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

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?

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]

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

[nigelslatcher]

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.

[YDBM]

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

[Daeys]

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.

[markh]

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.

[gtd]

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.

[shenalon]

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

[abdulabdulrahman-howj]

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

[mzwakhealpha]

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.

[BScott]

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.

[Primizzle]

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

[jayaswinga]

Lets go another upload. Been waiting for this all week

[colejensen]

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!

[dracoxx]

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

[bepto]

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.

[djmaxzoom]

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

[y_Firebird]

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

[kiteless]

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.

[kishona]

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

[DrakonR]

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.