Best Buy Cuts 83-Inch LG Evo M3 OLED to $2,399.99 From $5,500

Q: Can a wireless TV box truly handle hardcore gaming without lag, or is this premium feature actually a hidden flaw?

Yes—for most serious console gaming, LG’s wireless Zero Connect box appears to be a real strength, not a hidden flaw, though it is not the ideal choice for the most latency-sensitive competitive players. The key point is that LG did not make the TV itself run on Wi‑Fi in the usual sense. The M3 uses a dedicated wireless link between the Zero Connect box and the panel, and LG rates it for 4K at up to 120Hz. The set also supports the gaming features that matter most in practice: HDMI 2.1, VRR, G‑SYNC, FreeSync Premium and ALLM. Those are not the specs of a product designed only for casual viewing. That said, “hardcore gaming” depends on what kind of gamer you are. For PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X owners playing fast single-player titles, shooters, sports games or online multiplayer at a high level, the M3 should be capable enough if the wireless connection is stable and the box is placed properly within range. The OLED panel’s fast response time and LG’s generally low input lag help. The potential weakness is edge-case performance. Any wireless link adds another point of failure: interference, placement issues, line-of-sight limitations or occasional handshake quirks. For esports players using a gaming monitor at a desk, even small added latency or instability can matter. So the premium wireless feature is not inherently a flaw. It is a smart convenience feature with some tradeoffs, best suited to high-end living-room gaming rather than elite tournament play.

1 articles · Updated · IGN · Aug 14

$2,399.99 gets buyers an 83-inch LG Evo M3 4K OLED at Best Buy with free shipping, a rare discount on LG’s premium wireless TV line.
The deal marks a roughly 56% drop from the model’s $5,500 launch price in August 2023, putting an M-series set near far cheaper tiers.
LG’s M3 pairs the same panel used in the G3 with a Zero Connect box that sends 4K video at up to 120Hz from as far as 30 feet away.
That setup leaves only a power cable at the screen, while the TV still includes gaming features such as a native 120Hz panel, three HDMI 2.1 ports and a 5-year panel warranty.
The sale also highlights a value gap inside LG’s lineup: the newer 83-inch G5 costs about $5,000, while the M3 still offers MLA brightness tech absent from the recent C5.