LG OLED evo C3 vs Panasonic VIERA VT60

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OLED evo C3 compared with VIERA VT60
LGOLED evo C3PanasonicVIERA VT60
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20232013
Display
PanelOLEDPlasma
Panel detailOLED 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.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Refresh rate120 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGNone
HDR extrasOLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro–
Picture processingAI Picture Pro, AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Genre Selection and AI Brightness ControlNeoPlasma panel and Intelligent Frame Creation; professional calibration controls (exact UK reviews and maker eHELP).
Picture modes10 modes, including Personalised Picture Wizard, Filmmaker, Cinema, Game and ISF Expert Bright Room and Dark RoomTHX 3D and ISF calibration controls described by Expert Reviews; maker eHELP documents professional modes and picture settings.
Motion handlingOLED Motion; LG UK labels the panel 100Hz native and explicitly specifies 4K 120fps HFR; LG Turkey lists the same OLED77C34LA model as 120Hz nativeNative 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
Sizes42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83″50, 55, 65″
Largest size83″ (better)65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync CompatibleNone
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detail4 × HDMI supporting 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS; eARC on HDMI 2Three 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 featuresG-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Compatible, HGiG, Game Optimiser and Game Dashboard–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSmy Home Screen
Speakers–20 W, 2.1 channels
Processorα9 AI Processor 4K Gen6–
Dolby AtmosYes–
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), built-in dual-band
Bluetooth5.03.0
Speaker detail42″ 20 W, 2.0 channels; 48″ to 83″ 40 W, 2.2 channels; down-firingTwo front speakers and a 75 mm woofer; 5 W + 5 W + 10 W, 20 W total.
Audio featuresAI Sound Pro virtual 9.1.2 up-mix, AI Acoustic Tuning, Clear Voice Pro and Bluetooth Surround Ready–
Voice assistantsHands-free voice control and intelligent voice recognitionVoice control through the supplied VIERA Touch Pad Controller; this is the original feature, not a guarantee of continuing online services.
CastingApple AirPlay 2my 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 updateswebOS 23; LG UK lists security updates until 31 December 2027–
TV tunersUK models have 2 RF inputs and 1 CI slotUK 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.
USB3 × USB 2.0Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot and USB recording.
Ethernet1 × EthernetRJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX; built-in dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN.
Optical audio out1 × opticalFibre-optic PCM/Dolby Digital/DTS output; 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack.
Design and power
SizeWithout 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 mmWithout 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.
StandFootprint, 42″ 718 × 170 mm; 48″, 55″ and 65″ 470 × 230 mm; 77″ 520 × 267 mmIncluded 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 pattern42″ to 77″ 300 × 200 mmMaker 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 useUnder 0.5 W standbyOriginal 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 boxMagic Remote, 2 AA batteries, IR blaster cable and attached power cablePedestal, 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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