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Supported sound output formats for LG A3, B3, C3, G3 and Z3

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The 2023 LG OLED televisions support a variety of sound output formats. To see which one is supported, as well as you can change the formats from the settings of your TV, you can check out this article.

Before we start, it is important to note that this guide will be mainly covering the A3, B3, C3, G3 and Z3 models.

How to output audio to wired speakers

To start off, you need to change the sound output from the television speakers to the connected wired speaker.

In order to do so, you should make sure that your speaker is plugged into the optical or HDMI ARC/eARC port. Afterwards open the Settings menu of your TV and then head over to Sound > Sound Out > Use Wired Speaker. Finally, select Optical Out Device or HDMI(ARC) Device.

How to change digital sound output format

To change the digital sound output format, you need to go to the Settings menu of your TV and then navigate to Sound > Advanced Settings > Digital Sound Output.

Note: If this option can’t be selected, then make sure you enable Optical Out Device/HDMI(ARC) Device from the aforementioned Use Wired Speaker setting.

You will be able to select between PCM, Auto or Pass Through.

Compatible sound output formats

If you select PCM as the Digital Sound Output, then all the input audio types will output as PCM.

If you select Auto or Pass Through, then the sound output formats depend on the supported format of the connected speaker. The Pass Through option for the Digital Sound Output may not work for some formats; therefore, we recommend going with Auto to start off if you want to output a non-PCM format.

Along with PCM, these LG televisions also supports the following input audio types:

  • MPEG
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby TrueHD (only through HDMI connection)
  • HE-AAC
  • AAC
  • DTS
  • DTS Express
  • DTSHD M
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS:X

You can find the list of supported output formats, based on which port your speaker is connected to, for the aforementioned input audio types below:

MPEG Input Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • PCM

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • PCM

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • PCM

Dolby Digital Input Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby MAT

Dolby Digital Plus Input Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Atmos

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby MAT
  • Dolby Atmos

Dolby Atmos Input Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Atmos

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby MAT
  • Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD Input Audio (through HDMI only)

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Atmos

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • Dolby MAT
  • Dolby Atmos

HE-AAC Input Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby MAT

AAC Input Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby MAT

DTS Input Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby MAT

DTS Input Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • DTS

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • DTS

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • DTS
  • DTS-HD MA

DTS Express Input Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • DTS

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • DTS

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • DTS
  • DTS-HD MA

DTSHD MA Input Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • DTS

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • DTS

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • DTS
  • DTS-HD MA

DTS-HD Input Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • DTS

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • DTS

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS-HD MA

DTS:X Audio

Optical Port Output Formats:

  • DTS

HDMI ARC Port Output Formats:

  • DTS

HDMI eARC Port Output Formats:

  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS-HD MA

Compatible audio files for LG A3, B3, C3, M3, G3 and Z3 media player

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The 2023 LG OLED televisions can play select audio files. You can do so by selecting the Media Player App from the home menu of your OLED television set.

To find out which music formats can be played back natively on these TVs, you can take a look at this compatibility guide at Seeking Tech.

This article should be applicable to the following television sets in the 2023 LG OLED lineup:

  • LG A3 OLED 4K Smart TV
  • LG B3 OLED 4K Smart TV
  • LG C3 evo OLED 4K Smart TV
  • LG G3 evo OLED 4K Smart TV
  • LG Z3 evo OLED 8K Smart TV
  • LG M3 OLED Wireless 4K Smart TV

Compatible Audio Formats

The following audio file extensions should work with your 2023 LG OLED screen:

.mp3

  • Bit Rate: 32 kbps to 320 kbps
  • Sample Frequency: 16 kHz to 48 kHz
  • Supported Compression Type: MPEG-1 and MPEG-2
  • Supported Channels: Mono (1) and Stereo (2)

.wav

  • Bit Rate: N/A
  • Sample Frequency: 8 kHz to 96 kHz
  • Supported Compression Type: PCM
  • Supported Channels: Mono (1) and Stereo (2)

.ogg

  • Bit Rate: 64 kbps to 320 kbps
  • Sample Frequency: 8 kHz to 48 kHz
  • Supported Compression Type: Vorbis
  • Supported Channels: Mono (1) and Stereo (2)

.wma

  • Bit Rate: 128 kbps to 320 kbps
  • Sample Frequency: 8 kHz to 48 kHz
  • Supported Compression Type: WMA
  • Supported Channels: Up to 6

.flac

  • Bit Rate: N/A
  • Sample Frequency: 8 kHz ~ 96 kHz
  • Supported Compression Type: FLAC
  • Supported Channels: Mono (1) and Stereo (2)

When it comes to the .wma files, the number of supported channels may change depending on the sample frequency you are using.

Supported video formats for the LG A3, B3, C3, M3, G3 and Z3 media player

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The LG A3, B3, C3, M3, G3 and Z3 features a built-in media player that you can use to play video files stored on an external storage device connected to the OLED television. You can check out this Seeking Tech guide to see which video formats can be played back with these TVs.

Supported Extensions, Video Codecs and Audio Codecs

These 2023 LG OLEDs should be able to natively playback the following extension, video codec and audio codec combinations:

.asf

Supported Video Codecs:

  • VC-1 Advanced Profile (WMVA not supported)
  • VC-1 Simple and Main Profiles

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • WMA Standard (WMA v1/WMA Speech not supported)

.wmv

Supported Video Codecs:

  • VC-1 Advanced Profile (WMVA not supported)
  • VC-1 Simple and Main Profiles

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • WMA Standard (WMA v1/WMA Speech not supported)

.avi

Supported Video Codecs:

  • Xvid (GMC not supported)
  • H.264/AVC
  • Motion Jpeg
  • MPEG-4

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • MPEG-1 Layer I
  • MPEG-1 II
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)
  • Dolby Digital
  • LPCM
  • ADPCM

.mp4

Supported Video Codecs:

  • H.264/AVC
  • MPEG-4
  • HEVC
  • AV1

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • AAC
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)
  • Dolby AC-4
  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS:X

.m4v

Supported Video Codecs:

  • H.264/AVC
  • MPEG-4
  • HEVC
  • AV1

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • AAC
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)
  • Dolby AC-4
  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS:X

.mov

Supported Video Codecs:

  • H.264/AVC
  • MPEG-4
  • HEVC
  • AV1

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • AAC
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)
  • Dolby AC-4
  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS:X

.3gp

Supported Video Codecs:

  • H.264/AVC
  • MPEG-4

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • AAC
  • AMR-NB
  • AMR-WB

.3g2

Supported Video Codecs:

  • H.264/AVC
  • MPEG-4

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • AAC
  • AMR-NB
  • AMR-WB

.mkv

Supported Video Codecs:

  • MPEG-2
  • MPEG-4
  • H.264/AVC
  • VP8
  • VP9
  • HEVC
  • AV1

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • AAC
  • PCM
  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS:X
  • MPEG-1 Layer I
  • MPEG-1 Layer II
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)

.ts

Supported Video Codecs:

  • H.264/AVC
  • MPEG-2
  • HEVC

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • MPEG-1 Layer I
  • MPEG-1 Layer II
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • AAC
  • PCM
  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby AC-4

.trp

Supported Video Codecs:

  • H.264/AVC
  • MPEG-2
  • HEVC

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • MPEG-1 Layer I
  • MPEG-1 Layer II
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • AAC
  • PCM
  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby AC-4

.tp

Supported Video Codecs:

  • H.264/AVC
  • MPEG-2
  • HEVC

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • MPEG-1 Layer I
  • MPEG-1 Layer II
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • AAC
  • PCM
  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby AC-4

.mts

Supported Video Codecs:

  • H.264/AVC
  • MPEG-2
  • HEVC

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • MPEG-1 Layer I
  • MPEG-1 Layer II
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • AAC
  • PCM
  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby AC-4

.mpg

Supported Video Codecs:

  • MPEG-1
  • MPEG-2

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • MPEG-1 Layer I
  • MPEG-1 II
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)

.mpeg

Supported Video Codecs:

  • MPEG-1
  • MPEG-2

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • MPEG-1 Layer I
  • MPEG-1 II
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)

.dat

Supported Video Codecs:

  • MPEG-1
  • MPEG-2

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • MPEG-1 Layer I
  • MPEG-1 II
  • MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)

.vob

Supported Video Codecs:

  • MPEG-1
  • MPEG-2

Supported Audio Codecs:

  • Dolby Digital
  • MPEG-1 Layer I
  • MPEG-1 Layer II
  • DVD-LPCM

Some of the aforementioned codecs may require you to upgrade the firmware of your A3, B3, C3, M3, G3 or Z3 in order to be compatible. Furthermore, some of the 2023 LG OLEDs may not support the Dolby AC-4, DTS, DTS-HD or DTS:X codecs.

Maximum Video Transfer Rate

You can find the maximum compatible data transfer rates for 1080p 4K, high frame rate, Dolby Vision and 8K video playback below:

1080p Videos:

4K Videos:

High Frame Rate Videos (for LG OLEDs with 120 Hz refresh rate):

Dolby Vision Videos (for LG OLEDs that support Dolby Vision):

  • HEVC 3840 × 2160@60P Main/[email protected]: 50 Mbps maximum data transfer rate
  • HEVC 7680 × 4320@60P Main/[email protected]: 100 Mbps maximum data transfer rate (LG Z3 models only)

8K video (LG Z3 models only)

  • AV1 7680 × 4320@60P: 50 Mbps maximum data transfer rate
  • HEVC 7680 × 4320@60P Main/[email protected]: 100 Mbps maximum data transfer rate

Subtitles

You can also add subtitles to the videos. In order to do so, the names of the video and subtitle files must be identical. Both of these files must be put in the same folder as well.

The following subtitles extensions should be supported:

  • .smi
  • .srt (MP4 Timed Text)
  • .sub (MicroDVD, SubViewer 1.0, and SubViewer 2.0),
  • .ass (Advanced Sub Station Alpha)
  • .ssa (Sub Station Alpha)
  • .txt (TMPlayer)
  • .psb (PowerDivX)
  • .dcs (DLP Cinema)
  • .mkv (Matroska)

Supported resolutions for LG A3, B3, C3, M3 and G3

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The LG A3, B3, C3, M3 and G3 OLEDs support a variety of resolutions when you use the screen as either a traditional television set or computer monitor. To find out what resolution is compatible with these TVs, you can take a look at this article from Seeking Tech.

Supported TV Resolutions for A3, B3, C3, M3 and G3

If you are planning to use your A3, B3, C3, M3 or G3 as a television, then the following resolution, horizontal frequency (kHz) and vertical frequency (Hz) combinations are supported in the HDMI-DTV Mode:

640 × 480p:

  • 31.46 kHz and 59.94 Hz
  • 31.5 kHz and 60 Hz

720 × 480p:

  • 31.46 kHz and 59.94 Hz
  • 31.5 kHz and 60 Hz

720 × 576p:

  • 31.25 kHz and 50 Hz

1280 × 720p:

  • 37.5 kHz and 50 Hz
  • 44.95 kHz and 59.94 Hz
  • 45 kHz and 60 Hz

1920 × 1080i:

  • 28.12 kHz and 50 Hz
  • 33.71 kHz and 59.94 Hz
  • 33.75 kHz and 60 Hz

1920 × 1080p:

  • 26.97 kHz and 23.97 Hz
  • 27 kHz and 24 Hz
  • 28.12 kHz and 25 Hz
  • 33.71 kHz and 29.97 Hz
  • 33.75 kHz and 30 Hz
  • 56.25 kHz and 50 Hz
  • 67.43 kHz and 59.94 Hz
  • 67.5 kHz and 60 Hz

1920 × 1080p:

  • 112.5 kHz and 100 Hz
  • 134.86 kHz and 119.88 Hz
  • 135 kHz and 120 Hz

2560 × 1080p:

  • 66 kHz and 60 Hz
  • 131.74 kHz and 120 Hz

3840 × 2160p:

  • 53.94 kHz and 23.97 Hz
  • 54 kHz and 24 Hz
  • 56.25 kHz and 25 Hz
  • 67.43 kHz and 29.97 Hz
  • 67.5 kHz and 30 Hz
  • 112.5 kHz and 50 Hz
  • 134.86 kHz and 59.94 Hz
  • 135 kHz and 60 Hz

3840 × 2160p:

  • 225 kHz and 100 Hz
  • 269.73 kHz and 119.88 Hz
  • 270 kHz and 120 Hz

4096 × 2160p:

  • 53.94 kHz and 23.97 Hz
  • 54 kHz and 24 Hz
  • 56.25 kHz and 25 Hz
  • 67.43 kHz and 29.97 Hz
  • 67.5 kHz and 30 Hz
  • 112.5 kHz and 50 Hz
  • 134.86 kHz and 59.94 Hz
  • 135 kHz and 60 Hz

4096 × 2160p:

  • 225 kHz and 100 Hz
  • 269.73 kHz and 119.88 Hz
  • 270 kHz and 120 Hz

Supported PC Resolutions for A3, B3, C3, M3 and G3

If you want to use your LG A3, B3, C3, M3 or G3 as a computer monitor, then the following resolution, horizontal frequency (kHz) and vertical frequency (Hz) combs are compatible with the HDMI-PC Mode:

640 × 350:

  • 31.46 kHz and 70.09 Hz

720 × 400:

  • 31.46 kHz and 70.08 Hz

640 × 480:

  • 31.46 kHz and 59.94 Hz

800 × 600:

  • 37.87 kHz and 60.31 Hz

1024 × 768:

  • 48.36 kHz and 60 Hz

1152 × 864:

  • 54.34 kHz and 60.05 Hz

1360 × 768:

  • 47.71 kHz and 60.01 Hz

1280 × 1024:

  • 63.98 kHz and 60.02 Hz

1920 × 1080:

  • 67.5 kHz and 60 Hz
  • 134.86 kHz and 119.88 Hz
  • 135 kHz and 120 Hz

2560 × 1080:

  • 66 kHz and 60 Hz
  • 131.74 kHz and 120 Hz

2560 × 1440:

  • 182.99 kHz and 119.99 Hz

3840 × 1080:

  • 66.62 kHz and 60 Hz
  • 137.25 kHz and 120 Hz

3840 × 1600:

  • 99.41 kHz and 60 Hz

3840 × 2160:

  • 53.94 kHz and 23.97 Hz
  • 54 kHz and 24 Hz
  • 56.25 kHz and 25 Hz
  • 67.43 kHz and 29.97 Hz
  • 67.5 kHz and 30 Hz
  • 112.5 kHz and 50 Hz
  • 134.86 kHz and 59.94 Hz
  • 135 kHz and 60 Hz

3840 × 2160:

  • 225 kHz and 100 Hz
  • 269.73 kHz and 119.88 Hz
  • 270 kHz and 120 Hz

4096 × 2160:

  • 53.94 kHz and 23.97 Hz
  • 54 kHz and 24 Hz
  • 56.25 kHz and 25 Hz
  • 67.43 kHz and 29.97 Hz
  • 67.5 kHz and 30 Hz
  • 112.5 kHz and 50 Hz
  • 134.86 kHz and 59.94 Hz
  • 135 kHz and 60 Hz

4096 × 2160:

  • 225 kHz and 100 Hz
  • 269.73 kHz and 119.88 Hz
  • 270 kHz and 120 Hz

For the higher resolutions, make sure you set the HDMI Deep Color setting to 4K, which increases the HDMI bandwidth to 48.0 Gb/s. Otherwise, you may not be able to get your screen to display the content, especially at higher frequencies, if you set the same setting to Off.

Furthermore, you should also make sure that you are using a compatible HDMI cable as well as connecting a device that supports the same resolution, horizontal frequency and vertical frequency combinations.

What HDMI cables are compatible with the LG A3, B3 and C3?

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In order to get the most out of your LG A3, B3 or C3 television set, you should make sure that you are using the correct HDMI cable to connect your media player, game consoles and other external devices. You can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to see which HDMI cables are compatible with these 2023 OLEDs.

What HDMI ports are included with the LG A3?

The LG A3 comes with three HDMI 2.0 ports.

With that said, you can still connect an external device by using a HDMI 2.1 cable to this television set. However, the bandwidth will be limited to 18.0 Gb/s and you won’t be able to take advantage of HDMI 2.1 features such as Display Stream Compression (DSC) 1.2a and Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC).

What HDMI ports are included with the LG B3?

The LG B3 comes with two HDMI 2.0 ports as well as two HDMI 2.1 ports.

As we stated previously, you can still use a HDMI 2.1 cable to connect to HDMI 2.0 port although you will be limited to HDMI 2.0 bandwidth speeds and features.

What HDMI ports are included with the LG C3?

All four HDMI ports of the LG C3 OLED television set are HDMI 2.1. While you can use older HDMI cables, the bandwidth will be limited and, as a result, you will miss out on some of the more advanced features of this television set.

How to identify HDMI cable types

You should be able to tell the HDMI cable type by looking at the labels of your cable. Some cables may have the version number or bandwidth specs printed directly on them.

You may also be able to look up the name of your cable as the first-generation cables are called HDMI Cable while the second-generation is named HDMI High Speed. The third-gen release is referred to as HDMI Premium while the latest version is titled HDMI Ultra High Speed.

You can find a list of compatible HDMI cable types for the LG A3, B3 and C3 OLEDs below:

  • HDMI 1.0 (HDMI Standard): 4.95 Gb/s bandwidth
  • HDMI 1.1 (HDMI Standard): 4.95 Gb/s bandwidth
  • HDMI 1.2 (HDMI Standard): 4.95 Gb/s bandwidth
  • HDMI 1.3 (HDMI High Speed): 10.2 Gb/s bandwidth
  • HDMI 1.3a (HDMI High Speed): 10.2 Gb/s bandwidth
  • HDMI 1.4 (HDMI High Speed): 10.2 Gb/s bandwidth
  • HDMI 1.4a (HDMI High Speed): 10.2 Gb/s bandwidth
  • HDMI 2.0 (HDMI Premium): 18.0 Gb/s bandwidth
  • HDMI 2.0a (HDMI Premium): 18.0 Gb/s bandwidth
  • HDMI 2.0b (HDMI Premium): 18.0 Gb/s bandwidth
  • HDMI 2.1 (HDMI Ultra High Speed): 48.0 Gb/s bandwidth

HDMI Length Requirements

LG recommends that you use an HDMI cable that is no longer than 9.84 feet (or 3 meters) for the A3, B3 and C3. If you use a longer length, then you may experience problems such as input lag, audio delay or a blank screen.

HDMI Bezel Size

The bezel, which is the blocky end in between the cable and connector, should be less than 0.39 inches (or 10 mm) thick and less than 0.7 inches (or 18 mm wide). If the bezel is larger than the aforementioned maximum limits, then you may not be able to plug the HDMI connect all the way in.

If you want to connect a streaming stick to your television set, then you should make sure that it is less than 0.39 inches thick and less than 0.7 inches wide. Otherwise, you may need to get an extension cable in order to fit it in the HDMI port of your OLED screen.

Recap

Overall, we recommend getting a HDMI 2.1 cable that is less than 10 feet in length for all three of these television sets.

Although the LG A3 is only equipped with HDMI 2.0 ports, it should be compatible with the HDMI 2.1 cable. Not to mention that, if you decide to upgrade from the A3 to a newer TV with HDMI 2.1 ports in the future, you won’t have to worry about getting a new cable.

If you are having a difficult time identifying which HDMI 2.1 cable to get, then we recommend picking up the Zeskit Maya 8K 48Gbps Certified Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable. You can find this product on Amazon with this link. (#CommissionsEarned).

Compatible Wi-Fi standards for the LG A3, LG B3 and LG C3

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Depending on the model number of your LG A3, B3 or C3, your television set either uses a Wi-Fi 5 (IEEE 802.11ac) or Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) network. You can check out this guide at Seeking Tech in order to find the Wi-Fi specs of your 2023 OLED LG A3, B3 or C3 television.

LG A3, LG B3 and LG C3 models that use the LGSBWAX12 Network Card

If your A3, B3 or C3 has a model number that ends with “AUA” (or you have the 48” LG C3 that ends with either “AUA” or AUB”) then it should be equipped with the LGSBWAX12 Network Card. You can find the full list of supported OLED models below:

  • OLED48A3AUA
  • OLED55A3AUA
  • OLED65A3AUA
  • OLED77A3AUA
  • OLED55B3AUA
  • OLED65B3AUA
  • OLED77B3AUA
  • OLED42C3AUA
  • OLED48C3AUA
  • OLED48C3AUB
  • OLED55C3AUA
  • OLED65C3AUA
  • OLED77C3AUA
  • OLED83C3AUA

The LGSBWAX12 Network Card can connect to Wi-Fi 6 in addition to supporting older Wi-Fi standards. You can check out the compatible connections below:

  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11 b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4)
  • IEEE 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)
  • IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)

You can also find the frequency ranges and maximum output powers for the LGSBWAX12 below:

  • 2,400 MHz to 2,472 MHz frequency range with 17 dBm output power
  • 5,150 MHz to 5,725 MHz frequency range with 15 dBm output power
  • 5,725 MHz to 5,850 MHz frequency range with 15 dBm output power
  • 5,945 MHz to 7,125 MHz frequency range with 11 dBm output power

LG A3, LG B3 and LG C3 models that use the LGSBWAC95 Network Card

If your A3, B3 or C3 model number ends with “PUA,” then it is equipped with the LGSBWAC95 network card. This card is limited to Wi-Fi 5 (IEEE 802.11ac) or lower. You can find the complete list of these televisions below:

  • OLED48A3PUA
  • OLED55A3PUA
  • OLED65A3PUA
  • OLED77A3PUA
  • OLED55B3PUA
  • OLED65B3PUA
  • OLED77B3PUA
  • OLED42C3PUA
  • OLED48C3PUA
  • OLED55C3PUA
  • OLED65C3PUA
  • OLED77C3PUA
  • OLED83C3PUA

With the LGSBWAC95 network card, you will be able to use the following Wi-Fi standards when connecting the OLED wirelessly to your home network:

  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11 b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4)
  • IEEE 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)

You can also check out the frequency ranges and maximum output powers for the LGSBWAC95 card below:

  • 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz frequency range with 18.5 dBm output power
  • 5,150 MHz to 5,725 MHz frequency range with 18 dBm output power
  • 5,725 MHz to 5,850 MHz frequency range with 18 dBm output power

So, if you want to connect your LG A3, B3 or C3 television to your Wi-Fi 6 wireless home network, then its model number needs to end with “AUA.” The only exception is the OLED48C3AUB, which also supports the same LGSBWAX12 network card as the other AUA models.

LG C3 wall mount specs

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In 2023, LG released the latest revision to their popular C-series of OLED televisions. These TVs come with a swivel stand, which lets you easily turn the screen. With that said, you can also put the C3 on a wall.

You can check out the guide at Seeking Tech to find the appropriate specs for the LG C3 if you want to wall mount this product.

What’s new with the LG C3?

The LG C3 uses a brand new α9 Gen6 AI Processor, which features an improved AI Picture Pro feature to go along with OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro and HDR Expression Enhancer.

In addition to improved picture processing, this chipset will also provide 9.1.2 surround sound via the AI Sound Pro feature. Of course, the WebOS menu should run more efficiently with this new model.

On the gaming front, the C3 should support HDMI 2.1, Variable Refresh Rate, 120 Hz Refresh Rate, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos as well as Auto Low Latency Mode.

LG C3 Screen Sizes

Just like the C1 and C2, the new C3 series offer a 42” screen option, which makes it more suitable to use the television set as a monitor. Of course, there are also bigger sizes available as you can go as high as 83”.

You can find the full list of sizes, as well as the associated model number is parentheses, below:

  • 42-inch LG C3 OLED evo 4K Smart TV (OLED42C3PUA or OLED42C3AUA)
  • 48-inch LG C3 OLED evo 4K Smart TV (OLED48C3PUA or OLED48C3AUA)
  • 55-inch LG C3 OLED evo 4K Smart TV (OLED55C3PUA or OLED55C3AUA)
  • 65-inch LG C3 OLED evo 4K Smart TV (OLED65C3PUA or OLED65C3AUA)
  • 77-inch LG C3 OLED evo 4K Smart TV (OLED77C3PUA or OLED77C3AUA)
  • 83-inch LG C3 OLED evo 4K Smart TV (OLED83C3PUA or OLED83C3AUA)

LG C3 Dimensions without Stand

Dimensions without Stand (in millimeters):

  • 42-inch LG C3: 932 mm x 541 mm x 41 mm
  • 48-inch LG C3: 1072 mm x 617 mm x 46 mm
  • 55-inch LG C3: 1222 mm x 704 mm x 46 mm
  • 65-inch LG C3: 1441 mm x 826 mm x 45 mm
  • 77-inch LG C3: 1712 mm x 983 mm x 48 mm
  • 83-inch LG C3: 1852 mm x 826 mm x 56 mm

Dimensions without Stand (in centimeters):

  • 42-inch LG C3: 93.2 cm x 54.1 cm x 4.1 cm
  • 48-inch LG C3: 107.2 cm x 61.7 cm x 4.6 cm
  • 55-inch LG C3: 122.2 cm x 70.4 cm x 4.6 cm
  • 65-inch LG C3: 144.1 cm x 82.6 cm x 4.5 cm
  • 77-inch LG C3: 171.2 cm x 98.3 cm x 48 cm
  • 83-inch LG C3: 185.2 cm x 82.6 cm x 5.6 cm

Dimensions without Stand (in inches):

  • 42-inch LG C3: 36.7 inches x 21.3 inches x 1.6 inch
  • 48-inch LG C3: 42.2 inches x 24.3 inches x 1.8 inch
  • 55-inch LG C3: 48.1 inches x 27.7 inches x 1.8 inch
  • 65-inch LG C3: 56.7 inches x 32.5 inches x 1.8 inch
  • 77-inch LG C3: 67.4 inches x 38.7 inches x 1.9 inch
  • 83-inch LG C3: 72.9 inches x 41.6 inches x 2.2 inches

LG C3 Weight without Stand

Weight without Stand (in pounds):

  • 42-inch LG C3: 21.6 lbs.
  • 48-inch LG C3: 32.8 lbs.
  • 55-inch LG C3: 31.1 lbs.
  • 65-inch LG C3: 36.6 lbs.
  • 77-inch LG C3: 51.8 lbs.
  • 83-inch LG C3: 71.2 lbs.

Weight without Stand (in kilograms):

  • 42-inch LG C3: 9.8 kg
  • 48-inch LG C3: 14.9 kg
  • 55-inch LG C3: 14.1 kg
  • 65-inch LG C3: 16.6 kg
  • 77-inch LG C3: 23.5 kg
  • 83-inch LG C3: 32.3 kg

LG C3 VESA Mounting Pattern

The 42”, 48”, 55”, 65” and 77” C3 screen sizes use the same VESA Mounting Pattern while the 83” version features a different one.

For the uninformed, this pattern measures the horizontal and vertical distances between the four mounting screw holes located on the back of the LG C3. If the mounting bracket doesn’t support these distances, then you won’t be able to attach it to your OLED screen.

VESA Mounting Pattern (example from different TV).

You can find the VESA Mounting Pattern for each screen size below:

  • 42-inch LG C3: 300 mm x 200 mm
  • 48-inch LG C3: 300 mm x 200 mm
  • 55-inch LG C3: 300 mm x 200 mm
  • 65-inch LG C3: 300 mm x 200 mm
  • 77-inch LG C3: 300 mm x 200 mm
  • 83-inch LG C3: 400 mm x 400 mm

What is the official LG C3 wall mount? 

LG has an official wall mount that you can use for the 42-inch, 48-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch and 77-inch versions of the C3. 

The LG EZ Slim Wall Mount for LG TVs will fit the 300 x 200 VESA Mounting Pattern of the aforementioned screen size. This bracket can also hold up to 110 pounds.  

If you are interested, you can purchase the product from Amazon with the following link:  

If you have the 83-inch LG C3, then you need to look for a third-party mount instead.

What third-party wall mounts are compatible with the LG C3?

When it comes to finding the right wall mount for your LG C3, the product needs to support the television weight. This most likely won’t be an issue as these televisions should weigh no more than 71.2 lbs. or 32.3 kg.

Furthermore, the mount must also support the VESA Mounting Pattern, which is 300 mm x 200 mm for the 42”, 48”, 55”, 65” and 77” screen sizes. For the 83” version of the C3, the pattern is 400 mm x 400 mm.

When it comes to wall mount types, you can pick between fixed, tilting and full motion products. Fixed mounts can’t be moved while tilting mounts will let you tilt the C3 upwards or downwards. Full motion mounts will let you extend, tilt and swivel your OLED around.

If you are looking for specific product recommendations that you can get for the LG C3, then you can take a look at this guide.

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