LG83 inch Class C4 Series OLED evo 4K HDR Smart TV - OLED83C4P

Premium Price, Surprisingly Ordinary Performance

I recently purchased this 42-inch “top of the range” television with high expectations, given the marketing hype and premium positioning. Unfortunately, while it looks impressive on paper, the overall experience has been surprisingly underwhelming. First, the absence of a mute button on the remote control is baffling. For a flagship model, omitting such a basic and universally used function feels like a major oversight. Adjusting the volume down manually every time you need silence is inconvenient and unnecessarily frustrating. Second, one of the inbuilt apps — and one that I use regularly — consistently relocates itself from the main selection list. This means repeatedly searching for it or reorganising the interface. For a supposedly premium smart TV, the user interface should feel seamless and intuitive, not unpredictable. Most disappointing of all, despite all the marketing promises, the television itself is very ordinary. The picture quality is fine, but not exceptional. The sound is adequate, but nothing remarkable. There’s nothing about the viewing experience that justifies the “top of the range” label or price point. In summary, while the television functions adequately, it falls well short of expectations for a flagship model. Basic usability issues combined with a very average overall performance make it hard to recommend at its premium price.