Head to head

LG G3 OLED evo TV vs LG G4 OLED evo TV

They split the 2 rankable specs evenly, so cost decides it: LG G3 OLED evo TV costs $400 less.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Panel type: LG G3 lists WOLED evo with MLA (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); LG G4 lists WOLED evo with Micro Lens Array (MLA 2.0) & Heat Sink (LG sheet, 2026-09-02).
Peak brightness (HDR): LG G3 lists ~1,400–2,000 nits small-window HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet); LG G4 lists ~1,500–3,000 nits peak HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
HDMI 2.1 ports: LG G3 lists 4 (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); LG G4 lists 4 (all 48Gbps HDMI 2.1) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02).
Native refresh rate: LG G3 lists 120 Hz (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); LG G4 lists 120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02).
Contrast: LG G3 lists Infinite (per-pixel) (our summary); LG G4 lists Infinite (per-pixel self-lit) (our summary).

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

LG G3 OLED evo TV

$2,1991 spec win

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LG G4 OLED evo TV

$2,5991 spec win

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Generational Upgrade Analysis

Incremental Polish

New Alpha 11 AI processor & 144Hz PC gaming, but picture remains stellar on both.

Our recommendation: If you already own the G3, keep it—the MLA OLED panel delivers practically identical HDR punch. If buying new, pick G4 for 144Hz and zero chrominance overshoot.

What Actually Changed (LG G3 → LG G4)

New Alpha 11 4K AI processor (4x AI performance, reduces color banding)
144 Hz refresh rate mode for PC gaming (up from 120 Hz)
Full Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode out of the box
Official desktop stand now included in the box for select 55"/65" regional SKUs

What Remained Identical

Same Micro Lens Array (MLA) brightness booster with heatsink (~1,500 nits)
Same 5-year panel warranty against burn-in
Same 4x full-bandwidth 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 ports
Same ultra-thin zero-gap wall gallery mount aesthetic

Buying for

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

Straight answer

Overall: 1 to 1

Tied overall. LG G3 is cheaper.

The 2 rankable overall specs split 1 to 1.
Saves $400 at list price.

1 LG G32 rankable of 28 specsLG G4 1

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

Burn-in riskrow
Static news tickers, game HUDs and desktop use can leave permanent marks over the years.
Trips:LG G3 · Yes (mitigated by pixel shift / screen…Trips:LG G4 · Yes (mitigated by custom heatsink and 5…
Glossy screen, no anti-reflective coatingrow
Lamps and windows reflect in a bright room.
Trips:LG G3 · GlossyTrips:LG G4 · Glossy with low-reflection treatment

At a glance

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

3 of 3 differ

Panel type≠

WOLED evo with MLA

WOLED evo with Micro Lens Array (MLA 2.0) & Heat Sink

Peak brightness (HDR)

~1,400–2,000 nits small-window HDR

~1,500–3,000 nits peak HDR

HDMI 2.1 ports≠

4 (all 48Gbps HDMI 2.1)

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

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

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.

LG G4

Upfront list price$2,599

Essential add-ons (Optional tabletop stand (wall mount only in box for 65"+))+$149

3-Year Estimated Total$2,748

Comes with slim wall bracket; official 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.

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

No stand in box for 65"+ (included on 55" in some regions)

Soundbar Clearance

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

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

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

Wall Mount Profile & Depth

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

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.

G4: What to watch for

Hidden Cost
65" and larger models still omit tabletop stands in the US box.
Buyers planning to place the 65" or 77" on a media console must budget for a third-party or OEM VESA stand.
Software / Apps
webOS home screen features sponsored content & banner recommendations.
Navigating the smart interface prompts promotional banners unless manually restricted via deep privacy settings.

LG G3$2,1991 win

LG G4$2,5991 win

Picture Processing Gaming Audio Smart TV Design Ownership

23 of 28 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Picture

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Picture specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is LG G4 OLED evo TV.
Panel type	WOLED evo with MLA	WOLED evo with Micro Lens Array (MLA 2.0) & Heat Sink
Screen size	65 inches	65 inches
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Native refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC)
Peak brightness (HDR)Not on the official sheet	~1,400–2,000 nits small-window HDR	~1,500–3,000 nits peak HDR (wins this row: higher)
ContrastOur summary	Infinite (per-pixel)	Infinite (per-pixel self-lit)
Local dimming	Per-pixel (self-emissive)	Per-pixel self-emissive
Viewing angleOur summary	Excellent	Wide viewing angle with anti-reflective coating
Screen finish	Glossy	Glossy with low-reflection treatment
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (no HDR10+)	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (no HDR10+)

Processing

3 differences

Processing specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is LG G4 OLED evo TV.
Processor	α9 Gen6 AI Processor 4K	α11 AI Processor 4K
Motion handlingOur summary	Excellent OLED response time	Near-instantaneous OLED pixel response (~0.1 ms)
Upscaling	AI Super Upscaling	α11 AI Super Upscaling 4K

Gaming

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Gaming specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is LG G4 OLED evo TV.
HDMI 2.1 ports	4	4 (all 48Gbps HDMI 2.1)
4K 120Hz	Yes	Yes (up to 4K 144Hz)
VRR	Yes	Yes (AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-Sync, HDMI VRR)
Auto low latency (ALLM)	Yes	Yes
Input lag (4K 120, game mode)Not on the official sheet	~5 ms (wins this row: lower)	~5.1 ms at 120Hz / ~9.2 ms at 60Hz
G-Sync / FreeSync	NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync	NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium

Audio

2 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is LG G4 OLED evo TV.
Speakers	4.2 channel, 60W	4.2 channel, 60W (α11 AI Sound Pro 11.1.2 virtual upmix)
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
eARC	Yes	Yes (HDMI 2)

Smart TV

2 differences

Smart TV specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is LG G4 OLED evo TV.
Operating system	webOS 23	webOS 24
Voice assistants	ThinQ, Alexa, Google Assistant	LG ThinQ, Amazon Alexa built-in, Apple HomeKit / AirPlay 2

Design

2 differences

Design specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is LG G4 OLED evo TV.
ThicknessNot on the official sheet	Gallery design, ~24 mm flush to wall	~24 mm (flush One Wall Gallery design)
Wall mount	Included flush Gallery mount	Included flush Gallery wall bracket (VESA 300 × 300 compatible)

Ownership

2 differences

Ownership specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is LG G4 OLED evo TV.
Burn-in riskOur summary	Yes (mitigated by pixel shift / screen move)	Yes (mitigated by custom heatsink and 5-year panel warranty)
Warranty	1 year (panel varies by region)	5-year limited panel warranty (1-year parts & labor)

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

LG G3 OLED evo TV source LG G4 OLED evo TV source

Which one should you buy

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 →

Pick this one if

LG G4 OLED evo TV

65-inch flagship OLED evo TV with Brightness Booster Max (MLA 2.0), α11 AI processor 4K, 144Hz gaming, and flush wall-mount Gallery design.

Micro Lens Array 2.0 delivers top-tier OLED peak brightness (~3,000 nits)
Flagship α11 AI 4K processor and 144Hz refresh rate
5-year panel warranty included

What you give up

Premium price point
Tabletop stand sold separately (designed primarily for wall mounting)

Full LG G4 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.

HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 4
4K 120Hz: Yes vs Yes

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.

Contrast: Infinite vs Infinite
Panel type: WOLED evo with MLA vs WOLED evo with Micro Lens Array

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 vs Glossy with low-reflection treatment
Viewing angle: Excellent vs Wide viewing angle with anti-reflective…

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 G3 OLED evo TV spec sheet LG G4 OLED evo TV spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: LG G3 OLED evo TV ↗ · LG G4 OLED evo TV ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the LG G3 or the LG G4?

LG G3 costs $400 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the LG G3 or LG G4?

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 G3 or the LG G4?

Too close to call on gaming from the spec sheets. Only input lag (4k 120, game mode) is rankable here. HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 4 4K 120Hz: Yes vs Yes

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 28 specs tracked here, 26 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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