Lets begin LG 65-Inch Evo G4 OLED TV Review.
LG 65-Inch Evo G4 OLED TV Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Clear, vivid picture
- Colors are vibrant and true to life
- Great for gaming
- Smart TV platform (WebOS) is packed with useful features
- Comes with a table stand
Cons:
- Pricey
- Remote control is a bit bulky and not very sleek
LG 65-Inch Evo G4 OLED TV Review – An Overview
If you’re looking to take your home theater experience to the next level and are willing to invest in top-notch color and black levels, OLED technology is the way to go. Among OLED TVs, the LG Evo G4 stands out as a frontrunner. It rivals the brightness of the impressive Samsung S95D while offering even more accurate colors right out of the box. Its sleek design and user-friendly webOS interface further enhance its appeal. Plus, unlike previous models, the G4 comes with a convenient table stand, making setup easier. Priced at $3,399.99 for the 65-inch model we tested, the G4 competes directly with the S95D but ultimately surpasses it, earning our coveted Editors’ Choice award for the best high-end OLED TV.
Design
The G4 TV from LG is designed with wall mounting in mind, sporting a sleek and minimalist look. Its thin metallic border gives it a nearly bezel-less appearance, and its slim profile makes it ideal for flush wall mounting, protruding only slightly with a small bump at the bottom edge housing the IR remote sensor and other features.
If you’re planning to mount it close to the wall, consider cable management beforehand. The ports are conveniently located in a shallow recess on the left side, but may be challenging to access with a thin, fixed wall mount. There are various ports including HDMI, USB, Ethernet, and audio outputs for your connectivity needs.
Unlike previous models, the G4 comes with a table stand, maintaining the TV’s elegant aesthetic. It’s a simple, dark gray metal stand with adjustable height options, perfect for accommodating a soundbar if desired.
Remote Control
LG’s Magic Remote, included with the TV, remains a reliable controller. Its curved design fits comfortably in hand, with intuitive navigation buttons and dedicated service buttons for popular streaming services like Netflix and Disney+. The remote also features an air mouse function for easy browsing, though it may occasionally trigger the pointer unintentionally with regular use.
Overall, the LG G4 combines sleek design with practical features, offering a premium viewing experience for your home entertainment needs.
WebOS
LG’s webOS smart TV platform is a robust system that brings a plethora of features to the G4. You’ll find most major streaming services available, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix, Twitch, and YouTube (though Crunchyroll is not supported). Additionally, it seamlessly connects with computers via Miracast/WiDi and with iPads, iPhones, and Macs through Apple AirPlay.
One standout feature is Multi-View, which allows for split-screen and picture-in-picture viewing of multiple sources. However, it’s worth noting that Multi-View currently supports only one HDMI source alongside an AirPlay stream, Spotify, or YouTube, excluding other apps.
The webOS also includes a built-in web browser, which is surprisingly easy to navigate with the Magic Remote’s air mouse functionality.
Compared to Samsung’s Tizen OS smart TV platform, webOS shines. While both are proprietary to their respective manufacturers and share some interface elements, webOS tends to offer more user-friendly access to picture settings. Samsung’s Tizen OS, on the other hand, often requires navigating through multiple menus to make adjustments, which can feel a bit cumbersome.
It’s worth mentioning that the G4’s webOS is expected to support hands-free Amazon Alexa, thanks to the TV’s far-field microphone. However, this feature wasn’t enabled during our testing period.
Performance
The LG Evo G4 TV is a top-of-the-line model with stunning picture quality. It boasts a 4K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, meaning it can show images smoothly and with great clarity. The TV supports various HDR formats, giving you vibrant colors and sharp contrasts. It also has Wi-Fi 6E for seamless streaming and an ATSC 1.0 tuner for over-the-air broadcasts up to 720p resolution.
In our tests, the G4 impressed us with its brightness levels, almost matching the brightest OLED TV on the market. While it falls short of some high-end LED TVs in terms of peak brightness, it still delivers a fantastic viewing experience. Its colors are accurate and wide-ranging, whether you’re watching standard or HDR content.
When watching nature documentaries like BBC’s Dynasties or movies like The Great Gatsby, the G4 excels in displaying detailed and natural colors. It handles contrasting scenes well, with deep blacks and bright whites, making everything look vibrant and balanced.
Overall, the LG Evo G4 is a fantastic TV that showcases the best of OLED technology, providing an immersive viewing experience for all kinds of content.
Gaming
OLED TVs continue to impress with their gaming performance. Using an HDFury Diva HDMI matrix, we found that with Game Optimizer mode enabled, the input lag measured just 5ms, which is fantastic for smooth gaming experiences. However, compared to some other OLED models like the C3 or the S95D, it’s not the absolute lowest.
But fear not! There’s a trick up its sleeve. By tinkering with the settings in the Game Optimizer menu and switching the “Prevent Input Delay” setting from Standard to Boost, we were able to slash the latency to less than 1ms. That’s right on par with the other top-notch OLEDs, and frankly, it’s so low that it’s beyond what we can even measure accurately!
Now, let’s talk about what makes Game Optimizer mode really cool. It’s not just about reducing lag; it also brings up a handy quick menu specifically tailored for gaming. It’s like having your own gaming control center. This menu shows you key info like the current source’s refresh rate, whether cool features like VRR or AMD FreeSync are activated, and it makes adjusting important motion settings a breeze.
And here’s the kicker: if you forget to turn on Game Optimizer mode, the input lag shoots up to 80.7ms. So, remember to flip that switch for the best gaming experience!
Conclusion
The LG Evo G4 stands out as one of the most attractive OLED TVs we’ve ever tested, making it a top contender among all TVs. Its display quality is exceptional, comparable to high-end LED TVs like the Samsung S95D, but with more accurate colors. What’s more, it comes with a table stand, so you can enjoy its sleek design without needing to mount it on the wall. While it’s on the pricey side, if you’re after the best picture quality, the LG Evo G4 is definitely worth considering and has earned our Editors’ Choice award. If you’re looking for OLED picture quality at a more affordable price point, you can still find last year’s LG Evo C3 and Samsung S90C for a good deal.
