LG OLED evo C3 vs Panasonic VIERA VT60
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| LGOLED evo C3 | PanasonicVIERA VT60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2023 | 2013 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | OLED | Plasma |
| Panel detail | OLED with pixel dimming; Brightness Booster on 55″, 65″, 77″ and 83″, excluded on 42″ and 48″ | UK VT65B models are this generation's regional version of the VT60 family. Full HD active-shutter 3D, with two sets of Bluetooth eyewear supplied. Marketed 3000 Hz Focused Field Drive is not entered as native refresh. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) (better) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | – |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | None |
| HDR extras | OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro | – |
| Picture processing | AI Picture Pro, AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Genre Selection and AI Brightness Control | NeoPlasma panel and Intelligent Frame Creation; professional calibration controls (exact UK reviews and maker eHELP). |
| Picture modes | 10 modes, including Personalised Picture Wizard, Filmmaker, Cinema, Game and ISF Expert Bright Room and Dark Room | THX 3D and ISF calibration controls described by Expert Reviews; maker eHELP documents professional modes and picture settings. |
| Motion handling | OLED Motion; LG UK labels the panel 100Hz native and explicitly specifies 4K 120fps HFR; LG Turkey lists the same OLED77C34LA model as 120Hz native | Native panel refresh is not published in the read UK maker documents and is omitted. Focused Field Drive, input frequencies and mains frequency are separate measures. |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83″ | 50, 55, 65″ |
| Largest size | 83″ (better) | 65″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) | 3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible | None |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | – |
| HDMI detail | 4 × HDMI supporting 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS; eARC on HDMI 2 | Three HDMI inputs; ARC on HDMI2, 3D, Content Type, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour. HDAVI Control 5. SCART/RGB and component/composite inputs through supplied adaptors. |
| Game features | G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Compatible, HGiG, Game Optimiser and Game Dashboard | – |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | webOS | my Home Screen |
| Speakers | – | 20 W, 2.1 channels |
| Processor | α9 AI Processor 4K Gen6 | – |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | – |
| eARC | Yes | – |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), built-in dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Speaker detail | 42″ 20 W, 2.0 channels; 48″ to 83″ 40 W, 2.2 channels; down-firing | Two front speakers and a 75 mm woofer; 5 W + 5 W + 10 W, 20 W total. |
| Audio features | AI Sound Pro virtual 9.1.2 up-mix, AI Acoustic Tuning, Clear Voice Pro and Bluetooth Surround Ready | – |
| Voice assistants | Hands-free voice control and intelligent voice recognition | Voice control through the supplied VIERA Touch Pad Controller; this is the original feature, not a guarantee of continuing online services. |
| Casting | Apple AirPlay 2 | my Home Screen and APPS List, DLNA, VIERA Remote 2 and Swipe & Share. Built-in fixed-focus 1280 × 720 camera. Legacy apps and communication services depend on their providers. |
| Software updates | webOS 23; LG UK lists security updates until 31 December 2027 | – |
| TV tuners | UK models have 2 RF inputs and 1 CI slot | UK twin terrestrial and satellite inputs; DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD and DVB-S/S2 Freesat, with analogue PAL I and CI Plus. Supports watching one programme while recording another, subject to broadcast and recording restrictions. |
| USB | 3 × USB 2.0 | Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot and USB recording. |
| Ethernet | 1 × Ethernet | RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX; built-in dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN. |
| Optical audio out | 1 × optical | Fibre-optic PCM/Dolby Digital/DTS output; 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack. |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without stand, 42″ 932 × 540 × 41.1 mm; 48″ 1071 × 618 × 46.9 mm; 55″ 1222 × 703 × 45.1 mm; 65″ 1441 × 826 × 45.1 mm; 77″ 1711 × 982 × 47.1 mm | Without pedestal: 50-inch 1203 × 702 × 50 mm, 26 kg; 55-inch 1318 × 767 × 51 mm, 31.5 kg; 65-inch 1531 × 887 × 51 mm, 42 kg. Raised camera adds 23 mm height. Configuration weights exclude pedestal. |
| Stand | Footprint, 42″ 718 × 170 mm; 48″, 55″ and 65″ 470 × 230 mm; 77″ 520 × 267 mm | Included pedestal. With pedestal: 50-inch 1203 × 790 × 301 mm, 31.5 kg; 55-inch 1318 × 855 × 296 mm, 38.5 kg; 65-inch 1531 × 975 × 323 mm, 50.5 kg. Only the 50-inch model has the manual’s ±15° swivel adjustment. |
| VESA pattern | 42″ to 77″ 300 × 200 mm | Maker mounting holes: 400 × 300 mm (50-inch), 500 × 300 mm (55-inch), 684 × 300 mm (65-inch), M8 screws. Preserve the literal 684 mm figure. |
| Power use | Under 0.5 W standby | Original product fiche on-mode average: 199/238/321 W for 50/55/65-inch; standby 0.30 W with no function active, off 0.25 W. Rated power is not supplied by this fiche. |
| Energy class | – | C under the original 2013 label scheme. |
| In the box | Magic Remote, 2 AA batteries, IR blaster cable and attached power cable | Pedestal, N2QAYB000863 remote, N2QBYB000026 Touch Pad Controller, four R6 batteries, electronic Touch Pen/R03 battery, two sets of 3D eyewear, mains lead, AV adaptors and cable accessories. UK bundle is distinct from other regional VT60 versions. Panasonic Malaysia listed a planned 18 April 2013 regional availability date; the exact UK first-sale day and earliest international actual sale are unproved, so release remains 2013. |
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