The best thing about buying a television for this Christmas 2023 is that it is difficult to make a bad purchase. There are numerous devices available from some of the biggest names in the industry, along with many sizes and display technologies to choose from. However, as for the last consideration, if you are interested in color accuracy and type of black levels, you should definitely consider OLED TVs .
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LG C3 Series OLED
LG G3 Series OLED
Sony XR A95L 65 inches
The OLED market used to be dominated by LG, and that still remains the case. But since Samsung and Sony started creating OLED and QD-OLED sets a couple of years ago, there are now other models to consider when comparing prices.
LG C3 Series OLED
The best OLED overall
It's like this: the best OLED TV for most people is without a doubt the LG C3. Spot.
Available in 42, 48, 55, 65, 77 and 83 inch sizes, the LG C3 delivers a stunning picture that hits some pretty impressive maximum brightness levels, but most importantly it's all about HDR and SDR performance, the The C3's color and contrast capabilities are simply through the roof.
The C3 TV is powered by LG's revamped a9 AI Gen6 processor (also found in the LG G3), which acts as a catalyst for features like AI Super Upscaling 4K and AI Picture Pro. The C3 also includes LG's latest version of its platform Smart TV, webOS 23, for all your Netflix and Disney+ streaming needs. The UI is still a little cluttered (something we've found annoying for a few years now), but distracting ads are easy to forgive when your OLED offers 4K at 120Hz on all four HDMI 2.1 inputs.
What is the difference between the LG C3 and the premium G3 model below? The latter employs Micro Lens Array technology as part of its engineering, allowing the G3 to achieve higher maximum brightness levels than the C3. Oh, and the G3 is designed to be hung on a wall (it comes with an LG wall mount), so it doesn't come with a stand, although you can purchase one separately.
Like any OLED TV, the LG C3 will look best in dark rooms, but if your viewing space is affected by ambient lighting, the C3 does a great job of handling reflections and looks great from multiple vantage points in a room. .
LG G3 Series OLED
The second best OLED
You know your premium TV means business when it's too good to come with a stand. The fantastic LG G3 OLED comes in 55, 65, 77, and 83-inch sizes, and each of these large displays comes with a patented wall mount that keeps the G3 nice and close to your living room wall. Why, you ask? Because LG intends for this TV to be the eye-catching aesthetic element in your home (ideal for displaying some artwork or family photos on the G3's screen), and that's it.
The G3 is a next-generation rework of the LG G2, and the latest version of the OLED is equipped with Micro Lens Array (MLA) technology, giving the G3 a significant boost in the brightness department. This year's model also ups the processing game with the introduction of LG's revamped a9 AI Gen6 processor, which works in unison with LG's Brightness Booster Max to deliver even sharper images.
OLED TVs aren't known for their dazzling brightness, but the LG G3 is happy to challenge that preconception. That MLA backbone allows the G3 to achieve some of the best brightness levels of any TV by 2023, and that's a big achievement for a screen that doesn't feature any LEDs.
The G3 also has four HDMI 2.1 inputs with a maximum of 4K at 120Hz. There's support for almost all of the next-gen gaming must-haves, like VRR (variable refresh rate) and AMD FreeSync, and the TV handles the content. HDR like a champ. In addition, the LG G3 and C3 models received DTS support this year, which means that both devices also have solid sound performance (although it will always be better to add a separate sound bar or speaker system).
This TV is really good and since it is a QD-OLED display, it has a lot of brightness, color and contrast benefits thanks to the built-in quantum dots. But we're really just scratching the surface with those highlights; so let's take a look under the hood.
As we've come to expect from most Sony TVs, the formidable A95L is equipped with the company's XR cognitive processor as its main brain. We've always been big fans of Sony's picture engine, handling everything from frame-to-frame enhancements and 4K upscaling, but when you combine the CPXR with the native panel technology of the A95L and XR Triluminos Max, you get movies, shows and videos. Games that seem like they could jump right off the screen.
This is also the first of Sony's QD-OLEDs to be equipped with the Pentonic 1000 HDMI chipset, which enables Dolby Vision gaming up to 120Hz. This is in addition to other gaming features like VRR support and HDMI 2.1 connectivity.
As for the latter, only two of the TV's four ports support the latest HDMI standard. This may pose a bit of a problem for those who want to use the eARC connection for Dolby Atmos or HDMI CEC purposes, but you can always invest in an HDMI switch if the going gets tough.
However, beyond that small issue, the Sony A95L is at the forefront of television technology, and other manufacturers should definitely take note of this model.