LG G3 MLA OLED Review - LG's Answer to QD-OLED!

We review the LG G3 OLED TV with MLA (Micro Lens Array) technology, including comparisons vs a Samsung 2023 QD-OLED & last year's LG G2.
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[@mrlovegrove3327]

You can never fault this man's dedication to providing thorough reviews. It really is the only channel you need for TV reviews.

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

THIS!!! ☝️☝️☝️

[@luffararnesugerkuk]

Yeah, this man I trust to a degree I do not even look to others, a pro through and through, unbiased and with a great sense of dry humor, love it.

[@DM-rc4yu]

I feel he goes deep into things that don't really matter to most people and brushes off things that do as unimportant. Like the pink tint uniformity issue and raised black levels in ambient light are presented as complete non issue but in reality the tint ranges from bad to awful on these panels and the contrast loss is enough to look worse than a good LCD in ambient light.

[@nicholasparry2521]

lol he played nothing down. He told you about pink tinging on his unit , he told you about black levels , he also told you the new screen coating reflects less bright reflections but does hold on to black as well as last years G2 which is like mirror lol

[@garybarham3992]

Always grateful for PAL and low bit rate testing, no other channel really comments on this.

[@FEWGEE1]

Well Vincent lives in the UK, so it makes sense.

[@jibberjabber6919]

@@FEWGEE1 We Downunder peeps appreciate the PAL testing too!

[@Mike500]

I would've liked to know if underscan for HD and lower resolutions can be defeated, but IIRC on LG that can't be done, only on Sony and Panasonic.

[@hdtvtest]

@Mike Miller: LG TVs have allowed for overscan to be disabled for standard-definition and high-definition video signals since 2020 models, as demonstrated in our video review of the LG CX: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKO1hoenm6eSitUm20s

[@Mike500]

@@hdtvtest Oh ok, then i remembered it wrong, thank you.

[@petmic10]

Great review as usual! Hats off to LG for a huge upgrade in performance. Also, hats off to Samsung Display for releasing QD-OLED. If they didn’t , we would still be getting the usual incremental upgrade from LG. Competition is great for the consumer.

[@urkent4463]

yeah. but what should be there for comparision for that near perfect TV. I mean you can't compare it to the C2. Needs no competition anymore. New game with a new panel-type. but this one . . . this one will always look good in therm of an OLED

[@Jagerbomber]

except for removal of 120fps black frame insertion

[@YavNe]

@@urkent4463 It still needs competition as it still lacks color reproduction with green tinted colors... And I'm not sure what were you talking about with the C2.

[@RobertK1993]

Sony deliver best of both with Dolby Vision

[@snakeace0]

@@RobertK1993 For Twice the Price , half the reliabillity and less than half the warranty of an LG OLED.

[@lil----lil]

THANK YOU Vincent. Your move, Sony. You're the most trusted TV reviewer on KZbin because you don't mind SHARING your expertise. That's' why I *ALWAYS* give you a thumb up!

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Sony isn't concerned with LG, they'll always be the best and do their own thing

[@bayodaman]

@@ArtVandelayOfficial Shit they better, all the bad reviews of the QD Sony OLEDs messing up is not a good look. I rather buy G3 than take a risk on the new QD and I have a A80. Just seems like the new Tech needs a little more time to smooth out.

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

@@bayodaman Besides brightness and slightly lower input lag none of these LG have better image quality than your A80 I have one too

[@brutalbown1]

The guy knows Jack shit about motion, his gaming credentials are a fucking joke.

[@hastensavoir7782]

@@bayodaman no tv reviewer including Vinny likes WRGB better than QD-OLED. If only WRGB, go for the Panasonic LZ2000.

[@ZONEofTECH]

Doesn’t get more in-depth than this! Great work once again, Vincent!

[@falagarius]

I love how these videos are long, but still respect the viewers time. You click and BAM the review starts. The information density is just perfect.

[@xbone8950]

The review we've all been waiting for 🙌

[@cartercorbridge7976]

Vincent continues to deliver the facts! Thank you for all of your hard work, and what you provide to our community and enthusiasts!

[@khobia2]

Once again Vincent you provide the best most complete tv review on KZbin. Giving you my ‘best in class, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED’ review award. LG is getting my money this year. 77” G3 will join 65” A80J to become our second OLED in our living space. Indeed LG may not win the shootout with QD-OLED but as an all-rounder the company has my vote. To simply catch up with and in some viewing scenes surpass last years QD-OLED is feat enough for me. And the $$ price is right as well. Well done LG.

[@kingyogesh441]

LG defeated qd-oled with G3 no iff or butt.

[@Izquierda]

It may have caught up with last year's QD-OLED in brightness measurements, but color saturation will remain inferior. WOLED is a severely limited tech that benefits from cheaper panels and scale, and MLA is just a way to get a bit more out of it.

[@Hotobu]

@@kingyogesh441 *Hey look people on the internet are saying things again*

[@dannyweiss9701]

congrats...I'm thinking the exact same thing...complement my 83a90J with a 77G3 in alternate room..giving me 2 very excellent experiences...

[@kingyogesh441]

@@Izquierda colour saturation is the just one of the metric it’s not the only thing that matters and that to when almost nothing on thr market can tap into full qd colour volume /

[@Carlos-ym7jo]

Watching this after a year of owning my 65" C1. Could not be happier , definitely planning to stick with LG if I ever decide to upgrade. Very glad to see big improvements with the MLA technology.

[@ZeoKZ666]

Here we go. The review I was waiting for!🎉

[@Tattersail]

Thank you. Following OLED for 4 years now, and i've always felt abled to make a well-informed decision from your reviews. This may be the year i finally actually add a TV to my apartment.

[@pipgoesthepossum]

This seems like a way bigger year over year upgrade than I was expecting. Wonder if this will scale down at all to the C series.

[@noer0205]

Probably won't impact the C series much this year around, since the improvements are because of the MLA technology. LG will probably keep that exclusive to high end series a bit more time. But if it is easy to scale up manufacturing with MLA and LG can keep innovating new improvements it could happen within a few generations.

[@lipiningole1381]

@Makoto nope, since power draw is less the burn in risk is theoretically better than G2 plus company itself is giving 5 yrs warranty which neither Sony or Samsung gives and you will see burn in on s95 series cause if you look at brightness charts , lgs older Oleds were brighter than newer ones from E series to C they nerfed it , so Lg learned their lesson . Hence go with Lg if you are worried about burn in

[@johnnypopstar]

@@lipiningole1381 > power draw I'll just add one thing - I *think* the power draw was reduced, compared to the G2, *only* when brightness output was equalised between the two. If you actually take advantage of the extra brightness of the G3, power draw would be much closer or even identical, if I'm reading what Vincent said correctly.

[@lipiningole1381]

@@johnnypopstar irrespective of all those factors g series is the only oled with 5 yrs panel warranty . So by default it’s the safest oled

[@mastixencounter]

@@lipiningole1381 were talking about the c series not g

[@bryanv3loso]

Been eagerly awaiting this review. 😍

[@hard8gamingandagslive559]

Vincent is BY FAR the best tv reviewer on KZbin and it's not even close. Every other tv "reviewer" and I mean everyone is preschool in comparison. I can't wait for the s95c review even though I already bought it 😀

[@noer0205]

Yeah! No other channels TV reviews interest me. And it clear to me that it is because Vincents tests the TV. That gives so much more comparable data to the viewers than other reviews where they retell their impressions of using the TV. Cause impressions are so subjective it's of very little value to the viewer IMO. Vincent also knows so much extra stuff about TV tech. Keep going Vincent! Your testing and methods are superb!

[@zero5xo]

Now if only Jeremy could understand that 🤣

[@valueelectronics9390]

Love your G3 review and so very happy that everything you said perfectly matches our findings! 👍👍

[@CozmoKills]

Yeah, but you're a retailer and we all prefer and independent review to get our facts.

[@lowtohigh6009]

The definitive review 🙏

[@gentoolive]

Just bought my 1st Oled tv a week ago after watching your videos, i didn't know what i was missing.. Thank you

[@o_KingOfKings_o]

Enjoy your oled my guy , is really game changer, oled is the future

[@DanXcel]

I was waiting for this one!!! Thank you!!!

[@wiser3754]

Yes! The review I’ve been waiting for!

[@WyattPost406]

Your comments about how QD OLEDs exceed the reference benchmarks, is why you’re the best reviewer in the game. My money would go towards the G3 if the game mode brightness/color differences were updated

[@snozrick]

Thanks vinnie boy, superb review as normal !

[@IDontKnow-bb6mt]

Your reviews are invaluable, thank you!!

[@marcofabiocarosi2996]

Great review of a great tv. Can’t wait to see it in the stores, hopefully correctly set up. I loved the HTVtest shootout in 2019, hope that formula can be revived this year!

[@marksalamon619]

Thanks for your excellent evaluation of the G3. The introduction of MicroLens Array technology definitely places the G3 at a prime spot on my wish list. Before I decide to make any purchase I'll be waiting to see the discounts on 2023 TVs during Black Friday sales this November and December. All the flagship models from major manufacturers will have been released and fully reviewed by that time. I can practice a little patience if it means that I'll have a broader range of choices as well as lower prices that will offer me a good bang-for-the-buck deal.

[@THMSOfficial]

It would be wonderful if you could compare the upscaler of the current Oled Tvs with the older models. I have for example a C9 77". It would be very interesting how much of a difference the newer alpha 9 processors make. (Maybe they make even SD content watchable 🙉)

[@darylkeam7670]

Waited for your revieuw, finally.

[@stingfan16ify]

Great job on this review, Vincent! As usual!!!

[@ShersGarage]

DTS support is back! Though I will wait for C4 next year, hopefully it has the MLA panel and heatsink the G3 has. 77 inch G3 is pretty expensive at the moment.

[@americanpaisareturns9051]

A friend of mine has one of those badass Samsun OLEDs. The image looks great but the poor soul had been watching it with the Soap Opera effect. I did my part and introduced him to filmmaker mode. I learned about that from your videos. 😂 Thanks man.

[@FilthyPeasantGaming]

Amazing work as always.

[@seanmf202]

Outstanding Review Vincent! Thank you for your in depth review.

[@geoffreybassett6741]

Thank you for the wonderful review. Looks like they made some massive image quality improvements in all areas this year. My last two TV's have been LG OLEDs and it looks like I will be sticking with them. Hopefully I can hold out for the the LG G4 :)

[@bricaaron3978]

Have you ever used a B7 series display?

[@geoffreybassett6741]

@@bricaaron3978 No, I have a LG C9 and LG G2

[@bricaaron3978]

@@geoffreybassett6741 Oh, O.K. I was hoping that you might have experienced the improvements from the B7 series through the latest models. It's very frustrating that post-CRT technology is still riddled with compromises, and back-and-forth on certain capabilities from version to version.

[@RobertK1993]

G4 if doesn't have QD OLED it be same G3

[@totempolejoe1]

The thoroughness of your TV reviews has yet to be matched on KZbin. For the past several months, I've had my eyes on Sony's upcoming A95L for my living room TV, but damn, the G3 might swoop in and take the W. That color accuracy chart knocked my socks off. Sub-1.0 delta error at MOST? Shockingly good.

[@webinatic216]

I would recommend Sony still because most of our viewing habits are in low bitrates from streaming services. The blocky videos is very noticeable on a 77incher.

[@RH-nk7eo]

GoogleTV vs WebOs is a big part of that consideration for me though and so the Sony will always be the tempting option. If it comes in at over a grand more than the G3 though I may well switch to LG this year.

[@bilvah2914]

As I’m very happy with my X95J , I thought I’d be firmly choosing the A95L with maybe a slight consideration of Panasonic . But now the LG G3 is also something I’m considering .. i thought choosing TVs was supposed to get easier 😂

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

@Bzake This... ☝️☝️☝️

[@brutalbown1]

Bullshit, he's pulled the wool over people's eyes for years over motion, knows fuck all about the importance of gaming and clarity.

[@fausto412]

Love this review. Can't afford this TV but love the review. Great job. Now I'll look for your C3 review

[@GeorgeRTurner]

Outstanding review packed full of critical information! Thank you!

[@Drvirhot]

I love Vince’s flashlight!!

[@shadowxaf]

It’s a shame it doesn’t support BFI. The ~50% higher panel brightness would have done a lot to help mitigate the lower brightness of BFI. Oh well, as long as they bring it back by the time I want to upgrade from my CX… maybe they’ll even have a 240Hz mode by then.

[@Weaver_Games]

I can't believe they just dumped 120hz BFI. I'll admit it's a somewhat niche feature but I love it on my CX. It's just mind boggling they couldn't keep it in or hide it behind some "advanced" menu or something like that. Side scrolling games are almost CRT clear on the CX with BFI enabled.

[@lifelfe]

This is pretty stupid how hard we lucked out with that. It is so good no question the best looking unit ever. Bought this TV and still so happy with the 55 inch display. Use it in competitive first person shooter while keeping the brightness higher and wow does it ever look buttery. Hopefully they are able to push LG OLED into the 360hz / 500hz territory and chroma sub sampling ( as even that with BFI would require both a new HDMI standard new consoles and definately a new video card to hit 4k or soon to be the new standard 8k ) there is no possible resolution of us seeing RGB to this standard anytime soon, but would it ever put those monitors to shame and out of business

[@RobertK1993]

Yeah if Sony lacked BFI all LG fanboys be all over them no BFI is big finger to LG consumers 😂

[@RobertK1993]

​​@@Weaver_GamesSony has it despite 2 HDMI 2.1 ports decent gaming TVs the Bravia TVs even Samsung has BFI

[@Serandi]

Still celebrating my C1 and so happy with it even in SDR with my PC it's amazing.

[@3k3k3]

The King is back with another video that screams quality.. thank you

[@AexoeroV]

Thanks for also testing DTS, seems that LG came back to their senses!!!

[@MisterRhul]

Hi, Vincent. Did you ever thought about doing Q&A videos? I have a theorical question for you: Do you think MLA can improve the image quality in other types of screen too? Like QD-Oled and QLed?

[@AAAJ93]

Hi Rhuann, hope you don’t mind a passive response. I’m no Vincent (not even close) but if you’re interested in other KZbinrs in the tv space, another one called “Stop the Fomo” had an engineer from Samsung Display on his channel recently and asked him a plethora of questions. One of them was “can MLA technology, also benefit QD-OLED?” The engineer’s answer was that it was ultimately, not necessary for QD-OLED due to QD-OLED being a “top emissive display technology” versus traditional WOLED technology that is “back emissive” I recommend hearing him explain it, I’m not smart enough to explain the distinction…but many people have had this same question for the industry (for good reason!) and I happen to hear this answer from someone pretty qualified. Let me know if you want me to link the video!

[@juliandornbusch3710]

Hi Vincent, thank you for the brilliant review as usual! :) Could you tell us the greyscale and colour accuracy performance out of the box in filmmaker mode? Is it still off or did LG bridge the gap to Panasonic TVs?

[@stuckkk]

I've rarely enjoyed a video as greatly in which there was so much I didn't understand. Thanks!

[@cutcorners6005]

This is the TV to get this year after seeing RTINGS QDOLED burn in results. I am hoping they roll this out to C4 next year.

[@JohnCarter-rp1hq]

I agree with you, but every OLED tv in that test has started to show burn in now. Just something to be careful about with any OLED TV.

[@livejames9374]

Rtings test is not practical/realistic for many.

[@brokenwrench404]

My almost 5 year old lg c8 has 17,542 hours on it if mostly gaming and it shows no signs of minimap or hud burn in

[@VoodooZ]

@@brokenwrench404 Same for my B7.. You just need to use common sense really.

[@zxbc1]

@@livejames9374 It's their way of saying "you won't use TV this way so you won't get burnin this fast". But in reality, their test results is probably similar to someone using a TV heavily for many years, which is still a concern for most people as they don't buy a new TV every few years and will want to keep their old TV for as long as possible, even if for a 2nd TV in a different room. Having the peace of mind is still extremely important.

[@excitableboy1816]

Man LG have knocked it out the park this year

[@DarkKnight-gw4gw]

Almost. No MLA on the 83”. Next year perhaps.

[@TheAntifluencer]

how is a brighter G2 amazing ? 😂Sony is probably laughing at this point, seeing how weak the competition is this year. Panasonic's MLA is way more "dangerous", they're the biggest nemesis.

[@johnnypopstar]

@@TheAntifluencer They're just TV manufacturers, calm down dear. Sony isn't your wife.

[@ktms1188]

But he is all about "Creators Intent" and most regular people think they are until actually have had a TV calibrated. I paid $300 once to do it on the G2 and will never again. Was such a waste, I love beautiful colors, not over board just a pop. He turns all enhancements off for the S90C and compares them. This seemed biased to me but could be just what he likes and would bet is not what regular people will the same.

[@dontpokethebear3893]

Their tonemapping for HDR10 content is still unacceptable. As seen here, you have to deal with clipped whites on HDR4000 content or elevated/darkened mid tones. Sony tone mapping just targets the highlights to ensure that APL is preserved in the dark and mid tones, but highlights are toned down to preserve color detail. This is the only acceptable way to view HDR10 content on a consumer television, and LG cannot do that without external tonemapping control from a Panasonic UHD player or a PC using madvr.

[@FZ26000]

... a bunch of THX for this thorough test, Vincent, you do rock ...! Next step, Panasonic's MZ2000 (or 1500 if same panel) with same MLA panel, and Sony's A95L with 2nd generation QD-oled panel...! This year's shoot out is going to be super tricky ...!!!

[@AlleyKatPr0]

Solid video bro. Pragmatic, engaged and honest.

[@PenPineappleApplePen007]

So far you are selling me on getting a G3 this year.

[@LuckyKnight1]

Thank you for the review. I'm very glad they have added back DTS decoding/pass-through as this was a major issue with my blu-rays and 4k discs. I cannot see a mention of whether they have finally addressed the lack of Wi-Fi 6 in the UK, or have implemented Gigabit Ethernet or USB 3.x (this is particular important when using the TV's built in apps).

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

You do NOT need Gigabit Ethernet for built-in streaming apps. 😂😂😂

[@LuckyKnight1]

@@PSYCHOV3N0M First, I don't think Vincent agrees: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnrIl2ufh7-bgqecttps://kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnrIl2ufh7-bgqc Secondly, 4k blu-rays are up to 128 Mbps... and if you are using the upcoming release of Kodi for webOS to playback from your NAS you will appreciate the extra speed..

[@JaviXCdr]

@@PSYCHOV3N0M tell that to Sony’s tvs whose Bravia Core streaming service needs around 130mb to get the maximum quality… At this point there is no valid excuse for tv manufacturers to not offer 1gb ethernet…

[@ant9230]

​@@JaviXCdr Unfortunately they are forcing people to use wifi rather than Ethernet for something as niche as Bravia core. The alternative is purchasing a USB to Ethernet dongle from Amazon that costs 14 bucks and will get you up to 300Mbps I think if the USB port is 2.0 and more if it's 3.0.

[@shuye5004]

Great review, thanks! Looking forward to the Sony A95L review to decide on which one to pick up this year.

[@wayneiceman]

This review is brilliant Vincent

[@trapt29]

Currently own the G2 and love it. I can only imagine what the G3 looks like in person.

[@LogiForce86]

Downside of MLA is that the MLA layer will actually have issues with light refraction through the layer, which gives a grey tint to the screen like with QD-OLED (but probably not as bad). So yeah, in rooms with lights on (even if they are dim) you won't get the perfect blacks anymore to the naked eye. If it's a hindrance or not, or if it's mild enough that peak brightness wins over perfect blacks; that's something for each individual to decide. For me it was already a thing I was expecting and after the prices for the 2023 series LG OLEDs were released I decided on the G2 as an upgrade for my B8. So far I do not regret it in the slightest.

[@JBlakeS23]

Absolutely love my G2. There’s something about those glossy blacks and it sits in the middle of my living room in front of 6 large windows… the reason I chose an Oled is for the blacks otherwise it would look like a boring LCD. I still have a need for a gaming tv and the g3 is at the top. Will look further into this lifted black issue

[@trapt29]

@JBlakeS23 the G2 will be my last TV for a while now. Been through a few the past few years including Sony, LG and Vizio and will take an LG any day. How much better can a picture get? Seriously

[@LogiForce86]

@@JBlakeS23 German KZbinr @TecTracksHD did an item on it just 2 days ago. I don't know if he runs subs, but you should be able to follow along and watch the G2 and G3 compared to each other.

[@Michael19841]

@@trapt29 8K obviously

[@DanielM96]

Where did you get your TV stand for the G3?

[@Justin_Allen]

Great review. I am wondering if you have further information regarding the service screen settings and how colorists that are not connected can use this monitor for grading.

[@PlanetFrosty]

Great review! You’re the best, Vincent

[@Glerox]

You’re the best! can’t wait for the A95L comparison!

[@NoonDragoon]

MLA? Didn't know TV's started writing papers now.

[@Mopantsu]

Calibrated my old C1 the other day to below 0.3dE average. Pretty happy with the TV for at least a few more generations. Hope they fix ABL auto dimming.

[@sazianasazi1182]

Fantastic review! You're the man!

[@karlburgess9464]

Fantastic information. I was waiting to see this before making my choice in buying last years a95k 65 inch or the g3 65. I think for the cost of both, a discounted a95k seems to be a better decision. Thanks again, and keep up the good work! (Also, great plug for Richer Sounds - a great company that I’ve used many times over the years)

[@noface24]

Excellent and thorough review. My 77" LG G3 is on it's way (upgrading from a Sony Z9D)!

[@thelarry383]

Those are some big shoes to fill coming from a Z9D

[@dyauswinters]

What country are you in?

[@noface24]

@@thelarry383 indeed!

[@noface24]

@DYAUS US. Ordered my TV from Value Electronics. Currently being calibrated before shipping.

[@dyauswinters]

@@noface24 gotcha! Makes perfect sense now. No one else has them hahaha

[@BLM4ife]

Let’s Go!! Been waiting

[@BoJackub]

love your review can please test the picture in picture feature with two different HDMI sources in this tv or the c3?

[@VoodooZ]

Great reviews as usual. Glad to see LG still kicking ass.. I'm looking forward to replacing my LG 65" B7. Too bad the MLA is only in G3 as I can't justify the price of 77-83" and G3 quality.. Could pickup a 2022 model later I guess too.

[@mrcharles3061]

MLA is not in 83" so just go for the 77" if you want that big display

[@VoodooZ]

@@mrcharles3061 Yeah I know but still can't justify it. I need to change my golf clubs first. :) I buy good quality and use stuff long term..

[@wombat5252]

@@VoodooZ I have the 65" C2 and it's really amazing, but I think I might get suckered into getting the 65" G3. Not that I have endless amounts of money so in reality it's stupid to spend the $$ but I don't know....I'm really thinking about lol Some one offered me $800 for mine which is really good when selling older TV's. Well mine hasn't been out long so not old but they never have good resale value.

[@VoodooZ]

@@wombat5252 I don't see the advantages of upgrading to same size for me. differences are minute.. But if you have the cash...

[@wombat5252]

@@VoodooZ The G3 is so nice and bright though and with the heatsink. MLA isn't in the 83" I thought? You could go with the 77" G3, that would be more of an upgrade for you because you have an older B7. Less for me since I have the C2 but there would be a difference. ALSO the G3 are now coming with a 5 year warranty even for burn in...that's what I REALLY like. But yeah the price is high, if you like golfing more then go with that. Lol

[@evernote1568]

Great review as always, Vincent! Do you think it’ll ever be possible to fully resolve the VRR gamma shift issue on OLED panels?

[@hdtvtest]

@Evernote: Unlikely. It's just not important enough in an already niche use-case for manufacturers to spend time and money developing solutions to fix it.

[@evernote1568]

Thank you SO much for taking the time to get back to me Vincent. You’re an absolute legend. Though I do wish you’d have said yes. As an owner of a LG CX OLED which I use as a monitor the VRR flicker/gamma shift gave me buyers remorse as I appear to be quite sensitive to it. Fine tuning the dark areas has no to little effect either which is a real shame. Would a Micro-LED display exhibit less noticeable flicker I wonder..?

[@patrickknapp4588]

@@hdtvtest what is the setting for Oled Pixel Brightness? I have the G3 at home and at the moment I have it set to 80 which is way too bright. Please give me the correct settings

[@joshcraft9755]

I have a question for Vincent. I have an lg c2 and I really have a hard time dealing with the HGIG dimming. I calibrated my ps5 with DTM on and I turned the black stabilizer down on the tv to 8 and white Stabilizer to 11. It looks better with no black crush and doesn’t look as over brightened. My question is, does that make the image anymore accurate?

[@brodiecrawford4028]

I have absolutely no intention of buying a new tv, and yet here I am completely fulfilled enjoying Vincent talk about the tv this masterpiece of a television! 😮‍💨🤣

[@enhncr]

I totally agree with your explanation regarding the award!!! If it is the best tv up to date it should get it ;) good job !!! And thank you!!!

[@brotherbond]

Really loved the review....With the color desaturation in game optomizer is it best to just not use game optomizer and just hard clip the console at 1500 nits to preserve the full color? Or Is it noticeable if you playin game optomizer? I play cod every now and then but I value picture over low latency. They should provide a toggle between low latency and picture quality with that

[@charliewright1009]

Thats why qd oled is superior as you get the black levels and the colour in game mode

[@adambomb13]

My LG OLED G3 77" is on it's way , my upgrade from a C7 55", WOOHOO

[@junior-OG]

congrats

[@adambomb13]

@@junior-OG thank you very excited

[@stanko4922]

I agree with you

[@adambomb13]

@@stanko4922 Right on :)

[@conraddevera]

how is it sir? after several months. does it handle near black better than your other tv?

[@krzysztofmojsa9009]

Hello Vicent, very substantive and interesting review. Based on your perception of the games on PS5, does it make sense to move from CX to G3 right now? Do two worlds share these TVs? Best regards.

[@G00NERJ80]

77” in order!! Can’t wait!

[@ryanfromtexas84]

Great content as always! Would love to see a 77in vs 83in G3 comparison at some point. Rather not wait another year for an 83in with MLA, so would love to know how close they are.

[@nattila7713]

yoi cant show 500 lumen diff via yt. just like you cant show what extra 6" means.

[@camarykaren]

Thanks as always for your hard and honest work Vincent. Looking like LG is really pushing for the gold standard of tv brands. Quality , gaming and pricing.

[@nestroit5010]

Big V my main guy with the best reviews as always

[@azarbafi69]

I'm still amazed at how good the c2 is. Everyday it amazes me

[@Sonola777]

Vincent putting together another fantastically, detailed and concise review; no one else on KZbin comes close. Soon as I heard MLA was being moved from the Z series to the G series I know the G3 would be a beast. I’m getting a 77” and this is definitely at the top my list, along with Sony A95L, Samsung is a none starter for me.

[@angelosales3286]

QD-OLED A95L for me!

[@geiers6013]

Very nice to see competition heating up. The G3 looks very nice even in a youtube video. Not gonna lie I want to have it, although my BX is still more than good enough for me. It is absoloutely crazy to see the brightness almost tripled in a few years and LGs software + gaming features are still market leading. Holy shit this TV is the next evolution of Oled.

[@nattila7713]

700 to 1400 is triple??

[@geiers6013]

@@nattila7713 Ok, double. But some models back then did not even have 700 nits, but 500 to 600 like my BX.

[@nattila7713]

@@geiers6013 you are absolutely correct!

[@LeezahB]

I am so happy you compared the A95K with the G3! Even though I am not a gamer, this was very helpful. It is reaffirming to know that my choice for the A95K was a good one and will be into the future!

[@cymbol73]

Amazing in depth review.

[@Ray_2097]

You should comment on accuracy of game optimizer mode for us who prefer that for games too. It is always awful compared to other more accurate modes.

[@isbestlizard]

OMG i literally just got a 65 inch C2 in the sales and now this is EVEN BETTER ;_;

[@Dr.WhetFarts]

C series never was high-end.

[@lanceschricke4278]

Incredible review!

[@JP-xe6gn]

Thanks for the power consumption test ! On which size were the tests made ? 65" ?

[@Matthew35333]

@HDTVTEST Vincent, seeing this comparison, I can't help but wonder what is your initial impression of the S90C? It seems crazy to me that it is priced similarly to the C series LG oleds, and yet can go over 1000 nits and looks great even next to HX310 and G3.

[@brokenwrench404]

Check out ratings durability test. The Samsung qd oleds started showing signs of burn in after a year of simulated use

[@Matthew35333]

@Brokenwrench I saw it and I would still buy qd-oled. I rarely watch tv channels, the content I watch is varied. CNN 10 hours a day - cmon. Check the update on that test from yesterday - they reported that all oleds are now showing signs of burn in. And just fyi - I currently own LG CX and I'm looking for a big HDR upgrade.

[@hdtvtest]

@Matthew3533: Yes, the Samsung S90C seemed outstanding value without competition within its class.

[@Maxxarcade]

I really hope LG will make 42" and 48" PC monitors with these panels soon. I'm thinking about trying a C2, or something like a 48GQ900-B, but if there are new OLED's coming soon, maybe I should wait? I currently have a 38" ultrawide IPS panel.

[@BrotherO4]

the c3 isnt much of anything vs the C2. so i would do what i did... got myself a c2 42in. they are 900 brand new cause they are trying to clear inventory.

[@MistyKathrine]

My guess is that the MLA panel will be on the C4 or C5. Usually need wait an extra generation or two for the new features on the G series to make their way to the C series.

[@Wiiillllson151]

Dude I love my C2. Definitely can't go wrong with it!

[@Maxxarcade]

@@BrotherO4 I am nearsighted and struggle with font size even on my 38" ultrawide. I'm tempted to try a 48 OLED", but then people are also saying that OLED is not the best for text due to the pixel layout. I don't play games, nor do I run anything full-screen. I just want to be able to have 2 or 3 apps open and still have them big enough to see clearly. Contrast and color accuracy are also important. The backlight bleed on my IPS monitor bugs me sometimes.

[@MistyKathrine]

@@Maxxarcade LG C and G series OLEDs are fine for text clarity. On my C1 text is perfect. There is actually a setting in the TV called "sharpness" that can affect text clarity, for PC use set it to 10 and text will look perfect. I have the 55'' and only thought it was "too big" for a day. I have really bad myopia so I really like the larger screen since I can read most text with scaling at the default 100%.

[@bloomerb4162]

If it doesn't add too much input lag, I would like the option to turn on the color boosting in game mode. But I'm sure it's about burn in to.

[@chadlevesque737]

Hey Vincent! Love your videos! Would you consider flashing a "(panel type)" string next to the model name of a TV when you're making comparisons? Like when you compared the S90C to the LG G3, I don't remember if the S90C is a QD-OLED or a regular OLED, or a WRGB OLED, etc. So could you do like "Samsung S90C (QD-OLED) vs. LG G3 (WRGB-OLED) when you do the side by sides? I think it would really help the viewers. Thanks!

[@Wobbothe3rd]

My next TV

[@IsidorTheNordicGuy]

I'm gonna keep my C1 for as long as possible. Best tv I've ever bought and it was only 700$ brand new right before they launched the C2. Can't even look at an LCD panel anymore.

[@bigben9056]

heh same,im still on c8.i upgrade when there come 240 hz oleds.

[@anathema50]

Great review. One thing would you know if the stand is actually the same than the one sold for G2? Wall mount is not an option...

[@Chris-xz1ii]

Excellent reviews Vincent. If i may ask do this year's LG oleds support DTS via the TV's internal speakers as well or it has to be passed through to an external soundbar? If someone knows or owns please reply.

[@hbjigcc]

Given what happened with HDMI 2.1 48Gbps (present on the C9, ditched on CX and C1 where it was limited to 40Gbps, and back on the C2) and DTS (present on C9, ditched on CX,C1 and C2, back on C3) i think BFI 120hz could be back in the future. It was the most useful feature introduced in 2021.

[@bricaaron3978]

*"...ditched on CX and C1 where it was limited to 40Gbps, and back on the C1..."* Hmmm?

[@hbjigcc]

@@bricaaron3978 Typo, C2. Too many numbers!

[@bricaaron3978]

@@hbjigcc You corrected your comment --- that's all that matters, lol.

[@evolv.e]

Very nice 👍🏼 Looking forward to getting an LG G3 to replace my oldest OLED, a 65” C9, which has been an excellent TV these past 3+ years.

[@PacHunter80]

I am doing the same thing - 65C9 to 77G3 - c9 was great

[@Username4453]

If your TV still works there's no reason to upgrade. Next year a better TV will come out and this one will be cheaper.

[@o_KingOfKings_o]

I would wait 1 more year to see what qd oled can do

[@alchemicrb]

Same here dude , running a 65" C9. Hoping to go 77" g3

[@Daniel-qc8jc]

Now we replace TV's like phones .

[@YTMsux]

Thank you for continuing to test for vrr flicker on these panels. I'm still waiting for vrr flicker to get resolved before upgrading.

[@johnnypopstar]

He's replied to someone else asking if he thinks it'll ever get solved, saying he considers it unlikely, because it's too niche of a thing. Perhaps advisable to not hold one's breath.

[@Trojan0304]

Great analysis as usual. Best on KZbin. Staying with C1 that I use only for XboxX & KZbin. Got C1 on sale last summer due to Vinnie, lol. Watch movies on 120” screen with JVC 4K 2000 projector which looks like a giant Oled

[@kiisseli1337]

Impressive. LG was already my fav brand, despite not owning it atm, and this makes it even stronger.

[@jon4715]

LG's software and remote are so bad though. It's actually worth the extra cash for Sony for instant brightness control.

[@stanko4922]

​@@jon4715 stop trolling here's

[@jon4715]

@@stanko4922 Not trolling. I own an A95K and a C2. The ease of use with the Sony is remarkably better.

[@MattyPeq]

@@jon4715 webOS is amazing and the magic controls are the best remotes on the market. Try again.

[@20puskinas1992]

I hope they bring out 32 inch oled monitor

[@xpeditionsweden]

Great review! I would rather you make all comparisons against last years best which i guess would be the Sony and not the G2, would have been more interesting. Looking forward for the comparison against the new qd-oleds later this year though.

[@remic2902]

Amazing work and knowledge. Thank you for sharing. 👍 (and so funny 🤣)