LG OLED C3 (2023) Series

Excellent gaming performance ; Impressive motion and upscaling ; Lightweight design ; Nips and tucks to webOS work well ; WOW Orchestra support with LG soundbars

Picture not as vibrant as similarly priced QD-OLEDs ; Sound system is still fairly tame ; Picture exhibits some odd green tones ; More expensive

Another year, another C-series OLED from LG. There are a few gains in picture quality and smarts, though similarly priced (QD-OLED) competition does offer a more vivid colour performance. The tame sound system could also use beefing up, but add a...

Crisp, contrasty yet balanced picture ; Superb gaming specs ; Very user-friendly

Dull sound ; Only slightly better than the C2

It’s not much of a step forward but it didn’t need to be – the C3 is the best 48-inch TV you can buy

Fantastic color and contrast ; Incredibly low input lag ; Slim, sleek design

No ATSC 3.0 tuner

The LG C3 Evo is an OLED TV with an incredibly colorful and fairly bright picture, as well as some of the best gaming performance we've seen.

Refined picture quality testament to OLED and LG's expertise ; Great for gaming (4x HDMI 2.1 ports)

Not very different to previous C2 OLED (and pricier) ; Doesn't sound spectacular

The LG C3 OLED is excellent, but by being trapped between the walls of global inflation and LG's considerable own success with the previous (and far cheaper) C2 OLED model, it's going to be an even better TV consideration when the price comes into...

Sharp, solid and detailed without exaggeration ; Amazing contrast ; Exceptional gaming specs

Minor upgrade on C2 ; Weak sound ; Slight lack of shadow detail

A lack of significant upgrades means last year’s C2 is the small OLED to buy while it’s still available, but once it’s gone, the C3 will be the best TV at this size

Balanced, authentic picture quality ; Flawless gaming spec ; Very user-friendly

Only a minor upgrade on the C2 ; More expensive than the C2 ; Sony rival offers punchier pictures and sound

The C3 is very similar to the C2 it replaces. That makes it a very good TV, but you can currently buy better for very similar money

Enhanced picture processing ; Thorough feature sets ; WebOS 23 looks promising

Won't be short of rivals ; Pricing still TBC

LG's G3 and C3 OLED TVs promise a lot on paper and early impressions suggest they'll be super-competitive in 2023. The big question now is what will the difference in price be?

Refined, detailed picture performance ; Fantastic upscaling ; Great gaming features ; Good smart TV interface

Lacks some punch - particularly in bright rooms ; Poor built-in sound

The LG C3 is a superb OLED TV that delivers pictures that are as cinematic, detailed and refined as ever. However, with only small improvements from the now heavily discounted C2 and its competition getting stronger, there are more questions to ask of...

+ Centered stand is had solid build and is space-friendly ; + Good colour accuracy after calibration ; + Excellent visuals, especially after some tweaking ; + Class-leading input lag among TVs, especially with ALLM ; + Magic Remote is still the best TV...

- Brightness needs improvement ; - Subpar speakers ; - Stand installation in included guide is confusing ; - Pricey

The LG OLED evo C3 is a great addition to any home entertainment setup, whether it's for the living room or your own bedroom. It might be a bit overkill if you don't plan on playing games on it.

All that being said, unless you’re determined to own the best of the best (and the priciest of the priciest), there’s no need to spend the additional hundreds of dollars necessary to get those things. The LG C-Series has earned its popularity — and its...