LG 42-inch C3 OLED TV Review (vs C2)
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- Опубліковано 8 гру 2023
- Want the best TV smaller than 48 inches in terms of picture quality? We review the 42-inch LG C3 OLED, including comparisons vs last year's C2, the Panasonic MZ980 & the Sony A90K 42" OLEDs.
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Love the C2 42" as a monitor but if LG offered a G Series in 42" with MLA, I'd buy that in a heartbeat.
Just got this TV to use as my monitor for PC gaming and honestly it's incredible, never seen so much quality in my life. The only complaint I have about it is the crazy reflections. As soon as there is a hint of light in your room you'll see some reflections and sometimes it's off-putting to see yourself while watching/playing something 😂😂 apart from that, amazing product and 100% recommend.
Same here!
C2 was too close for me on my desk, so I got a LG Oled Flex as well. This is awesome, too. LG rocks
You could always wear a paper bag over your head.
I actually love that the screen is so glossy. Makes the picture quality so good. No light reflections in my room anyway, so that's great.
Same! I love it as a monitor
I have the 42-inch C2, and so this is a perfect video for me to watch to see if its worth the upgrade, thank you Vincent!!
I’m still using my 48” wbe c1 , I love it
Great video. Exactly everything I’d want to know as a casual tv enjoyer and gamer.
Thanks vince. You’re really a cut above all the other TV reviewers on youtube.
Thank you for covering the tint/uniformity issues. Many of us WRGB owners suffer this issue and it doesn't get much coverage.
I think almost every lg glossy screen not only oled suffers from this. Even my macbook air which has lg’s ips screen. It really sucks that they use this still eventhough it’s so obvious it causes issues.
True! I had to return my C2 because the tint/uniformity issues were unbearable. I opted for the Panasonic instead and I don't know if I was lucky or what but the uniformity is perfect with no tint. Albeit, gradation is below average but I can live with that just fine.
I bought the C3 in 77” size and I’ve been loving it. I know there are other strong competitors at that size from Samsung but like you said, the C3 just works and hasn’t caused me any issues
LG's products are the most balanced in the OLED space. You can poke holes in them, they aren't the best, but they don't have huge issues that'll ruin your day.
I respect LG for that but they've been so complacent in the midrange OLED segment, the LG CX till the LG C3 are essentially the same with only chipset changes, wish they would use MLA next year.
I also have the 77 inch! Great TV and no complaints whatsoever! What a great tv for both movies and gaming!
Great Job as always! How is the sound quality without soundbar? Comparable to sony a90k acoustic surface? Thanks in advance and again thanks for your job.😊
Love the info! But I went with th C3 48” again upgraded from the CX48 ! I love the 48 but almost went with 42” ! Maybe soon I’ll find a use for the 42 now after this info!
Despite the slight blurryness of text on in windows, especially in older apps, I am absolutely in love with my 42" C2. What a phenomenal TV to use as a Monitor replacement. I am excited to see what the C4 or C5 (if they continue this line) will bring to the table.
Just picked up a 42in C3 for monitor use. I only used it briefly but it looked nice. I had to travel, but when I get home it’s gaming time!
Does it have pip or pbp? If so, how is it? I’m looking to connect two pc’s and split screens if possible.
Great review!!!! Do you think the new 2024 LG Oled 48” will have an MLA panel?
I went from a Samsung edge lit monitor to a lg c3 42” a couple of months ago and i am in love with it. Everything consumed on this TV is a treat. Real HDR really enhances the experience. Great for PC and console.
Does it have pip or pbp? If so, how is it? I’m looking to connect two pc’s and split screens if possible.
hello. what about reflections in brighter rooms?
Thanks for the video. I have a question. Wich 48 4k tv is the best ?? I don’t know what to think now…
Thank yoou brother for your professional videos. I‘m looking for a tv for the living room in my new flat. Which would you recommend for a 55“ to 60“?? I kinda like the LG‘s from your videos over the years but never bought one. Please give me a advise. The LG OLED55C37LA OLED evo is in sale for 1300€ (before 2400€). Is this the c3 from your review but just bigger?
@Vincent great review. At 77 size, c3 or s90c? Which one u choose?
I know this is a TV channel, but this is such a good gaming monitor aswell.
Any monitor is a TV if it’s big enough
@@chibbyylolany TV is a monitor if it's small and your desk is deep enough haha.
From someone who used 49UM7300 and 43UP7500 as a monitor for 3+ years, 42" C3 would be a holy grail gaming/multitasking monitor for me.
Been using my C2 42inch for my PC and PS5 and it's great I have it set to 70 brightness and it's still bright almost too bright for PC use
I can remember Vincents review of the ST60! Crazy. That was my last high end TV and I'm thinking about getting an Oled now they're available for under £1000. I wonder if you will be reviewing one of the TV's in the entry level Panasonic MZ800 oled series? Given Panasonics slow retraction from the TV market I wonder if the legendary quality is still evident in the MZ800 line up? There is also a lot of uncertainty about whether it has a 60hz or 120hz display. Its currently priced at £999 for the 55" and its tempting to pull the trigger but with the S90c and C3 sometimes on sale for £1200 approx is it really the bargain it appears at face value? Hopefully HDTV Test can answer that at some point!
Thanks for this review.
I'm still rocking my 2012 Samsung FullHD TV and honestly watching all of Vincent's videos just keeps me from upgrading because I know I'll never have someone as competent as him calibrate a new TV :D
Love Mr. Teoh's videos. I wish he could get his hands on the 83" S90C, C3, and A80L for a perfect software and hardware comparison since all those TVs very likely use the same panel.
Being the owner of a 65" S90C (luckily with a 2nd gen QD-OLED) and previously owned several LG TVs, I can already guarantee that, for the same panel, LG is for sure miles ahead. Samsung processing is horseshit, I only went for it due to QD-OLED, and thank god I wasn't particularly fond of motion interpolation in the first place cos it's directly unusable - soap opera to 300% and stuttery as hell. The panel is a delight though.
Any possibility of a tcl x955 review. I can see theyre available in my market with quite decent delivery times
For those wondering (especially using as a monitor), in SDR this TV does not trigger ABL at all, no matter if the the image is fullscreen white. And regarding the infamous ASBL issue (auto dimming in dark scenes), this has been fixed on firmware 03.33.65 (July 2023). Also, ASBL in actual static scenes on C3 is much smoother/gradual than previous generations. This TV as a monitor is freaking amazing!
Does it have pip or pbp? If so, how is it? I’m looking to connect two pc’s and split screens if possible.
That’s because the SDR brightness in PC mode is capped at low levels
Only when compared to HDR, right? Or is there anything special in PC mode?
So there's still asbl in static scenes, which means all gaming, news and sports broadcasts will be auto dimmed. Deal breaker, going for the c2 instead
@@stevenhocking6407, only if the scene is really static and stays static for at least 5 minutes -- so your examples don't apply. Also, the dimming process is very gradual, to the point that in the beginning is really hard to tell it's happening; just move your mouse cursor a bit and it reverts to the original brightness. I use C3 as a PC monitor for work, web and gaming, and I think it's really great :)
I know it’s very niche but I’d love a test in the s90c 83’ to my understanding it uses the LG woled panel but is it comparable to the c3? And how does it stack up w the smaller qdoled s90’s
is the c2 have the color boosting i can't recall. Also if you are reading this Vincent, what's your opinion about Dwayne "D-Nice" saying he prefer the a9 Gen5 processing better then the Gen6 at the Value Electronic shootout.
Hi Vincent just wondering if you could make a best settings video for SDR and HDR content on the C3 and even a best settings video for gaming consoles 😀
Watching this on my 42 C2, C3 might be better but man I really don't see the need to upgrade. after 1 year and playing games, watching anime, watching movies, programming, and photo editing, I LOVE my LG C2.
I wonder if the recommendation to use filmmaker mode for gaming also applies to the G3. If anyone knows, a link below would be great . 🙏🏼
I remember watching crazy amounts of judder on an LG TV in a John Lewis showroom (so standard settings) when showing Wimbledon tennis live. Some years ago, but it was enough to put me off ever buying an LG - I was shocked that they could release a TV with firmware that screwed up that badly.
Liked the video during the first 3 seconds of the video because we KNOW Vince got our back and is all about helping out the people (consumers) make the best decisions with their hard earned money and not be fooled by big tech advertisement 🥰
I mean Vincent has some really close ties to Lg and Sony but I don’t feel like it discredits his work whatsoever. He remains objective unlike some other reviewers that will put down other brands in an attempt to convince people another brand is better and just so happen to have links to that “better” brand in the description 😂
I´m sorry to ask, but do you have a video guide with recommended configurations for this LG Model? I own a LGC3 55.
Does anybody know if Vincent has done settings for the LG C3 for use with xbox series x and ps5?
I got a c3 as a warranty replacement for a busted c1. Using PC input label with the xsx, I'm only getting 8b 4L8 with 422 chroma in dolby vision and game optimizer mode.
Would really like to see MLA and heatsink in this size class; that would really sell it for gaming.
Why bother? You already can have the G3 in 55”
@@hastensavoir7782 What you mean, "Why bother?" 42 vs 55 is a big difference if you want to use one as a monitor, on a desk.
@@hastensavoir7782 Already have a 55" TV with the G2's panel (Philips OLED+907) so no point upgrading so soon. Looking for a PC monitor at this point
@@hastensavoir7782 For gaming…Not everyone has a big space.
@@hastensavoir7782 yeah no, dont want a 55" an armlength away from me. 42" is the perfect size, 48" would also maybe be acceptable but 55" is way too large
can you do LG C3 calibration video please
I have a LED 4K HDR TV from GRUNDIG. It‘s the model GUB 7022 from 2020.
Do you think the LG B3 from 2023 will blow my mind? I‘ve never had an OLED TV in my life
When does usb-c trickle in? To connect and charge a laptop fi? Why is it not on board yet? For PC monitor usage that is. Thx.
Perfect timing for this video. I am debating between the 48 and 42. Best Buy have the 48” ready to pick up for me. But still deciding.
You won't regret a 48 inch, it's great as a PC monitor AND for watching movies.
Thank you for the recommendation. That moves the needle a little towards the 48”. 😀
I currently have a 55 CX and it is awesome. I want to change because I want to “downsize “ a little. The 55 is too close to my face.
can you say more about prevent input delay boost setting? So... it is only to be enabled with 60hz no matter what fps? any drawbacks ?
Do you think there might be a 32” C4?
Did OLED motion ever improve? I have a CX and it's like playing a Gamecom.
I got the 42 c3 for black friday for my ps5 / bedroom movies and im blown away how good it is
how much ?
I miss 37" TV's They were perfect as PC monitors 😭
C3 looks like a great tv, however not enough improvements to warrant upgrading from my current lg c2 42 as a dedicated PC monitor. It is connected to PC and in PC/game mode the whole time (if I want to watchb50hz content or movies that's what tye 65" C1 in the lounge is for). If they bring back higher refresh support for BFI in later models then it would be worth upgrading.
No shit its similarly priced, realistically you can't expect a very big difference
Hey friend, is there a guide that explains the correct direction of colors and settings on Android TV, please?
can you give us settings for c3 42' gaming please
I managed to get a C3 just this past week for only $500, it's working great so far!
What size? Where? Does it have pip or pbp? If so, how is it? I’m looking to connect two pc’s and split screens if possible.
@@mpad680 It's a 42". I got incredibly lucky, it was a shelf display turned open box at a nearby Best Buy. The online price was different than the price in store, online said it was $725.
It's working really well, though the ABL is rather noticeable when using it as a PC monitor and shifting between things with higher APL, like switching between tabs that have a dark mode vs a light mode. Other than that, it's basically perfect.
There are a few modes for split screen, in the Multi View setting, it has side by side, picture in picture, and dual PC monitor mode. Side by side didn't want to use my laptop, probably because it's running at 1440p, but Dual PC monitor did let me show my laptop and my Apple TV next to each other, maybe fiddling with a few settings could get it working right. Two PCs should be what that mode is designed to work with.
Hi, recently LG TV's updated to latest software, destroying everything I liked about LG, now I'm 2 click away from using it as a PC monitor and using remote is a MUST... Also beautiful and useful menu is now gone... Is there a way to downgrade software ?
Good tv for a small bedroom 😊
I love my C3 that I got a few weeks ago. It was the 65" so not super relevant for this video but still, I love it. I just decided I trust LG more than Samsung and that was the deciding factor for me.
Same, bought it 3 weeks ago and super happy with
Samsung buys all their OLed panels from LG, thats all you need to know 😂
@6:34 the Lg C3 seems to have a green tint especially in the clouds on the right side of the screen. The Sony HX310 seems to have a reddish tint in the clouds on the right side. Does anyone else notice?
I've problem with my c3 when change picture mode why does it returned to default picture mode and I've to change it every time?
I'd like a shootout between the LG C3 and Samsung 43" Neo QLED 4K QN90C for PC desktop use.
Despite the C3 having great gaming and picture quality, I wonder if the QN90C with its RGB pixel layout for better text rendering and less severe ABL for more stable brightness would be a better all-rounder.
I spent weeks in the run up to Black Friday debating between those two. Both have pros and cons for PC, modern consoles and 30fps systems, all of which I intend to use. Ended up deciding to wait another year and see what comes out.
Do some gaming settings video bro you only did one video with C1 it’s a longe time ago make a best gaming settings for LG C3
How is it going to behave as a computer monitor when comes to safety to eyes? It almost doesnt flicker but is it enough?
I have LG C9. When i calibrating HDR on PS5 using HGIG,sun in app blend in after 11 klicks. It's only 550 nits. Why?
C3 chrominance overshoot is much more noticeable than my previous C9. So much so that I'm thinking of returning it for a S90C
Enjoy the burn-in w/ Samsung 😂
@@OC.TINYYYfunny you say that s90c with 2 gen panel with 77 size probably has better burn in lifetime than g3.
C3 is not even competing with s90c, as it’s about 500 nits dimmer.
You can get 2nd gen panel with 65 inches too, as 1 gen is dimmed out.
I got c2 and s90c.
Wait, the c3 is using "dynamic color boosting", thought it has neen part of the meta technology and requires a heatplate like the g3?
Hi guys, there is too mutch difference about Lg c9 to Lg C3 of the last year?
Thaks a lot for help-me
Thanks for the info. As a newby, question to you (and others) - Is a viewing distance of 10' 6" to close for an 85" mini-LED TV??? (wall mounted). Trying to gather actual experiences/use cases for decision making, a Newby.
Sounds pretty perfect to me ... as of 4K viewing distance calculators you need to sit closer than 11.9' to be able to see 4k details in the first place !
Too close is when being able to detect the pixel structure of the screen ... or when getting pain in your neck from constantly looking from left to right ;-)
Content quality: for 4k and bluray (hd tv, etc.) your viewing distance is perfect ... some older dvd-content may require to increase the distance (basically for "transferred to disc vhs-content") ... OR ... generally avoiding such outdated material (that's what I do).
Being already closer than the threshold of 11.9' leaves the (individual) decision between increased immersion (closer) or comfort (more distance for less head and/or eye movement).
@@marcuscole8796 Thank you much! This was quite insightful. Immersion is my plan and good processing/upscaling. I appreciate the key learnings above.
C2 wins cos you can turn off auto dimming completely, whereas c3's firmware update only fixed half of the auto dimming issues and can't be turned off in the service menu
Hoping the C4 42" is a pretty big improvement especially with brightness. I may get one to use as a monitor.
If only samsung made 42 inch qd oleds
The C4 will make a bang, you can count on it.
32” glossy qd-oled 4K/240 coming Q1/Q2 ‘24 from ASUS, Alienware (curved), and MSI
doubtful. Youre looking at a new A10 processor and a 144Hz panel...thats about it.
Time will tell how big of an improvement the A10 processor is...
@@M.W.H. Lots of info out there to suggest that C4 will support 144hz.
If you enable the 4:4:4 pass through on, option on C2 & C3... If gaming from a console XSX, do i have to change my color space?
From ( standard to pc rgb ) and TV setting ( video/black level ) to full vs limited
*SDR game
Why is the 42" Panasonic TX-42LZW984 OLED better than the two LGs?
Proud owner of a sony bravia master series A90k 42" bought a year ago, picture quality is stunning
How do you test color depth and color banding? There is image at 5:39
Is there anything you can say about color banding and color depth on LG C3? I think it is important to mention that you will see so bad color banding, that does not even close to 8bit, it much worse that that. Also you will see there worsest gradients in your life, it will be not smooth, it will be as wave pattern, like the tones of the gradients sligtly swapped between its neighbours. This is what I see on my C3 and I have no idea why no one paying attention into it.
Can you test this for PC use too?
What about ABL, is there way to turn it off??
Is it the case that you can’t get into the service menu on the C3 to turn off auto dimming when viewing static content? Or is there a work around for this?
There's no way to turn this off on C3, but you don't need to. Using it as a monitor, as long as you keep the cursor moving every 5 minutes or so the ASBL won't be triggered. Also, ASBL on C3 is much smoother/gradual than previous generations.
A really good skrunk tv test. Eventhough i know it représente lots of work to spot little avantages/disavantages. Can i ask when philips 908 Will be tested.?
@bobmorane7329: Thanks! We have received a review sample of the Philips 908, and hope to have the review up before the end of the year.
@@hdtvtest eventough it's the worth high end TV, i bought it coz ambilight & sound
i have the c3 42 inch model and im using HGIG for HDR gaming but im still not know how much nits i should give him? what is the peek brightness for the 42 inch in the HGIG mode? a lot of games dont support the calibration in windows and ps 5 and what can i gve him with the HDR luminance slider? 650 max or 800 max? i hheard the 42 ich is not that bright like the bigger one like the 65 inch. would love to get help here
@HDTVTest Looks like the panel supports 12 but color. How does 12 bit color impact hdr vs 10bit color?
12bit in sdr looks more flat with raised blacks
Will there be a C3 PS5 calibration video, or would the settings in C1 PS5 video still be accurate?
Great have it for my pc
Waiting for 32-42 OLED with 240hz refresh rate. When?
Just wondering if you anyone could help me? I have a Samsung 4k tv and half the screen is flickering when randomly playing games sometimes or when I change from ps5 to xsx. Does anyone know what the issue is
Really hope we see 32" LG OLEDs next year
Whats so good about 32"? I used a 32 inch Samsung (PC monitor) for 7 years before I upgraded to a 48 inch C3. Best move I ever made.
Which one is more likely to get burn in Vincent?
It would be nice if LG implemented MLA on the 42" C4 OLED next year. But I'm betting we're just going to get another clone of the C2 with negligible 'improvements' again. Don't get me wrong, the C2 and C3 are great TV's but LG really needs to stop selling us the same TV every year. Especially since a handful of monitor manufacturers announced 4K 240hz QD OLED displays at Gamescom.
It is hard to get improvements that don`t cost money.
New chipset… and that is Only cheap upgrade they have.
Heat sink… cost money… mla cost money… new chipset about Same price as previous…
MLA, at least on the G3, has problems with brightness below 200 nits - reducing the dynamic range and making the image flatter. I would consider it useless until they fix that.
They won't bring the standout difference of the G-series down to the C-series until they have something new to make the G-series stand out. Business 101.
@@concinnus In that case they need to make a 42" G-series OLED.
@@0perativeX I think there's a market. Heck, I'd buy one. My guess is it's too difficult to shrink MLA and/or to get G-series brightness at the lower aperature ratio of small screens.
i hope that samsung will anounce a 48" or 42" QD-OLED TV at CES in january
Vincent @HDTVTest, if I want to play games with FILMMAKER MODE to have brighter more saturated colors should I use DTM ON OR OFF? since I can’t use HGIG
Sony Oleds thanks!!!
I can disable TPC and GSR with the current firmware in service menu. As I understand, this wasn‘t possible initially. Can anybody confirm?
Is there any chance of burn in with the LG C3 TV?
Is it possible to force ALLM when using filmmaker mode? I have the c3, BTW I didn't notice an obvious improvement compared to my old c9, weird
Still no 120hz black frame insertion like the C1?
Would choose an A90K
I still have an older LG OLED C9.
Is it worth updating (also because of gaming?) to the C3?
Personally I have a C9, I wouldn’t. It’s still an amazing TV. I did get a 42in C3 but that replaced my old LCD curved monitor.
Do you have video for best xbox series x settings on c3 77 inch?
C3 or Philips 808? (Philips at lower price atm)
funny, 2 weeks ago i was looking for this video. So I went my way and finally got 42 C2 with my mac, i was willing to use 14 days trial as free return option, yes i knew it in reality there would be no way home. Meanwhile found blackfriday deal for C3 so I switched it and I am glad I did. If I would be stuck on C2, for usecase as monitor theres no regrets, lg 42 oled is always great choice. Great tip from last video I found from HDTVTest was about sony image retention and burn in comparison to LG. LG everytime you turn of the tv small pixel refresher is going on, this helps in the longterm to prevent burnin, in comparison sony was more prone to get image retention and burn in. I dont get it, u buy these displays from LG and they dont tell u its wise use this function instead of relying on expectations of dev team visualising perfect buble scenario which comes as theory put in practice in the bad way.
I have a C1 right now but i'm looking to downsize as the 48" is too big for my needs. I want something smaller, that will be used for gaming primarily, and watching movies and using streaming sites occasionally. Any suggestions?
42" C3 obviously lol
48 inches is better for gaming and movies.
@@Bigtymer781 Oh I know. It's been great so far but long story short, The screen is too big for my room and my eyesight is being affected so I need to downsize. I've heard good chatter about Samsung's QD-OLEDs so I'm thinking about one of those but my safe option is a 42" C3 right now...
Vincent, pleaseeeee do a 2023 settings video for LG C2 that includes PS5/Xbox Series X. Preferably 55-inch. Thank u. Have a good day/night.
Does the motion smoothing on these tvs bring the framerate all the way up to 120hz?
I believe so, yes. But it depends on how aggressive you set TruMotion. Higher values will cause more artifacts on fast scenes. I find that '6' is the magic number for me.
I use the 48 c2 as my do it all
Love ❤ this video
Shout i buy this or LG 32GR93u for gaming?
What’s the sound like?
Did they fixed the ABL for PC use? I heard the C2 was a pain to use with PC because of this
If you're in SDR I can guarantee C3 won't trigger ABL even if the screen is 100% pure white. I'm using a C3 at the moment set to 4:4:4 passthrough and it's a must! No complains at all, and I'm picky LOL
@@fulalascaos9633 cool, but it's a bummer you have to turn HDR every time you want to see a UA-cam video, or some HDR content