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Updated January 10, 2024·

The LG UP8000 is a lower midrange LCD TV that's typically much less expensive and could be a good choice if you are on a budget or if you need a TV that performs well in bright rooms. However, it's less suitable for dark room viewing and has lower picture and sound quality overall. The LG C2 is an upper midrange OLED TV that's typically much more expensive, but offers superior dark room performance, picture quality, and sound. It is also better for gaming due to its faster response time and lower input lag. If you're willing to invest more for superior visual quality and are a frequent gamer or enjoy watching movies in darker settings, the LG C2 would be a better choice. However, OLED screens can be more susceptible to permanent image retention, commonly known as burn-in, especially when displaying static content for long periods. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the LG UP8000 (LCD)
  • The LG UP8000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG C2 (OLED).
Advantages of the LG C2 (OLED)
  • Good for bright room
  • Excellent for dark room
  • Very good for gaming
  • Excellent for movies & TV
  • Very good for sports
  • Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
  • Very good for cartoons & animation
  • Very good for use as monitor
  • Very good for upscaling
  • Very good motion processing
  • Best in class viewing angle
  • Excellent reflections

Key differences

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Picture Quality

5.7
65UP8000
OLED65C2
8.8
5.10/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The LG C2 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.

Movies & TV

5.3
65UP8000
OLED65C2
9.1
5.10/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C2 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.

Sports

6.6
65UP8000
OLED65C2
8.4
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C2 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is only fair.

Gaming

5.7
65UP8000
OLED65C2
8.9
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
The LG C2 (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.

Cartoons & Animation

5.9
65UP8000
OLED65C2
8.7
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
The LG C2 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.

News, Talk, & Other TV

6.2
65UP8000
OLED65C2
9.0
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The LG C2 (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is only fair.

Bright Room

5.9
65UP8000
OLED65C2
7.8
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.5/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
5.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.2/10
The LG C2 (OLED) is good for bright room, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.

Cost

$830
65UP8000
OLED65C2
$1,899
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$1,000

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$2,500

$3,000

The LG UP8000 (LCD) has a price of $830 and the LG C2 (OLED) costs $1,899.
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How the LG UP8000 (LCD) and the LG C2 (OLED) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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LG UP8000 (LCD)LG C2 (OLED)
LG UP8000 (LCD)LG C2 (OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$830
$1,899
Brand
LGLG
Release Date
July 5, 2021March 3, 2022
Full name
65UP8000OLED65C2
Screen Size
65"65"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
webOSwebOS
Sound Quality Score
6.7/108.6/10
NextGen Ready
NoNo
HDMI Ports
34
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
5.8/108.8/10
Bright Room Score
6/107.8/10
Gaming Score
5.8/109/10
Movies & TV Score
5.4/109.1/10
Sports Score
6.6/108.5/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
33" x 57.2" x 2.3"32.5" x 56.7" x 1.8"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.4" x 57.2"34.6" x 56.7"
Weight without Stand
47.4 lbs32.6 lbs
VESA Mount
300 x 300300 x 200

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
NoYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
5.1/1010/10
Local Dimming
2.5/1010/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.02.2
Speaker Power
20 W40 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
NoNo

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LG UP8000 (LCD)

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Stratos Kampourogiannis | July 2021
"What we liked on this one was the very sharp 4K images it could display, its good up-scaling capabilities, nice viewing angles and extremely low input lag. Lastly the new webOS 6.0 is great even if it needs some time to get your bearings while the redesigned Magic Remote feels fresh even if functionality remains the same."

LG C2 (OLED)

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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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