The LG 55C2 and CS were a success in 2022 and their successor, the LG 55C3 – 55-inch (140 cm) version of the LG 65C3 that we tested – should not disappoint. However, few changes are notable, other than a higher brightness peak and a new webOS interface.
For several years, LG has been hitting hard with its C range and this LG 55C3 – 55-inch (140 cm) version of the LG 65C3 that we tested – is still an excellent reference. Certainly, the changes are meager compared to the C2, but we appreciate the increase in the maximum brightness of the panel. The versatility of the TV is always there to enjoy films at home and games with almost no compromise, the best technologies being reserved for the LG G3, the manufacturer’s most high-end model.
Strong points
- Image quality.
- Excellent colorimetry in HDR and SDR.
- Brightness peak increasing.
- Filmmaker mode.
- Infinite contrast.
- Excellent viewing angles.
- Very effective motion compensation system.
- Responsiveness of Oled technology, excellent display delay.
- HDMI 2.1 (VRR, ALLM, eARC), FreeSync and G-Sync compatibility.
- Limited energy consumption.
Weak points
- Remote control not backlit.
- Peak brightness in HDR mode lower than that of the best LCD and Oled televisions.
- High consumption of Gallery mode.
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Alternatively
The LG 55C2 – 55-inch (140 cm) version of the LG 65C2 that we tested – remains one of the benchmarks on the television market, offering a perfectly calibrated image and a very high quality HDR experience. LG even offers itself the luxury of reducing the consumption of its Oled television and improving the responsiveness of the system while increasing functionality. On the video processing side, LG has little left to prove, both in terms of scaling and motion compensation. If we add to this an undisguised ease in video games, the LG 55C2 television is a versatile model that suits everyone: from movie buffs to video game enthusiasts, including sports or documentary fans. It’s hard to be disappointed by the LG C2.