PREMIUM PANELS
High-end options for the more classy couch potato
JARGON BUSTER
●MLA
Invented by LG’s boffins, a Micro Lens Array puts thousands of tiny lenses on each pixel of an OLED screen, helping to reduce light loss and giving brightness a huge boost.
●ALLM
Gamers really hate lag, and picture-processing technologies cause it. Simply put, Auto Low Latency Mode knows when a gaming machine is connected and turns all that stuff off.
1 All about that base
The LG G4’s 55in and 65in variants can be stand-mounted. The stand holds even the 65in model up well, at a choice of two heights.
2 All about that pace
At the back you’ll find four HDMI inputs, all of which are 2.1-certified and support VRR, ALLM and 4K content up to 144Hz.
● LG OLED65G45LW
People have always loved OLED tellies for their lush colours and slimness – not so much for their brightness.
But this MLA effort banishes the ghosts of the past, delivering a brilliantly intense picture that bursts with vibrancy and contrast.
Its 65in screen (options range from 55in to 97in) is a whizz with all content, from its built-in apps to video games.
Nowadays every new gadget needs some kind of AI feature to satisfy the marketing people and the G4 is up to code, with an ‘a11 AI processor’ to fuel its deep-learning-based picture and sound enhancements. It’s hard to cut through the hype here and work out if these are truly anything new… but there’s no harm in trying them out. And if you don’t like the results, you can adjust the settings manually or use the more traditional preset picture and sound modes instead.
I found I got the best results using the only lightly enhanced filmmaker mode and making a few tweaks depending on the content. The G4 did a wonderful job with Blade Runner 2049 (streamed via Prime Video), reproducing its astonishing HDR cyberpunk visuals largely without a hitch.
The G4 also excels at gaming thanks to strong connectivity and the automated Game Optimiser, which identifies when you’ve connected a console or PC game source, switches off anything that might increase input lag, and makes the picture bright and contrast-rich. It also supports refresh rates up to 144Hz.
Despite the AI assistance and claims of virtual surround, the sound is merely acceptable. A picture this good deserves a soundbar or speakers.
£2700 /go.stuff.tv/LGG4
Key specs
● 65in 4K OLED ● Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG ● 4x HDMI, 3x USB, optical audio, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth ● webOS 24
● 1441x826x24mm, 29.1kg
STUFF SAYS
This gloriously vibrant TV breathes brilliant life into all types of content ★★★★★