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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
Picture Quality
5.7
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
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.
The LG UP8000's lower contrast, lack of local dimming, and only fair black uniformity diminish its movie and cinematic TV watching experience, especially in dark scenes typical of movies. Contrastingly, the LG C3 excels in these areas with perfect contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, resulting in deep blacks and vibrant colors during movie playback.
Sports
6.6
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.
The LG UP8000 (LCD) has a fair response time and motion processing, along with good reflection handling, but its viewing angles and gray uniformity are not ideal for sports, which often requires clear visibility from various positions in a bright room. In contrast, the LG C3 (OLED) excels with the best response time and motion processing, superior reflection handling, and superior viewing angles, ensuring a very good experience for sports viewing even in bright environments and from different angles.
Gaming
5.7
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
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.
The LG UP8000 (LCD) struggles with watching cartoons & animation due to its less vibrant colors and limited color range. In contrast, the LG C3 (OLED) excels in this area, offering vivid, true-to-life colors right out of the box and a wider color range, which is critical for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.2
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.
The LG UP8000 has fair upscaling and SDR brightness, making it adequate for news and talk shows, but due to its LCD panel, the colors, contrast, and local dimming are less impressive. The LG C3, on the other hand, offers very good upscaling and excellent SDR brightness, enhanced by OLED technology which provides outstanding colors, contrast, and the ability to turn off individual pixels, elevating the viewing experience of such content to an excellent level.
Bright Room
5.9
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.
The LG UP8000 struggles in bright rooms because it has lower SDR and HDR brightness levels and isn't as effective at handling reflections compared to the LG C3, which has higher brightness levels and best-in-class reflection handling, enhancing visibility in well-lit environments. Additionally, the C3 offers superior contrast, color volume, and color gamut, contributing to more vivid and accurate images even when ambient light is present.
Cost
$830
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG UP8000 (LCD) has a price of $830 and the LG C3 (OLED) costs $2,000.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG UP8000 (LCD) | LG C3 (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 5, 2021 | April 3, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65UP8000 | 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 | 6.7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 5.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.4/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 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 2.3" | 32.5" x 56.7" x 1.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.4" x 57.2" | 34.6" x 56.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 47.4 lbs | 36.6 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 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 | 5.1/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | Unknown | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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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