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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you want a more cost-efficient option with high-quality picture and good performance in dark rooms, the LG A2 OLED might suit you. Its picture quality is quite solid, but it may not perform as well in very bright rooms, and its gaming capabilities are more limited compared to the LG C2 OLED. On the other hand, the LG C2 OLED is ideal if you're an avid gamer or if you frequently watch fast-paced sports—it has better motion processing and response time. It also has a slightly better picture in bright rooms and better sound quality. However, it is more expensive than the A2. Both models offer excellent dark room performance and color accuracy. The C2 also has an additional HDMI port and supports a 120Hz refresh rate, further enhancing its gaming performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG A2 (OLED)
- The LG A2 (OLED) has no clear advantages over the LG C2 (OLED).
Advantages of the LG C2 (OLED)
- Very good for gaming
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for upscaling
- Best in class viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Key differences
Gaming
7.1
8.9
9.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
The LG C2 (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the LG A2 (OLED) is good.
The LG A2 has an excellent response time and very good input lag making it suitable for gaming; however, the LG C2 offers the best response time and also very good input lag along with a higher refresh rate, which enhances its gaming performance further.
Bright Room
7.0
7.8
9.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.5/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
6.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.2/10
The LG C2 (OLED) and LG A2 (OLED) are both good for bright room, though the LG C2 (OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$600
$2,197
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The LG A2 (OLED) has a price of $600 and the LG C2 (OLED) costs $2,197.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.7
8.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The LG C2 (OLED) and LG A2 (OLED) both have very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.2
9.1
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A2 (OLED) and LG C2 (OLED) are both excellent for movies & TV.
The LG A2 and LG C2 both deliver excellent contrast and black uniformity for watching movies, making for deep blacks and distinct shadow details. They also both have very good local dimming, promoting better picture quality in dark scenes, and their wide viewing angles and color accuracy 'out of the box' support a great cinematic experience from different seating positions.
Sports
8.2
8.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C2 (OLED) and LG A2 (OLED) are both very good for sports.
The LG A2 and LG C2 are both very good for watching sports due to their OLED technology which provides excellent response times, keeping motion blur minimal, and wide viewing angles, ensuring a clear picture from most seating positions. The C2 has an advantage with better handling of reflections and slightly better gray uniformity, which can be particularly beneficial in brighter rooms or if watching with a group spread across different angles.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
8.7
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
The LG A2 (OLED) and LG C2 (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The LG A2 and LG C2 OLED TVs excel in displaying cartoons and animations due to their excellent out-of-the-box colors, ensuring that the vibrant color palettes often used in such content are accurately represented without the need for calibration. Both possess a very good color gamut, supporting a wide range of hues, and have good color volume, with the C2 slightly outperforming the A2, enhancing the depth and vividness of colors even in scenes with varying levels of brightness.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
9.0
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG C2 (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG A2 (OLED) is very good.
The LG C2 has better upscaling and slightly better SDR brightness, which enhance viewing experience by providing clearer images and more suitable brightness for daytime viewing, compared to LG A2. Although both models have excellent contrast and colors, the improved upscaling and SDR brightness on the LG C2 are advantageous for consistently crisp and vibrant viewing of regular TV programs like news and talk shows.
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How the LG A2 (OLED) and the LG C2 (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG A2 (OLED) | LG C2 (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $2,197 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | March 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 48A2 | OLED48C2 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 48" | 48" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | webOS | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.2/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 24.4" x 42.1" x 1.8" | 24.3" x 42.2" x 1.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 26.9" x 42.1" | 25.6" x 42.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 25.4 lbs | 32.8 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Al Griffin | August 2022
"Movie fans will find a lot here to love, and the A2 series’ low prices compared with other OLED TVs will keep their wallets happy. Images had the deep blacks and detailed shadows typical of the best 4K TVs, while colors looked both fully saturated and clean. Also, the A2’s out-of-box picture performance in Filmmaker mode was mostly accurate, requiring only slight adjustments to optimize brightness, color, and contrast."
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David Katzmaier | November 2022
"The C2 offers image quality that's a clear step above any non-OLED TV I've seen. The C2 is rare among high-end TVs in that all four of its HDMI ports support 4K/120, great for hard-core gamers with multiple next-gen devices. The C2 is plenty bright enough for just about any viewing environment. It also outperforms QLED TVs like the Samsung QN90B and TCL 6-Series. That's why I consider the LG C2 the best high-end TV for the money of 2022."
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About LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
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