Do Expensive TVs Matter?

Sometimes, expensive purchases are more about status than quality, like AMIRI t-shirts. However, certain high-cost items, especially in technology, prove their worth. That’s why I have no regrets about buying the LG C4. This TV released in March 2024 for $2600 and I just bought it for $1700 including tax and shipping. 

$1700 is still a lot of money for a TV. I researched the best OLED and my decision came down to comparing the C4 to the G4. And while I could have waited for the C5 or the G5 to release soon, I didn’t want to spend over $2,000 for a 65 inch TV.

But once I turned on this TV I was instantly blown away at the color depth. These are the deepest blacks I’ve ever seen. Watching Moana with my daughter, a film I’ve seen countless times, felt entirely new. It made me want to rewatch all of my favorite movies. 

Remember the days when you looked at a TV in Best Buy and thought why your TV never look that good at home? Well, the C4 looks like the display TVs. Paired with my Vizio sound bar, I finally got a quality home theater system.

The only change I’d consider is a larger size—an 85-inch would fill more wall space. This TV’s visuals are so stunning that even an MLS game became engaging, with the referee’s highlighter jersey and lush green field popping vividly. I’m convinced the colors surpass what spectators see live, and I can’t wait to watch the NFL season on this TV. 

I haven’t connected my Xbox yet, as I’ve preferred gaming monitors for competitive titles like Call of Duty. However, I’m confident sports games like Madden or NBA 2K would look spectacular. Our previous TV, a 4K UHD purchased on Black Friday, served us well until it developed colored lines after six years. Despite multiple calibrations, its colors never impressed for movies or sports.

The C4, however, requires no tweaking. Its optimized picture settings deliver flawless results across content. Even my non-tech savvy wife noticed that the C4 is more premium than our other TVs. I invested an extra $300 for a three-year extended warranty, though I’m confident in its durability, given my last TV’s longevity despite being less premium.

I won’t upgrade all my TVs to OLED, but for our main entertainment room, I’ll always choose the best. When the C4 is in use, my mini LED iPad Pro, with better picture quality than my other TVs, is a great alternative. Despite TVs being better at preventing burn-in, I’m still selective about what I watch on it, treating it like a luxury item reserved for special viewing experiences.

Having a home theater experience is something I always wanted but always thought it was a specialty reserved for rich folk. You don’t need a dedicated built theater room to have a theater experience. With an 85 inch OLED, home theater sound system, and theater style seating, you can have a great theater experience for $5k or less.