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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're looking for an affordable TV mainly for watching cartoons and animation, where deep blacks are less crucial, the Vizio D-Series (LCD) would be a reasonable choice despite its weaker performance in bright rooms and overall picture quality. On the other hand, if top-notch image quality is essential and you watch a variety of content including movies, series, sports, and play games, investing more in the LG C3 (OLED) will provide you with excellent picture performance in both dark and bright environments, superior viewing angles, and exceptional performance for gaming due to its lower input lag and better response time. Keep in mind that the OLED's superior contrast and HDR performance will notably enhance the viewing experience. However, if budget is a major concern, the Vizio remains a decent option for less demanding viewing scenarios. 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 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
Advantages of the Vizio D-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio D-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG C3 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.0
6.6
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG C3 (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.2
6.2
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Sports
8.5
6.1
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
9.0
5.6
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
7.1
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
6.7
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Bright Room
8.3
5.7
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$1,300
$170
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG C3 (OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) costs $170.
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How the LG C3 (OLED) and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG C3 (OLED) | Vizio D-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $170 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 10, 2022 | June 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED42C3 | D32fM-K01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 42" | 32" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 1080P | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 2 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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" | 16.8" x 28.1" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 22.7" x 36.7" | 18.9" x 28.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 21.6 lbs | 8.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 100 x 100 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 3/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | Unknown | 10 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Nick Pino | July 2021
"A Full HD TV that has the wits of most 4K TVs at a bottom-barrel price point. It has decent black levels thanks to its full array lighting and the above-par brightness will surprise you. Compared to the competition, the Vizio D-Series is probably the most affordable TV out there from a reputable manufacturer which makes it compelling."
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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 Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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