sony only supports up to 4k @ 120Hz, so it's a bit better for PC gamers with high-end graphics cards.

The LG G3 OLED is better than the LG C4 OLED. The G3 is the brighter TV overall, so highlights stand out more in HDR content, and it handles more glare in a bright room when watching SDR content. The G3 also has better color volume for brighter colors, and the image barely degrades from an angle and doesn't have a noticeable green tint as the C4 does. However, the C4 supports 144Hz, so it's better for those looking to get the most out of their powerful gaming PCs.

The LG C4 OLED is better than the LG C2 OLED. The C4 gets a lot brighter in HDR, so highlights stand out more than they do on the relatively dim C2, leading to a more impactful HDR experience. The C4 also has better color volume for brighter colors, better HDR gradient handling for less banding, and better upscaling with low-resolution content for a sharper image. On top of that, the C4 supports 144Hz, so it's the better option for gamers with powerful PCs.

The LG C4 OLED is better than the LG C1 OLED. It gets brighter overall, so it overcomes more glare in a bright room while watching SDR content, and highlights pop way more while watching HDR content. The C4 has significantly better pre-calibration accuracy, so colors are displayed much more accurately, and it displays colors brighter in HDR due to its better color volume. The C4 also has a sharper and cleaner image when watching low-resolution or low-quality content due to its better image processing and has less banding due to its better HDR gradient handling. On top of that, the C4 supports 144Hz, which is great for PC gamers with high-end rigs.

The Samsung S90C OLED and the LG C4 OLED are similar TVs with only a few key differences. They're very similar in peak brightness, although the LG is noticeably dimmer in Game Mode while the Samsung isn't, making the Samsung the better choice for gamers. The LG is the better choice for movie fans, as it supports Dolby Vision HDR and passes through advanced DTS audio formats. The LG also has slightly better image processing than the Samsung, especially when watching low-bitrate content from streaming services due to its superior low-quality content smoothing.

The LG C4 OLED and Sony A80L/A80CL OLED perform very similarly, although the LG has a small edge in all areas. They both use WOLED panels, so they're about equally as colorful. The LG is, however, noticeably brighter in HDR and SDR than the Sony, so all content pops more on the LG. They're about as good when it comes to processing, but the LG is more accurate in SDR before any calibration. Finally, the LG TV is better for gamers because it has 4k @ 144Hz support on all four HDMI ports, lower input lag, and higher HDR brightness in Game Mode.

The LG C4 OLED is a good upgrade from the LG CX OLED if you're looking for a brighter OLED. The C4 is brighter in SDR and, combined with its slightly better reflection handling, fights more glare in a room with the lights on. Highlights in HDR content also pop more on the C4 due to its higher HDR peak brightness. Additionally, the C4 supports a 144Hz refresh rate, which is great if you're a PC gamer.

The LG C4 OLED is better than the Hisense U8/U8N in most ways. The LG has better contrast thanks to its nearly infinite contrast ratio, so it displays deeper and inkier blacks, but the U8N is no slouch in that regard. The LG has a nearly instantaneous response time, so there is almost no blur behind fast motion, whereas the Hisense still has minimal blur. The LG also has much better accuracy in both SDR and HDR. However, the Hisense is the better TV for very bright rooms due to its remarkable brightness that makes it easily overcome glare.

The Samsung S95C OLED and LG C4 OLED are evenly matched. The Samsung is slightly brighter in HDR and is the more colorful of the two, leading to a slightly punchier HDR presentation. However, the LG does support Dolby Vision and passes through DTS audio formats, so movie purists who still prefer to watch content from physical media might prefer it over the Samsung TV. The LG is also superior for watching content from streaming apps due to its far superior low-quality content smoothing, so low-bitrate content is mostly free from compression artifacts. For gamers, however, the Samsung doesn't lose any HDR brightness in Game Mode, while the LG is significantly dimmer, so the Samsung is the superior gaming TV. Finally, the Samsung is the better choice for a wide seating arrangement due to its superior viewing angle.

The LG C4 OLED is much better than the Sony BRAVIA 7 QLED. The LG's OLED panel delivers much deeper, inkier blacks in a dark room with no distracting blooming or haloing around bright objects. The LG also has a wider viewing angle and much better reflection handling, so even though the Sony is a lot brighter, the LG looks better in a bright room. Finally, both offer a great selection of gaming features, but the LG supports up to 4k @ 144Hz gaming on all four of its HDMI inputs compared to Sony's support for 4k @ 120Hz on just two inputs, so the LG is a more versatile choice.

The Samsung S95D OLED is a bit better than the LG C4 OLED, even though the LG has generally better image processing, although the Samsung has a clear edge regarding HDR color gradients. Ultimately, the Samsung model is a higher-end product and is the brighter of the two TVs, especially in Game Mode, where it's much brighter than the LG. The Samsung has a QD-OLED panel versus the LG's WOLED, so it's also more colorful than the LG. The one thing that will dictate whether you prefer one TV over the other is the Samsung TV's divisive matte screen coating; it often eliminates reflections entirely, but it impacts the TV's contrast, changing how the TV looks in bright rooms. The LG is the safer bet for most people, as it uses a fantastic and more widespread glossy coating.

The LG C4 OLED is much better than the Sony X90L/X90CL, making the LG the better choice for almost anyone. The Sony does have the edge in a few ways; it's brighter than the LG in SDR, and while both TVs perform similarly in HDR when watching actual content, the Sony maintains its HDR brightness in Game Mode, while the LG is noticeably dimmer. Still, the LG has vastly better contrast, leading to a much more impact viewing experience in dark rooms. Plus, its far superior reflection handling means it compensates for its lower brightness numbers in Game Mode and SDR content by handling reflections better than Sony. Finally, the LG has a better viewing angle, making it better for hosting large viewing parties.

The LG C4 OLED is better than the TCL QM8/QM851G QLED. The LG has perfect contrast, so it displays inky blacks with no blooming at all. When it comes to accuracy, the LG displays an image that is much closer to the content creator’s intent in SDR and HDR. The LG also has a much wider viewing angle, so it’s the better option for watching TV with a group, and it has better image processing. Additionally, the LG has a faster response time for less blur behind quick motion. However, the TCL is the much brighter TV, so if you need a TV for use in a very bright room, it’s the better option.

The LG C4 OLED is better than the Samsung QN90D/QN90DD QLED. The LG displays deeper blacks thanks to its nearly infinite contrast ratio, so it looks better in a dark room and has a much wider viewing angle, making it much more suitable for watching TV with a group. The LG also has a nearly instantaneous response time, so there is even less blur behind quick motion. On top of that, the LG is more accurate in both SDR and HDR. However, the QN90D is much brighter overall, so it overcomes more glare in very bright rooms.

The Sony BRAVIA 9 QLED and the LG C4 OLED are better than each other in different ways. As good as the contrast is on the Sony, the LG has it beat, so it looks a bit better in a dark room. The LG edges the Sony out regarding SDR accuracy, so it's better if you want the most accurate TV without needing calibration. The LG has a faster response time for less blur behind quick motion. It also has a wider viewing angle, so it's the better option if you regularly watch TV with a group. However, the Sony is the brighter TV overall, so it overcomes more glare in a bright room, and highlights pop out more in HDR content.

The LG C4 OLED is better than the LG B3 OLED. While they're very similar with nearly identical features, the C4 has the edge in almost every facet. It is visibly brighter in HDR and SDR, so all content pops noticeably more on the C4 than on the B3. Furthermore, the C4 is the better TV for those who own multiple HDMI 2.1 devices, as it has four full HDMI 2.1 ports with up to 4k @ 144Hz support, while the B3 is limited to two 4k @ 120Hz HDMI 2.1 ports. The B3's HDMI 2.1 ports are back-facing, meaning they're almost impossible to use when the TV is mounted flush against a wall. Finally, one of these ports is also the TV's eARC port, so you lose one of your high bandwidth ports if you have a soundbar connected to the TV.

The LG C4 OLED is a bit better than the older LG G2 OLED. They're about equally bright, although when pushed, the G2 is capable of just a tad more brightness than the C4, but it's not noticeable to the naked eye. Ultimately, the C4 benefits from LG's latest features and optimizations; its four HDMI 2.1 ports are capable of up to 4k @ 144Hz, while the G2 is limited to 4k @ 120Hz. The C4 has better upscaling than its predecessor, and it can pass through advanced DTS audio formats, while the G2 can't.

The LG C4 OLED is better than the Samsung S85D OLED. The LG supports up to 4k @ 144Hz, so it’s better suited for PC gamers looking to get the most out of their graphics cards. The LG supports Dolby Vision and DTS audio formats, so it’s better for those who want to take advantage of streaming services that use Dolby Vision or those who collect physical media. When it comes to HDR brightness, the LG is much better, delivering more impactful highlights in HDR content. The LG also has much better pre-calibration SDR accuracy.

The LG C4 OLED is better than the Samsung QN90C/QN90CD QLED, but they excel in different contexts. The LG has better contrast and image processing, so it's the better choice if you like to watch movies in a dark room. It's also the better gaming TV due to its near-instantaneous response time and 4k @ 144Hz capabilities on all four HDMI 2.1 ports; the QN90C is limited to 4k @ 120Hz on all of its ports, although the smaller 43 and 50-inch models do have 4k @ 144Hz. The Samsung is the better option for bright rooms; however, it gets brighter in HDR and SDR, and its reflection handling is just as fantastic as that of the LG, so the Samsung stays bright and vibrant even under heavy glare.

The Sony A95L OLED is better than the LG C4 OLED. The Sony is brighter in HDR and SDR and is more colorful than the LG, so all content pops more on it. While the LG is a bit better for gaming, especially for competitive gamers, due to its 4k @ 144hz support on four HDMI ports and its lower input lag, the Sony TV's brightness and color advantage means all games will look better on it. The Sony is just as accurate as the LG, has slightly better image processing, and has a wider viewing angle, so it's the better option in almost any context.

The LG C4 OLED is better than the Samsung QN85D/QN85DD QLED, but they use different panel technologies. The LG is an OLED, so it has perfect contrast, making it far superior to the Samsung when viewed in a dark room. The Samsung TV's QLED panel is brighter than the C4 in SDR content and in Game Mode when playing games, although the LG isn't far behind. Ultimately, the LG is the better product, except perhaps for those who almost exclusively watch SDR content in very bright rooms.

The LG C4 OLED is much better than the Sony BRAVIA 3. The LG displays significantly deeper blacks, so it looks much better in a dark room. The LG also gets brighter in HDR and has a wider color gamut, so highlights stand out a lot more, and colors are more vibrant in HDR content. The LG also has modern gaming features like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, VRR, and up to 4k @ 144Hz, so it's a better option for modern gaming consoles or PCs. Additionally, the LG's much faster response time delivers fast motion with almost no blur.

The LG C4 OLED is better than the Hisense 75U8N in almost every way. The LG has significantly better contrast, so it displays much deeper blacks in a dark room. The LG also has a much faster response time for less blur behind quick motion. In addition to that, the LG is the more accurate TV in both SDR and HDR, has better image processing, and has a much wider viewing angle. However, the Hisense is the much brighter TV overall, so it overcomes more glare in a bright room.

The LG C4 OLED is significantly better than the Samsung Q70D QLED. The LG displays perfect blacks, has better HDR brightness, and displays a wider range of colors, so it looks much better in a dark room with SDR and HDR content. The LG has a much wider viewing angle, so it's more suitable for watching TV with a group, and its better accuracy means it sticks closer to the content creator's intent. Additionally, the LG has a much quicker response time with less blur behind fast motion.

The LG C4 OLED is better than the TCL QM8/QM850G QLED, but they excel in different ways. The LG is a dark room standout due to its nearly infinite contrast with no blooming or lighting zone transitions. It's also better for gaming due to its near-instant response time, lower input lag, and four full HDMI 2.1 ports with up to 4k @ 144Hz support; the TCL is limited to two 4k @ 144Hz HDMI 2.1 ports. The LG is also better for a wide seating arrangement due to its vastly wider viewing angle. However, the TCL is much brighter than the LG; it pops even in the brightest of rooms, while you'll want to turn off the lights to get the most out of the OLED.

The LG C4 OLED is better than the Hisense U8/U8K, but they excel in different ways. Being an OLED, the LG TV is amazing in dark rooms due to its nearly infinite contrast without blooming or zone transitions. The Hisense, however, is far brighter than the LG and looks far more impressive in brighter rooms. Otherwise, the LG is the better option for gamers due to its near-instantaneous response time and four 4k @ 144Hz HDMI 2.1 ports; the Hisense is limited to two 4k @ 144Hz HDMI ports. Another area where the LG has the edge is its viewing angle; it's far wider than the Hisense's, making the LG a far better choice for a wide seating arrangement.

The LG C4 OLED is better than the TCL Q6/Q651G QLED. The LG has perfect black levels, so it displays deep and inky blacks with no blooming. The LG also gets brighter in SDR and has much better reflection handling, so it’s better suited for a room with the lights on. Additionally, the LG has much better HDR brightness and displays more vibrant colors, leading to a more impactful HDR experience. Regarding gaming, the LG has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and 4k @ 144Hz support, making it fully compatible with modern consoles.

The LG C4 OLED is better than the Hisense U7K in almost every way, although the Hisense is a bit brighter than the LG in SDR content, and while the LG is a bit brighter in most HDR content, the Hisense does maintain its HDR brightness much better than the LG does when in their respective Game Modes. The Hisense also supports both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, while the C4 only supports Dolby Vision. Still, these are slight advantages, as otherwise, the LG is much better than the Hisense in everything else: much better contrast, vastly superior viewing angle, better image processing, and is much better for gamers due to its near-instant response time and four full HDMI 2.1 ports with up to 4k @ 144Hz support, while the Hisense is limited to two 4k @ 144Hz HDMI ports.

The LG C4 OLED is better than the LG QNED90T. The C4 is an OLED, so it displays deeper blacks with no blooming at all. The C4 follows the PQ EOTF curve closer and has better SDR pre-calibration accuracy, so it's the more accurate TV overall. The C4 also has a faster response time for less blur behind fast motion, a wider viewing angle, and better image processing. However, the QNED90T is the brighter TV, so it overcomes more glare in a well-lit room.

The Panasonic Z95A OLED is slightly better than the LG C4 OLED, mainly due to its higher peak brightness. The Z95 gets brighter in HDR, especially in Game Mode, since the C4 dims considerably in its low-latency mode. On the other hand, the LG is a bit more versatile, as it offers full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four HDMI inputs.

The LG C4 OLED is better than the Panasonic W95A in most ways. The LG displays deep and inky blacks with no blooming at all due to its nearly infinite contrast ratio, making it look better in a dark room. The LG has better accuracy in SDR without calibration and follows the PQ EOTF curve closer, making it the more accurate TV overall. Additionally, the LG displays clearer motion due to its nearly instantaneous response time, has lower input lag, and is more suitable for wide seating arrangements because of its wider viewing angle. However, the Panasonic is slightly better for bright rooms due to its better SDR brightness, and it has the edge when it comes to upscaling capabilities.

The LG C4 OLED is much better than the LG QNED85T. The C4 displays significantly deeper blacks and more vibrant colors, so it delivers a more pleasing image. The C4 fights more glare in a well-lit room due to its better reflection handling, and it gets brighter in HDR, so highlights stand out more in HDR content. The C4 also has a much faster response time and supports 144Hz, making it better overall for gaming. 

The LG C4 OLED is better than the Sony X95L, but they excel in different ways. The LG is an OLED, so it looks at its best in dark rooms due to its near-infinite contrast ratio with no blooming or lighting zone transitions. The Sony, however, is a high-end LED TV, so while it looks amazing in dark rooms, it looks far more vibrant than the OLED in bright rooms due to its superior brightness, especially in SDR and in HDR Game Mode. Still, the LG has other advantages inherent to OLED TVs: it has a much wider viewing angle, and it's amazing for gamers due to its nearly instantaneous response time, four 4k @ 144Hz HDMI 2.1 ports, and lower input lag. Ultimately, it comes down to whether you'll watch content in brighter or darker rooms.

The LG C4 OLED is better than the Panasonic Z85A OLED in some ways. The LG is the brighter TV overall and has better reflection handling, so it overcomes more glare in a bright room and delivers a more impactful HDR experience. The LG also does a better job smoothing out artifacts in low bitrate content, and it supports 144Hz, which is great for PC gamers. On the other hand, the Panasonic has slightly better upscaling capabilities.

In most ways, the LG C4 OLED is better than the Samsung QN900D 8k QLED. While the Samsung is an 8k TV, there is almost no 8k content available, so it doesn't provide it with an advantage over the 4k LG C4. The LG is an OLED, so it has even better contrast than the otherwise fantastic contrast of the Samsung, with no blooming or lighting zone transitions. While the Samsung can get brighter in HDR, the LG is close in real content, although the Samsung does have the edge in SDR brightness. Otherwise, LG is the far better gaming TV due to its faster response time, although Samsung is interesting for those with extremely fast computers because of its 4k @ 240Hz or 8k @ 60Hz support with VRR. Finally, the LG has a far better viewing angle, making it far superior for a wide seating arrangements.

The LG C4 OLED is much better than the Roku Pro Series QLED. The Roku has fantastic contrast, but the LG is an OLED, so it has even better contrast for a more immersive dark room experience. The Roku is a bit brighter in HDR and much brighter in SDR, but the LG has vastly better reflection handling, so it looks better than the Roku in most lighting configurations. Otherwise, the LG offers better image quality across the board, is more accurate, and is overall the far better option for almost anyone.