LG lowers the price of entry for an 8K OLED TV—to $13,000

Enlarge / LG's prior 8K OLED TV (pictured) started at $19,999.99. (credit: LG)

8K TVs aren't very popular yet. There's limited content to watch on them, and the difference between 4K and 8K can be hard to spot in a home theater setup. But perhaps the most obvious obstacle is cost. And if you throw OLED into the mix, the price tag becomes astronomical. LG's current 8K OLED TV proves that with a starting price of $20,000. The company's 2022 models will be a touch less expensive, though they're still out of reach for most consumers.

After announcing the Z2 series of 8K OLED TVs in January, LG said on Monday that the Z2 TVs will release in April. The 76.7-inch TV will come in at $12,999, while the 87.6-inch model will cost $24,999. That's $7,000 cheaper than 2020's ZX 76.7-inch 8K OLED TV and $5,000 cheaper than the 88-inch class.

LG's upcoming Z2 lineup is pricey, but the sets are among the only options if you want 8K in contrast-rich OLED. B&O's 8K OLED TV starts at $18,125 for 65 inches. Samsung's 8K TVs use a Mini LED backlight, but the 2022 Neo QLED is $6,500 for an 84.5-inch model. The 74.5-inch version, meanwhile, costs $4,700.

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