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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG C3 is a premium OLED TV that delivers excellent overall picture quality, particularly in dark rooms, and offers superior gaming performance with fast response times and low input lag. It has a wide viewing angle and performs well in bright rooms despite not being the brightest. The TV supports most HDR formats and has great speakers. The Vizio V-Series is a budget-friendly LCD alternative with decent picture quality, but it falls short in dark room performance and has limited gaming capabilities due to a slower response time and higher input lag. It doesn't get very bright, making it less ideal for very sunny rooms and it lacks local dimming, affecting contrast performance. The viewing angle is also narrower, which can limit the seating arrangement. If you are a movie enthusiast or gamer and can afford a higher-priced TV, the LG C3 will deliver a superior experience. Conversely, if you are on a budget and mostly watch news, reality TV, or cartoons, the Vizio V-Series may suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG C3 (OLED)
- Very good for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Excellent for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG C3 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.0
6.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG C3 (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.2
6.3
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C3 OLED offers perfect black uniformity and contrast, and excellent local dimming, essential for deep blacks and contrast in movies, along with wide viewing angles and vibrant colors. The Vizio V-Series LCD struggles with local dimming (non-existent), black uniformity, and contrast which are crucial for cinematic experiences, and it falls behind in viewing angles and color volume, impacting how colors look from different seats and the richness of colors portrayed.
Sports
8.5
6.1
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C3 OLED excels in watching sports due to its best-in-class response time and motion processing, resulting in clear images with minimal blur during fast action, and its superb handling of reflections and wide viewing angles mean it looks great from anywhere in the room. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series LCD is only fair for sports as it struggles with motion clarity and reflections; although it offers good gray uniformity which is somewhat important, it cannot compete with LG C3's overall performance.
Gaming
9.0
5.6
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The LG C3 OLED has the highest response time and input lag scores, making it excellent for gaming due to its ability to display fast-moving content with minimal blur and respond quickly to user inputs. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series LCD's poor gaming performance is attributed to its lower response time and input lag scores, resulting in more motion blur and slower response to gaming controls.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
7.0
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
The LG C3 OLED excels in displaying cartoons and animation due to its very good colors out of the box and very good color gamut, which ensure vibrant and accurate imagery. Despite the Vizio V-Series being rated as good for colors out of the box, its color gamut is not as expansive, limiting the range of colors that can be displayed compared to the LG C3 OLED.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
6.3
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C3 OLED provides superior upscaling of lower-resolution content and has higher SDR brightness which is essential for clarity when watching news and talk shows, alongside a better color experience right out of the box and a wider color gamut for more vivid images. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series LCD falls short in these aspects, particularly in upscaling and SDR brightness, which may result in lower picture quality for standard TV programs.
Bright Room
8.3
5.8
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The LG C3 OLED provides a better viewing experience in a bright room than the Vizio V-Series LCD because it has significantly higher SDR and HDR brightness levels that help overcome ambient light and superior reflection handling, which reduces the impact of glare. Although both have high contrast ratios, the LG C3's OLED technology offers deeper blacks and a wider color volume and gamut that remain consistent at different viewing angles, critical factors for maintaining picture quality in bright environments.
Cost
$2,400
$400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The LG C3 (OLED) has a price of $2,400 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG C3 (OLED) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2023 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65C3 | V655-J09 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.3/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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" | 33.1" x 57.4" x 2.5" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.7" | 35.6" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.6 lbs | 39.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 400 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | Unknown | 18 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"Vizio's cheapest 4K HDR TV packs in a lot for a low price. The voice control via the remote works well, about as well as Roku's version on devices that have it. So if you know your way around a TV menu, or want to be able to dial in the picture even on an inexpensive TV, the Vizio is the better choice"
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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 Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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