LG C3 OLED TV Review | Buy Now, or Wait?

LG’s C3 OLED is an icon of LG’s 10+ years of OLED TV dominance. Long the smartest choice in OLED TV, the LG C-series now has real competition. Here’s how the LG C3 stacks up and what this model tells us about what may come in 2024 with the LG C4.
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[@DJDynamik]

Still running a LG C8 OLED from 2018, still impresses me every time. Runs like new from day 1. No burn in, no issues. It’s perfect.

[@Jumpman67]

I've got a C1 from a couple years ago and it's still amazing to me.

[@joedecordoba2894]

My LG C8 still looks remarkable and without any signs of burn-in after 4.5 years.

[@Slomwotion]

Same. My c8 still looks awesome. Only features i miss are vrr, hdmi eARC and 120hz.

[@illogical1421]

For how long do you use it per day?

[@B0RICUA4LIVE]

same, C8, 4+ years and counting

[@andrewk541]

Just upgraded from my 55" C1 to a 77" C3. What an upgrade! I found the 77" C3 on sale for $2300, and I think it was quite the steal. Definately the right purchase

[@TheVendeada101]

Just purchased the C3 77 memorial Day sale for $1600. eBay new from official LG retail for 2k and had M day eBay coupon code for 20% off to knock $400 off. Steal imo

[@alvinson74]

I got a C3 55" a couple of months ago and I love it. I paired with a LG S77 soundbar for $300. A very nice bargain. The software updates are not a problem. After one week you barely see any auto update on the screen. I have it in my living room and the light reflection is very minimal. The great angle views makes everybody happy when sitting on the sides. I will be adding a PS5 real soon.

[@avg0062]

Hi, I'm thinking about a new OLED TV. I have a Sony A90J and its pretty good and the motion is not bad on this panel. However, I was looking at the LG C3 and LG G3 and the G3 in the 65 inch is a remarkable OLED TV. The motion and picture quality on the G3 is amazing, and its a lot brighter than the A90J. I don't think I'll be making a sideways move. It will used in Home Theater applications. Anybody want to buy a Sony A90J?

[@Demonomania87]

Bought the 65" C3 in July 2023, paid about the same as the quoted price in this video if you include the cashback in the equation. I love the TV, it's my first OLED and a huge step up in every way compared to the Samsung LCD from 2015 I had. I rarely have issues with it, although I mostly use my Apple TV 4k for playback so I can't speak for the apps that are included. The OS updates have been good though, and I think they even fixed a few Dolby Atmos passthrough issues I experienced early on. One other oft overlooked advantage of the C3, and something that actually played a huge role in choosing this TV, is the fact that the footprint of the stand is very small while still elevating the TV enough for a decent size soundbar to fit under it. I have a Philips Fidelio B97 which is quite the chonker but it fits perfectly in front of the C3 with both the TV and soundbar being completely on my fairly shallow cabinet. No other contender could do that because they all either had a very low elevation (obscuring some of the screen behind the soundbar) or a stand with a very deep footprint (not leaving enough room for the soundbar to fit in front).

[@Shah_creates]

Thanks for sharing this very perceptive insight. I was wondering this for my Nagamichi soundbar.

[@techsamurai11]

Great comments at the end Caleb! Adding a heatsink or a MLA with reduced brightness would also give LG a competitive advantage over Samsung and Sony. You're right that they are lacking a competitive advantage right now as the S90C and A80L are similarly priced and the competition is very tough in this market. LG has been the clear feature leader in this category for a while.

[@LilRick96]

My mom just got her 65inch C3 last week. INCREDIBLE 🔥

[@brab199]

I recently bought the c3 42’ strictly for the ps5 & movies/shows. It’s mounted right above my dwf 34’ ultra wide. I really enjoy my tv

[@casualjay909]

A C3 and an Alienware Ultrawide...two great OLEDs,you are living my dream lol

[@simonrockstream]

Got a 77 C3 this black friday, it's an absolutely incredible tv and I'm not sure what more you could ask for honestly. It's almost perfect, I guess UI and stuff can always be improved but even now the UI and menus are GREAT. It's a fantastic tv.

[@besticandogolf5901]

And the evo panel is SIGNIFICANTLY brighter than even a 2 year old c1. Phenomenal value

[@zerocal76]

How much u pay for that 77 C3 on BF? Considering one, thanks

[@jaydogg691]

Picked up a 77” C3 on an early Black Friday sale. Straight from the box with a couple tweaks and the PQ is stunning, especially at this size. Can’t wait to dial in the settings more and enjoy some UHD Blu-Rays on it during Xmas break.

[@8820Shane]

What price did you get it at and where?

[@besticandogolf5901]

Costco has it for 2400 right now I believe. Plus free 3 year warranty extension included. 77”

[@Thomas-uj3lv]

Exactly right in time, I ordered my C3 yesterday. I also compared watching with Sony X90L,A80L and Samsung s90C in person Oh boy!! OLED is really stunning!!! Regarding to the price to performance , I chose LG over other brands because LG is currently only 1300 for 55” and only 1050 for 48”.

[@DonGreenAus]

Looking at the A80L as well as the C3. Definitely liking the C3 atm. The samsung S90C bit too bright out of the box for me. Sony A80L a lot more expensive in Australia right now as well. If the Sony A80L and the C3 were the same price, would be a hard decision for sure.

[@TheCanyonhopper]

Absolutely right about getting help installing the tv. Hit mine (a C2) on the side that causes the screen to have some issues. Not visible during content but barely with some test pattern. Got mine ex-demo at the price of an X90l which is not a contest for me. Still have 2 years on warranty and had already more than 6000 hours without problems (other than what I did). Happy holidays everyone.

[@vxsniffer]

just bought 65" C3 - it's amazing! no issue watching TV in bright room with big windows...

[@lundinkrazy]

I picked up a C2 in the summer and I have no regrets. Definitely worth it. Especially if it’s on sale.

[@daniell7226]

Ile zapłaciłeś w promocji? Dzis moge kupić c3 w promocji za 1100 $ jakieś 4500 zl.

[@elton7541]

Just got my 77” c3 mounted yesterday upgraded from an lg nano 90 65” and damn it’s such a big upgrade and my first oled tv. Highly recommend it 🙏🏼

[@bonusstagegamingshow4426]

Totally agree with LG needing to lower the cost - Got a C3 65inch in the Black Friday sales, managed to get it for £300-£400 less than the competition and it was absolutely worth it - but if the prices were closer and I didn’t get such a discount I would probably have gone for the Sony due to their handling of motion processing. Don’t regret my purchase at all but it is definitely something LG should be thinking about doing to stay competitive

[@npc2k]

How much did you pay?

[@Shah_creates]

@@npc2k This is what I want to know. How much?

[@ryanx3584]

Buddy, I'm saving for a C3 for Black Friday later in the year and much like the other commenters, I'd like to know how much it WAS and how much you got it for?? Ta

[@Sparky_Otter]

The LG C9 that I have from 2019 still does very well too. The picture quality is still amazing, just wish the OLED prices would come down.

[@allie12212]

I just bought this tv yesterday in the 65 inch, I absolutely love it. I’ve never had an oled and I decided it was time to upgrade from a led to an oled. It’s perfect for gaming and the picture quality is better than anything I’ve had before

[@joeyxl3456]

How is the motion handling. Is gaming nice and smooth?. Thanks.

[@allie12212]

@@joeyxl3456 it’s great so far, gaming is fantastic. Just need to tweak a few settings and it’s just beautiful

[@user-hi1et2tb5u]

Yea LED's are shit.Get plasma if you can;'t afford OLED

[@Captainrave]

Bought it now as a PC monitor. Couldn’t be happier with it.

[@log8735]

Any burn in? Do you use it for movies and tv too? Lmk how those are.

[@mikea1304]

Got this tv a month before black friday for $1496 65-inch model. Love this oled tv so far. Sdr, Hdr, Dolby Vision, Gaming, and 4k Blu-ray look so damn good.

[@2wheelsonline]

Brilliant video explaining/showing me things I needed to know... thanks!

[@leegrant7588]

Just ordered the LG C3. Thanks for your review.

[@jamess3532]

I picked up a C3 77" just a few days ago and I'm blown away by the colors, viewing angles and life like viewing experience. I'm still going through all of the inputs and applying the custom adjustments for each decoding/picture mode. We watched out first movie in HDR last night in out of the box cinema mode and it was stunning. I actually turned down the brightness to 75 and lowered the peak brightness to medium as I recall. Room brightness does play a big role here and with all of the lights off these settings worked extremely well. We'll be hiring an ISF calibrator to make the final tweaks once we've owned the television for a few months. We picked up our display from Best Buy after they price matched Amazon and paid just over $2100.00. This is a lot of display for that price and we couldn't be happier.

[@paytoncrout8302]

no way man! do you still have the link or the screenshot of the C3 you price matched with?

[@jamess3532]

It was an Amazon Presidents day sale so I do not have a link but Best Buy will price match an amazon sellers sale price as long as it's not a third party amazon seller. Keep an eye on prices and sales.@@paytoncrout8302

[@AjinkyaMaurya]

Amazing video Caleb! This has really helped me to put things into perspective. Thank you and please keep up the good work :)

[@GavinBrown]

Thanks. Glad you mentioned the picture settings madness! As a (i assume) typical user, having to set up multiple sources/inputs and then double check every time you watch something new is just silly IMHO. But once setup, it's a great TV.

[@davewilliams7130]

Got the C3 48” today after considering the A2 & C2. John Lewis had a returned C3 so went for it at £850 (new is currently £1189) with the JL usual 5 yr warranty. Really impressed so far despite it being our very 1st LG (always bought Sony & Samsung in the past)

[@michael-4k4000]

I don't think the 42 and 48" have the Evo, however, I have. 42" and its very very bright.

[@VectorGaming4080]

£850 for a 48” C3 is a great price. I just picked one up in the US for $1050 and it’s a really stunning TV. It makes a great monitor for my RTX 4080 gaming rig, and just a great TV to watch movies on.

[@jamesg8939]

Had my 55” C3 for about two weeks now. Loving it for daily use with games & shows/movies from my Xbox series X. Upgraded from a Samsung TU7000 that died after 2.5 years

[@AaronMcFarland]

I got my LG 77 C3 a few months ago and I do love it. One HUGE issue though, with my LG C3 connected to the HDMI2 eARC port to my Denon AVR-S970H HDMI out port with a Nvidia Shield TV plugged into the receiver, the TV will just power off and get the 'LG life is good logo' in the middle of watching via the Shield TV and it will do this up to almost every 5 minutes after turning it back on. I have tired turning off all the HDMI CEC settings in the TV (the receiver already has them off due to using a Harmony remote) and weirdly the sound from the shield goes to the TV speakers instead of the receiver 5.1.2 speaker setup, which makes zero sense. I had a LG tech out to my house and nothing is wrong with the tv either. I finally just had to use HDMI 1 port on the TV, which loses the ability to use any of the LG apps, including KZbin HDR, but it is better than a TV turning off randomly. My LG 65 C8 didn't have any of these issues it replaced.

[@Brianhall1174]

I have had my C2 for a little over a year and love it. I will not go back to LCD unless it is a high end model.

[@VectorGaming4080]

I just purchased a 48” C3 and am having it wall mounted once it arrived to be used as my PC monitor. 4K 120 Hz is perfect for my gaming use and while I’ve used 240 Hz monitors and can appreciate the slight difference, 120 Hz is still blazing fast on a 4K panel and I really feel no need to wait and pay more for a C4 that can do 144 Hz.

[@Alsam]

Thinking of doing the same. Now wiht the C4 out, (but more expensive) ,what are your thoughts on the C3 or pushing to the C4 with 144hz refresh? Do you use your with PC, Mac or both. Any tips, thoughts? Happy with it? Thanks!

[@VectorGaming4080]

@@Alsam Hey. I think either one would be a great choice. The games I play don’t usually hit 144 Hz with my RTX 4080 because I max everything out at 4K. So, for me, with my current build, it wouldn’t be entirely worth it. However, if you had a 4090 and a decent CPU, you’d see it go past 120 Hz more often than me. On the other hand, if you can find a C3 for substantially cheaper than a C4, I think it would be a better buy. But, one additional little advantage the C4 has over the C3 is it has its color-boosting algorithm available during game mode I believe. It provides a slight boost to color volume, but it’s not a huge difference at least turning it on and off on my C3 by switching between FMM and Game Mode. For now, I’ve been sticking to Game Mode and using Nvidia’s Digital Vibrance to make colors pop. It doesn’t do the same thing but kind of looks similar.

[@Alsam]

@@VectorGaming4080 Thanks. I'm a very casual gamer. I would hook my x box though. Would be using as my wfh monitor (have a 32" 4k now). Always enamered with these. Have an opportunity to cash in some airline miles for retail gift cards. Either of these would be a fun use of those.

[@DarkClouds2010]

Just Ordered LG c3 77 from Costco.. thanks for your balanced reviews!

[@DonGreenAus]

Fantastic review. Best by far I've seen of the C3. Great information and comparison to the Sony and Samsung offerings. Just have to do some more research on wall mounting using my existing bracket, as the back of the C3 looks almost devoid of any mounting holes. Just found a video showing the mounting holes, all my worries disappear :).

[@fractalelf7760]

Just bought an A90K, love it. I think most people will be happy with almost any OLED.

[@LennySkinz]

im currently waiting on delivery of a 65" C3, my first OLED. pretty stoked

[@1975mastergames]

Did it live up to the hype?

[@LennySkinz]

​@@1975mastergames I am really happy with it!. Picture is clear and more than bright enough for my dungeon., OS is easy and intuitive. No regrets on this purchase at all.

[@LeezahB]

Great job on this! I agree with your point on pricing with this TV vs the A80L and the S90C. When I was choosing my secondary TV (55 inch) for the bedroom, I considered these three as well. In addition, at the time, a 55 inch version of my beloved A95K was available for not much more than the A80L. In the end, I ended up going with the A80L because of the XR Clear processing and excellent sound (it’s so easy to pair with my powered speakers and still use the TV sound) and because I am now used to and love Sony’s menus and OS. Some say the A80L is not bright enough, but I have not found that to be the case and my bedroom gets pretty bright during the day, but I do watch it mostly at night. In any event, I always enjoy your thoughtful and thorough reviews. 🥰

[@ryanhuerta1024]

I love my 77 A80L. Best tv I've ever had.❤

[@LeezahB]

@@ryanhuerta1024I love my 55 inch A80L too!!😊

[@jaxboro]

Picked up the 42 inch this week for $798. Going to use it as a computer monitor, entertainment hub, PC and console gaming.

[@leonardopalmitesta8276]

Which sound mode you use on lg c3? With internal speakers only you disable or not Dolby Atmos? Thanks for answering 😊

[@MohitArya]

Watching this review on C3.

[@creasefold1986]

Love my c3. Best tv I ever had.

[@richroggio]

that was a great review on the LGC3 TV Caleb and that looks like Fleetwood Mac Rumors in the backround 👍

[@christopherfleetwood3229]

After several months of contemplating which TV to ultimately get, I have decided on getting the LG C3. Thank you for the fantastic review!

[@N63s]

I bought yesterday LG OLED65C35LA for 1500$ and I am very satisfied👍

[@janivoutilainen2610]

Just got this for 1200 euros on sale, picking it up today, can´t wait

[@N63s]

@@janivoutilainen2610 🍻

[@jacktheladfrost]

This is the TV i want. I've been price checking nearly every day for a couple of months. It's gone up by £100 today from my preferred seller. Probably so they can claim it's gone down by 100 in a few weeks😂. I'm willing to wait for the January sales to see if it gets any closer to £1000.

[@ag-sz8oc]

Replaced a 65" Samsung Q90T QLED with an 77" C3...freaking love the C3.

[@CasepbX]

I'm eagerly awaiting the specs on the C4. As of now I'm planning on buying a 42" C4 for a monitor. I will keep my eyes open for other competitors though.

[@MarkB562]

I originally considered the C3, but bought the Sony A75L OLED that was also cheaper. No regrets, the picture clarity and processing is excellent!

[@TheTruelakersfan]

Really where ? Because I’m my area the Sony is twice as expensive than the lg. The new lg c3 is only 1299 while the Sony a95 is 2500!

[@FaTeLessGhost]

@@TheTruelakersfanThe Sony A75L has the same panel, processor, and OS as the A80L. The sacrifice is the built-in audio (2.0 Channel vs 3.2 in the A80), the Google Assistant is only on the remote (Built-in mic on the A80), and the stand is not adjustable (3-Way stand on the A80). The 65” A75L is $1499 and the 55” is $1199

[@albertobetancourt7133]

I did the same considered the LG 77” C3 but ended with the Samsung S90C 77” being in special a little cheaper I was comparing and considering both before.

[@vihari0007]

​@@albertobetancourt7133which one is better s90c or LG c3 if both come at same price? I am getting both for same price but can't decide which one to choose

[@dsdddsd4543we]

Went from 14 year old Sony 60 inch 3D TV to a 77 inch G2. OLED is incredible. I probably will not upgrade for five years.

[@atadbrooks8291]

Bought my new LG OLED C3 because of you and I love it! Thanks

[@zmknox]

I got a 65” C3 last month and thus far quite like it. It fits my mixed cinema + gaming use pretty well, looking fantastic while doing either. I definitely considered the S90C, but I think the gaming performance tipped me over to the C3. Was interesting to hear your perspective

[@chargingbadger_]

I am looking for the best tv for gaming and watching 4k uhd disk and I think I’m gonna go for a C3 when I save up a bit. There just doesn’t seem to be another tv with such good gaming features without any other compromises.

[@adriant.7457]

What's in it for C3 that makes it so good for gaming? Thanks!

[@Ishpreetb264]

​@@adriant.7457 Nothing. LG used to have the best game mode and had proper implementation for things like HGIG but other companies have caught up and even surpassed LG in some ways. S90c is the best for TV gaming right now.

[@nujxad]

VRR, 120hz, hdmi connections, game mode that shows FPS etc@@adriant.7457

[@baddas380]

First OLED is better than any other option when it comes to gaming oled panels react faster to images so perfect for gaming, also LG has a good interface and options for gaming and for me it that it has 4 HDMI 2.1 that was the selling point for me perfect for multiple consoles and I think there are some home teathers that need the HDMI 2.1, most TVs only come with 2 @@adriant.7457

[@ScottDabson]

My first ever OLED was a Sony A80J. I bought on yours and others recommendation and I like the Google TV OS. I still Love it. I can't wait to see where all this is going. OLED is easily the best tech now, Maybe Micro LED will beat it or electro lumen Quantum dots. TV's still have a ton to improve upon. Thanks for your video's.

[@lukehawkins9443]

I also have the a80j and I love it too, got it really cheap last April when the prices bottom out before the new models come in.

[@ScottDabson]

@@lukehawkins9443 Nice!!

[@MarkNOTW]

How does it handle upscaling?

[@ScottDabson]

@@MarkNOTW works great!

[@six060]

Still using my C7 for over 6 years now with almost 8000 hours running time. Picture quality is as amazing as on the first day.

[@marvinabugov4579]

My 65” - 2020 CX has over 10,000 hours on it now after 4 years of use. No issues whatsoever! Incredible!! I thought for sure something longer term would show up - but absolutely nothing - yet. Expect though that maybe in year 5 something might happen? Who knows, but if it does a C3 or C4 will be purchased first sure BUT at - 77 inches. The 65 is just a bit too small for the room - I realize now - but at that time the 77 inch CX was double the cost of the 65”. Love LG for how they do constant updates and - how they update their artwork displays. Blows everybody away when they see it for the first time. The LG S95QR soundbar works very well with the CX, but looking forward to seeing how the WOW soundbar upgrade works with the new tv (CX not equipped) when I eventually get it.

[@charlesthornberg4087]

My 55 C9 has 15000+ hours no issues beautiful picture LG for the win over other manufactures.

[@mikebushert594]

To clarify, I have been researching and shopping in the 77" OLED Television range for awhile now. Until I watched your review on the awesome trio: Sony A95L vs. Samsung S95C vs. LG-G3 | Best OLED of 2023, I didn't realize Sony was really a contender in OLED. But now, I am absolutely SOLD on the Sony A95L, but unfortunately is above my pay grade (especially in Canadian $'s). Then in THIS LG C3 OLED TV REVIEW, you confirmed everything I was thinking after pricing the LG-G3 and the Samsung S95C that the Quality differences are so negligent and the price difference significant, buying the LG-C3 is a no brainer. To be clear, although everyone of course loves a good deal, we are not just shopping price, as we realize these are higher end TV's. We do have to have a quality Television to follow the Pioneer Elite plasma series and AV Elite Receivers we enjoyed back in the day. Before I absolutely decide on the LG-C3, I will have to find your comparative video on the Sony A80L vs LG-C3. Really enjoying your very informative reviews. I appreciate you using technical terminology I understand with a reality spin that these are all fine Televisions.

[@jlg77]

Just bought the C3 77" at Costco in Canada with 2 years warranty included. Added a Google Chromecast 4K with Google TV. Turned off energy saving and all the "IA" settings to use only Filmmaker mode. The image quality is amazing. My only complaint is for PC gaming, there is known issue with LG OLED displays losing the G-Sync VRR handshake. Other than that, it's amazing.

[@ryanbaker7404]

Hey, Caleb, I just wanted to once again comment on the outstanding production values you guys offer. I watch your reviews on my 55" LG SM8600 (we have gig fiber to the home), and they simply look glorious. Camera quality, lightning, music...you guys are spot on, across the board. Thank you for all you do for us in the AV Nerd (TM) Community. My wife and I will likely get our first OLED this spring. I'm looking forward to revisiting some of my favorite UHD BDs once we upgrade!

[@ricjimurcid]

I bought my first OLED a month ago and it was a 77 C3, spent all my savings on it, I found it almost perfect except for the fact that it does not get along too well with my old DENON receiver through ARC, my receiver is form the ARC (not eARC) generation and every video native app pass digital audio in Dolby Digital Plus in Auto or Passthrough mode, which my receiver does not support over ARC, I wish I had the option for regular Dolby Digital or old DTS formats in ARC, I'm stuck on PCM stereo for all those video apps. : (

[@marioanic420]

Got mine about month ago 65” previus owned Bravia A9G and C3 all the way by far. LG got customer for life best panel i ever had.

[@BlueSkies42]

Perfect timing on video, just bought my C3 couple days ago and comes in tomorrow! Got 42 inch for $899 at Costco for my bedroom with free 5 year warranty. Wanted the A90K but couldn’t justify the $400 price difference plus $100-300 ext warranty since Costco doesn’t sell it. If they release a badass c4 I can’t resist or lower price on a90k I got 90 days to return. I don’t think the diff will be that major

[@user-hf8ie8mf3n]

Sometimes you buy a tv because of how it “fits” you, and this was why I bought it a few days ago. My wife and daughter are the main viewers and they’re happy. It came with the perfect stand, and inputs located on the correct side, unlike Samsung. Silly, but convenient. Also, the old videophile in me put on Top Gun Maverick, cranked the 20 yr old M&K system, and along with my daughter, was blown away. So, it may have its faults, but it also does the job. And, the 65” model was $2000 cheaper than the original 50” plasma it replaced. Go figure. The only real complaint is it’s very source dependent. The fubo streamed hockey game looked awful. I may still play around with more settings, but since everything else looks perfectly fine, I may not. Great video. Finally something I own and can comment about….ha. 🎄🤪👍🏳️‍🌈

[@EDGARGARCIA-pj2vd]

I found the same issue in image quality when streaming FuboTV. Switched to KZbin TV and image quality improved by a lot. Not sure if it has to do with the image quality the streaming services provide but it’s worth taking a look at. Hope this helps.

[@user-hf8ie8mf3n]

@@EDGARGARCIA-pj2vd Actually it seems to be very channel specific, with root sports (Seattle) being the culprit. Also, it was the long camera shots that were the worst, with a lot of pixelated images. Close up shots were fine. Other channels were better….still experimenting with stuff. Thanks for sharing your experience, it’s appreciated. Cheers

[@user-hf8ie8mf3n]

Just an update. I was waiting to watch hockey on TNT via Sling tv, and it’s night and day compared to root sports on fubo. So, as stated previously, it’s a very source dependent tv, and I’m thrilled with everything. Not gonna worry about what I can’t control. 🎄🤪🇨🇦

[@DedricSilva]

I bought this TV Saturday and it will be here Wednesday. I’m excited to finally have an OLED in my living room after having OLED strictly in my bedroom at the time. Since OLED is getting brighter I can finally have it in my living room.

[@BatLB]

I bought the C3KNA as a 42inch for about 1000 Dollars, including wallmount + installation from delivery guys directly sent by LG. I do not think theres ALOT of price margin for LG to go much lower for the time being, considering how we have seemingly no issue to pay 1500-2500 dollars for a smartphone.

[@NightWiz11]

You literally forgot to talk about Samsung S89C that you've promised in the beginning 0:55😅 Btw you should make a dedicated video about the S89C, that TV is sure interesting

[@Raja-mc3zt]

Recently everyone forget Samsung 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️😂

[@TenableMold]

Picked up the 42" C3 on black Friday to use as a PC monitor. It was either C3 42" for $899 or the Alienware/Dell 34" QD-OLED for $799. Still getting used to using the C3 as a monitor, hope I made the right choice.

[@lamjay6656]

Also bought a 42in C2 for PC use and I love it coming from a 27jn IPS monitor. No neck issues for me and I use a 70cm deep desk.

[@lamjay6656]

Just need to press win key + alt + B to enable HDR.

[@Fake_q8account]

In Kuwait Lg c3 42inch It’s 1,500$

[@MarioGoatse]

That's so weird lol... I was literally in the exact same situation trying to choose between the two as well. I went for the C3 42 and so far I've been loving it. I was worried it was too big when I pulled it out the box, but once I fired up a game, I was immersed like never before. Returnal looks gorgeous on it. Stunning display! Edit: Like the other commenter, I too upgraded from a 27" IPS (LG 27GL850) It feels so massive lmao

[@canny7x]

I picked up the 42" C3 just before Black Friday for $860 (plus tax). I'm using it mounted on a Monitor Arm as a dedicated PC display. Having used 40" displays in the past I know to make sure I have enough distance to use it without it seeming too large. Oh and use it in a fair dimly lit room with good bias lighting but nothing that causes any glare. I'm really happy with this choice. Still the main factor holding me back for a sooner purchase was the price. Last year I wanted a C2 for $850 from Bestbuy. So I had to wait all year for the C3 to be offered in a price range I felt was reasonable.

[@alanjackson2540]

Hi the LG C3 or maybe C4 looks like a suitable choice for me for work and Xbox gaming. It there a similar but curved option out there? Thanks.

[@PNWISLNDR]

I returned my 75" Sony X93L after one month, exchanging it for the 77" LG C3. I've had it for 2 weeks and I love it. the MiniLED in the Sony just isn't there yet (apparently the X95L is?). Blooming was present, and no matter what I did with display settings, I could not get better upscaling of lesser quality content. The LG C3 has completely removed any buyers remorse for the exact same price. I will note that had the Sony A80L been the same price, I would have gone for that, but it was $200 more and a $2,500 TV is more than enough to spend on a TV imho. I also have a 55" LG GX in my bedroom, which probably made it impossible to go back to an LED.

[@DeesBees85]

I think you made the right choice choosing the C3 over the A80L. It’s brighter and generally better in almost every way. FYI, the 77 inch C3 is currently priced at $2,300 everywhere. Might want to see if you can get a price match now.

[@StationOutlook]

77" LG C3 is so SOO awesome for gaming

[@loganblevins8633]

Got a C3 77 from the partner store. Fantastic deal. Love the TV

[@diwakardhiman7249]

Hi, which tv brand is better with Apple devices specifically with Apple TV? LG or Samsung? My current setup is a Samsung S95B OLED with Apple TV and Samsung Q950A soundbar both connected to the TV. Audio pass-through from Apple TV to Soundbar via E-Arc port on the TV. I have noticed some issues with volume control where Apple TV remote stops working with the soundbar and have to reconnect the remote to fix this. Samsung TV gaming mode doesn’t turn off automatically when I switch from PS5 to Apple TV.

[@andreiavasi7600]

On point. I got the Samsung S90C because it had the same price once discounted for Black Friday and I considered the QD-Oled panel to be worth it vs not getting Dolby Vision. I'm loving it so far, coupled with an Apple TV to avoid the bloated OSs that these come with.

[@besticandogolf5901]

It has a great picture, but we watch a ton of Netflix and other streaming platforms with Dolby vision so the c3 won

[@karlos5885]

C3 HAS POP 3D THAN S90C@@besticandogolf5901

[@mplstransplant]

I've had my 65" C3 for almost two months now. What a fantastic TV for the money. I use it for a bit of everything-- gaming, movies, sports-- and it all looks great. My only regret is that I waited so long to upgrade from my ancient Vizio. Holy crap these modern OLEDs are nice. I opted for the C3 for gaming reasons (plus I liked the stand), but honestly its competitors impressed me too.

[@Senorjohnsonba]

What are your settings for gaming if you don’t mind sharing

[@JLBA14]

Man i leaned towards this tv because of the stand design hahahah. Its the nicest out there IMO.. not a fan of the wide legs.. then youre much more limited with your current tv stand..

[@vihari0007]

Which one is better s90c or LG c3 65 inch

[@JLBA14]

@@vihari0007 colours are actually nicer on the C3.

[@vihari0007]

@@JLBA14 which is better in regard to picture quality of streaming services. I use tv for watching movies and sports.

[@zoranm6432]

I just bought the 42 inch C3 and it’s great. PS5 games are fantastic on it. Very happy with the TV

[@SNLOfficial_]

Wow, i just knew about this channel. Subbed

[@ian4175]

Seeing that S90C footage made me excited for a possible review from you. Been wanting that these past couple of months I’ve been looking in this price range.

[@Ken-inGA]

I picked up a 77” C3 in Nov and so far everything has been great. One question I have is whether I should use the native apps (Netflix, Prime, Hulu, etc.) using LG's Web OS or would I have better performance using my Firestick Max?

[@comiser]

My question as well.

[@rosswiegel5649]

For me at least for KZbin TV, the native apps have better quality

[@koolrunnings3135]

Thanks for the LG-insights, great job as usual. As a newby, question to you (and others) - Is a viewing distance of 10' 6" too close for an 85" mini-LED TV??? (wall mounted).

[@HansAramburo]

I'm very happy with my 77 inch C3 paired with Sonos Arc and mini sub. It's rekindled my joy of watching movies at home. Last night I watched Gran Turismo and it was amazing. Question how do I get SDR content just using streaming apps? Wanted to adjust that mode but don't know what content to use. Everything seems to be HDR or Dolby Vision.

[@mikegish3897]

I think where LG kills it is in the small OLED market. Like the 42” OLED is an amazing 42” or 48” monitor for way less that other OLED’s of that size. It’s an absolute niche killer I think.

[@bobbah8]

I bought a 77” C3 back in May and I’ve been loving it. I think your review is fair. I went with the C3 over the S90C because I trust the C3 to just work without firmware issues like Samsungs have had in the past. I also wanted Dolby Vision and the jury is still out on QD-OLED burn-in risk. I think the C3 is the best all-arounder but it’s true that the competition has improved in a few areas

[@kylekimbro9496]

Just picked up the 77 inch C3 can’t wait to get it mounted. If I may ask where did you get your TV consol?

[@krishnakanth6662]

I am happy with my CX. Only thing i hate is removal of DTS pass through. When i am shelling out so much i atleast expect this, since i had it on LG led tv

[@rollcats1290]

Caleb, on the CX you can choose to apply a picture mode to All Inputs - I would imagine this would still be available on C3 if you want to double check. This solves the ‘having to set picture settings for each HDMI port’ issue. Great content as always!

[@Jojken]

Follow topic comment (because I want to know the answer whenever, if ever, it appears)!

[@Caleb_Denison]

I addressed that here, at least though I did. Selecting “apply to all inputs” only allows the user changes to a picture mode to be available for that input. The input does not default to that picture mode. I tested it repeatedly.

[@LeezahB]

@@Caleb_Denisonyes you made that pretty clear.

[@sirjynx3041]

He did this in the video. It was shown and talked about, and the feature works differently than it would imply.

[@matttypes2695]

I’ve used nearly every baked-in TV UI and I pretty much hate them all. Even with the latest processor it’s STILL laggy. Some are obviously better than others. This is why I just use an Apple TV. Is it the greatest UI or remote? No. But it’s absurdly fast due to the overpowered processors Apple puts in them.

[@ledgrayson7267]

This was a fun watch! Do you have an opinion on the A75 Sony Oled Caleb?

[@michaelrussell6218]

Hi Caleb. Great content as always. I've been looking to buy the g3 but after watching this video I'm wondering if thus would be enough of an upgrade. I currently have UE55KS9000 - SAMSUNG 55" UHD SMART CURVED 2400PQI. I would be looking at a 65" LG g3 in a 4 metre square room. Any help much appreciated. Thanks

[@nateeames6826]

Would love to see a video comparing the motion processing of the Sony and LG. I think that will be the deciding factor for me, but it’s hard to know what the actual real-world difference is and if the Sony is worth it. Particularly when streaming lower-quality content over KZbinTV, I’d love to know which TV looks best without creating the soap opera effect.

[@chargingbadger_]

Sony is better, but not for the price. Imo Sony is for the ballers only

[@lvproductionsinc9748]

Buy the A75L . It’s the best deal on an OLED TV. It’s the same processing PQ as the A80L

[@nonfungiblemushroom]

Got my 55" C3 for $750 at Target, just sitting there with a 50% off clearance tag on it. Don't think I could've done much better.

[@keithmoore6334]

Great price. Wow

[@joessepirangel7744]

There g series are way effin better but too pricey

[@keithmoore6334]

@@joessepirangel7744 I’d like to catch that G series at a great price. I got my 55” C3 for 999, that 750 price tag is great.

[@danuglw1205]

The 77” c3 has haunted my mind since Black Friday. I want it so bad. However you make good points at the end and i think maybe ill wait for c4/g4 to come out. They’re allegedly getting 144hz panels and if LG is smart they will make them more competitively priced. My Samsung nu8000 will have to hang in there for a bit longer.

[@andreiavasi7600]

Just get it, there's always something better around the corner. Depends on what you are upgrading from but from my 5year tv (with excellent colors but no qled or anything) to the S90C, I was blown away and we're finding reasons to get quality HDR content to play on this thing. If you want the C3, get the C3 or one of the others. Get it now or in the January sale.

[@Mary-rv6eo]

Sweet mother! I feel like I need to take a college course before trying to set up this TV. I miss the days “out of the box” settings. My LG C3 was delivered today and I made the decision to have it wall mounted as I have a cat who likes walk across my entertainment center once in a while. I’m looking forward to seeing this new TV as I currently have a LG TV that is 12 years old and counting! I appreciate this demo because I’m going to need all the help I can get!

[@SamW604]

Excellent review! The only thing you may have missed is the LG could hit a home run if the C4 has MLA. If so, they LG shouldn't have to lower the price for the C4 to be competitive.

[@projectdaaltaran]

But it doesnt... sad face.

[@rhack10]

​@projectdaaltaran which makes me think a cheaper c3 is the better option over a more expensive c4

[@projectdaaltaran]

@rhack10 for now yes. I haven't spent a lot of time looking at the c4. I assume it has better processing. That was pretty much the case from the c2 to c3. The c2 was worth getting when the c3 first came out but now they're pretty much the same price.

[@spandel100]

My local dealer had the G1 65",on a clearance sale,at more than 50% off.I think this was a good deal.Don't think I am missing anything important with not having the C3.

[@beammeupscottsp7952]

How much?

[@spandel100]

@@beammeupscottsp7952 It was R26000 in South Africa,in Dollars I think around $1390.

[@jeffdurling100]

Bought a 65" C3 for Black Friday and love the TV. Agree about the input settings, but once complete it's over with. Outside of that the picture is fantastic. We do get some light in the room it is in but once on, for us, you do not even notice it. I did cross shop the A90L and really was not a fan of Google TV. I know some think it is really great but the WebOS on the LG system to me felt more intuitive, better looking, and I prefer the layout. I have had 2 recent Samsung TV's with their lates OS and that was exactly the reason ignored them this time around. That OS can be infuriating at times and I wasn't going to deal with it this time. Interesting to see what the C4 is like. Plan to install a new TV in my RV over the generic crap that is in there, and another C3 is on the radar.

[@EverythingPS5Pro]

as a calibrater I absolutely love the individual picture mode calibrations, maybe annoying for consumers but amazing for us calibrators.

[@baluk05]

The price is the real issue here....this technology is around for almost 16 years and its still really expensive. We may find a solution for curing cancer but will never see a cheap Oled .

[@boterhammetpindakaashagelslag]

They will never really CURE cancer, because TREATING cancer is much more lucrative financially.

[@alexismundo9765]

@@boterhammetpindakaashagelslagthat’s not true. There’s so many different types of cancers and people react differently to treatment. Each type of cancer requires very precise therapies. If there could be a cure, I promise you we would know

[@brandonhill7452]

@@alexismundo9765why would they tell us if it’s a cure. It’s more money for them for us to keep going back and back and back then it is to cure us completely cause then we would never come back. That’s why they will not tell us the cure

[@Sarcasshole]

This reply offers no counter point to the original comment. You just explained why not curing cancer could be even more lucrative and diverse in its treatments rather than cure.​@@alexismundo9765

[@RustyHeartsTOV]

​@@boterhammetpindakaashagelslag I'm sorry but that says only people that have zero clue about cancer in general.

[@madpistol]

I upgraded my 55" CX to a 65" C3, and I couldn't be happier. All of these TVs are a give/take on features, picture quality, etc. but I find the C3 to be the sweet spot. I was afraid that the C3 was going to just be my CX part 2, but no. It's a noticeable upgrade in brightness, color, and features. I thought about the S90C, but seeing as I use the TV for movies and gaming, the absence of Dolby Vision on the S90C was a no-go for me. The C3 just does everything well. And the constant software updates and bug fixes will give this thing life that the Samsung or Sony TVs probably won't have.

[@besticandogolf5901]

Agreed on the Dolby vision.

[@donnaron41]

I have a lg nanocell 2021 65 inch is it better to keep the reduce blue light off or on I use it most for gaming and KZbin

[@julianmorgan5994]

What is a good recommended soundbar to get with this 55inch tv?

[@MrNoneofthem]

Having 4 HDMI 2.1 ports is a big plus for C3. In competition offerings, even more premium ones, 2 HDMI 2.1 ports (plus one sacrificed to eARC in most), simply does not make any sense in 2023.

[@jwalker7567]

The only use case is like mine, for permanent home cinema with an amplifier with HDMI control. So all devices plug into the amps x6 HDMIs and you only need one for the TV. TBH I'd still buy 4x hdmi over x2 hdmi. Seems wrong and cheap to only have 2 ports

[@agamer120]

The b3 looks almost identical. I have both and can’t tell the difference. I got the b3 77 on Black Friday for $1,800. In the room it’s in it looks the same honestly. If your ok with Only 2 ports at 4k 120 hz

[@remyd8767]

I'm trying to decide if b3 is worth it in my living room that gets a lot of window light. I don't have black out curtains. My only experience with oleds is the 50 inch LG A2 in the kitchen. I think there A2 could use a little more nits Does the b3 get bright enough?

[@jollama]

*you’re

[@TenableMold]

Do I keep my LG G1 55" or my s95b 55"? And how much should ask for them?

[@AustinPS97]

Great review, Caleb! The only two big hold-ups keeping me from buying an OLED TV are price and risk of burn-in. As someone who plans on playing my PS5 for AT LEAST 3 1/2-4 hrs a day, I worry that the TV will lose its brightness within the first year of me buying it. And on the price issue, I agree with you that I hope in 2024 that LG and the other two big brands will lower the starting price for their OLED TVs.

[@Misael8924]

You should be worried more about dead pixels. Burn inn is not much of an issue. Still can happen. But dead Pixels are the new it. Tons of reviews all over the place that no one wants to talk about. Many had some after 1 to 2 year's. Sometimes 3. Ain't for the price. They're not reliable as of yet. Not to mention the thiner display ? Issues dying out faster.

[@jimmywhite5209]

I’m not sure if this helps but I’ve had my C1 for 2 years and it stays turned on an average of 3-4 hours every day, with a mix of KZbin and ps5. It still is stunning with no issues! I think most of the burn in has been ironed out these days. Take care.

[@millerc82]

For anyone looking at a C3, Nebraska Furniture Mart currently has the 83" for $2,999. You have to add to cart to see that price but it's legit, just bought one myself.