We're rather keen on the LG C3 OLED range of TVs. The 42-inch (LG OLED42C3) and 48-inch (OLED48C3) units are current Award-winners, and while we granted the 65-inch LG C3 a four-star review, that was mainly due to us feeling that its price tag was just a little too high at the time.
Prices, though, are starting to drop. The Award-winning OLED48C3 has fallen to a new low of £820 at Amazon, while the 55-inch model is down to £935 from its £1199 RRP. We haven't actually reviewed the latter model, but considering the qualities of the rest of the range, we'd feel confident in recommending it, especially with a healthy price drop thrown into the mix.
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While we haven't officially tested the 55-inch LG C3, we've had so much time with the rest of the range to be able to make a strong assessment regarding the C3 line as a whole. Overall, we've been deeply impressed (you don't nab two What Hi-Fi? Awards for no reason) with the performance of the South Korean brand's stellar series.
For all this talk of a homogenised range, do note that the 48-inch C3 differs in design from the 42-inch and 65-inch iterations offering the same 47cm-wide pedestal stand as the larger models as opposed to some desktop-friendly feet. It's also got a thicker chassis than the 65-inch model, with a decent section covered in a more substantial plastic casework than its larger cousin.
Both TVs, no matter their respective sizes, are well-furnished with features. The LG OLED48C3 and OLED55C3's four HDMI sockets are 48Gbps 2.1 ports that support 4K/120Hz, VRR and ALLM, with Dolby Vision gaming and excellent HGiG settings all onboard. Both come equipped with an optical output, and both run on the app-packed webOS 23 operating system common to almost all current LG models.
Packed into each unit is the Alpha 9 Gen 6 processor, handling clever features such as noise-reducing AI Upscaling Pro, OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro for optimising HDR delivery of 20,000 individual zones in each image, foreground-sharpening Object Enhancer and HDR Expression Enhancer, the last of which applies specific tone mapping to those foreground elements for a bit more three-dimensionality.
All of this results in a pair of TVs that are worthy of the LG brand. We were enamoured with the OLED48C3's bold and punchy presentation, bringing out the pizzazz and shine of, say, a gold Lamborghini supercar while dialling it back to let skin tones and more natural textures feel more organic and less in-your-face. Crispness and clarity abound, while contrast levels are nothing short of awesome – as we wrote at the time, "the inky blacks of the C3’s bold approach make for an image that’s packed with punch". If that sounds appealing, note that the 55-inch version will go a little bit brighter than the 48-inch model, so you should get even more visual dazzle if you're willing to go bigger and spend a touch more cash.
Whichever TV you pick, we're confident in recommending either version of the C3, even at full price. This Amazon deal only sweetens the deal, and if you're in the market for a TV this summer to enjoy the Olympics on, this deadly duo are both gold medal contenders.
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