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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for exceptional overall picture quality and are willing to invest in a higher-end TV, the Sony A95L offers a top-notch viewing experience with slightly better performance in various content types including movies and gaming. However, the LG C3 is less expensive and still delivers excellent quality across the board, making it a great value choice. For gaming, the LG C3 is also a strong performer. In a bright room, both TVs do well, but neither is a standout in this environment. The Sony A95L offers a unique panel with a higher refresh rate, which could be beneficial for very smooth motion in gaming and movies. Both TVs support a range of HDR formats and have good sound quality, but the Sony A95L excels slightly more in color reproduction and has a better viewing angle. Choose the Sony A95L if budget is not a concern and you want the best picture quality possible, or go with the LG C3 if you're looking for a balance between performance and price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG C3 (OLED)
- The LG C3 (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
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.0
10.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
8.1/10
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 C3 (OLED) has excellent picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.2
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 C3 (OLED) is excellent.
Sports
8.5
10.0
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
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the LG C3 (OLED) is very good.
The LG C3 is praised for its very good motion processing and handling of reflections, essential for watching sports, while the Sony A95L sets itself apart with exceptional motion processing and nearly perfect reflection handling, making it the best choice for the most immersive sports viewing experience. Both offer wide viewing angles and good gray uniformity, but where response is key, the Sony A95L leads, ensuring even the fastest action is rendered sharply.
Gaming
9.0
10.0
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
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the LG C3 (OLED) is excellent.
The LG C3 is renowned for its gaming performance with the highest response time and input lag scores, complemented by a 120Hz OLED display that ensures smooth motion. However, the Sony A95L edges out slightly on top for gaming with similar top-tier response time and input lag, plus a higher 144Hz refresh rate for even smoother gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
10.0
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
10.0/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
8.0/10
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 C3 (OLED) is very good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
10.0
8.0/10
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 C3 (OLED) is excellent.
The LG C3 excels in displaying news and TV programs thanks to very good upscaling of low-resolution content and a very good SDR brightness that makes it suitable for most room settings. Conversely, the Sony A95L stands out with slightly better upscaling and best-in-class colors out of the box, providing a vibrant and crisp image that enhances the viewing experience for everyday content.
Bright Room
8.3
9.0
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the LG C3 (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A95L (OLED) has a higher score in reflection handling which allows it to maintain picture quality in bright rooms more effectively than the LG C3 (OLED); additionally, the Sony A95L features better color volume, enabling it to display a wider range of colors at different brightness levels which can contribute to its excellent performance in bright environments.
Cost
$2,000
$2,898
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
$4,500
The LG C3 (OLED) has a price of $2,000 and the Sony A95L (OLED) costs $2,898.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG C3 (OLED) | Sony A95L (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $2,898 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2023 | August 7, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65C3 | 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 | 8/10 | 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 | 9/10 | 10/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 10/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 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 | 36.6 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 | Unknown | 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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