LG C2 OLED Review: A Perfect Gaming & Productivity Monitor?

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My LG C2 OLED TV (42”) full review. Is it the perfect productivity and gaming monitor for 2022? With 4K, 120hz, VRR and a faster A9 Gen 5 chip, could this be the monitor we’ve been waiting for? Or are there one too many compromises?
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My 2022 Desk Tour - • The Ultimate Minimal G...
0:00 | Intro
0:47 | It’s a TV?
1:36 | The Picture Quality
2:39 | Using it as a Productivity Monitor
6:34 | Gaming on the C2
8:49 | My Picture Settings
9:41 | Smart Home Integration
10:06 | PiP and PbP
10:31 | Burn-in Risks
11:22 | Speakers and Sound Test
11:51 | WebOS and UI
12:24 | Issues and Improvements
12:49 | Is 42” Too Big?
13:25 | Should you Buy the C2?
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  • @SpawnPoiint
    @SpawnPoiint2 жыл бұрын

    Do you think 42" is too big as a monitor?

  • @hitjevi2975

    @hitjevi2975

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's actually a perfect size It's just what some people might prefer

  • @leroykamau5149

    @leroykamau5149

    2 жыл бұрын

    No I think it's immersive and perfect for gaming

  • @theryan519

    @theryan519

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes. 32 inch is my max for a monitor.

  • @udayvickyka1366

    @udayvickyka1366

    2 жыл бұрын

    Some people love their 1080p Tv🖥️ Some people love iMax theatre📽️ Some people love their eye's👀 Bigger means it's not a better😊 Happeness is everything what people's needed 😘 Thanks for free video ❤️

  • @kamil-sh6nr

    @kamil-sh6nr

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's a quite decent size for a monitor by the way awesome graphics

  • @nigelslatcher8761
    @nigelslatcher87612 жыл бұрын

    I've got 48 inch oled cx as my gaming monitor for my pc for the last 15 ing months.I can tell you I bloody love it.Never going back to using a pc monitor again.

  • @droccult700

    @droccult700

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you experience any burn in?

  • @zainmalik9666

    @zainmalik9666

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@droccult700 the newest oleds won’t experience any burn in. I’m tired of people saying this. The only way you’ll get burn in on this is if you leave it on all day even when ur not using it which is something nobody should be doing but people do it anyways

  • @WickedRibbon

    @WickedRibbon

    2 жыл бұрын

    How do you find the ABL? Do you have any strategies to work around it?

  • @RRC9704

    @RRC9704

    2 жыл бұрын

    @KirCh4rT change wallpaper every minute, hide taskbar, hide icons on desktop. I use a c1 48 as monitor.

  • @ewitte12

    @ewitte12

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@WickedRibbon I've disabled TPC and GSM. After a bunch of testing TPC was the only annoying part so I reenabled GSM so brightness only drops when I'm not using it then the screen blanks at 5min. The computer also turns it off/on.

  • @abdulabdulrahman-ho8wj
    @abdulabdulrahman-ho8wj2 жыл бұрын

    Your content is amazing, am always happy when you upload videos.

  • @SpawnPoiint

    @SpawnPoiint

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the support!

  • @abdulabdulrahman-ho8wj

    @abdulabdulrahman-ho8wj

    2 жыл бұрын

    Keep it up

  • @shenalon
    @shenalon2 жыл бұрын

    Best review for the C2 42. Thank you for taking subs requests into consideration. Can’t wait for the next one!

  • @colejensen1035
    @colejensen1035 Жыл бұрын

    Been watching so many videos about using this as a monitor and looking for one where they actually provide their desk dimensions for context. Thank you!

  • @dannyvanlaarhoven
    @dannyvanlaarhoven2 жыл бұрын

    I am still happy with my LG C8 in the gaming room so far. Has a Series S on it for guests to play Halo Infinite or Destiny 2. Downstairs rocking a 77inch GX atm and still perfect. I skipped the C/G1 because I don't liked the WebOS version with the full screen stuff. Will just keep on using these TV's until they burn in or get damaged. C8 is being gamed on like every day and sometimes 8/12 hours a day (weekends) and still performing perfect after all these years. Great content btw :D

  • @jayaswinga
    @jayaswinga2 жыл бұрын

    Lets go another upload. Been waiting for this all week

  • @SpawnPoiint

    @SpawnPoiint

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @jayaswinga

    @jayaswinga

    2 жыл бұрын

    No thank you for keeping me sane

  • @accord536
    @accord536 Жыл бұрын

    Your review is by far the best one on KZread. I enjoy watching your content. Keep Up.

  • @xsamaxgamer8691
    @xsamaxgamer86912 жыл бұрын

    I really was waiting for this video Love your videos

  • @TripleXYT
    @TripleXYT2 жыл бұрын

    Spawnpoint i really enjoyed ur content alot to a point that i had to be a member for this channel keep up the good work man

  • @SpawnPoiint

    @SpawnPoiint

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the support, I really appreciate it!

  • @BScott7220
    @BScott7220 Жыл бұрын

    I remember trying out a 48" CX, and it was just too big for anything but gaming. I really didn't like having to dart my eyes constantly all over the screen to read, edit, etc. Ended up with an Alienware 38" UW, and am satisfied with it. But I could see down the line taking a fresh look at this slightly smaller 42" OLED. I love LG's TVs, so this might be the perfect future setup.

  • @WeAreLegion-

    @WeAreLegion-

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep I can't wait for the 42in flex!

  • @LogiForce86

    @LogiForce86

    Жыл бұрын

    No issues for me as I have been using the B8 since Black Friday 2018. I just use it as a dual or quad monitor setup but without the bezels breaking up the image. The TV of my parents is starting to fail though, so I am thinking of upgrading to a C2 55" soon myself. To each their own though... but moving your eyes and neck during long sessions behind the computer will minimize strain vatigue (e.g. dry eyes and stiff necks).

  • @mzwakhealpha
    @mzwakhealpha2 жыл бұрын

    Great work man. I'm from the small kingdom of Eswatini in Africa & I follow your content religiously, I must say that even today I'm amazed that you create such beautiful content with just an iPhone.

  • @yukkie7yukkie765
    @yukkie7yukkie7652 жыл бұрын

    How i enjoyed watching this brother. Getting mine. Great video!!

  • @Daeys2411
    @Daeys2411 Жыл бұрын

    I just got this tv yesterday and it’s beautiful! My first oled and what a difference in blacks and contrast 😍normally I unplug all my devices from the wall for no stand-by but you CANT do this with a oled tv (pixel refresh) or something.I bought this especially for gaming and boy it doesn’t disappoint so fast ! For movies you will fall in love ! Don’t think but buy it you thank me later.

  • @ericstowe8285

    @ericstowe8285

    Жыл бұрын

    Just purchased it today!!! 3/4 gaming and 1/4 for movies. Seeing up rn. I have literally returned 3 other tvs in past 2 weeks! Just couldn't get them to look right. Hopefully this one impresses!

  • @FFruinmylife

    @FFruinmylife

    Жыл бұрын

    what is pixel refresh?

  • @Vileknight

    @Vileknight

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ericstowe8285 how was it!?

  • @Lucky_9705
    @Lucky_97052 жыл бұрын

    Your editing skills are supreme

  • @SpawnPoiint

    @SpawnPoiint

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @WavyyyWonder
    @WavyyyWonder Жыл бұрын

    thank you for doingt this! strongly considering chanigng from my Dell 3818 UW to this! This was very informative!! Subscribed!

  • @FedericoMacheda87
    @FedericoMacheda872 жыл бұрын

    Always look forward to your videos buddy 👍🏽

  • @markh351
    @markh351 Жыл бұрын

    If this was available in a 32 inch screen size, I'd seriously consider it. I find if I have too big of a screen too close to my face, my game play is actually worse. For a desk, a 42 inch screen is too close. I know once I had my old 55 inch TV about four feet away from me and it was not a good experience. Things improved a lot when I was six feet away.

  • @danilakornejev6447

    @danilakornejev6447

    Жыл бұрын

    32 inch is a monitor size and not a TV.

  • @markh351

    @markh351

    Жыл бұрын

    @@danilakornejev6447 Agreed 100%

  • @christianroman530

    @christianroman530

    Жыл бұрын

    Gotta get a very deep desk, and then it will work far better as a monitor

  • @vanlopes1687

    @vanlopes1687

    8 ай бұрын

    @@danilakornejev6447we had 14" living room TVs not too long ago

  • @EnRaye

    @EnRaye

    2 ай бұрын

    @@christianroman530 In what ways do you feel that it's better than a smaller monitor if you have a deep desk?

  • @gtd9536
    @gtd95362 жыл бұрын

    Regarding screen size. I bought a Dell 32" monitor. It's fantastic. As a software developer, it's the best productivity booster I ever bought outside of a laptop/computer. It makes doing anything on your computer so much better. The only drawback is that I should have bought the 42" version instead. So my advice to you, if you're on the fence between two different size monitors, go with the larger monitor. Provided, of course, it fits.

  • @downtownbillyandthenewjivefive

    @downtownbillyandthenewjivefive

    Жыл бұрын

    I have 2 32" monitors. One monitor doesn't have the screen real estate I require. And 2 42" monitors won't fit on my Argosy HALO.K88 Plus recording console workstation.

  • @bernardogalvao4448

    @bernardogalvao4448

    Жыл бұрын

    do you ever wonder what a 34" 21:9 display would feel like? that's what I am on the fence about

  • @gtd9536

    @gtd9536

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bernardogalvao4448 what do you plan on doing with it? For me, I would not get 21:9 monitor. I don't like the loss of verticality when developing software. Furthermore, most monitors with that dimension have less pixels than a standard 4k monitor. You pay more to display less information. The "4k" only refers to the number of pixels in the horizontal dimension. To get the 21:9 ratio, they basically chop off some vertical pixels. So if you are on the fence, I'd go with a standard 4k dimension and see of there is one at 34" size.

  • @BookClubDisaster

    @BookClubDisaster

    Жыл бұрын

    Nah. 32 is great but I think 42 is bad. You would be having to move your eyes all around all the time.

  • @droccult700
    @droccult7002 жыл бұрын

    Nice video you covered everything as simple as possible

  • @SpawnPoiint

    @SpawnPoiint

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @stevesohn5436
    @stevesohn5436 Жыл бұрын

    I have the LG 43UN700 (43" 4k Monitor) it has anti-glare and matte finish. I love it. Been using kind about a year.

  • @YDBM
    @YDBM2 жыл бұрын

    Just a little tip! If you want to delete the mouse moving delay on the display, you just have to turn on game mode and it will be gone. No more delay between you mouse movements and the reaction on the screen

  • @3rdnote

    @3rdnote

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh damn didn’t know that

  • @Havanu81

    @Havanu81

    Жыл бұрын

    It's actually mentioned in the video itself so why the repeat?

  • @YDBM

    @YDBM

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Havanu81 I watched the video twice and missed the info. And maybe it can help others that like me that missed the info. Does not change the quality of the video and the channel

  • @xingzhexin8843

    @xingzhexin8843

    Жыл бұрын

    @@YDBM It's also very useful information for ppl who did not have time to watch everything and was just scrubbing through. So thanks for the comment. The mouse delay is one of the biggest things preventing me from using a tv as a monitor. Not planning to switch any time soon, tho.

  • @gray_gogy

    @gray_gogy

    11 ай бұрын

    Is there any drawback that comes with it? Like why wouldn't it be a default or always on setting?

  • @DrakonR
    @DrakonR2 жыл бұрын

    Would definitely have this for content consumption with a different monitor dedicated to work. Love the LG C1 and this looks like a great compromise.

  • @deadscene1

    @deadscene1

    2 жыл бұрын

    500 pounds more expensive than the 48 inch c1 lol xd i just got c1 48 for pc with 6900xt and is fk amyzing

  • @puddleduckist
    @puddleduckist Жыл бұрын

    Just bought one to use with my new pc. Looking forward to it!

  • @Fusionade
    @Fusionade2 жыл бұрын

    Very informative video, can’t wait for mine to arrive! I fucking love what I’m seeing so far. Good job man.

  • @tb7125
    @tb7125 Жыл бұрын

    The question that I have about these setups is in webcam placement. Putting the camera above a screen that big would essentially mean the camera is above me during calls, streaming, etc...

  • @kiteless1
    @kiteless12 жыл бұрын

    Nice. I've been using a Samsung 40" 4K TV as a monitor for years, I tend to describe it as like an ultrawide but with more vertical room. Can have docs or code in a tall thin window but most apps I run at a similar size/res to a 15" 1080p screen - you just don't need to fullscreen any apps. I tend to use similar space overall to an ultrawide much of the time but can have apps higher or lower rather than using a height adjust on the screen itself. This looks perfect as an upgrade at some point.

  • @syproductions456

    @syproductions456

    Жыл бұрын

    Which samsung model do you have? Been looking for something, but the C2 is still more money then I'd like to spend

  • @kiteless1

    @kiteless1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@syproductions456 UE40MU6120K. It's a shame there's so little choice in the smaller 4K TV market, most start at 42"+ now.

  • @IwinMahWay

    @IwinMahWay

    Жыл бұрын

    43 inch samsung user here. It's just great.

  • @brianlmosley
    @brianlmosley2 жыл бұрын

    BEEN WAITING ON DIS!!!

  • @ONLYBINK
    @ONLYBINK Жыл бұрын

    ill be copping friday lol appreciate!

  • @Primizzle
    @Primizzle10 ай бұрын

    So glad I was able to get a 42” C2 for $799 at Best Buy! Great deal for my 1st OLED

  • @Samuelsoft

    @Samuelsoft

    10 ай бұрын

    same here......mine from amazon.😄

  • @vegitoblue4390
    @vegitoblue43902 жыл бұрын

    Looks good, can't wait to have it when it's back on stock lol

  • @georgepark423
    @georgepark4232 жыл бұрын

    Great review, im buying this tv tomorrow !

  • @SpawnPoiint

    @SpawnPoiint

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @nickcollyer1539
    @nickcollyer15392 жыл бұрын

    Great review! Thanks

  • @richardisworthless
    @richardisworthless2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, this review covered everything that I needed to know. Now I would feel good about picking it up for productivity and gaming. I'm still going to wait to see how the A90K performs but I'm happy about having this as a legit option.

  • @thenonexistinghero

    @thenonexistinghero

    2 жыл бұрын

    It doesn't answer the big question though. Monitors are basically OLEDs worst enemy. Unless you intend to get a new monitor in a year or 3, it will be pretty likely to get permanent burn in within that time frame with heavy usage (or you can prevent it by putting the brightness extra low, but there's no point in getting something so expensive if you're not going to make proper use of it). The guy making this video doesn't quite seem to understand how OLED burn in works and that it's technically the reverse of the classical plasma burn in. As in... that it's more something of a burn out.

  • @ronniekregar3482

    @ronniekregar3482

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thenonexistinghero I have a 17 yr old Plasma TV that has probably logged a million hours over the years. Only a year ago did I just start getting burn in and image retention. OLED is miiiiiles ahead of Plasma screens in terms of efficiency

  • @thenonexistinghero

    @thenonexistinghero

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ronniekregar3482 They are completely different technologies and their burn in isn't the same at all -__-

  • @ronniekregar3482

    @ronniekregar3482

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thenonexistinghero I get that...my point is that burn in is such an overblown issue. You gotta run your TV into the ground or pretty much get stuck with a lemon for burn in to be a real concern.

  • @ronniekregar3482

    @ronniekregar3482

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thenonexistinghero and I paid like 3 grand for that thing back in like 05 lol. I'd say I got my money's worth at least lol.

  • @CT-4819
    @CT-48192 жыл бұрын

    How do you feel about the auto dimming feature? Does it bother you when gaming?

  • @djmaxzoom3
    @djmaxzoom39 ай бұрын

    I was finally able to purchase this tv it’s on the way right now I can’t wait

  • @powum

    @powum

    9 ай бұрын

    where did you buy it for how much

  • @RajaSingh-ce2fq
    @RajaSingh-ce2fq2 жыл бұрын

    Great review! I'm planning on moving house and this is a tv ill be purchasing for mostly gaming.

  • @Sonkunn
    @Sonkunn2 жыл бұрын

    Dear spawnpoiint , i watched your earlier videos of the monitor lg gp950b , do you think that this tv/monitor is better or not worth the change ? because i bought the lg gp950b because of your great video :)

  • @GReapaa
    @GReapaa2 жыл бұрын

    Was just watching the switch OLED videos as I recently got one and wanted to see how you use it

  • @dmoney8040

    @dmoney8040

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nintendo switch oled?

  • @GReapaa

    @GReapaa

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dmoney8040 yeah

  • @jhallock
    @jhallock2 жыл бұрын

    Love your content man, your voice is super relaxing and your pacing of the videos is spot on for my liking 👏 Let me know when you're done with the C2 and I'll get it back to the guys who loaned it to you!

  • @karlsavage7495

    @karlsavage7495

    2 жыл бұрын

    Spawn would be the perfect man to announce that the world was ending. You'd just be like "Yeah, okay man, whatevs. Just keep talking..." Ha ha.

  • @SpawnPoiint

    @SpawnPoiint

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks guys!

  • @jhallock

    @jhallock

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@karlsavage7495 so true haha

  • @AQUASURF
    @AQUASURF Жыл бұрын

    You got subbed - emjpying these reviews :)

  • @user-xh6qp6oj9n
    @user-xh6qp6oj9n9 ай бұрын

    Some of the reviews for this don't make sense. This kzread.infoUgkxUGaHtKW8MwCql2fPyIm9-ftTqSMzKFFA works as well as any power strip I've used. Plug in what you need, be sensible about it & keep it movin' The construction is plastic but it's a sturdy piece. It has a single toggle switch & the swivel jacks are useful as well. Plugged in next to Tripp Lite Isobar takes some of these reviews with a pinch of sumthin' - does what it says & functions properly.Had for about a month. Perfect no complaints will update if anything changes.

  • @draco2xx
    @draco2xx2 жыл бұрын

    c2 is amazing also excellent for gaming, definitely recommend if you're on the fence about getting it

  • @Nocturnes1984

    @Nocturnes1984

    2 жыл бұрын

    You use it as a monitor?

  • @draco2xx

    @draco2xx

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Nocturnes1984 you can, did you not read the specs? its designed as a monitor in mind

  • @Nocturnes1984

    @Nocturnes1984

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@draco2xx No, my question is to you Benjamin. Are U using it as a monitor or only as a TV or PS monitor? You didn't mention in your reply what you are using it for...

  • @draco2xx

    @draco2xx

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Nocturnes1984 yes, im using it as a monitor

  • @fireraid2336

    @fireraid2336

    Жыл бұрын

    @@draco2xx as a monitor for gaming do you find it too big? i am struggling to find something for immersive gaming in the 4k range. but im not sure if this is too big for pc.

  • @mattreanor0611
    @mattreanor06112 жыл бұрын

    I just got my LG C2 55 a few weeks ago. I play on Series X it’s amazing. Also watching Sports is amazing as well. Only thing is the WEB OS 22 is clunky. My old LG B8 55 had a simple app pop up menu which was much better I thought. Also I wish the remote was back lit as well. Other than that I love the TV.

  • @sonicbro1143
    @sonicbro11432 жыл бұрын

    Well done keep the grind

  • @SpawnPoiint

    @SpawnPoiint

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @Fallensya14
    @Fallensya142 жыл бұрын

    Great review on the C2. I’m hoping for manufacturers to bring this years TV quicker to other region. By the way, have you though of comparing this TV with this year Sony 42A90K sometime in future?

  • @SpawnPoiint

    @SpawnPoiint

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve got a list of TVs I’d like to compare to, that is one

  • @Crusty_Minge
    @Crusty_Minge2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for looking at some of the things i mentioned on your previous video! Shame you couldn't do 4K @ 120Hz. As far as i know a PC with a RTX 3xxx/RX 6xxx GPU is the only thing that can do that with 12-bit 4:4:4 colour. XSX is limited to 10-bit 4:4:4 at 4K 120Hz, and PS5 is limited to just 8-bit 4:2:2... oof. Consoles don't have the full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth. BTW, LG have said the 42" will be using the new EX panel later this year. The 42" currently has an older WBC panel which is why there's no pink-ish tint at off angles on the whites, like on the new EX panels. But EX has longer life span and is less susceptible to burn-in (and can go brighter in HDR). So if anyone specifically plans on using a 42" as a PC monitor, it might be better to wait if you're worried about burn-in. The 48" and up all use EX.

  • @mujtabamujeeb786

    @mujtabamujeeb786

    2 жыл бұрын

    So I should wait to buy this as my monitor then?

  • @Crusty_Minge

    @Crusty_Minge

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mujtabamujeeb786 Personally i'd wait. I know the 42" EX panels were already being manufactured for a few months now so you shouldn't have to wait long, but it's hard to say when you will be guaranteed to get an EX panel. Some places have old stock for ages.

  • @mujtabamujeeb786

    @mujtabamujeeb786

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Crusty_Minge dang ahh! Another thing I’m bummed out about the dimming using Microsoft word and such. I have a 3090 ti so for gaming it would be good but for productivity it not too sure. Alienware oled monitors aren’t delivering until august. I’m so torn.

  • @Crusty_Minge

    @Crusty_Minge

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@mujtabamujeeb786 I'm kinda in same boat. But i'll be getting the 75" C2 to use with my 3080 Ti because i already sit several foot away. You can disable the ASBL (Automatic Static Brightness Limiter) dimming in the service menu, but you'll have to get an LG 'service remote' to access that menu (vids on here show how to do it). You can buy them on Ebay/Amazon. I'll be doing this because i think it will be fine with an EX panel. I also use a dark theme on everything. But the place i'll be getting it from in the UK has a 5 year burn-in warranty so i'm not worried lol. The Alienware QD-OLED doesn't interest me because the text and small icon rendering is awful for productivity due to the weird triangle subpixel layout. It produces a chromatic aberration-like effect. HDTV Test shows it in his Alienware vid, and i _think_ it was Stop The Fomo who did a first impressions live stream where he could see it from around 10 foot away (!!). Although that was a worst case scenario with a white edge on black background, but still. There's also serious problems like an audible fan, or the lack of a screen polarizer so it reflects a ton of light which totally ruins the gorgeous OLED contrast, and the res not even being 4K. Hardware Unboxed also have a good review on the Alienware and they mention many of these issues.

  • @kelvinobengamponsah6590
    @kelvinobengamponsah65902 жыл бұрын

    Nice job ❤️🔥

  • @TAGamingsetup
    @TAGamingsetup2 жыл бұрын

    Looks awesome 👍

  • @TheMaverick177uk
    @TheMaverick177uk2 жыл бұрын

    I have the 48 c1 it’s awesome as a monitor and tv, I’ve plugged in my old 1080p it lucks so dull compared to oled, once you get one you won’t go back.

  • @jonnyecho1948
    @jonnyecho19482 жыл бұрын

    For $100 more, I’ll take the 48” C2. I have a 43” Vizio mounted on the wall in front of my desk and the distance isn’t bad. I can always mount the 48” C2 and pull the desk back a little bit further.

  • @Tattooed_lowlyfe

    @Tattooed_lowlyfe

    Жыл бұрын

    it was only $50 more for my 48 c2, i mounted my on the wall right above my gaming desk looks great

  • @bepto4877
    @bepto48772 жыл бұрын

    My desk is 80cm deep and the 42" size is perfect for that. I got mine in March for £1199 from RS with a 6 year warranty.

  • @RichardServello
    @RichardServello2 жыл бұрын

    I have a 48" C1 on my desktop. I thought it would be too big...but it's perfect. Basically like 2 full monitors.

  • @thefilmguy
    @thefilmguy Жыл бұрын

    I've been considering the C2 42" to replace my ancient Sony Bravia 1080p 60hz set that I purchased back in 2008. I recently picked up a PS5 and the C2 would probably make the most of that console. Not really a fan of screen burn in, kind of reminds me of the early HD plasma TV'S.😄

  • @thomasturner3583

    @thomasturner3583

    Жыл бұрын

    The C2 runs at 120hz, so it was made for the P5. Your HDMI cable that came with your P5 is HDMI 2.1 compatible. You will need that to get the most out of the P5.

  • @Tectosaurus

    @Tectosaurus

    10 ай бұрын

    This was months ago but I recently ordered a C2, coming from a Sony Bravia X90J. If you don’t want to go the OLED route, the X90J is an amazing TV too and supports 4K120 and VRR. It has very good colours and local dimming.

  • @nurglerider781
    @nurglerider7812 жыл бұрын

    Planning on picking this up as my primary monitor for a Mac/PC setup once the price gets to a reasonable level.

  • @TiagoFerreira7

    @TiagoFerreira7

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m planning the same

  • @hurgcat

    @hurgcat

    Жыл бұрын

    I just picked it up for 800, felt like a steal

  • @make.one.studio
    @make.one.studio2 жыл бұрын

    Another well done video. This is my next ultimate set upgrade. Or if a QD OLED 4k monitor comes along.

  • @SpawnPoiint

    @SpawnPoiint

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeh the QD OLEDs look awesome!

  • @gorambo
    @gorambo Жыл бұрын

    Dude has a sweet set up. You make me want to get a new TV.

  • @Dan-uh9sg
    @Dan-uh9sg2 жыл бұрын

    I can definitely see this finally being the OLED that makes sense for me. The full 4K for games and then use it as 21:9 for work (3840 x 1600). It's about 5 inches wider and 7 inches taller than my current 34" 1440p with very similar PPI. Too bad the MBP doesn't have hdmi 2.1, but 120Hz isn't that big of a deal for working. The only thing I'm worried about is the ABL

  • @mioulilovelife

    @mioulilovelife

    2 жыл бұрын

    ABL can be turned off by a service remote, which is very cheap.

  • @polycrystallinecandy

    @polycrystallinecandy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why would you cut off vertical pixels for work?

  • @JohnCiaccio

    @JohnCiaccio

    2 жыл бұрын

    Get the Aorus FO48 if you want it as a monitor. Mentioned in my above post. The creator of this video will be complaining in a year about burn in..

  • @rilez2106

    @rilez2106

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JohnCiaccio uses the same panel as the C1 (which lg made) it has the same chance of developing burn in as any other OLED

  • @JohnCiaccio

    @JohnCiaccio

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rilez2106 Yes but they added better protection for it because it is built as a monitor not a tv. As a tv they know there is less static images. Reviewers who had the c1 as a monitor had burn in eventually but then they turned around and complained about the extra measure they put in for the monitor. You can get the Aorus monitor on sale now because of the negative reviews.

  • @y87_99Firebird
    @y87_99Firebird2 жыл бұрын

    As someone getting ready to update my living room (FINALLY)....the fact your desk "monitor" is bigger than my TV for my living room is hilarious. I personally, however, prefer a 30" monitor and what soon will be a 50 or 55" TV

  • @elijahhanson5181

    @elijahhanson5181

    2 жыл бұрын

    You must have a small living room or something. I have a 55 in my bedroom. How far away do you sit from your tv? If it’s like 10 feet, get a 55 or around there for sure.

  • @Miha-ii3dy

    @Miha-ii3dy

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@elijahhanson5181 I have a 48” and sit around 6-6.5 feet from it (got a small living room area) and I can’t for the love of god understand how some people can use this as a monitor, lol.

  • @saidabounasr9381
    @saidabounasr93812 жыл бұрын

    nice video as usual 👍

  • @karlsavage7495
    @karlsavage74952 жыл бұрын

    Was hoping someone might have transcribed the picture settings and stuck them in the comments.. Oh well. Another great vid mate; always enjoy your TV once-overs.

  • @SpawnPoiint

    @SpawnPoiint

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ll do this later today. Thank you too.

  • @darkotesmanovic6005

    @darkotesmanovic6005

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SpawnPoiint Hello, did you manage to post this information? I can't find them anywhere in the comments.

  • @kishona69
    @kishona692 жыл бұрын

    I got the 48" C1 and cannot go back to anything smaller for gaming. It's also my PC monitor and I love it.

  • @deadscene1

    @deadscene1

    2 жыл бұрын

    just got mine 48 inch c1 , perfect monitor for anything dolby atoms and hdr is actually good compared to hdr on 27 inch monitors

  • @nuj6802

    @nuj6802

    Жыл бұрын

    How far do you sit from it? Debating between 42 and 48 inch

  • @kishona69

    @kishona69

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nuj6802 approx. 1.5m I also use it to watch movies when I'm on my bed which is approx. 14ft. away. Serves both purposes extremely well. My advice; if it just for gaming/pc use get the 42" but if you wanna utilize it for movies as well, from a distance similar to mine get the 48". Btw, my desk is 3ft. deep and the C1 is wall mounted.

  • @fonzieog5072

    @fonzieog5072

    9 ай бұрын

    How do I use it as an external display?

  • @kishona69

    @kishona69

    9 ай бұрын

    @@fonzieog5072 can you elaborate?

  • @mikem2253
    @mikem22532 жыл бұрын

    Curious to see if they continue to shrink the panel sizes. A big opportunity is there. Personally just bought a LG C1 to replace my x900h. Calibrated and looks fantastic with my Series X and PS5.

  • @dylanhumphrey2479

    @dylanhumphrey2479

    2 жыл бұрын

    You calibrate yourself or someone local?

  • @mikem2253

    @mikem2253

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dylanhumphrey2479 Just followed HDTVTEST's settings.

  • @draco2xx

    @draco2xx

    2 жыл бұрын

    why not just get the c2 and get it over with, c2 optimization makes it faster than the c1. c1 is laggy

  • @dylanhumphrey2479

    @dylanhumphrey2479

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@draco2xx for the UI yeah for sure but luckily you don’t need to use it very often. You can set shortcuts on the remote for any app you want.

  • @arvs7356

    @arvs7356

    Жыл бұрын

    They probably will but not in the near future. Production yields are not that high yet for OLED panels, and the rising price of raw materials right now isn't helping.

  • @Marko-DelicMD
    @Marko-DelicMD2 жыл бұрын

    Great video 👍👑💯

  • @the_flushjackson
    @the_flushjackson2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic review

  • @SpawnPoiint

    @SpawnPoiint

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Vilmir
    @Vilmir2 жыл бұрын

    Been using the 48C1 as my monitor for almost a year. Pro tip: wallmount it and align the bottom of the display with the top of your desk and push the desk away from the wall until you like the viewing distance.

  • @oliverjensen475

    @oliverjensen475

    2 жыл бұрын

    I did the same as you love it.

  • @chestermoney3

    @chestermoney3

    2 жыл бұрын

    How’s your burn in? I saw Linus’ was pretty bad after 1 year… I do a lot of excel and scared my games will have excel spreadsheets burnt.. 😅

  • @Vilmir

    @Vilmir

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@chestermoney3 0 burn in issue. Linus always uses his monitor with his PC, displaying same UI elements and splitting his windows always in 4 with separating frames that are probably marking the display. I use it with my work laptop to lead my projects, my personal macbook to develop apps and my gaming pc to... game. It rarely displays the same UI all day long.

  • @chestermoney3

    @chestermoney3

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Vilmir… fair enough! I use a lot of static information quite regularly, but I also game for an hour a day. I wonder if gaming will be enough to reduce burn in..

  • @nerdstrangler4804

    @nerdstrangler4804

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@chestermoney3 Just turn the brightness down for productivity. I purposefully induced burn in on my 48CX by keeping my task bar up and regularly using test patterns to look for changes in pixel uniformity. I wanted to know what it would take, so I knew how to avoid it and figured the task bar was a good way to run that experiment since it was on the bottom of the screen where it wouldn't be noticeable, and I could just easily hide the task to prevent further degradation. I estimate I probably had the task bar up for around 3500 hours at 50% brightness before I was able to spot a difference. Thats the equivalent of having the same static elements displayed 8 hours a day for 1.2 years. And it is only barely visible and only during test patterns. Who knows how long it would take for it to actually become problematic. Not to mention it is only where the icons that used brightly saturated colors were located. Linus got burn in because he doesn't care about burn in. If you are remotely careful it is probably not something you need to worry about. Just don't crank the brightness any higher than you need to for productivity and if you have the same static elements constantly on screen all day every day, figure out a way to move or shift them once in a blue moon. IE rearrange window locations, resize windows (easily done with fancyzones) etc. I have since used the 48CX another 4000 hours with no further signs of pixel degradation. Because as long as you are remotely conscious about it, it is actually quite difficult to achieve. Or you could just do what I did and buy a 5 year warranty that covers burn in. As I am extremely heavy user that uses his monitor 12+ hours a day, mostly for productivity, and didn't know what to expect regarding burn-in. But knowing what I know now, I regret paying for it and won't bother buying a burn in warranty with any future OLED monitor purchase. But all future monitor purchases will definitely be OLED.

  • @chrise86
    @chrise862 жыл бұрын

    I’d been waiting for this to drop all day, much appreciated dude. I think I’m just too scared to use a 42” as a monitor, as nice as it would be to have something of this calibre on my desk. If you have any recommendations for 4K 120hz monitors within that 32-38ish bracket I’d love to hear them!

  • @ogreeni

    @ogreeni

    2 жыл бұрын

    There’s a new 34 inch Alienware monitor with an OLED panel and 120Hz support. Reviews say it’s a fantastic monitor and the price isn’t too bad either, but there might be some availability issues.

  • @iatwiatw

    @iatwiatw

    2 жыл бұрын

    Check out Hardware Unboxed. They recommend the Gigabyte M something. I think it’s a 32” 4K monitor. You’re right in being afraid to use a huge monitor, especially if you have only one PC or plan on using it as your only monitor. I have the Aorus 43” 4k monitor. It’s VA but the picture quality isn’t the problem - the sheer distance of the corners from your center field of view negates the additional space they provide. For work and casual use, multiple 27” or 32” monitors, or a widescreen monitor would be much better.

  • @chrise86

    @chrise86

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@iatwiatw I currently use a 34” ultra wide on my desk for work mostly as I don’t use a PC for gaming (I might in the future, though), and have an older 27/28” LG 4K monitor next to it that hardly ever gets turned on. The difference between the 2 resolutions means I can’t use them for work at the same time as the non-4K next to 4K looks terrible. I’d probably use a decent 32” 4K as my main driver, and possibly keep the 28” as a secondary.

  • @chrise86

    @chrise86

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@iatwiatw oh and possibly the M32U? I saw Bob Wulff review those, looked good but had some bad reviews elsewhere. Will check it out

  • @nathanodin6681

    @nathanodin6681

    2 жыл бұрын

    Honestly once you get a tv and see how drastically advanced the screen technology is compared to monitors you won’t regret having a big screen.

  • @BlissRobert
    @BlissRobert Жыл бұрын

    I have been using an LG 55-inch OLED TV as a monitor for years, and I am about to upgrade to the C2 now!

  • @bradleysportsuniverse4633
    @bradleysportsuniverse46332 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Review

  • @muhammadessat4789
    @muhammadessat47892 жыл бұрын

    Personally I’m going to go with 48’ oled as the screen will hopefully feel more immersive. Also got my on the Sony a90k. Will see how this tv performs.

  • @PlaystationProduction

    @PlaystationProduction

    2 жыл бұрын

    How is the Sony A90k for gaming?

  • @ZeerakImran

    @ZeerakImran

    2 жыл бұрын

    I can’t go with 48inch because i love high ppi. I wish there was a 38 inch version of this but oh well

  • @CrafteG
    @CrafteG2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks to C2, I got new 55 C1 for a 1000 euro 😉😎🙏

  • @SpawnPoiint

    @SpawnPoiint

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice one! Great buy!

  • @SapiaNt0mata

    @SapiaNt0mata

    2 жыл бұрын

    the C1 has gotten price cut. when the C1 series released the 65" didn't cost $1,700 like now. how much? $2,500. same orice as C2 65". the 48" which was the smallest = $1,500. same price as the C2 48". C2 price is normal for release(Sony A90K 42" also costs $1,400) and eventually it will take a price cut and reach C1 prices. all you have to do is be patient and wait. the C2 55" and above have the brighter EVO panel with better colors compared with C1 55" and above. once the price cut comes it will 100% worth to buy the C2 55" and above.

  • @the_otd_arash2128
    @the_otd_arash21282 жыл бұрын

    Nice video ✌️🤩

  • @kasdimfer5156
    @kasdimfer51562 жыл бұрын

    I love your clean asmr voice.

  • @allthingszelda
    @allthingszelda2 жыл бұрын

    Still amazes me that all this amazing footage can come from the device in our pockets man! #bethelight

  • @SpawnPoiint

    @SpawnPoiint

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man. The iPhone still amazes me.

  • @DNGR369

    @DNGR369

    2 жыл бұрын

    He's using no add-on lenses?

  • @bacode8337

    @bacode8337

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DNGR369 Maybe on the odd shot here and there but 9 times outta 10 our man uses the base lens on the phone for his vids and tweaks it in post-production

  • @SpawnPoiint

    @SpawnPoiint

    2 жыл бұрын

    No add-on lenses, just the iPhone camera and standard camera app.

  • @bacode8337

    @bacode8337

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SpawnPoiint Even better! 😄 Enjoy the videos you do bud. Keep up the great content.

  • @dongzhuo7606
    @dongzhuo76062 жыл бұрын

    A 4k screen at that size means you really shouldn't be using full screen for everything. I laugh when people complain that it's still too big when they're stuck with old habits of full-screening everything such as web browser. Just because that was the way of life for tiny 27" monitor doesn't mean you should do this on a 42" display.

  • @AV-xm5ln

    @AV-xm5ln

    2 жыл бұрын

    I dont care dumb a, I still prefer a smaller screen.

  • @eliothexpert

    @eliothexpert

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gatekeeper alert

  • @fenglinchen5849
    @fenglinchen5849 Жыл бұрын

    Great Review and thanks for this. Would you mind share your TV gaming setting as well as I like the picture your tv shows, and I have two concerns on my C1: 1. Which HDR mapping you are using? Hgig or Danymic tone mapping? 2. Did you adjust the white balance in colour section to warm 50 as most youtubers advised? Appriciate if you can answer these two thanks.

  • @nickbailey202
    @nickbailey2022 жыл бұрын

    I've been doing this 10 years now. Tbf, this was before OLED, but it's the same premise. I started by cutting cable and connecting my TV to a PC, then over the years, as I've cycled in newer TVs (LG OLED s), I now have this setup in my home phone and work office as well. I use the Microsoft surface so I just plug in the surface dock connecter in either of my offices, and I'm good to go. I use a wireless mouse and keyboard btw.

  • @mikerosoft1009

    @mikerosoft1009

    Жыл бұрын

    Can the surface pro output 4k 120hz over USB C to the TV? If so what dongle can do this?

  • @nickbailey202

    @nickbailey202

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mikerosoft1009 It's not the dock, it's the PC. I Think the newest one can only output dual 4k 60.

  • @garrett_9092
    @garrett_90922 жыл бұрын

    I love my lg 48 cx as a monitor especially for gaming. That paired with a 3070ti, can't beat it I get 4k 90-100fps on ultra settings on all games if not more. I'm more of a eye candy kinda guy rather than a fps nerd.

  • @christophersamudio4159

    @christophersamudio4159

    Жыл бұрын

    I have the same setup have you had any bad experiences with burn in?

  • @aldeen1982
    @aldeen19822 жыл бұрын

    Wishlist for this 42 Oled: - No "Game mode" switch - No automatic dimming - White surface should be white and not blue - less glossy surface The Alienware AW3423dw handles al of that way better but its to small and not 4k

  • @TheHeigouTV
    @TheHeigouTV2 жыл бұрын

    Hey really nice video! I will buy the C2 but I‘ll wait a little bit longer. Maybe the price will drop. I think the size is perfect for both worlds. But thanks for the Review!

  • @LivLuvCreate
    @LivLuvCreate10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the review. It definitely helped me make my decision. I was able to snag this for just under 800 usd on prime day before it sold out.

  • @jeeman23

    @jeeman23

    10 ай бұрын

    I got it too. How do you like it? I am having a hard time looking at text in the corners of the monitor as it feels like it is too far away and wished this was curved in a bit.

  • @musclehead1992
    @musclehead1992 Жыл бұрын

    It’s on sale for 799 right now

  • @edwin99901

    @edwin99901

    Жыл бұрын

    I dont know anything about tv pricing and how low they get, assuming you do, do you think this tv will go for cheaper than 799 in perhaps a year or 2?

  • @hammond5315

    @hammond5315

    Жыл бұрын

    what site

  • @heberlourenco8533
    @heberlourenco85332 жыл бұрын

    I think I prefer it as a TV than a monitor, nothing against the monitor but as a tv itself it’s looks better

  • @anthonyrandall5999
    @anthonyrandall599911 ай бұрын

    I picked this up last week and there is now a reliable solution to get 4k120 4:4:4 10bit from an M1 mac. There's an anker usb-c to hdmi 2.1 that will allow you to do this with a modifiied firmware loaded onto the adapter that can be found on a macrumors thread.

  • @rsKayiira
    @rsKayiira9 ай бұрын

    Really great review. Could you do other TVs as monitors. This one is great but its quite expensive

  • @Calibretto9
    @Calibretto92 жыл бұрын

    I love the LG OLEDs but that’s just way too big for me (as a monitor). 32” helps me appreciate the value 4K brings but even then, I think 27” is my personal sweet spot.

  • @newbutthunt

    @newbutthunt

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've had every size monitor and 32" seems like it should be the new standard, with 42 would being my sweet spot.

  • @dylanhumphrey2479

    @dylanhumphrey2479

    2 жыл бұрын

    The value of 4K, I feel, can definitely still be appreciated above 32”. Otherwise what’s the point of 4K TVs? 😂

  • @Calibretto9

    @Calibretto9

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dylanhumphrey2479 I was saying I think 32" helps me appreciate the value a little better than 27" (the extra screen real estate let's the 4K shine to my eyes), and so obviously like you said even bigger, even better. We're on the same page.

  • @RoquetteAttaquer
    @RoquetteAttaquer2 жыл бұрын

    I already have the c1 and it’s amazing, no reason for me to upgrade to same tv brand, i would prefer new 42 inch Sony A90K, perfect with my PS5, and the C1 i will use it for my XBOX

  • @vega4k849

    @vega4k849

    2 жыл бұрын

    C1 48 its too big, this 42 is perfect

  • @LiTTleGaBi21
    @LiTTleGaBi212 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always. Nice to know it’s great for gaming but I’m also a big movie watcher. Is it great for that as well? Thinking of waiting for Black Friday to buy either the C1 or C2.

  • @malmjonas
    @malmjonas2 жыл бұрын

    I just love listening to you from Ghana

  • @SpawnPoiint

    @SpawnPoiint

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ah thanks

  • @malmjonas

    @malmjonas

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SpawnPoiint Welcome always. You are a truly honest KZreadr and the very best there is. Everything about your channel is authentic and based on data. It's why I follow you always. Great job mate

  • @greatsoup2803
    @greatsoup28032 жыл бұрын

    ABL is a deal breaker!

  • @christianroman530

    @christianroman530

    Жыл бұрын

    Get a service remote and disable it

  • @Augusto0926
    @Augusto09262 жыл бұрын

    YES!! I WANT THIS!!

  • @Litoh14
    @Litoh142 жыл бұрын

    Man the vertical stand for the laptop, I had no idea those existed, it's fucking brilliant, I went to Amazon right after the video and bought me one of those.

  • @RetroLodge
    @RetroLodge2 жыл бұрын

    I've been very interested in the monitors and TVs, that have been offered lately. Since I have been trying to, upgrade to a 4K TV for a while now. So I can have the full gaming experience, on my ps4 and ps5 (once I am able to buy one) 😁🤔

  • @SapiaNt0mata

    @SapiaNt0mata

    2 жыл бұрын

    ps4 and ps5 are not native 4K. the consoles are weak for native 4K. they are upscale and most of the time the upscaling doesn't reach 4K. the console is weak even to upscale to 4K, and newer games will be more demanding.

  • @gimlet4216
    @gimlet42162 жыл бұрын

    Not worth risking getting burn in when using it for a PC.

  • @Aadilf1

    @Aadilf1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. That's the main thing - you'll get burn-in after a year. Shouldn't be using an OLED as a PC monitor

  • @alexlara5326

    @alexlara5326

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been using the c1 for about a year and a half and not burn in.. take care of your monitor instead of leaving it on all the time . I swear people are so fucking stupid

  • @RUY2323
    @RUY2323 Жыл бұрын

    The best display of all time!!! and that’s a fact!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @smo7089
    @smo70892 жыл бұрын

    I wish I had not missed the previous video, I actually wanted to ask a question and it's probably too late now. I fancy this monitor but my graphic card is only fitting for 1440p. I was wondering if playing a game in 1440p on this 4K display would look... tolerable, or not. In any case I'm glad I found this channel. Stellar reviews.

  • @Dx-so7jm

    @Dx-so7jm

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ive played at 1440p on my 65in CX and it looks much better than 1440p on my 27in pg27uq

  • @plazadepaul

    @plazadepaul

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can always play games in native 4k and use the in-game settings to reduce the resolution to 1440p (resolution scaling). Otherwise 1440p looks better on a 1440p than on a 4k.

  • @meshalm6480
    @meshalm64802 жыл бұрын

    Hello, Thanks for the review. there's an alternative for switching it on and off, and that is "Screen Off", and you can put this option in 'quick access menu'. This way you will not need to switch it on and off every now and then. Excuse my English.

  • @jaegargamer2516
    @jaegargamer25162 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful display

  • @fahadqureshi9220
    @fahadqureshi92202 жыл бұрын

    Amazing!

  • @waleedwk4967
    @waleedwk49672 жыл бұрын

    Awesome 👍