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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize picture quality for movies and dark room viewing, the LG C1 OLED TV will provide deeper blacks and better contrast. However, it comes at a premium price and its screen is less bright, so it might not stand out as much in a very sunny room. In contrast, the LG NANO90 LCD TV is less expensive, has better brightness for sunny rooms, and offers good performance for sports and gaming. Nevertheless, its picture quality in dark environments and contrast won't match the C1's. Both TVs support important HDR formats and have similar sound quality and HDMI features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG NANO90 (LCD)
- The LG NANO90 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG C1 (OLED).
Advantages of the LG C1 (OLED)
- Good for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Excellent viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.1
8.5
5.28/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBC
The LG C1 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the LG NANO90 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.6
8.9
5.28/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.3/10
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 C1 (OLED) is very good for movies & TV, while the LG NANO90 (LCD) is poor.
The LG C1 (OLED) excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect blacks and contrast ratio, wide viewing angles, and excellent color performance straight out of the box. In contrast, the LG NANO90 (LCD) has a lower contrast ratio and black uniformity which can result in grayer blacks and a less immersive experience in dark scenes.
Sports
6.8
8.3
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the LG NANO90 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C1 has superior motion processing and reflection handling which makes it very good for watching sports, providing a clearer picture during fast action and better visibility in bright rooms. In contrast, the LG NANO90 performs at a fair level for sports viewing because it doesn't handle reflections or fast-moving images as well, leading to a less optimal experience.
Gaming
8.0
9.0
7.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
50.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
7.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
The LG C1 (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the LG NANO90 (LCD) is very good.
The LG C1 OLED TV offers the best response time, meaning actions on-screen are almost instantaneous, perfect for fast-paced gaming, and it also has the lowest input lag, which ensures that commands from your controller are reflected on-screen without delay. Meanwhile, the LG NANO90 LCD TV has good response time and very good input lag, which is suitable for gaming, but it may not feel as seamless as the OLED offering, especially during high-speed gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
5.6
8.2
6.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
4.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
5.9/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.6/10
The LG C1 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the LG NANO90 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.4
8.6
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The LG C1 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG NANO90 (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
$1,719
$1,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG NANO90 (LCD) has a price of $1,719 and the LG C1 (OLED) costs $1,349.
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Key similarities
Bright Room
6.9
7.1
6.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG C1 (OLED) to be good for bright room, while the LG NANO90 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C1 (OLED) is better for viewing in a bright room than the LG NANO90 (LCD) primarily because the OLED has superior handling of reflections and higher contrast, enhancing visibility in well-lit environments. The NANO90, while offering fair performance with a decent level of screen brightness and good reflection handling, falls short of the C1's excellent reflection management and perfect contrast ratio, making the latter a more suitable choice for bright rooms.
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How the LG NANO90 (LCD) and the LG C1 (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG NANO90 (LCD) | LG C1 (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,719 | $1,349 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | April 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65NANO90 | OLED65C1 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | webOS | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.6/10 | 9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33" x 57.2" x 1.8" | 32.7" x 57" x 1.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 33.9" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 62.2 lbs | 52.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 300 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.3/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.2/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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John Archer | July 2021
"Here we have HDR pictures that look bright, but also manage to typically hit decently deep black levels.WebOS continues, though, to be one of the easiest to use. Connections are strong for a mid-range TV. Native 4K pictures look crisp and detailed."
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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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