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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG C1 is less expensive and has a midrange price, with strong gaming performance and good picture quality in dark rooms. However, its brightness may not be ideal for very bright rooms. The Sony A95K comes with a higher price tag but offers a higher overall picture quality, superior performance for sports, better dark room viewing, and improved brightness for well-lit rooms. It also has the edge in speaker quality. If you prioritize gaming and are budget-conscious, the LG C1 is a compelling choice. For an overall superior viewing experience in various lighting conditions and better built-in sound, consider the Sony A95K, if you're willing to spend more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG C1 (OLED)
- Excellent for gaming
Advantages of the Sony A95K (OLED)
- Very good for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Best in class for movies & TV
- Best in class for sports
- Best in class for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for cartoons & animation
- Excellent for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.5
9.4
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Sony A95K (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the LG C1 (OLED) has very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.9
9.5
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 A95K (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the LG C1 (OLED) is very good.
Sports
8.3
9.5
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the LG C1 (OLED) is very good.
The LG C1 provides an excellent viewing experience for sports with its best-in-class response time and very good motion processing, along with excellent handling of reflections and a wide viewing angle. The Sony A95K, however, is considered the best for sports viewing as it also has a superb response time, but offers the added benefits of exceptional motion processing, perfect reflection handling, and a viewing angle that's unmatched, as well as slightly better gray uniformity.
Cartoons & Animation
8.2
9.5
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.3/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
7.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.3/10
9.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the LG C1 (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A95K is considered the best for watching cartoons & animation because it provides excellent colors straight out of the box and has an excellent color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate hues for animated content. The LG C1 is very good in the same categories, but it doesn't quite match the Sony's performance, which makes a noticeable difference in color-intensive scenes typical in animations.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
9.5
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG C1 (OLED) is very good.
The LG C1 provides good upscaling and very good SDR brightness, which enhances lower resolution content and offers acceptable performance in brighter rooms, while colors out of the box ensure a satisfying initial viewing experience. The Sony A95K, on the other hand, has excellent upscaling and SDR brightness, resulting in a superior display of upscaled content and brightness levels that combat glare effectively, with outstanding colors right out of the box for an immediately vibrant picture.
Bright Room
7.1
8.6
9.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the LG C1 (OLED) is good.
The Sony A95K performs better in a bright room due to its higher HDR brightness which enhances the viewing experience in well-lit conditions and its superiority in handling reflections, reducing glare from ambient light sources. While the LG C1 is still a good option with decent SDR brightness and excellent reflection handling, the added brightness and improved reflection management of the Sony A95K give it an edge for bright room viewing.
Cost
$1,349
$2,997
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The LG C1 (OLED) has a price of $1,349 and the Sony A95K (OLED) costs $2,997.
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Key similarities
Gaming
9.0
8.9
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG C1 (OLED) to be excellent for gaming, while the Sony A95K (OLED) is very good.
The LG C1 excels in gaming because it has a top-rated response time and input lag, making it incredibly responsive for fast-paced games. The Sony A95K also provides an excellent gaming experience with an outstanding response time and low input lag but it's a newer model with potential improvements in other performance areas like color and motion processing.
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How the LG C1 (OLED) and the Sony A95K (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG C1 (OLED) | Sony A95K (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,349 | $2,997 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2021 | June 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65C1 | XR-65A95K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.4/10 | 9.5/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 57" x 1.8" | 33" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.9" x 57" | 34.6" x 56.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52.9 lbs | 59.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Caleb Denison | March 2022
"A95K will be one of the highest-performing TVs of the year, if not the hottest TV of 2022. The color on the Sony A95K is the most accurate I have ever seen. Certain hues of red just haven’t been produced on a TV … until now. Perhaps with deeper scrutiny, I may one day find some nit to pick, but in the time I was able to spend with the A95K, I was simply thrilled."
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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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