The color palette is wide-ranging and realistic, and the LG manages to look vivid and vibrant even in low-light scenes. Edge definition is smooth and depth of field is quite astonishing at times. Even the most challenging movements can be handled without alarm, and in the most critical moments, the M4 minimizes artifacts and image noise.
A similar effect occurs in gaming. The M4 delivers a smooth, immersive experience in Game Optimizer mode: responsiveness is razor-sharp, keeping images stutter-free and tear-free, and taking full advantage of its rich color palette and contrast capabilities to optimize lighting effects and likes. It seems almost decadent to enjoy all these immersive and engaging experiences from a TV that seems to be connected only to an electrical outlet.
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LG's WebOS smart TV interface has undergone some minor changes in the form of WebOS 24, but despite more overt advertising, it's still one of the more logical and usable interfaces. Whether you use the Wii-like Magic Remote (which will be familiar to anyone who's used an LG TV in the past decade or so), the ThinQ Control app, or take advantage of built-in Amazon Alexa voice control, it's easy to get what you want. .
So far, impressive. When you add in some predictably solid build quality, impeccable finish standards and a beautifully slim profile, the LG M4 pretty much ticks all the boxes. In fact, the only not-so-pleasant thing about it is the sound it makes.
Apparently, the M4 is far from the only OLED TV whose sound isn't as exciting as its picture. But considering it's powered by 60 watts of power and drives a 4.2-channel speaker array, the tentative, boneless sound quality has to be disappointing. Clarity is pretty good, and the Clear Voice Pro feature that uses AI voice-reproducing technology definitely keeps conversations clear and easy to understand, but there's very little low-frequency content.
But honestly, this is probably a moot point. It seems unlikely that anyone considering spending more than $4,000 on a 65-inch TV wouldn't budget for a sound system that works reasonably well. When you consider that the M4 is compatible with LG's WOW Orchestra feature, which allows screen speakers to join an LG soundbar rather than being covered by it, it's a no-brainer to buy one to do the job right.
Yes, adding a soundbar or other speaker system (they can sit on the wall, too!) doesn't quite fit in with the whole zero-clutter vibe, but that's not the screen's fault. Basically no modern TV comes with good speakers. Just ask your interior designer to plan some in-wall speakers, or install a soundbar somewhere.
Let's not forget that the replacement regular OLED TV you're probably considering will most likely also need some sound assistance, and will definitely need a bunch of cables running to the back of it to function properly. This means the M4 remains a unique product and a great TV. If you don't need wireless connectivity, you can skip it, but if you do, this is the only game in town. Lucky for us, it looks great.