LG OLED B3 65" vs LG OLED C3 65" (Evo)
The Verdict
Both 65-inch LG OLED displays deliver exceptional picture quality with 4K resolution and 120Hz refresh rates, but meaningful differences justify the C3's premium pricing. Picture quality heavily favors the C3 Evo, which achieves 900 nits brightness compared to the B3's 600 nits,a substantial 50% advantage that translates to superior HDR performance and better visibility in bright rooms. Gaming performance slightly edges to the C3 with 6ms input lag versus 7ms, plus both feature VRR and ALLM. Audio capabilities strongly favor the C3's 40-watt, 2.2-channel system over the B3's modest 20-watt 2.0-channel setup. Connectivity improvements on the C3 include Wi-Fi 6, an extra USB port, and the superior Evo panel technology. At $500 more, the C3 provides legitimately better brightness, sound, and overall performance for serious cinephiles and gamers. The B3 remains excellent value for casual viewers prioritizing affordability over peak performance. Recommend the C3 for premium experience seekers; choose the B3 for budget-conscious buyers accepting slightly dimmer visuals.
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 C3 65" (Evo) if…
- →Perfect pixel-level black levels with infinite contrast ratio
- →Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG cover the full HDR ecosystem
- →4x HDMI 2.1 with 4K@120Hz, VRR, and ALLM — the gaming gold standard
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 C3 65" (Evo)
Pros
- Perfect pixel-level black levels with infinite contrast ratio
- Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG cover the full HDR ecosystem
- 4x HDMI 2.1 with 4K@120Hz, VRR, and ALLM — the gaming gold standard
- α9 Gen6 AI processor upscales and enhances content intelligently
- Wide viewing angles — no color shift from the sides
Cons
- 900 nits peak brightness is dimmer than Mini-LED and QD-OLED competitors
- Risk of permanent OLED burn-in with static content
- webOS 23 includes home screen ads and sponsored content
- 40W built-in audio needs supplementing with a soundbar
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG OLED B3 65" | LG OLED C3 65" (Evo) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200mm | 300 x 200mm |
| Weight | 41.7 lbs | 41.9 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 35.2 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 |
| 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 | 900 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 23 | webOS 23 |
| 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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