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Updated January 10, 2024·

The LG C3 is often slightly more expensive than the Sony A80K, but provides a better gaming experience with higher responsiveness, while the Sony A80K, which is slightly less expensive, excels in upscaling lower resolution content and may have better sound options as it supports more audio formats. For brightly-lit rooms, the Sony A80K has higher peak brightness, making it more suitable for daytime viewing. If gaming is a priority and you're willing to pay a bit more, consider the LG C3; however, if you primarily watch movies or TV shows and want to save some money, the Sony A80K might be the better option. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the LG C3 (OLED)
  • Very good for bright room
  • Excellent for gaming
  • Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
  • Excellent for use as monitor
  • Best in class viewing angle
  • Best in class reflections
Advantages of the Sony A80K (OLED)
  • Excellent for sports
  • Best in class for upscaling
  • Best in class motion processing

Key differences

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Sports

8.5
OLED55C3
XR-55A80K
9.2
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80K (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the LG C3 (OLED) is very good.

Bright Room

8.3
OLED55C3
XR-55A80K
7.0
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.1/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the Sony A80K (OLED) is good.
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Key similarities

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Picture Quality

9.0
OLED55C3
XR-55A80K
8.6
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG C3 (OLED) to have excellent picture quality, while the Sony A80K (OLED) has very good picture quality.

Movies & TV

9.2
OLED55C3
XR-55A80K
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 LG C3 (OLED) and Sony A80K (OLED) are both excellent for movies & TV.

Gaming

9.0
OLED55C3
XR-55A80K
8.8
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
10.0/10
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
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG C3 (OLED) to be excellent for gaming, while the Sony A80K (OLED) is very good.

Cartoons & Animation

8.8
OLED55C3
XR-55A80K
8.5
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.6/10
The LG C3 (OLED) and Sony A80K (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.

News, Talk, & Other TV

9.0
OLED55C3
XR-55A80K
8.9
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG C3 (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony A80K (OLED) is very good.

Cost

$1,297
OLED55C3
XR-55A80K
$1,298
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The LG C3 (OLED) has a price of $1,297 and the Sony A80K (OLED) costs $1,298.

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How the LG C3 (OLED) and the Sony A80K (OLED) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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LG C3 (OLED)Sony A80K (OLED)
LG C3 (OLED)Sony A80K (OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$1,297
$1,298
Brand
LGSony
Release Date
April 2, 2023June 1, 2022
Full name
OLED55C3XR-55A80K
Screen Size
55"55"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
webOSAndroid TV
Sound Quality Score
8/108.9/10
NextGen Ready
NoYes
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
9/108.7/10
Bright Room Score
8.3/107.1/10
Gaming Score
9/108.8/10
Movies & TV Score
9.2/109.1/10
Sports Score
8.5/109.2/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
27.7" x 48.1" x 1.8"28.1" x 48.4" x 2.1"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
29.8" x 48.1"29.1" x 48.4"
Weight without Stand
31.1 lbs39.5 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
2.23.2
Speaker Power
Unknown50 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
NoUp to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only

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USA Today

Michael Desjardin | December 2022
"It’s a high-end TV through and through something that becomes clear the moment you glance at its stunning picture. The A80K’s surgically precise contrast control is likely the first thing you’ll notice about its picture ... every piece of content looks better when this amount of precision is available. Color accuracy is another strong suit; the A80K features fantastic out-of-the-box color accuracy in the Custom picture mode."

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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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