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Updated January 10, 2024·

The LG C3 OLED provides some improvements over the LG C1 OLED, such as slightly better reflection handling and peak brightness, which can be advantageous for watching content in brighter rooms. If you're looking for the latest model with marginally improved picture quality and functionality, like voice commands, the LG C3 might be worth the extra expense. However, if you are looking to save some money and still get a high-quality viewing experience for movies, sports, and gaming, the LG C1 remains a strong contender, offering a similar performance to the C3 for often somewhat less money. Keep in mind that both will deliver a premium viewing experience, but if cost is a major factor, the LG C1 could meet your needs without compromising much on quality. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the LG C1 (OLED)
  • The LG C1 (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 movies & TV
  • Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
  • Excellent for use as monitor
  • Best in class viewing angle
  • Best in class reflections

Key differences

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Picture Quality

8.5
OLED55C1
OLED55C3
9.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.2/10
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 C1 (OLED) has very good picture quality.

Cartoons & Animation

8.2
OLED55C1
OLED55C3
8.8
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
7.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
9.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
The LG C3 (OLED) and LG C1 (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the LG C3 (OLED) is somewhat better.

Bright Room

7.1
OLED55C1
OLED55C3
8.3
9.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.5/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
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 C1 (OLED) is good.
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Key similarities

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Movies & TV

8.9
OLED55C1
OLED55C3
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 C1 (OLED) is very good.

Sports

8.3
OLED55C1
OLED55C3
8.5
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
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C3 (OLED) and LG C1 (OLED) are both very good for sports.

Gaming

9.0
OLED55C1
OLED55C3
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
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
The LG C1 (OLED) and LG C3 (OLED) are both excellent for gaming.

News, Talk, & Other TV

8.6
OLED55C1
OLED55C3
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 C1 (OLED) is very good.

Cost

$1,300
OLED55C1
OLED55C3
$1,297
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$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

$1,800

$2,000

The LG C1 (OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the LG C3 (OLED) costs $1,297.

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How the LG C1 (OLED) and the LG C3 (OLED) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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LG C1 (OLED)LG C3 (OLED)
LG C1 (OLED)LG C3 (OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$1,300
$1,297
Brand
LGLG
Release Date
April 2, 2021April 2, 2023
Full name
OLED55C1OLED55C3
Screen Size
55"55"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
webOSwebOS
Sound Quality Score
7.8/108/10
NextGen Ready
NoNo
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
8.5/109/10
Bright Room Score
7.2/108.3/10
Gaming Score
9/109/10
Movies & TV Score
9/109.2/10
Sports Score
8.4/108.5/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
29.1" x 48.3" x 1.8"27.7" x 48.1" x 1.8"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
27.8" x 48.3"29.8" x 48.1"
Weight without Stand
41.7 lbs31.1 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
2.22.2
Speaker Power
40 WUnknown
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
NoNo

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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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