LG OLED B3 65" vs LG OLED C2 55" (Evo)
The Verdict
Both TVs deliver exceptional OLED picture quality at the same $1299 price point, but serve different needs. LG's B3 65" offers larger screen real estate with respectable 600-nit brightness and webOS 23, making it ideal for living rooms prioritizing size and immersive viewing. Conversely, the C2 55" Evo features superior specs: brighter 800-nit OLED panel with Evo technology, faster 6ms gaming response, dual-speaker 40W audio versus 20W, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. Its Dolby Vision IQ and enhanced brightness provide noticeably superior contrast and color performance. Gaming enthusiasts will appreciate the C2's marginally lower input lag and superior speaker setup. For most buyers, the C2 55" represents better value despite the smaller screen,its technical advantages in brightness, audio, and gaming responsiveness outweigh the B3's size advantage. Recommend the C2 55" Evo unless space constraints demand the larger 65" panel.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG OLED B3 65" if…
- →Most affordable 65-inch LG OLED at $1,299 — great entry into OLED
- →Perfect blacks and infinite contrast inherent to OLED technology
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for cinema-quality HDR experience
Buy the LG OLED C2 55" (Evo) if…
- →OLED Evo panel is noticeably brighter than the C1 generation
- →Dolby Vision IQ adapts HDR dynamically to room lighting
- →Best 55-inch gaming TV with 4K@120Hz, VRR, and <10ms input lag
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
LG OLED B3 65"
Pros
- Most affordable 65-inch LG OLED at $1,299 — great entry into OLED
- Perfect blacks and infinite contrast inherent to OLED technology
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for cinema-quality HDR experience
- 4x HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K@120Hz for gaming
- Wide viewing angles with no color shift
Cons
- Older α7 Gen6 processor — less effective upscaling than C3's α9
- 600 nits peak brightness is dim — struggles in bright rooms
- 20W speakers are weak — a soundbar is essential
- Wi-Fi 5 instead of Wi-Fi 6 on a 2023 model
LG OLED C2 55" (Evo)
Pros
- OLED Evo panel is noticeably brighter than the C1 generation
- Dolby Vision IQ adapts HDR dynamically to room lighting
- Best 55-inch gaming TV with 4K@120Hz, VRR, and <10ms input lag
- Lightweight at 29.1 lbs — easy to wall-mount
- α9 Gen5 AI processor upscales content impressively
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk remains for static content viewers
- 800 nits peak brightness is modest compared to Mini-LED alternatives
- webOS ads are intrusive on the home screen
- Remote control lacks backlighting
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG OLED B3 65" | LG OLED C2 55" (Evo) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200mm | 300 x 200mm |
| Weight | 41.7 lbs | 29.1 lbs |
| Dimensions | 57.0 x 32.8 x 1.8 inches | 48.2 x 27.8 x 1.6 inches |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.0 x 35.5 x 11.8 inches | 48.2 x 29.9 x 8.2 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 20 | 40 |
| Speakers | 2.0ch | 2.2ch |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 7 | 6 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ |
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Type | OLED (WOLED) | OLED Evo (WOLED) |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 800 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 23 | webOS 22 |
| Voice assistant | LG ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | LG ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 2 | 3 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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