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LG C4 OLED evo TV vs LG G3 OLED evo TV

LG G3 OLED evo TV leads 3 to 0 on the 3 rankable specs, but LG C4 OLED evo TV costs $400 less. Most of the 28 attributes tracked here are descriptive rather than numeric.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

LG C4 OLED evo TV
$1,7990 spec wins
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LG G3 OLED evo TV
$2,1993 spec wins
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Generational Upgrade Analysis

Generational Comparison

LG sibling models compared across generations.

Our recommendation: Compare the spec differences below to see if the price premium justifies the newer model's additions.

Buying for

Every rankable spec counts once. Pick a lens to score only what matters for your tv.

Straight answer

Overall: 0 to 3

Buy the LG G3.

  • Leads 3 of 3 rankable overall specs.
  • Peak brightness (HDR): ~1,400–2,000 nits small-window HDR vs ~1,000–1,150 nits HDR
  • Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~5 ms vs ~5.5 ms
  • LG C4 is $400 cheaper. Pay the difference only if peak brightness (hdr) matters to you.

Check first: the LG G3 has a glossy screen, no anti-reflective coating. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

0 LG C43 rankable of 28 specsLG G3 3

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

  • row

    Static news tickers, game HUDs and desktop use can leave permanent marks over the years.

    Trips:LG C4 · Yes (OLED care suite included)Trips:LG G3 · Yes (mitigated by pixel shift / screen…
  • row

    Lamps and windows reflect in a bright room.

    Clear:LG C4 · Glossy with anti-reflective coatingTrips:LG G3 · Glossy

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

2 of 3 differ

Panel type≠

C4

WOLED evo

G3

WOLED evo with MLA

Peak brightness (HDR)

C4

~1,000–1,150 nits HDR

G3

~1,400–2,000 nits small-window HDR

HDMI 2.1 portssame

C4

4

G3

4

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Upfront price + 3 years of consumables, fees & essential add-ons

LG C4

Upfront list price$1,799
3-Year Estimated Total$1,799

LG G3

Upfront list price$2,199
Essential add-ons (Optional tabletop stand (wall mount only in box))+$149
3-Year Estimated Total$2,348

Comes with slim wall bracket; official swivel stand sold separately.

Living Room Space & Placement Check

Real-world physical measurements for credenza width, soundbar clearance, and wall mounting.

Ergonomic & Spatial Check

TV Stand & Table Footprint

Check your media console width before buying wide-foot models.

C4

Standard pedestal or dual-foot support

G3

No stand in box (wall mount only; official stand ~$149)

Soundbar Clearance

Low bezel clearance may cause soundbars to block screen bottom or remote sensor.

C4

Standard clearance

G3

N/A on wall; ~2.8 in with optional swivel stand

Wall Mount Profile & Depth

C4

Standard VESA wall depth

G3

Ultra-slim 0.9 in flush gallery mount with zero gap

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

C4: What to watch for

  • Software / Apps

    Smart TV interface runs sponsored ads and banner recommendations.

    Like most modern smart TV platforms, the home menu highlights suggested streaming content and sponsored banner placement out of the box.

  • Ergonomics

    Thin integrated TV speakers lack low-end bass punch.

    Ultra-thin modern chassis leave minimal acoustic chamber depth, making a dedicated soundbar or audio system virtually mandatory for movie dialogues.

G3: What to watch for

  • Hidden Cost

    Zero tabletop stand included in the box.

    Engineered as a flush gallery wall-mount TV. If you do not intend to drill into wall studs, the official LG swivel stand is an extra ~$149 purchase.

  • Hardware Quirk

    Subtle green/pink tint shift at extreme off-axis viewing angles.

    The Micro Lens Array (MLA) layer refracts light dramatically to boost brightness, but can introduce a mild chromatic tint when viewed past 45 degrees.

LG C4$1,7990 wins
LG G3$2,1993 wins

Picture

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Picture specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is LG G3 OLED evo TV.
Panel typeWOLED evoWOLED evo with MLA
Screen size65 inches65 inches
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Native refresh rate120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC)120 Hz
Peak brightness (HDR)Not on the official sheet~1,000–1,150 nits HDR~1,400–2,000 nits small-window HDR (wins this row: higher)
ContrastOur summaryInfinite (per-pixel)Infinite (per-pixel)
Local dimmingPer-pixel (self-emissive)Per-pixel (self-emissive)
Viewing angleOur summaryExcellentExcellent
Screen finishGlossy with anti-reflective coatingGlossy
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (no HDR10+)

Processing

3 differences
Processing specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is LG G3 OLED evo TV.
Processorα9 AI Processor 4K Gen7α9 Gen6 AI Processor 4K
Motion handlingOur summaryInstant OLED response timeExcellent OLED response time
UpscalingAI Super Upscaling 4KAI Super Upscaling

Gaming

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Gaming specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is LG G3 OLED evo TV.
HDMI 2.1 ports44
4K 120HzYesYes
VRRYes (G-Sync, FreeSync Premium)Yes
Auto low latency (ALLM)YesYes
Input lag (4K 120, game mode)Not on the official sheet~5.5 ms~5 ms (wins this row: lower)
G-Sync / FreeSyncNVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSyncNVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync

Audio

1 differences
Audio specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is LG G3 OLED evo TV.
Speakers2.2 channel, 40W4.2 channel, 60W
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes

Smart TV

1 differences
Smart TV specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is LG G3 OLED evo TV.
Operating systemwebOS 24webOS 23
Voice assistantsThinQ, Alexa, Google AssistantThinQ, Alexa, Google Assistant

Design

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Design specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is LG G3 OLED evo TV.
ThicknessNot on the official sheet~45 mm (thickest point)Gallery design, ~24 mm flush to wall (wins this row: lower)
Wall mountVESA 300x200Included flush Gallery mount

Ownership

2 differences
Ownership specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is LG G3 OLED evo TV.
Burn-in riskOur summaryYes (OLED care suite included)Yes (mitigated by pixel shift / screen move)
Warranty1 year1 year (panel varies by region)
Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.
LG C4 OLED evo TV source (opens in a new tab)LG G3 OLED evo TV source (opens in a new tab)

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

LG C4 OLED evo TV

Versatile 65-inch 4K OLED TV with α9 AI Processor Gen7 and 144Hz PC gaming support.

  • Perfect blacks and near-infinite contrast
  • 144Hz refresh rate with full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth
  • Great value for high-end OLED performance

What you give up

  • Not as bright as MLA OLEDs or top Mini-LEDs
  • OLED burn-in risk with long static elements
Full LG C4 OLED evo TV specs →

Pick this one if

LG G3 OLED evo TV

Flagship 65-inch MLA WOLED with gallery-style flush wall mount and webOS.

  • Perfect blacks and infinite contrast
  • MLA brightness competitive with bright QLEDs
  • Best-in-class HDMI 2.1 gaming suite

What you give up

  • OLED burn-in risk with static UI
  • Glossy panel reflects more than matte QLED
Full LG G3 OLED evo TV specs →

Best for each use

Gaming

Console or PC play: low input lag, 120 Hz, enough HDMI 2.1 ports for every box

Too close to call on gaming from the spec sheets. Only input lag (4k 120, game mode) is rankable here.

  • VRR: Yes vs Yes
  • G-Sync / FreeSync: NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync vs NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync

Movies

Dark-room films and HDR streaming: black levels, HDR formats, motion and upscaling

Too close to call on movies from the spec sheets. Only peak brightness (hdr) is rankable here.

  • Panel type: WOLED evo vs WOLED evo with MLA
  • HDR formats: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG vs Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG

Bright rooms

Daytime TV and sports in a sunny room: brightness, glare handling, wide seating

Too close to call on bright rooms from the spec sheets. Only peak brightness (hdr) is rankable here.

  • Screen finish: Glossy with anti-reflective coating vs Glossy
  • Burn-in risk: Yes vs Yes

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

LG C4 OLED evo TV spec sheetLG G3 OLED evo TV spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: LG C4 OLED evo TV ↗ · LG G3 OLED evo TV ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the LG C4 or the LG G3?

LG C4 costs $400 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the LG C4 or LG G3?

Both has this deal-breaker: burn-in risk. Static news tickers, game HUDs and desktop use can leave permanent marks over the years.

Which is better for gaming, the LG C4 or the LG G3?

Too close to call on gaming from the spec sheets. Only input lag (4k 120, game mode) is rankable here. VRR: Yes vs Yes G-Sync / FreeSync: NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync vs NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 28 specs tracked here, 25 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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