Great video and explanation of why you prefer your PC monitor over the C1 however for me PC gaming never completely satisfied me until I switched from my 27" PC gaming monitor to the 48" C1 as a PC monitor...now my PC gaming experience is like my console gaming experience but without having to choose between fidelity mode vs performance mode. I love gaming on the C1 so much...it reminds me of my 10 year old 64" Samsung plasma but with better specs. 3 years ago I had switched my console gaming from the plasma to a 64" 4k HDR LED however now I moved both my PS5 and switch dock from the TV room to my desk, so all my gaming is in one location. Sitting closer to the 48" C1 (in addition to it's superior picture quality and specs) makes up for going from a 65" TV to a 48" TV... I point that out because screen size was the motivating factor why I switched from a 27" PC gaming monitor to a 48" TV used as a PC monitor, so it sounds as if I am contradicting myself by going from a 65" to a 48" TV.
I just wanted to say that I love this channel! Keep up the great content! 👍 I recently purchased the 77" LG C1 OLED and it's amazing! Around the same time, I also bought the Samsung G7 gaming monitor, which I returned and replaced with the 48" LG C1 OLED. I prefer to game at my desk on the 48" and watch TV shows/movies on the 77". Thanks for helping me decide to upgrade to the LG C1 OLED TV's. I have no regrets 😌.
I bought a 65" LG B8 a few years back, similar to the C8/C9. It has been AMAZING. No burn-in, and a fantastic image that will pull you in like no other. I'll never have anything other than LG OLED. I would love to have a new C2...But I just can't make sense of it with the B8 still working great. Go LG OLED...you won't regret it. ESPECIALLY as a gamer.
Been using the 42 inch C2 for a few days, I use it as a tv but it's amazing regardless. It's my first OLED tv and I'm glad I bought. The picture quality is amazing and everything looks smooth.
After watching several videos of yours, I bought LG C2 42" 2 days back. To be honest I am using it with my Legion 5 pro. I have never been happier. This is probably the best purchase I made this year. :) Your videos helped a lot as well. I am planning to get ps5 by the end of the year so that serves the purpose of gaming as well.
Wow thank you for the comparison between 27" and 42", I'm looking to upgrade from 27 and this is really helpful. This does make me realize 42" is still kinda big for my small room, and I should opt for 32" or 34" instead.
I haven’t even watched this video yet, I am still on the ad page and paused the ad to write this. THIS video is EXACTLY what I needed. I came to UA-cam to find some comparisons of these exact two displays because I own the GP950 currently and love it but have wanted to play some story mode games with a little bit bigger of a display and I also want to know if the GP950 has bad brightness issues or what not. Whenever I play red dead on it, when it becomes night time I feel like I can’t see squat on my screen! I want to know if that’s a game issue or my display’s issue. Anyways, can’t wait to watch this video. It’s literally the exact video I came to find today and it just popped up on my discover page first thing! Love you man!
That's awesome, thank you. I know the issue you mean, that's the black/contrast levels. Any dark scenes are a struggle on the GP950. If you want story driven and better quality, the C2 will blow you away. But the GP950 is very, very good.
@@SpawnPoiint thank you for the reply, this helps me a lot! I finished the video and I fall where you do! I really enjoy story mode games but I am heavier into FPS games and I need that smaller sized monitor. That’s great to know about the black light issues on the gp950. I have loved this monitor but this was the first time I have seen it struggle and it made me question it. This video was excellent! Keep up the awesome videos!
@@mashal4826 If you only play story line games and do not care about FPS games…the GP950 will do great without a doubt and perform amazingly but that 42” C2 OLED will be an even better experience all around and be more immersive. But it’s all about what you prefer, if you like a smaller display then the GP950 is perfect!
Your videos are absolutely fantastic man, you are my go to guy for tech. I too have the LG27GP950 and the LG C2 42” and seeing them compared and contrasted like this is the perfect video for me. I’m loving the C2 and that’s what I have for my desk setup it’s amazing.
I've been using 43" 4K TVs as computer monitors since 2016. I think it's the sweet spot for 4K monitor use. My current TV is the Samsung Q60R 43". I tried the 43" QN90B, but fuzzy text and motion blur was a deal breaker. I'm now waiting for some reviews of the new Sony X85K 43". The LG 42" OLED is on my list, but I'm concerned about burn-in which ruined my 55" LG OLED a couple years ago. Great video, mate!!
Great video and break down of the pros and cons of the C1 TV vs the LG UltraGear PC monitor and why you personally prefer the PC gaming monitor over the C1 TV. 2 months ago I switched from a MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD 27" 1440p IPS 165Hz gaming monitor to a 48" C1 TV and I love it!!! My PC gaming experience is now like console gaming but without having to choose between fidelity mode vs performance. I do not play multiplayer so 120 fps is enough for me...what I love about the C1 are the size and quality of the picture. I love gaming on the C1 so much that I moved both my PS5 and switch dock from my 65" 4k HDR LED in the tv room to my desk, so now all my gaming is in one location. btw - I use a very large harvest dining room table as my desk so I have plenty of space for such a large monitor.
I chose the 48" C1 as it's marked way down right now. Best decision I've ever made, and I've been flip flopping between screens for a couple years now. HDR gaming on these is out of this world, definitely feels next gen. Edit - I did wall mount it and its roughly 50" from my eyes which is the sweet spot. Would definitely not recommend for any distance closer than that
That's exactly what I did. The LG 48" C1 2021 model is about $900. After Nov 2022, the LG 42" C2 should be considerably marked down in price. And by that time, competitors will have their own OLED models out for XMAS.
@streamx3m If people buy OLED monitors with display ports, the manufacturers will notice. Buy XMAS; you should see a better selection of OLED monitors. That's a virtue of capitalism -it responds very quickly to consumer demand.
@streamx3m OLED's response time is much more quicker than LCD's, that's why 60 on the OLED feels smoother since OLEDs can switch to the next frame almost instantly
@streamx3m not in game mode. It's likely the pixel response time. 30hz is awful on OLED and playable on LCD . 60hz and above though is smoother on an OLED.
The unspoken advantage with the C2 with PC is the ability to game in windowed/borderless windowed mode. Just game at 1440p windowed mode if fullscreen at 4k is too big. You'll also have extra screen real estate for other apps like browser and other utilities. You really can't do this with a tiny 27" 4k screen since it's too small!
I don't understand either why people never get this... If it weren't for the reflections I would have bought and mounted it to an arm ages ago - that way you can move it a bit closer for 4x21" productivity or fully extend the arm for sim games with desk-mounted joysticks while sitting further away or move it far back for 2K borderless (or fullscreen non-scaled/non-interpolated) FPS gaming... - owner of a 65" C9 and EIZO S-PVA monitors. Edit: You can also play ultrawide 32:9 (3840x1080) in the bottom and run Discord and OBS and whatever in the upper part ofc...
I have a C2. It needs to be mounted flat on the wall really, Also, my desk is about 60cm deep. But for me, it's perfect. It's just so beautiful. My 4k monitor with HDR looks nowhere near as good as this screen. Also, that display was 144hz and this is 120hz. I don't know how or why, but the frame rates are just so much smoother. Maybe thats a HDMI 2.1 vs Display Port thing... Those blacks do ALOT for image quality/clarity. I completely understand those who think it's too big though. It won't be to everyone's taste. But if you feel like you would enjoy this, you will most definitely not be disappointed.
Another great video, I think that the new lg ultra gear 32gq950 might be perfect for you. Its slightly bigger than the gp950 and the new display tech which ive seen in person looks phenomenal. Plus the new design without the red legs and back looks stunning. I think that should def be one worth reviewing. Amazing job as always.
I’m also thinking about getting the new 32 ultra gear with the new purplish design finish. I think it looks stunning, however I would like the idea of a 27-inches version also.
@@kRiMAnz yeah 32 is okay for 1440p but 25-27 1440p looks extremely crisp. I hope lg keeps up like they did with the gp series and makes a 27inch 1440p version. They ha e a 27 1080p one but anything past 25 for 1080p looks prehistoric.
Using this very 42 inch LG screen at the moment and find it amazing for gaming and productivity to be honest. Add in the fact that its a very good TV in my home office when required and its an easy win over my previous monitor. No eye strain either I am glad to say
Your videos always look and sound so clean and crispy! I’ve also been debating this, because I tried gaming on a 27 inch monitor, and while I liked it better for FPS games, but for single player games, it just ruined my experience compared to my OLED TV.
I like my 48in C1 for gaming more so than any other gaming monitor I have had. The instant responsiveness and true blacks are fantastic plus the 120hz. Plus it has both G-Sync and Freesync so I'm not limiting myself to only one brand of GPU anymore.
Thanks for a nice review. The key to succes doing FPS gaming on a TV like the C2 is to use a customer resolution and disable scalling so that it don't fill up the entire screen. Now, it will mean a bit lower resolution but no need to head turning to see that AWP guy hiding in Dust :) You can also use something like LG Companion to automatically wake the monitor and put it to sleep as the computer does the same thing. That also solves the problem of the remove turning on all LG TVs in the room.
Love each and every single one these videos. The setups you create are just amazing. The video production is so good! Love the content man. Keep it up!
If you are going back to your 27" gp950, can I have your 43" C2 please?? Haha but seriously, great video! Your content is always on point. These types of comparisons are super helpful for dudes that change their setups all the time like me.
I got the LG C2 48” in my bed room. I sit 2 meters away at a desk with keyboard n mouse and play MW2 & GT7 on PS5 also hooked up a Bose 900 Atmos soundbar. BLOWN AWAY EVERY TIME I TURN IT ALL ON!😍😍😍😍😍 Looking to get the gp950 27” for my bedroom desk at work!
I totally agree about the relevance of the kind of games you play. I've tested many monitors for my PC setup, and ended buying a 48 C1. I have a pretty big desk, and got my C1 wall mounted, so distances are not really an issue. After all this monitors, and being able to confirm that (i) I don't play online very often and (ii) I play mostly RPG, racing, fighting and story driven games, the 48" C1 became the "forever monitor". And if I want to play on the couch, I go to my 55" C1. With that TV setup I can move my consoles from my living to my desk and back. I am now convinced that my "forever monitor" is not gonna be there forever, but only until the 42" C2 arrives to my country, but has been a superior partner. Great review and approach mate. Keep it up!
I recently switched to a 42" C2 OLED from a three 27" monitor setup and I absolutely love it. It was on sale for $899 and I thought that was a great price for what would be a very large screen as compared to other PC monitors around the same size. The LG companion app you can find online helps to turn the TV into a monitor by allowing it to turn on and shut down when the PC does the same, as well as setting the screen to sleep after so many minutes of no mouse/keyboard/controller input.
Great video! I'm torn as just like you I've always preferred playing on a monitor. I currently have a Predator X27P which is fantastic for PC but I've switched over to console so want to replace this with an HDMI 2.1 monitor. I was very interested in the Eve Spectrum as I like the fact it doesn't scream gaming monitor but you only have to read the endless complaints in their forums about delays to shipping which has put me off. Heart says 42 as nothing comes close to OLED but have a feeling I would regret the bigger size.
@@SpawnPoiint Hello mate, thought I would give you a quick update. I picked up a 42 C2 last week but it’s going back. Superb tv but pretty poor as a monitor. Found it quite dark and as I use dark mode the ABL would constantly kick in when I was composing emails which annoyed me. Text was also not very sharp. I have a GP950 arriving tomorrow 👍
Fantastic review, so on point with everything. I know you know I own both the GP950 and the C2 42” like you. I love the C2 42”. Love the glossy OLED but I think I’m going back to the GP950 for gaming. I would give the tv to my kids but they don’t take care of their stuff. That’s way too much money for now they use their tv. I might return it to LG.
The thing with smaller screen is you can VESA mount it and literally move it closer to your eyes, and it'll take up more of your vision. So even 27" panel can get more "immersive" this way. A bigger screen on the other hand, requires you to have a bigger desk if you want it to look smaller. But assuming that screen size don't matter, well, OLED is the way to go. It's simply a superior tech overall.
You might get more eye strain that way though. The further away something is the less the muscles inside your eyeball have to stretch the lens in the front of your eye to focus it.
Both. I run dual monitor setup, 32" Samsung G7 and will be adding the 42" in the coming week. Your advice was super valuable as I was struggling deciding between the 48" and the 42", and while I have the desk space for both, you're right, for those games I want on a "big TV" I'll go to my 65" OLED and couch. So 42" for the desk it is.
Now this is the video I wanted to see. Hard to find a good size relativity video, though my decision is between 42" and 48" OLED... I think 45" would be perfect but I'm going with 42". It will just be sitting on my dresser using PS5. Thanks!
Found another Rebirth lover. Best game-mode in years, much more like multiplayer but yet has the competitiveness of a traditional BR. Surprised more games haven't tried that concept yet. One thing I would suggest if you get your hands on a HDMI 2.1 PC and try gaming on the C2 with the 21:9 mode for competitive gaming. punching in at eye level would make for a comparable size to the 27" while adding a bit more FOV.
@Garrus Vakarian yeah definitely, or see if there was a 1:1 pixel mapping and just use a custom res. OLED opens up multiple possibilities cause of the self-emissive pixels
Thanks a lot for these videos. I'm in the US and are not yet available, but love to get an idea of what to expect in terms of size. So again, thanks for these!
@@goshmain982 Well, I have a 27" at the moment and I can definitely see a 32" be the perfect fit for 4K. Anything smaller then that is fine but is not going to give you the max effect
I have the new Alienware Aw3423dw QD Oled but lack of UW support is some of my fav games is a bummer. As soon as they make a 27in to 32in 16:9 Oled monitor i will grab that instantly.
I have a 24" monitor and already looks big.. the c2 would be too big and i would have to rotate my head around losing all the focus. My actual monitor has a 1080p tn panel so i think the gp950 will be more than enough for me. I don't mind oled for a gaming monitor and the reflections for me are a big point so i'll go for it without regrets. Ips vs oled differences are always the same and not a news anymore. Nice video tho, complete in all its parts well put together 👍🏼
I just recently switch from a 50 inch tv to a 27 inch monitor and it’s a night an day difference and I gotta say I enjoy gaming on my monitor more for story games and FPS just feel so much smoother playing a on a monitor
Yeah I had the same problem until I sat back and found the sweet spot and now its perfect. I actually marked the sweet spot with tape due to the fact the chair slid from usage.
Awesome video! I recently upgraded from a 27” to 32” monitor and I can say that at the beginning it felt too big but as weeks went by, 32” is the perfect sweet spot. It’s a shame that LG’s OLED monitor is crazy bunkers expensive but is not intended for gaming. Hopefully there’s an upgraded Ultra Gear OLED soon down the road.
YOU ARE THE BOSS AT COMPARISONS 😍 I absolutely love these kind of videos from you. Perfect need-to-know content. I would go for the 27 Inch since it's kind of cheaper, plus I would like to use it mainly for competitive gaming not for RPGs and no screen burn-in. If I had the money I'd buy both obviously😂 Love your vids brother 🔥
My gaming station is in my room. It replaced my TV which I put downstairs. That being said my monitor also has to function as my TV. So obviously I chose the LG Oled and haven't been disappointed
I used the 48 inch C1 and got used to it. Tried going back to a 34 inch and just had to go back to 48 inch. Just feels more immersive especially sitting so close to it.
Thanks for the video. But I think a better comparison against the OLED TV would be the LG Ultragear 32GQ950. A 32” version of basically the same monitor you compared. But thanks again.
Thanks for the suggestion. 42" is just too big for me. Spawnpoiint reviewed that monitor a few weeks ago, I'm watching his review now. Looks like the price is the same as the C2.
If you have a 77" TV in the same room it's a no brainer. BUT during Black Friday Week you can get a 42" LG C3 OLED for 915€ (around $1,000). Same price as some high end monitors. Personally I'd probably going to check that C3 for gaming on my PC
i switch from that lg 27 inch 144 hz to the lg c1 48 inch (960 pounds compared to 1400 pounds for the c2 42 inch not worth the extra 44o pounds for a smaller one lol ) so far i think that the c1 48 inch lg is amayzing for a gaming monitor , not to mention movies looks amayzing so do games cuz of the freesync(run it on 6900xt card amd) no tearing nothing , is perfect
I went today to check out the c2 , couldnt believe people were complaining that its not too bright and the glossy reflections are ean issue. Best buy was fully iluminated with strong lights everywhere and It was definetevle superior to almost all the samsungs and htcs next to them! Im on the fence over this over the alienware at 1440p-4k is nice and I couldnt see pixels anywhere even at close up.
I am using a 4K 32'' curved Samsung monitor. Don't want anything smaller or bigger, it's absolutely perfect. If my 32'' monitor was not curved, most probably would have gone for a 27'' monitor.
i cant wait for Lg Oled Gaming Monitors, i have the LG OLED65BXPUA as my Tv and always prefer using it over my gaming monitor, Oled Quality is just insane. Expensive but INSANE.
This is the video I am looking for. I'm thinking of buying LG C2 42" this December but my friends and I plays a lot of fps games so I'm not really sure if this is the right choice. 42 inches is big for a desk.
I think the OLED 42 inch is better because when it comes to gaming it adds more detail, oh and one more thing spawnpoint I think you should play COD with theradbrad. What do you think? Just a suggestion 😂
Hey SpawnPoiint! Awesome reviews you're making, I love the editing and all the footage you're providing to illustrate what you are talking about. I greatly appreciate it. Say, how deep is your desk? I'd like to compare with mine. Congrats on the video.
Putting aspect ratio 4:3 on Lgc2 while using ps5 any good for fps games? I noticed looks sharper and blur is less noticeable.. plus gives you that focused.. i just don't know if I should continue using it...
I would say never go above 32” for 16:9 on a desk. For a larger monitor Ultrawide or Super Ultrawide works alot better since its better to look to the sides rather than up and down, it will rid you of any neckpain.
It’s crazy how much of a value you get then a top of the line LG 27 inch 4k gaming monitor. I am going back and fourth. :-/ only thing I am concern is the size and the burning issues it might have down the road. :-/
Great video buddy as always! I’m not sure if I should get 42 or 48 inch oled as I sit quite close to tv and play both fps and story-telling games. I sit around 3-4 feet from the tv. Which would would you advise?
For me, it's a simple decision. If it's solely console gaming I'm doing, then I'll take the C2 every time. If it's PC, I'll take the monitor (Probably the 34" Alienware QD-OLED though).
if you sit near your monitor, working and playing game, maximum you need 27, this is size when your eye can see all what happening on your screen. Other versions, its like TV, you can buy TV and sit near it, but the main TV idea, when you sit on distance. Its cool when you have big screen but dont forget guys, bigger screen-resolution, more weight for your graphic card.
in my opinion for only MK player the best solution is a 32" because the monitor stand takes up space and we increase the useful distance of the monitor, so by moving the monitor away from us we have to compensate with the size. In my opinion ideal monitor height is 40/45cm!!
I’m a one of the rare people they had both the GP950 and C2 42” like SpawnPoint. Here my take. Long read: Pixel density on the GP950 is better simply because it’s a smaller screen. The colors may look flattered but the image looks crispier compared to the C2 42” imo. You’ll really notice it if you been gaming on monitor for years like myself. The monitor matted while the tv glossy. Personally I prefer glossy. Wishfully I wish the GP950 had a glossy option. The C2 42” will completely take over your desk space. I can no longer multitask while gaming on the C2 42”. Using my laptop becomes an issue because I’m sitting farther away from my desk because of the C2 size. HDR is 1000x better on the C2 for every game. On the GP950 HDR is decent and good but not for Auto HDR enabled games imo. So leaving it off might be your best option for Auto HDR games. Everything comes down to the size of your setup and what you want out of it.
Awesome response man, I think I’ll just stick to a traditional monitor and purchase the C1 48 and mount that on the wall or something. That’s what I did with my 55CX but I gave it to my dad because I was tired of seeing him watching a TCL lol. Had to upgrade him!
Your reason for not wanting to use the 42" as main monitor is Exactly the same reason that got me to this video in the first place. I am also confused, for competitive gaming I Love my 1440p monitor, but for single player games with badass graphics 42" is just not inmersive enough, let's say compare to a 55 or 60". Is funny, so many people ask for a smaller lg version of the C1 and now that's available it just doesn't make sense in terms of it's size. Too big for main desk monitor, too small to seat back on the couch several feet away. Also at 4k you don't really appreciate those details at that size unless you seat very close to the monitor, I guess that's where having that 55" or bigger comes in, although the price difference is huge. I am actually considering getting a refurbished C1 65" for $1600 at this point
just picked up the LG 32GQ950B, yes its not OLED tech and yes it does not have the best HDR, but its awesome as a monitor for multiple things including gaming and i still love IPS panel colors at least as much as the oled ones. i already have a big oled tv with 120hz, as for a monitor i need something small(er) and preferably with a high(er) refresh rate. i guess when 4k oled monitors (not tvs) with 144 or more hz will become 'a thing' and affordable i will finally also go oled on the monitor side. I reckon it will happen in 2024 around the time the RTX 50 GPUs will come out.
Choice is 42 oled set to 1440p while playing FPS games and 4K everything else. 1440p will be displayed as about 27 inch and massive black bars won't be an issue as light bleed does not exist on OLED. I just need to wait until C2 drops in price below £1k and I'll have an amazing replacement of my super old Acer Predator 1440p
Honestly a lot of shooters let you reposition the UI elements. You can just move them closer to the center of the screen and crank up the FOV and it is effectively like playing on a smaller monitor but just having added peripheral vision. Often it is called something like "adjust safe zone" or something similar to that. In Halo infinite I think it is called something like UI margins. Some games limit how far you can move the UI, but in a lot of shooters you can either mitigate or completely eliminate any negative impact of having the UI elements too far away. And gain a competitive advantage from being able to comfortably crank your FOV higher than you otherwise would be able to.
with the home screen and apps, I've actually found myself using the apps when watching streaming video simply because most don't support the full HDR4k quality on the desktop browser and the C2 swaps to movie maker mode when it detects that content
Hope you enjoyed today's video. Which would you pick for gaming? 42", 27" or something else?
42 inch any time of the day 😌
I would pick up a Philips OLED with ambilight.
42
42 for sure and wich i have lg c2
Great video and explanation of why you prefer your PC monitor over the C1 however for me PC gaming never completely satisfied me until I switched from my 27" PC gaming monitor to the 48" C1 as a PC monitor...now my PC gaming experience is like my console gaming experience but without having to choose between fidelity mode vs performance mode.
I love gaming on the C1 so much...it reminds me of my 10 year old 64" Samsung plasma but with better specs.
3 years ago I had switched my console gaming from the plasma to a 64" 4k HDR LED however now I moved both my PS5 and switch dock from the TV room to my desk, so all my gaming is in one location.
Sitting closer to the 48" C1 (in addition to it's superior picture quality and specs) makes up for going from a 65" TV to a 48" TV...
I point that out because screen size was the motivating factor why I switched from a 27" PC gaming monitor to a 48" TV used as a PC monitor, so it sounds as if I am contradicting myself by going from a 65" to a 48" TV.
I wish LG would release a 32” 4K OLED TV.
Yep, that's what I want too.
For me i prefer a 42 because i use it for both movies and gaming and a 32 inch is to small for movies and for now i can’t buy another more big tv.
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STFU… And go buy yourself the 42” model that’s available!
@@juanfonseca31 good point . I found this tv for £950 I might buy it
@@SpawnPoiint do you think the height of the monitor in portrait mode is the same as the tv's in landscape mode?
I just wanted to say that I love this channel! Keep up the great content! 👍
I recently purchased the 77" LG C1 OLED and it's amazing! Around the same time, I also bought the Samsung G7 gaming monitor, which I returned and replaced with the 48" LG C1 OLED. I prefer to game at my desk on the 48" and watch TV shows/movies on the 77". Thanks for helping me decide to upgrade to the LG C1 OLED TV's. I have no regrets 😌.
Oh wow thank you. Great choice too!
did the same today , i get the c1 48 inch , looks amayzing paired with pc ,the old 27 inch gonna get dusty in the corner
@@deadscene1 Yeah, the Samsung monitor was nice, but it doesn't compare to the OLED. My PS5, Series X, and Switch look amazing on both TV's
@@SpawnPoiint can you bring down the screen area to 1440p 27 inches at the middle bottom side of the screen? it would be perfect for fps too :)
@@aj425074 lol? All hate Samsung Monitors because of ton of issue and nobody will happy with them and they monitor life is short .
I bought a 65" LG B8 a few years back, similar to the C8/C9. It has been AMAZING. No burn-in, and a fantastic image that will pull you in like no other. I'll never have anything other than LG OLED. I would love to have a new C2...But I just can't make sense of it with the B8 still working great. Go LG OLED...you won't regret it. ESPECIALLY as a gamer.
Been using the 42 inch C2 for a few days, I use it as a tv but it's amazing regardless. It's my first OLED tv and I'm glad I bought. The picture quality is amazing and everything looks smooth.
Great choice, the C2 looks incredible!
After watching several videos of yours, I bought LG C2 42" 2 days back. To be honest I am using it with my Legion 5 pro. I have never been happier. This is probably the best purchase I made this year. :) Your videos helped a lot as well. I am planning to get ps5 by the end of the year so that serves the purpose of gaming as well.
That’s awesome! Thanks for the feedback, and enjoy the TV 💪
Wow thank you for the comparison between 27" and 42", I'm looking to upgrade from 27 and this is really helpful. This does make me realize 42" is still kinda big for my small room, and I should opt for 32" or 34" instead.
Thanks for watching too!
hopefully LG make a 4k oled tv or monitor in this size. The 42 inch is still a bit big for me too.
Perfect thumbnail ! A 27" vs 42" super imposed comparison on a +/120 cm desk. EXACTLY what I wanted to see! Thank you :)
I haven’t even watched this video yet, I am still on the ad page and paused the ad to write this. THIS video is EXACTLY what I needed. I came to UA-cam to find some comparisons of these exact two displays because I own the GP950 currently and love it but have wanted to play some story mode games with a little bit bigger of a display and I also want to know if the GP950 has bad brightness issues or what not. Whenever I play red dead on it, when it becomes night time I feel like I can’t see squat on my screen! I want to know if that’s a game issue or my display’s issue. Anyways, can’t wait to watch this video. It’s literally the exact video I came to find today and it just popped up on my discover page first thing! Love you man!
That's awesome, thank you. I know the issue you mean, that's the black/contrast levels. Any dark scenes are a struggle on the GP950. If you want story driven and better quality, the C2 will blow you away. But the GP950 is very, very good.
Is the Gp950 still good enough for storyline games? I'm planning to get the monitor, and I only play storyline games.
@@SpawnPoiint thank you for the reply, this helps me a lot! I finished the video and I fall where you do! I really enjoy story mode games but I am heavier into FPS games and I need that smaller sized monitor. That’s great to know about the black light issues on the gp950. I have loved this monitor but this was the first time I have seen it struggle and it made me question it. This video was excellent! Keep up the awesome videos!
@@mashal4826 If you only play story line games and do not care about FPS games…the GP950 will do great without a doubt and perform amazingly but that 42” C2 OLED will be an even better experience all around and be more immersive. But it’s all about what you prefer, if you like a smaller display then the GP950 is perfect!
Your videos are absolutely fantastic man, you are my go to guy for tech. I too have the LG27GP950 and the LG C2 42” and seeing them compared and contrasted like this is the perfect video for me. I’m loving the C2 and that’s what I have for my desk setup it’s amazing.
Do you still think the 27GP950 is worth it after owning both?
This might be the most relevant video I’ve watched in a long time.
10/10 take my upvote
I've been using 43" 4K TVs as computer monitors since 2016. I think it's the sweet spot for 4K monitor use. My current TV is the Samsung Q60R 43". I tried the 43" QN90B, but fuzzy text and motion blur was a deal breaker. I'm now waiting for some reviews of the new Sony X85K 43". The LG 42" OLED is on my list, but I'm concerned about burn-in which ruined my 55" LG OLED a couple years ago. Great video, mate!!
What did you end up going with?
Great video and break down of the pros and cons of the C1 TV vs the LG UltraGear PC monitor and why you personally prefer the PC gaming monitor over the C1 TV.
2 months ago I switched from a MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD 27" 1440p IPS 165Hz gaming monitor to a 48" C1 TV and I love it!!!
My PC gaming experience is now like console gaming but without having to choose between fidelity mode vs performance.
I do not play multiplayer so 120 fps is enough for me...what I love about the C1 are the size and quality of the picture.
I love gaming on the C1 so much that I moved both my PS5 and switch dock from my 65" 4k HDR LED in the tv room to my desk, so now all my gaming is in one location.
btw - I use a very large harvest dining room table as my desk so I have plenty of space for such a large monitor.
Be careful about screen burn-in because there's a lot of static things displayed on your screen such as the taskbar and window icons etc.
@@Aadilf1 Thank you, I appreciate the warning/heads up...and I do take some precautions.
I chose the 48" C1 as it's marked way down right now. Best decision I've ever made, and I've been flip flopping between screens for a couple years now. HDR gaming on these is out of this world, definitely feels next gen. Edit - I did wall mount it and its roughly 50" from my eyes which is the sweet spot. Would definitely not recommend for any distance closer than that
That's exactly what I did. The LG 48" C1 2021 model is about $900. After Nov 2022, the LG 42" C2
should be considerably marked down in price. And by that time, competitors will have their own
OLED models out for XMAS.
Smart decision. It's unbelievable how affordable OLEDs have become -- even in the last three years.
@streamx3m If people buy OLED monitors with display ports, the manufacturers
will notice. Buy XMAS; you should see a better selection of OLED monitors.
That's a virtue of capitalism -it responds very quickly to consumer demand.
@streamx3m OLED's response time is much more quicker than LCD's, that's why 60 on the OLED feels smoother since OLEDs can switch to the next frame almost instantly
@streamx3m not in game mode. It's likely the pixel response time.
30hz is awful on OLED and playable on LCD . 60hz and above though is smoother on an OLED.
The unspoken advantage with the C2 with PC is the ability to game in windowed/borderless windowed mode. Just game at 1440p windowed mode if fullscreen at 4k is too big. You'll also have extra screen real estate for other apps like browser and other utilities. You really can't do this with a tiny 27" 4k screen since it's too small!
I don't understand either why people never get this... If it weren't for the reflections I would have bought and mounted it to an arm ages ago - that way you can move it a bit closer for 4x21" productivity or fully extend the arm for sim games with desk-mounted joysticks while sitting further away or move it far back for 2K borderless (or fullscreen non-scaled/non-interpolated) FPS gaming... - owner of a 65" C9 and EIZO S-PVA monitors. Edit: You can also play ultrawide 32:9 (3840x1080) in the bottom and run Discord and OBS and whatever in the upper part ofc...
A very overlooked benefit
u will just sit closer to the screen ;
I have a C2. It needs to be mounted flat on the wall really, Also, my desk is about 60cm deep. But for me, it's perfect. It's just so beautiful. My 4k monitor with HDR looks nowhere near as good as this screen. Also, that display was 144hz and this is 120hz. I don't know how or why, but the frame rates are just so much smoother. Maybe thats a HDMI 2.1 vs Display Port thing... Those blacks do ALOT for image quality/clarity. I completely understand those who think it's too big though. It won't be to everyone's taste. But if you feel like you would enjoy this, you will most definitely not be disappointed.
I can't imagine playing F1 on that TV. Must be absolutely sick haha
Not realy I like playing on ps4 & am not in to f1 I don't have a ps5 I can't a ford it as am not working as I'm a career for my wife who has Epilepsy
@@shaneblangsted6705 Tmi bro
@@KashTooLoud some people really be out here oversharing over the internet for no reason huh
@@HearMeLearn exactly like why would you put your wife’s business out there like that
Another great video, I think that the new lg ultra gear 32gq950 might be perfect for you. Its slightly bigger than the gp950 and the new display tech which ive seen in person looks phenomenal. Plus the new design without the red legs and back looks stunning. I think that should def be one worth reviewing. Amazing job as always.
I’m also thinking about getting the new 32 ultra gear with the new purplish design finish. I think it looks stunning, however I would like the idea of a 27-inches version also.
@@kRiMAnz yeah 32 is okay for 1440p but 25-27 1440p looks extremely crisp. I hope lg keeps up like they did with the gp series and makes a 27inch 1440p version. They ha e a 27 1080p one but anything past 25 for 1080p looks prehistoric.
Using this very 42 inch LG screen at the moment and find it amazing for gaming and productivity to be honest. Add in the fact that its a very good TV in my home office when required and its an easy win over my previous monitor. No eye strain either I am glad to say
Pleased to hear you’re enjoying it too 💪
What size is your desk??
@@PlagasX I have a 160cm wide x 80cm deep desk and a 42 inch is perfect. Immersive but not overwhelming
Your videos always look and sound so clean and crispy! I’ve also been debating this, because I tried gaming on a 27 inch monitor, and while I liked it better for FPS games, but for single player games, it just ruined my experience compared to my OLED TV.
Thank you.
bought an 48" LG c1 for pc gaming, thought it would be to big , but its not, never regretted it. LG OLED is King
I use a 55" A80J and can confirm. Just need beefier rig (4080 or stronger).
I like my 48in C1 for gaming more so than any other gaming monitor I have had. The instant responsiveness and true blacks are fantastic plus the 120hz. Plus it has both G-Sync and Freesync so I'm not limiting myself to only one brand of GPU anymore.
Sure, me too, but for me are too big for monitor use, this C2 42 is better!
Thanks for a nice review. The key to succes doing FPS gaming on a TV like the C2 is to use a customer resolution and disable scalling so that it don't fill up the entire screen. Now, it will mean a bit lower resolution but no need to head turning to see that AWP guy hiding in Dust :)
You can also use something like LG Companion to automatically wake the monitor and put it to sleep as the computer does the same thing. That also solves the problem of the remove turning on all LG TVs in the room.
Love each and every single one these videos. The setups you create are just amazing. The video production is so good! Love the content man. Keep it up!
I appreciate the support Cody, thanks man!
If you are going back to your 27" gp950, can I have your 43" C2 please?? Haha but seriously, great video! Your content is always on point. These types of comparisons are super helpful for dudes that change their setups all the time like me.
Thank u for the review spawn I really appreciate it I’m definitely going to get the LG C2 OLED 42’ inch for gaming the quality is just insane.
Finally it's here your videos are great keep the good work
Thanks, Chris, for the thorough comparison video!
I got the LG C2 48” in my bed room. I sit 2 meters away at a desk with keyboard n mouse and play MW2 & GT7 on PS5 also hooked up a Bose 900 Atmos soundbar.
BLOWN AWAY EVERY TIME I TURN IT ALL ON!😍😍😍😍😍
Looking to get the gp950 27” for my bedroom desk at work!
I totally agree about the relevance of the kind of games you play. I've tested many monitors for my PC setup, and ended buying a 48 C1.
I have a pretty big desk, and got my C1 wall mounted, so distances are not really an issue.
After all this monitors, and being able to confirm that (i) I don't play online very often and (ii) I play mostly RPG, racing, fighting and story driven games, the 48" C1 became the "forever monitor". And if I want to play on the couch, I go to my 55" C1.
With that TV setup I can move my consoles from my living to my desk and back.
I am now convinced that my "forever monitor" is not gonna be there forever, but only until the 42" C2 arrives to my country, but has been a superior partner.
Great review and approach mate. Keep it up!
Thanks and interesting to hear your experience too!
I recently switched to a 42" C2 OLED from a three 27" monitor setup and I absolutely love it. It was on sale for $899 and I thought that was a great price for what would be a very large screen as compared to other PC monitors around the same size. The LG companion app you can find online helps to turn the TV into a monitor by allowing it to turn on and shut down when the PC does the same, as well as setting the screen to sleep after so many minutes of no mouse/keyboard/controller input.
This! Using that app made me not return the darn thing 😂
Love your videos keep up the good work
Welp, looks like its time to buy the gp950. Thanks bro 🙏🏾
Great video! I'm torn as just like you I've always preferred playing on a monitor. I currently have a Predator X27P which is fantastic for PC but I've switched over to console so want to replace this with an HDMI 2.1 monitor. I was very interested in the Eve Spectrum as I like the fact it doesn't scream gaming monitor but you only have to read the endless complaints in their forums about delays to shipping which has put me off. Heart says 42 as nothing comes close to OLED but have a feeling I would regret the bigger size.
Yeh really tough, I mean I like large TVs, but struggled with the 42" (but then my desk is quite small).
@@SpawnPoiint Hello mate, thought I would give you a quick update. I picked up a 42 C2 last week but it’s going back. Superb tv but pretty poor as a monitor. Found it quite dark and as I use dark mode the ABL would constantly kick in when I was composing emails which annoyed me. Text was also not very sharp. I have a GP950 arriving tomorrow 👍
Fantastic review, so on point with everything. I know you know I own both the GP950 and the C2 42” like you. I love the C2 42”. Love the glossy OLED but I think I’m going back to the GP950 for gaming. I would give the tv to my kids but they don’t take care of their stuff. That’s way too much money for now they use their tv. I might return it to LG.
The thing with smaller screen is you can VESA mount it and literally move it closer to your eyes, and it'll take up more of your vision. So even 27" panel can get more "immersive" this way. A bigger screen on the other hand, requires you to have a bigger desk if you want it to look smaller. But assuming that screen size don't matter, well, OLED is the way to go. It's simply a superior tech overall.
You might get more eye strain that way though. The further away something is the less the muscles inside your eyeball have to stretch the lens in the front of your eye to focus it.
Both.
I run dual monitor setup, 32" Samsung G7 and will be adding the 42" in the coming week.
Your advice was super valuable as I was struggling deciding between the 48" and the 42", and while I have the desk space for both, you're right, for those games I want on a "big TV" I'll go to my 65" OLED and couch. So 42" for the desk it is.
Now this is the video I wanted to see. Hard to find a good size relativity video, though my decision is between 42" and 48" OLED... I think 45" would be perfect but I'm going with 42". It will just be sitting on my dresser using PS5. Thanks!
Found another Rebirth lover. Best game-mode in years, much more like multiplayer but yet has the competitiveness of a traditional BR. Surprised more games haven't tried that concept yet.
One thing I would suggest if you get your hands on a HDMI 2.1 PC and try gaming on the C2 with the 21:9 mode for competitive gaming. punching in at eye level would make for a comparable size to the 27" while adding a bit more FOV.
@Garrus Vakarian yeah definitely, or see if there was a 1:1 pixel mapping and just use a custom res. OLED opens up multiple possibilities cause of the self-emissive pixels
hi i’m getting c2 around summer time i’m really excited i’m a big gamer . i love watching movies and sports . i’m excited
Great choice too
Loved your video. Nicely coverd major and minor points
Thanks man!
@@SpawnPoiint Tech Community Needs people like you. ⭐
Thanks a lot for these videos. I'm in the US and are not yet available, but love to get an idea of what to expect in terms of size. So again, thanks for these!
The moment they bring out a 32" I'll buy it. 42" is to big for desktop use.
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Yeah for real
Trust me 32 inch is also big for desktop.
@@goshmain982 Well, I have a 27" at the moment and I can definitely see a 32" be the perfect fit for 4K. Anything smaller then that is fine but is not going to give you the max effect
Lol I got a 48. My desk is 30 inches deep tho.
48inch c1 sits on my wall above my desk. 144hz asus and a 240hz benQ for my pc / ps5 gaming. I am very tempted by the gp950 though
your videos always cover all aspects anybody needs for the item .. thx
I have the new Alienware Aw3423dw QD Oled but lack of UW support is some of my fav games is a bummer. As soon as they make a 27in to 32in 16:9 Oled monitor i will grab that instantly.
I have a 24" monitor and already looks big.. the c2 would be too big and i would have to rotate my head around losing all the focus. My actual monitor has a 1080p tn panel so i think the gp950 will be more than enough for me. I don't mind oled for a gaming monitor and the reflections for me are a big point so i'll go for it without regrets. Ips vs oled differences are always the same and not a news anymore. Nice video tho, complete in all its parts well put together 👍🏼
I literally have the same LG monitor and am considering upgrading. Thank you for this video and the comparison!
Love my 34 ultra wide. Thinking of getting a 48 C1 or C2 and wall mounting it above my ultrawide.
I just recently switch from a 50 inch tv to a 27 inch monitor and it’s a night an day difference and I gotta say I enjoy gaming on my monitor more for story games and FPS just feel so much smoother playing a on a monitor
I hope they release a 32 inch oled next year
Was waiting on this, thanks for this video. Definitely informative
Yeah I had the same problem until I sat back and found the sweet spot and now its perfect. I actually marked the sweet spot with tape due to the fact the chair slid from usage.
Getting the 42” C3 soon, can’t wait!
this is the TV that i need for my series S and my PS5 disc drive i just have to wait for the price to drop down LG C2
Awesome video! I recently upgraded from a 27” to 32” monitor and I can say that at the beginning it felt too big but as weeks went by, 32” is the perfect sweet spot. It’s a shame that LG’s OLED monitor is crazy bunkers expensive but is not intended for gaming. Hopefully there’s an upgraded Ultra Gear OLED soon down the road.
same. 32inch is the sweet spot both for console and pc gaming.
@@icebaby271 i got neck pain after using 32 inch
The oled are intended for gaming
@@bbdo1111 the LG UltraFine OLED lacks high refresh rate and it is marketed on their website for design and video professionals.
@@nayibgonzalez3250 the c1 & c2 series are catered towards gaming..... high 120hz, 1ms response & gsync/Freesync for gpu...... what u on about
YOU ARE THE BOSS AT COMPARISONS 😍 I absolutely love these kind of videos from you. Perfect need-to-know content. I would go for the 27 Inch since it's kind of cheaper, plus I would like to use it mainly for competitive gaming not for RPGs and no screen burn-in. If I had the money I'd buy both obviously😂 Love your vids brother 🔥
Thank you Joshua.
My gaming station is in my room. It replaced my TV which I put downstairs. That being said my monitor also has to function as my TV. So obviously I chose the LG Oled and haven't been disappointed
Honestly I'm such a fan of all of your videos love it mate 👍
I used the 48 inch C1 and got used to it. Tried going back to a 34 inch and just had to go back to 48 inch. Just feels more immersive especially sitting so close to it.
Thanks for the video. But I think a better comparison against the OLED TV would be the LG Ultragear 32GQ950. A 32” version of basically the same monitor you compared. But thanks again.
Thanks for the suggestion. 42" is just too big for me. Spawnpoiint reviewed that monitor a few weeks ago, I'm watching his review now. Looks like the price is the same as the C2.
I agree. Big screen for single player games, 24-27” monitor for competitive titles.
great review! Seems that it was built for me :) I have the LG GP950 so was the best comparisson.
Thanks good job!
If you have a 77" TV in the same room it's a no brainer. BUT during Black Friday Week you can get a 42" LG C3 OLED for 915€ (around $1,000). Same price as some high end monitors. Personally I'd probably going to check that C3 for gaming on my PC
i switch from that lg 27 inch 144 hz to the lg c1 48 inch (960 pounds compared to 1400 pounds for the c2 42 inch not worth the extra 44o pounds for a smaller one lol ) so far i think that the c1 48 inch lg is amayzing for a gaming monitor , not to mention movies looks amayzing so do games cuz of the freesync(run it on 6900xt card amd) no tearing nothing , is perfect
I went today to check out the c2 , couldnt believe people were complaining that its not too bright and the glossy reflections are ean issue. Best buy was fully iluminated with strong lights everywhere and It was definetevle superior to almost all the samsungs and htcs next to them!
Im on the fence over this over the alienware at 1440p-4k is nice and I couldnt see pixels anywhere even at close up.
Dude I love your setups
Definitely 42'' between those two, not only because of the size but also because I love the fact that it's oled
I return my gp950 and im waiting for my c2 42 ❤️.
Curious on why you returned it.
@@Kingeptacon and now im mad about this decision :( i return lg c2 ua-cam.com/video/JndeYyVclR0/v-deo.html
Outstanding review pal
Thanks Luca.
I am using a 4K 32'' curved Samsung monitor. Don't want anything smaller or bigger, it's absolutely perfect. If my 32'' monitor was not curved, most probably would have gone for a 27'' monitor.
i cant wait for Lg Oled Gaming Monitors, i have the LG OLED65BXPUA as my Tv and always prefer using it over my gaming monitor, Oled Quality is just insane. Expensive but INSANE.
Personally, i Think im going to hold out and wait and see if LG Will bring a 32 Inch Version of the OLED as i dont need it rn i dont mind waiting.
If we get a 32", they'll end up being the best selling TV/Monitor out there haha
This. If LG do a 32” model it’s game over.
Same here. As a LOT of people.
This is the video I am looking for. I'm thinking of buying LG C2 42" this December but my friends and I plays a lot of fps games so I'm not really sure if this is the right choice. 42 inches is big for a desk.
Got my C2 42 inch a few days ago. Sadly, still too big for me as a monitor. Maybe next year.
I think the OLED 42 inch is better because when it comes to gaming it adds more detail, oh and one more thing spawnpoint I think you should play COD with theradbrad. What do you think? Just a suggestion 😂
TheRadBrad is next level, would be awesome to play with him haha
@@SpawnPoiint indeed and who knows maybe you and him might play together one day
SpawnPoiint videos don't fail... Great content as always mate, keep it up!!
Thanks Juan.
Hey SpawnPoiint! Awesome reviews you're making, I love the editing and all the footage you're providing to illustrate what you are talking about. I greatly appreciate it.
Say, how deep is your desk? I'd like to compare with mine.
Congrats on the video.
Putting aspect ratio 4:3 on Lgc2 while using ps5 any good for fps games?
I noticed looks sharper and blur is less noticeable.. plus gives you that focused.. i just don't know if I should continue using it...
I have a 65 inch LG OLED on my mobile computer tech desk lol I love it!
I would say never go above 32” for 16:9 on a desk. For a larger monitor Ultrawide or Super Ultrawide works alot better since its better to look to the sides rather than up and down, it will rid you of any neckpain.
put it in 21:9 for gaming
It’s crazy how much of a value you get then a top of the line LG 27 inch 4k gaming monitor. I am going back and fourth. :-/ only thing I am concern is the size and the burning issues it might have down the road. :-/
hi, how big is your desk?
Guys make sure like the video
Ah thank you 🙏
I'm using a 55 inch OLED as a desktop. It's fricken huge and I love it.
Great video buddy as always! I’m not sure if I should get 42 or 48 inch oled as I sit quite close to tv and play both fps and story-telling games. I sit around 3-4 feet from the tv. Which would would you advise?
For me, it's a simple decision. If it's solely console gaming I'm doing, then I'll take the C2 every time. If it's PC, I'll take the monitor (Probably the 34" Alienware QD-OLED though).
I have the Alienware QD-OLED and I'm glad I waited for it over the C2. Even with its issues, the Alienware is the best monitor you can get right now.
Great video
if you sit near your monitor, working and playing game, maximum you need 27, this is size when your eye can see all what happening on your screen. Other versions, its like TV, you can buy TV and sit near it, but the main TV idea, when you sit on distance. Its cool when you have big screen but dont forget guys, bigger screen-resolution, more weight for your graphic card.
in my opinion for only MK player the best solution is a 32" because the monitor stand takes up space and we increase the useful distance of the monitor, so by moving the monitor away from us we have to compensate with the size. In my opinion ideal monitor height is 40/45cm!!
I’m a one of the rare people they had both the GP950 and C2 42” like SpawnPoint. Here my take. Long read:
Pixel density on the GP950 is better simply because it’s a smaller screen. The colors may look flattered but the image looks crispier compared to the C2 42” imo. You’ll really notice it if you been gaming on monitor for years like myself. The monitor matted while the tv glossy. Personally I prefer glossy. Wishfully I wish the GP950 had a glossy option. The C2 42” will completely take over your desk space. I can no longer multitask while gaming on the C2 42”. Using my laptop becomes an issue because I’m sitting farther away from my desk because of the C2 size. HDR is 1000x better on the C2 for every game. On the GP950 HDR is decent and good but not for Auto HDR enabled games imo. So leaving it off might be your best option for Auto HDR games. Everything comes down to the size of your setup and what you want out of it.
42 inch all day long and i come from a 32 inch and yes HDR is just wow.
Thanks for your input man, it's good to see you've had a positive experience too.
Awesome response man, I think I’ll just stick to a traditional monitor and purchase the C1 48 and mount that on the wall or something. That’s what I did with my 55CX but I gave it to my dad because I was tired of seeing him watching a TCL lol. Had to upgrade him!
Your reason for not wanting to use the 42" as main monitor is Exactly the same reason that got me to this video in the first place. I am also confused, for competitive gaming I Love my 1440p monitor, but for single player games with badass graphics 42" is just not inmersive enough, let's say compare to a 55 or 60". Is funny, so many people ask for a smaller lg version of the C1 and now that's available it just doesn't make sense in terms of it's size. Too big for main desk monitor, too small to seat back on the couch several feet away. Also at 4k you don't really appreciate those details at that size unless you seat very close to the monitor, I guess that's where having that 55" or bigger comes in, although the price difference is huge. I am actually considering getting a refurbished C1 65" for $1600 at this point
all you need is the right size desk or just mount it. perfectly fine. i have a 65 qd oled as well
You guys are going to making eye doctors a lot of money after a few years of this !
just picked up the LG 32GQ950B, yes its not OLED tech and yes it does not have the best HDR, but its awesome as a monitor for multiple things including gaming and i still love IPS panel colors at least as much as the oled ones.
i already have a big oled tv with 120hz, as for a monitor i need something small(er) and preferably with a high(er) refresh rate.
i guess when 4k oled monitors (not tvs) with 144 or more hz will become 'a thing' and affordable i will finally also go oled on the monitor side. I reckon it will happen in 2024 around the time the RTX 50 GPUs will come out.
Choice is 42 oled set to 1440p while playing FPS games and 4K everything else. 1440p will be displayed as about 27 inch and massive black bars won't be an issue as light bleed does not exist on OLED. I just need to wait until C2 drops in price below £1k and I'll have an amazing replacement of my super old Acer Predator 1440p
Honestly a lot of shooters let you reposition the UI elements. You can just move them closer to the center of the screen and crank up the FOV and it is effectively like playing on a smaller monitor but just having added peripheral vision.
Often it is called something like "adjust safe zone" or something similar to that. In Halo infinite I think it is called something like UI margins. Some games limit how far you can move the UI, but in a lot of shooters you can either mitigate or completely eliminate any negative impact of having the UI elements too far away. And gain a competitive advantage from being able to comfortably crank your FOV higher than you otherwise would be able to.
Try it in 21:9 or 32:9 change resolution. I leave it in that setup on pc. The oled makes it really nice.
Awesome video
42” inch for me
with the home screen and apps, I've actually found myself using the apps when watching streaming video simply because most don't support the full HDR4k quality on the desktop browser and the C2 swaps to movie maker mode when it detects that content