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The LG C3 83-inch OLED scores in the 98th percentile for gaming, making it one of the best gaming TVs we've tracked. A 0.1ms response time, 120Hz panel, and four HDMI 2.1 ports are the highlights. Owners give it 4.8 stars, and the only recurring gripe is the $2,860 to $2,899 price tag.

Let's talk gaming first, because that's where this TV earns its keep. The 0.1ms response time is effectively instant. You won't see ghosting or smearing in fast-paced shooters. The native 120Hz panel means you get true high-frame-rate gaming without interpolation tricks. And with four HDMI 2.1 inputs, you can plug in a console, a PC, a soundbar, and still have a spare port. Most TVs in this price range give you two HDMI 2.1 ports. LG gives you four.

The a9 AI Processor Gen6 handles upscaling and motion processing well. The Brightness Booster helps in well-lit rooms, though this is still an OLED, so it won't match a high-end QLED for peak brightness. The audio setup is a 2.2 channel system with Dolby Atmos support, and it ranks in the 72nd percentile for audio. That's above average for built-in TV speakers. Owners specifically call out the sound quality as a pleasant surprise, which is rare for a flat panel this thin.

Against the Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L, the LG gives up some picture quality but wins on gaming features and screen size. The Sony is a 77-inch panel with better processing, but it costs more and tops out at two HDMI 2.1 ports. The Samsung Neo QLED QN900F gets brighter and has better HDR, but it's not OLED, so you lose those perfect blacks. The TCL QM8K and Hisense U8 are much cheaper and brighter, but they can't touch the C3's response time or viewing angles. If gaming is your priority, the LG is the pick. If you want maximum brightness for a bright living room, the Samsung or Hisense make more sense.

At $2,860 to $2,899, this is not a budget TV. But for an 83-inch OLED, it's actually reasonable. Smaller OLEDs from Sony and Samsung routinely hit this price point. You're paying for size and gaming chops here. The budget score of 67.3 out of 100 reflects that this isn't a value play, it's a premium purchase. If you want the biggest OLED screen you can get without jumping to a projector, this is one of the more accessible ways to do it. Just don't expect it to feel cheap. It doesn't.

The LG C3 83-inch OLED lands in our database with a gaming score that puts it in the 98th percentile. That's not a typo. This is one of the best gaming TVs we've tracked, full stop. A 0.1ms response time and native 120Hz refresh rate are the headline numbers, and they're backed by four HDMI 2.1 ports, G-Sync, FreeSync Premium, and VRR. If you've got a PS5, Xbox Series X, or a beefy PC, this panel was built for you.

But here's the thing. The overall score sits at 68.2 out of 100, dragged down by a picture quality ranking in the 36th percentile. That sounds alarming until you remember what this TV actually is. OLED contrast is effectively infinite, and owners rave about deep blacks and vibrant colors. The percentile ranking reflects how it stacks up against newer, brighter panels in our database, not whether it looks good. It looks spectacular. The 4.8-star rating across 166 reviews backs that up.

If you're putting this TV in a bright, sun-drenched living room, think twice. The HDR performance sits at the 64th percentile, and while the Brightness Booster helps, it can't match the peak brightness of a high-end QLED like the Samsung Neo QLED QN900F. The picture quality ranking of 36th percentile also means you're not getting the absolute best image quality available in 2024. If you don't game much and just want the brightest, most vivid picture for daytime viewing, a premium QLED or a newer OLED with MLA technology will serve you better. And if you're on a strict budget, the TCL QM8K or Hisense U8 deliver strong performance for significantly less money.

The LG C3 83-inch is a gaming monster wrapped in a gorgeous OLED panel. The 98th percentile gaming score isn't marketing fluff, it's backed by real specs that matter: 0.1ms response time, 120Hz native refresh, four HDMI 2.1 ports, and full VRR support. Owners love it, with a 4.8-star average and recurring praise for picture quality, sound, and ease of setup. The only real complaint is the price, and honestly, for an 83-inch OLED, it's not unreasonable. If you want a huge screen that doubles as a top-tier gaming display, this is one of the best options in our database.