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6 Best LG TVs of 2023

Written by Michael Desjardin and Michael Garrett Steele

Updated May 4, 2023

LG TVs are consistent top performers in our Best TV roundups, year after year. They’re the most prolific manufacturer of OLED (organic light-emitting diode) TVs, and they’re fantastic at making them.

Even as other companies join the OLED game, LG still offers the widest selection at the lowest price points, alongside a solid crop of more traditional LED TVs. For most people, the best LG TV you can buy is the LG C2
(available at Amazon for $1,296.99)

. It’s not their fanciest model, but it gets you nearly the exact same impeccable picture quality at a more practical price tag than their high-end LG G2.

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The LG C2 combines the unbelievable performance of an OLED with an array of exciting features.

Best Overall

LG C2

Screen sizes: 42”, 48”, 55”, 65”, 77”, 83”
HDR support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Smart platform: LG webOS 22

The LG C2 has neatly succeeded the LG C1 as our favorite TV you can buy right now. LG has taken an already-strong model and added the “OLED evo display” tech from its top-tier Gallery models. That adds premium brightness (specular highlights in the 700-800-nit range) and color volume (97% of the HDR DCI-P3 color space) into the mix. SDR content like most cable broadcasts isn’t as bright, but it still looks great.

The C2 offers Dolby Vision support for cinephiles. It also offers enough gaming features to be one of the best gaming TVs you can buy. For starters, it has four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 inputs that support 4K gaming at 120 hertz (Hz).

The goodies for gamers don’t stop there. You get Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), along with AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync support. Plus, LG’s Game Optimizer menu keeps VRR options, frame rate info, and picture tweaks close at hand.

It does have some drawbacks. Like all LG TVs, it lacks DTS audio support. Also, its webOS smart platform feels burdensome. It’s slow and full of sponsored content, so you’ll likely want a separate streaming device.

The LG C2 is a fantastic OLED TV from a brand that excels at making them. It’s definitely on the pricier side. However, the features and performance you get for your money feel worth it.

See our full LG C2 review.

LG C3

Screen sizes: 42”, 48”, 55”, 65”, 77”, 83”
HDR support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Smart platform: LG webOS 23

With its incredible picture quality and extensive selection of A/V- and gaming-related features, the LG C3 OLED is one of the best all-around TVs you can buy. It’s a better performing TV over our Best Overall pick, the LG C2, but its premium price keeps it from the top spot while the C2 can be found at deep discounts. Still, if you want the newest and best version of LG’s C Series OLED, go with the C3.

Like its predecessor, the C3 pairs picture-perfect black levels with punchy highlights and rich, voluminous color. It’s brighter than the C2, but only by a hair, due to new picture processing enhancements that manage light output.

The C3 is at its best when displaying HDR content, covering an impressive 99% of the HDR color gamut (DCI-P3) and doling out highlights as bright as 800 nits. Picture purists will appreciate the TV’s out-of-the-box accuracy and Dolby Vision support, and everyone in the room will appreciate the C3’s remarkably wide viewing angles (a hallmark of OLED displays).

Few TVs offer as many gaming-related features as the LG C3 including ultra-low input lag, four HDMI 2.1 inputs that support 4K/120Hz gaming, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM). The C3 also supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync compatibility. LG’s Game Optimizer is back, too, which gives gamers an easy-to-access menu for adjusting the TV’s picture and toggling its gaming-related enhancements on the fly.

See our full LG C3 review.

LG G2

Screen sizes: 55”, 65”, 77”, 83”
HDR support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Smart platform: LG webOS 22

In strict performance terms, the LG G2 is the best LG OLED TV this year. It offers similar features and slightly better picture quality than the C2. However, the jump in price feels disproportionate to the improvements you get, making the C2 a better choice for most people.

The G2 features OLEDs typical deep black levels but combines them with incredibly bright highlights during HDR. This is its one big advantage over the C2, and makes it great for getting the most out of HDR10 and Dolby Vision content. It combines this with rich, voluminous color, covering about 99% of the extra-wide HDR color gamut (DCI-P3).

It also features four HDMI 2.1 that support 4K gaming at 120Hz. It has Auto Low Latency and Variable Refresh Rate. It also has LG’s Game Optimizer menu, keeping picture enhancements and frame rate info close at hand.

That said, it has some drawbacks, including its price and the limited utility of its design. LG’s G-Series OLED models are intended to hang on the wall like a portrait. You can purchase a stand, but it wobbles concerningly and settles into a leaned-back position. Unless you’re going to wall-mount the G2, we recommend choosing the LG C2.

See our full LG G2 review.

LG C1

Screen sizes: 48”, 55”, 65”, 77”
HDR support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Smart platform: LG webOS

The LG C1 is a stunning OLED TV, and it was our favorite from the time of its release until the LG C2 came out. It may not have the OLED evo display features of the C2, but it still has an exceptional picture, including the incredible contrast delivered by perfect black levels and peak brightness around 700 to 800 nits. It also delivers rich, true color across all content formats. It features 100% SDR color saturation (Rec.709) and 97% HDR color saturation (DCI-P3).

It also has many of the same gaming features as its successor. That includes four HDMI 2.1 inputs that support 4K resolution at 120fps. It also includes ALLM, VRR, FreeSync/G-Sync support, and LG’s Game Optimizer options menu.

It uses the sixth version of LG’s webOS smart platform pre-installed, and while it’s not our favorite smart software going right now, most folks will find it suitable to their needs.

These days, the LG C2 has replaced it as the ideal sweet spot between performance, features, and price. But the C1 was a powerhouse for a reason, and it’s still worth your attention. At this point you can sometimes find the newer TV for less, but if you do find the C1 on sale, check it out.

Read our full LG C1 review.

LG G1

Screen sizes: 55”, 65”, 77”
HDR support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Smart platform: LG webOS
Like the G2 that stepped into its spot on the lineup, the LG G1 is a higher-end, “Gallery” model that offers a few extras for a big jump in price. It was the first TV to use the “OLED evo” panel technology for increased brightness and color saturation. However, that tech is now also in the more-affordable C1.

The G1 offers fantastic gaming features like a 120Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1, G-Sync/FreeSync, Auto Low Latency Mode, Variable Refresh Rate, and more. It uses the sixth iteration of LG’s WebOS smart platform, which is perfectly adequate but a little slow.

Like the newer G2, this “Gallery” TV is meant to hang on a wall like a piece of art. If you don’t want to wall-mount your next TV, you’ll need to shell out extra for the G1’s stand, which is sold separately and not ideal.

The LG G1 blew us away when it was first released, and it’s still a fantastic television. That said, its successor, the G2, shares its foibles like price and form factor, but improves on the G1s strengths with improved brightness and color. This is an incredible TV, but for the money, you’re likely better off with one of the newer LG models.

Read our full LG G1 review.

LG B2

Screen sizes: 55″, 65″, 77″
HDR support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Smart platform: LG webOS 22

If you’re in the market for an OLED TV and you’d like to save a bit of cash, the LG B2 is a decent compromise. It lacks some of the benefits of higher-end OLEDs like the LG C2, but nevertheless delivers an impressive picture anchored by perfect black levels.

The B2 is dimmer than the other TVs here, with specular highlights topping out at around 600 nits. This makes the B2 best for dark-room viewing. However, its color production is terrific, covering 98% of the HDR color space (DCI-P3). And of course, it delivers the ultra-wide viewing angles that OLEDs are known for.

This budget model still has gaming features like Auto Low Latency Mode, Variable Refresh Rate, FreeSync Premium, and G-Sync compatibility. However, only two of the B2’s HDMI ports support 4K content at 120Hz, and one of those inputs also serves as the TV’s dedicated eARC port. If you own more than one gaming console and an eARC-enabled soundbar, you’ll find more flexibility in an OLED TV that offers four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports.

Given its limitations compared to other OLED TVs, the B2 is a complicated proposition. For some shoppers, however, it might represent the savviest way to save money on an OLED TV.

Read our full LG B2 review.

How We Test LG TVs

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Our lab is outfitted with much of the same equipment you would find at a factory that manufactures and calibrates televisions.

The Testers

Michael Desjardin is a senior staff writer and has been a member of the Reviewed tech team since 2014. A film enthusiast and TV expert, he takes picture quality seriously but also considers use cases, price point, and features.

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We measure things like peak brightness, black level, hue, and so on.

The Tests

To further our scientific approach to TV testing, our Cambridge, Massachusetts, laboratory is outfitted with much of the same equipment you’d see at a factory that manufactures and calibrates television.

Our hardware includes a Konica Minolta CS-200 tristimulus color meter, an LS-100 luminance meter, a Leo Bodnar input lag tester, a Quantum Data 780A signal generator, and more Blu-rays than we can keep track of. For software, we use CalMan Ultimate, the industry standard in taking display measurements and calibrating screens to standard specifications.

We’ve spent years perfecting our testing process. We collect detailed scientific data to satisfy curious video engineers. But we also test with an eye toward the average person’s viewing experience.

We measure things like peak brightness, black level, hue and saturation for primary and secondary digital colors, and more. As we do, we prioritize features based on how the eye prioritizes vision. For instance, humans detect brightness before color, so we score brightness more heavily than color.

We also just spend a lot of time just watching and using each TV. We play video games together at lunch. We get a feel for how easy it is to dial up streaming video service, connect a Blu-ray player to watch movies, find the ports and buttons, and more.

When we recommend TVs, we recommend the series instead of specific models. For instance, the LG C2 comes in several “models” that are just different sizes of the same TV. We’ve tested and love the image quality and features of the C2, but we leave it up to you to choose the size that’s right for your space.

What You Should Know About Buying a Television

Just like speed alone doesn’t make a car good, raw specs like pixel count and measured brightness don’t automatically make a TV great.

What to Know About Buying an LG TV

Trying to buy a TV is can be confusing, but a little education can go a long way. Here are some important TV terms, with a focus on what LG excels at.

Traditional LCD Displays

Flat screen TVs have long been made with a combination of LED lighting over an LCD display. What that means is that light-emitting diodes shine behind a thin layer of liquid crystal. Electric stimulation changes the form of the crystal to generate an image, and the LED light shines through it.

Other fancy features can improve an LCD display. “Local dimming” can help the TV’s contrast by changing the intensity of the light behind the screen in certain areas, when it’s appropriate to the picture being shown. Quantum dots are brightly colored microcrystals that produce intense reds and greens when illuminated, for more vivid color.

LG OLED TVs

OLED stands for “Organic Light Emitting Diode.” It’s a unique technology that combines the light source and the image into one layer. OLED panels have sub-pixel layers that can produce light and color individually.

Among other things, that means that black options on screen can be represented by simply shutting off the pixels behind it, for a truly dramatic effect, and greater contrast with the lit parts of the screen.

4K/UHD

The current standard resolution for TVs is 4K—specifically, 3,840 x 2,160 pixels. 4K resolution is part of UHD, but it’s not the whole package.

UHD stands for Ultra High Definition, a comprehensive set of picture improvements that get the most out of what you’re watching. In addition to 4K resolution, it also features Wide Color Gamut, which can display many more shades of color than regular HD TVs.

High Dynamic Range

High Dynamic Range (or HDR) refers to a range of brightness and color far beyond the standard. HDR TVs can have many times the brightness and 30% more color production than non-HDR TVs. The top HDR formats are HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision. All of the LG TVs reviewed here support all three.

What’s the difference between 60Hz and 120Hz?

Hertz (Hz) is a measurement for how many times a television screen refreshes in a single second. This “refresh rate” can affect the smoothness of the motion you see. If a TV’s refresh rate is 60Hz or 120Hz, it scans and updates picture information 60 or 120 times per second. A higher refresh rate is better, but not always necessary.

WebOS

WebOS is LG’s smart platform. Both the current and previous versions WebOS are a little slow, and full of sponsored content. WebOS isn’t terrible, and it’s certainly not a reason to avoid buying a TV. But we prefer to do our streaming from a game console or a streaming stick instead of directly through the TV.

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Michael Desjardin graduated from Emerson College after having studied media production and screenwriting. He specializes in tech for Reviewed, but also loves film criticism, weird ambient music, cooking, and food in general.

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Michael Garrett Steele has been writing and editing professionally since 2013, and has been a part of Reviewed since 2020.
An MFA in music composition, Garrett has lent audio expertise to everyone from Independence Community College to Bethesda Softworks, informing reviews of audio equipment and services. Garrett also covers tech, drawing on experience working everywhere from IT helpdesks to enterprise architecture sales. Steele has also become a go-to reviewer for minor plumbing fixtures since covering bidets for Reviewed in early 2020.

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