The LG C1 is a great TV and comes at an upper midrange price, generally offering good value. It has excellent performance for gaming and watching sports, and very good picture quality in dark rooms. However, it may not be the brightest in sunny rooms, and its sound quality is good but without great speakers.
On the other hand, the Sony A95L is priced at the high end and is usually much more expensive. It offers superior overall picture quality, exceptional gaming performance, and excellent handling of sports content. Its viewing angles and reflection handling are also better than the LG C1, and it comes with great speakers that support Dolby Atmos. Though both perform well in dark rooms, in bright rooms, you may notice that the LG C1 doesn't get quite as bright as the Sony A95L.
If sound quality and superior picture are priorities for you and you're okay with a higher price, the Sony A95L would be a better choice. If you're looking for excellent value for money and still get a great TV for gaming and dark room viewing, the LG C1 would be a good fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG C1 (OLED)
The LG C1 (OLED) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95L (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A95L (OLED)
Excellent for bright room
Best in class for dark room
Best in class for gaming
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
Best in class 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
8.5/10
10.0/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Sony A95L (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the LG C1 (OLED) has very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.9/10
10.0/10
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 A95L (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the LG C1 (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A95L excels for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior gray uniformity, which enhances viewing in scenes with uniform color, and better out-of-the-box color accuracy, which means less adjustment for optimal picture quality. In comparison, the LG C1 provides a very good experience with slightly lesser gray uniformity and color accuracy but still offers excellent contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity essential for deep blacks and high-quality picture in dark scenes.
Sports
8.3/10
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the LG C1 (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A95L outshines the LG C1 in sports viewing primarily due to its superior motion processing and reflection handling; it keeps fast action clear and maintains better visibility in bright rooms, while the LG C1, although very good in these aspects, doesn't reach the same level of performance. Both TVs offer wide viewing angles and good gray uniformity, which are important for group sports watching, but the Sony A95L has a slight edge in these areas as well.
Gaming
9.0/10
10.0/10
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
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
8.6/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the LG C1 (OLED) is excellent.
The LG C1 OLED is a top-notch choice for gaming due to its best-in-class response time and input lag, offering a smooth and responsive gaming experience. The Sony A95L OLED edges out as the best gaming TV not only matching the LG in response time and input lag but also featuring a higher refresh rate for even more fluid motion.
Cartoons & Animation
8.2/10
10.0/10
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
10.0/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
9.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the LG C1 (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A95L (OLED) excels in displaying cartoons and animation because it has the best colors right out of the box and supports a wide and excellent color volume, making it the top performer for vibrant, colorful content. On the other hand, while the LG C1 (OLED) has good color performance out of the box and a very good color volume, it doesn't quite match the level of the A95L in these critical areas for animation and cartoons.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6/10
10.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG C1 (OLED) is very good.
The LG C1 performs well when upscaling lower-resolution content and has good SDR brightness, making it suitable for news and talk shows, especially in lower light conditions. The Sony A95L offers superior upscaling and brighter SDR output, enhancing clarity and visibility, which is preferable for brightly lit rooms, and delivers more vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box, ideal for a more lifelike viewing experience.
Bright Room
7.1/10
9.0/10
9.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the LG C1 (OLED) is good.
The Sony A95L is excellent in bright rooms due to its outstanding reflections handling and higher SDR and HDR brightness capabilities compared to the LG C1, which has good brightness and excellent reflections handling. While both TVs have perfect contrast and similar color volume and gamut, the superior brightness of the Sony A95L makes it more suitable for bright environments.
Cost
$1,349
$2,898
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The LG C1 (OLED) has a price of $1,349 and the Sony A95L (OLED) costs $2,898.
How the LG C1 (OLED) and the Sony A95L (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
LG C1 (OLED)
Sony A95L (OLED)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$1,349
$2,898
Brand
Brand
LG
Sony
Release Date
Release Date
April 3, 2021
August 7, 2023
Full name
Full name
OLED65C1
XR-65A95L
Screen Size
Screen Size
65"
65"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
OLED
OLED
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
WOLED WBC
RGB OLED QD-OLED
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
webOS
Google 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
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
8.5/10
10/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
7.2/10
9/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
9/10
10/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
9/10
10/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
8.4/10
10/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
8.6/10
10/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8.2/10
10/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
8.9/10
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"
32.7" x 56.9" x 1.4"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
33.9" x 57"
33.9" x 56.9"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
52.9 lbs
51.6 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
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
10/100
10/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
7.3/10
8.7/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
7.1/10
8.1/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
7/10
8.3/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
9.7/10
9.8/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
10/10
10/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
9.3/10
10/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
9.2/10
10/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
8/10
10/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
8/10
10/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
8.2/10
10/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
7.2/10
9.4/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
10/10
10/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
10/10
10/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
7.3/10
9.5/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
8.8/10
10/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
8/10
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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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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