You pointed out why its not selling well. Needing to use the base, not an Vesa mountable type product limits where you can use it. Its uses A LOT of space while being 2x + more expensive than an LG C3 at the same size.
Needing to use the mount would be less of an issue if one could move the monitor more than minimally. An almost fully set mount is a deal breaker for a lot of people. Even if I'd consider using such a large screen for my setup, the mount alone would be enough for me to look elsewhere.
yeah am really hating monitor stands nowadays... they always so damn pointlessly thick. I had briefly tried a AW3418DW and it was almost 1 foot away from the wall because of it's stand... was such a waste of desk space I had to return it. (it didn't look good either so it needed to be returned regardless)
Exactly! I was in the market for a oled for my pc around 2/3 years ago after I got a CX65 for the living room, oled monitors were just about coming to the market at insane prices of £2500+ for 34 inch ultrawide so instead I just got a C148 for £850 for my pc and PS5 and it has been amazing, the only issue is its too big for general pc usage (amazing for games though) and I think the 42 inch models are much more practical
Edit: Worth noting that if you don't want the motorized curve, the flat 42" C3 is only $849 at Best Buy, will likely drop to $699 like the C2 did prior to the 2024 line launch.
Definitely a good thing to consider, I did that but using it for programming the pixel density at 42” and my seating distance wasn’t a good fit, ended up returning sadly. Was great for games though. I’ll grab a 32” OLED 4k monitor soon. Warranty for burn in (not super concerned given how I work flipping between different apps frequently and also play games in the evening) plus 240hz will be nice. But hard to beat the c2 at 900 for a gaming focused setup imo.
I don't think I want curved, unless I'm using it for gaming only. Running a 3 monitor setup now, main 4K 28" I think and two 27" 1440p, one vertical. Loads of real estate. But I still want more! 😂
@@Leadathanit's a bit weird in the beginning, but in the long run it's so much better for your neck with 1R curved. I have dual monitor setup with a Samsung Odyssey G9 and a G5 side by side, so much better than a flat dual or trippel screen setup.
Had a fruitless attempt at convincing my parents to get an older S4/RS4 Avant last year. The R8 is great for like 95% of my needs but would LOVED to have driven around in that in times when I need the extra passenger/luggage space. They settled for a much newer A4 Avant. They're getting on in age and prefer the comfort so I get it, but it was a nice little dream while it lasted lol.
The EVGA "end of an Era" PC build in the background behind Jay, is still one of the greatest looking builds of all time in my opinion. So, esthetically pleasing. Glad to see he is still using it. I would die happy just to be able to own one of those cases. Lol
I went to Micro Center for the first time ever to pick up the last R5 7600 in a 200-mile radius. (this include the competition's stores) I wish I could have stayed longer. The deals, the amount of options, the stock, and the fact that we can see before we buy, was something I have missed so bad. Live demos, and racing sims for people to play. The professional dressed staff that is actually knowledgeable and passionate about tech. Almost EVERYTHING was on sale and under competitor pricing. It was worth the 2 hour 5 min drive. I know where I'm buying from for my next PC build!
I've been running the 48" C1 as a monitor since it came out, and it's been fantastic! Zero burn in or other issues with many hours of daily use for the past however many years. The only thing I don't like about it is if I'm watching RUclips not full screened or messing with documents in Windows, it will dim quite a bit until I grab a window and move it around the screen to get the brightness back. I think you'll love the C3 Jay!
Same ... And comically I am still using a GTX 1080, because even though I am willing to spend $2k on a TV to use as a monitor; the cost to meaningfully upgrade is absurd, when I can get 4K 60hz (in the types of games I play) by using a $40 Display port 1.4a to HDMI 2.2 adapter.
Im up to a little over 7000 on hours according to my C1 and I still dont see any burn in on any test patters. The only thing that I have noticed is the dirty screen effect at 50% gray has gotten worse over time. Its made it very hard to go back to any lcd screens lol, especially games that support hdr.
My biggest complaint is the judder on movies. I've tried adjusting the various smoothing options, but can't quite dial it in where I'm totally happy. I can mostly ignore it, but certain panning shots are super noticeable and it still bugs me. Everything else about it is great (mine's a B3).
@@hoogovens3261C3 has better processing I think because for me movies are quite smooth, although I agree you might need to mess with the smoothing settings sometimes
Tip for getting TVs back from a store if your car is too small. Order an Uber XL and just load it in that, then just follow it home. Way cheaper than in store delivery.
@@GirlOnAQuest makes think it would be neat if stores had acrylic boxes in the rough shape of their typical TV box sizes so people could check fitment.
Got myself a 42" C2 last year, when the prices came down. Attached to an Ergotron HX arm it fits my setup beautifully. OLED just makes every gaming setup more enjoyable.
All Micro centers are half a country away from me... I live next to Seattle Washington and we are craving a Microcenter like there's no tomorrow. even southern Oregon would have a shorter drive up here than all the way at the bottom of Cali or in Colorado. they really can't give us one, huh?
I was at one of the stores in the midwest recently and most of their monitors were down on display desks. with systems attached and mouse and keyboard so you could get on the web and view different content on them. Was really nice to be able to test them that thoroughly.
I literally was going to purchase this exact tv/monitor. I didn't end up purchasing it since the screen is plastic due to the bend, which in my experience, micro scratches too easily when cleaning gently (G8 OLED, DWF etc). Ended up w/ the C3 42" instead. Still love the flex though!
@Jason-ol1ty yeah, if it was matte, micro scratches wouldn't happen. Glossy plastic screens micro scratch too easily. Granted, you wouldn't see them unless in a dark room w/ a flash light. I have OCD, so peace of mind was a bigger sticking point after my experience w/ G8 OLED.
i wish you couldve seen what Frys looked like before they closed down.. my local one had a coffee shop in the middle it was that big. they had absolutely everything, including endless aisles stocked with components for DIY repair work. the kind of stuff you just dont find in stores.
Same with Germany. But I'm actually glad we don't have one, I would be bankrupt in an hour 🤣 We have MediaMarkt here, if it's in a bigger city it can be huge with lots of products, still not Micro Center big but it serves the purpose.
You're not wrong, Microcenter is the best place to buy Computer stuff. Bought my monitor there and I picked this one because it was the best looking one, in my price range. Without looking at monitors I think it would be an impossible decision to make.
Careful. Helldivers 2 has the MOST horrid anti-cheat software that is Kernel level. Google before you purchase..... let alone install. The company behind it has been caught stealing people's livelihood in the past.
I love LG. I have two 21:9 ultra wide 3.5K UltraGear displays in my home office. I also use them on my workstation PC which is also great for gaming. In the living room, my other gaming PC is hooked up to my Sony 65 inch 4K TV, and I didn’t know that all the features that were introducing latency could be disabled until just a few days ago, and it made a dig difference making me want to start to use that room for gaming again.
The IR extender thingy is actually called "IR Blaster" and it's really neat! I has nothing to do with using the remote from someplace else (btw the cursor feature of the remote has no reliance whatsoever with IR, it must use an accelerometer to control cursor motion, as I've tested it works even from my bedroom upstairs when the TV is a freaking floor below me lol), you can configure any device that needs an IR remote to the TV and then you can control it using the LG remote as a sort of universal remote. Saw someone saying it's for AV receiver to communicate with the TV but it's actually the other way around. You can use it to control your home theater, blu ray player, whatever.
When I worked for Best Buy back in the mid 90s, Acer was one of the PC brands we sold. They have been around for a minute for sure, and weren't that bad, compared to Packard Bell, back in the day... 🤣
@@NviGWarren We were told to sell the hell out of them. They had a higher profit margin per unit so we pushed them over any other brand. Considering the tech at the time (talking 1995/1996), it was less about performance and more about reliability, but they did their job.
19:10 Can we take a moment to appreciate the responsiveness of the curving of the monitor? That was near instant after pressing the button, and it was so quick, too!
Agree, I am having a difficult time believing it is twice as good as the C3. I have been using the 42" for about a year and it's been fantastic. I feel like it isn't big enough to really require a curved display. My other PC has a 49" ultrawide and the curved screen is 100% necessary. Another bonus is that I wall-mounted it so I have more desk space. Downside is you have to use the remote to turn it on and off, but I have gotten used to it.
My tip is to watch a RUclips trailer for any of the IMAX documentaries. The best possible downscaled image. 2160p from IMAX 70mm film is sharp AF in a natural way, and can really show of SDR monitors for daily content watching
I remember going to a MC back in 2017 and seeing an ultrawide in person and was sold pretty quickly. A drastically different experience over seeing the monitors at a typical Best Buy. Been using the same monitor since. Want to visit it again, but I know I’m going to walk out with something new.
Micro Centers are like a tenth the size of a Fry’s. At least the 2 fry’s that were near me. I think even a Walmart would be too small. Fry’s was the biggest store I’ve ever been in.
@@Bigheadedwon Agreed. Here in Atlanta they had taken over what used to be a movie theater. The issue with Frys needed such a huge space is it was essentially a Best Buy competitor that also focused on computers. So you had a large space taken up with home appliances.
I have an over 15 yr old HP monitor that still works. I use it for a second work monitor. It looks better than the POS my job gave me. They don't make em like they used too.
Yea it's like that most of here tho unless you want to drive hours sucks too I've been wanting a new monitor so bad but hard to find one affordable and that I want
Back in ‘18 I went to a Fry’s to check out monitors. Best Buy’s selection was comical and microcenters don’t exist anywhere near me. I would’ve ordered a standard sized screen online but after seeing them in person I had to get an ultrawide curved screen.
I've been using a c1 with my PS5 and also my main TV for 3 years, not complaints so far, no burn in, no image degradation, no dead pixels,etc. I'm really impressed with LG OLEDs, Im thinking of getting one as a monitor next.
I’m running on a 65” LG mini LED. It’s the same model that you showed last year and it works great with my setup in my living room. The nice thing for you now is you can repurpose the ultrawides for the racing sims. 😉
I use a 42 in LG C2, the key is turning off some of the TVs anti - burn in features (auto dimming on whites etc) , you need an LG service remote and access code, easily found on line. (toms hardware has a guide on this) This likely voids warranty so I waited a few months before doing it . I changed my desktop and programs to dark modes and set pc to turnoff signal after 5 min idle to mitigate burn in risk ..So far I love it.
I'd love to be able to find an affordable "just a panel" that I can use on my PC and TV or Streaming display Mental Note to Jay: Whenever you go to Microcenter, Take the Truck
I bought a LG 27in oled 1440p monitor not long ago and it's so nice. Don't like the auto-dimming and sleep mode(?) that can't be turned off, but im learning to live with it.
Jay, sincerely hope you're doing we'll. Yes! I would like to know what your 6-12 month review would be and/or they had any additional upgrade to the item itself. I assume this would be great for mmos and my PS5 Pro (when it comes out). Thank you and take care!
I've been using a TV as a monitor for years now, for large spreadsheets and multitasking with database management the extra screen real estate really helps.
You don't really have "more real-estate" than any other size 4K-display. Real-estate is the amount of pixels and maybe the aspect-ratio. - Sure, it helps that a screen is larger, so you can cram windows down smaller and still see them, but you're still on a 16:9 display, which isn't necessarily "more" than another 16:9 display, unless it's below like 32" and a poor resolution.
@@michaelmonstar4276 It's apparent you haven't taken into usability and productivity into account have you? For example Try snapping 4 excel windows on a 4k 27inch Display and compare that with a 42inch 4k Display. Or a PDF viewer in 1 quadrant, a database in another, sharepoint in another and teams in final quadrant.
I just got the C3 42” to have as a dual function TV and monitor. I’m a tv nerd, so I just couldn’t get around the compromises that need to be made for a computer monitor as far as media consumption is concerned. HDR formats not being great on Windows, color chroma being different, etc. So I got the C3 for the 120hz, low latency gaming and the full kit and kabootle as far as cinema is concerned; dolby vision, dolby atmos, 4k, oled, etc. I absolutely love it
I've got a ThinkVision P40w-20 from a couple of years ago. It's IPS, not OLED, and it tops out at 75Hz with no VRR, and it was about the same price. But it's a curved 5K ultrawide monitor, with ThunderBolt and DisplayPort inputs, which supports VESA mounts. And I really have to say, at that size I at least need the curve, and it's pretty awesome.
Jay..........! I just want to thank you for all the knowledge you all provide that I not only did I upgrade my PC but also learned enough about monitors from you all that I got a new one to help me play RL... thanks guys! keep on keeping on!!!!
Love the Audi man. That right there is my dream car but maybe the old school one. I have an 02 A6 twinturbo. Fun'ish car but has been a chore, lots of hours in the garage I spent wrenching on it.
IR Extenders because desks have a lot of surface clutter with things usually blocking the IR path, as IR Recievers are typically mounted along the bottom rail of the tv.
such a nice monitor, i remember the black and whit tv, had three channels, antana, they shut down at 12 midnight. yeah im that old i guess. sucks. i love technology, its come so far in my lifetime. sir take good care of your self, never give up. i know its not easy, nothing ever is.
Having an LG TV with WebOS in the UK, the coaxial is probably for the aerial which used to be an analogue signal in the UK until they turned it off and just use digital signal through the aerial. In the UK this input is used for Freeview which is a service for all the free channels and some paid for by the license fee e.g. BBC
Jay, I love that you're the only person I heard so far talk about the pros and cons for Rocket League. Rocket League definitely is an outlier game that's super dependent on frame rates affecting the gameplay.
I love these Microcenter videos. We don't have anything this size in New Zealand. We have some pretty good smaller retailers, but even they would be drooling walking into that place. Another plus, all this stuff gets down here so previews and reviews all help.
Great Video! However one thing caught my eye. I can see that TV/Monitor mount being left out at the displays and a little kid coming around the corner being an issue. I mention I guess because. A. You love Microcenter B. We love Microcenter C. Safety
I use a 55" LG CX for my daily gaming, work, and the occasional movie (Have a 133" Movie screen in the basement) and it's basically 4x 27" 1080P monitors without the bezel. Totally worth it in my mind and got it for less than a grand from costco a few years ago.
Im still very happy with my 5k2k LG 40" 72hz screen. Gonna be hard pressed to get above 72fps at 5k anyway. Also $2100. I kept getting new monitors every couple years because something was always lacking. Now theres nowhere else I need to go. Love LG
Yea, IPS cost has come down. I got my 27" 1080p 165hz G-Sync monitor from AOC for 200€. It's great and no comparison to my TN Panel monitor before. Lovely.
I'm headed up to my closest microcenter in about two weeks and i'm excited. i already have the build list with where everything is in the store, and i can't wait to actually build it!
I just upgraded to the Samsung G9 Neo 57' and oh man is that one hell of a monitor. Now I just have to find an arm that can actually hold it. Dell made one of the coolest monitors I've ever had, it was a widescreen flatscreen that had every kind of input from A/V to early HDMI. Was a powerhouse for retro gaming until it started to burn in the image, not to mention it weighed 60+ lbs.
In Netherland the most similar monitor (LG OLED TV 4k Flex 42LX3Q6LA) is now selling for 1399 euro. That's similar to what I have paid for my current monitor. Only back than the OLED cost around 2K. At 1400 I think it's a pretty good deal.
Several years ago, I bought a Samsung KS8000 SUHD Television, as I had read it had really low input lag. I did buy a refurbished unit, and it worked fine for the whole time I owned it, but my gaming performance wasn't all that great. I couldn't get into Fornite or some other popular shooters because something felt off. I thought it was just me getting older, and I began to accept that was how things were going to be..........UNTIL I finally got an LG C9 OLED to replace that Samsung KS8000, and Oh. My. Lord. I finally got a Victory Royale, starting finishing in the top three spots in COD Team Deathmatches, getting headshots, and more. Yes, there are times when one just needs to "Git Gud", but in my case it really was something external. I no longer have that KS8000, so I have to assume something was wrong with it's Game Mode.
Your content is genuinely enjoyable, but it's hard not to chuckle at the irony of singing praises for WebOS while the largest item on a $2000 TV screen is a Toyota Corolla ad. Perhaps it's easy to overlook such things when you're accustomed to WebOS, but acknowledging these things in long-term reviews adds depth and authenticity to your commentary.
I'm actually planning to get this one. I knew it was this one from the "motorized??" remark as well. - But I love "hybrid" stuff, because yes, this really is like a kind of "media center" rather than just a TV or just a monitor. - There's something that feels "premium" about a TV-screen, especially if you get chips and software thrown at it like WebOS, which gets updated regularly, and it doesn't feel as "stuck in time" as a monitor usually is. - It might also make it a little more "bloated" in terms of features, but at least you get plenty of features rather than the often limited "built in" software on monitors that often doesn't really get updated or as much effort put into them. - But yea, it's also actually marketed as a kind of "general purpose media center" type product if you look at its webpage and promo-videos and all that. It's actually why it appeals to me, because I kinda got tired of... "monitors"... I don't know what it is about them, but they always just feel... "tool like". It's hard to explain, but they tend to have a crappy, wobbly and tacky stand, again the rather cheap software on them... Things like that. I think it's because they're often so "gamer focused", with all the marketing-speak and often "edgy" (and inefficient) designs and such, and I'm not "that crowd". - The Flex is just "screen on sturdy foot", like it's a proper screen with bespoke stand, a completely unique thing that's worth basing your setup around.
And I would not miss any of the smart features of my TV that I use as a monitor. I have yet to use any app on it or the webstore. Settings aren't as responsive as on a regular monitor, and are structured weirdly (you go to 3 different places to control colors for example). The remote is nice for navigation, so the setting could really take advantage of that. I get that smart TV features are useful for others, so they are fine, but the setting could really be better.
I am super happy with my Samsung 43" QN90B. For a TV it is good enough for my casual game play, it is great space for work, colours and brightness is really good.
My "monitor" is a Hisense 55U8G 4k 120Hz VRR ALL (basically all the bells and whistles) and it was $800. For my living room, I have their 65U8H (even nicer and it was cheaper! $750). Probably never going back to Sony, Samsung or LG. Maybe someday MicroCenter will venture into Oregon (no sales tax!).
I would be interested to see if this works long term. My ultimate set up would be a monitor with built in speakers, to work as my computer monitor, and console monitor all at my desk. Although I do agree the price point on this is rather high. Hopefully they'll make a significant drop and then they'll start moving off the shelves.
I think it is the price of the tv is what getting to people. The flex feature is really nice and 120hz is okay. As the years go back and other manufacturers incorporate similar features, where the demand and supply equals with the pricing.
The LG 42-inch looks like they took their C2 C3 42 inch and add it DisplayPort along with the built-in Soundbar which is genius considering they sold a lot of 42 inch C2 and C3
I enjoyed some of the filming and editing elements in this video. Very engaging. That monitor looks wicked but very impractical. I love Micro Center. I live 3 miles away.
It took me forever to talk myself into getting a new monitor and spending over $1k was a a difficult aspect, but lacking simple and common features would have been a deal breaker. I like the idea of this monitor/tv, especially if I had a good place for both gaming and TV (no consoles in my house as of right now), but you read out the actual problems with this monitor out of the gate. Cost, VESA, Stand only, Power Cable, HDMI only. I think the HDMI only is a tiny issue, but it's another cable when I have plenty of older HDMI cables and new DP cables. But not being able to VESA mount it is a huge issue for a lot of people, and if it had been available, not being able to pull the power cord for running through a wall or through a pipe/tube when doing so would also ruin it. You're right, this is a great panel for multi use, some TV and console mixed in, but it's missing just enough on one or both of those to make it less of a good deal for most. The VESA mount one still stands out the most. I have a few year old LG 32" that came with a tripod leg style stand, which was okay for putting some items below the monitor (and had a good amount of adjustment for height/tilt/turning), but the 49" Samsung has a similar stand to the one you have here, flat foot with a flat back, and that means things like my mixer can't be dead center like it used to be. Tiny thing, but it's QOL just the same. The stand also lacks enough height adjustment (On the Samsung) to make it sit at a good height. At normal sitting height I'm about to the top edge of the screen, which sucks for a lot of reasons. VESA mounting solved both of those issues for me. I also couldn't imagine a TV without a VESA mount as an option today. The old Sony 65" I have came with little feet for a stand and they sucked, but being able to buy a stand with worthwhile height and turning adjustments made it work where I needed it, and that was thanks to having the VESA mount. Thanks for the review/unboxing, it was a good watch. I do think my next monitor will be an LG, but not this one in particular. The LG software is just hands down better than the Samsung one on this G9 OLED, and they seem to at least take some time to think about the product they're releasing instead of just dumping it and leaving it like Samsung seems to with everything they make.
I've had the LG OLED Flex for a year now, and use it primarily for my WFH setup and some16:9 gaming. It's really a great panel, and has much less obnoxious ABL from previous LG OLEDs. However, the QD OLEDs are noticeably brighter, have better HDR, and have more vivid colors in general, iI would say.
You pointed out why its not selling well. Needing to use the base, not an Vesa mountable type product limits where you can use it. Its uses A LOT of space while being 2x + more expensive than an LG C3 at the same size.
Needing to use the mount would be less of an issue if one could move the monitor more than minimally. An almost fully set mount is a deal breaker for a lot of people. Even if I'd consider using such a large screen for my setup, the mount alone would be enough for me to look elsewhere.
Was about to say the same thing. If they decide to do v.2 chances are itd have a proprietary mount
Yeah, If I can't VESA mount, it's useless to me
yeah am really hating monitor stands nowadays... they always so damn pointlessly thick. I had briefly tried a AW3418DW and it was almost 1 foot away from the wall because of it's stand... was such a waste of desk space I had to return it. (it didn't look good either so it needed to be returned regardless)
Exactly! I was in the market for a oled for my pc around 2/3 years ago after I got a CX65 for the living room, oled monitors were just about coming to the market at insane prices of £2500+ for 34 inch ultrawide so instead I just got a C148 for £850 for my pc and PS5 and it has been amazing, the only issue is its too big for general pc usage (amazing for games though) and I think the 42 inch models are much more practical
Edit: Worth noting that if you don't want the motorized curve, the flat 42" C3 is only $849 at Best Buy, will likely drop to $699 like the C2 did prior to the 2024 line launch.
Definitely a good thing to consider, I did that but using it for programming the pixel density at 42” and my seating distance wasn’t a good fit, ended up returning sadly. Was great for games though. I’ll grab a 32” OLED 4k monitor soon. Warranty for burn in (not super concerned given how I work flipping between different apps frequently and also play games in the evening) plus 240hz will be nice. But hard to beat the c2 at 900 for a gaming focused setup imo.
Once you get a curve, you will never go back to flat.
I don't think I want curved, unless I'm using it for gaming only. Running a 3 monitor setup now, main 4K 28" I think and two 27" 1440p, one vertical.
Loads of real estate. But I still want more! 😂
@@bjarnis tried a curve
Went back immediately
@@Leadathanit's a bit weird in the beginning, but in the long run it's so much better for your neck with 1R curved. I have dual monitor setup with a Samsung Odyssey G9 and a G5 side by side, so much better than a flat dual or trippel screen setup.
That RS6 Avant is rad. I'm not a big Audi guy, but fast Audi wagons hold a special place in my heart.
Had a fruitless attempt at convincing my parents to get an older S4/RS4 Avant last year. The R8 is great for like 95% of my needs but would LOVED to have driven around in that in times when I need the extra passenger/luggage space. They settled for a much newer A4 Avant. They're getting on in age and prefer the comfort so I get it, but it was a nice little dream while it lasted lol.
The EVGA "end of an Era" PC build in the background behind Jay, is still one of the greatest looking builds of all time in my opinion. So, esthetically pleasing.
Glad to see he is still using it.
I would die happy just to be able to own one of those cases. Lol
I went to Micro Center for the first time ever to pick up the last R5 7600 in a 200-mile radius. (this include the competition's stores) I wish I could have stayed longer. The deals, the amount of options, the stock, and the fact that we can see before we buy, was something I have missed so bad. Live demos, and racing sims for people to play. The professional dressed staff that is actually knowledgeable and passionate about tech. Almost EVERYTHING was on sale and under competitor pricing. It was worth the 2 hour 5 min drive. I know where I'm buying from for my next PC build!
Jay - I bought an LG C3 42 Oled at Costco with free 5 year warranty. Using as monitor and very happy with it.
I've been running the 48" C1 as a monitor since it came out, and it's been fantastic! Zero burn in or other issues with many hours of daily use for the past however many years. The only thing I don't like about it is if I'm watching RUclips not full screened or messing with documents in Windows, it will dim quite a bit until I grab a window and move it around the screen to get the brightness back. I think you'll love the C3 Jay!
Same ... And comically I am still using a GTX 1080, because even though I am willing to spend $2k on a TV to use as a monitor; the cost to meaningfully upgrade is absurd, when I can get 4K 60hz (in the types of games I play) by using a $40 Display port 1.4a to HDMI 2.2 adapter.
Im up to a little over 7000 on hours according to my C1 and I still dont see any burn in on any test patters. The only thing that I have noticed is the dirty screen effect at 50% gray has gotten worse over time. Its made it very hard to go back to any lcd screens lol, especially games that support hdr.
My biggest complaint is the judder on movies. I've tried adjusting the various smoothing options, but can't quite dial it in where I'm totally happy. I can mostly ignore it, but certain panning shots are super noticeable and it still bugs me. Everything else about it is great (mine's a B3).
@@holdenhodgdon3756you can actually run 4:2:0 color compression 120hz from hdmi. I am using 1070 ti and plan to get c3 soon
@@hoogovens3261C3 has better processing I think because for me movies are quite smooth, although I agree you might need to mess with the smoothing settings sometimes
the IR exender is for home theatre installs. if you hide your AV receiver it needs to send a signal to the tv.
Tip for getting TVs back from a store if your car is too small. Order an Uber XL and just load it in that, then just follow it home. Way cheaper than in store delivery.
Dude that’s an amazing tech tip I’ll keep that in mind
Only Jay can walk out of the store with a $2000 monitor "JUST to see if it fits." 🤣
I mean better then spending 2k and cant take it home lol
They know where to find him
@@GirlOnAQuest makes think it would be neat if stores had acrylic boxes in the rough shape of their typical TV box sizes so people could check fitment.
@@filanfyretracker I mean you can just walk back in and return it or have them hold it while you get another vehicle. There is no real risk here.
to be fair he basically lives there
Got myself a 42" C2 last year, when the prices came down. Attached to an Ergotron HX arm it fits my setup beautifully. OLED just makes every gaming setup more enjoyable.
Beautiful RS6! Surprised this couldn’t fit in the back, that car is spacious!
All Micro centers are half a country away from me... I live next to Seattle Washington and we are craving a Microcenter like there's no tomorrow. even southern Oregon would have a shorter drive up here than all the way at the bottom of Cali or in Colorado. they really can't give us one, huh?
This! I would love to have a MicroCenter somewhere in the PNW.
Yeah Micro Center is a weird one very few stores and they don't ship its as if they don't like money
I'm fortunate that I have one a little more than an hour away
I feel your pain I’m by buffalo ny and the closest one to me is in Ohio like 9-10 hours away
*grumbles in German*
I was at one of the stores in the midwest recently and most of their monitors were down on display desks. with systems attached and mouse and keyboard so you could get on the web and view different content on them. Was really nice to be able to test them that thoroughly.
I was running into this exact problem of 4k monitor vs tv and ended up with a 42 inch lg c3 and I’m absolutely loving it
I got the same one on sale for like $850 and it’s been perfect. No complaints.
I literally was going to purchase this exact tv/monitor. I didn't end up purchasing it since the screen is plastic due to the bend, which in my experience, micro scratches too easily when cleaning gently (G8 OLED, DWF etc).
Ended up w/ the C3 42" instead. Still love the flex though!
that is a very good point
@Jason-ol1ty yeah, if it was matte, micro scratches wouldn't happen. Glossy plastic screens micro scratch too easily. Granted, you wouldn't see them unless in a dark room w/ a flash light. I have OCD, so peace of mind was a bigger sticking point after my experience w/ G8 OLED.
it's very hard to go to micro center when you live in Canada! They haven't got here yet, but we could really use it here
i wish you couldve seen what Frys looked like before they closed down.. my local one had a coffee shop in the middle it was that big. they had absolutely everything, including endless aisles stocked with components for DIY repair work. the kind of stuff you just dont find in stores.
Same with Germany. But I'm actually glad we don't have one, I would be bankrupt in an hour 🤣
We have MediaMarkt here, if it's in a bigger city it can be huge with lots of products, still not Micro Center big but it serves the purpose.
We do have Memory Express and Canada Computers which are almost like Micro Centers but not as good
The overwhelming majority of most Americans do not have a MicroCenter near them, either.
Stop complaining man. Some of us live in erup so we can't even drive down to the us if we wanted to
You're not wrong, Microcenter is the best place to buy Computer stuff. Bought my monitor there and I picked this one because it was the best looking one, in my price range. Without looking at monitors I think it would be an impossible decision to make.
Also A Starship Troopers game that is like being in the movie and awesome.
Careful. Helldivers 2 has the MOST horrid anti-cheat software that is Kernel level. Google before you purchase..... let alone install. The company behind it has been caught stealing people's livelihood in the past.
The book is way better than the movie.
I use an 8K 55" Samsung QN700B as my monitor. Absolutely love it, with a window manager its an infinitely adjustable bezel-less multi monitor setup.
I love LG. I have two 21:9 ultra wide 3.5K UltraGear displays in my home office. I also use them on my workstation PC which is also great for gaming.
In the living room, my other gaming PC is hooked up to my Sony 65 inch 4K TV, and I didn’t know that all the features that were introducing latency could be disabled until just a few days ago, and it made a dig difference making me want to start to use that room for gaming again.
not in Seattle. too much crime there
Tf is even 3.5K?... 1600p?... Cause I have that, but that's what I call it.
For DisplayPort or HDMI try to buy 2.1. Especially DP 2.1 at 80 gb/s or you'll end up with DP 1.4 at 32.4 gb/s and bandwidth bottleneck.
Why is your $2,000 TV displaying ads on 50% of the home screen?
Welcome to modern smart tvs unfortunately it sucks
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The IR extender thingy is actually called "IR Blaster" and it's really neat! I has nothing to do with using the remote from someplace else (btw the cursor feature of the remote has no reliance whatsoever with IR, it must use an accelerometer to control cursor motion, as I've tested it works even from my bedroom upstairs when the TV is a freaking floor below me lol), you can configure any device that needs an IR remote to the TV and then you can control it using the LG remote as a sort of universal remote. Saw someone saying it's for AV receiver to communicate with the TV but it's actually the other way around. You can use it to control your home theater, blu ray player, whatever.
When I worked for Best Buy back in the mid 90s, Acer was one of the PC brands we sold. They have been around for a minute for sure, and weren't that bad, compared to Packard Bell, back in the day... 🤣
Acer used to be the "Kraco" of the PC world at one time, remember those terrible car stereos you could buy at Wal-Mart and truck stops?
I had a Packard Hell. I loved that thing!! Lol
I'll see your Packard and raise you a Gateway@@NviGWarren
@@NviGWarren We were told to sell the hell out of them. They had a higher profit margin per unit so we pushed them over any other brand. Considering the tech at the time (talking 1995/1996), it was less about performance and more about reliability, but they did their job.
@AzraelsTear, I am currently using a 27" curved 1440p @ 144Hz Acer that I bought last year form Costco. It has been working just fine.
Picked up an LG 42" C2 for $799, one of the best purchases I've made. Looking forward to the 32" 240Hz monitors though.
19:10 Can we take a moment to appreciate the responsiveness of the curving of the monitor? That was near instant after pressing the button, and it was so quick, too!
Agree, I am having a difficult time believing it is twice as good as the C3. I have been using the 42" for about a year and it's been fantastic. I feel like it isn't big enough to really require a curved display. My other PC has a 49" ultrawide and the curved screen is 100% necessary. Another bonus is that I wall-mounted it so I have more desk space. Downside is you have to use the remote to turn it on and off, but I have gotten used to it.
My tip is to watch a RUclips trailer for any of the IMAX documentaries. The best possible downscaled image. 2160p from IMAX 70mm film is sharp AF in a natural way, and can really show of SDR monitors for daily content watching
Thanks for the suggestion man. I kept using Sony or LG's samples.
that's lowkey genius mate.
I remember going to a MC back in 2017 and seeing an ultrawide in person and was sold pretty quickly. A drastically different experience over seeing the monitors at a typical Best Buy. Been using the same monitor since. Want to visit it again, but I know I’m going to walk out with something new.
I wish MicroCenter would come to where I live and move into the Fry's building that's been vacant for years.
In SD?
I bet you he is referring to Frys that closed in Wilsonville, OR@@Commander-Andrex101
Micro Centers are like a tenth the size of a Fry’s. At least the 2 fry’s that were near me. I think even a Walmart would be too small. Fry’s was the biggest store I’ve ever been in.
@@Bigheadedwon Agreed. Here in Atlanta they had taken over what used to be a movie theater. The issue with Frys needed such a huge space is it was essentially a Best Buy competitor that also focused on computers. So you had a large space taken up with home appliances.
Renton WA? :(
I have an over 15 yr old HP monitor that still works. I use it for a second work monitor. It looks better than the POS my job gave me. They don't make em like they used too.
It suks over here in the uk we can’t have anything like this. You get micro centre we get the local computer shop with only 4 things on show
Yea it's like that most of here tho unless you want to drive hours sucks too I've been wanting a new monitor so bad but hard to find one affordable and that I want
There always Currys.....
Curry’s is useless though have you ever been there and walked out happy with what they had on show.
Back in ‘18 I went to a Fry’s to check out monitors. Best Buy’s selection was comical and microcenters don’t exist anywhere near me. I would’ve ordered a standard sized screen online but after seeing them in person I had to get an ultrawide curved screen.
If you didn’t come from tiktok raise your hand 🤚🏽
Your pretty funny
@@antonwilkens9694You’re*
I love tic tok so your being a guy
I got the LG48GQ900B 4K Oled monitor for a year now, and i love it. I use it for work and gaming.
I've been using a c1 with my PS5 and also my main TV for 3 years, not complaints so far, no burn in, no image degradation, no dead pixels,etc. I'm really impressed with LG OLEDs, Im thinking of getting one as a monitor next.
I’m running on a 65” LG mini LED. It’s the same model that you showed last year and it works great with my setup in my living room.
The nice thing for you now is you can repurpose the ultrawides for the racing sims. 😉
Can’t WAIT till the MicroCenter is open here in Charlotte, NC!
I use a 42 in LG C2, the key is turning off some of the TVs anti - burn in features (auto dimming on whites etc) , you need an LG service remote and access code, easily found on line. (toms hardware has a guide on this) This likely voids warranty so I waited a few months before doing it . I changed my desktop and programs to dark modes and set pc to turnoff signal after 5 min idle to mitigate burn in risk ..So far I love it.
I'd love to be able to find an affordable "just a panel" that I can use on my PC and TV or Streaming display
Mental Note to Jay: Whenever you go to Microcenter, Take the Truck
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You could wallmount the stand :D
Like... Actually making some room in the wall and kinda "inserting" the base into the wall.
I bought a LG 27in oled 1440p monitor not long ago and it's so nice. Don't like the auto-dimming and sleep mode(?) that can't be turned off, but im learning to live with it.
Glad to hear your car is motorized!!
As an Audi b7 RS4 owner.. I respect the fact you brought the rs6 out.. such a beautiful car
Jay, sincerely hope you're doing we'll. Yes! I would like to know what your 6-12 month review would be and/or they had any additional upgrade to the item itself. I assume this would be great for mmos and my PS5 Pro (when it comes out). Thank you and take care!
I've been using a TV as a monitor for years now, for large spreadsheets and multitasking with database management the extra screen real estate really helps.
You don't really have "more real-estate" than any other size 4K-display. Real-estate is the amount of pixels and maybe the aspect-ratio. - Sure, it helps that a screen is larger, so you can cram windows down smaller and still see them, but you're still on a 16:9 display, which isn't necessarily "more" than another 16:9 display, unless it's below like 32" and a poor resolution.
@@michaelmonstar4276 It's apparent you haven't taken into usability and productivity into account have you?
For example Try snapping 4 excel windows on a 4k 27inch Display and compare that with a 42inch 4k Display. Or a PDF viewer in 1 quadrant, a database in another, sharepoint in another and teams in final quadrant.
I just got the C3 42” to have as a dual function TV and monitor. I’m a tv nerd, so I just couldn’t get around the compromises that need to be made for a computer monitor as far as media consumption is concerned. HDR formats not being great on Windows, color chroma being different, etc. So I got the C3 for the 120hz, low latency gaming and the full kit and kabootle as far as cinema is concerned; dolby vision, dolby atmos, 4k, oled, etc. I absolutely love it
I've got a ThinkVision P40w-20 from a couple of years ago.
It's IPS, not OLED, and it tops out at 75Hz with no VRR, and it was about the same price.
But it's a curved 5K ultrawide monitor, with ThunderBolt and DisplayPort inputs, which supports VESA mounts.
And I really have to say, at that size I at least need the curve, and it's pretty awesome.
21:00
Jeffrey : "Og Loc !?!? it's O.G.Loc, homie, O.G.Loc"
Carl : "Ah, my bad; how was it ?"
I would love to see a 6 month and a 1 year of this monitor!
Can't believe Jay made Phil strap himself to the car roof.
What a monster.
I got 3 of these and put them at 100% curve around me. Excellent monitors!
Jay..........! I just want to thank you for all the knowledge you all provide that I not only did I upgrade my PC but also learned enough about monitors from you all that I got a new one to help me play RL... thanks guys! keep on keeping on!!!!
That's my monitor :D !
And to be honnest, after 6 months I'm still really happy with it
Love the Audi man. That right there is my dream car but maybe the old school one. I have an 02 A6 twinturbo. Fun'ish car but has been a chore, lots of hours in the garage I spent wrenching on it.
IR Extenders because desks have a lot of surface clutter with things usually blocking the IR path, as IR Recievers are typically mounted along the bottom rail of the tv.
such a nice monitor, i remember the black and whit tv, had three channels, antana, they shut down at 12 midnight. yeah im that old i guess. sucks. i love technology, its come so far in my lifetime. sir take good care of your self, never give up. i know its not easy, nothing ever is.
Having an LG TV with WebOS in the UK, the coaxial is probably for the aerial which used to be an analogue signal in the UK until they turned it off and just use digital signal through the aerial. In the UK this input is used for Freeview which is a service for all the free channels and some paid for by the license fee e.g. BBC
So...that title. I thought you were adding a monitor TO your car, and got real excited to see what you were going to use it for.
LG has made a monitor that can give you a hug. An Emotional Support Monitor for fledgeling E-Sports players.
Jay, I love that you're the only person I heard so far talk about the pros and cons for Rocket League. Rocket League definitely is an outlier game that's super dependent on frame rates affecting the gameplay.
I love these Microcenter videos. We don't have anything this size in New Zealand. We have some pretty good smaller retailers, but even they would be drooling walking into that place.
Another plus, all this stuff gets down here so previews and reviews all help.
20:14 lol watching Jay play Cyberpunk, 10/10. 🤣 Monitor is awesome too btw, so pricy, but still cool.
1:24 this is beautiful, I lack this so much to see how a monitor looks like...
Great Video! However one thing caught my eye. I can see that TV/Monitor mount being left out at the displays and a little kid coming around the corner being an issue. I mention I guess because.
A. You love Microcenter
B. We love Microcenter
C. Safety
I use a 55" LG CX for my daily gaming, work, and the occasional movie (Have a 133" Movie screen in the basement) and it's basically 4x 27" 1080P monitors without the bezel. Totally worth it in my mind and got it for less than a grand from costco a few years ago.
Im still very happy with my 5k2k LG 40" 72hz screen. Gonna be hard pressed to get above 72fps at 5k anyway. Also $2100.
I kept getting new monitors every couple years because something was always lacking. Now theres nowhere else I need to go. Love LG
Yea, IPS cost has come down. I got my 27" 1080p 165hz G-Sync monitor from AOC for 200€.
It's great and no comparison to my TN Panel monitor before. Lovely.
I have an LG 65” C2, and I am very happy with it; but I do have to keep resetting everything to the max after an update.
I'm headed up to my closest microcenter in about two weeks and i'm excited. i already have the build list with where everything is in the store, and i can't wait to actually build it!
I just upgraded to the Samsung G9 Neo 57' and oh man is that one hell of a monitor. Now I just have to find an arm that can actually hold it.
Dell made one of the coolest monitors I've ever had, it was a widescreen flatscreen that had every kind of input from A/V to early HDMI. Was a powerhouse for retro gaming until it started to burn in the image, not to mention it weighed 60+ lbs.
In Netherland the most similar monitor (LG OLED TV 4k Flex 42LX3Q6LA) is now selling for 1399 euro.
That's similar to what I have paid for my current monitor. Only back than the OLED cost around 2K.
At 1400 I think it's a pretty good deal.
there was a Helldivers 1 and it was awesome! just played very differently tough
I imagine the security at a Microcentre is off the scale...for the staff too. That's a LOT of value locked up each night in those buildings...
I have a 50inch 4K TV for my monitor and it is GREAT. I love it for work, games and movies. 4K 144Hz HDR
Several years ago, I bought a Samsung KS8000 SUHD Television, as I had read it had really low input lag. I did buy a refurbished unit, and it worked fine for the whole time I owned it, but my gaming performance wasn't all that great. I couldn't get into Fornite or some other popular shooters because something felt off. I thought it was just me getting older, and I began to accept that was how things were going to be..........UNTIL I finally got an LG C9 OLED to replace that Samsung KS8000, and Oh. My. Lord. I finally got a Victory Royale, starting finishing in the top three spots in COD Team Deathmatches, getting headshots, and more.
Yes, there are times when one just needs to "Git Gud", but in my case it really was something external. I no longer have that KS8000, so I have to assume something was wrong with it's Game Mode.
Definitely would watch a 6 month update. It’s a dope looking panel.
Your content is genuinely enjoyable, but it's hard not to chuckle at the irony of singing praises for WebOS while the largest item on a $2000 TV screen is a Toyota Corolla ad. Perhaps it's easy to overlook such things when you're accustomed to WebOS, but acknowledging these things in long-term reviews adds depth and authenticity to your commentary.
For Windows HDR, set up a key to switch it. I have a Stream Deck button set so I can just hit that and not have to worry about going into settings.
It's Win + Alt + B by default if someone doesn't want another software just for this shortcut.
That 1280x768 vs. 4K comparison.. That was the standard resolution back in the days on our 17" CRT monitors.. How far we have come..
I play on the LG c3 42 inch and the only issue I have is no curve, and Jay is right that the no curve feels like the edges bend away from me
Mine was $2500, 55" 144hz samsung 4k qd oled from 2023. Its definitely multi purpose and its beautiful.
I'm actually planning to get this one. I knew it was this one from the "motorized??" remark as well. - But I love "hybrid" stuff, because yes, this really is like a kind of "media center" rather than just a TV or just a monitor. - There's something that feels "premium" about a TV-screen, especially if you get chips and software thrown at it like WebOS, which gets updated regularly, and it doesn't feel as "stuck in time" as a monitor usually is. - It might also make it a little more "bloated" in terms of features, but at least you get plenty of features rather than the often limited "built in" software on monitors that often doesn't really get updated or as much effort put into them. - But yea, it's also actually marketed as a kind of "general purpose media center" type product if you look at its webpage and promo-videos and all that. It's actually why it appeals to me, because I kinda got tired of... "monitors"... I don't know what it is about them, but they always just feel... "tool like". It's hard to explain, but they tend to have a crappy, wobbly and tacky stand, again the rather cheap software on them... Things like that. I think it's because they're often so "gamer focused", with all the marketing-speak and often "edgy" (and inefficient) designs and such, and I'm not "that crowd". - The Flex is just "screen on sturdy foot", like it's a proper screen with bespoke stand, a completely unique thing that's worth basing your setup around.
And I would not miss any of the smart features of my TV that I use as a monitor. I have yet to use any app on it or the webstore. Settings aren't as responsive as on a regular monitor, and are structured weirdly (you go to 3 different places to control colors for example). The remote is nice for navigation, so the setting could really take advantage of that. I get that smart TV features are useful for others, so they are fine, but the setting could really be better.
I am super happy with my Samsung 43" QN90B. For a TV it is good enough for my casual game play, it is great space for work, colours and brightness is really good.
My "monitor" is a Hisense 55U8G 4k 120Hz VRR ALL (basically all the bells and whistles) and it was $800. For my living room, I have their 65U8H (even nicer and it was cheaper! $750). Probably never going back to Sony, Samsung or LG. Maybe someday MicroCenter will venture into Oregon (no sales tax!).
I would be interested to see if this works long term. My ultimate set up would be a monitor with built in speakers, to work as my computer monitor, and console monitor all at my desk. Although I do agree the price point on this is rather high. Hopefully they'll make a significant drop and then they'll start moving off the shelves.
I wish we had a Microcentre in Australia. What an awesome showroom/warehouse.
I think it is the price of the tv is what getting to people. The flex feature is really nice and 120hz is okay. As the years go back and other manufacturers incorporate similar features, where the demand and supply equals with the pricing.
When I watch these videos I am always learning new things, after 30 years of being a computer geek. Love you guys ❤❤❤
The LG 42-inch looks like they took their C2 C3 42 inch and add it DisplayPort along with the built-in Soundbar which is genius considering they sold a lot of 42 inch C2 and C3
I enjoyed some of the filming and editing elements in this video. Very engaging. That monitor looks wicked but very impractical. I love Micro Center. I live 3 miles away.
I actually went to MicroCenter a few months ago to see an LG Ultrawide in person before I bought it. I'm lucky to have one close by me!
I'm with you with Starship Troopers... In most eyes maybe not the best movie ever made, but definitely a movie that doesn't get enough praise.
It's trending in searches right now. It was ahead of its time in a way.
I Have this exact LG tv 42" C2 monitor its £1299 in the UK. it's a quality product IMO.
It took me forever to talk myself into getting a new monitor and spending over $1k was a a difficult aspect, but lacking simple and common features would have been a deal breaker. I like the idea of this monitor/tv, especially if I had a good place for both gaming and TV (no consoles in my house as of right now), but you read out the actual problems with this monitor out of the gate. Cost, VESA, Stand only, Power Cable, HDMI only.
I think the HDMI only is a tiny issue, but it's another cable when I have plenty of older HDMI cables and new DP cables. But not being able to VESA mount it is a huge issue for a lot of people, and if it had been available, not being able to pull the power cord for running through a wall or through a pipe/tube when doing so would also ruin it. You're right, this is a great panel for multi use, some TV and console mixed in, but it's missing just enough on one or both of those to make it less of a good deal for most.
The VESA mount one still stands out the most. I have a few year old LG 32" that came with a tripod leg style stand, which was okay for putting some items below the monitor (and had a good amount of adjustment for height/tilt/turning), but the 49" Samsung has a similar stand to the one you have here, flat foot with a flat back, and that means things like my mixer can't be dead center like it used to be. Tiny thing, but it's QOL just the same. The stand also lacks enough height adjustment (On the Samsung) to make it sit at a good height. At normal sitting height I'm about to the top edge of the screen, which sucks for a lot of reasons. VESA mounting solved both of those issues for me. I also couldn't imagine a TV without a VESA mount as an option today. The old Sony 65" I have came with little feet for a stand and they sucked, but being able to buy a stand with worthwhile height and turning adjustments made it work where I needed it, and that was thanks to having the VESA mount.
Thanks for the review/unboxing, it was a good watch. I do think my next monitor will be an LG, but not this one in particular. The LG software is just hands down better than the Samsung one on this G9 OLED, and they seem to at least take some time to think about the product they're releasing instead of just dumping it and leaving it like Samsung seems to with everything they make.
I've had the LG OLED Flex for a year now, and use it primarily for my WFH setup and some16:9 gaming. It's really a great panel, and has much less obnoxious ABL from previous LG OLEDs. However, the QD OLEDs are noticeably brighter, have better HDR, and have more vivid colors in general, iI would say.
I'm just at the beginning of the video and already it's awesome! Thanks for showing us this. Some of us don't have these micro centers.
I love these videos of you/crew going around Micro Centre and going through things as we would see them.
Jay's stroking the kitty! 5:09