Verdict
Head-to-head · Best OLED TVs

LG C4 OLED vs LG G4 OLED

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

LG C4 OLED and LG G4 OLED score essentially the same (4.2 vs 4.2). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

LG C4 OLED
Ranked #2 in Best OLED TVs
LG C4 OLED
$1,192.95as of May 29

LG's flagship mid-range OLED with α9 AI Processor and perfect blacks for gaming and movies.

Strengths
  • Perfect black levels and infinite contrast
  • Four full HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K 120Hz
  • Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10 support
Watch-outs
  • Moderate peak brightness for HDR
  • Risk of burn-in with static content
  • No USB 3.0 support
LG G4 OLED
Ranked #3 in Best OLED TVs
LG G4 OLED
$1,999as of May 26

LG's flagship OLED with MLA technology for exceptional brightness and premium gallery design.

Strengths
  • MLA technology for higher peak brightness
  • Gallery Design with flush wall mount
  • α11 AI Processor for enhanced upscaling
Watch-outs
  • Very expensive
  • No included stand (sold separately)
  • Limited to 77-inch max size

How they stack up

LG C4 OLED

The best all-around OLED for most users, offering excellent gaming features and movie performance at a competitive price.

LG G4 OLED

LG's best OLED with superior brightness and premium build quality, ideal for dedicated home theaters.

Specs side-by-side

SpecLG C4 OLEDLG G4 OLED
Screen Size42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83 inches55, 65, 77, 83, 97 inches
Resolution4K UHD4K
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz
HDR FormatDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
HDMI Ports4x HDMI 2.14x HDMI 2.1
Smart PlatformwebOSwebOS
Gaming FeaturesVRR, ALLM, G-Sync, FreeSyncVRR, ALLM, G-Sync, FreeSync
Sound Output40W (2.2ch)40W
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