The LG G2 OLED is a high-end TV and the successor to the LG G1 OLED. OLED TVs like the G2 are self-emissive, meaning unlike LCD panels found on other TVs, there's no backlight, which allows them to display a nearly-perfect contrast ratio in dark rooms, with deep inky blacks and no distracting blooming or halo-effect around bright objects. This TV has a unique design, and unlike most TVs, it doesn't even come with a stand, as it's designed to be mounted flush to your wall with the included slim wall mount.
Like other LG TVs, it uses the webOS smart interface, which has been slightly refreshed, adding user profiles, among other minor changes. There's a huge focus on gaming features on the G2, including support for GeForce Now. The 'G' lineup isn't as popular as the rest of LG's lineup, as the unique design isn't cheap, but it's LG's highest-end 4k model in 2022, sitting above the more popular LG C2 OLED and below the 8k LG Z2 OLED.
Our Verdict
The LG G2 OLED is a superb TV for most uses. Thanks to its nearly infinite contrast ratio it displays deep blacks with perfect uniformity, making it an exceptional choice for watching movies in a dark room. It's exceptionally bright for an OLED TV, making it a great choice for watching TV shows in a bright room. It also has an incredibly wide viewing angle, so it's a good choice for a wide seating arrangement. It's also an excellent choice for use as a PC monitor. Finally, it has an impressive selection of gaming features, and it delivers a superb gaming experience overall.
- Near-infinite contrast ratio for perfect blacks.
- Automatically removes 24p judder from any source.
- Fantastic reflection handling.
- Image remains accurate at an angle.
- Significantly brighter than previous OLED TVs.
- Aggressive ABL can get distracting with large areas of brightness.
- Some uniformity issues, especially at an angle.
The LG G2 is an excellent choice for watching TV in a bright room. It's bright enough to overcome glare, and it has fantastic reflection handling. The webOS smart interface has a huge selection of streaming apps to choose from, so you're sure to find your favorite content. It has a very wide viewing angle, so you can walk around the house with the TV on and still see an accurate image.
- Near-infinite contrast ratio for perfect blacks.
- Automatically removes 24p judder from any source.
- Fantastic reflection handling.
- Image remains accurate at an angle.
- Aggressive ABL can get distracting with large areas of brightness.
- Some uniformity issues, especially at an angle.
The LG G2 is an excellent TV for watching sports in a bright room. It has fantastic reflection handling and it gets very bright, so it has no issues overcoming glare. It has an extremely fast response time, so fast motion is clear and it's easy to see what's going on. Sadly, there are some uniformity issues, including a pink tint at the edge, and the aggressive brightness limiter causes brightness fluctuations with some content.
- Near-infinite contrast ratio for perfect blacks.
- Automatically removes 24p judder from any source.
- Fantastic reflection handling.
- Image remains accurate at an angle.
- Aggressive ABL can get distracting with large areas of brightness.
- Some uniformity issues, especially at an angle.
The LG G2 OLED delivers a superb gaming experience. It has a nearly-instantaneous response time, resulting in crystal-clear motion, as well as low input lag for a responsive gaming experience. It has a huge selection of additional gaming features, including support for all three variable refresh rate formats, and it's fully compatible with everything the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S have to offer, including 4k @ 120Hz gaming. Its four HDMI ports all support the full bandwidth of HDMI 2.1, great if you have both consoles or also want to connect a PC.
- Near-infinite contrast ratio for perfect blacks.
- Automatically removes 24p judder from any source.
- Fantastic reflection handling.
- Low input lag.
- Impressive gaming features.
- Some uniformity issues, especially at an angle.
The LG G2 OLED is an amazing TV for watching HDR movies in a dark room. The nearly-infinite contrast ratio helps bright highlights really stand out in dark scenes, and there's no distracting blooming around bright objects. It's bright enough to really bring out bright highlights in most scenes, and it tracks the creator's intent well. It has an excellent HDR color gamut and very good HDR color volume, so all but the brightest colors look amazing on this TV.
- Near-infinite contrast ratio for perfect blacks.
- Automatically removes 24p judder from any source.
- Wide color gamut.
- Great peak brightness in HDR.
- Doesn't support DTS passthrough.
- Fast response time results in noticeable stutter.
- Colors aren't as bright as pure white.
The LG G2 OLED delivers a fantastic HDR gaming experience. It has an extremely quick response time and low input lag, and it has a huge selection of gaming features. It delivers an incredible HDR experience as well, with a nearly infinite contrast ratio and high peak brightness, so bright highlights stand out the way they should. It's fully compatible with everything the latest consoles have to offer, including 4k @ 120Hz gaming with HDR, and all four HDMI ports support the full bandwidth of HDMI 2.1, which is great if you have both consoles or a PC you want to connect.
- Near-infinite contrast ratio for perfect blacks.
- Automatically removes 24p judder from any source.
- Low input lag.
- Impressive gaming features.
- Some uniformity issues, especially at an angle.
- Colors aren't as bright as pure white.
The LG G2 is an excellent choice for use as a PC monitor. The image remains accurate at a wide angle, which is great if you're sitting close to the screen, as the edges remain relatively uniform. It has very low input lag so mouse movements feel fast and responsive, and its response time is extremely fast, so there's no distracting ghosting if you're gaming or scrolling through a document or website quickly. There is a slightly pink tint on one side of the screen, though, which is distracting on pages with a light background.
- Near-infinite contrast ratio for perfect blacks.
- Automatically removes 24p judder from any source.
- Fantastic reflection handling.
- Image remains accurate at an angle.
- Low input lag.
- Aggressive ABL can get distracting with large areas of brightness.
- Small risk of permanent burn-in.
- Some uniformity issues, especially at an angle.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 18, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
- Updated Sep 26, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
- Updated Jul 08, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
- Updated Apr 17, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 65-inch LG G2 OLED (OLED65G2), which also comes in 55-inch, 77-inch, 83-inch, and a new 97-inch size. Note that the last three letters in the model number (PUA in this case) vary between retailers and individual regions, but there's no difference in performance.
| Size | US Model | UK Model |
|---|---|---|
| 55" | OLED55G2PUA | OLED55G26LA |
| 65" | OLED65G2PUA | OLED65G26LA |
| 77" | OLED77G2PUA | OLED77G26LA |
| 83" | OLED83G2PUA | OLED83G26LA |
| 97" | OLED97G2PUA | OLED97G26LA |
Our unit was manufactured in March 2022, and you can see the label here.
Popular TV Comparisons
The LG G2 is an incredible OLED TV with exceptional picture quality. Its EVO panel allows it to get very bright for an OLED, and it's only beaten by QD-OLED panels from Samsung, such as the Samsung S95B and Samsung S95C, as well as LG's own 2023 models, such as the LG G3 OLED. The unique design looks great, but unless you really care about that, you're better off getting a cheaper OLED like the LG C2 OLED, which performs almost identically.
See our recommendations for the best OLED TVs, the best 4k TVs, and the best TVs for watching movies.
The LG G4 OLED is a noticeable upgrade from the LG G2 OLED due to its implementation of MLA technology. This means that the G4 gets noticeably brighter in some content than the older G2, and this is even more noticeable in Game Mode, where the G2 notably loses a lot of its brightness in HDR. The G4 also benefits from LG's improved image processing, as its upscaling and HDR native gradient handling are superior to the older model. PC gamers benefit from 4k @ 144Hz support on the G4, while the G2 is limited to 4k @ 120Hz. Finally, the G4 also passes through DTS audio formats, so it's the better choice for home theater fans who don't own a receiver.
The LG G2 OLED and the LG C3 OLED are comparable TVs, each with their particularities. The G2 doesn't come with a stand but a slim wall mount is included in the box. It also has a fully flat profile that lets the TV be completely flush with the wall when wall-mounted. The G2 can also get a bit brighter than the C3; however, you won't see much difference in actual usage. The C3 supports DTS audio formats while the G2 doesn't, so the newer model is a better fit for a home entertainment setup.
The LG G2 OLED and the LG C2 OLED offer nearly identical performance, but some important design differences exist. The G2 is a bit brighter overall, especially when displaying small, bright areas in HDR, but the difference is minor. On the other hand, unlike the G2, which is designed to be wall-mounted, the C2 includes a stand, giving you a bit more versatility out of the box.
There aren't many significant differences between them, but the LG G2 OLED is a bit better overall than the LG G1 OLED. The G2 is a lot brighter, especially when displaying small, bright highlights in HDR. The G2 also has slightly improved smart features, including hands-free voice control and an updated smart interface that now supports multiple user profiles. Finally, the G2's HDMI ports support 48Gbps bandwidth instead of the 40Gbps limit on the G1.
We buy and test dozens of TVs yearly, taking an objective, data-driven approach to deliver results you can trust. Our testing process is complex, with hundreds of individual tests that take over a week to complete. Most of our tests use specially designed test patterns that mimic real content, but we also use the same sources you have at home to ensure our results match the real-world experience. We use two main tools for our testing: a Colorimetry Research CR-100 colorimeter and a CR-250 spectroradiometer.
Test Results
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