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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG B1 is often slightly more expensive and was released in 2021. The LG C3, on the other hand, is often slightly less expensive, newer with a 2023 release. If you're looking for newer technology and better overall performance, particularly in brighter rooms, the LG C3 is a better option. If your budget is tighter and you mainly watch in darker environments, you may prefer the LG B1. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG B1 (OLED)
- The LG B1 (OLED) has no clear advantages over the LG C3 (OLED).
Advantages of the LG C3 (OLED)
- Very good for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for use as monitor
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.4
9.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The LG C3 (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the LG B1 (OLED) has very good picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
8.8
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
9.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
The LG C3 (OLED) and LG B1 (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the LG C3 (OLED) is somewhat better.
The LG B1 and LG C3 OLED TVs are highly favored for watching cartoons and animation due to their ability to display vibrant colors right out of the box and their extensive color gamut, which ensures a wide spectrum of colors are represented accurately. While both models offer exceptional gray uniformity and contrast, essential for consistent colors across the screen and deep blacks, the LG C3 additionally features better color volume and SDR brightness, enhancing the overall vibrancy and clarity under different lighting conditions.
Bright Room
7.0
8.3
9.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.5/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
6.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the LG B1 (OLED) is good.
The LG C3 OLED displays a brighter picture both in standard and high dynamic range content, which is better for overcoming glare in sunny environments, while the LG B1 OLED has lower brightness levels that might not handle reflections as efficiently. Additionally, the LG C3 OLED performs better in reflecting ambient light away from the screen, further enhancing visibility in bright rooms compared to the LG B1 OLED.
Cost
$1,200
$1,297
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The LG B1 (OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the LG C3 (OLED) costs $1,297.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
8.9
9.2
10.00/10
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 C3 (OLED) to be excellent for movies & TV, while the LG B1 (OLED) is very good.
The LG C3's excellence in movie watching largely stems from its superior performance across crucial picture quality aspects such as better handling of SDR and HDR brightness, resulting in more vibrant images, and slightly improved gray uniformity and viewing angles which enhance the overall viewing experience compared to the LG B1. Both TVs boast perfect contrast and black uniformity, crucial for deep blacks in dark scenes, and very good color performance out of the box, but the C3 edges out with its higher color volume, offering richer colors in a broader range of brightness levels.
Sports
8.3
8.5
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C3 (OLED) and LG B1 (OLED) are both very good for sports.
The LG B1 and LG C3 OLED TVs are both well-suited for watching sports due to their excellent response times and wide viewing angles, ensuring clear images even during fast-paced action and when viewed from different angles. The B1 excels in reflection handling making it better suited for bright rooms, while the C3 offers slightly improved motion processing and gray uniformity, which can enhance the experience of watching sports but comes at a higher cost.
Gaming
8.9
9.0
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
6.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG C3 (OLED) to be excellent for gaming, while the LG B1 (OLED) is very good.
The LG C3 OLED is rated higher for both response time and input lag which makes it excellent for gaming, compared to the LG B1 OLED which is very good but slightly lower in these particular performance aspects. Both models have a high refresh rate being OLEDs, but the LG C3 performs better in responsiveness crucial for gaming.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.5
9.0
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG C3 (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG B1 (OLED) is very good.
The LG B1 provides good SDR brightness and a very good color gamut for watching news and TV programs, ensuring detailed image clarity and vibrant colors, while the LG C3 offers very good SDR brightness and color gamut, which enhances visibility in various lighting conditions and provides a more diverse color palette for an excellent viewing experience.
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How the LG B1 (OLED) and the LG C3 (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG B1 (OLED) | LG C3 (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,297 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | April 2, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED55B1 | OLED55C3 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | webOS | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 27.8" x 48.3" x 1.8" | 27.7" x 48.1" x 1.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 29.3" x 48.3" | 29.8" x 48.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 41.7 lbs | 31.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 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 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | Unknown | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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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