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OLED48B4
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OLED48C1
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Advantages of the LG B4 (OLED)
  • Very good for bright room
  • Excellent for dark room
  • Excellent for movies & TV
  • Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
  • Excellent for use as monitor
  • Best in class viewing angle
  • Best in class reflections
Advantages of the LG C1 (OLED)
  • The LG C1 (OLED) has no clear advantages over the LG B4 (OLED).

Key differences

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Picture Quality

9.0
OLED48B4
OLED48C1
8.5
10/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBC
The LG B4 (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the LG C1 (OLED) has very good picture quality.

Cartoons & Animation

8.8
OLED48B4
OLED48C1
8.2
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.6/10
The LG B4 (OLED) and LG C1 (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the LG B4 (OLED) is somewhat better.

Bright Room

8.3
OLED48B4
OLED48C1
7.1
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.3/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.2/10
The LG B4 (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the LG C1 (OLED) is good.
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Key similarities

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Movies & TV

9.2
OLED48B4
OLED48C1
8.9
10/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG B4 (OLED) to be excellent for movies & TV, while the LG C1 (OLED) is very good.

Sports

8.5
OLED48B4
OLED48C1
8.3
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG B4 (OLED) and LG C1 (OLED) are both very good for sports.

Gaming

9.0
OLED48B4
OLED48C1
9.0
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
7.2/10
The LG B4 (OLED) and LG C1 (OLED) are both excellent for gaming.

News, Talk, & Other TV

9.0
OLED48B4
OLED48C1
8.6
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG B4 (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG C1 (OLED) is very good.

Cost

$1,300
OLED48B4
OLED48C1
$1,300
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$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

$1,800

$2,000

The LG B4 (OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the LG C1 (OLED) costs $1,300.

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How the LG B4 (OLED) and the LG C1 (OLED) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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LG B4 (OLED)LG C1 (OLED)
LG B4 (OLED)LG C1 (OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$1,300
$1,300
Brand
LGLG
Release Date
March 1, 2024April 1, 2021
Full name
OLED48B4OLED48C1
Screen Size
48"48"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
WebOSwebOS
Sound Quality Score
8/107.8/10
NextGen Ready
NoNo
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
9/108.5/10
Bright Room Score
8.3/107.2/10
Gaming Score
9/109/10
Movies & TV Score
9.2/109/10
Sports Score
8.5/108.4/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
24.3" x 42.2" x 1.8"24.3" x 42.2" x 1.8"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
26.6" x 42.2"25.6" x 42.2"
Weight without Stand
32.8 lbs32.8 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
2.02.2
Speaker Power
20 W40 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
YesNo

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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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