GIVEAWAY ALERT! Get a limited edition Starfield Xbox Controller for free: www.dailyuserreviews.com/giveaway/2023-starfield-controller-giveaway/ What monitor are you comparing your C2 with? Contents: 00:00 - intro 01:16 - Back Story 02:02 - What I like: Size, PPI, OLED, 4K, viewing distance 04:09 - No port accessibility and no buttons! 04:51 - 48in Ultragear vs C2 TVs 05:56 - Ultrawide mode 06:54 - Beaty and the Beast 07:14 - Power Hog 08:38 - Brightness and waking up 08:57 - Summary and recommendations 48in LG 48GQ900-B Ultragear tech specs at rtings.com: www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/lg/48gq900-b --------------------------- Useful Product Links --------------------------- Some could be sponsored at no cost to you: LG Ultragear 48in 48GQ900-B: amzn.to/3rmh9dy LG 42in C2: amzn.to/3JZhmtz 2023 LG 42in C3: amzn.to/3pMGpJJ Monitor Arm I use: amzn.to/44utKdq Ergotron Monitor Arm: amzn.to/44wIusf
So glad I watched your video. I have already ordered this at the low price of $699 + tax. It's a steal at this price point compared to the 48 c series at $1k+. But you just warned me that it may trip my circuit breakers in my old nyc home. It's in transition so I'll have to get it and see how it performs. I'll be using it as a display for console gaming form the couch with the pc hooked up to it as well. 8 months later and I can say thanks for the video.
Same boat - at that $699 I bought 2 a few weeks ago. I'm using one for productivity/gaming, and I love it. But it really is too big as I'm only 18" from it. I might use it in my sim rig, and send the unboxed one back. Not sure. But it's a really nice monitor.
@rixiorx the monitor has been great. It has a Matte finish on the screen like an actual monitor. I think that kind of holds back the colors popping on bright scenes but I've been enjoying it. If you're looking at it at full price, go C-series. The only difference between the two is this can overclock to 138, has a Display port, and the matte finish. I believe the C tvs are a better value since they are smart tvs. At the price I bought it, I just attached a firestick and it was well worth it. I see LG sometimes drops the price on this Monitor periodically if you want don't mind waiting.
@rixiorx I also figure I should include that this model is designed after the C1. So if you at look it. Full price you're paying for a C1 48 while the C3 48 is cheaper. But if it goes to $699 again, it's a steal.
First time viewer. I know I'm still going to use another monitor along side the c3 or the 48GQ. The smaller monitor for the upclose work, and then the larger monitor for a steam big picture mode experience and will only be used for gaming and watching movies and shows. So this video has actually been perfect for helping me to choose between the 2 screens. Honestly one of the biggest things that's making me go towards the C3 is literally the remote and the processor speed. The C2 here is £999 the C3 is £1400 and the monitor is also £1400 all for the 48" screens. I actually think I will spend the extra and go with the C3. The OC doesn't really bother me nor does the anti-glare as I already use a reasonably darkend room.
Glad I could help! In fact if you are in the US or Canada, C3 will go on sale around Thanksgiving time which is just 1.5 months away and that price is usually the same one you get for black Friday.
I have a video coming out about Alienware monitor, and once you place them side by side with C2, Alienware sucks. To answer your question, though, what do you plan to use it for? Gaming only? Or do you want to do work too? If work, consider 42in C2. I have a video coming out about it tomorrow as well and comparing it with Asus PG42UQ oled.
What about the agressive dimming in productivity/gaming/movies? Since you can't turn it off it is an issue or you can't notice it? Ppl said it does dim while gaming while others said it doesn't dim. Even Rtings say "brightness fluctuates between scenes" but if it's just a "monitorized" c2 it is an issue with that too or they just amped it up in the monitor? I would buy this over a c2 because i don't need TV features and don't like glossy screens at all but i can't decide.
I'm aware of that dimming issue, but I haven't seen it in action while monitor is in use. I only saw it once when I left a word document on the screen for a few hours. When I came back, it was indeed stuck at low brightness setting, but it's easily fixed by pressing a scene mode button on the remote and it's back to normal. For me, the power consumption was more of a concern as it kept triggering my brakers, I would keep it over C2 if not that. In regards to glossy vs mat, I actually use C2 with window to the right and so far glossy screen is only an issue when I have my studio lights on at the back. Also, during the day, if you play dark games, that could be a slight nuance, but nothing major. Overall, I'm very happy with 42in C2 and it's cheap now. Hope this helps!
I'm stuck. Right now that monitor is at 699.99 and I'm contemplating buying it. Right now I have a 3 monitor setup, one being a TV that is 42" that I can definitely move up to 48". I don't really use the TV apps, and if I wanted to I could always hook up an apple tv to the monitor and I would definitely benefit from the anti glare. What would you recommend in my case?
I bought the Ultragear 45 last night. I went into the store intending to buy the C3. I am upgrading from a CX. I hated the Ultragear 1440p ish compared to my CX 4k! I already have the Ultragear boxed back up, I will get the 48 C3. I understand the Ultragear monitor is 240hz comparex to 120hz on the C3. But i just couldn't stand the WAY worse picture quality in ny games. Save your money, get a C3.
I think you mistake this OLED Ultragear with non-oled 45in panel. The 48 oled ultragear is the same panel as 48in C3, only more game centered and has monitor like setup straight out of the box
These companies have to stop putting the ports at the dumbest most inconvenient places possible. They need to be visible and accessible when wall mounted or pushed up against the wall.
excellent monitor but the lg cx, c1 and c2 beat this monitor and it is because of the hgl technology. literally hgl is superior to hdr and if you have games that don't support hdr, hgl converts sdr as if it were hdr superior. example metro exodus supports hdr and it looks good when you play it in hdr but when you change the game to sdr converted to hlg the image quality is beastly, it literally changes a lot and looks much better, it hurts that the monitor is not compatible with hgl.
@@rovosunny1687 all games are compatible with hlg, even old games that are only sdr, you must first activate hlg on the oled tv and to do so you must enter the video settings and then with the control of the television you press the commands 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 and so the tv activates a secret menu and there you change the tv to hlg, look for a tutorial on how to do it on youtube, then you must deactivate the hdr of the windows operating system and also deactivate the hdr of the video game in game graphics settings and then the game will only use hlg, if you have xbox or ps5 do the same, in console settings disable hdr, because if you have hdr enabled then hlg will not work well, search youtube for "hlg in metro exodus" in that video they explain well what tr mentioned, and you will notice the difference in detail of the games even in old games it will look much better.
@@Mysteryboy0007 I went with 42in C2. still kicking it, looking forward to see what the C4 will look like this year. There are rumors of 144Hz panels too
I bought the lg c3 55 inch. Got it for the same price as the lg 48inch ultragear. At this point i dont think one should even buy the monitor since both of them function almost the same unless you want a display port switch. Im so glad i went with the tv instead of the monitor. $200 cheaper plus good speakers and i still get to use it when i dont feel like turning on my pc
Are you certain about the size? I went with 42in C2. A lot more manageable for a computer monitor if you plan to use it for anything else apart from gaming. This was my main reason for switching to C2. Otherwise, I would keep Ultragear because of its DP port, matte finish, monitor like functionality. C2 advantage is that it's a tv and more of a plug and play approach. Their built in functions are great for picture adjustments and sound is way better than Ultragear.
@@RomanDoes Thanks for very fast reply. I'm using 3 monitor as same time (Samsung LU 28" Portrait mode for Email,message, 34" for gaming+ coding, a 27" Asus Proart for Designer). Use 3 monitor sometime make me feel annoyed. In my country 42C2 is out of stock, only 48C2 and 55C2 is avaiable , and 48 inch UltraGear is more 100$ than 48C2 I want to merge my 28" and 34" into an LG 48" TV, and keep Asus ProArt 27" for designer. Please tell me what you think. Thanks and have a nice day !
I do a bit of coding, and document reading on it. It possible to fit 3 word documents side by side. However, due to its size, the main one is always in the center, this is the only good way to keep your neck straight. Even email writing, I have to do that, making sure that its in the center. Takes a bit of getting used to, and I do write long emails for work, so it could be more of a personal thing. But telling you, wait if you can, as 48in might be too overwhelming. If you have good return policy where you live, try it
I also tested some monitors in this video on guys who use small monitors for competitive gaming and they say 42in is too big to concentrate on. This is the video: ua-cam.com/video/rLLAfV_-Lck/v-deo.html
@@RomanDoes does it have stuttering on youtube videos that have slowly panning scenes. Does the remote you show come with the monitor. thanks like your Videos
@kenwolf2431 the ultragear remote is part of the ultragear package, correct. Stuttering, I'm not sure what you mean... I've never experienced any stuttering on any of my TVs and monitors, but I have really fast internet.
do you feel very vague but noticeable vertical lines in pure gray gradience image like the windows task bar? I just bought one and found very noticeable vertical lines in pure gray image. i just returned it although i still think it was a fault unit and the normal ones won't find those grids. Please let me know thanks.
Are you referring to C2 or Ultragear? I haven't noticed any lines on my C2, not even image retention. Most likely it's a faulty panel you deal with. Get a new one to double check.
@@hujosh8693 I went with C2 due to the 42in size. But they are technically the same panels, so any lines you saw there shouldn't be there. Also, do you run you monitor at full brightness and HDR ON when using it as a computer? That could cause image retention. I find it best to switch oled screens into SDR mode when I use it as a computer monitor for work. Windows 11 also has issues displaying regular computer content in HDR.
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What monitor are you comparing your C2 with?
Contents:
00:00 - intro
01:16 - Back Story
02:02 - What I like: Size, PPI, OLED, 4K, viewing distance
04:09 - No port accessibility and no buttons!
04:51 - 48in Ultragear vs C2 TVs
05:56 - Ultrawide mode
06:54 - Beaty and the Beast
07:14 - Power Hog
08:38 - Brightness and waking up
08:57 - Summary and recommendations
48in LG 48GQ900-B Ultragear tech specs at rtings.com: www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/lg/48gq900-b
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Monitor Arm I use: amzn.to/44utKdq
Ergotron Monitor Arm: amzn.to/44wIusf
So glad I watched your video. I have already ordered this at the low price of $699 + tax. It's a steal at this price point compared to the 48 c series at $1k+. But you just warned me that it may trip my circuit breakers in my old nyc home. It's in transition so I'll have to get it and see how it performs. I'll be using it as a display for console gaming form the couch with the pc hooked up to it as well. 8 months later and I can say thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching! Console should be good!
Same boat - at that $699 I bought 2 a few weeks ago. I'm using one for productivity/gaming, and I love it. But it really is too big as I'm only 18" from it. I might use it in my sim rig, and send the unboxed one back. Not sure. But it's a really nice monitor.
Guys do you still recommend this TV/Monitor ? I’m between this one and the LG C3 42/48 and not sure yet
@rixiorx the monitor has been great. It has a Matte finish on the screen like an actual monitor. I think that kind of holds back the colors popping on bright scenes but I've been enjoying it. If you're looking at it at full price, go C-series. The only difference between the two is this can overclock to 138, has a Display port, and the matte finish. I believe the C tvs are a better value since they are smart tvs. At the price I bought it, I just attached a firestick and it was well worth it. I see LG sometimes drops the price on this Monitor periodically if you want don't mind waiting.
@rixiorx I also figure I should include that this model is designed after the C1. So if you at look it. Full price you're paying for a C1 48 while the C3 48 is cheaper. But if it goes to $699 again, it's a steal.
First time viewer. I know I'm still going to use another monitor along side the c3 or the 48GQ. The smaller monitor for the upclose work, and then the larger monitor for a steam big picture mode experience and will only be used for gaming and watching movies and shows. So this video has actually been perfect for helping me to choose between the 2 screens. Honestly one of the biggest things that's making me go towards the C3 is literally the remote and the processor speed. The C2 here is £999 the C3 is £1400 and the monitor is also £1400 all for the 48" screens. I actually think I will spend the extra and go with the C3. The OC doesn't really bother me nor does the anti-glare as I already use a reasonably darkend room.
Glad I could help! In fact if you are in the US or Canada, C3 will go on sale around Thanksgiving time which is just 1.5 months away and that price is usually the same one you get for black Friday.
Perfect monitor for everything. Best decision ever to replace my 2 x 24".
how deep is your desk?
thanks for a great video. i ordered mine today.
Which one did you get? The Ultragear?
@@RomanDoes yes. hi i just wanna ask if there a stand mount for this monitor?
@jiasc7283 it has the stand, but it's way better to you will monitor arm.
So, what do you think you'll go with instead? the 48 LG C2 is still a good option , though it sounds like you could be leaning towards the AW3423DW
I have a video coming out about Alienware monitor, and once you place them side by side with C2, Alienware sucks.
To answer your question, though, what do you plan to use it for? Gaming only? Or do you want to do work too? If work, consider 42in C2. I have a video coming out about it tomorrow as well and comparing it with Asus PG42UQ oled.
"You have to move you neck"
People with a triple monitor setup 2x27" with center 32": 😍 Less neck movement!?!
lol, imagine triple ultrawide setup! 360 degree neck turn!
What about the agressive dimming in productivity/gaming/movies? Since you can't turn it off it is an issue or you can't notice it? Ppl said it does dim while gaming while others said it doesn't dim. Even Rtings say "brightness fluctuates between scenes" but if it's just a "monitorized" c2 it is an issue with that too or they just amped it up in the monitor? I would buy this over a c2 because i don't need TV features and don't like glossy screens at all but i can't decide.
I'm aware of that dimming issue, but I haven't seen it in action while monitor is in use. I only saw it once when I left a word document on the screen for a few hours. When I came back, it was indeed stuck at low brightness setting, but it's easily fixed by pressing a scene mode button on the remote and it's back to normal. For me, the power consumption was more of a concern as it kept triggering my brakers, I would keep it over C2 if not that.
In regards to glossy vs mat, I actually use C2 with window to the right and so far glossy screen is only an issue when I have my studio lights on at the back. Also, during the day, if you play dark games, that could be a slight nuance, but nothing major. Overall, I'm very happy with 42in C2 and it's cheap now.
Hope this helps!
I'm stuck. Right now that monitor is at 699.99 and I'm contemplating buying it. Right now I have a 3 monitor setup, one being a TV that is 42" that I can definitely move up to 48". I don't really use the TV apps, and if I wanted to I could always hook up an apple tv to the monitor and I would definitely benefit from the anti glare. What would you recommend in my case?
Go for it!
I bought the Ultragear 45 last night. I went into the store intending to buy the C3. I am upgrading from a CX. I hated the Ultragear 1440p ish compared to my CX 4k! I already have the Ultragear boxed back up, I will get the 48 C3. I understand the Ultragear monitor is 240hz comparex to 120hz on the C3. But i just couldn't stand the WAY worse picture quality in ny games. Save your money, get a C3.
I think you mistake this OLED Ultragear with non-oled 45in panel. The 48 oled ultragear is the same panel as 48in C3, only more game centered and has monitor like setup straight out of the box
These companies have to stop putting the ports at the dumbest most inconvenient places possible. They need to be visible and accessible when wall mounted or pushed up against the wall.
It's a massive conspiracy to make you struggle with the cheaper units 😀
excellent monitor but the lg cx, c1 and c2 beat this monitor and it is because of the hgl technology.
literally hgl is superior to hdr and if you have games that don't support hdr, hgl converts sdr as if it were hdr superior.
example metro exodus supports hdr and it looks good when you play it in hdr but when you change the game to sdr converted to hlg the image quality is beastly, it literally changes a lot and looks much better, it hurts that the monitor is not compatible with hgl.
What games are compatible with hgl?
@@rovosunny1687 all games are compatible with hlg, even old games that are only sdr, you must first activate hlg on the oled tv and to do so you must enter the video settings and then with the control of the television you press the commands 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 and so the tv activates a secret menu and there you change the tv to hlg, look for a tutorial on how to do it on youtube, then you must deactivate the hdr of the windows operating system and also deactivate the hdr of the video game in game graphics settings and then the game will only use hlg, if you have xbox or ps5 do the same, in console settings disable hdr, because if you have hdr enabled then hlg will not work well, search youtube for "hlg in metro exodus" in that video they explain well what tr mentioned, and you will notice the difference in detail of the games even in old games it will look much better.
Mine on the way $699 was a deal i couldn't pass for a oled 4k it was the best deal i saw on black Friday
sweet deal
hows the monitor so far??
@@Mysteryboy0007 I went with 42in C2. still kicking it, looking forward to see what the C4 will look like this year. There are rumors of 144Hz panels too
I am still not convinced why you retuned it !!!! i think you wanted your money back.
@@MohamedAlnuaimi71 ? Not following your train of thought here
I bought the lg c3 55 inch. Got it for the same price as the lg 48inch ultragear. At this point i dont think one should even buy the monitor since both of them function almost the same unless you want a display port switch. Im so glad i went with the tv instead of the monitor. $200 cheaper plus good speakers and i still get to use it when i dont feel like turning on my pc
55in is bit big, make sure you have plenty of distance or you might develop neck hernia. You can't got wrong with a C3 100%
@@RomanDoes bro i sit 160cm away from my screen
what price is that? I bought mine at less than half the price of the 55 inch c3
@@hueyt224 yep, you can get some sweet deals on Ultragear
i paid $1058@@hueyt224
Hello, so should i buy this one or LG 48C2 ? Thank you alot !
Are you certain about the size? I went with 42in C2. A lot more manageable for a computer monitor if you plan to use it for anything else apart from gaming.
This was my main reason for switching to C2. Otherwise, I would keep Ultragear because of its DP port, matte finish, monitor like functionality.
C2 advantage is that it's a tv and more of a plug and play approach. Their built in functions are great for picture adjustments and sound is way better than Ultragear.
@@RomanDoes Thanks for very fast reply. I'm using 3 monitor as same time (Samsung LU 28" Portrait mode for Email,message, 34" for gaming+ coding, a 27" Asus Proart for Designer). Use 3 monitor sometime make me feel annoyed.
In my country 42C2 is out of stock, only 48C2 and 55C2 is avaiable , and 48 inch UltraGear is more 100$ than 48C2
I want to merge my 28" and 34" into an LG 48" TV, and keep Asus ProArt 27" for designer. Please tell me what you think.
Thanks and have a nice day !
I do a bit of coding, and document reading on it. It possible to fit 3 word documents side by side. However, due to its size, the main one is always in the center, this is the only good way to keep your neck straight.
Even email writing, I have to do that, making sure that its in the center. Takes a bit of getting used to, and I do write long emails for work, so it could be more of a personal thing.
But telling you, wait if you can, as 48in might be too overwhelming. If you have good return policy where you live, try it
I also tested some monitors in this video on guys who use small monitors for competitive gaming and they say 42in is too big to concentrate on. This is the video: ua-cam.com/video/rLLAfV_-Lck/v-deo.html
You need to test the LG C3 oled where do you get the gaming remote for the LG's thanks
С3 has nearly 0 new features vs c2. Looking forward to c4 next year
@@RomanDoes does it have stuttering on youtube videos that have slowly panning scenes. Does the remote you show come with the monitor. thanks like your Videos
@kenwolf2431 the ultragear remote is part of the ultragear package, correct.
Stuttering, I'm not sure what you mean... I've never experienced any stuttering on any of my TVs and monitors, but I have really fast internet.
In Watt ? how much does it consume? Thanks
I didn't measure it, probably close to what they put on the specs.
I think the 4090 is more to blame. 😂😂
@@adaml.5355 it definitely contributed heavily here
Just change ur breaker to 20 amps
@robertdixon8769 hard to do in a rental property
@@RomanDoes sorry then
Does it give you eye fatigue or headaches. How is the picture on blue light too cool or what
It's all adjustable
But it mess up with the colors its noticeable
@@DavidOlea-xb1yo depends on what you compare it with. Can't say anything without seeing it
do you feel very vague but noticeable vertical lines in pure gray gradience image like the windows task bar? I just bought one and found very noticeable vertical lines in pure gray image. i just returned it although i still think it was a fault unit and the normal ones won't find those grids. Please let me know thanks.
Are you referring to C2 or Ultragear?
I haven't noticed any lines on my C2, not even image retention. Most likely it's a faulty panel you deal with. Get a new one to double check.
@@RomanDoes ultragear 48gq900b, thank you very much.
@@hujosh8693 I went with C2 due to the 42in size. But they are technically the same panels, so any lines you saw there shouldn't be there. Also, do you run you monitor at full brightness and HDR ON when using it as a computer? That could cause image retention. I find it best to switch oled screens into SDR mode when I use it as a computer monitor for work. Windows 11 also has issues displaying regular computer content in HDR.
@@RomanDoes ok, i will go to their stores with my laptop to do a full test, thank you again.
Is c2 work well on macbook?
I guess it should, as long as it has HDMI port 2.1 version. Ultragear should work for sure, especially with display port.
I love mine
Hard not to!
it down to $650 at costco online, but the powerhog I think not worth it siince it will heat up the AC bill.
I would get 42in C3 instead without even thinking today
@@RomanDoes why is that? just cuz of the power problem?
@@Mysteryboy0007 TV has more settings and better power management. Been using it for over a year now, no complaints whatsoever.
You don't to use your neck if a table will have 90cm far from monitor)
I'm sitting more than a meter away 🤷♂️
42inch sounds too big for a monitor
Try 48 😀
4:22 😂😂
No it don't lol, 48 inch 2 big
No it don't what? 48 inch bigger than 48in C2? Or what?
I am not a chiropractor lmao
what about the LG 45 OLED Curved?
Can't say much as I haven't tried it myself and I'm not a big fan of ultra wide. Also it's 2k, I'm all about 4k 😀 even 240 fps can't justify it for me