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Resolution4k
TypeOLED
Sub-TypeWOLED
Resolution4k
TypeLED
Sub-TypeVA
Our Verdict
LG C1 OLED
Samsung Q60A
The LG C1 OLED is much better overall than the Samsung Q60A. The LG is a high-end TV with an OLED panel that has a near-infinite contrast ratio, but the Samsung is an entry-level QLED with a brighter LED panel. The LG has many more gaming features like VRR support, HDMI 2.1 inputs, and a much quicker response time. On the other side, LED panels are immune to permanent burn-in, which OLEDs aren't.
Variants
- OLED48C1PUB (48")
- OLED55C1PUB (55")
- OLED65C1PUB (65")
- OLED77C1PUB (77")
- OLED83C1PUA (83")
- QN32Q60AAFXZA (32")
- QN43Q60AAFXZA (43")
- QN50Q60AAFXZA (50")
- QN55Q60AAFXZA (55")
- QN60Q60AAFXZA (60")
- QN65Q60AAFXZA (65")
- QN70Q60AAFXZA (70")
- QN75Q60AAFXZA (75")
- QN85Q60AAFXZA (85")
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.4
7.2
Pre Calibration
4.5
8.4
Contrast
10
8.6
Reflections
9.3
7.4
Viewing Angle
8.9
5.7
Response Time
9.9
6.5
Upscaling: Sharpness Processing
6.0
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Month 30
50% Gray
Month 30
50% Gray
Longevity Graph
Stand
Stand Picture
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 300x200
VESA 200x200
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.35" (0.9 cm)
0.35" (0.9 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Max Thickness
1.85" (4.7 cm)
1.57" (4.0 cm)
Build Quality
9.0
7.0
Build quality picture
Picture Quality
Contrast
10
8.6
Contrast Picture
Contrast
Inf : 1
N/A
Native Contrast
Inf : 1
4,653 : 1
Blooming
10
Blooming Photo
Local Dimming
0.0
LD Video, Moving Object
LD Video, Real Content
LD Video, Real Content Side View
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
No Backlight
Edge
Lighting Zone Transitions
10
Preferred LD Video, Moving Object
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
No Backlight
Edge
Dimming Zones Count Of Tested TV
8,294,400
Local Dimming In Game Mode
0.0
LD Video, Moving Object
LD Video, Real Content
LD Video, Real Content Side View
Local Dimming
No
Backlight
Edge
Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode
9.5
Blooming Photo In Game Mode
Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode
Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD
HDR Brightness
6.8
6.8
HDR Hallway Photo
HDR Cityscape Photo
HDR Landscape Photo
Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)
639 cd/m²
364 cd/m²
Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)
369 cd/m²
352 cd/m²
Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)
142 cd/m²
160 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
751 cd/m²
494 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
747 cd/m²
501 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
412 cd/m²
502 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
277 cd/m²
501 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
131 cd/m²
501 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
729 cd/m²
492 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
725 cd/m²
500 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
392 cd/m²
500 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
263 cd/m²
500 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
125 cd/m²
499 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.109
0.001
HDR Brightness In Game Mode
6.9
6.5
HDR Hallway Photo
HDR Cityscape Photo
HDR Landscape Photo
Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)
643 cd/m²
362 cd/m²
Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)
378 cd/m²
332 cd/m²
Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)
135 cd/m²
149 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
723 cd/m²
218 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
728 cd/m²
503 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
402 cd/m²
502 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
284 cd/m²
502 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
162 cd/m²
501 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
701 cd/m²
216 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
716 cd/m²
502 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
388 cd/m²
501 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
269 cd/m²
501 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
128 cd/m²
500 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.106
0.054
PQ EOTF Tracking
9.5
7.0
PQ EOTF Graph
600 Nit Tracking Delta
0.0057
0.0292
1000 Nit Tracking Delta
0.0029
0.0292
4000 Nit Tracking Delta
0.0028
0.0107
SDR Brightness
6.7
8.1
Real Scene Peak Brightness
302 cd/m²
436 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
412 cd/m²
448 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
414 cd/m²
455 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
376 cd/m²
455 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
314 cd/m²
455 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
137 cd/m²
454 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
393 cd/m²
446 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
395 cd/m²
453 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
358 cd/m²
453 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
299 cd/m²
453 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
131 cd/m²
453 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.070
0.001
Color Gamut
8.6
8.2
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
96.33%
91.16%
DCI P3 uv
98.83%
94.31%
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec 2020 xy
71.28%
67.44%
Rec 2020 uv
77.89%
74.42%
Color Volume
7.9
7.6
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
76.0%
68.0%
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
34.4%
30.6%
White Luminance
797 cd/m²
480 cd/m²
Red Luminance
84 cd/m²
95 cd/m²
Green Luminance
291 cd/m²
355 cd/m²
Blue Luminance
29 cd/m²
31 cd/m²
Cyan Luminance
315 cd/m²
385 cd/m²
Magenta Luminance
106 cd/m²
122 cd/m²
Yellow Luminance
362 cd/m²
450 cd/m²
Pre Calibration
4.5
8.4
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
5.86
2.06
Color dE
5.13
1.67
Gamma
2.21
2.12
Color Temperature
7,167 K
7,012 K
Picture Mode
Expert (Dark Space)
Movie
Color Temp Setting
Warm 50
Warm 2
Gamma Setting
2.2
2.2
Post Calibration
9.4
9.5
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
0.16
0.33
Color dE
1.51
0.75
Gamma
2.20
2.20
Color Temperature
6,504 K
6,732 K
White Balance Calibration
22 point
20 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Yes
Gray Uniformity
8.7
7.4
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
1.280%
3.655%
50% DSE
0.124%
0.173%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.317%
1.244%
5% DSE
0.088%
0.114%
Black Uniformity
10
8.9
Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming
Std. Dev.
N/A
N/A
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
0.229%
0.669%
Viewing Angle
8.9
5.7
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Washout
57°
25°
Hue Graph
Color Shift
30°
27°
Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss
69°
33°
Black Level Raise
70°
24°
Gamma Shift
64°
24°
Reflections
9.3
7.4
Reflections Picture
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Glossy
Semi-gloss
Total Reflections
1.4%
5.2%
Indirect Reflections
0.2%
0.4%
Calculated Direct Reflections
1.2%
4.8%
720p Input
8.0
720p Picture
1080p Input
9.0
1080p Picture
HDR Native Gradient
7.3
7.8
HDR Gradient Picture
100% Black to 50% Gray
6.0
50% Gray to 100% White
8.0
100% Black to 50% Red
6.0
50% Red to 100% Red
10
100% Black to 50% Green
8.0
50% Green to 100% Green
6.0
100% Black to 50% Blue
6.0
50% Blue to 100% Blue
8.0
Color Depth
10 Bit
Red (Std. Dev.)
0.121
Green (Std. Dev.)
0.125
Blue (Std. Dev.)
0.106
Gray (Std. Dev.)
0.111
4k Input
10
4k Picture
Low-Quality Content Smoothing
7.7
Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture
Smoothing
7.5
Detail Preservation
8.0
Upscaling: Sharpness Processing
6.0
8.0
Sharpness Picture - 480p
8k Input
0.0
8k Picture
Pixels
Pixels Picture
Subpixel Layout
RWBG
BGR
Type
OLED
LED
Sub-Type
WOLED
VA
Temporary Image Retention
10
Image Retention Picture
IR after 0 min recovery
0.00%
IR after 2 min recovery
0.00%
IR after 4 min recovery
0.00%
IR after 6 min recovery
0.00%
IR after 8 min recovery
0.00%
IR after 10 min recovery
0.00%
Permanent Burn-In Risk
10
Permanent Burn-In Risk
No
Motion
Response Time
9.9
6.5
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Chart
80% Response Time
0.2 ms
7.2 ms
100% Response Time
2.3 ms
17.3 ms
Flicker-Free
10
7.9
Backlight chart
Flicker-Free
No
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
480 Hz
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
Optional BFI
Yes
Yes
Min Flicker For 60 fps
60 Hz
60 Hz
60Hz For 60 fps
Yes
Yes
120Hz For 120 fps
Yes
N/A
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
60 Hz
60 Hz
Motion Interpolation
Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
Yes
Yes
Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
Yes
No
Stutter
5.0
8.1
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
39.4 ms
24.4 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
13.4 ms
0.0 ms
24p Judder
10
7.8
Judder-Free 24p
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60p
Yes
No
Judder-Free 24p via 60i
Yes
No
Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
Yes
Yes
Variable Refresh Rate
9.4
0.0
Native Refresh Rate
120 Hz
60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
No
HDMI Forum VRR
Yes
No
FreeSync
Yes
No
G-SYNC Compatible
Yes (NVIDIA Certified)
No
4k VRR Maximum
120 Hz
N/A
4k VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
No VRR support
1080p VRR Maximum
120 Hz
N/A
1080p VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
No VRR support
1440p VRR Maximum
120 Hz
N/A
1440p VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
No VRR support
VRR + Local Dimming
No Local Dimming
VRR Supported Connectors
No VRR support
Inputs
Input Lag
9.7
9.7
1080p @ 60Hz
10.1 ms
10.1 ms
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
89.5 ms
76.3 ms
1080p @ 120Hz
5.2 ms
N/A
1080p @ 144Hz
N/A
N/A
1440p @ 60Hz
10.1 ms
N/A
1440p @ 120Hz
5.3 ms
N/A
1440p @ 144Hz
N/A
N/A
4k @ 60Hz
10.1 ms
10.2 ms
4k @ 60Hz + 10-Bit HDR
10.0 ms
10.0 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
10.0 ms
10.0 ms
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
89.4 ms
59.7 ms
4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation
85.4 ms
26.3 ms
4k @ 120Hz
5.6 ms
N/A
4k @ 144Hz
N/A
N/A
8k @ 60Hz
N/A
N/A
Supported Resolutions
9.6
6.4
Resolution
4k
4k
480p @ 59.94Hz (Widescreen)
Yes
720p @ 59.94Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
1080p @ 144Hz
No
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes (forced resolution required)
No
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
1440p @ 144Hz
No
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
No
4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
No
4k @ 144Hz
No
No
8k @ 30Hz or 24Hz
No
No
8k @ 60Hz
No
No
PS5 Compatibility
PS5 Screenshot
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
No
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
HDR
Yes
Yes
VRR
Yes
No
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
Xbox Series X Screenshot
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
No
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
HDR
Yes
Yes
VRR
Yes
No
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
No
Yes
Dolby Vision
Yes
No
HLG
Yes
Yes
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3)
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
No
CEC
Yes
Yes
HDCP 2.2
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3)
ATSC Tuner
1.0
1.0
USB 3.0
No
No
Variable Analog Audio Out
Yes
No
Wi-Fi Support
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Input Photos
Side Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs Picture
Total Inputs
HDMI
4
3
USB
3
2
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
1
0
Analog Audio Out RCA
0
0
Component In
0
0
Composite In
0
0
Tuner (Cable/Ant)
1
1
Ethernet
1
1
DisplayPort
0
0
IR In
0
0
SD/SDHC
0
Audio Passthrough
ARC/eARC Port
eARC
Yes
eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Yes
eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT
Yes
eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
Yes
ARC
Yes (HDMI 2)
eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA
No
No
eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
No
eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)
7.1
ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1
Yes
Yes
ARC: DTS 5.1
No
No
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
Yes
Yes
Optical: DTS 5.1
No
No
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
7.3
6.1
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
80.00 Hz
126.99 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
3.57 dB
3.61 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
2.93 dB
4.16 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
4.49 dB
6.20 dB
Max
91.1 dB SPL
88.9 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
5.58 dB
4.90 dB
Distortion
6.9
4.7
Total Harmonic Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.047
1.316
Weighted THD @ Max
0.508
1.781
IMD @ 80
6.48%
39.00%
IMD @ Max
12.74%
58.85%
Smart Features
Interface
8.5
8.0
Smart TV Picture
Smart OS
webOS
Tizen
Version
6.0
2021 (with reduced features)
Ease of Use
Easy
Easy
Smoothness
Average
Very Smooth
Time Taken to Select YouTube
2 s
2 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
6 s
5 s
Advanced Options
Many
Many
Ad-Free
0.0
0.0
Ads Picture
Ads
Yes
Yes
Opt-out
No
No
Suggested Content in Home
Yes
Yes
Opt-out of Suggested Content
No
No
Apps and Features
8.0
8.5
Apps Picture
App Selection
Great
Great
App Smoothness
Average
Average
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
USB Drive Playback
Yes
Yes
USB Drive HDR Playback
Yes
Yes
HDR in Netflix
Yes
Yes
HDR in YouTube
Yes
Yes
Remote
9.0
8.5
Remote Picture
Size
Large
Small
Voice Control
Many Features
Many Features
CEC Menu Control
Yes
Yes
Other Smart Features
Yes
Yes
Remote App
LG TV Plus
Samsung SmartThings
TV Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Misc
Power Consumption
79 W
37 W
Power Consumption (Max)
184 W
97 W
Firmware
03.10.29
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