LG OLED evo G3 vs LG OLED evo G4

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OLED evo G3 compared with OLED evo G4
LGOLED evo G3LGOLED evo G4
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2023March 2024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailSelf-lit OLED with pixel dimming and Brightness Booster Max; the brightness boost and anti-reflection treatment differ by sizeSelf-lit OLED evo; Micro Lens Array on 55, 65, 77 and 83 inches, absent on 97 inches (Trusted Reviews)
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
HDR extrasOLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro–
Peak brightnessLG states a brightness increase against its B3 of up to 70% on 55″, 65″ and 77″ G3, and 30% on 83″; these are relative maker claims, not measured luminance. Super Anti Reflective treatment applies to 55″, 65″ and 77″.–
Picture processingAI Picture Pro, AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Genre Selection and AI Brightness ControlAI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control, OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, AI Genre Selection and Filmmaker Mode
Motion handlingLG UK labels the panel 100Hz native and explicitly supports 4K 120fps HFR and 4K 120Hz HDMI input; 120Hz records the highest supported native-resolution rate.LG specifies 120Hz native for all sizes. PC-connected 144Hz mode and VRR up to 144Hz apply to 55/65/77/83 inches; 97 inches supports VRR up to 120Hz.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77, 83″55, 65, 77, 83, 97″
Largest size83″97″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync CompatibleHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detail4 × HDMI with 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS on all ports; eARC on HDMI 2. QMS requires a compatible source.Four HDMI 2.1 inputs support 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS; eARC on HDMI 2. LG's exact-model FAQ specifies 48Gbps on all four ports.
Game featuresHGiG, Game Optimiser, Game Dashboard, FreeSync Compatible and G-Sync CompatibleGame Optimiser and Dashboard, HGiG, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSwebOS
Processorα9 AI Processor 4K Gen6α11 AI Processor 4K
Speakers60 W, 4.2 channels60 W, 4.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.1
Speaker detail60 W, 4.2-channel down-firing speakersDown-firing 4.2-channel speaker system
Audio featuresAI Sound Pro virtual 9.1.2 up-mix, Clear Voice Pro, AI Acoustic Tuning and Bluetooth Surround ReadyAI Sound Pro virtual 11.1.2 up-mixing, AI Voice Remastering, acoustic tuning, Bluetooth Surround Ready, WiSA 2.1 and WOW Orchestra with compatible LG soundbars
CastingApple AirPlay 2AirPlay 2, built-in Chromecast and LG ThinQ app; application availability varies by region
Software updatesLaunch software webOS 23; UK maker lists security updates until 31 December 2027webOS 24; four upgrades over five years, with regional schedules. LG Australia confirmed its TV range available now on March 14, 2024 and listed 55/65/77/83-inch G4 in-store in March; release records the first confirmed series month, not a universal size or regional day. The 97-inch rollout is not dated by that Australian announcement.
USB3 × USB 2.0Three USB 2.0 inputs
Ethernet1 × EthernetOne Ethernet input
Optical audio out1 × opticalOne optical digital audio output
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1222 × 703 × 27.2 mm; 65″ 1441 × 826 × 24.3 mm; 77″ 1712 × 982 × 24.8 mm; 83″ 1847 × 1057 × 28.0 mmWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1222 × 703 × 27.2 mm; 65″ 1441 × 826 × 24.3 mm; 77″ 1712 × 982 × 24.8 mm; 83″ 1847 × 1057 × 28 mm; 97″ 2155 × 1230 × 28.2 mm
StandDesigned for wall mounting; tabletop stand sold separatelyUK G45LW versions include a wall bracket; 55/65-inch G46LS versions include a stand instead, with a wall bracket sold separately. Maker with-stand dimensions (W × H × D): 55″ 1222 × 787 × 263 mm; 65″ 1441 × 910 × 263 mm; 77″ 1712 × 1039 × 321 mm; 83″ 1847 × 1115 × 321 mm. The 97-inch sheet lists 2155 × 1628 × 580 mm; this unusual stand height is retained as the published value rather than corrected by inference. Stands shown in the larger wall-version specifications are optional. Main weights exclude stands.
VESA pattern55″ 300 × 200 mm; 65″ and 77″ 300 × 300 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm55″ 300 × 200 mm; 65/77″ 300 × 300 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm; 97″ 600 × 400 mm
Power useUnder 0.5 W standbyUnder 0.5 W standby
In the boxMagic Remote, 2 AA batteries, IR blaster cable and attached power cableMR24 Magic Remote, two AA batteries and attached power cable; UK stand or wall bracket depends on model suffix

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