LG C2 OLED TV Review: Can LG’s newest TV beat its predecessor?

We compare the C2 side-by-side with the C1, and also walk through design, smart TV and the new always on mode.

[nealbethune]

Bought LG C2 65inch OLED in early Jan 2023. Best tv ever. Perfect for movies & high quality tv series. Couple that with a good surround sound system and you don’t get a better experience.

[adamf.]

The best thing about the remote honestly is the branded short cuts buttons on the bottom. That is such a great addition to the remote IMO.

[muaythai]

I just got the c2 for my first oled. I'm really excited for gaming. I should have got the c1 but it's my first one. And I got too excited hopefully it's worth it

[dabblerdeluxe]

burn in is a issue if you use it as a PC monitor, I got it in 3 months from browser elements, youtube red icon etc, never stayed still long so it was just the wear and tear of those pixels .
I got the tv replaced and have ran it for almost a year now without that issue with some safety measures in place.
1: change to firefox so you can f11 auto-hide taskbar(chrome doesn't)
2: use adblock+ and select element block from it to block page elements like the red youtube logo or the profile icon in the top right which remain consistent.
3turn off the tv every 4 hours of usage(more is better) and let it run so the pixel refresh software inside runs

[TypicallyUniqueOfficial]

I still have my CX and I'm gonna use it till it dies.

I love it.

[AJJJ-covd]

Honestly the home menue doesn't bother me at all. I just go right into what I want and ignore everything else. LG Channels is a great feature

[SavedByZero]

The C2 appears to be the safe pick for 2022 but the consensus so far has been that the S95B (and presumably the A95K) QD OLED offers a significant improvement. Looking forward to seeing these displays go head-to-head.

[epicsum]

Planning to buy this TV during Black Friday

[tgc]

I bought a 55” Samsung KU6300 when I first got out of school. It was the best TV I could afford at the time and it’s been a solid TV for me for almost 6 years but I moved recently and decided it was time to upgrade and the more I learn about these OLEDs the more I feel like I’ve really been missing out. I just ordered a 77” C2 so I’m pretty excited to see how big of a difference it really is from a 6 year old Budget LCD.

[mrgold]

I have a wall mounted 48C2 in my office with my desk near the TV. I have dual monitors for my computer with a HDMI to the 48C2 for a 3rd screen. I have the Sonos Beam soundbar with rear surrounds, Logitech speakers on the computer, and Bose QC-45 Bluetooth headphones. Zero issues using the 48C2 as a 3rd monitor, watching streaming services, or watching Xfinity cable TV. Very easy to switch between audio depending on what I need to do day or night. I was going to pick the 42C2; but, the 48C2 was cheaper on Amazon.

[benhaze]

Oh boy this new era we are living in... Half way through the review before a TV quality is being brought up :(

[michaelmora]

The C1 remote is by far my favorite. Extremely responsive and easy to use. If the c2 remote is similar, not sure what there is to complain about.

[CrazeOldScooL]

I just bought C2 it's incredible. My first oled TV for the price it's more worth than other brands

[GMan-pior]

I just purchased the 83" model. I cant wait for it to be installed later this week. It is a replacing a 75" Samsung that crapped out after only 6 years. Very disappointed in Samsung and have been told many good things about this LG so fingers crossed!

[GUY-on-Earth]

Thanks David Katzmeyer, that review was 🔥

[retrosoul]

No mention that LG downgraded bfi (black frame insertion) on this model compared to the C1, and it's even more of a downgrade from the CX? No more bfi at 120hertz is a problem, we're supposed to strive for improvement not regression. I hope the other competitors can deliver in this area, still waiting for crt level motion quality to exist...outside of crts, which mine aren't going to last forever.

[techandy]

Buy the C1 over the C2 in 2022 it’s worth it for the price


Samsung S96b QD OLED is the way to go for best picture quality if u got the budget

[SloppyPlatypus]

The remote and UI are the worst part about my C1. But I literally only spend 5 seconds using the UI so its no where near a deal breaker.

[loupasternak]

This tv looks amazing on my $400 TCL 555.

[zacwohlfarth]

Love the LG remote. Super easy to type with!