LG C8
$3,496.99
- HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness: 683 cd/m2
- 4K @ 60Hz + HDR: 29.4ms
- Sizing options: 55, 65, 77
Last year we had LG’s C7 model as one of our top picks for premium 4K OLED screens, so it’s no great surprise to see this year’s model crop up again. The C8 is a real beast when it comes to motion handling, with absolutely no flicker or trail thanks to the nature of its OLED screen.
You will have to stay slightly vigilant that it doesn’t permanently burn-in images (an inherent problem with OLEDs), but it can be mitigated by taking precautionary steps. And the other slight upset is that its peak brightness isn’t quite high enough for the very best HDR experience. Still, we’re nitpicking here. While it doesn’t pop quite as much in brightness, it renders blacks beautifully, which helps to balance any contrast issues and has the added bonus of looking particularly good in dark rooms.
The C8 is capable of delivering breathtaking picture quality when playing games, with one review citing Horizon Zero Dawn as looking near photorealistic in 4K HDR. Any gamer will appreciate its super low 21ms input lag, but it obviously makes for a very attractive package for competitive online players looking for the most responsive package.
