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Updated January 10, 2024·

The LG UP8000 is a more budget-friendly option, well-suited for general viewing, particularly sports and animated content. However, it performs poorly in dark rooms due to its lower black uniformity and may struggle with reflections in bright rooms. In contrast, the LG C3 OLED is pricier, but offers superior overall picture quality, making it excellent for dark room viewing, movies, and gaming. Its perfect black uniformity and wide viewing angles provide a premium experience. The better sound quality, higher HDR brightness, and support for advanced features like Dolby Vision enhance the viewing experience but at a higher cost. If budget is a primary concern or you mainly watch in well-lit rooms with lots of diverse content, the UP8000 is a solid choice. If you prioritize picture quality, especially for cinematic and gaming experiences in various lighting conditions, and are willing to invest more, the C3 OLED is the better option. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the LG UP8000 (LCD)
  • The LG UP8000 (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

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Picture Quality

5.7
65UP8000
OLED65C3
9.0
5.10/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The LG C3 (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.

Movies & TV

5.3
65UP8000
OLED65C3
9.2
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 C3 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.

Sports

6.6
65UP8000
OLED65C3
8.5
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is only fair.

Gaming

5.7
65UP8000
OLED65C3
9.0
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
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 C3 (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.

Cartoons & Animation

5.9
65UP8000
OLED65C3
8.8
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.

News, Talk, & Other TV

6.2
65UP8000
OLED65C3
9.0
6.5/10
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 UP8000 (LCD) is only fair.

Bright Room

5.9
65UP8000
OLED65C3
8.3
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.5/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
5.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.

Cost

$830
65UP8000
OLED65C3
$2,400
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The LG UP8000 (LCD) has a price of $830 and the LG C3 (OLED) costs $2,400.
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How the LG UP8000 (LCD) and the LG C3 (OLED) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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LG UP8000 (LCD)LG C3 (OLED)
LG UP8000 (LCD)LG C3 (OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$830
$2,400
Brand
LGLG
Release Date
July 5, 2021April 3, 2023
Full name
65UP8000OLED65C3
Screen Size
65"65"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
webOSwebOS
Sound Quality Score
6.7/108/10
NextGen Ready
NoNo
HDMI Ports
34
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
5.8/109/10
Bright Room Score
6/108.3/10
Gaming Score
5.8/109/10
Movies & TV Score
5.4/109.2/10
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 lbs36.6 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 WUnknown
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
NoNo

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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."

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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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