Unfortunately the brightness of the screen changes depending on the content and areas of static content may have a risk of burn-in (see here). See also our recommendations for the best flatscreen TVs and the best OLED TVs. The LFE (low-frequency extension) is at 64Hz, which is also above-average and much improved over last year's model, the C7. We tested the 55" model (OLED55C8PUA). The LG C8 is very similar to the LG B8 for mixed usage. There is almost no gap between the border and the first row of pixels. The LG OLED C8 displays our test gradient smoothly with no significant banding. The LG C8 is slightly better than the LG E7P. The frame around the screen and stand are made of aluminum and seem well built. Update 11/27/2018: We retested with the latest firmware update (04.10.06), and the PC Mode issue has been corrected. The controls are located on the back to the side, similar to the C7. To play 24fps content on a 120 Hz display, you just display every movie frame for 5 refreshes of the display panel, exactly (this is what LG's Real Cinema option does, always turn it on).This preserves the cadence of the frame rate. Results found above are updated. Picture quality is also excellent, and the TV can make HDR scenes pop due to the high peak brightness of highlights and ability to produce very deep colors. Televisions are available in three 55, 65, 77 inch screen sizes. It is over one that runs at 60 Hz. Excellent color and white balance dE after calibration, better than the C7 and Samsung's Q9F. If yes can you link me? These two TVs are different types, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Update 05/02/2018: The color gamut was erroneously measured at a 50% stimulus. The LG C8 is slightly better than the Sony A1E. We don't know what exactly is shared with LG so if you are concerned about privacy, this should be left disabled. The Sony X900F, on the other hand, has a VA panel that doesn't have the permanent burn-in risk of the OLEDs and can get brighter. Update 04/27/2018: When the TV shows very dark gray shades, like our 5% gray uniformity test, vertical and sometimes horizontal bands are very visible across the screen. The C8 also has much wider viewing angles, great for a wide seating area. Force your laptops resolution to the latter and you should be good. It does support composite input via the included adapter. The C8 did not display ads during our testing, but there is an option in the menu for advertising cookies so the TV may have ads at some point or in certain regions. The TV is consistently able to remove judder from native 24 fps content, whether that content is played from the native apps or external sources such as a Blu-ray player. Excellent choice for watching movies in a dark room. The LG C8P offers excellent performance across the board. The LG C8 is significantly better than the Sony X900F. Like all of the OLED TVs we’ve tested in recent years, the Vizio OLED also features a native refresh rate of 120 Hz. Plenty of older titles will run 4K 120fps easy with a decent video card. This is new this year for LG OLEDs, although Sony did implement it on last year's A1E. However I can't get the 120fps, then I read that the TV has HDMI 2.0 that does not support it, bummer! Excellent TV for a wide range of usages. Update 7/12/2018: We have found ads on other 2018 LG TVs as shown here, so we assume all 2018 LG TVs have ads. It will look fairly similar to its predecessor the LG OLED W8 but have the new AI features as well as HDMI 2.1. Discussion. The LG B9 OLED and LG C8 OLED are very similar. The stand is wide but very sturdy and well built. Excellent gray uniformity on the C8. Picture quality is also excellent due to the perfect blacks. ✔ Free Shipping ✔ Cash on Delivery ✔ Best Offers The LG C8 has three features to help mitigate burn-in. The Quantum also doesn't have a risk of burn-in with static content. LG C8 OLED (OLED55C8, OLED65C8) review LG set a new standard with its 2018 OLED range By Stephen Withers 17 September 2019. The anti-reflective coating gives reflections a purple tint, similar to other high-end TVs like the E7 and Q8C. The Vizio P Series 2018, on the other hand, is brighter, has a lower input lag which is great for games and has a VA panel that shows no signs of permanent burn-in risk. The LG C8 OLED TV is better than the Samsung Q9FN for most people, unless you watch a lot of static content and are concerned about burn-in. The LG E8 has somewhat better sound quality due to the embedded soundbar. 160 St-Viateur Est, Suite 408, Montreal, Canada, H2T 1A8. It isn't perfect though, as the brightness changes depending on the screen content and static images shouldn't be shown for long on the TV due to temporary image retention and the risk of burn-in. LG continue de produire la gamme de téléviseurs OLED de la série C. Les téléviseurs sont disponibles en trois tailles d’écran de 55, 65 et 77 pouces. Close. No spam, we promise. Input lag is very low, so the TV feels very responsive. The LG C8 is somewhat better than the LG B7A. The EOTF in 'PC' and in 'Game' are very similar to that of 'Technicolor Expert', although 'Game' is brighter than the other two. Now 4k in HDR has the same input lag as in SDR and 4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 + 8 bit HDR is properly being displayed and has been measured. There are no two ways about it — the LG C9 OLED is the best TV we've seen in 2019, and it gets our top recommendation for 4K smart TVs. Great choice for watching TV in a bright room. This comes at a cost, as the OLED panel is prone to temporary image retention and permanent burn-in. The LG C8 is slightly better than the Sony A8F. It can also remove judder consistently from 60 fps content. Similar to other LG OLED TVs we have reviewed, there is only basic cable management. The LG C8 has perfect dark room performance thanks to the infinite contrast and perfect black uniformity, as well as the perfect local dimming feature. Decent color volume, similar to last year's C7 and B7A, but much worse than the Samsung QLEDs. The TV is more uniform in color (black and dark gray) compared to the black and white design of the B7. The LG C8 is much better than the Samsung NU8000. Update 05/13/2019: The settings required to remove Judder have changed. The input lag was slightly higher in 4k @ 60 Hz + HDR. Large bright scenes are very dim due to the Automatic Brightness Limiter(ABL). This feature can improve its game experience with screen tearing-free. The top half of the screen is exceptionally thin, comparable to last year's C7. This was done to keep the test results consistent with the 2017 TVs, because they were all tested using the Blu-ray player. ... I’m fortunate enough to be upgrading from a LG B6 OLED and can confirm this problem does not occur at all on my much older set. However, LG mentioned the OLED panel rather than the OLED TV itself responsible for the problem. The LG C8 also has better reflection handling so you can place it a bright room and a faster response time which is great for fast action. With 120 fps content the C8 drops every other frame. There is no need for local dimming on an OLED screen like the C8, as there is no backlight. The Q60R also has nice gaming features like FreeSync support and low input lag with motion interpolation. LG C8 120Hz Refresh Rate. Native 4k input is displayed as intended. Maybe this helps? if u want 120 @ 4k , you need the C9 which supports hdmi 2.1 and a graphics card or laptop with hdmi 2.1 support as well. Care should be taken when moving the TV as the top is very thin. But the difference, the LG C9 also already supports VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) technology while the LG C8 has not support. You can read about our investigation into this here. Previously, the LG OLED C9 already supports VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) technology that compatible with HDMI VRR. Image remains accurate when viewed at an angle so the sides of the screen are uniform. You can see our recommended settings here. It has a feel of premium both due to the build quality and the sleek design. Motion Interpolation can look strange to many people, and it creates artifacts. Unfortunately, the C8 also has a chance of permanent burn-in. The C8 offers performance in the same ballpark, and the small differences between the two TVs could be due to panel variance. The LG C8 has an instantaneous response time which leaves a very small blur trail in fast-moving content like sports, and a lower input lag which is great for gamers. The results remain almost identical. The 4 HDMI inputs face to the side, but the composite input is rear facing and may be difficult to access if the TV is wall mounted. The image also remains accurate when viewed at an angle, which is great for those with wide seating. Out of the box, the color accuracy and white balance are good, although the temperature is a bit warm so the colors are shifted a bit yellow. The two TVs, however, differ significantly in design, as the E8 has a more elegant style whereas the C8 has a more classical one. In scenes with a lot of motion, the C8 stops interpolating the extra frames to avoid creating artifacts, preferring accuracy over smooth motion. Most of the common input resolutions are displayed properly without any issues. Posted by. By years of production, TV models are indicated by the following markings. The Sony A1E, on the other hand, has better support for the 1440p @ 60Hz signal which can be important for video gaming. LG C9 OLED review: Verdict. LG has partnered with Nvidia to bring G-Sync, its proprietary adaptive sync technology, to the C9 and E9 4K OLED televisions. The most accurate results before calibration were on the 'Expert (Dark Room)' picture mode, with the Gamma setting changed to 2.2. Both LG OLED C9 and OLED C8 actually have the same native refresh rate panel, which is 120 Hz. It has been remeasured at 75% stimulus to be in line with our other TVs. The LG C8 has a black frame insertion (BFI) feature that can help clear up blur in fast-moving content. The LG C9 and LG C8 OLED are extremely similar overall. The webOS interface is split into three sections: settings, inputs and apps. Gain early access to all tests results for new products, Prices will now be listed directly in reviews and tables, Have 5 votes per product category to choose which product we’ll review next, Gain unlimited access to detailed test results in tools and results (no blurred results). The TV remains consistent at ~350 cd/m² except when showing a large bright scene, like our 100% test window, where the screen dims significantly due to the Automatic Brightness Limiter(ABL). The LG C8 has perfect blacks that improve the picture quality significantly in a dark room. Excellent for sports fans. Reflection handling is excellent for rooms with lights or glare on the screen. What settings or app do I need to download on the TV to do that? The emissive technology allows it to produce perfect blacks, which is excellent for dark rooms. The C8 delivers perfect dark room performance with perfect blacks, as well as much wider viewing angles great for a large seating area, as well as perfect black uniformity and near-instantaneous response time. New games you'd be lucky to pull 60fps ultra settings with a 2080Ti but older stuff is no problem. As an OLED panel, the LG C8 is susceptible to image retention and burn-in. On the other hand, the Samsung NU8000 doesn't have a risk of permanent burn-in, can get the whole screen brighter, and has lower input lag. Motion handling is excellent due to the instantaneous response time and ability to flicker the image to clear up motion. However, the wide variable refresh rate range is between 40Hz and 120Hz, considering the bent state of the television. This reduces the visible banding but also results in a loss of fine detail. So how do I harness the 120fps at 4K? The Q60R doesn't have the permanent burn-in risk and can get brighter is SDR, so it's more suitable for a bright room. Results found above are updated. Highlights do not stand out in SDR. The LG C8 OLED is slightly better than the Sony A9G OLED. But I'd be happy just to watch something in 120fps, let that even be a video! Of course, LG Display is giving this screen a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. The LG 55C8PUA has perfect blacks, resulting in excellent dark room performance. If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their LG OLED 55C8PUA doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review. Update 05/04/2018: The brightness window tests were retested using our Samsung K8500 Blu-ray player, rather than from a PC as originally published. The design of the LG OLED B8 is excellent. The LG C8, just like all OLEDs, has perfect blacks and good viewing angles which make it a better choice if you enjoy watching movies in a dark room, or if you have a wide seating arrangement. The C8, like all OLED TVs, has a near instantaneous response time. The LG 48 CX (OLED48CX) is the smallest LG OLED TV ever. In order to use voice control features (known as ThinQ AI) you must consent to sharing your viewing information and voice information, since the TV offloads certain requests to an external service. Be part of the most informed community and take advantage of our advanced tools to find the best product for your needs. The LG C8 has an OLED panel which delivers a perfect dark room experience, and has very good viewing angles, although there is the risk of temporary image retention or permanent burn-in. Like almost all LG TVs and monitors, the C8 has a single rocker joystick on the back of the TV. However it's my vacation and I thought I would connect my Laptop to the TV via HDMI and enjoy some games on the gorgeous display. The Samsung Q9FN has much better color volume and is much brighter and better capable of overcoming glare in a bright room. Any website you can link that streams 120fps video? Best in Class. As of today there is no hdmi 2.1 source in the market. The design is almost identical to the C8 but with a different stand. We recommend enabling the 'Pixel Refresh' and 'Screen Shift' options and setting 'Logo Luminance Adjustment' to 'Low', You can read about our investigation into this here. Excellent TV for gamers. The 55-inch LG C8 OLED reviewed here (full name, LG OLED55C8PLA) costs £2799.