BTW, u can disable ASBL in like 1 minute with color control app, u just install it on PC, if it share same wi fi/internet as soon u open app u see ur TV connected, and service menu will open on tv and u disable asbl, no need for special remote or anything.
I've been using this TV as a monitor for 1 year. I use it daily on Windows for 3D modeling, architecture and gaming. Overall I am very happy with it. The OLED holds its reputation as an amazing panel. I did a ton of research before buying it, however, after one year of use, I realize any of the reviews mentioned the weakest point on this TV. It is not auto dimming (I use mine at 20% brightness just fine), not burn-in (dark mode looks amazing), not the screen size (I want a bigger one lol). The bad part that no one talks about is: the subpixel layout on this TV creates a NOTICEABLE edge around green and yellow colors! If you work on things like websites with white background and then choose a bright green or yellow accent color for your design, that edge really shows and you will be frustrated.
About how far back do you usually sit from the monitor I’m interested in buying the 42 c3 but I’m reading mixed reviews from people stating that it’s too big or for others there’s no issues
I just purchased this tv for work. I do not do any gaming, but having the large screen for multiple windows, crisp text, and bright colors is a game changer.
Text ain't crisp due to the subpixel layout. And I assume you have static content on it for long periods of time, good luck trying to keep the panel in good condition for years to come.
If you have a 30 series or 2.1 hdmi - get this - it's unreal in immersion - and I use it as a software engineer and split windows in fours, it's like have four screens, works awesome and looks amazing!
Agreed. I have a 65” C1 Oled with the evo panel from the panel lotto and it is amazing. I have my Xbox series x, ps5, switch Oled, Roku 4k and analogue products connected to it and looks amazing. Been toying with the idea of buying the nvidia 4090 for my nr200p case and paired with my c1 I hear it’s amazing
@@eplugplay8409 The fidelity you get from a PC is miles ahead of the consoles :) To play on something so smooth, yet so clear and vibrant, is a great experience. Boggles my mind people spend so much on a PC, yet skimp on the screen...
Scored two 42" C2 for $799 each for me and my wife. Her job switched to two days a week in-office hybrid and mine just went full-time remote. Working on a 42" screen is the BIGGEST productivity game changer EVER!
oled panel is literally the worst purchase for most work like that. Static image for long periods of time, a lot of text that appears blurry with the oled subpixel layout... IF you don't do video or picture editing for your work it's literally quite a bad investment
@@kevkeisha really? LCD with same pixel density produces clearer text, and if you have static content on it for 8 hours a day, the panel won't last very long
I didn't really like it at first because I was coming from a curved gaming monitor but after getting used to it and getting the settings tweaked just right it actually looks amazing. By far the best Monitor I've ever used with a Computer. Also, I bought the remote and removed that aggressive auto-dimming crap...it effects color and brightness even when you don't realize it is...it's far too aggressive. They removed the ability to do this on the C3, so don't get the C3 it's basically the exact same thing as the C2, in fact they hid the chip model number on the C3 as well so that people wouldn't know it's the same exact monitor.
@@powum Also remember people play Console games on TVs so they are basically now taking Refresh rate and stuff into account where 10 years ago it wouldn't have been a good idea to game on a TV
I am using the C3 55 as a monitor and it's awesome. It's worth noting the newer c2/c3 have a different pixel layout to older OLED and this really counteracted any burn in... but make sure you get 5/6 year warranty.
I got a C3 just before Black Friday for about $860 (plus tax). I am using it exclusively as a PC display, paired with an RTX 3080ti. The only issue I've discovered is that if I allow my system to drive the FPS past 119hz the screen goes black. But that only happened when I was trying to use the display in SDR mode, before limiting my 'Max FPS' in the control panel. I'll also note that I've used some 40" TVs for Displays in the past, and as long as I can sit an appropriate distance from the display it's just a large display.
I have the 65" version for my PS5 and main Media usage. I'm planning to get a 42" for my main PC rig as well. Thank you for this informative video. After trying to play 4k off my 3080 12GB from my 65", I'm ditching my duel monitor 1440p setup as this TV will make my setup look a lot cleaner. 1440p even looks great on this TV too if I ever do need to downscale a bit.
I had this C2 42" for a while as my PC monitor. I was disappointed with the dimming, extremely annoying. Also it has connectivity and flickering issues with HDMI 2.1 cables. I sold it and bought a 38" ultrawide monitor and very happy with my choice.
@@sampsalol I've been using the C242 with my PC for 5 months now and haven't had any issues with my HDMI 2.1 cable. There was an issue early on with text being fuzzy over HDMI but LG fixed that a few months ago.
Love my C2 since it launched. I need a PC/Console display that will not disappoint in gaming, when it comes to gaming features and colors/HDR. The thing that I really love about it is the lack of matte coating...Gloss is Boss!
Mine is out for delivery today. $899.99 with a 5 year warranty for Costco. I will use it for work, Mac, XBSX, and PC Gaming. Checks all the boxes and the comfort of the 5 year warranty.
Hi How was your experience? I am leaning towards lg c2 42". A last question I watched 10s of youtube videos and read 10s of Reddit posts. But couldn't find that by hook or crook (external software, service remote etc) can LG C2 42" do a split screen? For example, Hook up a laptop and pc to different HDMI and display at the same time.
Hello, i want to use this as productivity and gaming. However, lot of reviewers say that productivity is not good on oled as it will cause burn in. What do you think?
I believe that even ALL MIGHT would approve of this message😅! Always make some phenomenal content and are the reason for my last 4 purchases, thank you for being so reliable and genuinely fair with your reviews, it’s helped me out tremendously when it came to solid decision making and not making sporadic choices with needless cost on things that just simply aren’t needed. Have a blessed day sir and know that your doin “the lords work😂” with these super fresh reviews!
Have the C2 hooked up to my pc with rtx 4090 !! It’s amazing ! The only problem i have is that with Gsync and vsync active during loading screens on games i have a little brightness flickering… If i disable vsync the flickering goes away but i have screen tearing in games due to the 4090 beeing too powerfull (aka outperforming) for a 120 hz 4k screen 😅😅
I thought the brightness flickering was exclusive to VA panels due to their backligh voltage being sensitive to different refresh rates. Strange to hear similar issue exists with and OLED panel! Also, is there a way to disable the auto dimming feature mentioned in the video?
Llevo con ella un año usándola como monitor anclada a la pared para ajustar la distancia en cada momento, la uso a un metro, la mejor decisión que hice fue comprar esta tv para mi pc. uso fondo negro y oculto escritorio, dato que creo que es crucial para cuidarla, y brillo máximo off, lo cual viene de fabrica oculto en modo juego. Mi opinión es que es una tv para usar en un cuarto sin mucha luz y no la vas a romper fácil, si andas con el brillo alto seguramente si.
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Looking forward to get my LG 48 Oled 48 inch tv as a monitor with my Mac Mini M4, since my iMac 2017 5k cannot go any further. Plus new monitors are so expensive, plus at work I am using a 43 inch as a monitor too. I am find…..
Your macbook pro is the 16 inch? if yes, question: you can put it on the bottom to use it on the bottom of the 42, the 16 won't interferes with the 42? Overall my goal is use the 16 inch and the main monitor and the 42 as secondary, to avoid use external keyboards or mouse.
I got a pg32ucdm and switched to a lg c4, the brightness in HDR s really bad with those panels and qd-oleds have awful black levels without blackout blinds during the day, but I feel depressed being in a dark room all day.
Excellent video, thanks! Difficult to pull the trigger on a C2 now the C3 is out... C3 fixes the auto dimming in its latest firmware too. All depends on the price!
C2 much cheaper, and you can turn off dimming completely in Service menu. C3 improves dimming in dark scenes, but you will probably still see dimming in static desktop or logos, and you can't disable it in Service menu anymore.
@@RinzSach That's normal every year. C2 cost £1400 on release, but I paid £700 Black Friday time. Very little difference between C1,C2,C3. C1 is the last OLED with 100/120Hz BFI.
Hi, Is the ppi of this TV matches ok in comparison with the computer monitors?? I think this have s ppi of ~110 as shown in googling, were as monitor has ~140
Just bought one. Gonna try it out for a week but If I don’t like it will return. Worried about using it for work as I’m on zoom calls a lot I fear it the dimming will bother me too much
should i wait for the c4 or should i just get the c2 or c3? im wondering if the MLA technology on the G series will come to the C4...i guess its a risk
2nd day with C2 and a new Corsair i-7400 4090 Vengeance. Main issue is like NOW when I am typing this, it's OK, but the white area is dim and looks gray. I turned off ALL the settings w/ser remote. Watched all the videos on set up, I WISH it was brighter. I game but I also work and I was studying for a test and the screen is white, and it annoys me. So not sure if I am doing something wrong?
Must-have software if you got an LG CX/C1/C2: ColorControl. You can easily switch between modes with hotkeys and get access to the service menu. - A happy C2 (and C9) owner.
I understand OLED TV's are extremely likely to suffer burn in with static images. For me this rules OLED out completely for PC use, because there's always something static on screen, whether it be the UI of the software, or the tabs, address bar and favourites on a browser.
Thx for the video, I plan to buy one of this for a macbook/Xbox set up. I noticed that your macbook is plug by usb-c, are you using a hub or a usb-c to hdmi cable ?
There seems to be a problem that my LG C2 OLED TV has, when it comes to connecting to a laptop. It's quite late in response times and the refresh rate is disappointingly low, despite being set to 120Hz on the laptop.
This is because the laptop HDMI port is 2.0, try using HDMI 2.1 to Thunderbolt 4 cable and plug it, also dont forget to disable GSync so you dont have black screens , you can use 4k 120hz, 10 bit. Also you might need to manually change the colour dept to 10 bits. I had same issue. edit: Actually C2 has 48gb bandwitch so you might be ok with Gsync. If you experience flickers or black screens disable it. Don't forget to change the HDMI input on the TV to be recognised as a PC, it will reduce the input lag even further and make your experience even smoother.
Great vid, thanks for this! How close are you to the TV? I just built a desk and its only about 24 inches deep so I'd be pretty close. I think my use cases (console gaming, pc gaming, photo editing, watching sports) outweigh the issues being too close to the screen bring though. Thoughts?
Gorgeous work! Question, do you feel like the dimming drives you insane? I’ve seen a lot of people talk about that, but then say they love it overall. I see some people say they’ve used the factory remote to stop dimming, and other people say it doesn’t work. What’s your experience if you don’t mind sharing, please? Thanks!
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Awesome review but i was wondering about burn in,heard that is a thing in case of using an oled tv as a monitor. I would be hooking it up to my pc and mostly for web browsing,vaping product reviews both on video and written,media playing mostly movies and tv series. I was thinking of getting a Dell G3223Q 32" 4K UHD (3840x2160) but this LF you reviewed looks sweet.
I've been considering this. I have a Samsung M7B 43 inch smart monitor. It's only 60hz 4k which is ALMOST perfect for my Series X, but runs 4:4:4 chroma perfectly for PC text at only $400. Is the text presented properly? I've seen these returned for that productivity issue.
Text is good at bigger sizes but if you use 100% scaling in windows and display small text it's not even close to being as clear as it is on equivalent pixel density LCD display.
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I have this for a month and I love that. Like 4 windows on 4k 100% scaling and I can scale my laptop to 125% easily.
I actually own this TV and bought it with the aim to use it like this. However in the end I’ve bought a G95T due to widescreen matte and no auto dimming. The C242 is amazing for gaming and movies though so when I build my office this year that will be side extension I’ll use both (it will be narrow so 42 tv will work well). I also considered the Apple display and have 2 older thunderbolt ones but I don’t do creative work so the G9 works better for me. We have so many of the same products and use cases I love your channel the moment I found it a long time ago!
Good day, can you use a hdmi 2.1 to display port 1.4 cable? And will it run to 120hz ? I also have an older gpu the 5700xt. Im a bit hesitant to grab the C2 as can find much information on having this setup.
Hello there! I ran the 5700xt on a buddy of mine’s C2 and it did remarkably well however we got amazingly fair 1080p experiences and a solid 4k experience on low to medium settings going from 40 to 70 fps depending on the title. I then later on tried a 6900xt that was on a stellar sale and that seemed a bit more consistent with its frames numbers. Though to be fair I only played games that were on my radar at the time like mainstream esports titles and and the Witcher 3 , cyber punk was heck on wheels though for the 5700xt, but she pulled through a little better than I had guessed and then warframe! I wish you the best of luck with your set up and hope you have fun!!! Have a blessed day!💪🤓
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Absolutely love that monitor shelf you have the c2 on. it feels like it was made for it. A little pricey but I might just have to save up for it. Is that the medium or the large?
Hey! Someone might have mentioned it already, but if not: you can still do 4k 120hz on the c2 - in the nvidia control panel select YCbCr 4:2:0 instead of rgb, it's a color compression option which some displays with high bandwidth requirement have as an option. However you can't do all three (4k, 120hz and hdr) this way, one has always got to go, chroma subsampling doesn't support hdr. I used my 42" c2 like this for almost a year, switching back and forth between 120hz sdr and 60hz hdr at 4k
Will you bother upgrading your pc or stick to console? Now I have my PS5 and with the price of current gpus I’m not so sure I want to continue with the pc path
dude what hub are you using to put the Mac on to the tv every time I try I have the Macbook pro m2 and I used the usb c to hdmi and the quality is so bad
Hi @MinimalisTech I am considering getting one of these for PC / PC Gaming use, but I'm concerned about OLED burn in with the static images this would bring. Are you seeing any of that on the C2? Thank you.
So far no burn in! One thing for sure is they have the pixel scrubbing automatic setup so i guess it’s done its job?? I imagine if id see anything it’d be about the 2.5 or 3 year mark. Hopefully not though 🤞🏽
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Please get a 30 or 40 series GPU if you do pc gaming on this tv, your just leaving so much performance on the table a big waste.
What are your desk dimensions?
BTW, u can disable ASBL in like 1 minute with color control app, u just install it on PC, if it share same wi fi/internet as soon u open app u see ur TV connected, and service menu will open on tv and u disable asbl, no need for special remote or anything.
I've been using this TV as a monitor for 1 year. I use it daily on Windows for 3D modeling, architecture and gaming. Overall I am very happy with it. The OLED holds its reputation as an amazing panel. I did a ton of research before buying it, however, after one year of use, I realize any of the reviews mentioned the weakest point on this TV. It is not auto dimming (I use mine at 20% brightness just fine), not burn-in (dark mode looks amazing), not the screen size (I want a bigger one lol). The bad part that no one talks about is: the subpixel layout on this TV creates a NOTICEABLE edge around green and yellow colors! If you work on things like websites with white background and then choose a bright green or yellow accent color for your design, that edge really shows and you will be frustrated.
About how far back do you usually sit from the monitor I’m interested in buying the 42 c3 but I’m reading mixed reviews from people stating that it’s too big or for others there’s no issues
except everyone talks about colour fringing?
I just purchased this tv for work. I do not do any gaming, but having the large screen for multiple windows, crisp text, and bright colors is a game changer.
Text ain't crisp due to the subpixel layout. And I assume you have static content on it for long periods of time, good luck trying to keep the panel in good condition for years to come.
@@disadadi8958 I actually returned it and purchased the Samsung 43” QN90B.
@@rpickrel4 probably a smart choice
If you have a 30 series or 2.1 hdmi - get this - it's unreal in immersion - and I use it as a software engineer and split windows in fours, it's like have four screens, works awesome and looks amazing!
Agreed. I have a 65” C1 Oled with the evo panel from the panel lotto and it is amazing. I have my Xbox series x, ps5, switch Oled, Roku 4k and analogue products connected to it and looks amazing. Been toying with the idea of buying the nvidia 4090 for my nr200p case and paired with my c1 I hear it’s amazing
@@eplugplay8409 The fidelity you get from a PC is miles ahead of the consoles :) To play on something so smooth, yet so clear and vibrant, is a great experience. Boggles my mind people spend so much on a PC, yet skimp on the screen...
@@GramKracker88 I have a decent 1440p monitor that I just bought (VG27AQL1A) and looks fantastic paired with my 3060 TI for 1440p gaming at 165hz.
@@eplugplay8409 Came from a 1440p Samsung 144hz - it was great for sure - so much better than my old 1080p 60 experience.
Did you experience the auto dimming feature during work? Did you manage to disable it somehow?
Scored two 42" C2 for $799 each for me and my wife. Her job switched to two days a week in-office hybrid and mine just went full-time remote. Working on a 42" screen is the BIGGEST productivity game changer EVER!
Do you experience neck strain since it's not curved? How far do you sit? Considering this setup
oled panel is literally the worst purchase for most work like that. Static image for long periods of time, a lot of text that appears blurry with the oled subpixel layout... IF you don't do video or picture editing for your work it's literally quite a bad investment
@@disadadi8958 You literally just explained the opposite of my experience up to this point.
@@kevkeisha really? LCD with same pixel density produces clearer text, and if you have static content on it for 8 hours a day, the panel won't last very long
Don't the auto-dimming make it hard to work?
I'm actually planning on picking one up after work today. Great video, thanks!
I just got an OLED TV, and using it as a monitor as well. So far I love it and have very little complaints
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I didn't really like it at first because I was coming from a curved gaming monitor but after getting used to it and getting the settings tweaked just right it actually looks amazing. By far the best Monitor I've ever used with a Computer. Also, I bought the remote and removed that aggressive auto-dimming crap...it effects color and brightness even when you don't realize it is...it's far too aggressive. They removed the ability to do this on the C3, so don't get the C3 it's basically the exact same thing as the C2, in fact they hid the chip model number on the C3 as well so that people wouldn't know it's the same exact monitor.
it’s a TV tho not a monitor right?
@@powum Tv's are sophisticated enough now that you can use them as a monitor, and they will look just as good and perform just as good.
@@powum Also remember people play Console games on TVs so they are basically now taking Refresh rate and stuff into account where 10 years ago it wouldn't have been a good idea to game on a TV
@@unrealdevop No Display Port is a deal breaker for most PC gamers
@@EasyMoneySGbut there's HDMI? What's the deal?
I am using the C3 55 as a monitor and it's awesome. It's worth noting the newer c2/c3 have a different pixel layout to older OLED and this really counteracted any burn in... but make sure you get 5/6 year warranty.
It’s my everything, mounted on the bunk window of my semi truck. I use it for TV and console gaming, and intend to use it when I get my next laptop
I got a C3 just before Black Friday for about $860 (plus tax). I am using it exclusively as a PC display, paired with an RTX 3080ti. The only issue I've discovered is that if I allow my system to drive the FPS past 119hz the screen goes black. But that only happened when I was trying to use the display in SDR mode, before limiting my 'Max FPS' in the control panel. I'll also note that I've used some 40" TVs for Displays in the past, and as long as I can sit an appropriate distance from the display it's just a large display.
I have the 65" version for my PS5 and main Media usage. I'm planning to get a 42" for my main PC rig as well. Thank you for this informative video.
After trying to play 4k off my 3080 12GB from my 65", I'm ditching my duel monitor 1440p setup as this TV will make my setup look a lot cleaner. 1440p even looks great on this TV too if I ever do need to downscale a bit.
I had this C2 42" for a while as my PC monitor. I was disappointed with the dimming, extremely annoying. Also it has connectivity and flickering issues with HDMI 2.1 cables. I sold it and bought a 38" ultrawide monitor and very happy with my choice.
@@sampsalol I've been using the C242 with my PC for 5 months now and haven't had any issues with my HDMI 2.1 cable. There was an issue early on with text being fuzzy over HDMI but LG fixed that a few months ago.
@@sampsalol u can disable dimming google it
Using LG C3 42” with Mac and PC via USB-C to HDMI cables. It allows me to do dual display in smaller 20” equivalent form, but really sharp text.
Love my C2 since it launched. I need a PC/Console display that will not disappoint in gaming, when it comes to gaming features and colors/HDR. The thing that I really love about it is the lack of matte coating...Gloss is Boss!
do reflections not get annoying?
@@bechillin1234 usually the way i'm sat, i don't' get any
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The walnut accents on the tower...chef's kiss!
You can turn off auto dimming via the app or the tv itself. You don't need the remote.
Mine is out for delivery today.
$899.99 with a 5 year warranty for Costco. I will use it for work, Mac, XBSX, and PC Gaming. Checks all the boxes and the comfort of the 5 year warranty.
Just be aware that the Costco warranty does not cover burn in
@@thetechdude1 Costco warranty covers literally anything in the world as long as you're polite :)
@@th3m1ke not true
Hi How was your experience?
I am leaning towards lg c2 42". A last question I watched 10s of youtube videos and read 10s of Reddit posts. But couldn't find that by hook or crook (external software, service remote etc)
can LG C2 42" do a split screen? For example, Hook up a laptop and pc to different HDMI and display at the same time.
This video is perfect for me bc I also have a 2070 and I didn’t think about 1440p 120hz being an option! Thought I’d have to just live with 4K 60hz
Or you could buy an adapter
What kinda table depth (width) is required to view 42” comfortably?
Great review! I like your solution for the auto dimming.
Hello, i want to use this as productivity and gaming. However, lot of reviewers say that productivity is not good on oled as it will cause burn in. What do you think?
It’s fine for productivity. Text blur is so hard to see. I honestly can’t tell a difference
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Have the C2 hooked up to my pc with rtx 4090 !! It’s amazing !
The only problem i have is that with Gsync and vsync active during loading screens on games i have a little brightness flickering…
If i disable vsync the flickering goes away but i have screen tearing in games due to the 4090 beeing too powerfull (aka outperforming) for a 120 hz 4k screen 😅😅
Do you also have a fps cap? You get a big input latency increase without one when vsync is on.
@@Azraenore nope. I’ll try a 120fps cap thank you
@@Ambro_Play_Games 115 actually, it must always be 5-3 fps under your refresh rate. If you reach 120 fps Vsync is engaged. Glad to be of assistance:)
Ah, and turn on ultra low latency as well. Sorry for being late.
I thought the brightness flickering was exclusive to VA panels due to their backligh voltage being sensitive to different refresh rates. Strange to hear similar issue exists with and OLED panel! Also, is there a way to disable the auto dimming feature mentioned in the video?
Llevo con ella un año usándola como monitor anclada a la pared para ajustar la distancia en cada momento, la uso a un metro, la mejor decisión que hice fue comprar esta tv para mi pc. uso fondo negro y oculto escritorio, dato que creo que es crucial para cuidarla, y brillo máximo off, lo cual viene de fabrica oculto en modo juego. Mi opinión es que es una tv para usar en un cuarto sin mucha luz y no la vas a romper fácil, si andas con el brillo alto seguramente si.
I appreciate that the stand isn't very deep, but I am curious about its sturdiness?
What is the cable setup to have to allow you to use a single cable from the Macbook to the LG C2?
7:05 How did you get to that 99 PPI? 42" at 3840x2160 is 105 PPI.
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I did it LG 42 C2 Oled Amazon Big Deals Day saved me 300 bucks 😊
Can you try displaying a few stock graphs at the same time and let me know how it goes? Thanks.
Looking forward to get my LG 48 Oled 48 inch tv as a monitor with my Mac Mini M4, since my iMac 2017 5k cannot go any further. Plus new monitors are so expensive, plus at work I am using a 43 inch as a monitor too. I am find…..
Your macbook pro is the 16 inch? if yes, question: you can put it on the bottom to use it on the bottom of the 42, the 16 won't interferes with the 42? Overall my goal is use the 16 inch and the main monitor and the 42 as secondary, to avoid use external keyboards or mouse.
I got a pg32ucdm and switched to a lg c4, the brightness in HDR s really bad with those panels and qd-oleds have awful black levels without blackout blinds during the day, but I feel depressed being in a dark room all day.
Excellent video, thanks! Difficult to pull the trigger on a C2 now the C3 is out... C3 fixes the auto dimming in its latest firmware too. All depends on the price!
C2 much cheaper, and you can turn off dimming completely in Service menu. C3 improves dimming in dark scenes, but you will probably still see dimming in static desktop or logos, and you can't disable it in Service menu anymore.
@@KrisDee1981 c3 currently works out for me as £1400/$1745, C2 is way cheaper.
@@RinzSach That's normal every year. C2 cost £1400 on release, but I paid £700 Black Friday time. Very little difference between C1,C2,C3.
C1 is the last OLED with 100/120Hz BFI.
Would you guys still recommend the LG C1? Or no point and go for the c2?
@@AD-xn7pt C1 if you care about 100/120hz Black Frame Insertion. If you don't care about that get whatever is cheaper.
What is the height between the desk and the bottom of the screen?
Just ordered one and preparing for the new setup 😊
You can use an addaptor from dp 1.4 to HDMI 2.1 bit you might have to sacrifice gsync to get it
At that point just get the LG Ultragear 45GR95QE-B. OLED with DP1.4/ hdmi 2.1 and 240hz with Gsync
How is it compared to 55” LG C2? I heard the larger size are more brighter but I’ve always heard that the 42” has better ppi?
Hi, Is the ppi of this TV matches ok in comparison with the computer monitors??
I think this have s ppi of ~110 as shown in googling, were as monitor has ~140
That's right. 32 inch, 4k has 137ppi while this is 110. 110 is equivalent ppi to a 1440p @ 27inch
Just bought one. Gonna try it out for a week but If I don’t like it will return. Worried about using it for work as I’m on zoom calls a lot I fear it the dimming will bother me too much
should i wait for the c4 or should i just get the c2 or c3? im wondering if the MLA technology on the G series will come to the C4...i guess its a risk
2nd day with C2 and a new Corsair i-7400 4090 Vengeance. Main issue is like NOW when I am typing this, it's OK, but the white area is dim and looks gray. I turned off ALL the settings w/ser remote. Watched all the videos on set up, I WISH it was brighter. I game but I also work and I was studying for a test and the screen is white, and it annoys me. So not sure if I am doing something wrong?
I noticed that you were looking up while using the tv. Aren't you having ergonomic issues?
Is there an issue with the short distance view for your eyes? I mean could it have bad effects sitting so near?
i ordered the c3 to pair with m2 mac studio. im excited for the extra screen real estate and oled. im worried that 2024 will bring vast improvements.
forever my same struggle. Just got the new M3 Pro MacBook in but I'm like "shooooottt there's gotta be something big next year right?" lmao
The 42" C2 is peaches & cream. I love this display on my high end gaming PC.
If the main usage is financial spreadsheets, is this better than my curved ultrawide LG monitor (LG UltraGear 34GL750 led 34")???
Interesting. The 42" may be the best for me. I have somewhat cramped space.
Must-have software if you got an LG CX/C1/C2: ColorControl. You can easily switch between modes with hotkeys and get access to the service menu. - A happy C2 (and C9) owner.
i'm still deciding between this and the A90K 42 Sony
I understand OLED TV's are extremely likely to suffer burn in with static images. For me this rules OLED out completely for PC use, because there's always something static on screen, whether it be the UI of the software, or the tabs, address bar and favourites on a browser.
Great video what are the sizes of your desk relating to length and width and is it sufficiant big to be far enough from the LG C2 Old?
Can you tell me the wallpaper name please or can you share the website or link so i could download ?
www.wallpaperflare.com/sunset-the-sun-mountains-the-game-river-forest-view-hills-wallpaper-bokee
One canot seat in front of huge 43 in and surf websites so 32 some how manageable any oled model in 32 ? And promotion discounts bundle etc ?
C3 is out now. I wonder when the next generation would come out?
What about USB-C? does oled C2 supports something like that?! i see you have your laptop connected with one cable so i am curious!
Thx for the video, I plan to buy one of this for a macbook/Xbox set up. I noticed that your macbook is plug by usb-c, are you using a hub or a usb-c to hdmi cable ?
In some reviews of LG C2, it comes with 2 legs type stand and in some reviews, it comes with centred flat stand. Why?
The two legs are for the 42” only. Anything larger gets the centre mounted stand
Cheers!
can I get the wallpaper link which is displayed for the 1st 10 seconds of the video?
There seems to be a problem that my LG C2 OLED TV has, when it comes to connecting to a laptop. It's quite late in response times and the refresh rate is disappointingly low, despite being set to 120Hz on the laptop.
This is because the laptop HDMI port is 2.0, try using HDMI 2.1 to Thunderbolt 4 cable and plug it, also dont forget to disable GSync so you dont have black screens , you can use 4k 120hz, 10 bit. Also you might need to manually change the colour dept to 10 bits. I had same issue.
edit: Actually C2 has 48gb bandwitch so you might be ok with Gsync. If you experience flickers or black screens disable it.
Don't forget to change the HDMI input on the TV to be recognised as a PC, it will reduce the input lag even further and make your experience even smoother.
Have the 42 c2 bud is it safe to use it as a gaming pc monitor risk of burn in faster ?
but the Studio Display looks better due the 5K (retina)? I hate how blurry text on NON "retina" monitors.
Great review, do you find the image to be blurrier when playing at 1440p on a this 4K screen?
Great vid, thanks for this! How close are you to the TV? I just built a desk and its only about 24 inches deep so I'd be pretty close. I think my use cases (console gaming, pc gaming, photo editing, watching sports) outweigh the issues being too close to the screen bring though. Thoughts?
Gorgeous work! Question, do you feel like the dimming drives you insane? I’ve seen a lot of people talk about that, but then say they love it overall. I see some people say they’ve used the factory remote to stop dimming, and other people say it doesn’t work. What’s your experience if you don’t mind sharing, please? Thanks!
i believe c2 has a possibility to remove dimming with an aftermarket controller, and c3 has that option removed entirely
Subbed cause you're an accountant too lol I'm a CPA that loves Tech. I'm surprised you haven't quit by now with all your subs. I"ll take this over busy tax season lol
hello, can you tell me how it looks with BFI on? can you make a video about it? thank you
I bought a used c2 oled last week for 500 dollars. It’s in perfect condition
Link to the desktop background / wallpaper images please !
Here you go!
www.wallpaperflare.com/sunset-the-sun-mountains-the-game-river-forest-view-hills-wallpaper-bokee
Which one do you recommend flat monitor 42 inch or curve?
Awesome review but i was wondering about burn in,heard that is a thing in case of using an oled tv as a monitor.
I would be hooking it up to my pc and mostly for web browsing,vaping product reviews both on video and written,media playing mostly movies and tv series.
I was thinking of getting a Dell G3223Q 32" 4K UHD (3840x2160) but this LF you reviewed looks sweet.
I've been considering this. I have a Samsung M7B 43 inch smart monitor. It's only 60hz 4k which is ALMOST perfect for my Series X, but runs 4:4:4 chroma perfectly for PC text at only $400. Is the text presented properly? I've seen these returned for that productivity issue.
Text is good at bigger sizes but if you use 100% scaling in windows and display small text it's not even close to being as clear as it is on equivalent pixel density LCD display.
I have this for a month and I love that. Like 4 windows on 4k 100% scaling and I can scale my laptop to 125% easily.
I actually own this TV and bought it with the aim to use it like this. However in the end I’ve bought a G95T due to widescreen matte and no auto dimming. The C242 is amazing for gaming and movies though so when I build my office this year that will be side extension I’ll use both (it will be narrow so 42 tv will work well). I also considered the Apple display and have 2 older thunderbolt ones but I don’t do creative work so the G9 works better for me. We have so many of the same products and use cases I love your channel the moment I found it a long time ago!
Good day, can you use a hdmi 2.1 to display port 1.4 cable? And will it run to 120hz ? I also have an older gpu the 5700xt. Im a bit hesitant to grab the C2 as can find much information on having this setup.
Hello there! I ran the 5700xt on a buddy of mine’s C2 and it did remarkably well however we got amazingly fair 1080p experiences and a solid 4k experience on low to medium settings going from 40 to 70 fps depending on the title. I then later on tried a 6900xt that was on a stellar sale and that seemed a bit more consistent with its frames numbers. Though to be fair I only played games that were on my radar at the time like mainstream esports titles and and the Witcher 3 , cyber punk was heck on wheels though for the 5700xt, but she pulled through a little better than I had guessed and then warframe! I wish you the best of luck with your set up and hope you have fun!!! Have a blessed day!💪🤓
How to set it up and what apps to use for the translate monitor mode
Do you have a link for your desk?
Can you put a link to the walnut monitor stand etc, thanks
@Minimalistech Do you mind sharing what brand desk your using? I love this set up!
Yo! For sure
It’s actually a Karlby counter top + 3 Alex drawers and 1 adils leg set.
All of this is from ikea
You can sub out any countertop depending your preference. From Home Depot, ikea, wherever.
Cheers!
Absolutely love that monitor shelf you have the c2 on. it feels like it was made for it. A little pricey but I might just have to save up for it. Is that the medium or the large?
This one’s the large. It’s hella pricey but worth it. It’s a buy once last forever type thing. Love it
Is the auto dimming problem fixed with the new firmware?
you can use a displayport to hdmi 2.1 cable to get 120hz
what size is your desk? So hard to find desk deeper than 80 cm/30 inch
looking to buy this tv as a monitor, what's your desk depth?
What are you desk dimensions please?
Amazing video as always
What chair do you use?
What is the bar you have on the top of your tv? Looks like a light?
BenQ halo light bar. It’s awesome
@@MinimalisTech Just bought the 42" LG C3. This video was very helpful. Thanks!
Hey! Someone might have mentioned it already, but if not: you can still do 4k 120hz on the c2 - in the nvidia control panel select YCbCr 4:2:0 instead of rgb, it's a color compression option which some displays with high bandwidth requirement have as an option.
However you can't do all three (4k, 120hz and hdr) this way, one has always got to go, chroma subsampling doesn't support hdr. I used my 42" c2 like this for almost a year, switching back and forth between 120hz sdr and 60hz hdr at 4k
@@rockapartie Yeah, but not everyone has hdmi 2.1, that's what this comment is for
No he tenido problemas con mi 4k 120hz en pc desde que la compre el año pasado.
macos has weird scaling issue with not-so-common display sizes,so choose wisely. Rest 27/32 works best for me
what are you using to scale the mac UI on the 42" oled?
Is this monitor still good ? I do t wanna buy one then a couple of months there’s dead pixels
Thanks. Curious the dimensions of your desk?
This desk is a Karlby countertop from ikea.
27” by 72” ! There’s another sized as well
what frames you running on pc with this monitor on overwatch dude?
Will you bother upgrading your pc or stick to console? Now I have my PS5 and with the price of current gpus I’m not so sure I want to continue with the pc path
dude what hub are you using to put the Mac on to the tv every time I try I have the Macbook pro m2 and I used the usb c to hdmi and the quality is so bad
Yo! It's this one. Way more affordable than a big dock that would typically do it. It's been perfect.
geni.us/Mini-Dock
Whats the light on top of the tv for?
Great video bro👏
Hi @MinimalisTech I am considering getting one of these for PC / PC Gaming use, but I'm concerned about OLED burn in with the static images this would bring. Are you seeing any of that on the C2? Thank you.
So far no burn in! One thing for sure is they have the pixel scrubbing automatic setup so i guess it’s done its job??
I imagine if id see anything it’d be about the 2.5 or 3 year mark. Hopefully not though 🤞🏽
@@MinimalisTech Thanks for the reply, much appreciated 👍
What is that under the Display made of wood