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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG C2 OLED is often significantly less expensive and performs very well for gaming and watching movies, but it may not be as bright as other options, which is a consideration for rooms with lots of natural light. If budget is a concern and you're primarily gaming or watching movies in a controlled lighting environment, the LG C2 is a strong option. Otherwise, if you want the best picture quality and are willing to invest more, consider the Sony A95L, especially for sports and varied content in brightly lit rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG C2 (OLED)
- The LG C2 (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 reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.8
10.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Sony A95L (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the LG C2 (OLED) has very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
10.0
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 C2 (OLED) is excellent.
The LG C2 excels with perfect contrast ratios, exceptional black uniformity, and robust local dimming that preserve picture quality in dark scenes, which is vital for movies and cinematic TV, along with wide viewing angles for larger groups. In comparison, the Sony A95L not only matches these qualities but also offers notably better out-of-the-box color accuracy and a wider color volume, making it stand out for its superior portrayal of vibrant, lifelike colors in cinematic content.
Sports
8.4
10.0
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the LG C2 (OLED) is very good.
The LG C2 has excellent reflection handling, which is important for bright rooms, but its motion processing is not as refined as the Sony A95L, impacting the viewing of fast-paced sports. In contrast, the Sony A95L offers both best-in-class motion processing for seamless action and best reflection handling for clarity, even in well-lit environments.
Gaming
8.9
10.0
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
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
8.6/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the LG C2 (OLED) is very good.
The LG C2 OLED is recognized for having excellent response time and very good input lag, making it a very good choice for gaming, while the Sony A95L OLED surpasses it with the best ratings in both response time and input lag as well as a higher refresh rate, establishing it as the best option for gaming performance.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
10.0
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
10.0/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the LG C2 (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A95L (OLED) delivers the best colors out of the box and has the highest color gamut, which is key for animated content where vibrant and varied colors are crucial, whereas the LG C2 (OLED) also provides very good performance in these areas but doesn't quite match the Sony.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
10.0
7.8/10
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 C2 (OLED) is excellent.
The LG C2 excels in upscaling and provides a good color experience out of the box, making it a solid choice for viewing standard definition content like news and talk shows, with adequate brightness for viewing in most room conditions. On the other hand, the Sony A95L offers superior upscaling and best-in-class color accuracy, along with very good SDR brightness, ensuring that even low-resolution content appears clear and vivid, which is particularly beneficial for brightly lit environments.
Bright Room
7.8
9.0
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.5/10
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 C2 (OLED) is good.
The Sony A95L outshines the LG C2 in a bright room because it provides superior SDR and HDR brightness, which helps maintain picture quality under high ambient light, while also offering better handling of reflections, ensuring clearer visibility of content. Both TVs deliver excellent contrast, color volume, and color gamut, which enrich the viewing experience; however, these factors have a secondary impact on visibility in well-lit environments compared to brightness performance and reflections handling.
Cost
$1,355
$2,898
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The LG C2 (OLED) has a price of $1,355 and the Sony A95L (OLED) costs $2,898.
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Spec Comparison
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| LG C2 (OLED) | Sony A95L (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,355 | $2,898 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 3, 2022 | August 7, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65C2 | XR-65A95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Google 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 | 10/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 10/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.1/10 | 10/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 1.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.7" | 33.9" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 32.6 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 | |
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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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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