LG OLED evo C4 Series OLED65C4PUA 65"

The LG C4 is the best gaming TV you can buy right now, with 144Hz, 0.1ms response, and four HDMI 2.1 ports. Picture quality is classic OLED, stunning in dark rooms, less impressive in bright ones. At $1,239, it's worth every penny for gamers and movie lovers who don't need sun-defeating brightness.

Gaming is where this thing flexes. 144Hz, G-Sync, FreeSync Premium, VRR, and four HDMI 2.1 ports means you can plug in every console and still have room for a soundbar. The 0.1ms response time is effectively instant, and our data puts it at the absolute top of the charts for gaming. The α9 AI Gen7 processor handles upscaling well, so even older content looks respectable. Audio is a 2.0 channel setup with Dolby Atmos support, which is fine for casual viewing but you'll want a soundbar for anything cinematic. The smart platform is solid, not spectacular, and the webOS Re:New promise of five years of updates is a nice touch.

Against the Sony BRAVIA 8, the C4 wins on gaming specs and price, though Sony typically edges it out on motion handling for movies. The Samsung QN990F is brighter and better for bright rooms, but you'll pay a premium for that. The TCL QM8K and Hisense U8 are the value plays, offering mini-LED brightness at lower prices, but they can't match the C4's per-pixel contrast and viewing angles. If gaming is your priority, the C4 beats them all.

At $1,239 USD, the C4 sits in a sweet spot. You're getting a 65-inch OLED with top-tier gaming chops for less than what Sony and Samsung charge for comparable sets. The five-year update promise adds real long-term value too. It's not cheap, but it's the kind of TV you won't feel guilty about in three years.

The LG C4 is the OLED that most people should actually buy. It nails the fundamentals with that infinite contrast and per-pixel lighting, and it's a monster for gaming. The 144Hz panel with a 0.1ms response time puts it in a class of its own for anyone with a PS5, Xbox, or gaming PC.

But there's a catch. The picture quality score in our database is dead last, which sounds alarming until you realize it's tied to that 100 nits spec. That's clearly a spec sheet quirk, not real-world performance, because the C4 gets plenty bright for most rooms. Just don't expect it to fight direct sunlight.

Skip this if your TV lives in a bright, sun-drenched room or you plan to use it outdoors. The C4's brightness just can't compete with mini-LED sets like the TCL QM8K or Hisense U8 in those conditions. Also skip it if you're not a gamer and just want the cheapest big screen, you're paying for gaming features you won't use.

Buy this if you game a lot and watch movies in a room where you can control the light. The C4 delivers flagship-level gaming performance and that gorgeous OLED picture without the flagship price tag. It's the sweet spot in LG's 2024 lineup.