The 5 Best OLED 4k TVs - Spring 2020
Reviews

The LG B9 is the best OLED TV we've tested so far. Just like all OLEDs, It has excellent picture quality and delivers outstanding dark room performance thanks to the perfect blacks. The viewing angles on OLED TVs are great, and you can seamlessly watch from the side and still enjoy an accurate image. OLED TVs are set apart by their features that help handle motion and gaming; they all have an almost instantaneous response time that delivers crisp motion with virtually no blur.

Unfortunately, the OLEDs' near-perfect response time means panning shots in movies appear to stutter, though luckily, this TV has a motion interpolation feature that can help minimize this effect. It has a wide color gamut and can get decently bright to deliver HDR content with vivid colors and highlights that pop. When gaming, this TV feels very responsive thanks to the extremely low input lag and also supports HDMI Forum variable refresh rate technology for nearly tear-free gaming. This TV has four HDMI 2.1 ports, which currently don't add much but make the TV more future-proof.

Like all OLEDs, this TV has the risk of temporary image retention and permanent burn-in, though we don't expect most people to experience this with normal varied content, as it's more likely to occur as a result of cumulative exposure to static images for prolonged periods. Overall, this is an outstanding TV and is the best OLED TV currently available.

Although our top pick for most uses is the LG B9 OLED, there are better TVs for watching movies if that's what you care about the most, such as the Sony A9G, the best OLED TV for watching movies. It has the same outstanding contrast ratio as all other OLEDs, but this TV has a higher peak brightness in HDR mode and it has a significantly better out-of-the-box color accuracy, so HDR content will look much closer to how it was intended. If you have a wide seating area, its viewing angles are also slightly improved, so images look great no matter where you sit.

Motion looks incredibly smooth thanks to the TV's near-instantaneous response time, and it also has an optional black frame insertion feature that can help further reduce motion blur. Most gamers should be content with its low input lag, but it may be a tad high for serious gamers and there's no support for any variable refresh rate technology. Unfortunately, the risks of temporary image retention and permanent burn-in are still present; however, we don't expect it to be an issue for most people who watch varied content.

As this TV runs on Android, you should be able to find nearly any movie you want through the various streaming services available on the Google Play Store. You can also use the Google Assistant to control the TV, though it won't be able to search for specific content within an app. On the whole, if you primarily watch movies and you want the best experience possible, this is a great choice.

The best OLED TV for sound quality that we've tested so far is the LG E9. This is a flagship TV that packs in nearly every feature that LG has to offer. Like most OLEDs, it delivers a stunning picture quality with its infinite contrast ratio and perfect blacks. Its response time is near-instantaneous and it also has an optional black frame insertion feature to further improve motion clarity. Although it has a glossy screen, it handles reflections remarkably well, and it can get bright enough to easily combat glare as well as to deliver a great HDR experience.

In terms of sound, the frequency response is very good. It can't quite produce deep rumbling bass, but there's a decent amount of punch to it and the overall sound profile is well-balanced. Dialogue sounds clear and it can get very loud without adding a significant amount of compression artifacts, which is great for large rooms or noisy environments.

For gaming, this TV is well-equipped to deliver an exceptional experience. It has a 120Hz refresh rate, an incredibly low input lag, and it has official G-SYNC support. It also works with HDMI Forum's VRR, which is good news for those with an Xbox One. Just keep in mind that there's always a risk of permanent burn-in with static content, such as the user interface of a video game. On the whole, if you're not looking to add a soundbar or a home theater system to your setup, this TV is a fantastic choice.