C3 Series 83-Inch Class OLED evo 4K Processor Smart Flat Screen Wall Mount TV with Magic Remote AI-Powered OLED83C3PUA, 2023 with Alexa Built-in

I shopped around for a good while even going to the big box stores to compare various TVs on offer from the various makers and this model stood out after multiple visits and time spent researching options and price ranges and sizes. The picture quality always jumped out at me as the best out of all the wide options I encountered. After pulling the trigger on this unit I am absolutely glad I choose this model. I wouldn't even say glad, more like thrilled. The quality of the picture is far beyond the best I've seen. We have a very nice high end TV at home already for comparison that's fairly new and at the top end. So I do have a comparison point. We just needed another set for another room in the place and it was time to buy. I took some time in the settings to explore what everything could do, had a run with the 'AI' features of this set and did some manual adjustments to all the various things to get this working and displaying exactly how I want my picture to look and I was able to land exactly where I wanted in the sweet spot with very little stress at all. And the audio? The AI enhanced setting is just phenomenal. I didn't even bother putting in a sound bar even though I had one laying around. It's just so clear and crisp with nice deep lows that don't rattle but do rumble. This TV gets *loud* if you want it. I also game on this now and it puts out a stunning 120hz at 4k that just absolutely sings to the eyes. Using my PS5 to feed the image, it's never looked better and I've been 4k gaming for a long time now. It's just never looked better. I am thoroughly impressed by LG after buying this, it was my first one from them and I'd be hard pressed to go with another make after this as I truly feel that I'm spoiled now by it. Nothing else looks as good to me. Even watching older shows, this brings them to life in new ways and the fidelity is so ramped up by the on board features of this set that it makes watching literally anything a pleasure. I usually have no patience for kid's shows for example, but when the grandkids came to visit shortly after we got this, I was just as glued to watching them as they were. The colors, the fluidity of motion, the crisp detail...just pure eye candy. And for a visual device like this, that's the highest praise I can give it. It's heavy in case you're wondering about that. Even at 48" I only felt secure moving this around the house with two grown people handling it carefully. It's got weight to it. In summary, this TV is not only the best TV I've ever owned, it's literally the best quality I've ever seen. Even among family and friends or display models in store. I feel like it's from the future or something, at least a couple years out compared to everything else. I have no higher praise to give this than what I've said and it was nothing for me to say it. No exaggeration or imagination required this is just stream of thought and these are genuinely the things that came to mind when I felt it was time to review. I can't help but gush about this set, it deserves the praise. I feel my life itself would lose a little bit of color if I had to give this up, and it brings me actual mental comfort knowing I have this and can relax after a long day looking at it. It's one of those things where you're looking at it and often think and even remark things like "This looks better than real life huh?"

This is my first OLED TV and all I can say is WOW! If you’ve only had LCD TVs in the past, the OLED difference is very noticeable with the infinite contrast and 3D look that it gives to the image. My biggest concern with this TV was that it wouldn’t be bright enough but even during the day with 3 windows shining light into the room I’ve found it’s plenty bright enough, and a lot brighter than the budget LCD TV I had before (Vizio M658-G1). LG supports everything you could want in terms of gaming with 4 HDMI 2.1 ports for 4k/120Hz Dolby Vision gaming, VRR, ALLM, etc. I play Xbox Series X on it and it looks amazing! I also play Nintendo Switch and with a few tweaks like upping sharpness to 15 and turning Super Resolution to high it looks almost 4k! Everything I’ve watched on it looks better than ever before and I can’t say enough good things about it. After considering all my options I decided on this TV over the other options: - Compared to the LG G3: A lot cheaper but with the same processor for equal upscaling and clarity. The G3 is noticeably brighter but, like I said, I haven’t felt like the C3 wasn’t bright enough and it was brighter than I expected - Compared to the Samsung S95C: Again, much cheaper and the processor is better than that on the S95C so lower quality content will look cleaner, especially lower bitrate like YouTube TV. The S95C is much brighter and more colorful but Samsung has quality control issues, poor firmware updates, and no Dolby Vision HDR support - Compared to LG C2: The C3 is very similar to the C2 and it’s hard to justify the price increase of the C3. It was worth it to me since I got a good deal and only paid a few hundred dollars more. The C3 has an improved processor with improved dynamic tone mapping with 20,000 zones instead of 5,000 and is a little bit brighter. It also supports DTS passthrough and QMS unlike the C2. A common complaint about LG OLEDs is their aggressive dimming during prolonged high APL scenes. That issue was fixed on the 2023 models. Lastly, the C3 has a new customizable quick access menu that’s nice for changing settings in a snap - Compared to Samsung S90C: This is the C3’s biggest competition this year because they are close in price. The S90C has the better QD-OLED panel and is brighter and more colorful. I went with the C3 because of the Samsung issues I mentioned above with the S95C. I just trust LG more than Samsung as a company to support their products for years to come. Also, QD-OLED appears to have more risk of burn-in and I like to keep my TVs for a long time - Compared to Samsung S95B (2022 model): I wanted a 77” TV and the S95B only comes in 55” and 65”. Also, Samsung issues I mentioned before Conclusion: The C3 is probably the best all around OLED TV for most people. Everything I’ve watched on this looks incredible and LG is a brand you can trust when it comes to OLED. They’ve been making them longer than anyone else and they’ve figured out how to prevent burn-in for the vast majority of users. If all you do is watch news or sports channels all day long then OLED probably isn’t for you but if you watch a variety of content from movies, TV shows, gaming, etc then I think this might be the best TV you can buy. Unless you can afford the LG G3, of course

Two TV's side by side review. Bought these TV's to finish out my man cave in the basement. Best money I've ever spent. Absolutely spectacular picture, very fast interface, MagicRemotes are awesome. Most importantly for me, LG remotes work for each TV independently. Very pleased with the purchase. See below for more detailed description. Side By Side: I did a lot of research and never got very far. I was looking to be able to control the TVs independently as I like to play video games while wife watches something or watching multiple sports at once. I just decided to pull the trigger and buy these based on the other qualities, and told myself that I would just have to purchase a smart remote. I got lucky! Deep in the settings, you can establish each TV as 1 or 2 etc.. (they warn you it's typically for admin use) when I did that, the remotes picked it up immediately and they point and control independently (except the on/off button). So I have controller 1 for TV 1 and controller 2 for TV 2. Picture: Incredible picture. Absolutely blown away. Especially when you have it hooked up to the PS5 or are streaming something 4k. It beats every other TV I've owned. Tip: go in and do the A.I. picture quality - it will tailor picture to your preferences. Pretty slick Functionality: Very fast interface and easy going remotes. Overall very smooth and comfortable. I like the homepage and customizable apps. Marry apps to the numbered buttons by simply holding them, very simple. MagicRemotes are pretty cool. You can point and click or just use button pad. One of the best pieces of advice I got from an IT friend was that when you pay a lot for a TV, you are buying the computer, not just the picture. I've always found a good Friday deal and thought the size for price was the best way to go. I will never purchase TVs the same every again. Spend the money for the better quality product, it's 100% worth it Sound: Sound quality is great. No complaints. Again, there are multiple settings where you can adjust to your preferences. It's a pretty smart TV and will use walls and other nearby surfaces to project sound better and recognize it internally

This is a particularly important review....if you are looking for a fantastic gaming monitor. I built an awesome PC for Call of Duty and wanted something bigger and more bad a$$ then my Asus Predator 27" 240HZ. The Asus has been incredible. If you are looking for a smaller gaming monitor grab that one. My new machine has the GTX4090, I9 processor, Samsung 990 Pro drives...all the best. I wanted a monitor to match this power. My journey began buying the 49" Samsung G9. What a nightmare. Picture was pixelated, and I could NEVER get it to work right. Sold it on Facebook. The next one I purchased was the LG 45" Ultragear OLED curved monitor. I read complimentary reviews and watched a bunch of videos. I received the monitor, set it up, turned it on and all it did was flash. The entire screen would flash fast on and on. I fought with it for hours. I did some research, and this is an issue. Screw that. I boxed it up and back it went. The next Monitor that I was to try was the LG 42" C3 OLED TV. I was very skeptical because of the 120HZ refresh rate. I have always been used to the 240HZ. I received the monitor yesterday...and after watching many YouTube videos BEFORE setting it up I knew that the main thing you must do is calibrate the monitor to your PC before using it or judging it. As soon as I turned the power on...I was blown away. Just the start up screens were better than the others. This unit has an AI calibration that is fantastic. After I was done, I plugged it into my PC and went to youtube and typed in "LG 4G video" and watched a couple videos. Words cannot describe how gorgeous this screen is. I called my wife in to see, and she was blown away. My frustrations have ended. Call of Duty now looks better than I could ever imagine. This monitor is so clear that I was running the PASSMARK 3D benchmark test and a space scene comes on, and the graphics are so clear, and this screen is so immersive it made my stomach a little queezy from the movement...I have NEVER experienced that. I hope this helps somebody if they are on the edge of purchase....do it. I am so glad I did not get the 48"...it would have been too big. This 42" is perfect. When placed in front of you at the proper distance it is just enough for your peripheral vision. It is all screen. WOW.

I love this TV. The picture is beautiful and sharp with great color and brightness. This is my third LG OLED but my first 77”. It’s a great TV for the price!

When light reflects off the screen—such as from a lamp—it becomes clear that the panel surface is slightly warped rather than smooth and uniform. It lacks the crisp, clean finish I’ve seen on comparable models like the Bravia. The TV is also surprisingly difficult to manage. The primary issue is the software (webOS), which feels unintuitive and outdated for a modern smart TV. I had high expectations for LG’s proprietary operating system, assuming it would be an improvement over Google TV, which I previously found frustrating. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. Despite its flaws, Google’s interface is far more intuitive, feature‑rich, and user‑friendly. By comparison, LG’s system feels clunky and inefficient. Most modern TVs are essentially plug‑and‑play: connect a device via HDMI, and the TV automatically recognizes it, identifies the brand, and allows you to rename the input with ease. This TV does not. Many settings are buried in menus that don’t follow a logical structure, and several LG‑specific features are difficult to use in practice. The digital audio connection has also been problematic. It’s possible I’m missing a step, but clear, step‑by‑step instructions are nowhere to be found. The IR Blaster is another example. It arrives with no instructions, yet it’s intended to control external devices like DVD players or sound systems through a universal remote. While the concept is appealing, the on‑screen menus don’t align with the available documentation, and the guidance provided is minimal. As a result, the feature is extremely difficult to set up or use effectively. App support is another limitation. There is no Spectrum app, and PBS is limited to PBS Kids. While these services can be accessed through an external device like Apple TV, Spectrum’s integration remains inconsistent, which adds to the frustration. Customer support was also challenging to locate. I had to search extensively online just to find the correct phone number. Once I reached an agent, the interaction went smoothly, but the process to get there was unnecessarily difficult. The picture quality is decent, but the overall user experience has been disappointing. Based on my experience, I would rate this TV below average. If returning it were an option, I would do so.

I was amazed with the quality. Super thin. Amazing picture quality. Easy use with voice control. Perfect size 65” for my room. Have connected PS5 Pro, and Apple TV, multiple ports makes the connectivity easy. Has in built apps and with regular updates, keeps the streaming seamless.

UPDATE 6/13/2024: It took a while, but I solved the problem of controlling the volume. The remotes change the sound bar's volume while the LG TV volume is frozen at max. I don't know if I would purchase this TV again. The instructions are terrible and I still can't use a few buttons on the remote. The brightness is on maximum and some of the dark scenes are still too dark. The TV talks to me when it hears things from the show I'm watching and I cannot figure out how to shut it off or use it. I wish I could find out how everything works. UPDATE: 1. I finally figured out most of the remote control issues. 2. The manuals are insufficient and their website isn't any better for helping program the TV or remote. 3. The remote doesn't light up so it's difficult to use in a dark room. This television replaced a 10 year old 40 inch Samsung 3D TV. The picture is amazing. So much better than the old Samsung. I purchased this model because after doing research, I found that it's 2022 version was rated the best in 4 different magazines. I decided to purchase the newer model to take advantage of any improvements. I'm glad I did. It has a lot of settings to play with or you can let it set them itself. It's definitely a smart TV. When setting it up, it asks you questions that allow it's remote to control many cable box functions. It even has your cable company's guide. There are a few things that bother me. 1. The manuals for the TV and remote are terribly insufficient. They don't tell you near enough to operate either well. 2. The remote is quirky although I am getting use to it. It uses point and click technology. You aim the dot on the screen at the setting and click a scrolling button to change it. It definitely takes some getting use to. 3. Most of the cable sockets are on the side of the TV. When you use them, the cables stick out of the side and are visible from the front. I purchased right angle attachments so the cables stick out backwards and don't show. 4. I have FiOS cable, a Chromecast with Google TV and a Samsung sound bar. I mention this because no matter what I try, I cannot get one remote to control the volumes when watching Cable and the Google TV properly. The only possibility was using Bluetooth, however then the sound was out of sync and the settings on the TV and the sound bar are greyed out. It could be due to the sound bar being 8 years old and a different brand than the TV. Granted, these issues take some getting use to. I'm considering getting a new sound bar to solve the sound issue. I'm just not sure. All totalled, I'm still very happy with the LG OLED TV.