If you're looking for a compact OLED TV that definitively won't break the bank, then look no further. LG's entry-level model for 2024, the 48-inch B4, was already considered a great value TV when it launched; however, a fresh discount which drops the price even further makes this a seriously tempting TV for tight spaces or gamers who want a fully-featured monitor alternative.
Originally launching for £899, this discount at Richer Sounds drops the price to just £649 – that's an outrageously good price for an OLED TV, especially when we take into consideration the B4's upgraded feature set. Richer Sounds is currently advertising it at £699, however, a note on the product page states that you'll get another automatic £50 reduction once you add the B4 to your basket.
Other OLEDs of this size currently cost considerably more; for example, Samsung's 48-inch S90D is available for £899, while LG's own step-up C4 equivalent retails for a whopping £1099.
Note that we haven't reviewed the B4, however, based on our review of 2023's B3 OLED and the Award-winning 48-inch C4, we have it on good authority that this B4 should impress. LG has a consistent track record for delivering excellent picture quality and impressive features across its OLED lineup, and the B4 is (on paper) no exception.
Getting the benefits of OLED, including pixel-level lighting control and supreme contrast, at this price is a rare treat. You can expect perfect black levels thanks to the OLED panel technology and, while this isn't one of LG's brighter OLED Evo panels, LG promises that it will "shine with lifelike colours".
The B4's feature set is where it truly excels, as LG gave it a major overhaul for 2024. First and foremost is the upgraded chipset, LG's Alpha 8 AI Processor to be exact, which drives a host of picture and sound-enhancing features. This includes the ability to intelligently tweak the settings to best suit the content you're watching, as well as adapting the sound based on your environment.
Gaming performance also gets a major boost, thanks to the inclusion of four full bandwidth HDMI 2.1 sockets, up from two on the previous generation model. They can all handle 4K/120Hz signals with VRR and ALLM, while LG's excellent Game Optimiser feature sports a handy menu system that allows you to quickly adapt settings and see crucial information such as frame rate at a glance.
You'd be hard-pressed to find a gaming display with these credentials, alongside the built-in webOS streaming platform, HDMI eARC socket for pairing external sound systems and promised four years of software updates. You also get the benefit of Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos support, which is scarcely found in the realm of gaming monitors.
And, while 48 inches might be stretching the limits of desktop display sizes, you can certainly get away with it being a monitor-style display if you have a sturdy and spacious desk.
Richer Sounds' deal that drops the B4's price to £649 is a seriously tempting offer; don't hesitate if you're after a compact OLED at a bargain price.
MORE:
Read our full LG OLED48C4 review
As well as our LG B3 OLED review
Check out our picks for the best OLED TVs
