LG C4 65" vs LG OLED A2 55"
The Verdict
LG's flagship C4 dominates with its superior OLED evo panel delivering 1300 nits brightness versus the A2's 500 nits, making a dramatic difference in HDR performance and overall visual impact. Gaming capabilities heavily favor the C4: 120Hz refresh rate with 1ms input lag and VRR support crush the A2's 60Hz/14ms specifications, essential for console and PC gaming. Audio output differs significantly,60W 2.2ch Dolby Atmos speakers versus 20W 2.0ch provides noticeably richer sound. The α9 Gen 7 processor in the C4 handles AI upscaling more effectively than the A2's older chipset. However, the A2 represents exceptional value at $899, delivering true OLED picture quality, 4K resolution, and webOS smart features at half the C4's price. For serious gamers and movie enthusiasts with larger spaces, the C4's premium specs justify the investment. Budget-conscious buyers wanting OLED technology should grab the A2,it's genuinely excellent despite its limitations.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG C4 65" if…
- →Perfect black levels from self-emissive OLED pixels — best-in-class contrast
- →All four HDMI 2.1 ports at full bandwidth with VRR, ALLM, and G-Sync Compatible
- →1ms input lag makes it one of the best gaming TVs at any price
Buy the LG OLED A2 55" if…
- →Budget OLED — perfect blacks and infinite contrast at $899
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for immersive movie watching
- →Wide viewing angles inherent to OLED technology
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
LG C4 65"
Pros
- Perfect black levels from self-emissive OLED pixels — best-in-class contrast
- All four HDMI 2.1 ports at full bandwidth with VRR, ALLM, and G-Sync Compatible
- 1ms input lag makes it one of the best gaming TVs at any price
- Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos support for premium cinematic experience
- webOS 24 is clean, fast, and nearly ad-free compared to Tizen
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with prolonged static content (e.g. news tickers, HUDs)
- Peak brightness trails Mini-LED rivals in very bright HDR highlights
- Slightly lower brightness than the G4, limiting HDR pop in sunlit rooms
- USB-A ports are only USB 2.0 speed
LG OLED A2 55"
Pros
- Budget OLED — perfect blacks and infinite contrast at $899
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for immersive movie watching
- Wide viewing angles inherent to OLED technology
- Thin and lightweight for easy wall mounting
- Self-lit pixels produce gorgeous picture quality for the price
Cons
- 60Hz panel — no 120Hz, VRR, or HDMI 2.1 for gaming
- Only 500 nits peak brightness — dim in well-lit rooms
- 20W speakers require a soundbar for decent audio
- Only 3 HDMI ports, all HDMI 2.0
- Older α7 Gen5 processor with basic upscaling
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG C4 65" | LG OLED A2 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200mm | 300 x 200mm |
| Weight | 52.9 lbs | 29.1 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.0 x 36.9 x 10.1 inches | 48.4 x 30.0 x 9.4 inches |
| Dimensions | — | 48.4 x 28.0 x 1.8 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 20 |
| Speakers | 2.2ch | 2.0ch |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 1 | 14 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG, Filmmaker Mode | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Type | OLED evo | OLED (WOLED) |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 500 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 24 | webOS 22 |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | LG ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α9 Gen 7 AI Processor 4K | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 3 |
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