LG 42" C2 OLED Setup - Should YOU Buy One?
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- čas přidán 12. 06. 2024
- LG's C2 OLED is an absolute monster of a display. Using it as the main monitor in the setup has been quite an experience! Is it really that game changing?
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Watched you for the first time last year with your 48” C1 review. Quality of the editing and insight you provide is genuinely great. Keep developing your craft brotha!
Wow, you should have way more subscribers than you currently do. Every aspect of this video easily rivals top tech CZcamsrs. 10/10.
So should I lol
Been using the LG OLED A1 TV as a monitor for my main workstation for almost a year now. Even tho the model I chose is a bit large with 55" (bought it as a TV in the first place) and the A1 is the absolut base model for an LG OLED, its just so awesome to use as your everyday screen. Using a TV and pairing it with fancy zones (in case you're running Windows) gives you so much freedom in the way you dissect your screen and arrange windows. Then on top, the 4k OLED panels just make colorful icons on mostly dark screens in editors and terminals so pleasent to look at. I will definitely look out for a 42" OLED model in case I'm in need of a display in the future.
Can you share some tips as to "OSH" of working with an OLED TV as a PC monitor for daily work (browser, outlook, excel and other desktop apps) plus gaming? Any tips on how to prevent possible burn-in etc.?
Good video but you absoluty didn mentioned the Auto Brightness Limiter (ABL). Why? Thats the most annoyhing thing and it dims really hard when using a white document.
I think using this as a monitor is ridiculous but if your only problem with it is the ABL well there's a way to disable it
@@amokana you cant disable it! You can do this only in the hidden menu... you´ll loose youre warranty if you disable it there.
I am thinking of buying it for color grading with davinci resolve, does the ABL interfere in using it as grading monitor?
If we disable it via hidden menu does it harm the TV which is why some people say you loose warranty?
@@RanjanSharma2001 It doesn't harm the TV, it just makes it more likely to get burn-in. But if you're using lots of other methods to prevent burn-in you should be ok.
I I am using this for games so I have not really been bothered by ABL you you should know that there is a way to turn it off with a LG service remote or with a special Software on your phone.
Absolutely loving my C2 42!
It’s an awesome display!
First time watching your channel. Solid video and audio quality, good speaking pace and very engaging charisma. I'll be back for more! 🙂
Thank you! Happy to hear 🤓
Just bought a 42' C2 based on this, primarily for gaming. Excellent review.
should i get one xD
@@kudohlol9379 YES! I play Cod WZ on it and it's way better than I expected ... the picture clarity is mind boggling!
I bought it last week and love it, its the perfect monitor for me.
I use the C1 48, will "downgrade" to the C2 42 inch. I'm sure it will be $800-$1000 by end of year. That's probably when I'll pull the trigger.
Congrats on your purchase - may it bring you many many years of joy.
Also update: C2 42 was $1000 today at bestbuy, open box $800. I copped. 42 inches is much better for monitor use.
Great video. Thx. Quick question. What desk are you using?
Excellent video quality and information! Would you mind sharing what brand/model desk you are using?
I have an lgcx 55 I bought ahead for my ps5 and movies and sports. I love it. Now I just got me a gaming pc. I've been using my cx for it but I want something just for pc gaming. The c2 is at the top of my list.
Great vid. What is the desk you're using?
No word on text clarity during office use?
What about the TV not being able to go into stand by, like a proper monitor? What do you do? Switch it on and off all the time? Do these things still take 30 seconds to boot up?
I remember 17yrs ago when I connected my Vizio flatscreen TV before smart TVs to my desktop and how my friends were amazed.
What are the dimensions of the desk? That part was left out and could be very useful.
This is the best display I've ever had. I never wanna look at another IPS/matte screen again 😅
Do you also use this C2 for work/office/productivity ?
I'm personally afraid of burn-in and poor text clarity as I'm working with Photoshop, After FX... around 15 hours a day and I have fixed panels and still images opened at the same position for weeks. I do hesitate between this LG oled 42" C2 and the 32" Gigabyte IPS M32U.
Could you please give a feedback/your impressions about it ?
@@exxo7 No. I use the C2 for many things but primarily for Gaming and YT. You have to consider the ABL and auto dimming, pixel layout and text clarity, gloss screen. It will dim with bright/static objects, the text has a pinky outline on white backgrounds and gloss can be an issue in certain lit environments. Burn in I wouldn't not be too concerned with it has many thing built in for it and I'm sure you will be taking some time out during your day =). ASBL can be turned off with a service remote which makes a huge difference to the random auto dimming. But the image clarity and OLED colors and HDR are unmatched vs IPS and the IPS glow. I love it and can overlook these small issues as it's that good but the C2 is primarily made for gaming and content, maybe you should look into the AW QD-OLED 3440x1440 UW which will be better for productivity and I heard it has better text clarity. It would be cool if they came in 38" 3840x1600 size but they don't. But they will cost more as they are "gaming" monitors, like ASUS's version of the C2 panel, the C2 however goes on sale very often...LG just seems to give these things away!
Well, in fact I'm not a big fan of the latest Alienware, I prefer flat screens over curved and for my use 2160 px is far better (720 px difference with this 1440).
I'm living in Marseille (France) and the price difference is clearly in favor of the C2 (which I prefer anyway), the M32U is obviously even cheaper.
Actually I have a 65" oled Panasonic since few years and I really love it. I'm slightly colorblind and I'll admit that I'm more focused in contrast than in "real" colors... and now I'm really used to oled quality and contrast :)
In the office, I'm using two 24" FHD 120hz VA screens and I wanted to replace them with a bigger one (or add a third one as my main monitor). I have a PS5 in the living room (connected to my oled in HDMI 2.1) but I'm not playing on my PC anymore and I'm not really watching movies in the office... that's why I'm not so sure of the C2 in my case.
The Gigabyte M32U offers a built-in KVM switch which could be helpfull as I could connect my second PC station with the same keyboard and mouse (and give the screen to a friend).
The text clarity is far better and there's no need to baby-sit an IPS monitor. Moreover, this M32U is advised by Rtings for 12 different uses (and mainly mine).
...but as you said earlier, the contrast is pretty limited compared to an oled. The size is 10" smaller. I could still plug my PS5 on it and enjoy PC games "if I want to restart playing on PC" (well, I haven't touched my PS5 since 6 month now), I could also watch movies on this C2 if my wife is using the Panasonic and my kids my old plasma but if it's happening it'll be very very occasionally.
(M32U is also advised for PS5 and PC gaming).
In the end, I'm still lost and couldn't find the perfect screen without spending too much 😅
@@exxo7 The AW would have been cool a display few years ago but the resolution is not high enough for me personally and I don't care for curved screens too much, they are way too aggressive these days and matte coating ruin color pop. I gamed on a 28" 4K from late 2014 to 2016 and got on 34" 3440x1440 to a 38" 3840x1600 and never wanted to go 16:9 or lower rez again (I don't care what the PPI calculation say) but my 55" CX convinced me to wait for a 42" 4K OLED as once you experience it you throw away you IPS monitor like I did...I stopped using my "Gaming" IPS monitor for over a year and it sat there only for YT content, until I got the 42" C2. The gloss panel is nice and is a pleasure to look at. To me the text is not an issue. I also find it more that bright enough while retaining deep blacks and not becoming washed out or glowy like IPS panels and why I'm against matte coating on other OLEDs. I love it and will praise it to get more people to experience OLED. But if your main goal is productivity and non gaming/content, then I'm not sure this would be the correct display if you intent to use it for hours a day...on top of ABL/ASBL, text clarity over white backgrounds and potential burn in, when your PC goes to sleep I find unless I turn the C2 on FIRST you most likely will not wake the display and be forced to reboot. This work around 100% works and I'm used to it now but again it's something you don't have to worry about with DP. But OLED is slowly getting bigger and bigger in the PC market and we are stating to see more and more sizes/Hz/models, it can only get better.
I think and I hope that oled is going to invade computer monitor's market really soon ;)
For now, I'll have to stick with a good old IPS or I'll take the risk of having a beautiful screen which might burn... cruel dilemma ! :D
Tomorrow in France starts the January sales... I guess I'll choose the one that'll be the best deal ;)
(...unless there's no particular discount on one of the two screens).
another great video just found you today, loving your chill vibration
Thanks dude!
Great clip. Nice closure. Thanks
Great video, nice shots and voice, feels like you have way more subscribers.
clean review… definitely subscribing
Me personally, I prefer my 34" Ultrawide for work (I am a software engineer). I tried the 42" C2 and it just felt a little bit big (too high and wide) for my eyes as well as my productivity needs. However, I use it for general media consumption and gaming - IT IS THE BEST FOR GAMING (especially FPS - in particular, COD WZ)
I 100% agree. I tested C2 side by side in duplicate mode, and the problem with C2 its pixel density a differs from IPS panel. The diods of IPS have less space between them, hence it's easier to focus on text and small details, whereas C2 has a bit more sparse placed diods (with more black space between them). That's why even cursor looks more defined on IPS. It's not readily apparent, but it's harder to focus on text on C2 than on IPS.
I use C2 for games and movies, IPS can't match it, but work a good old IPS much more comfortable for eyes. For a couple of hours browsing C2 would suffice, but not for 6-8 hours day work
C2 has troubles displaying thin black lines, whereas white text and details are easier. So a dark more could be a solution to improve readability
First timer here, great video mate love the vibe
Agree with you one thing i hate with gaming monitors is the anti glare, it makes everything look washed out. Wish there is more glossy gaming monitors
I got a lg c1 65 inch a few months ago and love it didnt realize there was a c2
I bought yesterday and I love it 😻
I got this one for under £1000 and I think it was a pretty great deal. I needed better HDR and the gaming features was well worth it.
Too bad they removed black frame insertion on C2. Unlike C1.
@@fynkozari9271 for 120hz I believe
@@sonnyvillani9011 c1 also 120hz.
It needed or needs better HDR?
@@WinrichNaujoks hdr1000 is the true hdr. Most monitors have lower than 1000.
I've been talking about glossy displays since 2008 when I got my first MacBook and every PC manufacturer had a matte display. in 2014 I got the iMac 5k and it changed the game. Fast forward to 2022 and the internet JUST figured out that glossy displays are simply better for image quality and professional work. Gamers for example HATE IT when I bring this up but it's just true. I hope more monitor manufacturers realize that in the coming years.
Yea your right when I got my first ever IMac I was blown over by the clarity and inky blacks ..
never looked back after that display ..
if glossy was better it would be on every display, it’s jus dumb marketing cause even my iphone’s blacks are actually black while my monitor is just hazy from one photon of light or sum 😑
Yea, I accidentally bought a glossy screen monitor when I build my first pc in the late 2000’s and I remember seeing my friends monitors thinking the matte screens looked terrible.
same here
Matte is typically used on TVs for glare. Why would you want to accidentally glance at a reflection of yourself when marathoning through 3 seasons of your favorite show?
how are you putting up with ABL during productivity?
had mine for about a week now and I'd recommend it. got it from best buy for around 1100
Hi man in the process of looking for an upgrade to my pc monitor! I never owned an oled so was leaning towards trying one! I do not game, I basically do alot of brwsing, youtube vids, looking at photos etc! My options were LG 48GQ900 and LG 48 C2, can you give me your recommendation?
Been keeping my eye on this model. Being so thin will I still be able to you a swinging arm?
how do you not have more subs, great channel!
Great vid! Can I ask where that shimmer screensaver is from, please?
thank you for a good video buddy ! Gonna pick up a C3 42 to try it out ! have the 48 and its massive ! To massive - so didnt used it for my desktop.
Is 42 inch a good size for living room? I want to use it as a TV not a PC monitor. My living room size is around 12-14 feet
this is the first sponsor add i actually liked. fluid made into the rest of the video without over dramatic it. i usuly skip sponser stuff but not this one. made me wanna buy these speakers :D
Glad to hear you liked it! I'm not really a big fan of sponsored content myself, so when I find something that's actually legit I think it's a win win mentioning it.
@@SpecterTech you did it so well 🤩 glad to see youtubers also dislike sponsering
Thanks for the video. I am leaning towards lg c2 42" for my use (30% coding, 40% photo-video editing, 20% entertainment, 10% movies). A quick question, I've 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 MacBook pro to different HDMI and display at the same time.
Been loving my 48 C2 for the past 6 months. When those 1440p oled monitors become cheaper I will definitely get one
The 1440p oled are trash. No HGIG and matte coating is very bad.
@@ACFUN34 yeah i think it needs to be tweaked since this is the first wave of 1440p oled monitors. Hopefully in the next couple years the prices get better and quality gets better
@@Bdot888 Yep. I had the LG 27 inch oled and i had to return it because the picture quality is not on par with my LG CX .
Open Box-Excellent condition from Best Buy for $765.99. It was too cheap not to buy! Even with Best Buy additional 2yr warranty I only paid $900 for this. I REALLY wanted the monitor versions like LG 48GQ900 or ASUS pg42uq but for the price and glossy screen the LG C2 was too good to pass up for me.
Sir you got ripped. Today at Costco it was on sale (still is til the end of the weekend) for $899 + includes 5year warranty.
@@rami4210 Cool. I've had mine for weeks and it's been great. Enjoy!
@@rami4210 brother now you just got ripped I just got a refurbed one for $460 lol
@@technic where did u get it?
@@Foolwithouthumility Woot has refubished ones on sale and then the capital on shopping extension has a special offer for 30% cashback
Hello! Can you tell me pls whats your wallpaper ?
Great vídeo btw . Keep going . Im using that model as a monitor and its great .
Hello, what is your standing desk? Could you share a link please? I'm looking for white one like yours. Thanks.
Great review, you deserve to watch and subscribe
Thinking about getting the C2 42inch and a standing desk just so I can raise it to make it eye level when I game with my PS5.
Getting a mount will probably be cheaper as well unless you always wanted a standing desk.
What depth is your desk and do you have a link to where you bought it?
I have a 55in lg b6 oled my first oled from 7 years ago still going strong with minor burn in and I just bought a 65in lg g3 which I love for movies but hate gaming on big tv so I ordered the 42in lg c3 I can’t wait for it to come in
great video just wondering here, what about the greenish tint in black screens that i am seeing. kinda distracting.
How is text on a C2? I do a lot of powerpoint and excel for finance, and I'm trying to understand how it works with that and if I'm at increased risk of burn-in using it all day with things like Outlook and Microsoft Teams open most of the day
Should I buy it for my work (2D design) and Ps5 gaming ?
I bought my 48" C1 6 months ago (first used March 3/22) as a PC monitor and I currently have 2700 hrs as at Sept 7/22 with no burn in.
The C1 does a minor pixel refresh after 4 hours of powered on time when you turn it off...so I usually turn mine off every 4 - 6 hours for approximately 10 - 15 minutes through out the day.
At the 2000 hr mark, my C1 had me do a major pixel refresh which took longer but I think was less than 1 hour long.
I use my 48" C1 for approx 15 hrs a day everyday for PC functions, gaming, streaming, etc.
I am so glad the C1 did not have a 42" version or I would have bought that instead but I love having the larger 48" monitor.
I have absolutely none of the issues some people claim to encounter using such a large screen as a PC monitor.
Same. To EVERYTHING haha. Best upgrade I've done in years.
Where can I see some pics of your setup mate, considering the c1 48 vs this c2 42 featured here?
I got the 48 c1 November last year - sitting @ 4300 hours - I daily drive for work (lots of static content) - But im sure to have a low oled brightness setting for this - switch everything to dark backgrounds - hide the task bar - and be sure to switch it up at least every hour - then at night its gaming and movies - I picked up an extended warranty for mine - but be sure to check it if you get one now - a lot of retailers have updated these to exclude screen burn. Besides that - Its the best upgrade you can do on your pc - paired with a RTX 3080 - I feel like i live in the future.
@@swadeisno1 pics of your setup mate?
@@PhillyTTT Just what i had to hand - i got a desk upgrade incoming with a nicer tabletop - and excuse my cable mess - My c1 is mounted to a Ergotron HX arm - and i move the desk away from the wall to gain those valuable inches (new desk should make this better)
Off topic, but where can I find that orange light bar in the corner?
I have been using the same Samsung 49" 4k KS8000 as my main monitor attached to a 27" iMac since 2016 and its great. I agree, glossy is better.
What about the reports that this monitor is using an older panel?
no headphone jack 🤔 How do I hook up my headphones to it? (I'm hooking up my 4k blu ray to the tv as well)
Dayummm what a great review!!
Do you feel any neck issues while working for long hours...?
Great review, I own a C2 55 and a MacPro M1 witch render image perfectly. These are great monitor or TV
Too bad that most of this reviews does not do the Chroma Sub Sampling check.
Would be great if could confirm whether is this display able to display 4:4:4 for Chroma Sub Sampling.
1:38 That screensaver is awesome
What's your experience with any text fringing?
Making a closet turned office and 42inch is the largest without risking bumping my vanatoo t1 encores with my room near always dim or no lights think this will be close too perfect as I can get
I have the 48” and it’s insane.
So want one of these but a 32 inch version
He as a CZcamsr reminds me of Dave2D. Hope to see this channel grow exponentially. :)
Nice content, subscribed.
Great job!
The best tv for a bedroom or office, dual purpose tv/monitor.
Are you using the M1 Mac mini? Why not upgrade to Mac Studio?
What is the brand of the standing desk that he is using?
You have to sit at least 33.5" from the monitor to not see pixels. How to not tire out your eyes when using this monitor?
Is it good for Video Editing and After Effects VFXs?
thank you for yr video. Personally I have a LG 42 EVO as my main display. I was afraid to do it.. Today t is way beyond my expectations and I could not dream better. it is not too big honestly. Should you have to edit video and moreover HDR content this is absolutely amazing.
Do I need a remote to turn it on?
How you keep your wires so clean
Just picked up one on Amazon. On sale now for $896.99
What is your desktop brand ?
What Is The Width And Depth Of Your Table In Cm?
Appreciated this review as an option. Have a 4090 i9 13900 64gddr5 on the way. Have been using a 25 OMEN 240hz 1080. Stoked about legit 4k gaming... and need a monitor. Concerned about production / daily computing... and screen burn in. Too much money to throw away ina year. Thoughts? Thanks.
you bought "4090 i9 13900 64gddr5", so np spending 1000 bucks on a monitor
I have the LG C1 48" that I use as my monitor. I've had it about a year and I haven't had any burn in issues. Just use the right settings and you should be good.
@@KadMac25 what are these "right settings"? i just bought a c2 and will be arriving this weekend. i need to know some precautions. enlighten me with your wisdom sensei.
@@ninja.saywhat Nice! Congrats on the C2. Set your OLED Pixel Brightness to 45 or lower. Set the Screen Brightness to 45 or lower. Turn on OLED Panel Care settings so that Screen Move is on, Adjust Logo Brightness is High, and Care Recommendations is on. After that, just make sure you run your screensaver after a few minutes on your PC. Maybe consider hiding the task bar and use an animated wallpaper or black background if you really want to be careful. Should be set!
1:34 Video? Wallpaper? Link? LOOKS AMAZING FOR OLED
The main problem lays in MacOS (software), it doesn't allow to get 4k 120hz over Type-C -> HDMI 2.1 on LG OLED screen. Apple should fix that!
They won't do it before they upgrade their own pro display xdr.
@@IwinMahWay It's purely software restriction or bug since I have dual boot and Windows can output 120hz 4k with the same hardware.
Dude stop using apple, it's trash
Where can I find those backgrounds at 2:53 ? Wallpaper engine?
I hope LG brings out a wider version of the LG Dualup so that you could split the screen in half and be able to consume wide screen content with more diagonal inches. It's a cool concept that I want to invest into but I don't want to have to own two screens, one for work & one for play.
Alright you showed Spider-Man I'm sold lol this panel looks amazing though :D I do wish it was a hair smaller though like an even 40 inch would be better I feel it is a tad squished but it looks good.
did they fix image retaliation/ image burn in
can someone plz tell me how to get that lightstick he has in the corner?
A shout-out for the Mac Mini seems appropriate.
48GQ900 or C2 42 for PC use/media ?
can an i9 and 4090 run this as a screen without issue?
Forget the monitor what mouse pad is that?
Does the C2 have 1440p support? It sure if i missed it in case Specter said it or not but I need to know.
I believe it supports ultrawide resolutions in its menu but you can set custom resolutions in the Nvidia and AMD graphics software. I don't know how accurate it would be compared to a native 1440p monitor. I have also heard that if you use the TV frequently with black bars that they can "burn-in" and look faded over time.
Hey. What’s that lamp in the back called?
price is 650$ now in Thailand!! Grab it today.
Does it have usb-c with display support? For connecting MacBook pro for display.
Nope just 4 x HDMI 2.1. Get something like the gigabyte m28u if you're really needing USBC displayport
Great video. I have a 55" LG C9 for my regular TV. I'm debating between this 42" or the Alienware QD-OLED UW 1440p monitor. Going to be tough to decide. This seems like a better overall value. It just comes down to viewing distance for me and making that work.
They’re a few videos out there debating LG’s C2 42” vs Alienware’s QD. A lot of them recommended the LG’s C2 42”because it’s brighter and it gives you a better immersive state of viewing potential, plus you get a T.v out of it when you just want to kick back from gaming. I own a C2 42” as a monitor which is powered by the RTX 3090 Ti and its flawless. Also recently bought the C2 55” for the Ps5, couldn’t be happier.
The C3 is around the corner, so maybe don”t rush into your purchases just yet.
LG OLED is better overall for gaming experience.
I have up to 18 ft of viewing distance, should i go with a large 65inch or with a smaller desktop setup? which is best?
@@preddy4100 QD oled doesnt have the inky blacks that W-OLED can get, but its all about what your use case is and if you have the space for such a large screen.
How is the text for using with a M1 MacBook Pro?
Is that good for graphic designers and 3d artists?!
Link to the standing desk please?
You can find it for $999 now- what a deal! I agree if the stand was adjustable that would be welcomed. Nice review.
Got it for $899 on black Friday. Definitely worth it
@@HighDesertDA I just ordered one on Amazon for $796. It's arriving this weekend ☺ Newegg has the same price for it as well. I remember seeing that price during the Black Friday-Cyber Monday weekend but never bought into it as I knew it's gonna go down further. The price may even go lower later this month and in late January when these companies realize that they didn't sell that much because of the downed economy.
@@ninja.saywhat thanks for the heads up. Just got a price match 👍🏻
I love mine...one of the best investments I ever made.. this thing is amazing 42inch is the perfect size for gaming
investments? 🤣
@@ninja.saywhat What's wrong with calling it investment? It's something you look at for hours a day and costs hundreds of dollars. It's not a small purchase for most people and it will be in use for many many years to come. It will bring you satisfaction and joy for the money you spend on it. There's absolutely nothing wrong with calling it investment.
@@zxbc1 investments supposed to make you money. i understand that some people uses the term metaphorically but most folks nowadays just completely have no clue to the real definition of it. you hear people say investment when they purchase a car? as soon as you drive it out of the lot, it loses it's significant value right away. calling it an investment is pretty much an oxymoron.
@@ninja.saywhat Let people have fun. My goodness, the time spent explaining your position on that could have been used for so many better things. So many.
where did you get your desk???
I got my 42" under 800 on Amazon Prime day just now.
I already got a 65" and use it for console usage or controller for my PC. But my 42" will replace my 1440p monitor I have. I can't leave Oled, it's essential now.
Orange eye color! Cool.