LG is one of the biggest and best-performing TV brands on the market, and the best LG TVs available today are some of the most technically advanced displays around.
They're also an incredibly prolific brand. LG tends to unveil multiple new models throughout the year, from high-end displays that often feature in our rankings of the best TVs to entry-level screens that are better suited to buyers with a budget. With so much to choose from, where do you start?
The TechRadar team has been reviewing TVs for over 16 years – and that includes plenty of LG models. We use specialized tests to get a clear idea of the TV's performance, and consider other factors, too, like available sizes, sound quality, and the all-important price tag. So, you can rest assured that our advice is grounded in real-world research.
We think that the LG C6 is the best LG TV available today, thanks to its seriously impressive picture and gaming features, but the LG B4 is a great alternative for anyone looking for a bargain (that still delivers when it comes to display and audio quality).
Matt is TechRadar's Managing Editor for Entertainment, meaning he's in charge of persuading our team to watch the latest movies on gorgeous TVs as well as listen to fantastic speakers and headphones. It's a tough task, as you can imagine. Matt has over a decade of experience in tech publishing, and has been writing about the latest TVs and soundbars since 2017.
The best LG TVs you can buy
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The best LG TV for most people
✅ You want the best image accuracy: The LG C6's 1,438-nit HDR brightness and full DCI-P3 color coverage deliver a sparkling and accurate image.
✅ You're a competitive gamer: A snappy 4K 165Hz refresh rate and just 9.4ms input lag ensure responsive gaming sessions on PC and console.
❌ You prioritize top-tier visual performance: The LG C5 edges out the C6 when it comes to overall performance, but it comes at a more premium price.
❌ You prefer a minimalist interface: webOS 26 is easy to use, but some users may find the occasional smart TV ads distracting or intrusive during regular use.
The LG C6 is a show-stopper, delivering exceptional picture quality thanks to measured peak HDR brightness at 1,438 nits and full DCI-P3 color coverage. These techy metrics translate to a vibrant, punchy viewing experience that makes movies, shows, and games look their very best in most typical living rooms.
During testing, we especially liked the Filmmaker Mode and Cinema Home settings. Toggling either option on produced lifelike images from both SDR and HDR sources, so whether we were tuned into dark dramas or colourful animation, the C6 maintained an awesome level of contrast and detail.
The good news doesn't stop there for gamers, either. Input lag measured at just 9.4ms in Game Optimizer mode, which ensures that there's no frustrating delay between pushing a button and seeing the action play out on screen, and the TV supports 4K up to 165Hz along with VRR, ALLM, and G-Sync compatibility.
We tested these metrics for ourselves with an Xbox Series X and a variety of next-gen games. The fast response and rich color reproduction made everything from fast-paced shooters to story-driven adventures shine. The C6 automatically detected gaming devices and switched modes, making setup effortless for multi-device households.
webOS 26 powers the C6’s smart TV experience, and we had some mixed feelings about it. The platform is responsive, and all of today's most popular streaming apps are available in just a few clicks, but the user interface feels somewhat cluttered.
There are a few other trade-offs to be aware of, too, like the reflections we noticed on the screen in bright rooms. If you do most of your viewing in the day, well, this could get distracting. The occasional smattering of smart TV ads is likewise irksome and, as you might expect, the C6's built-in audio just can't beat one of today's best soundbars.
Still, compared to its siblings, the C6 strikes the best balance. It’s significantly brighter than the budget-friendly B4 and comes with more features, all without the premium price tag of the G5. For most living rooms, the C6 is the sweet spot.
Read our full LG C6 review
The best budget LG TV
✅ You want the cheapest OLED TV: The LG B4 is the most affordable way to get an OLED TV without sacrificing performance.
✅ You need a gamer-friendly TV: The B4 comes equipped with four HDMI 2.1 ports, 4K 120Hz, VRR, and Dolby Vision gaming support.
❌ You want the brightest LG OLED TV: The B4 isn't as bright as the LG C4 and G4 and is similar in brightness to its predecessor, the LG B3.
❌ You don't want to use a soundbar: While the B4's speakers are functional, we'd suggest using this TV with a soundbar.
The LG B4 delivers great picture quality, a stock of features sure to please gamers, and an intuitive smart TV platform. The B4 series is also the cheapest way to get an OLED TV and includes a new 48-inch size.
In our review of the LG B4, we were impressed by its picture quality. It has the excellent contrast and deep black levels you'd expect from an OLED, plus natural, vibrant colors with rich detail and lifelike textures.
One downside is its limited brightness compared to many other OLED TVs, topping out at 656 nits peak (compared with the step-up LG C4's 1,065 nits). However, this was the one downside to its otherwise brilliant picture.
Gaming is another area where the B4 excels. It's packed with features, including four HDMI 2.1 ports (a first for the LG B-series) that support 4K 144Hz (another first), VRR, ALLM, and Dolby Vision gaming. Its Game Optimizer mode is a super useful tool for getting the B4 game-ready, and its Boost feature drops input lag down to 9.1ms for ultra-responsive gameplay.
The B4 may not be perfect, as its built-in sound is merely average, and it doesn't support the HDR10+ HDR format. But otherwise, it's a great TV that gives more people access to OLED and offers plenty of value for money.
Read our full LG B4 review
The best LG TV for picture quality
✅ You want the LG TV with the best picture: The G5's picture has staggering detail, excellent brightness, and bold color. It's about as good as TV pictures get.
✅ You want an OLED for bright rooms: The G5 delivers the highest brightness we've tested on an OLED so far, making it ideal for brighter rooms.
❌ You want the best value LG TV: The G5 is a step above other LG sets in terms of performance, but it comes at a significant jump in price.
❌ You want great built-in sound: The sound quality of the G5's built-in speakers doesn't match its picture, making this TV a good candidate for a soundbar.
The LG G5 delivers a full stock of gaming features, an intuitive smart TV platform, and a premium design, but it's the G5's excellent picture quality that makes it stand out as one of the best LG TVs and one of the best OLED TVs, period.
With superb brightness levels giving colors an even brighter and more dynamic look, we said in our LG G5 review that its new Primary Tandem RGB OLED panel brings "impressive, mini-LED TV-rivalling brightness," meaning you can watch in a bright room. It also delivers deep, rich black levels, powerful contrast, and realistic textures. If you're looking for the LG TV with the best picture quality, look no further than the G5.
The G5 has a full list of gaming features, including 4K 165Hz, VRR (FreeSync and G-Sync included), ALLM, and Dolby Vision gaming, as well as a Game Optimizer mode for optimal gaming settings and performance. Combine all that with the G5's stunning picture quality and brightness, and you get one of the premier gaming TVs on the market.
While the G5 is a phenomenal TV, it is pricier than the mid-range C-series OLEDs, which offer mostly similar performance but lower brightness. Also, the G5's built-in sound doesn't match its picture quality (though it is still very good). If the best picture quality is what you're looking for in an LG TV, the G5 is your go-to choice.
Read our full LG G5 review
The best LG TV for 8K
✅ You want 8K picture quality: While 8K content may be scarce, the Z3 delivers excellent 8K upscaling of 4K sources.
✅ You're an avid gamer: The Z3 comes with a good set of gaming features, including 4K 120Hz, VRR, and Dolby Vision gaming.
❌ You don't want to spend big money: The Z3 is an 8K TV and, as such, is significantly pricier than LG's 4K models.
❌ You want to make the most of your TV: 8K sources are elusive, and we found that the Z3's sound and MLA brightness boost weren't as good as we anticipated.
The LG Z3 is our top pick if you're looking for the best 8K TV available from LG. The standout features here include an impressive 8K resolution that's available on large 77 and 88-inch panels, which makes sense considering it will show off 8K images the best.
In our review of the 77-inch version of the Z3, we said that "it's hard to overstate the jaw-dropping precision, detail and clarity you get when over 33 million self-emissive pixels produce their own light and color completely independently of their neighbours." That nicely sums up our enthusiasm for the Z3's picture, which also does an excellent job of upscaling 4K sources to 8K.
The Z2 features brightness-boosting Micro Lens Array technology, which, along with an AI Processor 8K Gen6 processor, gives it a brightness advantage over regular OLED TVs. There's also LG's AI Sound Pro onboard, which can virtually mix the TV's audio to create a 9.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos presentation.
Read our full LG Z3 review
The best small LG TV
✅ You want a secondary TV for smaller spaces: The LQ6300 delivers overall good performance, making it great for more compact rooms.
✅ You want a 32-inch TV that doesn't skimp on features: There are cheaper 32-inch TVs available, but none are as feature-packed as the LQ6300.
❌ You want a 4K TV: The LQ6300 is limited to Full HD (1080p) resolution, which is typically the case for 32-inch TVs.
❌ You want the best version of LG's webOS: The LQ6300 uses webOS 22, which is one of the weaker iterations of LG's webOS smart TV platform.
LG doesn't make many TVs smaller than the 42-inch LG C4 OLED, but with the 32-inch LQ6300 available, that's not an issue. If you're looking for a solid HD TV for your bedroom or small living room, the LQ6300 delivers great performance for a very affordable price.
During our testing, the LQ6300 demonstrated very good picture quality for the price, showcasing punchy colors and natural, well-defined textures. Its contrast was also good, though it did struggle with black uniformity (the ability to evenly display black tones across the screen) when watching darker movies. But overall, the LQ6300's picture is strong.
Although the LQ6300 lacks the premium gaming features you'd find in larger screens, it still delivers great gaming performance. It handled graphically intense battle sequences in Battlefield V well, and we ultimately had a blast while playing it.
The LQ6300's sound is also surprisingly effective, with decent bass and clear speech despite its 2x10W speaker array. Compared with most 32-inch TVs we've tested, the LQ6300's built-in sound stands above the rest.
When you combine all this with the LQ6300's great value price (compared with other 32-inch sets), it's no surprise that the LQ6300 sits at the top of our best 32-inch TV list.
Read our full LG 32LQ6300 review
How to choose the best LG TV
How do you choose the best LG TV?
If you're looking for the best LG TV, there are several key considerations to bear in mind.
The first is size. We know it's tempting to always assume bigger is better when it comes to technology. However, the size of the screen you should buy needs to be dictated by the space you have, how far away you'll be sitting from the screen, and the kinds of content you'll be watching on it.
We'd also recommend checking out the HDR capabilities of any new TV – we've detailed these under each of the LG TVs in our guide.
It's also worth considering sound. If you're willing to spend extra cash on a soundbar, you don't need to agonise about audio. However, if you'd like an all-in-one cinema system, choose a TV that delivers great audio as well as a fantastic picture.
Finally, have a price range in mind. You might be able to bump up your budget a little if you find the perfect TV – or find a great deal in the Black Friday sales – but it's a good idea to set a limit to begin with so you don't fall in love with the unrivalled images and features of a TV that's well above what you can afford.
You may also want to question whether it's definitely an LG TV you want. There's a lot to love about this brand, but it may also be worth your time to take a look at our best Samsung TV and best Sony TV guides as well.
Why should you buy an LG TV?
Panel-maker LG Display (distinct from LG Electronics, which assembles and sells LG-branded TVs) has become the poster child for today’s OLED TVs, as a major supplier to its competitors like Panasonic, Sony, and Philips.
While you may like the specific feel or features of other OLED ranges – Panasonic has a more grounded color palette, while Sony’s Acoustic Surface Audio+ technology emits sound from the panel itself – you’re still, in a sense, buying from LG.
LG’s OLED sets tend to have a slightly warmer ‘pop’ to colors than some competitors, but the difference is pretty small unless you’re looking for it. OLED is able to reach deeper black levels and offer more precise light control than even the best LCD or QLED TVs, thanks to its self-emitting panels and ability to turn pixels off entirely. The TVs degrade faster than LCDs, though, and can't go quite as bright as some of the newer Samsung TV models. (You can suss out your preference in our OLED vs QLED comparison guide.)
The webOS smart TV platform on LG TVs is also fantastic, with a sleek and polished interface alongside good app support – and voice commands through the Magic Remote for all new OLED sets. Keep in mind, though, that LG doesn't support HDR10+, even if it has generally wide support for HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HLG formats. UK viewers won't find Freeview Play on its most recent televisions either.
A feature that will be of interest to US viewers is an ATSC 3.0 tuner, which lets the set receive free, over-the-air TV channels broadcast using the next-gen ATSC 3.0 standard. ATSC 3.0 offers support for 4K resolution video with HDR and Dolby Atmos audio, among other features, so it's worth investigating when buying a new TV. At present, only LG's G2-series models provide an ATSC 3.0 tuner, though we expect to see it offered in other lines in the future.
Which LG TV is right for you: B, C, or G series?
The short answer? LG's B series offers the best value, the C series is the best all-round option for most people, and the G series is for shoppers who want the best overall picture quality and have a budget that can stretch further.
In our guide, that translates to the LG B4 as the best budget-friendly pick, the LG C6 offering the best balance of picture quality and gaming features, and the LG G5 as the premium option for maximum brightness.
Stick to your budget and consider your setup as well as any must-have features, and you'll find your perfect LG TV.
What size LG TV should you buy for your room?
Generally, you'll want to pick a size that suits your room layout and the viewing distance, as well as the kind of content you watch. Smaller screens suit bedrooms and offices, for example, while larger 4K sets work well in living rooms where you can sit far enough back to enjoy the whole picture.
Measure the available wall or stand space, allow for the TV’s feet or mount, and consider glare from nearby windows and lights.
Are LG TVs good for PS5, Xbox, and PC gaming?
Absolutely, and it's thanks to the low input lag and long list of gaming features offered by LG's OLED models. Think HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM, and high refresh rates. The LG C6 is our all-round pick for gamers, with 4K at up to 165Hz and a measured input lag of 9.4ms in Game Optimizer mode; the B4 also provides four HDMI 2.1 ports and 4K 144Hz support.
Is an LG OLED TV worth it for a bright room?
LG OLED TVs perform well in bright rooms – but there are considerations to keep in mind. You'll want to pick a bright model, for starters, and think about sources of potential on-screen reflections. Sunlight streaming in through nearby windows and lamps, lights, and other light sources can cause disruptions on the screen. We like the LG G5 for bright rooms, thanks to its high brightness, while the C6 is a more balanced alternative for most homes.
Is an 8K LG TV worth buying?
It depends – are you willing to shell out for a massive screen and pay extra for 4K upscaling? If so, the LG Z3 could be a good fit, with one of the most detailed displays we've tested.
The major downside of 8K TVs is that there's just not enough native 8K content to justify the massive price tags. For most people, a 4K LG OLED model will more than suffice - and at least until 8K content is more abundant.
How we test the best LG TVs
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The way a TV brand says a TV works and the way it does day to day doesn't always add up. That's why we're dedicated to testing every TV that we recommend, but there's a lot to consider.
We put all of the best LG TVs in this guide through their paces with a range of content resolutions – including standard definition, 1080p, 4K and sometimes 8K.
We rate the picture quality, the brightness, and the vibrancy of colors. We test the features and smart assistants built in, as well as how the most popular streaming apps, like Netflix, work. We listen to whether the built-in speakers work well out of the box so we can tell you whether it's a good TV for sound or one you'll absolutely need a soundbar for.
We also spend time tweaking the settings of a TV so we can say with confidence whether it has everything you need. We've recently upgraded our testing program to include measurements of peak HDR brightness, DCI-P3 color space coverage, Cinema mode (or Filmmaker mode, if available) color accuracy, and 4K input lag, so our reviews of LG and other TVs will include this data in the performance comments as well.
Importantly, we also live with the TV. By that, we mean we don't just watch a few TV shows and call it a day. We test the viewing angles and brightness levels in different rooms at different times of the day. We'll listen to the state-of-the-art sound when we have family chatter to contend with, and we'll share our first-hand experiences.
We've tested hundreds of TVs over the years, so we know what we're looking for and what makes a solid performance and a stellar performance.
We also think it's important to provide a wider context, even in a guide like this one that's focused on one specific brand. That's why, where possible, we've included details about models with similar specs from other TV makers. That way, you'll be able to make the best decision about which TV is right for you.
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Latest updates to this LG TV Guide
September 4, 2026
Revamped our FAQ section with more relevant topics, including discussions around gaming, how to pick the right size and series, and advice for viewing in bright rooms.
May 13 2026
Added the LG C6 as the best TV for most people. Updated page to reflect 2026 editorial standards.
May 6 2025
Swapped the LG G4 for the newer LG G5 as best for picture quality, due to the latter's improved brightness and color display.
February 6 2025
Added in Buy it if boxes for each entry on this list. Added a gallery of images for each entry on this list.
December 11 2024
Swapped the LG B3 with the LG B4 as 'best budget TV'.
October 14 2024
Replaced the LG G3 with the LG G4 for 'best for picture quality'. Removed 'best 97-inch' category and LG G2 entry.
August 9 2024
Added the 32-inch LQ6300 as 'Best small TV' option.
June 5 2024
Replaced the LG C3 with the LG C4 as 'best overall LG TV'. Removed LG A2 as 'best budget' due to stock availability and replaced with LG B3 after significant discounts over the past year.
