LG C9 and C8 are two 4K OLED TV models from LG that positioned as successor-predecessor model. LG introduced C9 as part of their 2019 TV lineup, while LG C8 was released as part of their 2018 TV lineup. We can find that both of LG C9 and C8 come with three screen size options : 77-Inch (OLED77C9PUA, OLED77C8PUA), 65-Inch (OLED65C9PUA, OLED65C8PUA) and 55-Inch (OLED55C9PUA, OLED55C8PUA). What improvement can we found in LG C9 as the successor model of LG C8? This article will talk about that for you. But before that, it’s important to discuss more about their key differences first.
LG C9
LG C9
LG C9 is 4K OLED TV model that completed with 4K Upscaler as its upscaling technology. With OLED display, LG C9 is able to deliver perfect black and infinite contrast since its pixels can be completely powered off and dimmed autonomously. We can also find that the contrast of LG C9 is also improved by Ultra Luminance Pro and Object Depth Enhancer. Ultra Luminance Pro is able to deliver better peak brightness, while Object Depth Enhancer can bring greater depth for the OLED Pixels. While LG C9 is already completed with 4K Upscaler to deliver brilliant clarity not only from original 4K content sources but also from non 4K contents that upscaled into near 4K, We can also find LG C9 is also completed with Quad Step Noise Reduction and Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer. Quad Step Noise Reduction is able to reduce on screen noise while Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer can deliver sharper details on the screen of this TV. OLED display is able to deliver Wide Color Spectrum, but additionally LG C9 is also completed with True Color Accuracy Pro and Advanced Color Enhancer. True Color Accuracy Pro is able to bring more accurate color details, while Advanced Color Enhancer can reproduce more natural color details on the screen of LG C9. LG C9 supports HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision so that we can enjoy enhanced details and expanded contrast from wide range of HDR content sources. The color, clarity and contrast of the picture delivered on LG C9 screen is optimized by LG α9 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor that installed as the Picture Processor of this TV. We can enjoy wide range of premium entertainment with WebOS that installed as the Smart TV platform of this TV. We can also run wide collection of Smart Apps with the access to LG Contents/Apps Store. While LG C9 is able to be controlled by Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, we can also control this TV conveniently with Magic Remote that provides smart functions (Point, Click, Scroll, Voice). LG C9 comes with 2.2Ch 40W speaker system that completed with Dolby Atmos so that we can enjoy rich and quite powerful sound quality from this TV.
The key specs and features of LG C9 can be summarized with the table below.
| LG C9 | ||||
| Brand | LG | |||
| Introduced | 2019 | |||
| Screen Size | 77-Inch (OLED77C9PUA), 65-Inch (OLED65C9PUA), 55-Inch (OLED55C9PUA) | |||
| Resolution | 4K UHD | |||
| Display Technology | OLED | |||
| Upscaling Technology | 4K Upscaler | |||
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| Picture Processor | LG α9 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor | |||
| HDR Support | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | |||
| Smart TV Platform | WebOS with LG ThinQ AI | |||
| Google Assistant & Amazon Alexa | Compatible | |||
| Remote Control | Magic Remote | |||
| Built-in Wifi | 802.11ac | |||
| Speaker System | 2.2Ch 40W | |||
| Dolby Atmos | YES | |||
| HDMI/USB | 4/3 | |||
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LG C8
LG C8
LG C8 is the predecessor of LG C9 that positioned between the higher E8 and the lower B8. It comes with OLED display that allows us to enjoy perfect black and infinite contrast since OLED pixels can be completely powered off and dimmed autonomously. LG C8 is also additionally completed with Ultra Luminance that can deliver better peak brightness on the screen of this TV. On top of its 4K UHD screen, LG C8 is completed with 4K Upscaler that can upscale non 4K contents into near 4K so that we can enjoy brilliant picture from both of original 4K content sources and non 4K contents that upscaled into near 4K picture quality. OLED display is able to deliver wide color spectrum for billion rich colors. We can also find True Color Accuracy is installed on this TV to bring more accurate color details on top of its OLED display. We can enjoy wide range of enhanced details and expanded contrast on the screen of LG C8 since It already supports HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision. LG α9 Gen 1 Intelligent Processor is installed as the picture processor of this TV that can optimize the color, clarity and contrast of the picture delivered on its screen. WebOS with LG ThinQ AI is installed as the Smart TV platform of LG C8. It allows us to enjoy wide range of premium entertainment from our favorite content providers with fast internet connection provided by 802.11ac wireless attached to this TV. WebOS is also connected to LG Contents/Apps store that allows us to run additional Smart Apps on this TV. Magic remote is included with this TV that allows us to control this TV smarter with its smart functions. We can also control this TV conveniently with our voice using Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa since they are both already supported by LG ThinQ AI. We can find 2.2Ch 40W speaker system is integrated with LG C8. It’s also already completed with Dolby Atmos. With 2.2Ch 40W speaker system that powered by Dolby Atmos, we can enjoy rich and astonishing sound quality from this TV.
We can summarize the key specs and features of LG C8 with the table below.
| LG C8 | ||||
| Brand | LG | |||
| Introduced | 2018 | |||
| Screen Size | 77-Inch (OLED77C8PUA), 65-Inch (OLED65C8PUA), 55-Inch (OLED55C8PUA) | |||
| Resolution | 4K UHD | |||
| Display Technology | OLED | |||
| Upscaling Technology | 4K Upscaler | |||
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| Contrast Technology | Ultra Luminance Pro | |||
| Picture Processor | LG α9 Gen 1 Intelligent Processor | |||
| HDR Support | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | |||
| Smart TV Platform | WebOS with LG ThinQ AI | |||
| Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa | Compatible | |||
| Remote Control | Magic Remote | |||
| Built-in Wifi | 802.11ac | |||
| Speaker System | 2.2CH 40W | |||
| HDMI/USB | 4/3 | |||
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The Key Differences of LG C9 and C8
We can find that there are few key differences between LG C9 and C8. The first key difference of LG C9 and C8 is additional Quad Step Noise Reduction and Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer that installed in LG C9. Quad Step Noise Reduction is able to reduce on screen noise while Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer can bring sharper details so that we can enjoy better clarity on the screen of LG C9. The second key difference comes from the additional Object Depth Enhancer that installed on LG C9. Object Depth Enhancer is additional contrast technology that allows the OLED pixels to reproduce greater depth and textures for better contrast. We can also find Advanced Color Enhancer as the next key difference between LG C9 and C8. Advanced Color Enhancer is additional color technology that allows us to enjoy more natural color details on the screen of LG C9. There’s also another difference in the version of LG α9 Intelligent Processor installed on those two TVs. LG C9 comes with LG α9 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor while LG C8 comes with LG α9 Gen 1 Intelligent Processor. Although they are not significantly different, LG α9 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor as the new version provides better optimization than LG α9 Gen 1 Intelligent Processor as the older version.
We can find that LG C9 that comes as the new model is usually offered at the higher price than LG C8. Since TV prices are changing from time to time, it’s recommended that we check the price of LG C9 and C8 before we can find their latest price difference between those two successor-predecessor TV models.
We can summarize the key difference of LG C9 and C8 with the table below.
| LG C9 | LG C8 | |
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| Object Depth Enhancer | YES | NO |
| Advanced Color Enhancer | YES | NO |
| Picture Processor | LG α9 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor | LG α9 Gen 1 Intelligent Processor |
| Price | Higher | Lower |
What Improvement can We Found in LG C9?
As the successor model of LG C8, we can find that there are few improvements that we can find in LG C9. From our discussion about their key differences, we can find that LG C9 comes with improvements in Clarity, Color and Contrast Technology. It also comes with the newer version of α9 Intelligent Processor. So we can expect better picture quality in the new LG C9. In the other side, we can find that LG C9 as the new model is usually offered at the higher price than LG C8. So if you don’t mind to spend higher for better picture quality then LG C9 is the model that you should choose.
| LG C9 Price | ||
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77-Inch (OLED77C9PUA) |
65-Inch (OLED65C9PUA) |
55-Inch (OLED55C9PUA) |
LG C8 is the old model that doesn’t come with the additional Quad Step Noise Reduction, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer, Object Depth Enhancer and Advanced Color Enhancer. It also comes with the older version of LG α9 Intelligent Processor. But basically we can still enjoy excellent picture quality on its 4K OLED screen. The older version of LG α9 Intelligent Processor is also basically able to deliver good optimization for the color, clarity and contrast of the picture delivered on the screen of this TV. As the old model, LG C8 is usually offered at the lower price so that It becomes a good alternative choice for you if you have more limited budget.
| LG C8 Price | ||
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77-Inch (OLED77C8PUA) |
65-Inch (OLED65C8PUA) |
55-Inch (OLED55C8PUA) |