The 5 Best OLED 4k TVs - Spring 2021 Reviews

The LG CX is the best OLED TV that we've tested. It's part of LG's 2020 lineup and is available in a wide range of sizes, from 48 to 77 inches; we also tested the 48 inch model as a monitor. It offers the best performance for its value compared to other OLEDs, even if they have similar picture quality. It's packed with gaming features and performs well in both dark and fairly bright rooms.

It has a sleek center-mounted stand that elevates the TV high enough off the table so that if you place a soundbar in front of it, your view shouldn't be obstructed. It has an extremely thin panel and shouldn't stick out when wall-mounted. In terms of picture quality, it's similar to other OLED TVs as it displays perfect blacks, has wide viewing angles, and impressive gray uniformity, but this may vary between units. It doesn't have any issues upscaling lower-resolution content, it removes 24p judder from any source, and the out-of-the-box color accuracy is great.

Sadly, like any OLED, it has the risk of permanent burn-in, but that's excepted. It has decent SDR brightness and outstanding reflection handling, which is great for fairly well-lit rooms, but it's still best to avoid placing it opposite a window with direct sunlight. Also, it doesn't get bright enough to truly make highlights stand out in HDR, especially in 'Game' mode. All in all, this is one of the best OLEDs we've tested.

The best OLED TV we've tested for watching movies is the Sony A8H. While all OLEDs deliver excellent dark room performance thanks to their infinite contrast ratio, this one has a slight edge for watching movies over competitors because there's a bit less stutter with lower-frame rate content, and it supports DTS audio and Dolby Digital audio formats. That said, these are tiny differences that most people likely won't notice, and you can't really go wrong with any OLED when it comes to home theater.

On top of its infinite contrast ratio, the A8H has perfect black uniformity, so there's no blooming around bright objects. Our unit also has amazing out-of-the-box color accuracy, which means you don't necessarily need to get it calibrated, but this can vary between units. HDR content looks great as well, despite not getting very bright, thanks to the wide color gamut and perfect black levels. It also has a near-instant response time, resulting in a smooth motion and exceptional gradient handling. Finally, the Android TV smart interface is very smooth and offers a wide selection of apps for all your movie-watching needs.

Unfortunately, there's no VRR support on this TV, so it may not be the best choice for gaming, but it should satisfy most people who mainly use it for movies and TV. Like all OLEDs, it also comes with a risk of permanent burn-in, though this shouldn't be an issue if you watch varied content. It also includes 'Pixel Shift' and 'Panel Refresh' features to reduce the risk. All that said, this is among the best OLEDs we've tested and a fantastic choice for watching movies in a dark environment.

If sound quality is important to you, the LG GX is the best OLED TV we've tested when it comes to sound. The built-in speakers have a good frequency response with a well-balanced sound profile that results in clear dialogue, and the TV gets quite loud. It also has decent bass with a bit of punch to it, although it's not nearly as deep and thumping as you might get with a set of speakers. If the built-in speakers aren't enough for you, LG also has a matching GX soundbar.

It has a unique look compared to the rest of LG's OLED lineup, with a slim 'Gallery' design that's meant to emulate a work of art by sitting flush against the wall. The TV doesn't typically come with a stand, but you can buy one if you don't want to wall-mount it. Aside from sounding good, it also delivers the same stunning picture quality that can be found on any OLED thanks to its infinite contrast ratio and perfect black uniformity. It also has fantastic viewing angles, so the image doesn't look washed out from the side.

As with other OLEDs, there's a risk of permanent burn-in, but it shouldn't be an issue if you watch varied content. Unfortunately, it doesn't get very bright, and because of its aggressive Automatic Brightness Limiter (ABL), the brightness isn't very consistent. On the upside, gamers should be pleased with its 120Hz refresh rate, near-instantaneous response time, low input lag, and VRR support. All in all, it has a lot of the same amazing features that other OLEDs provide, and it's among the best-sounding OLED TVs we've tested.