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LG C9 OLED

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LG C9 is a flagship 4K OLED TV in LG's 2019 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit OLED panel and available in 55", 65", and 77" size classes.

Some highlights of the LG C9 include a high screen-to-body ratio up to 95.83%, ultra-fast 1.0 ms response time, and high brightness. Additionally, it supports HDR formats including Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma). It covers 99% of DCI-P3 color space, which is excellent news for those who appreciate color accuracy.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 88%

Pros

Gorgeous OLED panel
High screen-to-body ratio
Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
Rich color reproduction
Ultra-fast response time
10-bit display panel
Bright display panel

Cons

What external reviewers found

External score 89%

Pros

Superb picture quality
Superb sound quality

Cons

Lack of smart features
Limited app support
No HDMI 2.1 or WiSA support
Not nearly as accurate as Samsung Q9FN
No HDR 10+ support

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65"

77"

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External Reviews

cnet^[1]

Reviewer score 81% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

LG's webOS menu system feels nice and snappy, but it's basically unchanged from last year. The remote lets you speak to, and hear from, two voice assistants. There's a new A9 Gen 2 chip with a "deep learning algorithm" that, among other claims, better adjusts the picture for room lighting.

Pros

Excellent picture quality
Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
Smart TV with webOS system

Cons

Limited app support
No HDMI 2.1 support

digitaltrends^[2]

Reviewer score 95% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from digitaltrends have found:

LG's C9 OLED is one of the finest TVs you can buy, made even more compelling by its future-proofing features such as HDMI 2.1 and WiSA compatibility. While it isn't available yet, the C9 will soon support Apple AirPlay2 and HomeKit. Sony's Master Series A9G 4K HDR is the better alternative if you're seeking the best image quality.

Pros

Outstanding color accuracy
Excellent black levels and contrast
Excellent picture quality

Cons

No HDMI 2.1 or WiSA support

pcmag^[3]

Reviewer score 92% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from pcmag have found:

LG's OLEDC9 series of OLED TVs offer a fantastic picture in an incredibly slim frame. It doesn't have the most accurate color out of the box, and is pricey enough that we'd recommend a professional calibration. But even untouched it looks excellent and shows some of the best contrast you can find in a consumer TV.

Pros

Superlative contrast
Superb sound quality
Excellent color performance

Cons

No Dolby Vision or HDR10 support

rtings^[4]

Reviewer score 80% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from rtings have found:

LG C9 OLED is an outstanding TV for most uses, with perfect blacks and wide viewing angles. It has a nearly instantaneous response time, which is important for gaming or use as a PC monitor. Unfortunately, there's a risk of burn-in, and the brightness of the screen changes with different content, which may be distracting.

Pros

Image remains accurate even if you sit up close
Outstanding low input lag
Excellent wide color gamut

Cons

Disappointing brightness changes with different content
No automatic brightness limiter (ABL)

t3^[5]

Reviewer score 91% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from t3 have found:

LG OLED65C9 takes OLED technology's already winning formula and makes it even better. Its pictures subtly but helpfully refine what's gone before, with the extra HDR impact being especially welcome. The set's sound is also a big improvement over that of its predecessor – provided that you remember to switch in the AI Sound mode. It's not the strongest OLED for brightness, but when it comes to bringing out every shade, it's truly world-class.

Pros

Gorgeous design
Beautiful 4K HDR
Excellent sound

Cons

No Dolby Atmos

techradar^[6]

Reviewer score 94% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from techradar have found:

The LG C9 is a truly exceptional 4K OLED TV that takes what was so impressive about last year's C8 and builds on it. The audio capability of these modern TVs is nothing short of amazing. There's a new One Touch Sound Tuning feature that uses the mic in the remote to analyse the room from your main listening position and set-up the TV accordingly. As with previous years, the C9 supports Dolby Atmos.

Pros

Superb picture quality
Dolby Vision and HDR10+
AI-enhanced sound

Cons

No HDR 10+ support
No Dolby Atmos

tomsguide^[7]

Reviewer score 91% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from tomsguide have found:

The LG C9 OLED is the best TV we've seen in 2019, and it gets our top recommendation for 4K smart TVs. We've already touched on the C9's potent Alpha 9 Gen 2 processor, but it really comes to the forefront with LG's webOS interface and ThinQ AI capabilities. There's also a new tool for smart home devices, called Home Dashboard, which looks to be a great option for any gadget lover.

Pros

Excellent picture quality
Dolby Atmos support
Sleek design

Cons

Lack of smart features

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References

^ LG OLEDC9PUA series review: Reigning picture quality champ notches another victory. [cnet].
^ LG C9 OLED 4K HDR TV Review: Second best. [digitaltrends].
^ LG OLED55C9PUA Review. [pcmag].
^ LG C9 OLED TV Review. [rtings].
^ LG C9 review (OLED65C9): a top-value OLED TV for image quality and features. [t3].
^ LG C9 OLED (OLED55C9, OLED65C9, OLED77C9) review. [techradar].
^ LG C9 OLED review. [tomsguide].

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cnet[1]

digitaltrends[2]

pcmag[3]

rtings[4]

t3[5]

techradar[6]

tomsguide[7]

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cnet^[1]

digitaltrends^[2]

pcmag^[3]

rtings^[4]

t3^[5]

techradar^[6]

tomsguide^[7]