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Dazzling Picture Quality…
23/08/2024 13:03
We were positively surprised by the LG C4 OLED. It's much brighter than expected, well-designed, and modern-looking. While impressive overall, there are areas for improvement.
Our review is based on mixed content viewed in a bright, south-facing room from about 3 meters away.
Pros:
Amazing brightness
Ultra-slim design with narrow bezel
Fast and fluid OS
Plenty of free content on LG Channels
Remote's gesture control is excellent for complex inputs
Cons:
OS is a step back compared to previous webOS versions
77" model feels unstable on the provided stand
SDR quality leaves much to be desired
Remote should feel more premium for a £3k TV
Fixed power cord could be challenging for some setups
Picture Quality:
SDR (terrestrial): Passable, but sub-par quality is noticeable. AI upscaling struggles with lower quality content.
HD Channels: Much better experience, as expected.
HDR Content: Absolutely incredible. BBC's Planet Earth III showcases unparalleled detail, brightness, and realism. The picture doesn't look fake or overdone.
Sound Quality:
Good for such a slim TV. YouTube videos with Dolby Atmos sound excellent. AI Sound can be hit-or-miss, sometimes enhancing the wrong elements.
Operating System:
The built-in browser is surprisingly good, blocking ads and rendering sites well. UK app selection is very good, including BBC, ITV, and My5.
Remote:
Does the job and controls most FireTV 4k Stick functions. Six non-programmable shortcut buttons for popular streaming services. The motion/gesture capability (Magic Remote) is great for inputting text.
Additional Features:
AirPlay works seamlessly for sharing content from Apple devices.
Screen mirroring from macOS is smooth and easy.
Note: We did not test gaming performance.
Picture settings were mainly taken from rtings.com. We tried the AI picture wizard but found it made terrestrial TV channels look less realistic.
In conclusion, the LG C4 OLED offers stunning picture quality, especially with HDR content. Its brightness and slim design are standout features. However, the OS could use refinement, and the remote feels less premium than expected for a TV in this price range. The TV significantly improves the viewing experience for high-quality content, but struggles to enhance lower-quality sources. Once you experience the C4 OLED, it's hard to go back – so be prepared for a new standard in your viewing experience!
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Maidenhead , Spojené království
Age: 38
Gender: Female