LG 4K HDR Smart OLED TV vs LG OLED83C24LA
Both are LG OLEDs with the same core strengths: perfect blacks, wide viewing angles and near-instant response. The OLED83C24LA is the stronger pick for most people. It is a 2022 C2-series set with HDMI 2.1 on all four ports, VRR, 120Hz high frame rate support, Dolby Atmos and AirPlay 2, and it carries a slightly higher owner rating from about twice as many ratings. The 4K HDR Smart OLED TV is the simpler, older-style option: solid picture, Google Assistant and Alexa built in, but fewer gaming features and no listed HDMI 2.1 or VRR. Buy the C2 for gaming, sound and smart-home flexibility; buy the other only if its built-in Alexa and Google Assistant matter more to you.
- Choose the LG 4K HDR Smart OLED TV if you want Alexa and Google Assistant built into the set and do not need HDMI 2.1 gaming features.
- Choose the LG OLED83C24LA if you game on a console or PC, want Dolby Atmos and AirPlay 2, or want the better-reviewed set.
Prices
- LG 4K HDR Smart OLED TV: $1,449.00 used at eBay (last seen Nov 12)
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- OLED contrast with perfect blacks
What separates them
| LG 4K HDR Smart OLED TV | LG OLED83C24LA | |
|---|---|---|
| Panel type | OLED, flat | OLED, flat |
| HDMI 2.1 and VRR | Not listed; standard HDMI | Four HDMI 2.1 ports with VRR and HFR |
| Voice assistants | Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa built in | LG ThinQ, with Apple HomeKit support |
| Sound | Standard TV audio | Dolby Atmos surround format support |
| Apple ecosystem | Not listed | AirPlay 2 and Apple HomeKit |
| Screen sizes | 55, 65 and 77 inches | 83 inches |
| Owner rating | 4.6 from about 1,600 ratings | 4.7 from about 3,100 ratings |
| Weight |
Price history
- LG 4K HDR Smart OLED TV: lowest $1,999.99 on Nov 2; $1,999.99 on Nov 7.
- LG OLED83C24LA: lowest $2,554.85 on Nov 10; $2,554.85 on Nov 11.
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LG 4K HDR Smart OLED TV
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$1,449.00Checked Nov 12
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Specs compared
| Spec | LG 4K HDR Smart OLED TV | LG OLED83C24LA |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Black | Black |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Screen Size | 55 inches, 65 inches, 77 inches | 83.0 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | — |
| High Definition | Yes | — |
| HDTV Format | 4K | — |
| Screen Form | Flat | — |
| Display Type | OLED | — |
| Assistant Support | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI, Ethernet, RCA | — |
| Weight |
What reviewers say
LG 4K HDR Smart OLED TV
- 4.6 / 51,600 ratings
Owners rate it highly, with 4.6 out of 5 across 1,600 ratings. Praise centers on picture quality, especially blacks and contrast, and on the built-in smart features. Complaints are mostly about brightness in bright rooms and the premium over LED sets.
- Picture qualityPraisedOwners single out the deep blacks and contrast as the reason to buy OLED.
- BrightnessCriticisedSome say the panel struggles in bright, sunlit rooms compared with LED sets.
Questions and answers
- Which is better for console gaming?
- The OLED83C24LA. It has four HDMI 2.1 ports, VRR and high frame rate support, which the other set does not list. That matters for PS5 and Xbox Series X at 120Hz.
- Which has better sound?
- The OLED83C24LA lists Dolby Atmos support, so it handles surround formats better out of the box. The other set relies on standard TV audio, so a soundbar helps either way.
- Is the OLED83C24LA worth stepping up to?
- Yes for gamers and Apple households. You get HDMI 2.1, VRR, Dolby Atmos, AirPlay 2 and HomeKit. Skip it if you mainly want built-in Alexa and Google Assistant or a smaller screen.
- Which lasts longer?
- Both use OLED panels with similar lifespans. The C2 is a 2022 model, so it is a few years into its production run, but owner ratings for it are slightly higher and from more buyers.
- Do both support 4K HDR?
- Yes. Both are 3840x2160 OLED panels with HDR support. The difference is in gaming features and sound formats, not resolution.
- Which is better for a bright room?
- Neither is ideal; OLED struggles in direct sunlight. Between them, the C2's image enhancement processing helps, but a shaded room suits both better.
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