42" C2 has been a great monitor for last 2 years - can recommend c4 based on that. Just picked up a 65" C3 for $1400 (USD) in easter sale for other room.
Wit the C3 and C1 sometimes i Ged a loud cracking sound out of my soundbar. It is not happening with my other TV. I am using a Samsung Sound bar. When y put sound to 0 the cracking sound wil be gone. This only happens with a LG TV. On windows 11 using a Asus strix RTX 4090 OC.
Finally pulled the plug and got a 48 inch C4, I’m absolutely loving it right now! Thank you for helping me form my decision! Also I thought I was going to stop watching this channel right after getting my tv but I’m still here lol
Yesterday opened my C4 42" im mind blown never had anything OLED nor TV nor Monitor, it's best out of 2 worlds choosen over aw3225qf but never seen aw3225qf live. I think i don't need to even see it because i choosed better and it's C4. Can't go wrong with this one it's just damn too GOOD TO BE TRUE! 144hz, the amazing glossy screen the size the colors the everything.... i just don't have enough words...HDR gameplay oh my fucking god. Paired with my Legion laptop with rtx 4090 175watts - my dream came true ! What i was thinking with all those VA and IPS before - THEY DONT HAVE COLORS IN THEM!! And what i like the most i don't afraid of burn in.. if it happens it happens but as i red QD OLED alienware are a lot more prone to burn ins and also this baby C4 only 900euros... i will buy new one if this one f-up. But it will not. Fan for all my life, now looking to buy one for home TV - just bigger :D also - subbed.
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY nice video mate. i have the lg g3 77 inch. is it worth the upgrade? only bit brighter. and ai filters that you dont use? i dont gaming in 144 hz. im not a pc gamer. what do you advice me? its not mindblowing compare to my lg g3? better wait till 2025? hopefully lg skipped also one generation processor and go from a11 to a13. i can get the lg g4 77 inch for 2249 euro if i exchange my lg g3 for it. what you advice me mate?
Even though I just got the 42 inch C3 a month ago as soon as LG ever decides to make a 42 QD-OLED I'm taking the plunge even though the misses might have me sleeping on the sidewalk 😂😂😂😂
@@HUSTLEONLY-kz5bf yeah people laugh at me. when i say the avatar demo in 4k hdr on youtube looks better on my lg cx oled then on my 77 inch lg g3. the glossy screen maybe? its strange. lg g3 is brighter. because mla oled panel. but colorluminance with some content looks better on the lg cx. its strange. try it. if you have a cx compare it to lg g3 with the avatar 4k hdr demo on youtube
I bought a Lg C2 on sale last April and it’s easily destroys the 5 other tvs in my house. I use it mainly for gaming and watching 4k movies. The picture is incredible sound is good and I couldn’t be happier . Not one problem. LG Oled or nothing for me…
I don't understand the hype of C3 and C4 as a monitor and gaming TV. Had 42C3 and was disappointed. It's great as a TV for watching movies, PQ is really great there but for gaming and PC usage it's way too dim because of way too aggressive APL and ABL in game mode and PC usage.
My LG nano85 got a couple of pixel lines on the right side of the screen. Thankfully my extended warranty at Best Buy was going to expire on Sept 12th, because even though they couldn't repair the tv (discontinued I guess) they refunded me the full amount,and that went to getting me a brand new 2024 LG C4 OLED, and holy cow, I cant believe I've been playing games without OLED for so long. Cannot recommend anything but an LG C4 or the higher model.
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY what is the difference between the new DV FMM and DV Cinema from previous gen? Isn’t it just labeling that can be set to the same settings anyway from any preset?
Do you think it’d be good to wait for the inevitable replacement for the Sony A90k which has been out for two years now.? What ever replaces it will at the very least have XR clear and whatever else Sony has up its sleeve for 2024. Sony A90k was the competitor for the LG C2 & C3 since master series TVs have a two year life cycle annoyingly.
Seems like sony is ditching oled for that prototype mini led they showed earlier this year or at least their premium model will be this new prototype tv.
@@ragnarokpxn5196Potentially yeah they’ll focus on mini led I agree. However it would be odd if they left the 42 and 48 inch LG C4 with no competition. They get LGs panels after all. Sony A90K can’t compete with those newer TVs.
So following Sonys new lineup announcement today, it doesn’t look like we’re not getting a replacement for the A90K. Do we think they will release a replacement in the second half of the year for that TV?
is the video processor of this c4 better than that of the sony a90k? What advice do you recommend between the two? Is it possible that the Sony, even if older than two years, remains superior in the visual quality sector?or has this lg c4 surpassed it?
1. Is there an option to quickly (like 1 button away) to adjust simple brightness? Like SONY Bravia has option to adjust the brightness by 5 in range 0 - 50. I use this to quickly adjust the brightness when the automatic adjustment is not enough. 2. How long it takes after firing signal from remote to actually launch the TV? I remember that all TVs had like 10 or even to 20 seconds before displaying the input, while SONY got this literally under 2 seconds. (I was blown away how quick it is)
You are the 7th review I watch on this TV and by far one of the very best reviews. Thank you for taking your time and looking under every possible setting for this TV. I will be using it as a monitor and your information has helped me greatly.
sorry if i didnt pay attention but all I care about is do the sharpness, motion blurr, peak brightness... turn off whan you connect to a pc. I had purchased the LG C3 42 inch last year and a lot of those AI features basically turned off when you connect to a pc. Wich is bullsit, I paid for alll that AI picture quality shit only to be turned off when connected to pc. And you couldnt turn them on in settings. It litertally said that a lot of those "features were unavailable when connected to a PC" so i returned that shit immidiately.
Tempted to buy it and run it as a 3840x1600 UltraWide for games and swap back to 4K for normal content / PC use. 144 Hz is a big deal, 24 Hz doesn't sound like much but it's 20% more than 120 Hz.
I like the Picture Wizard but it's annoying that it won't let you tweak it. Nor tell you what each picture does. I wish it added some more picture options to select and also allow you to tweak things. For my settings it always over sharpens and I want to get the clear and colorful option but I never know how to get that setting back
I'm was waiting for the 32' QD Oled monitors, but this video made me look up this 42' realm. Here right now: C4 42' 1300€ / AW3225QF 1400€ (no stock) / PG32UCDM 1500€ (no stock) / C3 42' 800€ Appart from the 144hz vs 120hz, are there any major differences in this 42' C4 vs C3? Dont really care about the tv os since it'll be a monitor.
Brian, excellent coverage and information as always! I just hopped onto Best Buy. The C3 42” can be had at $899 while the C4 42” is at $1499. Is there $600 worth of image processing improvement? I really want this size for an OLED monitor and I’m fine with 4K 60hz for Cinematic RPG games.
Bro I'm more than likely getting the C4 but for that cost difference I'm getting the C3 no questions. In Australia it's about $300aud difference so I'm fine with it. But 600US nah
Brian please review the LG C4 48 inch version, year after year the 48 inch version gets ignored and often perceived to have the same brightness levels as the 42 inch, I feel it might get be quite close to 55 inch in terms of brightness.
@@DeniosG I don't think so, if that's the case the C3 42 inch would have been as bright as the 48 inch, yes the brightness boosting tech is for 55 and above, but I believe 48 is slightly brighter than 42 inch version.
@@DeniosG I have literally said the same about the brightness boosting tech lol. Brightness boosting tech only works from 55 inch and above, yes, but the 48 inch is comparatively slightly brighter than the 42 inch version despite not having a brightness boosting technology. We don't have a lot of data for the brightness tests of 48 inch versions but you can check Rthings for the C1's 48 inch version's brightness, compare that with C4's 42 inch version. 48 inch version of C1 is brighter than the 42 inch version of even the C4, so it makes more sense to assume that the 48 inch version of c4 is slightly brighter than the 42 inch version.
I've been using an LG C1 55'' for my monitor for the last couple of years, it's easily the best monitor I've ever owned. Using a on OLED smart TV as a monitor is so underrated.
Waaaayyyy too big man. I’ve tried 55” & 48” OLED’s on an HX Ergotron HX wall mount. 80cm deep desk and it’s still too big. 42” is definitely the sweet spot. Now to decide whether the C4 is worth 70% more money over the C3. 🤔
Been using a 48” CX as my monitor since 2020, been flawless. My extended warranty expired last year so I bought the LG service remote for $7 from Amazon and turned off ABL which was my main annoyance. Now it’s at full brightness at all times.
@@mattspeer01Yeah, that's a good idea, with no warranty to void anymore, there is no downside outside of slightly higher image retention risk but if you've had your screen for that long, you already know how to prevent that from becoming an issue.
@@Rhythmic_Hammer I agree 42 is the way. It's a scary number still for most people but it's not bad at all. In fact most monitors are tiny, so it's the other way round. But can be uncomfortable for some tasks, the edges are too far away. And the pixel density is worse. I'd do a dual/triple 42 setup before going 48 any day.
Yeah I’m wondering that too. I absolutely love my LG C2 as a PC monitor but its one and only major downfall is the gsync/vrr flickering is really annoying
Just sold my C3 42 and purchased the C4 42 today, running a 4090. Wow what an improvement in brightness and noticeable FPS increase. Also blacks and colours, hdr just seem nicer. This is what the C3 should have been. Can definitely recommend this as a monitor, it’s insane!
Hey Brian, I use a 48" CX as my main desk monitor, with a vertical IPS Black monitor 27" abutting it. Its a good combo, because when I work or game with some kind of static element for reference (spreadsheet, map, etc) the monitor can take it and I never have to worry about it. And frankly, when you are
I have the C3 and its totally useless as a work monitor due to the OLED inherent bluish tint and LG dimming and dynamic mode switching.. dont expect the C4 to be any diff
Same. I don't understand the hype of C3 and C4 as a monitor and gaming TV. Had 42C3 and was disappointed. It's great as a TV for watching movies, PQ is really great there but for gaming and PC usage it's way too dim because of way too aggressive APL and ABL in game mode and PC usage. You can minimize the blue tint by setting the white balance to a warmer tone but yes it still doesn't look like an LCD, that's common with WOLEDs they have a colder picture then LCDs. Also the tinting is a bit of a problem. It gets greenish quite fast from an angle, also a common problem with WOLEDs and I could clearly see greenish tint all around the frame even when watching straight on, even though I sat 1.5m away from the 42" model. You have to be at least 2-3m away from the TV and straight on to not be able to see this tint change. It's similar to contrast and color shift on VA, if you sit too close to it you see it.
Nothing is even close the sony xr processor especially with reality creation feature on....but the lg tvs have much less input lag and higher refresh rate
@@drunkhusband6257 I guess you haven't seen a Philips TV yet. It's the only brand which can actually compete with Sony when it comes to processing and upscaling. I still prefer Sony. It's less aggressive and a bit more natural but Philips is almost on par with and even better with some things. I'd say LG is 3rd best while I find Samsung and Panasonic rather disappointing in anything below 4k.
@@rixiorx I play on PC so when I’m running the game off of this 42inTV I creat a small window on the desktop and play. The rest of the screen is RUclips sports ect.
Is the pink tint still on these panels? It’s a huge dealbreaker i already have a screen from lg that is not oled and one side has reddish tint and the other one doesn’t. Lg needs to stop using this cheap AR coating. People all over reporting about it and returning their tv’s while lg calling it a “feature”😂. So much for “trusting the company”.
After latest firmware of my c3 42 inch gsync flickering just disappeared. I'm guessing the same about the C4. Although the culprit could be Nvidia's drivers. Can't be sure. Anyways Gsync flickering isn't a thing anymore.
Brian! I'm torn. I have a 42C2 i use for work and gaming. I was thinking of upgrading to a 32" QD OLED monitor (one of the 2024 models). Then I started thinking of perhaps using a 55" Samsung QD OLED. Then I was thinking maybe that is too big. With this video, im thinking of swapping the 42C2 to a 42C4. What i like about the C series - 4 x hdmi 2.1 ports, glossy screen, dolby vision, apps built in. The QD Oled monitor has a bit higher peak brightness, better color luminance, higher refresh rate, a bit more comfortable screen size. The QD OLED tv would be the brightest, high color luminance, but I'd be about 3 feet away (if gaming, i could probably scoot back but while working, id be about 3-4 feet from the screen). Hmm. Help!
Honestly I love the 42 C4 but is It enough of an upgrade? I'd so no at the same size. The QD-OLED monitors are very cool but seldom match the peak brightness of the QD-OLED TV'S. 55" QD-OLED would be a great solution but might be too big . I go 48" C4. You get the upgrades and the C series signature you love but also a bit more size
Would you pay £300 fpr the C3 or £600 for the C4? My C2 has damaged pixels and Richersounds will only offer a voucher. So unsure in which to get next for PC
120fps cuts OLED motion blur down by 50%(8.3ms persistence), and 144fps(6.94ms) is about 60%. Too bad us Nintendo Switch & PS5 owners barely get to utilize either with the latter. 144 is a frikkin god send, because it's wiping out so much motion blur, which QD-OLED's only real flaw strictly in terms of gaming imo.
Will be buying OLED for the first time. I'm currently on a 32'' RCA LCD that was handed down to me. Still works but think it's time for an upgrade. We'll see. When the prices drop this year I'll probably pic one up.
Hey Brian does your panel have that green tint viewed at an angle? Saw a couple of videos saying that's a "thing" these C4 have. Viewing it at an angle there is a very visible green tint. Thanks for the video!
If you have the C3 it’s not worth the upgrade. Similar to upgrading your iPhone 1 year later, a hair of a difference. If this is your first oled, you’re in for a treat
How are things on OLED today with "Black crush"? This is critical for the monitor, otherwise the monitor would not be a monitor if it did not have higher quality standards than the TV. Why Sony abandoned the OLED matrix in their new bvm Hx310...
Great presentation Brian. Looking forward to your showing of the G4. Your emphasis on the flexibility of LGs TVs this year is driving my decision. A95L tempting but too pricey. LGs processing has caught up with Sony so now is the time to get my first LG tv.
LG definitely has a very unique signature. Sony is amazing but they definitely keep things more to directors intent. Stay tuned for the G4 my friend and thank you for watching
I have the 45” OLED and if you’re using it for gaming the poor ppi is overblown and I’d go 21:9 at 1440p with an 800R curve over this. For gaming that is. I’ll be picking up a 42” OLED for all other stuff.
Sorry to disappoint you. I don't have a c3 in my back pocket. I'm just one person. I'm not LG or a retailer. I would also never compare a new TV as my first video on it anyway. It should be seen alone. I'll do a comparison if a C3 is available. Sorry to disappoint
Have the c1 48” for my ps5 desk set up, been looking at the c3 42” bit waiting to see if there is a massive difference between the c3 and c4 if not I’ll go with the cheaper c3
Same boat, honestly upgrading that TV to anything but a g series is already dicey, I would at least wait for the c4 to drop in price so you get more of the cumulative improvements and the 144hz and not overpay at launch.
So people are using this TV as a CPU monitor. Isn't kind of too big to be on a computer desk?. How is it to look at this 42 inch close to you? I'm using a 32 inch right now. I don't think I can fit a 42 on my desk!..lol
Hello, thanks for your extensive analysis Brian, I really liked it. I want to ask you all which television would you choose, this LG C4 or the Samsung S90D, both being 42" and with the same type of LG WOLED panel, as I read they have the same panel. I am undecided and I would like Brian to also analyze the Samsung S90D 42" from 2024 to compare the two because it analyzes them very well and now I ask you for help (Brian give us your opinion too) to help me decide between these two televisions that will go on sale in this year 2024. The use that I'm going to give it is for series, movies and PC and PS5 games. I await your answers, best regards.
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY thank you for the response appreciate it sounds good to me. I’ll be checking out your G4 video for sure hope you and family have a Happy Easter 🐣
Спасибо за обзор. У меня с3. С4 немного лучше конечно. Очень нравится доступность (хотя всё же дорого, но накопить можно). У меня вопрос - почему в режиме филмэйкер мод температура цветовая максимально в жёлтый уходит? Ведь нейтральная температура (6500 К) является истиной для естественного освещения.
Not gonna lie (or suggest this to my wife for fear of my life lol), but I kinda want the 42 as a third monitor in my office. Would make my ASUS LCD’s look like trash in comparison though.
When i enable 144hz on this tv the colors are extremely washed out is that normal? Im using a 4080 and hdmi 2.1. Nothing i do can fix this other than turning off 144hz and puting it on 120hz. I tried enabling and disabling HDR and entire PC is wash out no matter what i do unless i switch off 144hz.
A great review of the 42inch C4 my brother. You are right about what you said about trusting LG when it comes to OLED and it's one of the many reasons why when it comes to OLED I only buy LG. That being said. This would make a great gaming monitor or hell even a tv for watching movies ect.
I’ve just bought this TV. It’s the first time I’ve opted for LG over Sony, but I just couldn’t justify getting the A90K with it being over two years old at this stage. I just hope the LG C4 impresses when it arrives. Really wished Sony would’ve come out with an A90K succcessor this year
we dont know if its overlooked we didnt have either of them it hasnt even really been in reviewers/youtubers hands :) so they can compare to other new tv's :)
Thanks Brian! You’re the only review I can find that’s well rounded and addresses the pc gaming benefits with this years model. Would appreciate your input on it as a monitor for work though.
This game optimizer blows out samsungs
100%
This TV at the 42 inch size will make a lot of people happy.😊
It's also $600 more expensive than the LG C3 42 inch :(
@@asafblasbergvideographerwait till black friday ,gonna be 1000$
With 100 bucks more you can get a 48inch
@@asafblasbergvideographeronly at release tho, it will get the same same price in like 6 months
@@prettyboiiartisticpeople who get the 42 inch size will mostly use it as a monitor
42" C2 has been a great monitor for last 2 years - can recommend c4 based on that. Just picked up a 65" C3 for $1400 (USD) in easter sale for other room.
Awesome! You have a great line up my friend
enjoy dude
Looks good. I hoped for some measures but nice video.
We have only the Philips 809 42 as a competitor this year right?
Wit the C3 and C1 sometimes i Ged a loud cracking sound out of my soundbar.
It is not happening with my other TV. I am using a Samsung Sound bar.
When y put sound to 0 the cracking sound wil be gone.
This only happens with a LG TV. On windows 11 using a Asus strix RTX 4090 OC.
Finally pulled the plug and got a 48 inch C4, I’m absolutely loving it right now! Thank you for helping me form my decision! Also I thought I was going to stop watching this channel right after getting my tv but I’m still here lol
Thank you so very much, Garrett! I'm so glad you are happy with your C4 . I truly appreciate you being part of the community and family
Yesterday opened my C4 42" im mind blown never had anything OLED nor TV nor Monitor, it's best out of 2 worlds choosen over aw3225qf but never seen aw3225qf live. I think i don't need to even see it because i choosed better and it's C4. Can't go wrong with this one it's just damn too GOOD TO BE TRUE! 144hz, the amazing glossy screen the size the colors the everything.... i just don't have enough words...HDR gameplay oh my fucking god. Paired with my Legion laptop with rtx 4090 175watts - my dream came true ! What i was thinking with all those VA and IPS before - THEY DONT HAVE COLORS IN THEM!! And what i like the most i don't afraid of burn in.. if it happens it happens but as i red QD OLED alienware are a lot more prone to burn ins and also this baby C4 only 900euros... i will buy new one if this one f-up. But it will not. Fan for all my life, now looking to buy one for home TV - just bigger :D also - subbed.
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY thank you to tell me about artefact of your camera "in these conditions" because i was like WTF :D
If only a QD-Oled was available at this size. Perfect for my desk.
That's what makes the c4 unique as there is very little competition at this size
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY nice video mate. i have the lg g3 77 inch. is it worth the upgrade? only bit brighter. and ai filters that you dont use? i dont gaming in 144 hz. im not a pc gamer. what do you advice me? its not mindblowing compare to my lg g3? better wait till 2025? hopefully lg skipped also one generation processor and go from a11 to a13. i can get the lg g4 77 inch for 2249 euro if i exchange my lg g3 for it. what you advice me mate?
@@jantjedewaalYour tv is just one year old, use it for at least 4 years to get some good upgrades in the future models.
Even though I just got the 42 inch C3 a month ago as soon as LG ever decides to make a 42 QD-OLED I'm taking the plunge even though the misses might have me sleeping on the sidewalk 😂😂😂😂
@@HUSTLEONLY-kz5bf yeah people laugh at me. when i say the avatar demo in 4k hdr on youtube looks better on my lg cx oled then on my 77 inch lg g3. the glossy screen maybe? its strange. lg g3 is brighter. because mla oled panel. but colorluminance with some content looks better on the lg cx. its strange. try it. if you have a cx compare it to lg g3 with the avatar 4k hdr demo on youtube
Thx Brian. Eye opening TV. Can't wait to see it in person.
I love it Jenn! There are no QD-OLEDs at this size and no MLA LG, so the C4 stands alone
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPYBrian will a 77 QD - OLED look as clean as a 55 inch QD- OLED ?
@MrStrictlyOLED QD-OLEDs have excellent screen uniformity at all sizes my friend
A shame that LG cant implement 1080p 240hz for PC input, like they did with their new monitors.
I bought a Lg C2 on sale last April and it’s easily destroys the 5 other tvs in my house. I use it mainly for gaming and watching 4k movies. The picture is incredible sound is good and I couldn’t be happier . Not one problem. LG Oled or nothing for me…
What size u get?
Awesome!! So glad you are loving it!
Most people do not realize how Fine Tune Dark Area and HGIG are amazing for HDR gaming.
Very great video! Thank you. Scratches my itch for my own!
Can you do a c3/c4 comparison
Q: The LAN port - is it still cap at 100mb/s as per previous model?
Yes
We love these 42inch OLED's. Great for 2nd bedroom and Gaming and Entertainment room. We keep the PS5 and my wife's SWITCH hooked up to our 2022 model
I don't understand the hype of C3 and C4 as a monitor and gaming TV. Had 42C3 and was disappointed. It's great as a TV for watching movies, PQ is really great there but for gaming and PC usage it's way too dim because of way too aggressive APL and ABL in game mode and PC usage.
42 inches!?!?! BRIAN'S CHANNEL HAS BEEN HACKED 😂😅
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I have 42c2 and for now it is flawless
But C4 got better image quality， Dolby vision PC and 144hz。I use 42c2 too, but want 42c4 very much。
@@youkasoy3413 yes, i know,but till C2 runs ok I'll not buy c4, maybe when the price drops and than c2 will be 3, 4 years old
@@youkasoy3413 C4 have pink/green tint on white so no.
My LG nano85 got a couple of pixel lines on the right side of the screen.
Thankfully my extended warranty at Best Buy was going to expire on Sept 12th, because even though they couldn't repair the tv (discontinued I guess) they refunded me the full amount,and that went to getting me a brand new 2024 LG C4 OLED, and holy cow, I cant believe I've been playing games without OLED for so long.
Cannot recommend anything but an LG C4 or the higher model.
Backlit remote 2025 C5 please.
1500 bucks? Yikes.
This cant be 600 bucks better then the C3 right?
Its not , c3 not much different.
144hz , Dolby Vision Filmaker mode new web os and professional custom tone mapping. That's worth tye extra money to me . Thank you for watching
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY what is the difference between the new DV FMM and DV Cinema from previous gen? Isn’t it just labeling that can be set to the same settings anyway from any preset?
Had my C2 42 inch for a while now and love it
Awesome!! It's a great size
Do you think it’d be good to wait for the inevitable replacement for the Sony A90k which has been out for two years now.? What ever replaces it will at the very least have XR clear and whatever else Sony has up its sleeve for 2024. Sony A90k was the competitor for the LG C2 & C3 since master series TVs have a two year life cycle annoyingly.
Seems like sony is ditching oled for that prototype mini led they showed earlier this year or at least their premium model will be this new prototype tv.
@@ragnarokpxn5196Potentially yeah they’ll focus on mini led I agree. However it would be odd if they left the 42 and 48 inch LG C4 with no competition. They get LGs panels after all. Sony A90K can’t compete with those newer TVs.
So following Sonys new lineup announcement today, it doesn’t look like we’re not getting a replacement for the A90K. Do we think they will release a replacement in the second half of the year for that TV?
@@benthompson9077 I'll wait for see a new 42 sony
is the video processor of this c4 better than that of the sony a90k? What advice do you recommend between the two? Is it possible that the Sony, even if older than two years, remains superior in the visual quality sector?or has this lg c4 surpassed it?
1. Is there an option to quickly (like 1 button away) to adjust simple brightness? Like SONY Bravia has option to adjust the brightness by 5 in range 0 - 50. I use this to quickly adjust the brightness when the automatic adjustment is not enough.
2. How long it takes after firing signal from remote to actually launch the TV? I remember that all TVs had like 10 or even to 20 seconds before displaying the input, while SONY got this literally under 2 seconds. (I was blown away how quick it is)
You are the 7th review I watch on this TV and by far one of the very best reviews. Thank you for taking your time and looking under every possible setting for this TV. I will be using it as a monitor and your information has helped me greatly.
Agreed!
Thank you so much for the kind words and I'm so glad you found the video helpful. Welcome to the community!
Same here, i just pulled the trigger on a C4 42 today after seeing this video. Outstanding review
@razvan6714 amazing!! So glad to hear it! Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment
I'm definitely buying this
Should i change my 42c2 on 42c4? Rtx 4080 pc)
sorry if i didnt pay attention but all I care about is do the sharpness, motion blurr, peak brightness... turn off whan you connect to a pc. I had purchased the LG C3 42 inch last year and a lot of those AI features basically turned off when you connect to a pc. Wich is bullsit, I paid for alll that AI picture quality shit only to be turned off when connected to pc. And you couldnt turn them on in settings. It litertally said that a lot of those "features were unavailable when connected to a PC" so i returned that shit immidiately.
"AI features" are shit, picture quality is better without them.
Tempted to buy it and run it as a 3840x1600 UltraWide for games and swap back to 4K for normal content / PC use.
144 Hz is a big deal, 24 Hz doesn't sound like much but it's 20% more than 120 Hz.
I like the Picture Wizard but it's annoying that it won't let you tweak it. Nor tell you what each picture does. I wish it added some more picture options to select and also allow you to tweak things. For my settings it always over sharpens and I want to get the clear and colorful option but I never know how to get that setting back
Thanks for the review, Does it work with wired headphones with a 3.5mm audio jack and the ARC passthrough at the same time ?
Let us know if LG is still locking peak brightness for SDR gaming please 😎
I will
I'm was waiting for the 32' QD Oled monitors, but this video made me look up this 42' realm.
Here right now: C4 42' 1300€ / AW3225QF 1400€ (no stock) / PG32UCDM 1500€ (no stock) / C3 42' 800€
Appart from the 144hz vs 120hz, are there any major differences in this 42' C4 vs C3? Dont really care about the tv os since it'll be a monitor.
other than what 15-20ish nit brighter and 24hz faster on pc not worth the price from the c3 for the c4
I'm here right now. No stock on the asus till september, good deal on c4 and 500 cheaper plus better peak brightness. What did you get?
@@changeagent228i got the c4 42' for 1082€ in early May. Now I'll never go smaller
Yall if u don’t put the s90d by this you wont notice the difference.
Brian, excellent coverage and information as always! I just hopped onto Best Buy. The C3 42” can be had at $899 while the C4 42” is at $1499. Is there $600 worth of image processing improvement? I really want this size for an OLED monitor and I’m fine with 4K 60hz for Cinematic RPG games.
Bro I'm more than likely getting the C4 but for that cost difference I'm getting the C3 no questions.
In Australia it's about $300aud difference so I'm fine with it. But 600US nah
Does the A90K still have better processing and detail?
Brian please review the LG C4 48 inch version, year after year the 48 inch version gets ignored and often perceived to have the same brightness levels as the 42 inch, I feel it might get be quite close to 55 inch in terms of brightness.
42-48 the same
@@DeniosG I don't think so, if that's the case the C3 42 inch would have been as bright as the 48 inch, yes the brightness boosting tech is for 55 and above, but I believe 48 is slightly brighter than 42 inch version.
@@suraj4020 test says that technology brightness booster works from 55 inch and higher
@@suraj4020 if you want to believe in this, ok. But all saying that the same
@@DeniosG I have literally said the same about the brightness boosting tech lol. Brightness boosting tech only works from 55 inch and above, yes, but the 48 inch is comparatively slightly brighter than the 42 inch version despite not having a brightness boosting technology. We don't have a lot of data for the brightness tests of 48 inch versions but you can check Rthings for the C1's 48 inch version's brightness, compare that with C4's 42 inch version. 48 inch version of C1 is brighter than the 42 inch version of even the C4, so it makes more sense to assume that the 48 inch version of c4 is slightly brighter than the 42 inch version.
I've been using an LG C1 55'' for my monitor for the last couple of years, it's easily the best monitor I've ever owned. Using a on OLED smart TV as a monitor is so underrated.
Waaaayyyy too big man. I’ve tried 55” & 48” OLED’s on an HX Ergotron HX wall mount. 80cm deep desk and it’s still too big.
42” is definitely the sweet spot. Now to decide whether the C4 is worth 70% more money over the C3. 🤔
I still have the C1 and love it! You are absolutely right about the monitor use. Thank you for watching
Been using a 48” CX as my monitor since 2020, been flawless. My extended warranty expired last year so I bought the LG service remote for $7 from Amazon and turned off ABL which was my main annoyance. Now it’s at full brightness at all times.
@@mattspeer01Yeah, that's a good idea, with no warranty to void anymore, there is no downside outside of slightly higher image retention risk but if you've had your screen for that long, you already know how to prevent that from becoming an issue.
@@Rhythmic_Hammer I agree 42 is the way. It's a scary number still for most people but it's not bad at all. In fact most monitors are tiny, so it's the other way round. But can be uncomfortable for some tasks, the edges are too far away. And the pixel density is worse. I'd do a dual/triple 42 setup before going 48 any day.
is the vrr flickering still visible like on the models before?
Yeah I’m wondering that too. I absolutely love my LG C2 as a PC monitor but its one and only major downfall is the gsync/vrr flickering is really annoying
Just sold my C3 42 and purchased the C4 42 today, running a 4090. Wow what an improvement in brightness and noticeable FPS increase. Also blacks and colours, hdr just seem nicer. This is what the C3 should have been. Can definitely recommend this as a monitor, it’s insane!
Very cool! So glad you are enjoying it especially coming from a C3. Thank you for watching
Shit i literally just bought the c3... i think im going to return it today to get the c4 if what youre saying is true..
How is the pink tint? I’m still holding off from buying the c3 because of the issue. Is the red AR coating still there?
@@paradiseb5950 im still running a C3 rn and i dont notice a pink tint ???
I just bought the C4 but wasn't sure...I almost bought the C3. Thanks
Hey Brian, I use a 48" CX as my main desk monitor, with a vertical IPS Black monitor 27" abutting it. Its a good combo, because when I work or game with some kind of static element for reference (spreadsheet, map, etc) the monitor can take it and I never have to worry about it. And frankly, when you are
Those reflections are appauling
I have the C3 and its totally useless as a work monitor due to the OLED inherent bluish tint and LG dimming and dynamic mode switching.. dont expect the C4 to be any diff
Same. I don't understand the hype of C3 and C4 as a monitor and gaming TV. Had 42C3 and was disappointed. It's great as a TV for watching movies, PQ is really great there but for gaming and PC usage it's way too dim because of way too aggressive APL and ABL in game mode and PC usage. You can minimize the blue tint by setting the white balance to a warmer tone but yes it still doesn't look like an LCD, that's common with WOLEDs they have a colder picture then LCDs. Also the tinting is a bit of a problem. It gets greenish quite fast from an angle, also a common problem with WOLEDs and I could clearly see greenish tint all around the frame even when watching straight on, even though I sat 1.5m away from the 42" model. You have to be at least 2-3m away from the TV and straight on to not be able to see this tint change. It's similar to contrast and color shift on VA, if you sit too close to it you see it.
do these screens still look blueish on white images i couldn't like with my old a80l because it irritated me
Punchier than Sony 42 a90k?
Yes! The a90K is getting up there in years, my friend
Wait, so it’s not native 144hz. Boost sounds like some overclock of the panel. Hmm, not convincing
Many monitors have the same type of tech to get to higher frames.
Does it upscale as good as the sony’s XR processor? Does it have that kind of 3d effect?
Nothing is even close the sony xr processor especially with reality creation feature on....but the lg tvs have much less input lag and higher refresh rate
@@drunkhusband6257 I guess you haven't seen a Philips TV yet. It's the only brand which can actually compete with Sony when it comes to processing and upscaling. I still prefer Sony. It's less aggressive and a bit more natural but Philips is almost on par with and even better with some things. I'd say LG is 3rd best while I find Samsung and Panasonic rather disappointing in anything below 4k.
I may buy it for a bedroom TV 😎 THX for the breakdown
My pleasure! Thank you for watching
Ohhh baby am I happy. Just picked it up on Sunday and my Call Of Duty looks amazing on VIVID mode
Do you play on pc or Xbox/ps5?
@@rixiorx I play on PC so when I’m running the game off of this 42inTV I creat a small window on the desktop and play. The rest of the screen is RUclips sports ect.
I am using a 55inch LG C3 OLED as a monitor
So hdmi 2.1 can delivered 4k 144hz?
NOPE SO ITS WORTHLESS
It can do 144 at 4k with a good graphics card on hdmi 2.1
Is the pink tint still on these panels? It’s a huge dealbreaker i already have a screen from lg that is not oled and one side has reddish tint and the other one doesn’t. Lg needs to stop using this cheap AR coating. People all over reporting about it and returning their tv’s while lg calling it a “feature”😂. So much for “trusting the company”.
My C1 has it on the left but I just forgot about it after a while as only really noticeable on white or grey background.
Does the C4 still have the dreaded gsync flickering when using as a PC monitor? All of the previous LG C series panels have had that issue
After latest firmware of my c3 42 inch gsync flickering just disappeared. I'm guessing the same about the C4. Although the culprit could be Nvidia's drivers. Can't be sure.
Anyways Gsync flickering isn't a thing anymore.
So cute awh😊
the DV PC for the c4 is what we want on the c3 please
Brian! I'm torn. I have a 42C2 i use for work and gaming. I was thinking of upgrading to a 32" QD OLED monitor (one of the 2024 models). Then I started thinking of perhaps using a 55" Samsung QD OLED. Then I was thinking maybe that is too big. With this video, im thinking of swapping the 42C2 to a 42C4. What i like about the C series - 4 x hdmi 2.1 ports, glossy screen, dolby vision, apps built in. The QD Oled monitor has a bit higher peak brightness, better color luminance, higher refresh rate, a bit more comfortable screen size. The QD OLED tv would be the brightest, high color luminance, but I'd be about 3 feet away (if gaming, i could probably scoot back but while working, id be about 3-4 feet from the screen). Hmm. Help!
Honestly I love the 42 C4 but is It enough of an upgrade? I'd so no at the same size. The QD-OLED monitors are very cool but seldom match the peak brightness of the QD-OLED TV'S. 55" QD-OLED would be a great solution but might be too big . I go 48" C4. You get the upgrades and the C series signature you love but also a bit more size
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY Thank you so much brother! I appreciate the reply and suggestion! I never thought about the 48"!
@undone14 my pleasure my friend
Would you pay £300 fpr the C3 or £600 for the C4?
My C2 has damaged pixels and Richersounds will only offer a voucher. So unsure in which to get next for PC
120fps cuts OLED motion blur down by 50%(8.3ms persistence), and 144fps(6.94ms) is about 60%. Too bad us Nintendo Switch & PS5 owners barely get to utilize either with the latter. 144 is a frikkin god send, because it's wiping out so much motion blur, which QD-OLED's only real flaw strictly in terms of gaming imo.
Yip 30fps is horrendous on gaming on my C1
I use my 55" TV as a monitor, so using the G4 as a monitor would work fine for me. I don't use a desk. I have a keyboard console table at my couch.
Sony A90K still better than this FOR MOVIES? I don't care about gaming.
Very tempted now. Was thinking of investing in the Sony A90K 42". You might of changed my mind now. Thank you for the deep dive.
The A90K is fine, but it doesn't have the options the C4 has. It also doesn't have XR clear, which put Sony on top last year. Thank you for watching
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY right! Thanks again Brian.
@@jockmattock9239 my pleasure!
Will be buying OLED for the first time. I'm currently on a 32'' RCA LCD that was handed down to me. Still works but think it's time for an upgrade. We'll see. When the prices drop this year I'll probably pic one up.
How is the green tint and will it get fixed
Hey Brian does your panel have that green tint viewed at an angle? Saw a couple of videos saying that's a "thing" these C4 have. Viewing it at an angle there is a very visible green tint. Thanks for the video!
If you have the C3 it’s not worth the upgrade. Similar to upgrading your iPhone 1 year later, a hair of a difference. If this is your first oled, you’re in for a treat
How are things on OLED today with "Black crush"? This is critical for the monitor, otherwise the monitor would not be a monitor if it did not have higher quality standards than the TV. Why Sony abandoned the OLED matrix in their new bvm Hx310...
Great Review!!!
Great presentation Brian. Looking forward to your showing of the G4. Your emphasis on the flexibility of LGs TVs this year is driving my decision. A95L tempting but too pricey. LGs processing has caught up with Sony so now is the time to get my first LG tv.
LG definitely has a very unique signature. Sony is amazing but they definitely keep things more to directors intent. Stay tuned for the G4 my friend and thank you for watching
Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy Brian‘s calm and positive reviews. Thank you very much. 😊
Best compliment ever! Thank you so much for making me part of your morning 🙂
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY Very gladly. But here in Germany it‘s afternoon 😉
Man…… I think I might pull the trigger but man do I want 240hz 4k for my 4090…. I hate these decisions lol thank you for the content!
I have the 45” OLED and if you’re using it for gaming the poor ppi is overblown and I’d go 21:9 at 1440p with an 800R curve over this. For gaming that is.
I’ll be picking up a 42” OLED for all other stuff.
LG has a new oled monitor with some crazy specs. I'll try to review it! Thank you so much for watching
brian , you didnt do any comparison to C3 42... im dissapointed...
Sorry to disappoint you. I don't have a c3 in my back pocket. I'm just one person. I'm not LG or a retailer. I would also never compare a new TV as my first video on it anyway. It should be seen alone. I'll do a comparison if a C3 is available. Sorry to disappoint
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY I was waiting to find out if the c4 42 has that extra brightness compared to c3 42. You know, to see if it's worth the extra $$$
Ill wait for this to be 800$ and buy 3 for my Racing Sim rig.
Have the c1 48” for my ps5 desk set up, been looking at the c3 42” bit waiting to see if there is a massive difference between the c3 and c4 if not I’ll go with the cheaper c3
Is there a big difference?
From what I understand, there isn't a big enough difference to justify the $400 price difference
Same boat, honestly upgrading that TV to anything but a g series is already dicey, I would at least wait for the c4 to drop in price so you get more of the cumulative improvements and the 144hz and not overpay at launch.
Are there any differences in picture quality between the 42" C4 & Samsung's 42" S90D 'WOLED'?
When will 42 & 48" QD-OLED's finally become a thing?
So people are using this TV as a CPU monitor. Isn't kind of too big to be on a computer desk?. How is it to look at this 42 inch close to you? I'm using a 32 inch right now. I don't think I can fit a 42 on my desk!..lol
32" looks small for me, 42" inch all the way.
This is the best review of the C4 on YT, the rest are AD's or just game play. Bravo!
Hello, thanks for your extensive analysis Brian, I really liked it. I want to ask you all which television would you choose, this LG C4 or the Samsung S90D, both being 42" and with the same type of LG WOLED panel, as I read they have the same panel. I am undecided and I would like Brian to also analyze the Samsung S90D 42" from 2024 to compare the two because it analyzes them very well and now I ask you for help (Brian give us your opinion too) to help me decide between these two televisions that will go on sale in this year 2024. The use that I'm going to give it is for series, movies and PC and PS5 games. I await your answers, best regards.
I hope LG releases the C5 in the mid-30-inch range. Perfect size for a monitor then.
Great video Brian I can’t wait to find out from you if you are going to prefer the C4 or G4 for gaming. I’m coming from a C1 looking to upgrade.
I can already tell you the g4 will beat jt. You'll see the G4 next week. I also have a c1, and I would upgrade . Thank you for watching
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY thank you for the response appreciate it sounds good to me. I’ll be checking out your G4 video for sure hope you and family have a Happy Easter 🐣
@falconclaw1253 my pleasure! Happy Easter, my friend
Спасибо за обзор. У меня с3. С4 немного лучше конечно. Очень нравится доступность (хотя всё же дорого, но накопить можно). У меня вопрос - почему в режиме филмэйкер мод температура цветовая максимально в жёлтый уходит? Ведь нейтральная температура (6500 К) является истиной для естественного освещения.
I know this review is for the 42”, but any thoughts on the 77” in a moderately lit living room? I’m considering that or the Bravia 8.
The 77" will actually perform better as it has pixel boost and it will be brighter. Excellent TV! Also it's an excellent gaming TV as well
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY Thank you!
@@jonathanhill2302 my pleasure
Not gonna lie (or suggest this to my wife for fear of my life lol), but I kinda want the 42 as a third monitor in my office. Would make my ASUS LCD’s look like trash in comparison though.
Hi ! How many more nits the C4 have (against C3 C2 C1 CX) ? Not against the G4. Thank you. Edit. : found myself. Around 200
I got LG C2 42" and RTX4090 but kinda want the new 32" oled 4k 240hz with dual mode (1080p 480hz)
C4 or S90C? In terms of brightness and motion interpolation
When i enable 144hz on this tv the colors are extremely washed out is that normal? Im using a 4080 and hdmi 2.1. Nothing i do can fix this other than turning off 144hz and puting it on 120hz. I tried enabling and disabling HDR and entire PC is wash out no matter what i do unless i switch off 144hz.
POSSIBLE FIX: I noticed you have VRR set to OFF, this might actually be it as i noticed the washed out colors after i enabled g-sync.
спасибо за обзор , хотел брать 48 дюймов , но понял для ПК слишком большой будет , а 42 дюйма я думаю идеально подойдет для ПК и для PS5
A great review of the 42inch C4 my brother. You are right about what you said about trusting LG when it comes to OLED and it's one of the many reasons why when it comes to OLED I only buy LG. That being said. This would make a great gaming monitor or hell even a tv for watching movies ect.
Total perfection. I need this!! And thank you Sir :)
Thank you for watching!
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY Keep it up buddy. Long-time since I was here, but you still got it ;)
Great video! For 70% gaming 30% movies would you choose G3 or C4? G4 is more than I want to spend on a tv
Excellent question! I would definitely go C4. It's more refined and the 144HZ gaming is excellent
Did you notice any headaches, eye strain when using this Tv..
I’ve just bought this TV. It’s the first time I’ve opted for LG over Sony, but I just couldn’t justify getting the A90K with it being over two years old at this stage. I just hope the LG C4 impresses when it arrives. Really wished Sony would’ve come out with an A90K succcessor this year
So how does it compare to Sony ?
Was this impressive enough
Great now review the 42” S90D!
LG Nation
Thank you for watching and welcome to the community and family
we dont know if its overlooked we didnt have either of them it hasnt even really been in reviewers/youtubers hands :) so they can compare to other new tv's :)
Thanks Brian! You’re the only review I can find that’s well rounded and addresses the pc gaming benefits with this years model. Would appreciate your input on it as a monitor for work though.
Is the 500 Euro/Dollar price compared to the C3 worth it? 120hz vs 144hz
Yes the C4 is definitely worth the upgrade. It's a bigger jump then most of us thought it would be . Highly recommended
I love the texture LG used on the back of this panel. Nice & durable!
Me too!
What color is the back of it? Hard to tell. Is it black? Or gray?
It's super thin.. I love oleds
So is it mugish to buy the C3 @ 120hz if you’re rocking a 7800x3d and 4090. Difference between 120 & 144 is notable to me unfortunately 😢
I mean, if you need every single frame, it might be worth it. Having a high end graphics card I'd want to max it
Do we know what the clipping point is for a 10% window on the C4? 900 nits?