LG C4 65" vs Samsung CU8000 55"
The Verdict
LG's C4 represents premium OLED technology with a 65-inch OLED evo panel delivering 1300 nits brightness, Dolby Vision IQ, and flawless 1ms gaming response with VRR support. Its α9 Gen 7 processor handles upscaling brilliantly, while 60W speakers with Dolby Atmos provide immersive audio. Samsung's CU8000 offers exceptional value as a budget 4K option with Crystal UHD LED panel and 300 nits brightness, suitable for bright rooms but limited to 60Hz refresh and 12ms input lag. The C4 commands a $1400 premium for dramatically superior picture quality, gaming performance, and processing power,essential for movie enthusiasts and competitive gamers. However, the CU8000 represents outstanding value for casual viewers seeking basic 4K capability without premium pricing. Choose the C4 for premium picture quality and gaming; select the CU8000 for budget-conscious 4K viewing.
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 Samsung CU8000 55" if…
- →Very affordable entry into Samsung's 4K smart TV lineup
- →HDR10+ support improves contrast in compatible content
- →Tizen OS is a mature, full-featured smart TV platform
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
Samsung CU8000 55"
Pros
- Very affordable entry into Samsung's 4K smart TV lineup
- HDR10+ support improves contrast in compatible content
- Tizen OS is a mature, full-featured smart TV platform
- Lightweight and easy to wall-mount at 27 lbs
- Crystal Processor 4K provides decent upscaling from 1080p
Cons
- 60Hz panel — no 120Hz for smooth gaming or sports
- Low peak brightness limits HDR impact
- No VRR or HDMI 2.1 — poor for next-gen consoles
- 20W speakers sound thin — a soundbar is essential
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG C4 65" | Samsung CU8000 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200mm | 200 x 200mm |
| Weight | 52.9 lbs | 27.1 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.0 x 36.9 x 10.1 inches | 48.8 x 30.8 x 8.8 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 20 |
| Speakers | 2.2ch | 2.0ch |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 1 | 12 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG, Filmmaker Mode | HDR10+, HLG |
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Type | OLED evo | Crystal UHD LED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 300 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 24 | Tizen OS |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Bixby, Alexa |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α9 Gen 7 AI Processor 4K | Crystal Processor 4K |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 3 | 1 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 3 |
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