It couldn’t be better: the LG OLED G3 is the non-plus ultra among 4K TVs and is currently heavily discounted at MediaMarkt

If you ask yourself what the best 4K TV in the world is, you will quickly arrive at LG OLED G3. The television performed excellently in various tests and took first place in many best lists. No wonder, because the image of the flagship is at reference level.

MyMediaMarkt customers can currently get the 55-inch version (139 centimeters) of the LG OLED G3 45 percent cheaper as part of the voucher booklet promotion. Compared to the recommended retail price you save more than 1,200 euros and pays only 1,529.15 euros.

LG OLED G3: This is what the premium TV can do

During the testing of Hifi.de And Computer image The LG OLED G3 achieves top scores in all cases. Otherwise, only the slightly cheaper one can do this Samsung S95C*, which, however, does not support Dolby Vision. Netflix content is displayed slightly more brilliantly by the LG.

There is almost nothing to complain about the G3. The display is an absolute stunner and offers brilliant colors and extremely high contrasts. Thanks to the Mico Lens Array (MLA), the maximum brightness is 1,500 nits and therefore falls within the range of high-end QLED televisions. In addition, there is a very strong anti-reflective coating, which makes watching films and series an experience, even in daylight.

Only when it comes to displaying moving images does the G3 have to make compromises. Sony and Samsung offer better transitions and fewer artifacts here. The differences but are marginal and are only noticeable when compared side by side.

Four times HDMI 2.1 and an ingenious setting mode

Furthermore, the LG OLED G3 offers everything you would expect from a high-end television. The connections are plentiful. There are four HDMI 2.1 connections for 120 Hz signals, VRR and ALLM for maximum gaming fun with consoles and eARC for connecting a soundbar or sound system including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

The Smart TV system also works smoothly and is clearly designed. Voice commands can be given via Alexa or LG ThinQ. This is a great feature personalized image assistant, which gives you images from which you can choose the image that appeals to you most. Based on your preferences, the G3 creates the best picture mode for you.

By the way: according to tests, the G3 sounds good for a television that is only three centimeters thick quite good. Yet you cannot ignore a soundbar or sound system. LG also has to accept the lack of a stand as a point of criticism. An ultra-flat wall bracket is included in the delivery, with which the OLED television is perfectly positioned on the wall.

LG OLED C3 as a cheap alternative

A cheap alternative to the LG OLED G3 is the LG OLED C3which is currently available at MediaMarkt for only 1,274.15 euros.

The C3 does the stripped-down version of the flagship. The biggest difference is the lack of micro lenses (MLA), which means the C3 does not shine as brightly as the G3. The G3 also has a better anti-reflective coating than the C3. Otherwise, both LG televisions are equally well equipped. The bottom line is that with the G3 you pay 250 euros more for a better image, especially in daylight.