LG OLED B3 65" vs LG OLED C2 65" (Evo)
The Verdict
Both 65-inch LG OLEDs deliver exceptional picture quality with perfect blacks and vibrant colors inherent to OLED technology. Picture_quality slightly favors the C2 Evo, which achieves 800 nits peak brightness versus the B3's 600 nits, and includes Dolby Vision IQ for enhanced contrast. Gaming performance is nearly identical, with the C2 posting a 6ms input lag versus B3's 7ms, both supporting 120Hz and variable refresh rates. Audio output is significantly different,the C2 delivers 40 watts across 2.2 channels compared to the B3's 20 watts in 2.0 configuration. Connectivity sees the C2 equipped with Wi-Fi 6 (the B3 has Wi-Fi 5), plus one additional USB port. The B3 remains an excellent value proposition at $1299, offering nearly identical core performance at a $300 premium reduction. For budget-conscious buyers seeking stellar OLED performance, the B3 is compelling; the C2 Evo justifies its price premium through brighter HDR performance and superior audio for cinematic content.
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 65" (Evo) if…
- →Incredible picture quality with perfect blacks and vivid OLED colors
- →Lightweight at 37.5 lbs for a 65-inch — easy to wall-mount
- →Full Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos cinema experience
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 65" (Evo)
Pros
- Incredible picture quality with perfect blacks and vivid OLED colors
- Lightweight at 37.5 lbs for a 65-inch — easy to wall-mount
- Full Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos cinema experience
- Four HDMI 2.1 ports — ideal setup for multi-console gaming
- Often discounted well below launch price — exceptional value used/refurbished
Cons
- Superseded by the brighter C3 — worth comparing prices
- 800 nits may wash out in very bright, sunlit rooms
- Risk of burn-in with prolonged static content display
- 40W audio is adequate but a soundbar improves the experience significantly
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG OLED B3 65" | LG OLED C2 65" (Evo) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200mm | 300 x 200mm |
| Weight | 41.7 lbs | 37.5 lbs |
| Dimensions | 57.0 x 32.8 x 1.8 inches | 57.0 x 32.7 x 1.8 inches |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.0 x 35.5 x 11.8 inches | 57.0 x 34.8 x 11.8 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" | 65" |
| 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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