LG G2 Series OLED97G2PUA 97"

The LG G2 97-inch OLED is a massive, beautiful TV with standout HDR and gaming performance. It costs $15,000, which is hard to justify when the picture quality scores are just average for the category. Buy it if you want the biggest OLED and money isn't a concern.

The OLED evo panel is the star here. Infinite contrast means perfect blacks, and the HDR performance lands in the 88th percentile, which is a standout for this category. Gaming is also strong at the 84th percentile, with 120Hz, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync, and four HDMI 2.1 ports. The a9 Gen5 processor handles upscaling and motion well. But the picture quality score sits at a mediocre 36th percentile, which is odd for a flagship OLED. The display score is middle of the pack too. It's a great panel, but the numbers suggest it doesn't blow away the competition the way the price would imply.

Against the Samsung Neo QLED QN990F, the LG wins on pure black levels and viewing angles, but Samsung's QLED gets brighter in bright rooms. The Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 has better out-of-box color accuracy and motion handling, though it's smaller at 85 inches. The TCL QM6K and Hisense U8 are dramatically cheaper and offer surprisingly good picture quality for the money, but they can't touch the LG's size or OLED contrast. If you're cross-shopping this against anything under $5,000, the LG only makes sense if size is your absolute top priority.

Fifteen grand is a lot of money for any TV, and the value proposition here is tough. You're paying for size and the gallery design as much as picture quality. The OLED evo panel is genuinely brighter than older LG OLEDs, and the HDR performance is a standout. But the picture quality percentile doesn't back up the price. If you have the budget and want a 97-inch OLED that looks like a piece of wall art, this delivers. Just don't expect it to be three times better than a 65-inch OLED that costs a third as much.

The LG G2 OLED97G2PUA is a 97-inch statement piece. It's the kind of TV that makes your living room feel like a private theater, and it hugs the wall in a way that looks more like art than electronics. The OLED evo panel gets brighter than older LG OLEDs, and the a9 Gen5 processor does a solid job cleaning up whatever you throw at it. But at $15,000, this thing is not for the casual viewer. It's for someone who wants the biggest, brightest OLED LG made in 2022 and has the wall space and budget to match. The picture is gorgeous, but the price tag will make most people's eyes water faster than the contrast ratio.

Skip this if you don't have a dedicated space for a 97-inch screen. It's too big and too expensive for a casual living room setup. If you're sensitive to price, the TCL QM6K or Hisense U8 will get you solid picture quality for a small fraction of the cost. And if you need the absolute best picture quality per dollar, a smaller OLED or a high-end mini-LED from Sony or Samsung makes more sense.

This TV is for the buyer who wants the biggest OLED LG made in 2022 and doesn't flinch at the price. It's a home theater centerpiece with excellent gaming chops and a design that genuinely looks premium. If you're building a dedicated theater room and want that massive, immersive screen, this is a fantastic choice. Everyone else should probably look at smaller OLEDs or mini-LED options that get you 90% of the experience for a fraction of the cost.