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Updated January 10, 2024·
If price is a major consideration and you're looking for a cost-effective option, the LG NANO90 might be more appealing as it comes at a midrange price and is often significantly less expensive than the LG C3. However, the LG C3, while more costly, offers superior overall picture quality, making it an excellent choice for movies and series enthusiasts who value a top-notch viewing experience. For gaming fans, both TVs offer great performance, but the LG C3 has a slight edge which could enhance your gaming sessions. If you often watch TV in a bright room, the NANO90 has a good bright room performance, but the C3 performs better, reducing glare and maintaining vibrant colors. Sports lovers will find that the LG C3 provides a better experience with smoother motion and sharper details. Lastly, if you'll be watching content from various angles, the LG C3 has better viewing angles which means the picture quality won't degrade as much when you're not sitting directly in front of the TV. Overall, the LG C3 is the premium choice that excels in most categories, particularly in dark room settings, making it ideal for cinephiles and those seeking the best home theater experience. The NANO90, while not as advanced, still offers a solid experience at a more affordable price point, suitable for a wide range of content in different lighting conditions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG NANO90 (LCD)
- The LG NANO90 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG C3 (OLED).
Advantages of the LG C3 (OLED)
- Very good for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Excellent for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.1
9.0
5.28/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The LG C3 (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the LG NANO90 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.6
9.2
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 C3 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the LG NANO90 (LCD) is poor.
The LG NANO90's lower contrast and poor black uniformity limit its ability to deliver the deep blacks and crisp details necessary for an immersive movie experience; on the other hand, the LG C3's excellent contrast and perfect black uniformity, combined with better viewing angles and color performance out of the box, make it ideal for movies and cinematic content.
Sports
6.8
8.5
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
8.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the LG NANO90 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C3 OLED excels in watching sports due to its superior motion processing and response time, handling reflections very effectively and offering wide viewing angles. Conversely, the LG NANO90 LCD is outperformed in these areas, with fair motion processing and good response time, which could make fast sports scenes less clear, and reflections handling and viewing angles are not as strong as the OLED.
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
8.0/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the LG NANO90 (LCD) is very good.
The LG C3 OLED TV has a higher response time score and input lag score compared to the LG NANO90 LCD, meaning it has a faster response and less delay between user actions and what's displayed. Additionally, both TVs have a similar refresh rate, but the OLED's superior scores make it more responsive for gaming scenarios.
Cartoons & Animation
5.6
8.8
6.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
4.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
5.9/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the LG NANO90 (LCD) is poor.
The LG C3 (OLED) delivers very good colors out of the box and an expansive color gamut which ensures vibrant and accurate animation viewing, while the LG NANO90 (LCD) struggles with color accuracy initially and has a less impressive color gamut, making it less ideal for cartoons and animations. Additionally, the LG C3's superior color volume contributes to its ability to display a wide range of colors at different brightness levels, enhancing the overall animation experience compared to the LG NANO90.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.4
9.0
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG NANO90 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C3 OLED TV excels in watching news and TV programs largely due to its superior upscaling quality and excellent colors out of the box, which ensures that content at any resolution looks crisp and vibrant. In contrast, the LG NANO90 LCD's upscaling is less proficient, and its colors out of the box are not as accurate, resulting in a less immersive viewing experience for standard definition content.
Bright Room
6.9
8.3
6.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the LG NANO90 (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
$1,719
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG NANO90 (LCD) has a price of $1,719 and the LG C3 (OLED) costs $2,000.
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How the LG NANO90 (LCD) and the LG C3 (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG NANO90 (LCD) | LG C3 (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,719 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | April 3, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65NANO90 | OLED65C3 | |
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 | 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 | 9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.6/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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" | 32.5" x 56.7" x 1.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 34.6" x 56.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 62.2 lbs | 36.6 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 | Unknown | |
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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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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