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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the LG C2 and the Sony A95K OLED TVs, consider that the Sony A95K typically costs more, but it offers slightly better overall picture quality, sports watching, and news watching experiences. It also performs a bit better in bright rooms and has superior sound quality. However, the LG C2 is less expensive and still provides an excellent gaming experience, great movie watching quality, and very good performance in dark rooms. Both models have similar input lag, making them suitable for gaming. If budget is a concern and you mostly play games or watch movies in darker environments, the LG C2 might be more suitable. If you're willing to spend more for a richer viewing experience across various content and better performance in well-lit rooms, the Sony A95K could be worth the investment. Both TVs have similar HDMI port offerings and support for Dolby Vision and HLG. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG C2 (OLED)
- The LG C2 (OLED) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95K (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A95K (OLED)
- Very good for bright 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 reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.8
9.4
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Sony A95K (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the LG C2 (OLED) has very good picture quality.
The Sony A95K excels with outstanding colors straight out of the box, a broad color gamut and volume, and superior HDR brightness, contributing to its exceptional picture quality. Meanwhile, the LG C2 offers very good performance in these areas with great contrast, black uniformity, and HDR support, making it a strong choice with very good picture quality.
Sports
8.4
9.5
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the LG C2 (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A95K is the better option for watching sports due to its superior motion processing and reflection handling capabilities, which ensure smoother and clearer images, especially during fast action sequences, and less distraction from light sources. However, the LG C2 still offers excellent response time and wide viewing angles, making it a strong choice as well, but it can't match the Sony's performance in reducing screen glare and enhancing motion clarity.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
9.5
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.3/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.3/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the LG C2 (OLED) is very good.
Bright Room
7.8
8.6
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
7.5/10
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 C2 (OLED) is good.
The Sony A95K provides a very good HDR viewing experience even in bright rooms due to its superior handling of reflections and higher HDR brightness compared to the LG C2, which still offers good performance in both aspects but falls slightly short in these particulars. While both TVs excel in contrast and color performance, these brightness and reflection handling characteristics distinguish the Sony A95K's performance in well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,355
$2,997
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The LG C2 (OLED) has a price of $1,355 and the Sony A95K (OLED) costs $2,997.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
9.1
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony A95K (OLED) to be best in class for movies & TV, while the LG C2 (OLED) is excellent.
The Sony A95K excels in watching movies and cinematic TV mainly because it offers an exceptional contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, coupled with superior color out of the box, color volume, and gray uniformity, leading to a better overall picture quality.
Gaming
8.9
8.9
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) and LG C2 (OLED) are both very good for gaming.
The LG C2 OLED is favored for gaming due to its superior response time and excellent input lag performance, complemented by a high 120Hz refresh rate. The Sony A95K OLED matches the excellent input lag performance and supports 4K gaming at 120Hz, but stands out with its distinct OLED technology that delivers vibrant colors and quality images.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
9.5
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony A95K (OLED) to be best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG C2 (OLED) is excellent.
The LG C2 performs well for news, talk shows, and TV programs due to its good upscaling capabilities for lower resolution content and solid SDR brightness, making it suitable for average-lit rooms, and it has very good colors out of the box. In contrast, the Sony A95K excels in these viewing conditions because of its better upscaling quality and excellent color reproduction out of the box, coupled with good SDR brightness, offering a more vivid viewing experience, although it may be more expensive.
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How the LG C2 (OLED) and the Sony A95K (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG C2 (OLED) | Sony A95K (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,355 | $2,997 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 3, 2022 | June 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65C2 | 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 | 8.6/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.1/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.5" x 56.7" x 1.8" | 33" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.7" | 34.6" x 56.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 32.6 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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David Katzmaier | November 2022
"The C2 offers image quality that's a clear step above any non-OLED TV I've seen. The C2 is rare among high-end TVs in that all four of its HDMI ports support 4K/120, great for hard-core gamers with multiple next-gen devices. The C2 is plenty bright enough for just about any viewing environment. It also outperforms QLED TVs like the Samsung QN90B and TCL 6-Series. That's why I consider the LG C2 the best high-end TV for the money of 2022."
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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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