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Advantages of the LG C3 (OLED)
  • The LG C3 (OLED) has no clear advantages over the LG C4 (OLED).
Advantages of the LG C4 (OLED)
  • Best in class for gaming

Key differences

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Gaming

9.0
OLED42C3
OLED42C4
10.0
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
The LG C4 (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the LG C3 (OLED) is excellent.

Cost

$1,069
OLED42C3
OLED42C4
$1,500
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The LG C3 (OLED) has a price of $1,069 and the LG C4 (OLED) costs $1,500.
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Key similarities

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Picture Quality

9.0
OLED42C3
OLED42C4
9.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBC
The LG C4 (OLED) and LG C3 (OLED) both have excellent picture quality.

Movies & TV

9.2
OLED42C3
OLED42C4
9.2
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C4 (OLED) and LG C3 (OLED) are both excellent for movies & TV.

Sports

8.5
OLED42C3
OLED42C4
8.5
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C4 (OLED) and LG C3 (OLED) are both very good for sports.

Cartoons & Animation

8.8
OLED42C3
OLED42C4
8.8
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
The LG C3 (OLED) and LG C4 (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.

News, Talk, & Other TV

9.0
OLED42C3
OLED42C4
9.0
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The LG C3 (OLED) and LG C4 (OLED) are both excellent for news, talk, & other TV.

Bright Room

8.3
OLED42C3
OLED42C4
8.3
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.5/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The LG C4 (OLED) and LG C3 (OLED) are both very good for bright room.

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How the LG C3 (OLED) and the LG C4 (OLED) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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LG C3 (OLED)LG C4 (OLED)
LG C3 (OLED)LG C4 (OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$1,069
$1,500
Brand
LGLG
Release Date
March 10, 2022March 1, 2024
Full name
OLED42C3OLED42C4
Screen Size
42"42"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
webOSWebOS
Sound Quality Score
8/108/10
NextGen Ready
NoNo
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
9/109/10
Bright Room Score
8.3/108.3/10
Gaming Score
9/1010/10
Movies & TV Score
9.2/109.2/10
Sports Score
8.5/108.5/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
21.3" x 36.7" x 1.6"36.7" x 21.3" x1.6"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
22.7" x 36.7"36.7" x 22.7" x 6.7"
Weight without Stand
21.6 lbs21.6 lbs
VESA Mount
300 x 200300 x 200

DISPLAY

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

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.22.0
Speaker Power
Unknown20 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
NoYes

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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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