i bought a c1 48" based on your videos about it a little over 2 months ago, and it's absolutely amazing. like you said, it's the biggest single upgrade to my gaming experience that i've ever made (in almost 30 years of gaming/building PCs.)
@@tonysun3707 i actually installed a wall mount for my c1, which is capable of extending outward from the wall approximately 16 inches. this allows me to keep the TV at a comfortable viewing distance, while also taking up zero room on my desk. this is what i would recommend for anyone with the option. i even built simple brackets that attach to the wall mount so i could attach the left, right and center speakers of my surround sound system directly to it, avoiding the need of having to reposition speakers any time i retract or extend the TV from the wall.
@@shodancat1000 that's really cool idea about using a brackets for the speakers. May I know what bracket you are using? And will it fit my Audioengine A2+ speaker?
I've had the same LG 34" IPS / 6800XT combo as you for a couple years now. I just bought this TV a few days ago. I could not agree more with your opinion between the two. I thought a 34" IPS was the perfect monitor until I got this thing.. Wow, what a difference in gaming and movies! I will still use the 34" for work (heavy multitasking) and web browsing because it is the better choice for both of those. I recently stumbled upon your channel and find it very honest and knowledgeable. I bet you will hit 500K subs in no time!
I trying to convence my self I need it.. right now the only concern I have is the distance and the performance, I have a 10700 non k with Rtx 3080ti. Games, COD, apex, Supreme commander, age of empire, and grid.
@@rixiorx honestly, go for it. I've been playing cod apex and forza in 4k on my living room tv and although i dont get a stable 120fps (hovering around 80-130) on medium/high its been a wonderful experience! 9600k 6700xt 2x8gb ram
Hey Daniel. I've been watching your videos without commenting since you had like 1k subs, and it's been really a blast. I really like your way of thinking, you're very reasonable and also well spoken. That's not something that comes easy to new youtubers like you. Keep it up :D Also, the C1 is a beast, I love it, I have it myself as a third monitor for chill couch gaming and it's hands down my best monitor.
The 42" and 48" cost the same due to 42" being more expensive to manufacture due to it's pixel pitch and how the panels are created. However street prices may be slightly lower eventually. If you can stomach it I would go with the 48". Also anything below 55" will be slightly less bright due to the aforementioned pixel pitch. Not that you would notice without a side to side comparison.
@@Mopantsu very valid points, I was hoping LG would change their mind on the 42” pricing before official launch. If they’re the same price, might as well get the C1 48” on a really good discount
I have the 55 inch lg c1 hooked up with my ps5 and series x . It’s the best screen (gaming monitor or tv) I’ve ever seen. The picture quality and clarity on the c1 is just unbelievably good. Gaming at 120fps on this oled panel or playing a game at 4k with this screen is an experience like none other. I regret nothing about my purchase
I just buy LG C1 48 inch for my ps5 about 3 days ago just for gaming and sometimes watching football, so bro should I worry about burn in when I use it just for ps5 ?
I got one partly because of Daniel's advice. He was spot on! This thing is awesome and the best PC upgrade since SSD's. I feel like it took my gaming setup to the next level. I am running a 6700XT which I would say is the minimum to play AAA games @4K. 3060ti/3070 would work but 8GB VRAM isn't great) and 6800/3080+ would be ideal. FSR/DLSS helps a ton too. Playing a game like Witcher 3 with texture mods is like playing it for the first time! Forza Horizon 5 is mind blowing. The 42" might be better but I'm not regretting jumping on this thing when the price dropped to $1100 late 2021 before Christmas. I have a bedroom set as a dedicated computer room and a big desk so space wasn't an issue for me, but it might be for some. Ideally you would mount this thing.
Great video. Absolutely agree, the device displaying your image is the most important part of the equation but alot of people fail to take that into the equation. I went OLED for movie and console gaming in 2016 and soon as I saw the 48" CX hit the market it was a must for PC gaming. Now I'm tempted to get the 34" Alienware 1440p 144hz QD-OLED that's just hit the market since it's actually a proper monitor. You should consider doing a review and see how it compares w the LG side by side
I also have the LG OLED, and you can also run a feature from the tv menu where it resets the pixels (I don’t remember the actual name but it is under the video menu). You can have it run automatically or you can run it yourself, best when you are turning it off so it does everything before it turns off. Think of it like defragging spinning hard drives. Just a thought. Love your channel!
I bought the gigabyte version when you posted it being on sale and I'm absolutely loving it 4k at 120 is nutz plus freesync I also grabbed a 6700xt for $600
I have a 6700xt as well. Do you have any issues using it on a 4K monitor. Are the frames high enough without stuttering? Basically the only question atm stopping me from upgrading
@@renenoble139 definitely isn't a 120 fps card but also depends what games your playing, most games pre 2020 you can crank up, cyberpunk or anything made within the last couple years I use RSR at 1440 and almost looks like 4k
Thanks Daniel I just picked my first OLED tv 55" LG CS I'm completely blown away by how good this tv is. Before I shouldn't bother with HDR it looked ugly and made the screen dim now I can see why people praised HDR and LG OLED tvs so much
I bought this exact same one in August of 2021 and...for the first time, I have ZERO regrets on a purchase. A full year later and I still love it. Also, I've not experienced any ghosting that others have...and mine gets used 8 to 11+ hours a day for work and gaming.
I puchased IPS dell with HDR 600 nits, and was completely blown away with what HDR brings to gaming. I was not satisfied with local dimming and blacks, though I thought I could live with that. But I realized I don't care much about burn in, considering the quality OLED brings. Now I'm choosing between LG and samsung for TV as a monitor. I've been playing since 1996, and I can say OLED brings those sensations I had when switching from sega megadrive to PS1, and from SD to HD. It's that impressive
I've been using this same display now for 5 months and I love it. I set my desktop background to off / black and toggle virtual desktop when I want to shut the display off when I go afk. Honestly as long as I get 3 years out of it before it starts to exhibit burn in Im okay w/ that and from all the reviewer tests that seems likely especially when these displays are about $1200 for black friday.
i upgraded from1440p TN to this Panel a year ago ... i couldnt agree more with your opinion. against burnin iam using the same strategy as you ... black desktop, hidden taskbar, fast activating screen saver
I'm 8 months in, with a 48inch c1 and completely agree with you, i would not go back. I use a 4k 32 inch side lcd for all day app use, but most of the time, the c1 is on. Heartily recommend this set up, copes with everything.
i can add this this been using a LG c9 for over 2 years no burn ins - Use taskbar hide - use lower Oled light i use 70% - contrast 90% - 50% brightness - o sharp - in gamemode + pixel shift and high logo hide and 2h auto turn off, so if u slepp to movies or something it stays safe.. i also use tab modifier to hide tab icons, and ublock to block (crome addons) bright red elements among other from sites i use often like youtube ( thir red logos) on pages . this willl help your oled last longer whit no burn ins. and i use this screen 8+h aday gaming - work - movies ect. Also remember to go in and select 120Hz on your rezz manuel in windows often when u select one, it takes 60/59hz option standart and u have to go into advance to turn 120hz on. Never gonna change back to a normal monitor screen before its all like this tv.
Just recently upgraded to a new LG C2 42" 4k OLED from a 27" ASUS TUF 170mhz 1440p. I love the LG C2 screen. I am glad my desk real estate can accommodate this TV and PC, if just barely.
I just got the 48 C2 and words cant describe how much better the gaming experience is. I upgraded from a 1440 144htz TN 27 inch monitor. This OLED is absolutely incredible. Jaw-dropping amazingly immerssive experience. Def recommend!
Thanks, I have been using LG E7 65'' OLED tv as my monitor over 4 years without any issues. No burning in, but the panel is in the end of its life! I mean dark spots appearing in the view, so I need to update. They are not icons burning in or things like that, but the panel aged in a bad way. I can still watch it but a couple of dark spots already in the certain colors. In the middle there are a lot of darker panel areas but they are not visible in normal view.
For the last 2 weeks, I have been agonizing over whether I wanted to get the LG C1 (48") or the Ultra Wide 49" Odyssey G9. I will be putting this on a Next Level Racing GT Track cockpit with a free standing TV monitor stand for playing Microsoft Flight Simulator, Star Citizen, American Truck Simulator and Forza Horizon 5. No work, no productivity, just flying, driving and space sims. I have watched more videos then I care to admit and it has been a hard decision. And while the FOV seems a lot better for these types of games, the height, size, OLED and 4K seems more enticing than a wider FOV. I have watched a lot of your videos and your strong emphasis on performance and gaming and that experience and genuine attitude has leaned me more to getting the LG TV. I was wondering your thoughts or what the rest of the community thought. Thanks for your videos and content!
Hearing you say it's the best upgrade for gaming you've ever made really makes me excited. I just ordered the 48 C1 a few days ago and am upgrading from a budget 2012 1080p LCD TV. I'll still be using mine as a TV, but I'll be doing 99% of my gaming on it.
I absolutely 100 percent agree with you. My LG 48" C1 so far has been my best upgrade ever. I'm also coming from a Lg34gk950g and are using it as a secondary monitor now and there are not even a slight comparison between the two. Response times, HDR content, game graphics and Overall usage I can truly say it's still my best upgrade ever. The 48 inch size is perfect for me and playing Modern Warfare multiplayer allot visibility, detail in game and response times have made a huge difference for me comparing it to my old LG 34 Ultrawide G-sync monitor. It is really that much better. As for burning I'm using it every day for gaming, movie/series and no burning at all so far and thats with all protection turned off. Thanks for video and well done to LG for the C1 I absolutely love it to bits....
Agree with this. Last September did same thing. 5900x 3080 Strix combo. Took that to entirely different level. Played on my ultrawide from Oct 2020 with the same gpu and CPU. The OLED took it to another level. Once you go OLED can't go back.
I got the Alienware aw3420dw on prime day for just under $500 and it was a game changer. Its made with great quality and comes with a great warranty. The new qd-oled from alienware is exactly the same but with the new panel. To me that will be the perfect monitor, the best of both worlds. And it was on sale for $1000 which is pretty fair for a unique, brand new product. I look forward to when it comes down in price and when there is more ultrawide oled competition! A 38" would probably be ideal.
I just bought this about 3 weeks ago, and I love it!. I chose to wall mount to get an extra 4+ inches. I work in IT and I have been a techie all my life, so I was aware of all the pros and cons. I was also aware there are more pros than cons. I did not wait for the C2 because there is no way it will be $1097 like I paid, and I highly doubt the price difference would justify the upgrade in brightness. I will agree with you that if you have a bright room or have lights on behind your seat, you will probably hate it. It is VERY reflective so keep that in mind. The 42" will be great, but after having the 48", I would not downgrade even if it was free to do so. You get used to the size very quickly.
Have the LG 65 inch C8 in my living room, and no burn in after 4 years of using is it everyday, so I did a pre-order on the 42 C2 as primary monitor for my PC, cant wait till it arrives.
I have the LG CX 48 and I love it.Yeah I I have to baby her and make sure she doesn't get burn in, but hey that's like being environmently freindly with it too.... great times, I'll be happy when game optimization is better....
Everything you mentioned in this video is absolutely correct! The new Alienware ultrawide QD-OLED looks amazing and technology is moving in the right direction.. Im considering getting it.. However, its 1440p. I feel like I will replace my monitors when micro led comes out. Side note: Since I purchased my first MacBook pro late last year, the screen is micro led and it is near OLED with very high brights!! It's quite amazing, but very slow.. Monitors are a big deal, depending on the use.
I jad the Alienware in my cart but I didn't pull the trigger due to the white stand. I suppose I could get a different mount for it or something. Why can't they just make a black version? Lol
how is the motion ive heard the motion on those displays isnt that great though i assume you wont do much gaming on it and use it more as a content device. great tech but the motion does kinda worry me for the price.
I agree, I have a CX which is very close, and I am blown away almost everyday, it's been great paired with my 3080, I highly recommend the C1 or the upcoming 42" C2.
HI, ok i understood this: the only way today to have everything "active" (4k, 120hz, HDR, VRR G-sync / etc ..) without problems is to connect usb c (DP 1.4) or DP1.4 or later on DP monitor input. Or connect an HDMI 2.1 output to the card / pc (only the new rtx 3000 cards support it now). So the rtx2000 series may already have problems with 120hz 4k and HDR. The 3000 series on laptops (like mine: rog zephyrus s17 with rtx 3080) must necessarily be connected with USB c (display port) otherwise the laptop uses the iGPU (Intel) instead of the dGPU (3080). So I have to put a USB c to hdmi 2.1 adapter to use a lg C2 tv. NO ADAPTER TODAY supports VRR / Gsync. So you will have no problem 4k 120hz and hdr with the best adapters and an 8k hdmi cable BUT NOT THE VRR / GSYNC. I know I have to give up on this. The only way to directly and cleanly connect the rtx graphics to the tv (via hdmi 2.1) is to change laptop or PC with native output on 2.1 graphics (or from DP to DP only with some monitors, but no hdmi 2.1 tv) . Or wait for an adapter cable to come out (if it does come out) that does not lose any information.
So many strives have been taken in the industry in the last few years and the fact that stuff like this will eventually trickle down to the mid end setups is quite astounding
Thanks for the great content Daniel! I'm right on the fence about pulling the trigger on one of these panels, your vids are super helpful! (by the way tho, you say further a few times while you're talking about literal distance [viewing distance, etc], when you should be saying "farther") xo
That is very glowing praise. And I have come to trust your attention to detail in such things :) I have been torn between the 2022 Neo G7, and the Asus PG42UQ (an asus rog-swift adaptation of the 42" LG C2 panel). I honestly think the Neo G7 is better in many regards (color accuracy, text clarity, and no burn in). But that 1000R curve is TOO curved. It actually validates the complaints of the naysayers of curved screens, because it's too rigid in terms of head placement & distance, and it's curve is _not_ uniform (more like 500R in the middle to 3000R at the edges). Too much curve forces you to reduce FOV in game settings or suffer fish-eye headaches. And a non-uniform curve actually does make it bad for productivity. I am still concerned about getting burn-in from desktop and/or playing over 1000 hours in a game and ending up with a permanent ghost of the UI on the panel. I have a laptop with a 4k oled... no burn in there. But honestly I don't use it for extended periods of time. You're kinda leaning me towards the Asus over the LG.
I definitely agree, the C1 is also the biggest gaming upgrade I’ve ever had (Mine is the 65” C1) … Recently upgraded my main gaming console from Switch to XSX as well, which was pretty substantive - but not quite as much of an impression maker as the OLED. That said, I think the Switch looks better on my old 4k 50” Samsung LCD - the higher pixel density doesn’t reveal as much of the flaws. Games just look blurry and soft. Which is hard to go back to after spending last few weeks on Series X. I bet it looks great on the 42” or 48” C2 - especially with a nice HDMI upscaler.
Love my 65in C1 paired with my rx 6800 it's great and Ive been enjoying trying out my whole library of games that I haven't played just to experience them again in 4k at smooth 60 plus fps with hdr if supported. It's next level for pc couch gaming or using consoles.
Love my LG C1. 48 inch is amazing as well for immersion for gaming. I'll never return to a tiny monitor. My mate came round to try it and was converted instantly when he saw the size and picture quality as well as being low latency and 120hz. I use the large screen space to do varying tasks with multiple windows open divided up across the panel. Got it for £749 brand new back in April 2022. No burn in using it as a monitor as of yet.
Been enjoying mine since 9/21. Also, I would suggest getting from best buy since they seem to be the only place where you can get 5 yr extended warranty that also covers burn in. Keep it in the den where it serves double duty as a smart tv and computer/gaming monitor
I have had the LG CX 48" for a year and a half when I built my last PC and still love it. I have not had issues with burn in and in my opinion the picture still looks great! I feel like it's the best monitor/non-monitor I've ever owned.
I use a 55" LGCX as my computer monitor. Yes that's huge, but I make it work. Recliner sofa with flat arms + caster wheels so it rolls. 1.5'x3.5' wood shelf turned into keyboard tray. Tacked a same size mouse-pad to the board. Xbox controller sits in sofa's side pocket. Keyboard, mouse, and headset stay on the tray. I just move the tray from the desk to the sofa arms and back. Can roll the chair to the desired distance, sit up, or recline. After having this setup for a year now I wouldn't go back on any of it.
Had a C2 42" for a couple weeks but just couldn't get over the PPI even on a 36" deep desk, which is is slightly below a 1440p 27". So I'm enjoying the 27" 1440P LG OLED for now. Once the 32" 4K HRF OLED comes out next year it'll be my end game.
I was soooo close to buying this 48" Oled TV when considering replacements for the old 3x24" 1920x1200 Dell screens. Ended up buying 3x28" 4K Acer ZeroFrames. The flip side: We have a 65" Oled in living room which is connected to main PC downstairs via high speed HDMI through a Denon AVR. We play Witcher on the 65" CX OLED TV from couch @ about 9 feet distance...as you say, games look great on this technology.
I game on a super cheap (used $60 - new $200) 4K/60 "SUNRIZE" brand HDR 55" TV and love it way better than any of my gaming monitors. I often game in a 1440p window which acts like a virtual 27.5" "floating monitor". This leaves a lot of screen real-estate for Discord, Afterburner Graph window, desktop icons and etc. while gaming. If I use something like Windows Zoning I get four discrete-like 27.5" 1440p virtual monitors. I really like this setup. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for the honest assessment..Would love to wait for C2 or Quantum dot, but I'm convinced to buy the C1 for a now descent Price vs price range on the 2022 models.
However most people only has one monitor with their PC at home, which they use for not only gaming, but also for office work/photo/video editing, so more likely to have burn-in issue. We don't have the luxury of switching between two monitors/TVs for different tasks. But having said that, we all know LG C1 is a great OLED screen.
Feel the same, i tried the C1 before going with a 38GN950 ips panel, while the OLED of course was stunning at anything not work, the TEXT looked pretty bad and there was no way i was going to leave spreadsheets and text documents open hours on end on a panel technology like OLED. While the GN950 doesnt look nearly as good running games, its does everything as a complete package extremely well, i am excited to see if LG and others can make these panels more reliable and useful for work in time.
I really like how you make it clear that this "monitor" should be used occasionally for entertainment and not day to day productivity. I personally own the LG 27GP950 and the contrast is somewhat bothering me. On the otherhand I'm rocking this baby for 1400h in the past 4 Months. While OLED is the future, we're living today. I'm really excited what monitor I'm about to buy in about 3-5 years.
I know that Daniel Owen mentioned the possible best alternative to the OLED but it would be nice to have this same video but excluding OLEDs of the equation for people that can't bear the risk of burn in (for gaming + productivity/navigating/studying setup).
12:40 you mention you prefer 4k but the actual pixel density on your 48 inch Oled @ 4k is worse than the QD-Oled 3440x1440 34inch ultra wide. I see a lot of people moan about something being not 4k when it's more about the screens PPI. The PPI of your 48 Inch oled screen is 91.8 the same as a 24 inch 1080p screen which is 92ppi.
I actually prefer the larger screen size. The 48 inch 4K feels more immersive than the ultrawide and you don't have to worry as much about poor ultraeide support in games. It's more pixels in the image overall as well, and density is also relative to the distance you view it from (as I discuss in the video).
Depends how close you sit to the screen though. a 34 inch 1440p ultrawide I sat 2 feet away from the screen and for my 48 inch cx I sit 3 to 4 feet away. The 16:9 has more vertical and horizontal pixels and thus has more screen realestate as well as better support during cutscenes instead of breaking immersion in a ultrawide during cutscenes. I loved my old gsync ips 3440 by 1440p monitor until I got a 48 inch cx.
Fair enough to each there own, I still think the arm distance you showed would present a problem for me (specifically motion sickness/eye strain) but everyone's eyes are different. I know you mentioned sitting further back with controller in which case I'd prefer a larger screen size as well for that particular use case. Personally though if you're a desktop user the QD-Oled with a built in 3 year burn in warranty, RGB layout for superior text clarity, 1000 peak brightness in HDR and the increased colour gamut/range all packaged together @ £1100 or $1300 seems to offer much more practical and cost effective use case for most people considering you don't need an entire separate monitor for work/web browsing. Hopefully OLED is pushed more and more in the monitor market, because one thing I completely agree with you on is once you go OLED you can't go back.
@@theemulationportal Or get the LG B1 just as good and it's 55 inch has less HDMI 2.1 ports but who cares still just as good and it's less than £1000 atm in the UK.
Hey! Can I suggest putting timestamps / section markers in the description? Would immensely help people find answer to a specific query eg text quality on OLED, motion, size considerations and so on.
Been running an LG 34GN850-B for about 2 years. Bought it the first day it was available on Amazon. Easily the best gaming experience I'd ever had and I have owned A LOT of good monitors. Fast forward to now when I saw this LG C1 for a stupid good price of $790. Couldn't pull the trigger fast enough. It puts monitors 2X the price to shame. Anyone wants a very well cared for LG34GN850 hit me up!
I use the same TV...and I have received nothing but insults and shit because I like it. I am starting to belive that the industry drives a great deal of false information. The only thing I would recommend to prospective buyers is to make sure you buy a quality HDMI 2.1 cable, but other than that enjoy a OLED TV and give the finger to haters.
I just want to add that if you get the C1, make sure you are using a current-gen graphics card (6000 series for AMD and 3000 series for Nvidia) because you will definitely want the HDMI 2.1 they offer so you can use the 120Hz refresh rate and VRR (AMD Freesync and Nvidia Gsync)
49" LG Nanocell(Aka Poor Man's OLED LOL). It does everything the C1 does but obviously, it's not going to match the picture or HDR level. However, if you are coming from non-HDR display you will notice the difference. I tell people the exact same things you said here. A good display almost feels like GPU upgrade. I went from a 2017 TCL 4K TV. The jump felt massive.
QD is a film applied to the panel. It can't do anything to prevent the burn-in which is a flaw of the organic leds that degrade due to the voltage needed to emit light.
@@danielowentech Only if less voltage will make a difference and it will be for us, the buyers to test it on our expense. I personally cannot afford to do that. I'll still wait for the microLED, which is close. Also my VA QD is like 5 years old and I expect more life out of it. Hopefully it will overlap with the microLED adoption when it will be like 5-8 years old. I also have an old CRT as a toy which is amazing from the POV of motion clarity which is better than the Oled. It cannot surpass Oled on Blacks levels but it puts any VA/IPS/TN to shame. :)
I'm interested in the 42" C2 as I do console and pc gaming. Intrigued about what you said about lowering the resolution for pc gaming with the bars being prefect blacks of the OLED. Is it pretty straightforward to set up the smaller screen size on the TV? Maybe a potential video as I haven't seen any online. Thanks!
I use a lg g1 oled as my pc montior. usually game with a controller so i can sit further back, and when i play games that require a keyboard and mouse i actually use a desk extender that lets me go back a bit further making it a comfortable experience. Some things i do as you, is a black background/hide the task bar, remove icons, place a screen savior up for 1 min cause sometimes i walk away or get distracted. also in games i adjust the UI like in horzion zero dawn. Turning off what i can and enabling dynamic UI elements so when im running around the world the static UI elements are not there. I do this for every game that allows it. Also i just turn it off when im either downloading or completing tasks that dont require me to actually be in front of the pc.
Late to the party but I upgraded to 4k back when 4k monitors first hit the market and man it really has not aged well. Just bought a budget (higher end of the budget range) tv and it just blows my monitor out of the water and playing my Series X or PS5 on it just looks and feels 10x better then my old 4k monitor. Looking back I should have held off on the PS5 purchase and just went with a new monitor cause the PS5 has been nothing but a dust collector since June 2021.
Having used a 1080p screen for 10 years, yes 10 years. Then swapping a C9 myself some time ago (also a new 4K 60hz screen for everyhing else) I can say even my old 980 benefitted!
I tried that exact TV before going with the LG 38 GN-950, while the colors and gaming were fantastic, TEXT looked like absolute garbage even after multiple attempts with ClearType to "Clear" things up. How are you dealing with the TEXT? or do you do heavy reading/work on another monitor?
There's a $50 difference between 42" and 48" C2 right now. Maybe not completely reasonable, but I'm inclined to buy the 48" and make the viewing distance work. Now just need to justify it by making a relatively cost-effective upgrade from my i7-6700k/GTX1080/27" 1440 TN. 😅 And find some new games worth playing. Still re-playing Witcher 3. Perhaps the imminent Witcher 3 update could justify it? 😄 Yeah, I'm a total OLED snob since buying a 65" C9 a few years ago.
i bought a c1 48" based on your videos about it a little over 2 months ago, and it's absolutely amazing. like you said, it's the biggest single upgrade to my gaming experience that i've ever made (in almost 30 years of gaming/building PCs.)
Been building PCs for 21 years and I can honestly say you are 100% correct. It's incredible for sure!
May I know how what is the depth of your desk?
@@tonysun3707 i actually installed a wall mount for my c1, which is capable of extending outward from the wall approximately 16 inches. this allows me to keep the TV at a comfortable viewing distance, while also taking up zero room on my desk. this is what i would recommend for anyone with the option. i even built simple brackets that attach to the wall mount so i could attach the left, right and center speakers of my surround sound system directly to it, avoiding the need of having to reposition speakers any time i retract or extend the TV from the wall.
@@shodancat1000 that's really cool idea about using a brackets for the speakers. May I know what bracket you are using? And will it fit my Audioengine A2+ speaker?
Awesome. I just got a C2 42". Can't wait! Was gaming on a garbage $250 4k LCD.
Been enjoying my CX 48" OLED since 2020. Best gaming experiences so far.
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Is it better than a gaming monitor?
@@MrRizzs better than all except the new QD OLED from Alienware. OLED is just on another level and I'd owned the best Mini LED monitor prior.
@@MrRizzs if you liked playing on a big screen and enjoying the view then yes! Especially open world games, you can see all the little details.
@@HeloisGevit so you had the asus hdr monitor with mini led right and the c1 is better then the asus right
Yes indeed I started my gaming using a green 12" fishbowl CRT monitor 640 * 480. Wow times have changed. This monitor is absolute dope. Love it
1024x768 crt here. 10x better picture than my current monitor and better response times
@@lowzyyy 42' pdp tv also a cool option, all better than oled
I bought a 55 inch C1 last august for my PC gaming. It’s so worth it, I love sitting back on my futon playing my PC games on such a beautiful TV
I've had the same LG 34" IPS / 6800XT combo as you for a couple years now. I just bought this TV a few days ago. I could not agree more with your opinion between the two. I thought a 34" IPS was the perfect monitor until I got this thing.. Wow, what a difference in gaming and movies! I will still use the 34" for work (heavy multitasking) and web browsing because it is the better choice for both of those. I recently stumbled upon your channel and find it very honest and knowledgeable. I bet you will hit 500K subs in no time!
@02stampede why the LG 34 monitor is better for work and multitasking?
Any burn in, in your previous tv?
I trying to convence my self I need it.. right now the only concern I have is the distance and the performance, I have a 10700 non k with Rtx 3080ti. Games, COD, apex, Supreme commander, age of empire, and grid.
@@rixiorx honestly, go for it. I've been playing cod apex and forza in 4k on my living room tv and although i dont get a stable 120fps (hovering around 80-130) on medium/high its been a wonderful experience!
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Hey Daniel. I've been watching your videos without commenting since you had like 1k subs, and it's been really a blast. I really like your way of thinking, you're very reasonable and also well spoken. That's not something that comes easy to new youtubers like you. Keep it up :D
Also, the C1 is a beast, I love it, I have it myself as a third monitor for chill couch gaming and it's hands down my best monitor.
Love my 65” C1 in the living room. Patiently waiting for the 42” C2 to drop to replace my LG ultrawide too (the same 34GK950 as you)!
The 42" and 48" cost the same due to 42" being more expensive to manufacture due to it's pixel pitch and how the panels are created. However street prices may be slightly lower eventually. If you can stomach it I would go with the 48". Also anything below 55" will be slightly less bright due to the aforementioned pixel pitch. Not that you would notice without a side to side comparison.
@@Mopantsu very valid points, I was hoping LG would change their mind on the 42” pricing before official launch. If they’re the same price, might as well get the C1 48” on a really good discount
I just got a c2 48” for $700 at Costco today because of this video. Thanks!
I have the 55 inch lg c1 hooked up with my ps5 and series x . It’s the best screen (gaming monitor or tv) I’ve ever seen. The picture quality and clarity on the c1 is just unbelievably good. Gaming at 120fps on this oled panel or playing a game at 4k with this screen is an experience like none other. I regret nothing about my purchase
I just buy LG C1 48 inch for my ps5 about 3 days ago just for gaming and sometimes watching football, so bro should I worry about burn in when I use it just for ps5 ?
@@iqadwolf2554 I’ve had my c1 55 inch for over a year now and no burn in. Just don’t let it sit on a static image for too long.
BIH reee!
I got one partly because of Daniel's advice. He was spot on! This thing is awesome and the best PC upgrade since SSD's. I feel like it took my gaming setup to the next level. I am running a 6700XT which I would say is the minimum to play AAA games @4K. 3060ti/3070 would work but 8GB VRAM isn't great) and 6800/3080+ would be ideal. FSR/DLSS helps a ton too. Playing a game like Witcher 3 with texture mods is like playing it for the first time! Forza Horizon 5 is mind blowing. The 42" might be better but I'm not regretting jumping on this thing when the price dropped to $1100 late 2021 before Christmas. I have a bedroom set as a dedicated computer room and a big desk so space wasn't an issue for me, but it might be for some. Ideally you would mount this thing.
Have you had any burn in yet?
Great video. Absolutely agree, the device displaying your image is the most important part of the equation but alot of people fail to take that into the equation. I went OLED for movie and console gaming in 2016 and soon as I saw the 48" CX hit the market it was a must for PC gaming. Now I'm tempted to get the 34" Alienware 1440p 144hz QD-OLED that's just hit the market since it's actually a proper monitor. You should consider doing a review and see how it compares w the LG side by side
Just bought the LG C2 42 inch today. Cannot wait to see it in action.
I also have the LG OLED, and you can also run a feature from the tv menu where it resets the pixels (I don’t remember the actual name but it is under the video menu). You can have it run automatically or you can run it yourself, best when you are turning it off so it does everything before it turns off. Think of it like defragging spinning hard drives. Just a thought. Love your channel!
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Can't wait for my C2 42 inch. Going from years of 27 inch max size monitors to this, should be awesome 🥳
I just ordered one online, spent 2h doubtful... then whatched your video. Now im full on hype mode ! I cant w8 o get my hands on it 🤩
I bought the gigabyte version when you posted it being on sale and I'm absolutely loving it 4k at 120 is nutz plus freesync I also grabbed a 6700xt for $600
Cool!
Glad you like it!
I have a 6700xt as well. Do you have any issues using it on a 4K monitor. Are the frames high enough without stuttering? Basically the only question atm stopping me from upgrading
@@renenoble139 definitely isn't a 120 fps card but also depends what games your playing, most games pre 2020 you can crank up, cyberpunk or anything made within the last couple years I use RSR at 1440 and almost looks like 4k
Thanks Daniel I just picked my first OLED tv 55" LG CS I'm completely blown away by how good this tv is. Before I shouldn't bother with HDR it looked ugly and made the screen dim now I can see why people praised HDR and LG OLED tvs so much
I bought this exact same one in August of 2021 and...for the first time, I have ZERO regrets on a purchase. A full year later and I still love it. Also, I've not experienced any ghosting that others have...and mine gets used 8 to 11+ hours a day for work and gaming.
I puchased IPS dell with HDR 600 nits, and was completely blown away with what HDR brings to gaming. I was not satisfied with local dimming and blacks, though I thought I could live with that. But I realized I don't care much about burn in, considering the quality OLED brings. Now I'm choosing between LG and samsung for TV as a monitor.
I've been playing since 1996, and I can say OLED brings those sensations I had when switching from sega megadrive to PS1, and from SD to HD. It's that impressive
I've been using this same display now for 5 months and I love it. I set my desktop background to off / black and toggle virtual desktop when I want to shut the display off when I go afk. Honestly as long as I get 3 years out of it before it starts to exhibit burn in Im okay w/ that and from all the reviewer tests that seems likely especially when these displays are about $1200 for black friday.
i upgraded from1440p TN to this Panel a year ago ...
i couldnt agree more with your opinion.
against burnin iam using the same strategy as you ... black desktop, hidden taskbar, fast activating screen saver
I’ve been using my CX for all my pc and console needs and have absolutely loved it.
This has to be the third video he made about this tv you can tell he really loves it
I'm 8 months in, with a 48inch c1 and completely agree with you, i would not go back. I use a 4k 32 inch side lcd for all day app use, but most of the time, the c1 is on. Heartily recommend this set up, copes with everything.
I got a CX in 2020. The best tv I've ever used while gaming.
i can add this this been using a LG c9 for over 2 years no burn ins - Use taskbar hide - use lower Oled light i use 70% - contrast 90% - 50% brightness - o sharp - in gamemode + pixel shift and high logo hide and 2h auto turn off, so if u slepp to movies or something it stays safe.. i also use tab modifier to hide tab icons, and ublock to block (crome addons) bright red elements among other from sites i use often like youtube ( thir red logos) on pages . this willl help your oled last longer whit no burn ins. and i use this screen 8+h aday gaming - work - movies ect.
Also remember to go in and select 120Hz on your rezz manuel in windows often when u select one, it takes 60/59hz option standart and u have to go into advance to turn 120hz on.
Never gonna change back to a normal monitor screen before its all like this tv.
PREACH!!!!! LG BX 55 here. Best decision EVER!
Same here I have been using my cx 48 inch since summer of 2020 and I still love it especially with my 3090 xc3 ultra hybrid!
Just recently upgraded to a new LG C2 42" 4k OLED from a 27" ASUS TUF 170mhz 1440p. I love the LG C2 screen. I am glad my desk real estate can accommodate this TV and PC, if just barely.
I just got the 48 C2 and words cant describe how much better the gaming experience is. I upgraded from a 1440 144htz TN 27 inch monitor. This OLED is absolutely incredible. Jaw-dropping amazingly immerssive experience. Def recommend!
I'm getting a c2 next week and i'm excited to have both a great tv and great monitor on my desk.
I thought I followed all the worthwhile tech TH-camrs already. I was wrong. Great info. Like your style. 👍
Thanks, I have been using LG E7 65'' OLED tv as my monitor over 4 years without any issues. No burning in, but the panel is in the end of its life! I mean dark spots appearing in the view, so I need to update. They are not icons burning in or things like that, but the panel aged in a bad way. I can still watch it but a couple of dark spots already in the certain colors. In the middle there are a lot of darker panel areas but they are not visible in normal view.
For the last 2 weeks, I have been agonizing over whether I wanted to get the LG C1 (48") or the Ultra Wide 49" Odyssey G9. I will be putting this on a Next Level Racing GT Track cockpit with a free standing TV monitor stand for playing Microsoft Flight Simulator, Star Citizen, American Truck Simulator and Forza Horizon 5. No work, no productivity, just flying, driving and space sims. I have watched more videos then I care to admit and it has been a hard decision. And while the FOV seems a lot better for these types of games, the height, size, OLED and 4K seems more enticing than a wider FOV. I have watched a lot of your videos and your strong emphasis on performance and gaming and that experience and genuine attitude has leaned me more to getting the LG TV. I was wondering your thoughts or what the rest of the community thought. Thanks for your videos and content!
Hearing you say it's the best upgrade for gaming you've ever made really makes me excited. I just ordered the 48 C1 a few days ago and am upgrading from a budget 2012 1080p LCD TV. I'll still be using mine as a TV, but I'll be doing 99% of my gaming on it.
I do PC gaming on my LG C3 and it is amazing
I thought HDR was a scam until I bought my 48" CX OLED. I also came from the LG 950 34". Have had my CX for over a year now with zero issues.
I absolutely 100 percent agree with you. My LG 48" C1 so far has been my best upgrade ever. I'm also coming from a Lg34gk950g and are using it as a secondary monitor now and there are not even a slight comparison between the two. Response times, HDR content, game graphics and Overall usage I can truly say it's still my best upgrade ever. The 48 inch size is perfect for me and playing Modern Warfare multiplayer allot visibility, detail in game and response times have made a huge difference for me comparing it to my old LG 34 Ultrawide G-sync monitor. It is really that much better. As for burning I'm using it every day for gaming, movie/series and no burning at all so far and thats with all protection turned off. Thanks for video and well done to LG for the C1 I absolutely love it to bits....
I use a 34 inch dell 165hz hdr monitor as my primary monitor it is absolutely sick looking this looks like the next step up!
Agree with this. Last September did same thing. 5900x 3080 Strix combo. Took that to entirely different level. Played on my ultrawide from Oct 2020 with the same gpu and CPU. The OLED took it to another level. Once you go OLED can't go back.
I got the Alienware aw3420dw on prime day for just under $500 and it was a game changer. Its made with great quality and comes with a great warranty. The new qd-oled from alienware is exactly the same but with the new panel. To me that will be the perfect monitor, the best of both worlds. And it was on sale for $1000 which is pretty fair for a unique, brand new product. I look forward to when it comes down in price and when there is more ultrawide oled competition! A 38" would probably be ideal.
I just bought this about 3 weeks ago, and I love it!. I chose to wall mount to get an extra 4+ inches. I work in IT and I have been a techie all my life, so I was aware of all the pros and cons. I was also aware there are more pros than cons. I did not wait for the C2 because there is no way it will be $1097 like I paid, and I highly doubt the price difference would justify the upgrade in brightness. I will agree with you that if you have a bright room or have lights on behind your seat, you will probably hate it. It is VERY reflective so keep that in mind. The 42" will be great, but after having the 48", I would not downgrade even if it was free to do so. You get used to the size very quickly.
biggest reservation here is text looks noticebly pixelated in my text editor / terminal where I spend most of my time. have you noticed this at all?
@@exponent42 honestly I have not, but I run it at 100%
Have the LG 65 inch C8 in my living room, and no burn in after 4 years of using is it everyday, so I did a pre-order on the 42 C2 as primary monitor for my PC, cant wait till it arrives.
Yeah I'm waiting for a 32" oled to come out, perfect size for my set up.
LG is one of the most important tech company for me. Almost all my gear is coming from LG: C1 tv, sound bar, LG v60 phone. They are awesome.
I have the LG CX 48 and I love it.Yeah I I have to baby her and make sure she doesn't get burn in, but hey that's like being environmently freindly with it too.... great times, I'll be happy when game optimization is better....
Everything you mentioned in this video is absolutely correct! The new Alienware ultrawide QD-OLED looks amazing and technology is moving in the right direction.. Im considering getting it.. However, its 1440p. I feel like I will replace my monitors when micro led comes out.
Side note:
Since I purchased my first MacBook pro late last year, the screen is micro led and it is near OLED with very high brights!! It's quite amazing, but very slow.. Monitors are a big deal, depending on the use.
I jad the Alienware in my cart but I didn't pull the trigger due to the white stand. I suppose I could get a different mount for it or something. Why can't they just make a black version? Lol
The MacBook Pros are NOT microLED. They have a miniLED backlight.
@@Jossages 10,000 leds in a 16inch screen is fairly micro 😅😅 You are correct though.
MicroLED is like OLED in that each pixel is it's own light. The Mac uses MiniLED (just lots of them).
how is the motion ive heard the motion on those displays isnt that great though i assume you wont do much gaming on it and use it more as a content device. great tech but the motion does kinda worry me for the price.
love my C1 as a monitor!! amazing!!
My 42" C2 arrives this Friday coming in the UK :)
I agree, I have a CX which is very close, and I am blown away almost everyday, it's been great paired with my 3080, I highly recommend the C1 or the upcoming 42" C2.
loving the ending of the video :D
HI, ok i understood this:
the only way today to have everything "active" (4k, 120hz, HDR, VRR G-sync / etc ..) without problems is to connect usb c (DP 1.4) or DP1.4 or later
on DP monitor input. Or connect an HDMI 2.1 output to the card / pc (only the new rtx 3000 cards support it now).
So the rtx2000 series may already have problems with 120hz 4k and HDR. The 3000 series on laptops (like mine: rog zephyrus s17 with rtx 3080) must necessarily be connected with USB c (display port) otherwise the laptop uses the iGPU (Intel) instead of the dGPU (3080). So I have to put a USB c to hdmi 2.1 adapter to use a lg C2 tv. NO ADAPTER TODAY supports VRR / Gsync. So you will have no problem 4k 120hz and hdr with the best adapters and an 8k hdmi cable BUT NOT THE VRR / GSYNC. I know I have to give up on this. The only way to directly and cleanly connect the rtx graphics to the tv (via hdmi 2.1) is to change laptop or PC with native output on 2.1 graphics (or from DP to DP only with some monitors, but no hdmi 2.1 tv) .
Or wait for an adapter cable to come out (if it does come out) that does not lose any information.
I have an LG 4k TV from 2014 and it still works today flawlessly and since my 1080p monitor broke back in 2017 I use it as a PC monitor :)
So many strives have been taken in the industry in the last few years and the fact that stuff like this will eventually trickle down to the mid end setups is quite astounding
Thanks for the great content Daniel! I'm right on the fence about pulling the trigger on one of these panels, your vids are super helpful! (by the way tho, you say further a few
times while you're talking about literal distance [viewing distance, etc], when you should be saying "farther")
xo
That is very glowing praise. And I have come to trust your attention to detail in such things :)
I have been torn between the 2022 Neo G7, and the Asus PG42UQ (an asus rog-swift adaptation of the 42" LG C2 panel).
I honestly think the Neo G7 is better in many regards (color accuracy, text clarity, and no burn in). But that 1000R curve is TOO curved. It actually validates the complaints of the naysayers of curved screens, because it's too rigid in terms of head placement & distance, and it's curve is _not_ uniform (more like 500R in the middle to 3000R at the edges). Too much curve forces you to reduce FOV in game settings or suffer fish-eye headaches. And a non-uniform curve actually does make it bad for productivity.
I am still concerned about getting burn-in from desktop and/or playing over 1000 hours in a game and ending up with a permanent ghost of the UI on the panel. I have a laptop with a 4k oled... no burn in there. But honestly I don't use it for extended periods of time.
You're kinda leaning me towards the Asus over the LG.
I definitely agree, the C1 is also the biggest gaming upgrade I’ve ever had (Mine is the 65” C1) … Recently upgraded my main gaming console from Switch to XSX as well, which was pretty substantive - but not quite as much of an impression maker as the OLED.
That said, I think the Switch looks better on my old 4k 50” Samsung LCD - the higher pixel density doesn’t reveal as much of the flaws. Games just look blurry and soft. Which is hard to go back to after spending last few weeks on Series X. I bet it looks great on the 42” or 48” C2 - especially with a nice HDMI upscaler.
Love my 65in C1 paired with my rx 6800 it's great and Ive been enjoying trying out my whole library of games that I haven't played just to experience them again in 4k at smooth 60 plus fps with hdr if supported. It's next level for pc couch gaming or using consoles.
Hey Daniel I also use my 65' LG OLED C1 as monitor with a Asus RX 6900 XT LC Top Edition and I'm so happy with 4k gaming 😍🎉
Just bought a C1 while watching this video 🙂💕💕💕👍👍
Finally got a 3080 ti for nearly msrp and this video made me bite the bullet and get the c1 48".
Great video keep it up
I've been playing horizon forbidden west PS5 on a 55" LG C1 and it's one of the best gaming graphics I've ever seen.
Love my LG C1. 48 inch is amazing as well for immersion for gaming. I'll never return to a tiny monitor. My mate came round to try it and was converted instantly when he saw the size and picture quality as well as being low latency and 120hz. I use the large screen space to do varying tasks with multiple windows open divided up across the panel. Got it for £749 brand new back in April 2022. No burn in using it as a monitor as of yet.
what’s your desk size bro ?
@@user-ty9pu1qe4u 2m width and 70cm depth.
@@YonOtto thx
Been enjoying mine since 9/21. Also, I would suggest getting from best buy since they seem to be the only place where you can get 5 yr extended warranty that also covers burn in. Keep it in the den where it serves double duty as a smart tv and computer/gaming monitor
Costco warranties for 5 years included in the price
@@jaybosher6144 Costco warranty does not include burn in. For me personally I wanted that level of protection which is why I went with BB.
Eh rather pocket the 100s.
I have had the LG CX 48" for a year and a half when I built my last PC and still love it. I have not had issues with burn in and in my opinion the picture still looks great! I feel like it's the best monitor/non-monitor I've ever owned.
Hey bro, does it still work pefect without any issue? I order this model and wait to arive next week, i am so excited... :)
what is your desk size
I use a 55" LGCX as my computer monitor. Yes that's huge, but I make it work. Recliner sofa with flat arms + caster wheels so it rolls. 1.5'x3.5' wood shelf turned into keyboard tray. Tacked a same size mouse-pad to the board. Xbox controller sits in sofa's side pocket. Keyboard, mouse, and headset stay on the tray. I just move the tray from the desk to the sofa arms and back. Can roll the chair to the desired distance, sit up, or recline. After having this setup for a year now I wouldn't go back on any of it.
Sounds like a tv setup with extra steps…
Patiently waiting for my own home so I can enjoy something like this
I’ll be picking up a 42 C2 in the fall when Nvidia 4000 cards come out.
Had a C2 42" for a couple weeks but just couldn't get over the PPI even on a 36" deep desk, which is is slightly below a 1440p 27". So I'm enjoying the 27" 1440P LG OLED for now.
Once the 32" 4K HRF OLED comes out next year it'll be my end game.
I was soooo close to buying this 48" Oled TV when considering replacements for the old 3x24" 1920x1200 Dell screens.
Ended up buying 3x28" 4K Acer ZeroFrames.
The flip side:
We have a 65" Oled in living room which is connected to main PC downstairs via high speed HDMI through a Denon AVR.
We play Witcher on the 65" CX OLED TV from couch @ about 9 feet distance...as you say, games look great on this technology.
can confirm i bought the C1 because of you.
I game on a super cheap (used $60 - new $200) 4K/60 "SUNRIZE" brand HDR 55" TV and love it way better than any of my gaming monitors. I often game in a 1440p window which acts like a virtual 27.5" "floating monitor". This leaves a lot of screen real-estate for Discord, Afterburner Graph window, desktop icons and etc. while gaming. If I use something like Windows Zoning I get four discrete-like 27.5" 1440p virtual monitors. I really like this setup. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for the honest assessment..Would love to wait for C2 or Quantum dot, but I'm convinced to buy the C1 for a now descent Price vs price range on the 2022 models.
Yeah, the C2 will certainly launch at a higher price than current C1 models.
However most people only has one monitor with their PC at home, which they use for not only gaming, but also for office work/photo/video editing, so more likely to have burn-in issue. We don't have the luxury of switching between two monitors/TVs for different tasks. But having said that, we all know LG C1 is a great OLED screen.
Feel the same, i tried the C1 before going with a 38GN950 ips panel, while the OLED of course was stunning at anything not work, the TEXT looked pretty bad and there was no way i was going to leave spreadsheets and text documents open hours on end on a panel technology like OLED.
While the GN950 doesnt look nearly as good running games, its does everything as a complete package extremely well, i am excited to see if LG and others can make these panels more reliable and useful for work in time.
Great review, thanks!
The C2 with 42” just got revealed and I’m intrigued
I really like how you make it clear that this "monitor" should be used occasionally for entertainment and not day to day productivity.
I personally own the LG 27GP950 and the contrast is somewhat bothering me. On the otherhand I'm rocking this baby for 1400h in the past 4 Months. While OLED is the future, we're living today. I'm really excited what monitor I'm about to buy in about 3-5 years.
I know that Daniel Owen mentioned the possible best alternative to the OLED but it would be nice to have this same video but excluding OLEDs of the equation for people that can't bear the risk of burn in (for gaming + productivity/navigating/studying setup).
12:40 you mention you prefer 4k but the actual pixel density on your 48 inch Oled @ 4k is worse than the QD-Oled 3440x1440 34inch ultra wide. I see a lot of people moan about something being not 4k when it's more about the screens PPI. The PPI of your 48 Inch oled screen is 91.8 the same as a 24 inch 1080p screen which is 92ppi.
I actually prefer the larger screen size. The 48 inch 4K feels more immersive than the ultrawide and you don't have to worry as much about poor ultraeide support in games. It's more pixels in the image overall as well, and density is also relative to the distance you view it from (as I discuss in the video).
Depends how close you sit to the screen though.
a 34 inch 1440p ultrawide I sat 2 feet away from the screen and for my 48 inch cx I sit 3 to 4 feet away. The 16:9 has more vertical and horizontal pixels and thus has more screen realestate as well as better support during cutscenes instead of breaking immersion in a ultrawide during cutscenes. I loved my old gsync ips 3440 by 1440p monitor until I got a 48 inch cx.
Fair enough to each there own, I still think the arm distance you showed would present a problem for me (specifically motion sickness/eye strain) but everyone's eyes are different. I know you mentioned sitting further back with controller in which case I'd prefer a larger screen size as well for that particular use case.
Personally though if you're a desktop user the QD-Oled with a built in 3 year burn in warranty, RGB layout for superior text clarity, 1000 peak brightness in HDR and the increased colour gamut/range all packaged together @ £1100 or $1300 seems to offer much more practical and cost effective use case for most people considering you don't need an entire separate monitor for work/web browsing. Hopefully OLED is pushed more and more in the monitor market, because one thing I completely agree with you on is once you go OLED you can't go back.
@@theemulationportal Or get the LG B1 just as good and it's 55 inch has less HDMI 2.1 ports but who cares still just as good and it's less than £1000 atm in the UK.
Hey! Can I suggest putting timestamps / section markers in the description? Would immensely help people find answer to a specific query eg text quality on OLED, motion, size considerations and so on.
Very helpful, thanks.
Been running an LG 34GN850-B for about 2 years. Bought it the first day it was available on Amazon. Easily the best gaming experience I'd ever had and I have owned A LOT of good monitors. Fast forward to now when I saw this LG C1 for a stupid good price of $790. Couldn't pull the trigger fast enough. It puts monitors 2X the price to shame. Anyone wants a very well cared for LG34GN850 hit me up!
Great review 👍
Great video!
I use the same TV...and I have received nothing but insults and shit because I like it. I am starting to belive that the industry drives a great deal of false information. The only thing I would recommend to prospective buyers is to make sure you buy a quality HDMI 2.1 cable, but other than that enjoy a OLED TV and give the finger to haters.
I just want to add that if you get the C1, make sure you are using a current-gen graphics card (6000 series for AMD and 3000 series for Nvidia) because you will definitely want the HDMI 2.1 they offer so you can use the 120Hz refresh rate and VRR (AMD Freesync and Nvidia Gsync)
49" LG Nanocell(Aka Poor Man's OLED LOL). It does everything the C1 does but obviously, it's not going to match the picture or HDR level. However, if you are coming from non-HDR display you will notice the difference. I tell people the exact same things you said here. A good display almost feels like GPU upgrade. I went from a 2017 TCL 4K TV. The jump felt massive.
Most people complaining about OLED never try OLED. I thought my 27" IPS 1440p 165hz Gsync was perfect until I put it side by side with my LG OLED.
Thank you for the video, I’m really interested in this tv/monitor, my only concern is the sizes.
QD is a film applied to the panel. It can't do anything to prevent the burn-in which is a flaw of the organic leds that degrade due to the voltage needed to emit light.
It allows it to drive the pixel less hard to emit the same or better brightness, thus reducing the strain on the pixel.
@@danielowentech Only if less voltage will make a difference and it will be for us, the buyers to test it on our expense. I personally cannot afford to do that.
I'll still wait for the microLED, which is close.
Also my VA QD is like 5 years old and I expect more life out of it. Hopefully it will overlap with the microLED adoption when it will be like 5-8 years old.
I also have an old CRT as a toy which is amazing from the POV of motion clarity which is better than the Oled. It cannot surpass Oled on Blacks levels but it puts any VA/IPS/TN to shame. :)
I'm interested in the 42" C2 as I do console and pc gaming. Intrigued about what you said about lowering the resolution for pc gaming with the bars being prefect blacks of the OLED. Is it pretty straightforward to set up the smaller screen size on the TV? Maybe a potential video as I haven't seen any online. Thanks!
Try custom resolutions using the nvidia control panel
I use a lg g1 oled as my pc montior. usually game with a controller so i can sit further back, and when i play games that require a keyboard and mouse i actually use a desk extender that lets me go back a bit further making it a comfortable experience.
Some things i do as you, is a black background/hide the task bar, remove icons, place a screen savior up for 1 min cause sometimes i walk away or get distracted. also in games i adjust the UI like in horzion zero dawn. Turning off what i can and enabling dynamic UI elements so when im running around the world the static UI elements are not there. I do this for every game that allows it.
Also i just turn it off when im either downloading or completing tasks that dont require me to actually be in front of the pc.
i can not wait for 42" i need it
Still using the 55" C9, and very happy with it.
I only spotted two black pixels at the very edge and it is not bothering me one bit.
Sifting thru sponsored reviews I was glad to see your vid. Bout to grab one tomorrow for 800
Did you buy it?
Late to the party but I upgraded to 4k back when 4k monitors first hit the market and man it really has not aged well. Just bought a budget (higher end of the budget range) tv and it just blows my monitor out of the water and playing my Series X or PS5 on it just looks and feels 10x better then my old 4k monitor. Looking back I should have held off on the PS5 purchase and just went with a new monitor cause the PS5 has been nothing but a dust collector since June 2021.
I meannnn... Hot Wheels peripherals are kinda fire tho
Having used a 1080p screen for 10 years, yes 10 years. Then swapping a C9 myself some time ago (also a new 4K 60hz screen for everyhing else) I can say even my old 980 benefitted!
I tried that exact TV before going with the LG 38 GN-950, while the colors and gaming were fantastic, TEXT looked like absolute garbage even after multiple attempts with ClearType to "Clear" things up.
How are you dealing with the TEXT? or do you do heavy reading/work on another monitor?
Thanks for sharing your experience. Would be great to hear your thoughts vs ultrawide oled, to sum it up.
There's a $50 difference between 42" and 48" C2 right now. Maybe not completely reasonable, but I'm inclined to buy the 48" and make the viewing distance work.
Now just need to justify it by making a relatively cost-effective upgrade from my i7-6700k/GTX1080/27" 1440 TN. 😅 And find some new games worth playing. Still re-playing Witcher 3. Perhaps the imminent Witcher 3 update could justify it? 😄
Yeah, I'm a total OLED snob since buying a 65" C9 a few years ago.
I bought the Alienware 1440p 240hz and I really love it