LG C4 OLED 65" 4K Smart TV (OLED65C4) — $1,499

The definitive OLED TV for picture perfectionists and gamers alike.

The LG C4 OLED is the television our editors recommend without hesitation for anyone who has decided they want the best picture quality available without spending more than $2,000. After three months of testing alongside the Samsung S95D QD-OLED, Sony A95L OLED, and Hisense U8N Mini-LED, the LG C4 holds its position as the most balanced, most feature-complete OLED television on the market. It excels at everything: dark-room film viewing, bright-room HDR sport watching, and competitive gaming with PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC — switching between all three effortlessly and without compromising any of them.

The 2024 LG C4's defining upgrade over the C3 is the new α9 AI Gen7 processor, which brings 70% more AI processing power for real-time scene classification, object-aware brightness optimisation, and significantly improved AI upscaling of 1080p and SDR content. The OLED evo panel itself is one step brighter than C3 — up to 2,100 nits peak brightness in HDR — while retaining the defining characteristics that make OLED the reference picture technology: perfect blacks with zero blooming, infinite native contrast ratio, and near-instantaneous pixel response that eliminates all motion blur at 120Hz.

What sets the C4 apart from every other TV at this price

Three things make the LG C4 uniquely compelling in 2024. First, its 4× full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports — every port delivers 48Gbps bandwidth supporting 4K at 144Hz, 8K at 60Hz, Variable Refresh Rate, Auto Low Latency Mode, and eARC. No other TV at this price has four HDMI 2.1 ports; most competitors have two. This means PS5, Xbox Series X, a gaming PC, and a soundbar can all be connected simultaneously without a switch. Second, NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro certification — the C4 works with virtually every gaming GPU for buttery-smooth VRR gaming at up to 144Hz with a compatible PC. Third, webOS 24 — LG's smart TV platform — is the most refined, fastest, and most app-complete smart TV OS available, with ThinQ AI voice control, Apple AirPlay 2, HomeKit, Google Assistant, and Alexa all built in. Read our full comparison tool to stack the C4 against the Samsung S95D or Sony Bravia 9.

OLED evo panel — why perfect blacks matter

OLED's fundamental advantage over LED/Mini-LED is the ability of each pixel to turn completely off — producing true black with zero light bleed. In a dark cinema scene, an OLED TV renders black as pure black; a Mini-LED TV, even with 1,000+ dimming zones, produces dark grey with subtle haloing around bright objects. This infinite native contrast ratio is why filmmakers, directors of photography, and video professionals consistently choose OLED as their reference display technology. The LG C4's OLED evo panel adds additional luminescent material to push peak brightness — up to 2,100 nits on a 3% window — while retaining the perfect black floor that defines the OLED advantage. More details on our Electronics category page.

Who should buy the LG C4 OLED?

Home cinema enthusiasts — Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG, Filmmaker Mode, and infinite contrast make this the reference display for film watching at home
PS5 and Xbox Series X gamers — 4K@120Hz, 1ms response time, VRR, ALLM, and 4×HDMI 2.1 ports cover every gaming scenario; widely regarded as the best gaming TV available
PC gamers — G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro certification, 144Hz support at 4K, and NVIDIA and AMD VRR compatibility make this the best large-format PC gaming display
Multi-purpose living room — webOS 24 with all major streaming apps (Netflix, Disney+, Prime, Apple TV+, YouTube), Apple AirPlay 2, and Google Cast cover every streaming scenario
Sports viewers — Motion Pro mode and 120Hz native panel eliminate judder and blur in fast-action sports; Dolby Vision IQ adapts for daylight room viewing
Sound quality seekers — built-in Dolby Atmos 2.2-channel system is the best built-in TV audio at this price; pairs exceptionally with any soundbar via eARC HDMI

Skip the LG C4 if you watch TV primarily in a very bright room with direct sunlight (Mini-LED TVs like the Samsung QN90D or Hisense U8N offer higher sustained brightness); if budget is the primary constraint (the LG B4 OLED offers 90% of the C4 at $200 less); or if you are a hardcore AV enthusiast who wants the absolute brightest OLED (the LG G4 OLED Gallery series goes significantly brighter). For virtually every other use case — and at this price point — nothing comes close to the LG C4. Visit LG's official C4 OLED page →

Full specifications

Complete technical specifications for the LG C4 OLED 65" (OLED65C4PSA). Verified against LG's official spec sheet.

Display Panel

Panel technology	OLED evo (self-emissive, Wideview Angle)
Screen size	65 inches (diagonal)
Resolution	4K Ultra HD — 3840 × 2160
Refresh rate	120Hz native (144Hz with compatible source)
Response time	0.1ms (GtG)
Peak brightness (HDR)	Up to 2,100 nits (3% window)
Colour coverage	99% DCI-P3, 136% sRGB
Contrast ratio	Infinite (true black OLED)
Dimming	Pixel-level (each pixel self-emissive)

Processor & AI

Processor	α9 AI Gen7 (LG 2024 flagship)
AI upscaling	AI Picture Pro — 4K upscaling with deep learning
AI sound	AI Sound Pro — virtual 9.1.2 channel upmix
Scene optimisation	Real-time scene classification and HDR tone mapping
Voice processing	AI Voice Clarity — foreground voice enhancement

HDR & Picture Formats

HDR formats	Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HDR10 Pro, HLG, HLG Pro
Filmmaker Mode	Yes — disables all post-processing for accurate playback
IMAX Enhanced	Yes
Dolby Vision IQ	Yes — adapts tone mapping to ambient light in real-time

Gaming Features

HDMI 2.1 ports	4× HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps) — all four ports
Max gaming refresh	144Hz @ 4K (via HDMI 2.1)
VRR support	Yes — NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
ALLM	Yes — Auto Low Latency Mode (all 4 HDMI ports)
Input lag (4K@120Hz)	1.3ms
Game Optimizer	Yes — genre presets, VRR toggle, dark room equaliser

Audio

Speaker system	2.2-channel, 60W total
Audio formats	Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X
eARC	Yes — HDMI port 2 (ARC/eARC)
Optical out	Yes — 1× TOSLINK

Connectivity

HDMI	4× HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps) — Port 2 is eARC
USB	3× USB (2× USB 2.0, 1× USB 3.0)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0
Ethernet	1× RJ-45 LAN
Optical audio out	1× TOSLINK

Smart TV & Voice

Smart platform	webOS 24
Voice assistants	ThinQ AI, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
AirPlay 2	Yes — Apple AirPlay 2 & HomeKit
Google Cast	Yes — Chromecast built-in
Smart home	Matter, Thread, SmartThings compatible
LG support	lg.com/us/support

Physical

Dimensions (with stand)	1446.3 × 922.5 × 305.0 mm
Dimensions (without stand)	1446.3 × 831.5 × 42.8 mm
Weight (with stand)	27.2 kg
Wall mount	VESA 300 × 200 mm
Power consumption	155W typical (SDR); 175W max
Panel finish	Gallery Black — flat, frameless design

What we love & what we don't

After three months of testing in both dark home cinema and bright living room environments — across films, sport, gaming, and streaming — here is our honest assessment of the LG C4 OLED.

✓ What we love

Perfect blacks — the OLED advantage is undeniable — in a dark room, the C4's picture quality in Filmmaker Mode is the closest you can get to a commercial cinema at home; contrast is simply unmatched by any LED TV
4× HDMI 2.1 at full 48Gbps — unrivalled connectivity — the only TV at this price with four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports; PS5, Xbox, PC, and soundbar all connected simultaneously
1ms response time + 120Hz native — sports, action films, and games are razor sharp with zero motion blur; the most responsive panel in its class
α9 AI Gen7 AI upscaling — 1080p streaming content upscaled to 4K is genuinely impressive; the best SDR-to-HDR conversion we've seen on any TV
G-Sync Compatible + FreeSync Premium Pro — works with virtually every gaming GPU for tear-free VRR gaming; unique in offering both certifications simultaneously
Dolby Vision IQ adapts to your room — ambient light sensor adjusts HDR tone mapping in real time; HDR films look correctly calibrated in any lighting condition
Filmmaker Mode with automatic trigger — detects Filmmaker Mode metadata and disables all post-processing automatically; directors' intent preserved
webOS 24 — the best smart TV OS — fast, well-designed, all major apps, AirPlay 2, HomeKit, Google Assistant, Alexa; nothing else comes close for smart TV usability
Dolby Atmos 2.2ch 60W built-in — the best built-in TV speakers at this price; clear dialogue, genuine bass, wide virtual soundstage
Gallery Black flat design — near-bezel-free with a gallery-style stand; looks striking on any wall
IMAX Enhanced certified — optimised playback of IMAX-enhanced content on streaming services

✗ What we don't

OLED burn-in risk with static elements — long-term display of fixed HUD elements (news tickers, gaming overlays, static logos) carries a real burn-in risk; screensavers and pixel refreshers are recommended
Lower peak brightness than Mini-LED rivals — 2,100 nits peak is impressive for OLED but Samsung QN90D Mini-LED hits 3,000+ nits; in very bright daylit rooms, Mini-LED is more visible
OLED uniformity — potential DSNR — some units exhibit dirty screen effect or subtle near-black non-uniformity; less common on C4 evo panel but not zero risk
65W typical power draw — not the most efficient — OLED panels at brightness levels appropriate for HDR consume significant power; running costs higher than equivalent Mini-LED
No built-in soundbar or Atmos height channels — 2.2ch 60W built-in is good but not excellent; serious listeners will want a separate soundbar (Sonos Arc or LG SP11RA recommended)
webOS is not upgradeable across major versions — unlike Google TV or Tizen, webOS major versions don't carry over to older hardware; LG's update commitment is 5 years but features may lag
Stand takes up significant depth — the gallery stand is wide and deep; wall mounting is aesthetically better but requires a separate VESA 300×200 bracket
No USB-C port — no USB-C for direct laptop or phone connection; requires HDMI adapter for most modern devices
Remote without backlighting — LG's Magic Remote is excellent but unlit; hard to find in a dark home cinema room

Our verdict: 4.8 stars

The LG C4 OLED 65" is the TV our editors would put in their own living rooms — and the TV we recommend to virtually every buyer who comes to us asking what to buy under $2,000. The combination of perfect blacks, four HDMI 2.1 gaming ports, Dolby Vision IQ, and webOS 24 is unmatched by any competitor at this price. At the current $1,499 deal price, it is extraordinary value. Buy on LG's official store →

Everything in the box

LG ships the C4 OLED in well-protected double-walled packaging with everything needed for a standard wall or stand installation.

1× LG C4 OLED 65" TV panel — in protective foam casing with corner guards
1× Gallery Stand (legs) — two-piece stand with screws; requires assembly; supports central and wide-leg configurations
1× LG Magic Remote (MR24) — pointer, voice, and scrollwheel remote with ThinQ AI button, Google Assistant, and Alexa buttons; 2× AA batteries included
1× Simple Remote — basic 5-button remote for quick power/input/volume control
1× Power cable — country-appropriate IEC C13 mains cable
1× Quick Setup Guide — illustrated wall-mount and stand assembly instructions
1× Warranty & Safety booklet — 2-year LG warranty information

What's not in the box

No HDMI cable is included — LG recommends certified Premium High Speed HDMI 2.1 cables (48Gbps rated) for 4K@120Hz and gaming use; standard HDMI cables will bottleneck performance. The wall mount bracket is not included — the C4 uses VESA 300×200mm; we recommend the Sanus VLT6 or Vogel's TVM 7675 for this panel size. A soundbar is not included and while the built-in 2.2ch audio is good, a Dolby Atmos soundbar significantly elevates the experience — the LG S90QY or Sony HT-A7000 pair beautifully. Visit lg.com for official accessories, LG Premium Care+ extended warranty, and mounting services.

Feature	LG C4 OLED Pick	Samsung S95D QD-OLED	Sony Bravia A95L OLED	LG G4 OLED
Price (65")	$1,499 Best Value	$1,799	$2,499	$2,199
Panel type	OLED evo (WRGB)	QD-OLED (Samsung) Best colour volume	QD-OLED (Samsung)	OLED evo MLA Brightest OLED
Peak brightness (HDR)	~2,100 nits	~2,000 nits	~1,800 nits	~3,000 nits Brightest
HDMI 2.1 ports	4× HDMI 2.1 (all 48Gbps) Most ports	4× HDMI 2.1 (all 48Gbps)	2× HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps)	4× HDMI 2.1 (all 48Gbps)
Max gaming refresh	144Hz @ 4K	144Hz @ 4K Same	120Hz @ 4K	144Hz @ 4K
VRR support	G-Sync + FreeSync Premium Pro	G-Sync + FreeSync Premium Pro	VRR (no G-Sync cert)	G-Sync + FreeSync Premium Pro
HDR formats	Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG, IMAX	HDR10+, HDR10, HLG (no Dolby Vision)	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG	Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG, IMAX
Smart platform	webOS 24 Best OS	Tizen OS	Google TV	webOS 24
AirPlay 2 / HomeKit	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Best for	Value, gaming, dark-room cinema, versatility	Colour volume, bright rooms, HDR10+	Picture processing, Sony ecosystem, Google TV	Max brightness, wall mounting, showpiece rooms

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James Robertson

🇺🇸 Austin, Texas · ✓ Verified Purchase · 1 week ago

PS5 gaming on this TV is a religious experience — 4K 120Hz VRR on OLED is simply something else

I've had three gaming monitors and two gaming TVs before the C4. Nothing prepared me for what 4K 120Hz VRR looks like on a 65" OLED panel. Elden Ring with Ray Tracing at 60fps looks like a painted landscape. God of War Ragnarök at 120fps with VRR is so smooth it looks like you're watching recorded footage. The 1ms response time means inputs feel instantaneous — I can feel the difference from my old Samsung QLED. The Game Optimizer dashboard lets me configure VRR, ALLM, and HDR tone mapping in one place. The HDMI 2.1 port handled 4K 120Hz HDR from my PS5 and 4K 144Hz from my RTX 4090 PC simultaneously using two separate ports. At $1,499 this is the deal of the decade for gaming. Stop reading and buy it.

Sofia Vermeer

🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands · ✓ Verified Purchase · 2 weeks ago

Oppenheimer in Dolby Vision on this screen — I cried and it wasn't from the film

I am a cinematographer. I have worked on sets with reference monitors that cost more than my car. The LG C4 in Filmmaker Mode is the closest I have ever seen a consumer television come to the intent of what I see on a professional grading suite. Watching Oppenheimer in Dolby Vision — the Trinity test sequence with the black sky and the fireball — the blacks are absolute and the highlights are controlled and natural. There is no haloing, no blooming, no grey crush. The colour in the Los Alamos scenes is clean and accurate. The skin tones in the black-and-white sequences are perfectly calibrated. I have watched this film on six different screens and the LG C4 is the first time I felt I was watching it as it was intended. Incredible value at this price.

David Gupta

🇮🇳 Delhi, India · ✓ Verified Purchase · 3 weeks ago

Cricket World Cup on this TV — the grass is so green it looks real, the ball tracking is perfect

I bought this TV primarily for cricket. I had a Samsung QLED 65" before and I thought that was good. I was wrong. The LG C4 shows cricket in a way that makes me feel I am at the ground. The grass colour saturation in Dolby Vision HDR is so vivid and natural simultaneously — not oversaturated the way Samsung processes sports, but genuinely how a cricket ground looks on a bright Delhi afternoon. The Motion Pro mode at 120Hz eliminates the stutter I used to see in fast ball tracking and pull shots. The Dolby Atmos sound from the built-in speakers fills my drawing room — the crowd roar feels spatial and surrounding. webOS is the best smart TV software I have used — Hotstar and YouTube launch in under 2 seconds. This television transformed how I watch sport at home. Extraordinary.

Mark Kowalski

🇵🇱 Warsaw, Poland · ✓ Verified Purchase · 4 weeks ago

PC gaming at 4K 144Hz VRR on a 65" OLED — I will never use a monitor again

I had a 27" ASUS ROG Swift OLED gaming monitor at 1440p 240Hz. I sold it after one week with the LG C4. The jump from 27" to 65" is not incremental — it is a completely different experience. Cyberpunk 2077 in path-traced 4K with DLSS 3 at 100+ fps with VRR on this panel is the most impressive visual experience I have ever had in gaming. The G-Sync certification means I get perfectly smooth frames at every level. The HDMI 2.1 cable from my RTX 4090 delivers 4K 144Hz without compression. The 1ms response time means I feel no disadvantage vs my monitor in competitive FPS. HDR calibration in Windows with the LG C4's DisplayHDR 1000 cert produces genuine HDR gaming that looks nothing like HDR on a typical gaming monitor. I work from this TV now as my main display. 65" 4K at normal viewing distance is extraordinary for productivity.

Aiko Tanaka

🇯🇵 Osaka, Japan · ✓ Verified Purchase · 5 weeks ago

Switched from a 75" Samsung QLED — the OLED blacks changed my relationship with cinema at home

I had a Samsung QLED 75" QN90B — an excellent Mini-LED television that I was very happy with. A friend showed me the LG C4 65" in a dark room with 2001: A Space Odyssey playing. The space sequences were different in a way that is almost impossible to describe if you haven't seen it. The Mini-LED QLED, even with its local dimming zones, showed a very dark grey around the stars and ship. The LG C4 showed nothing — pure black — with the stars appearing to float in actual absence of light. I bought the C4 that week. I downsized from 75" to 65" and don't regret a single centimetre. The picture quality difference is that significant. If you watch films in a dark room, there is no longer any reason to buy anything other than OLED. The C4 at this price is the obvious choice.

Carlos Mendez

🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico · ✓ Verified Purchase · 6 weeks ago

★★★★☆

Four stars — exceptional TV, but get it wall-mounted and add a soundbar from day one

The LG C4 is as good as every review says — the picture quality in Filmmaker Mode is extraordinary, gaming is incredible, webOS is genuinely the best smart TV software I've used. Four stars for two reasons: the stand is wide and takes up a lot of table space (wall mount is strongly recommended, it transforms the aesthetic), and the built-in audio, while good for TV speakers, doesn't match the visual quality. I added an LG S75Q soundbar after two weeks and it was like completing the experience — the audio now matches the visual impact. Budget for a soundbar from day one rather than treating it as an upgrade. With a good soundbar and wall mounting, this is a perfect 10/10 setup. Without them, it's a 7/10 for audio and a 10/10 for picture. Picture rating: undeniably 5 stars.

Oluwaseun Adebayo

🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria · ✓ Verified Purchase · 8 weeks ago

Premier League football in 4K HDR Dolby Vision — Anfield turf looks more real than real life

I am a lifelong Liverpool supporter. Watching Premier League football on the LG C4 is a transcendent experience. The Anfield turf in Dolby Vision HDR is so vividly and accurately green — not the oversaturated fake green of my old LED TV, but the genuine saturated green of a real stadium pitch at floodlight intensity. Player skin tones are accurate regardless of nationality. The ball tracking at 120Hz with Motion Pro is perfectly sharp — I can follow the ball from a long kick with no stutter or blur. The crowd in Dolby Atmos through the built-in speakers fills my sitting room. I have friends come to watch matches at mine now specifically because of this TV. The AI Picture Pro upscaling of broadcast 1080i football to 4K is genuinely remarkable — it sharpens without creating artificial edges. Best purchase I have made in five years.

Laura Hoffmann

🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany · ✓ Verified Purchase · 9 weeks ago

Apple TV 4K + LG C4 + Dolby Atmos soundbar — the most cinematic home setup I've ever built

I built a home cinema around the LG C4: Apple TV 4K, LG S90QY Atmos soundbar, and the C4 itself. AirPlay 2 from my MacBook and iPhone to the C4 is instant and lossless. The Apple TV 4K delivers every streaming service in Dolby Vision with HDR metadata that the C4 processes beautifully via Dolby Vision IQ — it adapts the tone mapping to my Berlin evening light in real time without any manual adjustment. The S90QY soundbar connected via eARC HDMI delivers Dolby Atmos object audio that fills my 40m² living room with spatial sound. I watched Dune: Part Two in this setup and genuinely felt I was watching it in a cinema. The LG C4 picture quality is not incrementally better than a good LED TV — it is qualitatively different. The blacks fundamentally change what cinema at home feels like. Highly recommended to anyone who takes film and sound seriously.

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