LG C4 83-Inch OLED evo Review: Massive 4K OLED With 144Hz Gaming

The LG C4 83-inch OLED evo is a premium 4K OLED TV designed for movies, sports and high-end gaming.

It combines a huge 83-inch self-lit OLED panel, α9 AI Processor Gen7, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, 144Hz refresh rate and four HDMI 2.1 ports.

LG C4 83 Specs

LG confirms 144Hz gaming, G-SYNC, FreeSync Premium and 0.1ms response time, while independent testing confirms full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four HDMI ports.

Picture Quality

OLED remains the C4’s biggest advantage.

Each pixel can switch itself completely off, producing:

• Perfect blacks
• Excellent contrast
• No blooming around bright objects
• Strong HDR impact
• Excellent viewing angles

RTINGS found the C4 especially strong for movies thanks to perfect blacks, vibrant colours and excellent overall accuracy.

83-Inch OLED Experience

At 83 inches, the C4 is designed for large living rooms and dedicated home theaters.

The massive screen makes movies, sports and games far more immersive than typical 55- or 65-inch TVs.

Because OLED pixels are individually controlled, you still get excellent black levels across the entire screen without traditional backlight zones.

Dolby Vision HDR

Unlike many Samsung TVs, the LG C4 supports Dolby Vision.

It also supports:

• HDR10
• HLG
• Dolby Vision
• Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode

LG specifically highlights Dolby Vision and Filmmaker Mode as key C4 cinema features.

144Hz Gaming

Gaming performance is one of the C4’s biggest strengths.

It supports:

• 4K at up to 144Hz
• NVIDIA G-SYNC
• AMD FreeSync Premium
• HDMI Forum VRR
• Auto Low Latency Mode
• 0.1ms response time
• Game Optimizer

RTINGS found input lag extremely low and motion exceptionally clear thanks to the OLED panel’s nearly instantaneous response time.

Four HDMI 2.1 Ports

All four HDMI inputs support full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.

That makes the C4 ideal for users connecting several modern devices, such as:

• PlayStation 5
• Xbox Series X
• Gaming PC
• AV receiver or soundbar

This is a major advantage over TVs that provide only one or two full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports.

PS5 & Xbox Performance

The C4 supports the major gaming features offered by current consoles.

RTINGS confirms compatibility with:

PlayStation 5

• 4K/120Hz
• VRR
• HDR
• ALLM

Xbox Series X

• 4K/120Hz
• FreeSync
• VRR
• Dolby Vision gaming
• ALLM

PC gamers can go even further and use 4K/144Hz with a compatible graphics card.

Brightness

The C4 is brighter than the older C3 generation in HDR, helping bright highlights stand out more strongly.

LG also uses Brightness Booster technology to increase OLED brightness.

However, very bright Mini LED TVs can still outperform the C4 in rooms with strong sunlight.

RTINGS also notes that HDR brightness drops noticeably when using Game Optimizer mode.

α9 AI Processor Gen7

The α9 AI Processor Gen7 handles image processing, upscaling and sound optimization.

LG includes:

• AI Picture Pro
• AI Super Upscaling
• AI Sound Pro
• Content optimization

Independent testing found the C4 very good at upscaling lower-resolution video and cleaning up compressed content.

Dolby Atmos Audio

The C4 includes a 40W 2.2-channel speaker system and supports Dolby Atmos.

LG’s AI Sound Pro can virtually expand sound into a wider 9.1.2-channel-style presentation.

Built-in audio is good for everyday use, but a dedicated soundbar or surround system makes more sense for an 83-inch home-theater TV.

webOS Smart TV

The C4 runs LG’s webOS smart platform with access to popular streaming services and LG Channels.

LG also includes its webOS Re program, promising up to five years of software updates for this generation.

Pros

✓ Huge 83-inch OLED evo display
✓ Perfect black levels
✓ Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
✓ Up to 144Hz refresh rate
✓ Four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports
✓ NVIDIA G-SYNC
✓ AMD FreeSync Premium
✓ Extremely fast OLED response time
✓ Excellent movie performance
✓ Strong AI upscaling

Cons

✗ Expensive at regular price
✗ HDR brightness drops in Game Optimizer
✗ Direct reflections can be distracting
✗ Not as bright as top Mini LED TVs
✗ OLED still requires sensible care with static content
✗ Newer LG C5 generation is available

RTINGS confirms that the LG C5 has replaced the C4 and is noticeably brighter, although the two remain similar in many other areas.

LG C4 83 Rating

Picture Quality: 9.6/10
Black Levels: 10/10
HDR: 9.4/10
Gaming: 9.8/10
Motion: 9.8/10
Smart Features: 9.3/10
Sound: 8.8/10
Value: 8.9/10

Overall: 9.5/10

Verdict

The LG C4 83-inch OLED evo is an excellent premium TV for movies, gaming and large-screen home theater setups.

Its biggest advantages are the enormous OLED display, perfect blacks, Dolby Vision, extremely fast response time and 4K/144Hz gaming across four HDMI 2.1 ports.

The main drawbacks are its premium price and lower peak brightness compared with the brightest Mini LED TVs.

Since the newer LG C5 is now available, the C4 becomes especially attractive when heavily discounted.