OLED TV Buying Guide: LG C2 vs B2 vs Sony A80K + OLED Burn-In Warranty!
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
- As Black Friday approaches, we give a brief OLED TV buying guide involving the LG C2, B2 & Sony A80K which are listed on Best Buy Top Deals from 11/7/2022 to 11/13/2022. Purchase links:
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77-inch LG C2: howl.me/cishXn...
65-inch LG C2: howl.me/cishXm...
We also highlight Best Buy's Geek Squad Protection warranty which appears to cover OLED burn-in.
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I have used the Best Buy warranty and it's what they say it is. I recently filed a claaim for a B8 with geek squad warranty. They deemed it "not economical to repair" and gave me back the full store credit, so my B8 turned into a C2 with nothing out of my pocket. The only money I "lost" was the cost of the original warranty when I bought it 4 years ago. 1000% worth it. I look forward to my C2 turning into a C6 lol.
C6 is from 2016, why would you want that?
@@RainboomDash a smartass that likes my little pony, go figure.
@@zimm007g dunno why you'd conclude I'm a "smartass" but ok
@@RainboomDash we all knew what they meant, don't be like that
@@zimm007g jeez you must be fun at parties, lighten up. Don’t be like that.
I ended up going with the B2, at 77" the $500 was just too much a difference to justify for me. And I'm pretty happy with it.
How is it?
@@rockybalboa2735 It’s not as bright as a C2 but that’s about it. Everything else looks amazing. But if you have a very bright room or watch a lot of tv during the day with sunlight coming into your room you might be better off with a mini led.
Finally! Someone who mentions the awesome 3D lut capabilities of these TV’s!
I find the faint sound of the controller switching through the menu in the background most satisfying. 😌
I don't have a console and only watch movies/series and I'm glad Ive purchased Sony A80K. The Upscaling is phenomenal, HDR is popping and Picture calibration out of the box is good too. On the gaming side it has 4k120fps, HDR and nearly everything. But if you want to purchase a TV only for gaming and has both PS5 and XBOX then I'll recommend LG.
Something to consider is stepping up to the G2 instead of paying for the Best Buy warranty. The G2 comes with a 5 year warranty that covers burn in/image retention. So basically, you get the warranty and the improved panel from the G2, instead of paying for the C2+warranty that gets you close to the price of the G2. :D
Exactly and that's why I went with G2 and freaking love it!!
I didn't think that warrenty covers burn in.
@@bradgraves86 thought the same until I read more about the G2 warranty
G2 stand is rubbish though for people not wall hanging it.
Just a clarification with the G2. It has a 1 year warranty parts/labor included for the full unit. And a 5 year warranty for just the panel for parts but not labor.
One thing I see few reviewers cover is the ATSC3.0 vs ATSC1.0 Over The Air TV tuner. Many of us cable cutters watch significant OTA/Antenna content. The inclusion of the ATSC3.0 tuner is a significant upgrade and very important in this relm. The LG C series does not have ATSC3.0, the Sony A80K does.
It’s so weird that LG Electronics is a co-developer of ATSC 3.0, but only offers it at the moment for the 2021 & 2022 G/Z series & not to their other TVs. They could have brought it to all their TVs in 2022, but didn’t & that’s kinda messed up.
ATSC 3.0 broadcasting is not available to millions of users , u til it’s widely available I don’t see how this conversation is relevant.
@@tears2040 ATSC 3.0 isn’t widely available because not many TV manufacturers have bothered to push it in their TVs. You need TVs to have the capabilities first to get the benefits. ATSC 3.0 infrastructure is already here, but without TVs able to get the signal, it’s useless.
LG doesn't have free vertical banding or DSE Sony Bravia OLED TVs have none of those issues rarely do Sony Bravia TVs have DSE or vertical banding
Bought a C2 42” with Best Buy’s 5 year warranty. Total is $1173 after taxes. I’ll be treating it practically the same as any of my IPS monitors. 😌
What I got from this video is the B2 is 99% of the way to the C2 and significantly less money. Future proofing software doesn't matter if the current TV is already great
Also now it's $500 less than C2 with the recent drop, might be worth it more now?
I needed a 77" and the B2 was $600 cheaper than the C2. Total no-brainer. If I need more HDMI 2.1 ports at some point I could buy a brand new 2.1 receiver for less money than the price difference.
I bought a 65 inch C2 last week from Costco. I sold my 55 inch A80j and have not regretted it. Price for LG's right now are too good to pass up.
How does the picture quality compare? I have the A80j and was thinking of upgrading to the C2. I want a TV that's not quite as dim. I know on paper the C2 is brighter but is it something subtle or something I will clearly notice?
Just got my LG C2 42” on Monday thru BestBuy and man I’m blown away by how nice 4K HDR and Dolby content look! Just got a Xbox Series X today so can’t wait to game on it!
Wow living life 🎉 I’m getting a Sony a9s since the a90k is $500 more and I game only once a week.. on my ps4 pro
The only problem I’ve noticed is running VRR and Dolby Vision on Series X does add a bit more lag. Dolby Vision adds slightly more lag due to higher image processing, which is an inherent flaw of DV. Disabling Dolby Vision and just using VRR with HDR10 is truly the way to go. It may not bother some as the additional lag isn’t unplayable, but it’s there.
Bought a OLED48C2PUA from Best Buy with the 5-year protection warranty that included burn-in/image retention, just for the peace of mind in case it happens. Wowed, by the image quality out of the box without having to do any calibration yet. Audio is amazing too with AI Sound Pro, looks like I forgo using a old Vizio soundbar for now. It's wall mounted to be used with a Cable box, UHD blu-ray player and PC. The HDMI 2.1 is a plus at 120Hz via a eVGA RTX 3090 in the PC.
You making this video while searching for whether I save the money to buy the b2 over the c2 was just amazing! And I followed the anomalies that impact oleds was great to know since this Is going to be my first OLED ever.
Did you decide on the B2 or C2?
@@ryandirajlal2855 Going with the C2 literally just a few hundred more. Plus getting it at Costco gives you a 5-year warranty on it.
Exactly why I purchased the 5yr warranty on my 65" A90J. It was a HEFTY add on but well worth it. So if something happens which most tvs do within that time period my chances of them just deeming it not economical to repair it and give me a credit are pretty high so I can upgrade for free or little out of pocket compared to when I first purchased the tv. Ive always had a great experience with Bestbuy. I had to make a claim on my grandmother's Tv and they shipped the new part to her house and geek squad had the part in and up in running in less than 45min. Very professional and polite. The service is top notch.
Best Buy Geek Squad and LG OLED G2 are the best warranties for OLED in the US.
I have the 77” B2 and I’m blown away by it. Upgraded from a 65” B6
Hey mate. What is more, blowing for you, an increase in screen size or a difference in picture quality? I am thinking about upgrading my 65 B9 to 77 C2, but reports say it not many differences between them, even taking into account 3 years had passed. But screen size will play a role, at least should play. So maybe it is worth to go with 77 B1 or 77 B2 even. Thank in advance!
Hello friend. I am about to buy an LG. Can i ask, why did you went with B2 and not C1 or C2? Some good reasons? Thanks in advance!
@@Sorraxe Because B2 beats C1 slightly and can be cheaper at times + C2 is highly overpriced and barely better than C1 and B2. You need G2 for a big upgrade over these.
@@Sorraxe B2 because of the price when I bought it. $700 difference between the B2 and C2. I wanted the newer tv, and I haven’t regretted it once.
Coming from the B6 this tv is insane!
*edit I had C1 instead of C2
@@asruz87A the tv size from 65” to 77” is a big difference. The tv is pretty massive. My entire family loves this tv, anyone that comes over asks about it as well
I’d love to see you dive into the S95B issues as a S95B owner. Samsung really seems to be struggling with improving the display without breaking things. Clearly Sony has shown the panel tech itself is extremely capable. Only for the Samsung to be tied down by lots of bugs and a laggy and not user friendly UI. So much potential here if Samsung could get it together.
@Philly B Sony, the LG for tvs? What?
@Philly B see we bought a Samsung LCD TV in 2004, and it was flawless until 2020, before the TV went into a random stand by mode and did come on again unless you did a hard reset. It's a shame to hear that their QC has gone down. It's the one thing that put me off their 49" monitors
Sony has always been the leader in TV's the Koreans try to copy but they never get it right
@@MrProTechHD Exactly. Whenever my A90J goes out I'm getting a QD-OLED from Sony. I know its Samsungs technology but so far Sony has implemented it better with processing plus the heatsink.
I have repeatedly had such bad luck with Samsung products that I vowed I will NEVER buy another Samsung product. I had a Samsung TV, refrigerator, phone, and many other Samsung products. After their VERY poor response to a potentially deadly defect in their refrigerator, I disposed of all my Samsung gear and swore my vow. I don't care what they make or how good it looks or how low its price is. Samsung-NEVER.
you are truly a reference in tv reviews! keep up the good work
I was one of those that got the LG B9 back in the day. I understand the B series' shortcomings, but I do think that it is a great buy for people more on a budget. That being said, the one place I feel the alpha 7 CPU in the TV is lacking isn't necessarily in the features, but in the Smart TV apps performance. I didn't realize that I would use the Smart TV apps as much as I do now since I always thought those were laggy and terrible interfaces compared to on a PC, game console, or even a Chromecast. However, the Smart TV native apps of things like Netflix and Disney+ can do Dolby Vision and higher fidelity audio natively, whereas trying to go through a PC browser or game console sometimes removes these features or steps down to HDR10, or sometimes lacks 5.1 surround or Dolby Atmos, so I started using the Smart TV apps a lot more in recent years. Using those apps, I can feel the difference with some family members' CX and C1 TVs in terms of pure responsiveness, where I was the one who gave them that recommendation. Also, recently, HBO Max has been giving me issues where I can't even get past the advertisement they insert before the movie I want to watch. My PS5 had no problem playing the movie, but lacked both Dolby Vision and the 5.1 sound that the movie supported. It was frustrating to deal with, and it made me think about my decision to go with the B9 instead of going with the CX, which was out at the time, but of course the B9 was on sale since that gen was phasing out.
So as a B9 owner, I'm still happy with my purchase overall, and I will use it for as long as it lives, but if I were in the market for a replacement, I would definitely jump towards the C or G series TVs from LG, or consider one of the QD-OLED TVs if they're in a more affordable price bracket.
Well said, same boat. Still debating a 65” B2
Agreed. The response definitely makes a difference for user experience. On my 50" I bought like 8 years ago the menu isnt that bad but it's not great either. I never use the youtube app for example, I use chromecast. So apps like youtube, amazon prime and so on I will cast to chromecast rather than use the apps. And that includes casting to the TV directly. I plan to buy a C2 next year when I move house and might use the TV apps more if they are more responsive and easier to type etc.
I had a 77a9g I got from Best Buy with geek squad warranty. There was a issue with the screen 6 months in. I contacted Sony and they replaced it with a 83a90j. I was super stoked on that. Even better Best Buy let me move the remaining 3.5 years of my warranty to the a90j at no further cost.
i buy most all my electronics ( Computer Parts / TV etc ) from Best Buy, its the closes Shop to me, haven't encountered any Problems yet, as for TV "Guides" / setting / quality and so on...... *HDTV Test* is my go to Guy, he explains in detail and makes it understandable, with very useful Information for you to get the best out of your TV, very much appreciated
I got B2 for 800 dollars cheaper than C2, at that price difference I think its justified tbh. Im happy with the tv so far
Pretty much the same here.
I believe that translation is "Knock on wood". Touch wood might be a completely different experience.
I snagged the LG A2 48" because it was the smallest, affordable OLED available. It is only used to watch shows and movies as I use a Samsung Q80T as my PC monitor and the A2 has been brilliant for shows on Netflix, Prime, and Plex. My only complaint is that I hate the wheel on the LG remote.
I got the LG C1 55” for movie and shows and you tube watching and it’s fantastic. Then I got 48” A2 for my gaming room and I use that strictly for gaming I notice a slight degrade in quality but it’s fantastic still with my PS5. If you are wondering why I didn’t get another C1 or C2 the set would not work with my setup the tv stand that is so I got the A2 that has the two end feet stand that way I can pass my wires for my sound bar under the tv.
"In the UK where I'm based."
I'm glad to here that you're based, a rare quality for people from the UK.
I worked at BB for 4+ years. They have nothing to do with the packaging of the TV 📺. It's all up to the delivery of the carrier. Lucky you to receive a TV 📺 not broken.
I can´t wait for 1 of my TVs to malfunction so i can buy a new one...
Thanks for the knowledge shared
I bought Sony A80k 65 inch , fantastic tv for movies ,streaming ,sports .upscaling is good ,I didn’t go for any extra warranty ..shopkeeper told me oled technology is evolved their is no risk of burning in 2022 ..
Not sure, OLED still has the risk. OD-OLED has less risk.
Bought a C2 65 last night. My 3080 been running on a Samsung MU7100 65 inch for too long. Looking forward to hdmi 2.1 4k120.
I absolutely love my C2. Best TV I've ever owned by a long shot.
I am not in the market for a new tv but I still watch this channel for Vincent's jokes
As someone with a CX with almost 10k hours and an a90j I think burn in these days is fairly unlikely. Seems like they really improved on this since the c8 onwards. It's not impossible just unlikely.
How would you describe your Tv viewing habits?
I want to buy my first oled but burn in risk is holding me.
@Ignacio Medina I would wait for QD-OLED since OLED would be almost obsolete because who would want to buy an OLED when QD-OLED is better in every aspect, only thing is that OLED might see a drastic price drop in 2023 as OD-OLED takes over.
You are the best! I wish you could come to Southern California and Afghanistan my tv. You seem to be the most knowledgeable and friendly person in this area!
My biggest issue with OLED is "ASBL and ABL". Burn in can be handled with warranty from BB so you're good for several years. You could get burn in several times, but they'll replace it.
But the ASBL is just bad for PC monitor use, and I wouldn't want to risk that warranty by voiding it with service menu changes. Also, I still find OLED to be too dim and I don't want to sit in the dark all the time.
Unless you have the screen pointed directly towards the sun, increasing brightness setting(incl oled brightness), should easily take care of any "low dim" issues! 👍
Otherwise, perhaps consider a better placement for the TV! 😉
ABL OLED is disgusting agree with you Loki
Probably best solution for gaming to avoid ABL OLED is Samsung QN 90A or B mini LED TV
I just ordered the B2 in sale for around €999,- euro's, because I don't think the price difference of €300,- to €400,- euro's is worth the few extra's on the C2. That's like a 30%-40% increase in price.
B2 should be good for most people imo, especially gamers with the new gen consoles.
How is it?
@@rockybalboa2735 I actually love it. The interface is very smooth and everything works well with each other. I use a Sony soundbar with it and it was literally plug and play. The graphics on my PS5 are phenomenal! The colors are very nice. I have nothing to complain tbh
Thanks for this great advice about OLED models that offer the best bang-for-the-buck value. I just wanted to point out a feature of LG's top-tier OLED model, the G-series, that may be an important factor for "cord cutters". The G1 and G2 are the only OLED models from LG that include an ATSC 3.0 tuner. ATSC 3.0 digital signal is the next generation of over-air broadcasting that is currently being implemented, so LG buyers who wish to future-proof their TV reception may want to invest in the G1 or G2. Prices on the G2 series have been reduced for Black Friday / Cyber Monday. Sony has also included an ATSC 3.0 tuner in their 2021 J-series OLED TVs and their 2022 K-series OLED TVs (such as the Sony A80K).
A "budget" review analysis of the $600 to $900 USD price range of regular retail price HDTVs would be an excellent move, especially for highlighting some of the differences and improvements you can document which a much larger audience may appreciate.
looking forward to your A80K review, I got my eye on the 77 inches model... I am a movie nut and don't do any gaming at all, I just like the smoothness of the movement as I come from a plasma screen and can't stand stutter
If you are watching high bitrate and 4k/HDR movies, you should be fine, but if the contents are low bitrate or cable tv channels, then the Song OLED struggles with motion, and it shows artifacts.
I’m thinking of getting an 77” LG QNED85 for 1.Gaming 2. Movies any thoughts or should I pick another 77” brand
Vincent, love the show. I am USA punter. Black Friday purchase recommendation for 65in OLED - C2 or S95B (under $2k budget). I have the CX OLED and really like it. REALLY interested in Samsung, however their firmware problems and set quality control seem shite. Unacceptable 7 months after release.
John Lewis cover oled burn in as well for 5 years for an extra £200! I did it with my CX. I do vary my content a lot and do a lot of gaming too with static huds on screen and never EVER had an issue, I’ve even fallen asleep with the TV on pause a few times which is supposedly real bad for oled but still it’s got a mint picture and never had a sign of burn in. Remember your tv always does a some kind of screen refresh after 4 hours of use, once turned off after a couple of minutes you’ll hear a slight click from tv meaning it’s complete. So to any potential buyer of oled don’t worry and if you do just pay the extra for piece of mind. LG oleds are the best TVs you can buy seriously.
Any chance you'll review the 42" Sony A90K as a monitor. Best Buy rocks. look into Total tech too
What about the LG CS?
I'm struggling with what to get and this does help. I'm eyeing the 77" C2 for the home theater but the $800 cheaper 65" is an interesting option. I do a lot of gaming and the family loves movies, but picture quality isn't something they care about.
Bigger.
Bigger
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Wait only $800 more?!?! BIGGER
77 b2 might be an option. I’ve seen content on both the c1 and b2 which we own, and I can’t tell the difference
Anyone from the UK, buy from richersounds, LG c2 is for £799 with 6 years of warranty included:)
I bought a Philips OLED with Bowers&Wilkins soundbar. I was so happy - until I noticed the dent on the top of the screen which actually touched and slightly dinged the front glass. Of course I couldn't live with myself and returned the abomination.
So sad 😢
A80j or LG b2? Both are same price. It would be 75% movies/tv shows and 25% for gaming.
Clearly the A80J, but too late now :D
I have a LGBX and it's still going strong. No burn in an I use it a lot in general. For games and TV
Brilliant TV and it was only 1000 at the time and now it's probably about 600 if that 55 inch
The best thing about purchasing a Ultra Slim G Series TV, it gives me easy access to the back of my AVR components.🥳
So if you got a in AVR/TV cabinet and you plan on wall mounting the TV, I highly recommend going with the no gap wall mount G series TV.
Vincent, thanks for your in-depth analysis as always and you're educating the masses consistently. I hope we're in for some big breakthroughs in the next year with real flagship tv models that eliminate burn-in possibilities completely with the best picture and features across the board. A reasonable price would be the cherry on top.
Yea, you can't eliminate "burn in". It is an issue with self emissive organic technology. It is not just burn in that is a problem. The blue pixels deteriorate quite quickly before the red and green. They may look better but companies like LG are just conning customers. These televisions simply will not last. You won't be watching this for 5 to 10 years like other televisions. Just not worth the cost.
@@anth5189 It seems like issues of plasma without being a plasma tv. I am dealing with burn-in and tinting issues with my current plasma and want to be confident in whatever my future tv is going to be. The technology is moving at a snails pace.
@@SoulfireSilver Mate, we have a Panasonic 50" plasma that is 15 years old and still going strong. No burn in or screen irregularities. People will be lucky if an OLED lasts two or three years. I know that from experience. I have friends that bought OLED's three four years ago. They are all on the rubbish tip. All except one went back to LCD's. The one that gave the OLED another try, different brand, is seeing screen staining after 10 months.
@@anth5189 I got unlucky with my Panasonic Plasma and it's a shame because nothing beats the fluid picture motion. Somehow color bled into the white so there is red or blue tinting whenever there is white on the screen. The white was dull to begin with on this model. It just really annoys me. We need better tech than OLED and durability.
Best channel for TV reviewer my opinion ❤. Thank you for sharing.
If I had the money, I'd get the C2 or comparable Sony W-OLED
If I had a lot of money, I'd get Samsung's QD-OLED or a higher end Sony with QD-OLED
But I'm on a budget so I got the 77" LG B2. No regrets so far.
Would be nice to see a Philips OLED review this year.
Still happily rocking a C9
My LG that cost me $4,000 from 4 years ago has serious burn in and looks horrible now.
was hoping for a a90k review
Mr Vinset, any info about LG CS OLED version ?
It's a C2 without Evo panel with C1 design.
@@Dr.WhetFartsInteresting
I'm living in Canada and the pricing on TVs is ridiculous compare to the US. I wanted a bit more comparison between the B2 and C2. As I can get a 65" B2 for the same price as an On Sale 55" C2. I would like the bigger screen but if the experience is better with the C2 I would go smaller.
I am exactly on the same fence at the moment - but with B3/C3 :)
What did you get in the end? Are you happy with your choice?
@@RockinEnabled I ultimately got the C3. by the time I finished the space it was to go in the C3 was out and the smaller 55 fit the space better.
Top stuff as always. Vincent could you do a review of the Sony A90K please?
Ordered a 42" C2 this week in the UK for £800. Really hoping the protective dimming features don't bother me. Particularly worrying about the TPC which seems to dim dark scenes.
Where did you get it from? The cheapest I can find it is £850 at Amazon.
@@HeisenMERg For some reason John Lewis had it for £800 at the start of the week, back up to £950 now. John Lewis's burn in warranty is £90 for that TV, so picked that up too just in case.
I think maybe you can disable that dimming in the tv's admin settings.
@@velcromastergaming2464 I'm sure you can, but you shouldn't have to.
@@James_08_07 my c1 has like 5000 hours in it already as a computer monitor and shows zero signs of burn-in. i do use dark theme on everything and a relatively dim setting most of the time (35 oled light), but that's because i want it to last at least 5 years. for normal tv use i wouldn't worry too much. my b9 pretty much only seems HDR content at max brightness and while it has like 1200 hours in it so far, it's also flawless.
0:15 They only take good care of 'em if they're in New condition rather than OpenBox, mainly because they come in their protective box.
These warranties have exclusion clauses here in the UK. I imagine it's the same in USA.
You'll find that if you use your oled as a pc monitor or use it for anything that may knowingly cause burn in that your claim will be invalid.
Beware anti burn in warranties. They always have get out clauses.
So is this Sony, admitting that oled is inherantly faulty.
Of course not.
Ive just bought the Sony z9j. Its better than any oled and I've got total peace of mind as my TV is also my pc monitor. My choice was either the a95k or z9j. Burn in was a factor in my decision plus the fact that the z9j has HDR quality and pixel density that no oled can get anywhere near.
here in the United States i bought the 55" Sony a80k from costco for $1299 in addition to the 2 yr warranty (if purchased at cotsco) comes with an included 3 yr extended warranty Best Buy's plans are a rip off
I wish you would do a comparison review between the LG C2 42" and the Sony A90k 42"
Will you be doing a comprehensive Black Friday 2022 TV deals for each category(Gaming, Movies/TV, Streaming...)? before Black Friday?? Im looking to buy a new TV for my parents living room and i only trust you with your knowledge of which options would be the best deals. A lot of places still havent put out their official Black Friday 2022 scans yet so i was just wondering if you will be covering them when they are released? Anyway as always keep up the awesome work in helping us stay informed on latest TV tech and saving us money.
I'm building a PC for digital art work, and I'm oscillating between a Dell U3223 LCD, an LG C2, and a TCL C835. The C2 is the picture quality winner, but the fact that I will have a lot of static elements on screen has me wary of OLED, despite pixel 'cleaning' features. The Dell has good color gamut and 2000:1 contrast and no threat of burn-in, but is only 60 hz. The TCL has as good, if not better color gamut than dedicated PC monitors, 120hz, 6000:1 contrast, and no threat of burn in. The display will need to last at least 5 years, with 16 hour days the norm. Comments? Suggestions?
art as a hobby or does it provide income ?
if it provides income probably an oled that’s professionally calibrated or at least buy a color meter else a tcl should be good enough I guess unless y need more color accuracy
if y don’t need brightness the dell is probably a good choice too
And don’t except any tv to have a lifetime of 5 years it’s a lottery but generally lcds have better lifetime
why there is no comparison with philips!? they are of the same price category in my region. Philips 65oled856/Philips 65OLED936 vs Samsung QN65QN90B what can you say about comparisons this GUYS vs c2,A80K !? not so long ago there was a video about the new philips EX panels, but there was no review:(
Recently I just purchased the C2 replacing my C8, and so far love the image quality, however can we discuss the elephant in the room and the lack of decoding DTS sound. It now appears that the majority of manufacturers are cost saving and removing features to avoid paying for things including licensing. I was very happy with my previous LG’s ability to decode all sound formats but modern tv’s like these with eArc should have the capacity to pass all sound formats including lossless. It too seems that using sound pass through also does not work the way it should! Have raised this with LG uk and hopefully escalating it.
Yeah DTS is being abandoned by everyone
They all are looking to cut features that most people don't use. They are mainly focusing on pic quality while removing other features. Sony for example removed analog audio output and one of their usb port in A80K, they will continue to do this to cut cost.
This seems more like a sponsored by Best Buy add for Geek Squad that just saying there are countless reviews and usage scenarios where many C2 owners have thousands of hours on their TVs even as PC productivity monitors and have ZERO burn in given the mitigation features are on and you’re not running at high brightness. There have been minimal issues even without varying content. That is the selling point here, but a C2 or C1 or newer and don’t look back. Don’t even worry about a warranty. I was scared like everyone else and then got a good enough deal where I bought my C1 and I mainly game or use the PC for normal web content, sometimes I forget and leave the screen on. It dims all by itself and pixels shifts. It’s still fine to this day and I have come around full circle and am here to say, just buy one whatever your use case is. Even if you had minor burn in at any point, you won’t care. Use it until it’s bad enough and you’ll still go and buy another oled. It’s still superior technology to mini led on most cases. No blooming, better long term reliability, no black crush, oled is just not meant for bright rooms. That’s about it.
just to comment, for some weird reason OLEDS in chile are super "cheap", i had my A1.48 for 380$, the 55C1 was 650$, this year everything went up but still cheaper than usa, the b2 850$, c2 1000$, off course it is very hard for people here to buy them since the salaries are low, so OLEDS are very luxurious items, but still, cheaper than USA
C1 for 650? Is it used or refurbished? If not thats insane
@@fvallo everything brand new. Yeah i know, crazy right? Right now they went up because inflation and stuff, but still cheaper than USA. Right now the c1 is 800$
I only buy my OLED tv's from Best Buy. Specifically because they are the only retailer who offers burn-in protection warranty.
I own a G1 and a B1. I like the B1 way more than the G1. The B1 has a better picture (with the same settings as the G1) and the menue of the B1 is also way faster than the G1 Lol
Please could you look at the “value” end of the market for those of us not doing so well in this economy? Thank you sir 🙏
i recently bought Sony A9S from Best Buy. my first OLED tv. It was a great price for a sony OLED and i got the 5 year warranty. PS5 and 4K blu Ray look amazing on this panel.
How did you get the warranty!? I’m planning to get the a9s tonight lol! First oled too. And Sony all the way. Don’t care about 120hz since my old tv x90 has it and I never once use it.
Be aware the c2 is nerfed for retro gaming, go for an older c1 or cx if u play mister or any upscalers like ossc or retrotink. Would love if u added retro gaming into the review mix as well as modern gaming Vincent. Cheers again for excellent content!
Nerfed in which way?
How is it nerfed?
m.ruclips.net/video/7K2tSrnxqVk/видео.html
What panel of c1 ?
@@YMF_YA_BAM it's firmware that's the issue, not panel
Hey Vincent, when will your TCL C935 review be released? Did you receive the TV yet? Would be great to hear back from you as we are waiting for your review before buying the TV. I'd appreciate it if you address this.
@Ser Auden: Yes, we have received the 75-inch C935 review sample. Will begin testing soon.
@@hdtvtest Fantastic news, thank you Vincent! Can't wait to see it.
Have you covered any issues pertaining the failure of the LG C2 HDMI Ports. I purchased my C2 in January '23 and my ports have stopped working at random times while switching from port to port. I've researched this and have tried just about every fix from adjusting the settings, full restarts, purchasing new cords, to changing cable boxes. This seems to be an ongoing issue with LG, spanning several years and models. I will be exchanging my C2 for another hoping it was a defective product I received. I'm asking because you always go the extra distance to delve into root problems and root fixes to such issues.
When plasma sets had pixel shifting technology implemented, I had zero burn-in, but my LGC6's pixel shifting seemed to do nothing, as It started getting burn-in back in 2018.
I was tempted to pick up the 48in LG A2 when it went on sale for under $600
Great video! thank you for sharing :) . could you please do a tutorial how to calibrate the LG C2 42" please please ( I love the C2 I use with Davinci Resolve on Mac )
Get an LG A1 oled imo. Very happy with mine and good price. But if you game with obviously buy c1
IF you watch a lot of sports where the score box remains in the same local on the tv screen I probably would not trust OLED. OLED should be fine until you have a persistent image on the same area of the screen for hours at a time which would greatly increase the chance of burn in.
I'm on the fence about buying one because I watch a lot of espn and fox sports networks with the constant tickers on the bottom of the screen 😳
Is it possible to calibrate the TV to situation-perfect levels without buying a bunch of "calibration devices"?
Been looking to upgrade to an OLED for my small bedroom, and have been looking at the LG C2 42in for a long while now. Is the 5yr. Geek Squad Protection on top of it to be worth it?
bro ur intro is lit
5 year warranty is free at Costco if you’re shopping around
Buy open box and then just add geek squad warranty! Got the c2 with a 5 year plan for 1k flat
Hey, Vincent, do you plan on testing Input Lag of the TVs in the Future? Even with 4:3 Aspect Ratio?
You probably heard that the C2 isn't great with 4:3 content. Do you know if a new firmware fixed that issue?
Looking forward to the A80K review!
Yep. I bought it and C2 but debating a return of the Sony for another c2. Room is pitch black but lg pops more.
They both have their advantages and disadvantages. For general watching of movies and TV, the a8k would be my pick; its image processing, while not completely accurate, does give that “wow” factor upon first glance. The C2 does great at producing “accurate” picture, as intended, but doesn’t “pop.” I find that as of 2020, Sony tends to over-saturate and “boost” their colors to give the impression of vibrancy because it draws attention in a showroom. The C2 is a far better gaming TV; input lag is really low and it doesn’t have a ridiculous amount of post-processing that slows it down.
@@wafflehatt I actually decided on keeping it. Thanks for the positive response.
@@wafflehatt "far better gaming TV" loool, as if you would notice these few miliseconds input lag.
The only disadvantage that could occure is the dimming with the Sony, but only if you play on max. brightness, else its not even an issue.
I find it funny that I read such comments everywhere, when thats completely wrong.
The Sony is nearly on the same level in Gaming as the LG and especially if its Games which aren't in 4k, the upscaling and smoothness of the Sony is just the better experience.
You’ve had a good experience with Best Buy? Your the first person to say that.
In germany the equivalent stores don't cover burn in with the extra warranty, you just get told that you misused the TV and that's that
You need to get it in writing at the moment you pay for the warranty. Then they have to replace it for you no matter what.
Good video Vincent thanks for the information!
In my country, the b2 series is currently on sale for 1000 dollars, should i buy it or still go for the c2?
i have the same doubt, i going to use with a tv box, lg c2 $950 and b2 $800 in colombia 55"
The B series is way too dim.
@@jdduarte937 That Price for a c2, id say you should def go for it. The b2 is amazing, but when the c2 is below 1000 dollars, go for it
If price difference is $300+ I would go for the B2. I had the same debate and picked B2 for my living room. I have a C1 in the basement and both TVs look incredible and are bright enough
Not sure it is like that. Linus has a new OLED and has some retention after one month. Many use these as computer screens.
Been keeping an 👀 on this(LG C2) Black Friday or Cyber Monday hmmm ?🤔
It’s cheap at Best Buy
Either would be a massive upgrade from my 2006 52inch Sony Bravia, But I don't like the little legs they use now compared to my old tv which has a central stand like a computer monitor, LG has the central stand which looks more premium to me, Easier to hide all the cables as well.
Little things like this matter and can be a deciding factor as for most people any new tv is going to give them a better picture anyway, So the focus is on other things to nitpick.
sony a90k thanks me later
I have to take my 65” C2 back to BestBuy. It keeps turning on randomly. I got in contact with LG and went through settings and it still turned on in the middle of the night. LG told me that my power supply is probably bad. Thankfully I got the tv only a week ago, so it’s still in return period.
“Superior Picture Quality, however slightly”
🤔………….
Owner of an CX and BX , picture quality is almost indistinguishable outside of test patterns/charts.
Both look fantastic and would make anyone happy. Watching mostly high quality content there little difference, possibly on lower but the C series will perform better but it’s so close almost impossible to judge u less you had them side by side.
If gaming though that’s the advantage if you need more than 2 Hdmi 2.1 ports, but they have receivers now that allow pass through so there’s always other options.
HDTV test should actually do a side by side and show the differences if any C2 vs B2 with actual numbers
the best TV re viewer, thank you!
Sony A80K vs Samsung S95B?????????
Kidding? S95B easy. A80K is mid-end OLED. S95B is top-end OLED.
He's never positive about the S95B, and that's the TV I'm going to get.