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OLED48C2
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$839 at Walmart
48A90K
Lowest price for this size:
$1,298 at Walmart

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Updated April 10, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago

If you're looking for excellent performance in sports content and don't mind spending more, the Sony A90K could be the right choice despite its lower bright room performance. Conversely, the LG C2 is usually less expensive and includes great speakers, which might save you from investing in an external sound system. Both models perform impressively in dark rooms and for movies. If gaming is your priority, either TV will serve you well with their OLED panels and low input lag. Consider the LG C2 for a better value or the Sony A90K if sports viewing is a top priority despite a higher cost. Give Feedback

This comparison is based on the 48" Sony A90K (OLED) and the 48" LG C2 (OLED). At the time of writing the 48" Sony A90K (OLED) cost $1,398 and the 48" LG C2 (OLED) cost $865.

Advantages of the LG C2 (OLED)
  • Good for bright room
  • Excellent for dark room
  • Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
  • Best in class viewing angle
  • Excellent reflections
Advantages of the Sony A90K (OLED)
  • Excellent for sports
  • Best in class for upscaling
  • Best in class motion processing

Key differences

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Sports

8.4
OLED48C2
48A90K
9.1
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90K (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the LG C2 (OLED) is very good.

Bright Room

7.8
OLED48C2
48A90K
6.7
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.8/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The LG C2 (OLED) is good for bright room, while the Sony A90K (OLED) is only fair.

Cost

$839
OLED48C2
48A90K
$1,298
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$1,000

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The LG C2 (OLED) has a price of $839 and the Sony A90K (OLED) costs $1,298.
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Key similarities

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Picture Quality

8.8
OLED48C2
48A90K
8.5
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The LG C2 (OLED) and Sony A90K (OLED) both have very good picture quality.

Movies & TV

9.1
OLED48C2
48A90K
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 Sony A90K (OLED) and LG C2 (OLED) are both excellent for movies & TV.

Gaming

8.9
OLED48C2
48A90K
8.8
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
8.0/10
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
The LG C2 (OLED) and Sony A90K (OLED) are both very good for gaming.

Cartoons & Animation

8.7
OLED48C2
48A90K
8.4
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
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 C2 (OLED) and Sony A90K (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.

News, Talk, & Other TV

9.0
OLED48C2
48A90K
8.7
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG C2 (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony A90K (OLED) is very good.

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Spec Comparison

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LG C2 (OLED)Sony A90K (OLED)
LG C2 (OLED)Sony A90K (OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$839
$1,298
Brand
LGSony
Release Date
March 1, 2022June 2, 2022
Full name
OLED48C248A90K
Screen Size
48"48"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
webOSAndroid TV
Sound Quality Score
8.6/107/10
NextGen Ready
NoYes
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
8.8/108.6/10
Bright Room Score
7.8/106.8/10
Gaming Score
9/108.8/10
Movies & TV Score
9.1/109.1/10
Sports Score
8.5/109.2/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
24.3" x 42.2" x 1.8"24.6" x 42.1" x 2.4"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
25.6" x 42.2"24.9" x 42.1"
Weight without Stand
32.8 lbs29.6 lbs
VESA Mount
300 x 200300 x 300

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
2.22.1
Speaker Power
40 W25 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
NoUp to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only

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LG C2 (OLED)

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CNET

David Katzmaier | November 2022
"The C2 offers image quality that's a clear step above any non-OLED TV I've seen. The C2 is rare among high-end TVs in that all four of its HDMI ports support 4K/120, great for hard-core gamers with multiple next-gen devices. The C2 is plenty bright enough for just about any viewing environment. It also outperforms QLED TVs like the Samsung QN90B and TCL 6-Series. That's why I consider the LG C2 the best high-end TV for the money of 2022."

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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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