LG C4 65" vs LG QNED80 55"
The Verdict
LG's C4 OLED and QNED80 serve distinctly different market positions. Picture quality heavily favors the C4, which delivers superior contrast through true OLED technology, exceptional brightness at 1300 nits versus 700 nits, and Dolby Vision IQ processing that elevates HDR content. Gaming performance tips toward the C4 with 1ms input lag and its more powerful α9 Gen 7 processor handling complex scenes with less motion blur. Audio capabilities show a significant gap,the C4's 60W 2.2ch system with Dolby Atmos substantially outperforms the QNED80's modest 20W 2.0ch output. The QNED80 justifies consideration primarily through affordability, offering respectable QNED picture quality and full 4K/120Hz gaming at roughly 39% of the C4's price. Size differences matter too: the 65" C4 commands living rooms while the 55" QNED80 suits smaller spaces. For anyone prioritizing premium imaging, gaming fluidity, and immersive audio, the C4's $1,100 premium yields tangible performance gains. Budget-conscious buyers accepting compromises on contrast and sound will find the QNED80 acceptably competent.
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 QNED80 55" if…
- →120Hz native panel with VRR at a mid-range price
- →Dolby Vision support for superior HDR compared to HDR10+ only TVs
- →webOS 24 is one of the best smart TV platforms available
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 QNED80 55"
Pros
- 120Hz native panel with VRR at a mid-range price
- Dolby Vision support for superior HDR compared to HDR10+ only TVs
- webOS 24 is one of the best smart TV platforms available
- Four HDMI ports with ALLM for multi-device setups
- Quantum Dot + NanoCell technology improves color accuracy
Cons
- Not OLED — contrast and black levels are significantly behind
- 700-nit brightness is modest for HDR highlights
- 20W speakers are underwhelming — needs a soundbar
- Edge-lit LED can show uneven backlighting in dark scenes
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG C4 65" | LG QNED80 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200mm | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 52.9 lbs | 28.4 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.0 x 36.9 x 10.1 inches | 48.5 x 30.7 x 9.3 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 20 |
| Speakers | 2.2ch | 2.0ch |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 1 | 10 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG, Filmmaker Mode | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Type | OLED evo | QNED (Quantum Dot NanoCell) |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz (native) |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 700 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 24 | webOS 24 |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α9 Gen 7 AI Processor 4K | α8 AI Processor 4K |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| USB ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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