The LG G3 OLED TV is here, bringing another dose of brightness-boosting excellence to the OLED TV Market.
We got our first look at the new G-Series OLED in the CES 2023 showroom, along with the rest of LG’s 2023 OLED lineup, which includes these LG C3LG B3, LG Z3 and the new wireless M3.
The G Series model is known for being the brightest of LG’s 4K OLED lineup and this year is no different. The new Light Control Architecture hardware combined with LG’s existing Brightness Booster Max technology makes it reportedly even brighter than last year’s OLED Evo panels, with 70% more brightness over the more basic OLED screen in the LG B3, meaning that the G3 is probably the best home cinema screen in LG’s new range.
If you want to get all the information about the LG G3 OLED, including the estimated price, estimated release date and all the features packed into this premium screen, you’ve come to the right place.
LG G3 OLED: price and release date
The LG G3 OLED will likely come in the same sizes as last year LG G2, from a standard 55 inches to a whopping 83 inches. There’s no talk of a replacement for the 97-inch G2, although last year’s model is still available should you need an oversized screen.
We expect the LG G3 to launch in March/April and cost around the same as the G2’s introductory prices, which we’ve detailed below:
- 55-inch: $2,199 / £2,399 (approx. AU$3,200)
- 65-inch: $3,199 / £3,299 (approx. AU$4,700)
- 77-inch: $4,199 / £4,499 (approx. AU$6,100)
- 83-inch: $6,499 / £6,499 (approx. AU$9,300)
LG G3: Design and features – what’s new?
The LG G3 OLED has all the premium features you would expect from an LG OLED and then some.
This TV was initially designed for wall mounting; While LG has ditched the “Gallery Series” naming convention of last year’s model, this is still a screen that can be proudly displayed like a painting in the Louvre.
The G3 has an amazingly slim frame and a ‘zero-gap’ design that helps the TV sit flush against the wall when wall-mounted (it comes with a special wall bracket). The body of the screen is made of a lightweight composite fiber to reduce weight compared to previous years. The G3 doesn’t come with a dedicated TV stand, although LG sells feet or a floor stand if you want your TV to stand on its own.
The main talking point of the G3 is its brightness. LG traditionally introduces new light-boosting technologies in its pricier G-series models before rolling those features out to smaller models, and this year is no different.
While the step-down LG C3 uses OLED Evo technology, only the G3 uses LG’s Brightness Booster Max technology, which according to LG “incorporates an all-new light control architecture and light boosting algorithms to boost brightness by up to 70 percent.” Brightness is mapped and controlled pixel by pixel, resulting in sharper, more realistic images.”
That 70% number is compared to traditional OLED as used in the LG B3 – the screens LG put in flagship TVs about 3 years ago – so it’s not quite as drastic as it sounds. But given OLED’s notoriously limited brightness, any ground gain on this front is welcome.
The G3 uses a new sixth-generation Alpha a9 AI processor, which should run much the same as previous models, with some upgrades to LG’s AI Picture Pro and AI Sound Pro modes, which optimize the audiovisual output depending on the content. watch again. The former offers “enhanced upscaling” and object detection, while the latter mimics a “virtual 9.1.2 surround sound” on the TV’s 3.1.2 channel speakers.
you get four HDMI 2.1 Ports, with one port supporting eARC for convenient two-way communication with a connected soundbar. There’s also the usual sub-10ms input lag, dedicated game modes, VRR support and bonus DolbyVision / Dolby Atmos Modes for the true cinephiles out there – alongside an updated webOS platform geared toward custom user profiles and a Quick Media Switching feature that switches between content sources more seamlessly.
The G3 and Z3 models have a built in ATSC 3.0 tuner to meet the latest signal standard in US broadcast television – and you won’t find that on the more affordable C3 / B3 models.
LG G3 OLED: what we think so far
Like its predecessors, the LG G3 OLED is the smart buy for cinephiles who want market-leading picture quality. Utilizing the latest brightness-boosting technology for amazingly bright highlights and vibrant color output, the G3’s OLED panel is tailor-made for flush wall mounting.
The LG G3 OLED isn’t a significant upgrade from TVs that came before it, but even small advances are good. LG’s OLED range is already an exceptional fleet of TVs, with stunning picture quality, plenty of high-tech specs and features to flatter gamers, movie buffs and casual viewers alike. While LG is experimenting with wireless screens and transparent TVs, it’s clear that most buyers are looking for a TV that does the job exceptionally well – and the G3 fits that brief with a dose of luxury design. We assume it will be one of the best tv on the planet this year.
