LG C1 OLED TV Review

The LG C1 OLED and the Sony A90J OLED are both amazing TVs. They each have OLED panels with near-infinite contrast ratios and perfect black levels. That said, the Sony can reach higher peaks of brightness in both SDR and HDR. The LG, however, is the better option for gaming since it has FreeSync support and lower input lag, while the Sony is G-SYNC compatible.

The Sony A80J OLED and the LG C1 OLED are amazing TVs capable of turning pixels off individually to produce deep inky blacks with a near-infinite contrast ratio. You can't go wrong with either, but they do have some differences. The LG offers a bit more for gamers, with two more HDMI 2.1 ports than the Sony and it has lower input lag. The Sony, however, has better out-of-the-box accuracy, although this can vary from unit to unit.

All in all, the LG C1 OLED is a step up from the LG C9 OLED. Because most OLED panels perform similarly, you can't really go wrong with the C9, but in the years since its release, LG has improved upon certain things that are apparent with C1, despite the fact that our unit falls short in certain areas like color accuracy and brightness due to panel variation. Most notably, gaming performance is improved on the C1, including better VRR with a wider range, more BFI options, and lower input lag. Still, if you can find the C9, it still offers amazing value.

The LG C1 OLED and the LG G1 OLED are both excellent OLEDs. They have similar features and picture quality, except the G1 uses LG's new evo panel. It allows it to get brighter in HDR, making small highlights pop. The G1 also has a unique design meant to sit flush against the wall, and it doesn't come with a stand like the C1. The G1 has better accuracy, but this can vary between units. However, overall the TVs are very similar, and if you aren't going to wall-mount it, the C1 is likely the better choice for you.

The Samsung S90C OLED is better than the LG C1 OLED. The LG model has one advantage over the Samsung TV: Dolby Vision support. Still, the Samsung is much brighter in HDR and SDR and is the more colorful of the two, so Dolby Vision alone doesn't compensate for the Samsung's image quality advantage. Plus, if you care about accuracy, the Samsung TV has you covered here, too, as it is much more accurate than the LG in SDR. The Samsung is also the better PC gaming TV due to its four 4k @ 144Hz HDMI ports, while the LG has four 4k @ 120Hz ports.

The LG B3 OLED is a bit better than the LG C1 OLED. They're very similar and about equally bright in HDR and SDR. However, the B3 has a few upgrades over the older C1, such as better image processing and advanced DTS audio passthrough, making it the more versatile of the two products. The C1 has four full 4k @ 120Hz HDMI ports, while the B3 is limited to two 4k @ 120Hz ports, so if you have a ton of HDMI 2.1 devices, the C1 is more accommodating. Otherwise, the B3 is a slight upgrade over its older cousin.

The LG B1 OLED and the LG C1 OLED sit alongside each other in the 2021 LG lineup. They have many of the same features and performance, but they use different processors, which we don't test. The C1 gets brighter, but the difference isn't very noticeable. The C1 also has a wider refresh rate range because it has low frame rate compensation that allows the VRR to drop below 40Hz, which the B1 doesn't have. The B1 has much better gradient handling, so there's less banding in HDR content.

The LG C1 OLED and the LG B2 OLED are similar OLEDs. The B2 is the better choice if you need something to use in a well-lit room because it gets brighter in SDR. However, their HDR brightness is similar, and the C1 has better gradient handling, so if you watch HDR content, it's better to go for the C1.

The LG A1 OLED and the LG C1 OLED deliver very similar picture quality but differ in the extra features available. The C1 is a better gaming TV, with four HDMI 2.1 ports, support for variable refresh rate technology (VRR), and a 120Hz refresh rate. For movie lovers, the C1 is also a slightly better choice, as it can remove judder from any source, and it has an optional Black Frame Insertion feature to help reduce persistence blur.

The LG A2 OLED and the LG C1 OLED are similar TVs in terms of picture quality, but the C1 has an advantage for gaming. It has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and VRR support, both of which the A2 doesn't have, meaning the C1 can take full advantage of the latest gaming consoles.

The LG C1 OLED and the Hisense U8G use very different panel technologies, each with strengths and weaknesses, so which one is better depends on your usage. The LG has a nearly infinite contrast ratio, so blacks are inky black in a dark room. The LG also has much better viewing angles, making it a better choice for a wide seating arrangement. On the other hand, the Hisense is much brighter, and unfortunately, the LG has a risk of burn-in with static content, which may be a concern for some people.

Although there aren't many differences between them overall, the LG G2 OLED is a bit better than the LG C1 OLED. The G2 is a lot brighter, especially when displaying small, bright highlights in HDR. The G2 has better smart features, including hands-free voice control, and the webOS smart interface on the G2 supports multiple user profiles. Finally, the G2's HDMI ports support 48Gbps bandwidth instead of the 40Gbps limit on the C1.

The LG C1 OLED and the Sony A80K/A80CK OLED are very similar TVs. They each have similar peak brightness and overall picture quality. The main advantage the LG has is that it has lower input lag for gaming, and if you're a PC gamer, it has FreeSync VRR support.

The LG GX OLED and the LG C1 OLED offer very similar performance overall. The biggest difference between them is design. The GX is more of a statement piece, extremely thin, and designed to sit flush against the wall. It doesn't even come with a stand out of the box—you have to buy one separately. In terms of performance, both TVs have OLED panels with stunning picture quality, but the C1 comes with the latest version of webOS and a redesigned Magic Remote, along with a new gaming setting to reduce input lag further. Both are amazing TVs.

The Sony A8H OLED and the LG C1 OLED are both excellent TVs that use OLED panels. That means they're both capable of turning pixels off individually to produce a near-infinite contrast ratio, ideal for watching movies in the dark. The LG is better suited for gaming since it supports VRR and HDMI 2.1 and has less input lag.

The Sony X90J and the LG C1 OLED are very different TVs. The Sony is an LED TV with a VA panel, while the LG is an OLED. The LG has a near-infinite contrast ratio and can produce much deeper blacks than the Sony. It has a wider color gamut, much quicker response times, and unlike the Sony, FreeSync works on it. Since the LG doesn't have a backlight, it doesn't have any blooming around objects in dark scenes like the Sony. It handles reflections better than the Sony, but it doesn't get as bright, so if you tend to watch TV in a well-lit room, the Sony might be a better choice. The LG has a much lower input lag, and unlike the Sony, it supports HDMI 2.1 on all of its ports.

The Samsung S95C OLED is better than the LG C1 OLED. Colors are more vibrant and lifelike on the Samsung due to its wider color gamut and better color volume, and there is less banding. The S95C also overcomes glare better in a bright room thanks to its higher SDR peak brightness, and highlights pop a lot more in HDR content thanks to its better HDR brightness.

The Samsung S95B OLED is a bit better than the LG C1 OLED overall. The Samsung can display a wider HDR color gamut, and colors are significantly brighter, but this also looks unnatural with certain content. On the other hand, the LG has better black levels in rooms with a bit of natural light, whereas the Samsung is really best enjoyed in a completely dark room. The LG supports Dolby Vision, and it delivers a slightly more accurate HDR experience.

The LG C1 OLED and the LG BX OLED perform similarly overall since they both use OLED panels with near-infinite contrast ratios, nearly instant response times, and wide viewing angles. However, the C1 is available in more sizes and gets a bit brighter in HDR. It also has four HDMI 2.1 ports, while the BX only has two.

The LG C1 OLED and the Samsung QN90A QLED are both excellent TVs, but they use different panels. The LG is an OLED with a near-infinite contrast ratio, nearly instant response time, and wide viewing angles. The Samsung has a VA panel, so it still has an excellent contrast ratio, but its viewing angles are only decent. OLEDs don't get as bright as LED TVs, and the Samsung uses Mini LED backlighting, allowing it to get exceptionally bright and making it better suited to very bright rooms.

The LG C1 OLED is better overall than the Hisense U9DG. The LG has much better motion handling, so it's a better choice for sports fans or gamers. The LG also has much better contrast, resulting in perfect blacks with no blooming around bright objects in dark scenes, and it has better reflection handling. Finally, the LG has better gaming features, with much lower input lag, and it doesn't skip frames with 4k @ 120Hz signals.

The LG C1 OLED and the TCL R745 QLED use different panel technologies, each with pros and cons. The LG has an OLED panel with a near-infinite contrast ratio, perfect black uniformity, and wide viewing angles. It also has HDMI 2.1 inputs, while the TCL is limited to HDMI 2.0, so you can only play 4k @ 120fps games on the LG. On the other hand, the TCL is an LED TV only available in an 85 inch size. It gets much brighter than the LG, so highlights pop more, and it has much better out-of-the-box accuracy, but this can vary between units. LED TVs like the TCL also don't suffer from the risk of permanent burn-in like OLEDs.

The LG C1 OLED delivers a better dark room viewing experience than the Samsung QN95B QLED, but the Samsung looks better than the LG in a bright room. The LG delivers incredibly deep, uniform blacks, with no blooming around bright objects in dark scenes. Its near-infinite contrast ratio helps it to deliver an incredible HDR experience, as bright highlights stand out incredibly well. The Samsung, on the other hand, gets significantly brighter, so it's a better choice for a bright room with lots of natural light.

The Sony A95K OLED and the LG C1 OLED are fantastic for different uses. If you primarily watch movies, the Sony TV is the better choice because of its better color volume and tone mapping, which displays a wider range of colors and makes them look more vivid. It also gets brighter, so bright highlights will stand out more. However, the LG C1 is better for gaming because of its lower input lag and four high-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports, versus the two on the Sony.

The Sony X900H and the LG C1 OLED are different types of TVs. The Sony has an LED panel while the LG has an OLED screen, and each has pros and cons. The OLED delivers perfect blacks thanks to its near-infinite contrast, and it has much wider viewing angles. However, the LED screen gets brighter and doesn't suffer from the risk of burn-in. In terms of features, the LG is better for gaming because it has FreeSync support, which the Sony doesn't have.

The LG C1 OLED is much better than the Samsung QN85B QLED. The LG has a near-infinite contrast ratio, resulting in much deeper blacks with no blooming around bright objects. The LG also has much better reflection handling and better gaming performance thanks to its nearly instantaneous response time. The Samsung is a lot brighter, so it can better handle glare in a bright room. However, it has worse picture quality overall.

The LG C1 OLED and the LG QNED90 use different panel technologies, each with strengths and weaknesses. The C1 uses an OLED panel, and as such, has a nearly infinite contrast ratio and no blooming in dark scenes, without the need for a local dimming feature. The QNED90, on the other hand, uses an LED backlight, so it doesn't look as good in the dark, but it's much brighter, so it might be a better choice for a bright room.

The Sony X950H and the LG C1 OLED are two high-end TVs with different panel types. The LG's OLED panel has a near-infinite contrast ratio for deep blacks and has wider viewing angles, but the LED panel on the Sony gets brighter and doesn't have the risk of permanent burn-in. The LG is a much better gaming TV because it has HDMI 2.1 inputs and VRR support, which the Sony doesn't have.

The LG C1 OLED is better overall than the Samsung Q80/Q80A QLED. The LG's OLED panel produces much deeper blacks because it has a near-infinite contrast, and there's no blooming around bright objects. The Samsung has an LED panel that gets much brighter, and it's immune to burn-in. Even though the Samsung has an IPS-like panel with wide viewing angles, the viewing angles are still better on the LG. They have the same gaming features with VRR support, but motion looks better on the LG due to the quick response time.

The LG C1 OLED is much better than the TCL 6 Series/R646 2021 QLED. The LG has a near-infinite contrast ratio, resulting in deep inky blacks in a dark room with no distracting blooming around bright objects. The LG also has much better motion handling than the TCL because it has a near-instantaneous response time. The TCL gets a lot brighter in SDR, meaning it can handle more glare. However, it has worse picture quality overall.

The Samsung Q90/Q90T QLED and the LG C1 OLED are excellent TVs, but they use different panel types. The LG has an OLED panel with a near-infinite contrast because it can turn off individual pixels, and there's no blooming around bright objects. It also has wider viewing angles and a quicker response time than the Samsung. On the other side, the Samsung gets much brighter because it has an LED panel, making it a better choice for well-lit rooms. Also, LED TVs appear to be immune to burn-in, unlike OLEDs.

The LG C1 OLED is much better than the Samsung AU8000. The LG is a high-end TV with an OLED panel with a near-infinite contrast ratio, perfect black uniformity, and wide viewing angles. The LG also has more gaming features like HDMI 2.1 and VRR support to reduce screen tearing.

The LG C1 OLED is much better overall than the Samsung Q70/Q70A QLED. The LG has an OLED panel with a much higher contrast ratio for deeper blacks, and it also has wider viewing angles and a quicker response time. However, the LED panel on the Samsung gets brighter in SDR, making it a better choice for well-lit rooms, and it won't burn in like an OLED.

The LG C1 OLED is much better than the Sony X80J, but they're different types of TVs. The LG has an OLED panel with a near-infinite contrast ratio and perfect black uniformity. It also has many more gaming features like HDMI 2.1 inputs, a 120Hz panel, and VRR support. The LG is better for watching HDR content because it displays a wider color gamut and gets brighter in HDR. The main advantage the Sony has is that it doesn't suffer from the risk of permanent burn-in like on OLEDs.

The LG C1 OLED is much better overall than the Samsung Q60/Q60A QLED. The LG is a high-end TV with an OLED panel that has a near-infinite contrast ratio, but the Samsung is an entry-level QLED with a brighter LED panel. The LG has many more gaming features like VRR support, HDMI 2.1 inputs, and a much quicker response time. On the other side, LED panels are immune to permanent burn-in, which OLEDs aren't.

The LG C1 OLED and the TCL 6 Series/R635 2020 QLED are different types of TVs. The LG has an OLED panel with a near-infinite contrast, perfect black uniformity, and wider viewing angles. It also has HDMI 2.1 inputs, allowing you to play 4k games up to 120 fps, while the TCL is limited to 4k @ 60 fps gaming. However, the TCL has an LED panel that gets brighter, and it doesn't suffer from the risk of permanent burn-in like the LG.

The LG C1 OLED is much better than the Hisense H9G. The LG delivers much better dark room performance thanks to its near-infinite contrast ratio, resulting in deep blacks with perfect uniformity. The LG is also better for gaming because it has advanced features like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, meaning you can play 4k games up to 120Hz, and it also has VRR support to reduce screen tearing. The Hisense is a lot brighter, so it can handle more glare in a bright room, but it delivers worse picture quality overall.

The LG C1 OLED and the Samsung QN85B QLED use different panel types, each with strengths and weaknesses. The Samsung looks best in a bright room, as it has high peak brightness to overcome glare, but low contrast, so blacks look gray in a dark room. On the other hand, the LG's OLED panel has a near-infinite contrast ratio, so blacks look deep and uniform in a black room. The LG also looks good in a bright room, but it's not as bright as the Samsung.

For the most part, the LG C1 OLED is better than the Samsung Q80/Q80T QLED, but they use different panel technologies. While the OLED panel on the LG delivers much deeper and more uniform blacks, the Samsung gets brighter and doesn't suffer from the risk of permanent burn-in. The LG also has wider viewing angles than the Samsung. They each have HDMI 2.1 inputs and VRR support for gaming, but motion looks smoother on the LG thanks to the near-instantaneous response time.

The LG C1 OLED is very different from the Samsung QN900A 8k QLED since they use different panels. The Samsung is an 8k TV with a VA panel, while the LG is a 4k OLED. That said, 8k content still isn't widespread, so it's not worth the investment at this point. The LG also has a near-infinite contrast ratio, allowing it to produce deep blacks with no blooming, while the Samsung has a surprisingly low native contrast ratio and has some issues with blooming. All in all, the LG offers more value.

The LG C1 OLED and the LG NANO75 2021 use different panel technologies, each with strengths and weaknesses. The C1 uses an OLED panel, and it has perfect, uniform blacks with no blooming, wide viewing angles, and a nearly instantaneous response time. Unfortunately, this comes with a small risk of permanent burn-in. The C1 is better than the NANO75 2021 in almost every way, but the NANO75 2021 is immune from burn-in.

The LG C1 OLED is much better than the Hisense A6G. The LG displays perfect blacks, with no blooming or uniformity issues, making it a better choice in a dark room. The LG also has much better reflection handling, higher peak brightness, and a nearly instantaneous response time.

The LG C1 OLED is a much better TV than the LG NANO85 2021. The C1 delivers significantly better picture quality as it delivers deeper blacks with perfect black uniformity, and it gets brighter in HDR for a better HDR viewing experience. The C1 also has much better reflection handling, meaning glare won't be an issue in most well-lit rooms. Even though they each have the same gaming features like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and VRR support, the C1 is better for gaming due to the lower input lag and quicker response time.

Although the LG C1 OLED and the Sony X85J use very different panel technologies, the LG is much better for most people. The LG delivers a perfect dark-room experience, with true inky blacks and perfect uniformity. The LG also has much better viewing angles and better reflection handling. On the other hand, the Sony is brighter, and unlike the LG, there's no risk of permanent burn-in with static content.

The LG C1 OLED is a high-end TV that's much better than the TCL 4 Series/S446 2021. The LG has an OLED panel that displays perfect blacks with no blooming around bright objects, and it has wider viewing angles. It also has a bunch more gaming features like a 120Hz panel and HDMI 2.1 inputs, allowing you to play high-frame-rate games, and it has better motion handling. The one advantage that the TCL has over the LG is that LED TVs like this one won't suffer from burn-in like on OLEDs.

The LG C1 OLED and the LG NANO99 8k 2021 are different types of TVs. The C1 is a 4k OLED TV with much better dark room performance because it delivers perfect blacks, while the NANO99 is an 8k LED TV that gets brighter in SDR. The C1 has a few more gaming features like VRR support and a near-instantaneous response time, and it also has a slightly lower input lag. The C1 also displays a much wider color gamut for HDR, but the NANO99 has much better out-of-the-box accuracy, but this can vary between units. Also, the NANO99 doesn't suffer from the risk of permanent burn-in like the C1.

The LG C1 OLED is much better than the LG NANO90 2021. The C1 has a near-infinite contrast ratio for perfect blacks, and there's no blooming around bright objects. The C1 also has wider viewing angles, which is great if you have a large seating area, and it has better gaming performance thanks to its nearly instantaneous response time.

The LG C1 OLED and the Sony X91J are different types of TVs. The LG has an OLED panel with a near-infinite contrast ratio for deep blacks and wide viewing angles, and the Sony has an LED panel that gets brighter and doesn't suffer from the risk of permanent burn-in. The Sony is available in an 85 inch size only, while the LG is available in a variety of sizes, including an 83 inch model. The LG is better for gaming because it has better motion handling. The LG also has lower input lag for a more responsive gaming experience, and it also has much better reflection handling.

The LG C1 OLED and the Vizio M6 Series Quantum 2021 are very different TVs. The LG is a high-end TV with an OLED panel with a near-infinite contrast ratio, perfect black uniformity, and wide viewing angles. It has HDMI 2.1 inputs, allowing you to play 4k games up to 120 fps, while the Vizio has HDMI 2.0 inputs, meaning you can play 4k games up to 60 fps, and it's also limited to a 60Hz panel. The Vizio is an entry-level LED model, so the only advantage over the LG is that it doesn't suffer from the risk of permanent like an OLED.

The LG C1 OLED and the TCL 6 Series/R648 2021 8k QLED are different types of TVs. The LG is a 4k TV with an OLED screen, so it has much better contrast, better uniformity, wider viewing angles, and a quicker response time than the LED panel on the TCL. Since the LG is a 4k TV, it displays native 4k resolution better than the 8k TCL because it doesn't have to upscale it. On the other hand, the TCL's higher resolution supports 8k signals, and it gets much brighter, so highlights pop more in HDR. The TCL also doesn't suffer from the risk of permanent burn-in like the LG.

The LG C1 OLED and the Sony X95J use different panel technologies, each with strengths and weaknesses. The LG delivers a much better dark room viewing experience, as it has perfect uniformity with inky blacks. The LG is better for gaming, with a good selection of additional gaming features. On the other hand, some people might prefer the Sony for watching HDR movies, as it's much brighter, and many people prefer the processing on Sony TVs, although this isn't something we can test for at the moment.

The LG OLED Flex and the LG C1 OLED are very similar, minus the Flex's ability to curve. The Flex gets a bit brighter in both HDR and SDR and has slightly better reflection handling to handle glare and bright rooms better than the C1. The Flex is better at smoothing low-quality content, but the C1 is no slouch. Overall they're very similar TVs, so price and screen size options are likely to be the primary factor in choosing between them.

The LG C1 OLED and the Vizio P Series Quantum 2021 are different types of TVs. The LG has an OLED panel with a near-infinite contrast, perfect black uniformity, and wide viewing angles. The LG also has a much faster response time for better motion handling, and even though they each have similar gaming features, there are fewer bugs on the LG, providing a better gaming experience. On the other hand, the Vizio is an LED TV that gets much brighter so highlights pop in HDR, and it doesn't have the risk of permanent burn-in like OLEDs.

The LG C1 OLED and the Hisense U800GR 8k are two different types of TVs. The LG is a 4k TV with an OLED panel, resulting in a near-infinite contrast ratio, perfect black uniformity, and wide viewing angles. It also has a quicker response time and lower input lag than the Hisense. On the other hand, the Hisense is an 8k TV with an LED panel that gets brighter in SDR, and it doesn't suffer from the permanent burn-in risk that OLEDs have. Also, the Hisense is only available in a 75 inch size, while the LG is available in a wide range of sizes.

Although the LG C1 OLED and the Sharp AQUOS FS1 OLED are similar TVs, the LG is better in most ways. The LG has many features that the Sharp model doesn’t, like a BFI feature, HDMI bandwidth on all four ports, and better image processing. The LG is also a bit brighter than the Sharp, so it can fight a bit more glare in a room with lights on when watching SDR content, and highlights pop more in HDR content. However, the Sharp is much more accurate pre-calibration, so it's better if you care about accuracy and don't want to get your TV calibrated.

The LG C1 OLED and the Vizio M7 Series Quantum 2021 are different types of TVs. The LG has an OLED panel with a near-infinite contrast ratio, perfect black uniformity, and wide viewing angles. The LG also has more gaming features like HDMI 2.1 inputs and a 120Hz panel, allowing you to game in 4k up to 120fps, and it has a near-instantaneous response time. On the other hand, the Vizio has much better out-of-the-box accuracy, but this can vary between units. It's also an LED panel that doesn't have the burn-in risk associated with OLEDs.