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Updated April 10, 2024·
If prioritizing overall picture quality and excellent gaming performance is key, the LG C3 is an impressive choice, with its excellent scores across the board, including for sports and movies, and it's less expensive than the Sony A90K. The LG C3 stands out with better brightness in both SDR and HDR, which translates to a better viewing experience in bright rooms. It also has superior input lag performance, making it highly suitable for gaming. The Sony A90K offers very good performance too, especially in a dark room where OLEDs excel, but it comes at a higher cost and has fair bright room performance which could be a downside if you watch TV in a sunny room. Both support similar HDR formats and have OLED screens with wide viewing angles, but the LG C3 offers Dolby Atmos support directly. If budget is a concern, the LG C3 provides a well-rounded experience at a midrange price, while the Sony A90K might be for those who are fans of the Sony ecosystem and are okay with a higher price for its features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG C3 (OLED)
- Very good for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for use as monitor
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Advantages of the Sony A90K (OLED)
- Excellent for sports
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Sports
8.5
9.1
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90K (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the LG C3 (OLED) is very good.
Bright Room
8.3
6.7
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.8/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the Sony A90K (OLED) is only fair.
Cost
$997
$1,198
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The LG C3 (OLED) has a price of $997 and the Sony A90K (OLED) costs $1,198.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
9.0
8.5
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG C3 (OLED) to have excellent picture quality, while the Sony A90K (OLED) has very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.2
9.1
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C3 (OLED) and Sony A90K (OLED) are both excellent for movies & TV.
Gaming
9.0
8.8
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG C3 (OLED) to be excellent for gaming, while the Sony A90K (OLED) is very good.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
8.4
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.6/10
The LG C3 (OLED) and Sony A90K (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
8.7
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG C3 (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony A90K (OLED) is very good.
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How the LG C3 (OLED) and the Sony A90K (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG C3 (OLED) | Sony A90K (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$997 | $1,198 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 10, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED42C3 | 42A90K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 42" | 42" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.5/10 | 9.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 21.3" x 36.7" x 1.6" | 21.5" x 36.7" x 2.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 22.7" x 36.7" | 21.7" x 36.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 21.6 lbs | 29.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 200 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 | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | Unknown | 25 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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.
About Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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