LG C3 OLED TV Review

The LG C3 OLED and the LG B3 OLED are similar TVs with nearly identical feature sets, but the C3 is better overall. The C3 gets much brighter in HDR and SDR, has better image processing due to its better 4k processor, and has four full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth ports. Inversely, the B3 has two HDMI 2.1 bandwidth ports, one of which also doubles as the eARC port, so you'll need to buy an HDMI 2.1 switch if you have multiple HDMI 2.1 devices.

The Samsung S90D/S90DD OLED is mostly better than the LG C3 OLED. The Samsung has a wider color gamut, so colors are more accurate and lifelike, and it can display colors brighter due to its better color volume. The Samsung also has better HDR brightness, so bright highlights stand out more in HDR content. However, the LG is brighter in SDR, so it overcomes more glare in a bright room. The LG also has better low-quality content smoothing, so it's the better option if you regularly watch DVDs or lower-quality streams, and if you collect Blu-rays, the LG is the better choice due to its Dolby Vision and DTS audio support. 

The LG C3 OLED is essentially just a brighter version of the LG C1 OLED. The extra brightness of the C3 in SDR makes it a much better choice for use in a bright room, as it can overcome more glare than the C1. Highlights in HDR content also pop much more on the C3 due to its much better HDR brightness, so HDR content is more impactful. The smallest sized C1 is a 48-inch model, but the C3 also comes in a smaller 43-inch model, which is great if you plan to use the TV as a PC monitor.

The LG C3 OLED and the Samsung S90C OLED are similar TVs occupying the same market position. Of the two, the Samsung is the better gaming TV and slightly better overall TV, while the LG is the better TV for movie fans. The Samsung has a wider color gamut and gets brighter than the LG, especially in HDR; not only that, but it also maintains its HDR brightness better in Game Mode. It also supports 4k @ 144Hz (120Hz on the 83-inch model), while the LG is limited to 4k @ 120Hz. However, the LG supports DTS audio formats and Dolby Vision, making it great for Blu-ray fans. It also has better low-quality content smoothing than the Samsung TV, making it better for watching streaming content, especially in low-bitrate situations.

The LG G4 OLED is better than the LG C3 OLED. The G4 gets brighter overall, so it overcomes more glare in a bright room while watching SDR content, and highlights pop more in HDR content. The G4 also maintains its HDR brightness much better in Game Mode, so you don't have to trade in brightness for performance when gaming. The G4 has better color volume, so it can display colors brighter, and there is less banding in colors. Finally, the G4 supports up to 4k @ 144Hz, so it's the better option for PC gamers with high-end graphics cards.

The LG C3 OLED is better than the LG CX OLED. The C3 gets brighter in both HDR and SDR, so highlights pop more in HDR content, and it can overcome more glare in a bright room when watching SDR content. The C3 also has better color volume, so it can display brighter and more saturated colors. On top of that, the C3 is better for gamers due to its lower input lag.

The LG C3 OLED is mostly better than the Hisense U8/U8N, although they excel in different contexts. The LG’s OLED panel delivers perfect blacks next to bright highlights, with no blooming or lighting zone transitions, making it the perfect choice to use in a dark room. While it’s still bright enough for many brighter rooms, it can’t match the Hisense’s peak brightness in HDR and SDR, making the Hisense the best choice of the two for use in that context. For gamers the LG is the better option due to its nearly instantaneous response time, and 4k @ 120Hz support on all four HDMI ports. Still, while the Hisense can’t match the LG when it comes to response time, it does offer 4k @ 144Hz on two ports, making it possibly more interesting for PC gamers with powerful rigs.

The LG C3 OLED is better than the Samsung S85D OLED. The LG is the brighter TV overall, so it overcomes more glare in a bright room while watching SDR content, and highlights stand out more in HDR content. The LG is more accurate in SDR due to its better pre-calibration accuracy, and it does a better job smoothing out low-quality content. If you collect physical media, the LG is the better option due to its DTS audio support, and it supports the Dolby Vision HDR format used by many streaming services and 4k Blu-rays.

The LG C3 OLED and Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED are closely matched. The LG is a bit brighter in HDR content, but inversely, the Sony is brighter than the LG in their respective Game Modes. Regarding SDR accuracy, the LG model is more accurate than the Sony out-of-the-box, but the Sony does have slightly better image processing overall. If you own multiple HDMI 2.1 devices, the LG has a small edge there, as it has four full HDMI 2.1 ports with up to 4k @ 120Hz support. The Sony is limited to two HDMI 2.1 ports, one of which doubles as the eARC port, so you lose it if you have a connected soundbar.

The LG C3 OLED is better than the Sony X90L/X90CL. The LG has inky blacks thanks to its nearly infinite contrast ratio and perfect black uniformity, and it has more lifelike colors thanks to its wider color gamut. The image on the LG barely degrades from the sides due to its wider viewing angle, so it's the better option for watching TV with friends. When it comes to gaming, the LG is also better due to its faster response time, lower input lag, and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four ports.

The LG C3 OLED is better than the TCL QM8/QM851G QLED, but they excel in different room conditions. Being an OLED, the LG is fantastic in dark rooms due to its near-infinite contrast, with no blooming or lighting zone transitions. The TCL, however, is far brighter in HDR and SDR, making it the better choice in brighter rooms. Still, the LG is more accurate in HDR and SDR, has better image processing, and is the better gaming TV due to its near instantaneous response time, so it doesn't really have any weaknesses outside of its lower brightness.

The LG C3 OLED is better than the Sony A80L OLED for all but the most hardcore home entertainment enthusiasts. They both use WOLED panels, but the LG is brighter in both HDR and SDR and maintains its brightness better in Game Mode. The LG also has FreeSync support and slightly lower input lag than the Sony, so it's better for gamers. They both support advanced audio and video formats like DTS and Dolby Vision. The only edge the Sony has is in its processing capabilities; typical of Sony, it's class-leading when upscaling low-resolution or smoothing low-quality content. While the LG isn't quite up to the level of the Sony in terms of image processing, it's certainly no slouch in that department, making it the better TV for most people.

The LG C3 OLED is better than the Sony BRAVIA 7 QLED, but they excel in different room conditions. The LG's OLED panel gives it far superior contrast to the already fantastic contrast of the Sony, giving the LG the edge when watching movies in dark rooms. The Sony is, however, noticeably brighter in HDR and SDR. Unfortunately, its reflection handling is noticeably worse than that of the LG, so even though the Sony pops more in bright rooms, it's closer than expected due to the LG's fantastic screen coating. The LG does have a much wider viewing angle, so it's better for wide seating arrangements.

The LG G2 OLED and the LG C3 OLED are comparable TVs, each with their particularities. The G2 doesn't come with a stand but a slim wall mount is included in the box. It also has a fully flat profile that lets the TV be completely flush with the wall when wall-mounted. The G2 can also get a bit brighter than the C3; however, you won't see much difference in actual usage. The C3 supports DTS audio formats while the G2 doesn't, so the newer model is a better fit for a home entertainment setup. 

The Samsung S95D OLED is mostly better than the LG C3 OLED. The Samsung gets brighter in HDR, so highlights in HDR content stand out more, and it has better color volume, so colors are more vibrant and lifelike and can be displayed brighter. The Samsung supports up to 4k @ 144Hz, so it's the better option for PC gamers with high-end graphics cards. However, the LG supports Dolby Vision and DTS audio formats, so it's the better option for those who want to take full advantage of their 4k Blu-rays.

The Samsung S95C OLED is better than the LG C3 OLED. The Samsung is brighter than the LG and can hold onto its brightness much better than the LG in Game Mode. The Samsung has a much wider color gamut than the LG; it can output bright, vibrant colors, making the TV pop. It also has much better HDR gradient handling than the LG, so you won't notice annoying banding in scenes with color gradients. The LG does have better low-resolution upscaling, so it will do a better job with low-resolution content or streaming content at low bitrates. The LG also supports every audio format, including DTS, so it's the better overall TV for a home entertainment setup.

The LG C3 OLED is a better version of the LG C9 OLED. The C3 is brighter in both SDR and HDR, so it overcomes more glare in a well-lit room while watching SDR content, and highlights in HDR content stand out more. The C3 is also capable of up to 4k @ 120Hz, so it's the better option to pair with modern gaming consoles.

The Samsung S95B OLED is better than the LG C3 OLED. The Samsung TV is brighter than the LG in most usage. However, it can hold onto its brightness much better than the LG in Game Mode. The Samsung has a much wider color gamut than the LG; it can output vibrant, saturated colors, making the TV really pop. It also has much better HDR gradient handling than the LG, so you won't notice annoying banding in scenes with color gradients. The LG does have better low-resolution upscaling, so it will do a better job with low-resolution content or streaming content at low bitrates. The LG also supports every audio format, including DTS, so it's the better overall TV for a home entertainment setup.

The LG B2 OLED and the LG C3 OLED are similar, but the C3 is slightly better in all areas. The C3 is noticeably brighter in HDR, although not by a wide margin. The C3 also has better image processing, and unlike the B3, it can passthrough advanced DTS audio formats, a great feature for those who prefer to watch content from physical media. The newer C3 is also better if you have a lot of HDMI 2.1 devices, as it has four HDMI 2.1 bandwidth ports, while the B2 only has two.

The LG C3 OLED is better than the Samsung QN90C/QN90CD QLED in most ways. The LG's wider viewing angle makes it better for watching TV with friends, its wider color gamut delivers more lifelike colors, and its nearly infinite contrast ratio and perfect black uniformity means it displays deeper blacks with no blooming around bright objects. There is also less blur behind fast motion on the LG due to its quicker response time. However, if you mostly watch TV in a very bright room, the Samsung gets brighter in SDR, so it can overcome more glare.

The LG C3 OLED is better than the Sony A90K OLED. The LG is more versatile for gamers because it has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four ports and provides a more responsive gaming experience due to its lower input lag. HDR content has more impact on the LG because of its better HDR brightness, and it can overcome more glare in a bright room due to its better SDR brightness.

The LG C3 OLED is better than the Sony A80J OLED in almost every way. They both use WOLED panels, but the LG is brighter in both HDR and SDR and maintains its brightness better in Game Mode. The LG also supports FreeSync and has lower input lag than the Sony, so it's better for gamers. Sony's only advantage is its processing capabilities with low-resolution and low-quality content.

The Sony X93L is a brighter TV than the LG C3 OLED, so it can overcome more glare in a very bright room. However, the LG is better in most other situations. The LG's wider viewing angle is better suited for watching TV in a group setting. It has better contrast and perfect black uniformity, so it delivers inky blacks with no blooming around bright objects. Fast motion has less blur on the LG due to its faster response time, and it's the better gaming TV due to its lower input lag and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four ports.

The Sony A95K OLED and the LG C3 OLED are comparable TVs, each with its strengths, with the Sony being marginally better overall. The Sony is a bit brighter than the LG in HDR; however, the LG is brighter in SDR. The Sony has a much wider color gamut than the LG; its QD-OLED panel outputs vibrant, saturated colors, which makes the TV pop. It also has much better HDR gradient handling than the LG, so you won't notice annoying banding in scenes with color gradients. While both TVs have good image processing, the Sony has the edge in upscaling, so low-resolution content will look sharp and clear on the Sony. While both TVs are gaming beasts, the Sony TV's input lag is a bit higher than the LG's, so the LG is better if you play competitive games at high skill levels.

The LG C3 OLED is better than the LG A2 OLED. The C3 has a 120Hz panel and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for gaming up to 4k @ 120Hz, and it supports VRR, so it's a much better option if you want to take advantage of modern gaming consoles. The C3 can overcome more glare due to its better SDR brightness, and highlights in HDR content stand out more due to its much better HDR brightness. On top of that, the C3 has less banding, upscales low-resolution content better, and removes more compression artifacts from low-quality content.

The LG C3 OLED is a bit better than the Sony X95L, but they use different display technologies. While the Sony X95L has fantastic contrast, the LG C3's OLED panel gives it an even better, nearly infinite contrast for deep blacks when watched in dark rooms. However, the Sony model is a far brighter TV in HDR and SDR, so it's the better option if you prefer to watch content in brighter rooms. This is even truer in Game Mode, as the Sony doesn't lose any of its HDR brightness in that mode, while the LG is noticeably dimmer. Otherwise, the LG is the better gaming TV because it has lower input lag, a nearly instantaneous response time, and four 4k @ 120Hz HDMI 2.1 ports versus two on the Sony; just make sure to dim the lights when gaming on the LG.

The Hisense U8/U8K and the LG C3 OLED are different TVs, each with their own strengths, although the LG is better overall. The Hisense gets much brighter than the LG and is a bit more colorful, so it's much better suited for bright rooms. The LG, however, has a nearly infinite contrast ratio due to its OLED panel, leading to much better dark room performance. The LG also has better image processing overall, a vastly wider viewing angle, and a near-instantaneous response time with no quirky VRR performance.

The LG C3 OLED is a bit better than the Sony A80K/A80CK OLED, but they're extremely similar because both use WOLED panels. The LG is slightly, but noticeably, brighter than the Sony in HDR and SDR, making for a more impactful visual impact. It also has better reflection handling and a wider viewing angle. Furthermore, the LG C3 has lower input lag, which can matter for competitive gamers. The Sony TV does have an ATSC 3.0 tuner, which lets it play 4k content over-the-air, while LG has a 1.0 tuner, which is limited to 1080p.

The LG C3 OLED is much better than the Samsung QN85C/QN85CD QLED. The Samsung is slightly but noticeably brighter than the LG, but the OLED has vastly superior reflection handling, so they look about equally as good in bright rooms. In dark rooms, however, the LG looks much better than the Samsung due to its nearly infinite contrast ratio. Plus, the LG is the more accurate of the two TVs and has slightly better image processing, a wider viewing angle, Dolby Vision, and advanced DTS audio format support. It's also better for gaming due to its nearly instantaneous response time.

The LG C3 OLED and the Samsung S89C OLED are similar TVs occupying the same market position. The Samsung is better for gaming and a slightly better overall TV, while the LG is better for movie fans. The Samsung has a wider color gamut and gets brighter than the LG, especially in HDR; not only that, but it also maintains its HDR brightness better in Game Mode. It also supports 4k @ 144Hz, while the LG is limited to 4k @ 120Hz. However, the LG supports DTS audio formats and Dolby Vision, making it great for Blu-ray fans. It also has better low-quality content smoothing than the Samsung TV, making it better for watching streaming content, especially in low-bitrate situations.

The LG C3 OLED is better than the Hisense U7K. The Hisense is a bit brighter than the LG in HDR Game Mode but not in HDR outside of Game Mode. The Hisense is also a bit brighter in SDR, but otherwise, the LG C3 is better in every other facet; its contrast is far superior, so it looks superior when watching movies in a dark room, and it is the most accurate TV of the two in HDR and SDR. It also has four full HDMI 2.1 ports with 4k @ 120Hz support, while the Hisense is limited to two HDMI 2.1 ports, although they're both capable of up to 4k @ 144Hz. The LG also has a much wider viewing angle, so it's better when your friends are watching the TV in a wide seating arrangement. Finally, the LG has better image processing and is better for gamers due to its near-instant response time.

The Sony A95L OLED is a bit better than the LG C3 OLED. The Sony has much better image processing, resulting in smoother gradients in HDR and better upscaling. The Sony is also brighter, especially when displaying bright saturated colors, resulting in much better color volume overall. The LG is a bit more versatile, especially for gamers, as it has four high-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports, whereas the Sony only has two.

The LG C3 OLED is better than the Samsung QN85D/QN85DD QLED, but they use different panel technologies. The LG is an OLED, so it has perfect contrast, making it far superior to the Samsung when viewed in a dark room. Alternatively, the Samsung's QLED panel is slightly brighter than the C3, so it's a slightly better option if you only watch content in bright rooms.

The LG C3 OLED is better than the Sony A75L OLED for most users. The LG gets brighter, so bright highlights in HDR stand out better and it can overcome more glare in a bright room. The LG is also a bit more versatile, with four HDMI 2.1-bandwidth ports, so you can use it with multiple consoles or gaming PCs. On the other hand, if you care more about creative intent, the Sony is slightly better, as it offers better picture processing and a more accurate image overall.

The LG C3 OLED is better than the Samsung Q60D QLED in every way. The LG has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for up to 4k @ 120Hz gaming with VRR, so it's better for gaming. The LG also has more vibrant colors due to its wider color gamut and better color volume, and HDR is more impactful due to the TV's better HDR brightness and near-infinite contrast ratio. The LG also has a much wider viewing angle, so it's more suitable for use in a group setting.

The LG C3 OLED is mostly better than the TCL QM8/QM850G QLED. The LG has a much wider viewing angle, so it's more suited for watching TV as a group. The LG also has a faster response time, so there is less blur behind quick motion, and its nearly infinite contrast ratio delivers inky blacks when viewed in a dark room. However, the TCL is a much brighter TV, so highlights stand out more in HDR, and this TV can overcome more glare in a very bright room. The TCL is also an interesting option for PC gamers with high-end graphics cards due to its 4k @ 144Hz support.

The LG C3 OLED is better than the Hisense U7H in almost every way. The C3 has a much better picture quality due to its perfect contrast and the ability to display much deeper blacks, so it’s the better choice for a dark room. The C3 is also better for gaming due to its much faster response time and lower input lag, and it’s better for watching shows or sports as a group because of its much wider viewing angle. The U7H gets a lot brighter in SDR, so if you regularly use your TV in a bright room, it’s a better option for that.

The LG C3 OLED is better than the Samsung CU7000/CU7000D in every way. The C3 has a much better picture quality due to its perfect contrast and the ability to display much deeper blacks, so it’s the better choice for a dark room. The C3 is significantly better for gaming due to its much faster response time, HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, and 4k @ 120Hz support. The C3 is also better for watching shows or sports as a group because of its much wider viewing angle. Finally, HDR looks significantly better on the C3 thanks to its wider color gamut, better color volume, and higher HDR peak brightness, so colors are more vibrant and lifelike, and highlights pop a lot more than on the CU7000.

The LG C3 OLED is better than the LG QNED80 2022 in every way. The C3 has significantly better black performance, so it's much better suited for a dark room. The C3 also has better color volume, a wider color gamut, and gets brighter in HDR. This leads to HDR content having more vibrant and realistic colors and gives bright highlights more pop. Both TVs support modern gaming features like VRR and 4k @ 120Hz, but the C3 has a much faster response time, so it's also a better option for gaming. On top of that, the C3 is better at handling reflections and has a wider viewing angle.

The LG C3 OLED is better than the Samsung AU8000 in every way. The C3 has a much better picture quality due to its perfect contrast and the ability to display much deeper blacks, so it’s the better choice for a dark room. The C3 is significantly better for gaming due to its much faster response time, HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, 4k @ 120Hz, and VRR support. The C3 is also better for watching shows or sports as a group because of its much wider viewing angle. Finally, HDR looks significantly better on the C3 thanks to its wider color gamut, better color volume, and higher HDR peak brightness, so colors are more vibrant and lifelike, and highlights pop a lot more than on the AU8000.

The LG C3 OLED is better than the LG UQ8000 in every way. The C3 has a much better picture quality due to its perfect contrast and the ability to display much deeper blacks, so it’s the better choice for a dark room. The C3 is significantly better for gaming due to its much faster response time, HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, and 4k @ 120Hz support. The C3 is also better for watching shows or sports as a group because of its much wider viewing angle. Finally, HDR looks significantly better on the C3 thanks to its wider color gamut, better color volume, and higher HDR peak brightness, so colors are more vibrant and lifelike, and highlights pop a lot more than on the UQ8000.

The LG C3 OLED and the Samsung QN900C 8k QLED are better for different uses. The LG is better in a dark room due to its nearly infinite contrast ratio, better black uniformity, no blooming, and perfect zone transitions, so you get perfect blacks with no distractions. The LG also has better HDR gradient handling for less banding, and its wider viewing angle makes it a better choice for watching TV with other people, as no one will have to watch a washed-out image. The Samsung is better for a bright room due to its higher SDR peak brightness, so it overcomes glare better. The Samsung is also capable of 4k @ 144Hz, so it's a better option for a gaming PC capable of 144 fps.

The LG C3 OLED and the Sharp AQUOS FS1 OLED are similar TVs, but the LG is better. The LG has much better SDR brightness, so it can overcome more glare in a room with lights on. The LG also has better HDR brightness, so highlights in HDR content pop much more than on the Sharp, and it has a wider viewing angle, so the image stays more consistent from the sides than on the Sharp. On top of that, the LG has much better image processing, better pre-calibration accuracy, a BFI feature, and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four ports.

The LG C3 OLED is better than the TCL 5 Series/S555 2022 QLED in every way. The LG has significantly better black performance, so it's much better suited for a dark room. The LG also has better color volume, has a wider color gamut, and gets brighter in HDR. This leads to HDR content having more vibrant and realistic colors and gives bright highlights more pop. Both TVs support VRR, but the LG has even more modern gaming features like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and 4k @ 120Hz support. The LG also has a much faster response time, so it's a much better option for gaming. On top of that, the LG is better at handling reflections and has a wider viewing angle.

The LG C3 OLED is better than the TCL 6 Series/R635 2020 QLED. The C3 has a much better picture quality due to its perfect contrast and the ability to display much deeper blacks, so it's the better choice for a dark room. The C3 is significantly better for gaming due to its much faster response time, HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, and 4k @ 120Hz support. The C3 is also better for watching shows or sports as a group because of its much wider viewing angle.

The LG C3 OLED is better than the Sharp AQUOS XLED FV1. The LG has a quicker response time for less blur behind quick motion, and its lower input lag provides a more responsive gaming or desktop experience. The LG is also better suited for watching TV as a group due to its much wider viewing angle, and it's also better suited for a dark room due to its higher contrast ratio and better black uniformity.