Depends on what they have to offer as far as specs and what I need the display for. If it’s gaming I usually get the latest and greatest. If it’s for movie or sports I will get last years model more often than not
I’ve been upgrading my main tv almost every year or two for like last 12 years or so. I must say after oled hit the market they are all so good it’s splitting hairs at this point. I have a 83a90j now and I plan to hold onto it for a while.
Great long term review and personally I’m glad to hear you still recommend this tv. I’ve just bought the 55” G1 and it’s amazing! I even got it calibrated and approved by Vincent, so super happy.
Just got one of these. It's my first OLED and my first HDR TV. It is an AMAZING television! I'll be happy for years. Not sure what else I could even want from a TV honestly. Will probably use this until it falls apart.
I set fire stick to my home screen, it's much better and less cluttered, I am not a lover of a few things on this TV but managed to disable them, the first thing is the TPC and GSR setting that can only be accessed with a service remote through the on start button, keying in 0413 this takes off that auto dimming that the TV does annoyingly if a film is static for over 90 seconds or if a film is very dark for a long period of time, this will stop the TV from dimming even further, also the peak brightness setting on the tvs main menu is a bit deceiving and from what I've experimented with, the peak brightness will play a huge part on how you view content, experts say to set it to high and never really touch on this feature, it maybe the most accurate switched to high, and it is the default setting however Iam finding it switched to high on Dolby vision content extremely bright, if like me, you like to watch most films in the evening so you may want to play around with this, try switching it off or setting it to low, also colour default at 50 for Dolby Vision appears too bright and too colourful for Dolby Vision, so try peak brightness on low with a colour setting of 36. Experts also say to adjust the oled pixel brightness slider depending on your rooms environment but this will not prevent eye fatigue, this only ever so slightly and gradually dampens the picture without loss of details, it is actually the peak brightness setting that will make the night and day difference, it's what will put the glare on for certain films and also remove it if its not your thing and you prefer a more natural look to your content, OK so for HDR content the peak brightness is OK set to high however there are a few films that just look terrible with this set to high, Ghostbusters 2 and Close Encounters of the third kind, you may want to switch peak brightness to off for your eyes to enjoy it comfortably, there might be a few more in my collection that I may have to tinker with but leaving it on high for the most part is advisable, such films like Die Hard and speed in HDR set to high peak brightness and most hdr discs look pretty good, otherwise these much older films that don't peak much illuminous or contrast will just look flat and dull, I have had the G1 for a couple of months now and Iam now satisfied with my settings, for those of you that might be interested I have provided them below, have a play and see what you think, trust your eye not what's fed to you via an experts bit of equipment, I take preference over what is accurate, SDR settings for Blu ray Oled pix bright: 68 Contrast: 85 Brighness: 55 Colour: 36 Warm: 36/50 Peak brightness: Off HDR setting: Oled pix bright: 75 Contrast 85 Brighness 60 Colour 45 Warm 50 Peak brightness :High Dolby Vision settings Oled pix bright: 75 Contrast 85 Brightness 60 Colour 36 Warm 36 Peak Brighness. Low Cinema screen on for HDR and Dolby Vision For Dolby Vision you might want to try switch on the AI settings, this dosent make content brighter but rather more works best for Dolby Vision IQ, so will find better shadow details, I noticed this provides a better depth in clouds on films such as Cliffhanger and Tremors, it's subtle but there's no harm in leaving these settings on as they will just auto detect the right gamma depending on the content so it will produce it on the best possible way OK thanks for reading hope this helps get the best of a rather excellent TV,
Here in the US TVs are back to regular price at popular retailers. We've the Super Bowl coming up. They'll be on sale again by then and that's when I'm getting the C1. G1 may also drop in price but it's still more expensive than the C1. For me it's all about balancing quality and cost.
Had my LG C8 for over three years now and it is still the best TV I have ever owned. I am keeping my eye on the new QD-OLED TVs coming out from Sony and Samsung this year and depending on the price I may replace the C8. However I also kinda want to wait and see how Samsung's QD-OLED panels last. I have had issues with Samsung QLEDs in the past so being a little cautious. And for anyone wondering no I have no issues with burn in/image retention after 3+ years. Even with my kid playing thousands of hours of Switch over the past two years of the pandemic 😂Seriously unless you're watching 10+ hours of BBC News a day on it you don't need to worry about burn in on an OLED and if that is your use case then an OLED is a waste, just get a cheap LCD for watching the news 😜 Oh and get yourself either an Apple TV 4K or an Nvidia Shield Pro as nobody should be using any smart TVs built in OS other than to change the input source.
I get your fear. I bought a 32" LG in 06 for what amounts to $1650 in today's money -- over 5 weeks of pay for me at the time. Exactly 5 years later it became a VERY expensive paperweight -- tech told me it would be easier/cheaper to just replace it. Sooo hard for me to give LG more money after being burned so badly by my only experience with them. I swore them off over me having felt like I was ripped off. But now everyone is saying they have THE best gaming TV going. But no one can possibly know about longevity. If I lay down $2k for a TV (over 2 MONTHS of income for me now), it better cook, clean, give good head, AND last more than 5-6 years. I'm FAR from made of money. I'd love to be able to trust LG and just get a C1. But having to replace such an expensive piece every handful of years just plain feels shady to me; like it's designed to fail so you have to get another. I may end up with a C1. But so help me, you old TV gods, if this one goes tits up too soon, I will track down LG and beat the piss out of the company as if it smacked my woman in front of me.
@@Quazi-Moto Im just a one off, but I picked up a 65" LG TV before QLED an OLED were a thing. It died just after the warranty expired. I was super annoyed. Walked away and got a Vizio QLED. A few months go by I still had the LG in the shed. I had a random FB post for LG TVs pop up in my feed. So I made a comment about their TVs dying right past warranty and become a 65" piece of expensive trash. They actually reached out to me and sent a tech who took the TV and repaired in. Honestly that move made me consider them again. I eventually picked up a C8 on sale and moved the Vizio to the living room and its been such a fantastic set. Actually upgrading that to a G1 this weekend.
@@DarkWolfWRX That's cool that they did that for you. I'm kind of shocked they did so after the warranty ended. I guess they know better than anyone about that kind of problem. I'm sure they have had tons of complaints. I'm still gun shy of them. Just can't help it. I can't afford to be making mistakes like that with money, especially multiple times. I live on a fixed income and barely break $10k/year. All the best of luck going forward with your new toys! Hopefully they last more than 5-7 years, which seems to be the lifetime of most things that are designed to fail (or that maximize profit by using cheaper components). I appreciate you letting me know what they did for you. Side note: I also got a Vizio afterward. Had it 9 years, and it's still going strong.
I am enjoying my 65” G1, however I do miss the high brightness of Samsung & Samsung’s much better anti-glare used on their TV’s. The G1 picks up light from a window or lamps like a mirror. The G1 is a gaming monster. 🔥
@@Zoranurai13 I don’t need a brand new TV every year a newer model is released. Flushing $ down the toilet instead of enjoying what you have is a fool’s game.
@@damientech88 smudged washed out reflections oare what you don't see when the tv is on.. If you want your TV to look like a mirror that's fine but that just means the anti-reflective coating is not doing. Reducing the intensity of the light is important but scattering it out is also really effective. Unfortunately a lot of people seem to prefer it that way so it's getting harder and harder to find screens that aren't glossy because people feel like it looks more premium
Thank you for the video. It was very informative. I especially liked the fact that you included a C1 vs G1 comparison as those two sets were the exact ones I was considering.
I went from my LG EG9600B to the LG G1..... So many improvements! (Dolby Vision, input lag, brightness, eARC, 120hz of course, etc) I have mine in the basement, so my scenario wouldn't need to be any brighter. Still one of the best tv's out there. The price isn't for the faint of heart and I have recommended the C1 in it's place for people. (Which they haven't looked back. since) C1 is sitll an amazing tv for its price tho!
Hey same here! Going to pick mine up today. Very excited. We have no tv calibration services where I live, so the OOTB accuracy improvement of the g1 vs the c1 is kinda of a bit deal for me. I found a guy in a different town who said if I brought the tv to his store, he would calibrate it for $275...no thanks!
Just bought a G1 65 inch over C1 because G1 gets 5 year panel warranty, C1 does not (in US anyway) and it comes with an ATSC tuner, and I like OTA as a fallback if cable/internet goes out. I didn't wall mount but used the Sanus pedestal table mount which allowed me to raise it to clear the Samsung HW-Q950A soundbar and it also rotates, great for access to the rear inputs and to shift viewing angle when full house of people viewing. Plus being able to rotate it/tilt it helps fix glare when turning off lights isn't feasible. WebOS6 is laggy, my old LG 60UH8500 runs WebOS 3 and is much faster. My biggest gripe is the failure of the "magic" remote to act as a universal control. Despite others with my cable company's set top box having it work just fine, mine doesn't and LGs response has been to declare the box incompatible, despite many others using the exact same box successfully with the remote. Somehow with me it's incompatible despite others being successful and LG washes hands. The device detection took 7 or 8 tries before it identified and the magic remote would work a LG blueray as well, but even that is laggy. That process is not solid. Thankfully my Harmony remote works flawlessly with it (until Harmony shuts down their servers...) It'll be 5 or more years before I replace this so waiting for a 2022 G2 made zero sense, too expensive when they come out and waiting 9 more months for lower price? I also am in the US but have until Feb 19 to return or get price match, so maybe save a few quid that way. But buying 2021's best is no different than buying last year's car model. It's still the value it was when it was the star product and is now cheaper.
Thanks so much for the input on the Sanus Pedestal Stand. I didn't know there was something like that and knew we would need to place the G1 on a stand (hate the $100 LG G1 legs) and was only looking at the C1 for this reason. What model Sanus stand did you get and do you use the supplied G1 wall mount to attach it?
Mannn I don’t know what I would do without your videos. Forgot to mention, I bought the 48” C1 and am loving it. LG really does make the best quality tvs I feel.
@@ajajala5081 I compared all the models and all the brands and I just keep coming back to LG. Once I did purchase a Samsung in early 2010 but when it came time to upgrade I switched to LG since then.
I personally got a great deal on my LG CX 55" TV early last year on an awesome deal from a local E-tailer/Retailer's eBay store here in Australia and since upgrading from my Sony Bravia LCD from 4 years earlier, was a massive step up in terms of picture quality, features, apps & gaming capability and worth every dollar spent!!! 🤩😍🥰
yeah, it is 20% brighter, technically speaking, but in real life content it's not really noticeable so with C1 dirt cheap right now, seems to make more sense to go for a 77" C1 than a 65" G1.
All the extra benefits from the EVO panel on the LG G1 will now be handed down for free to this years 2022 LG C2. Plus you get the full 12bit 48gbps HDMIs capability this year. Basically the C2 is a better and cheaper G1.
Brought the 65" C1 for £1700. Looked at the G1 but didn't want to wall mount it right now and went for the cheaper option. C1 still an incredible TV however.
@@pug-man6861 can buy the stand for £99 if you didn’t want to wall mount it. The G stands for Gallery though. I’ve got mine on the wall and I think it’s fantastic but it’s a pain if I wanted to move it to a different place. Have about 10 holes total to fill and paint over but I’m happy other than that lol
The G1 has gotten better after some updates. Some of the banding has improved, skin tones also look better, and it had HBO Max! Gaming feels a bit faster as well so I'm satisfied with my purchase after several months.
Web OS 6 is slow, I wish it go back to the previous Web OS. They were listening Digital Trend complaining about the Web OS. They made changes after Caleb said he was tired of it, made a change for the worst and every one hates it grown use to it's slow performance.
I have been using the 48" C1 as a PC monitor for 2 months and I am so happy with it. I love the screen size and picture quality...I even moved both my PS5 and switch dock from the TV room so all my gaming is in one location. When I jumped into PC gaming a year ago I was never completely satisfied with it until I got the C1. Now the 48" C1 makes my PC gaming experience the same as console gaming but without having to choose between fidelity mode vs performance mode. I use a very large solid wood harvest dining room table as my desk so I have plenty of space for such a large screen.
I just bought a 55” LG C1 and it’s getting delivered tomorrow! Can’t wait. Lowest price I’ve seen so far dipping below 2K Singapore dollars. As for 55” G1, best offer I’ve found is around 2.6K SGD. I don’t need the flush wall mount and the brightness difference isn’t too drastic so decided to save the money from the price difference. The C1 will be my first ever OLED replacing my 3 year old Mi TV 4S 55” which has some dead pixels already at the bottom right of the screen. Can’t wait to setup the TV tomorrow
@@MsBokica1 one word - awesome! Best tv I’ve owned till date. Watching HDR and Dolby Vision contents really elevates the visual experience. The black level ppl say about OLED is legit. The blacks are really black when watching dark scene at night / dark room. No complaints on the brightness too, plenty bright even for my living room that has windows both sides. Don’t need those super bright mini led tvs seriously. Apps like Netflix, HBO go, Disney+ prime video all works well on it. Gaming with my xbox series X is spectacular. With the C2 now out for few months, I’m sure the C1 (if you can find) would be at great price. Best value honestly, grab one if you can and enjoy!
I'm looking to buy a TV this year and I'm waiting to see the reviews of the g2 with heat sink, been about 10 years since I got my last TV so this will be a big step up, I'm limited to 55 inch too.
I have the LG C1 55. It came down to a price I could afford late October, ie £450 below launch price. It replaced my Panasonic dx802. Yeah I agree with you about the menus. I wish there was an option for you to choose instead of it being there when powered on, plus also a bit slow
Hey Aidey, how does C1 compare to DX802? I've saved £4000 to replace my DX902 but worried about shadow detail and brightness going to OLED. Have 65" at moment and gonna go 77" C1 or A80J or even stick with 65" and buy Panasonic JZ1500
@@jeffleigh3747 Well my DX802 was edge-lit, unlike your DX902 which has a FALD panel. You don't get ghosting on an OLED in dark scenes on the C1. If you have saved £4k you could treat yourself to a 65" JZ1500 as it has a reportedly higher peak brightness at 920 nits for HDR than my C1 at around 740 nits for HDR; but the C1 is much more within my budget!!!
@@aideyp7333 Great advice regarding Panasonic JZ1500 but I struggle making that decision because I want more screen size after pestering my wife for 6 months to let me increase in size 😅
You can stop the banner popping up when you turn the TV on. my old LG lcd had the option and my G1 also has the option to stop the banner popping up each time you turn the tv on
Thanks for the video. Ive been painting the wall behind my TV black since my first big screen, never look back. It hides cords really well and if you're watching different aspect ratios the black on your screen just blends in with the wall.
I just picked up a 77" G1 from BB Open Box no scratches on screen or frame for $2000. Getting delivered in 2 days. Was between this and the 2400 dollar C1. Also ordered heavy duty stand as I don't want wall mount(yes I know it was designed for wall mount). Currently have a b7 65" I've had for for a few years that I also got open box at BB. Been a great TV Oh and you're an ***** for wanting the one connect box. I had one on my old Samsung. What a PITA.
@@scottyballz6447 oh okay, i havent thought of that at all...I want to have a Gallery Design one. Good Point you did here...i have to rethink my plans ..maybe buying the G1 soon and unpacking it in 9 months....Sounds odd but i dont have enough money for the G2.
We have a very similar set up. I have a 65” G1 w Sonos Arc, Gen 3 Sub, 2 SL surrounds, Govee immersion lights (on sale and lights match what’s on screen $70.00 Amazon) w X box Series X. I love it.
Do you have any problems with Audio Delay when using Dolby Atmos on the Series X? I also have the Arc, with my LG B7 there is a sound delay.. still did not found a Solution here
Kills me seeing the G series is going for the same price as I paid for my CX 😅. Couldn't justify the $300-500 price difference a year ago but man its so much nicer.
Why doesn’t anyone that reviews these TV’s comment on the tuner’s, ATSC 1 vs 3.0. Many OTA stations are now broadcasting at 3.0 yet no mention of the tuners are made during the review. Other than this criticism this was a great update review.
Great video! Considering it was sponsored you were quite honest about your views. I’ve been looking at this TV for a while and I think I’m convinced! Not to convince my wife 😅
The quality of your videos is some of the best out their I’m assuming HDR / 4k .. Anyway Thanks for the info also as the G1’s are a great price now and well theirs not much difference with the C2. Thanks again mr tech chap
i absolutely love this tv, and wont be buying a new one probably until 2024. This will do allllll u need and more in terms of gaming and watching movies for the next years thats for sure.
I bought this in late July, I got it up and absolutely love the G1 77inch. For me they made one big mistake. As you said 2.28 in, the cable mgmt is a bit of mess specially for UK as our plugs are large. It would be nice to be able to detach the power cable from the TV. I also agree that the menu needs a be speed up. It's to slow and sometimes lagging. A slight bigger size 85 inch would be very nice as well
It’s a great TV but to be honest it is too dark with Dolby Vision content without using Vibrate picture mode. The 20% brightness sounds like it might make the C2 ideal where the C1 is dark.
I'll be buying the G1 later this year hopefully before they all go out of stock - mostly because I have already channelled out two holes in the wall so looking forward to having a perfectly flush TV with no cables on show (current TV comes out about 6cm). I do think in terms of picture quality etc. there are diminishing returns with these new TVs and from what I've seen from the 2022 range so far it doesn't seem to be worth the premium.
8:20 You used it for one month though? It's with an extended period of use, perhaps a year that you would see burn in. Of course there would be no burn in when you haven't used it as a PC monitor for more than a month or two. Also even with all the safety features on, and additional things you can do to help prevent burn in does not stop burn in. E.g Linus and Wendell from Level 1 Techs.
have to say, i wonder if your opinions are your own. you said so many things about the msi z16 creator but left out a key part: doing nothing but run windows it sounds like an old vacuum cleaner. yet you were so cheery and thought the main issue was it's glossy screen.
Right now the 48" C1 is $1099 US and the 55" G1 is $1599 and would need to purchase a stand. We currently have a 46" in a corner and the most we can go is the 55" and that might be a bit too wide.
I bought the 77A80J because it was a fair bit cheaper than the G1 yet providing a similar, if not better, picture quality (both have the EVO-panel and similar brightness). Don’t play games on my 77” (that’s what my 48” CX is for - soon to be replaced by a 42” C2), so VRR isn’t something that’s a big deal for me. G2 would definitely be a better buy due to the addition of a heatsink much like the A90J.
Which tv is best for senior citizens with limited tech and don't play games just want ease of use and good color and 55 inch for utube and Netflix crave or Disney Amazon and regular tv programs ? Your website is great but hard for our 75+ seniors because very technical. Would like some consideration given on tech programs for seniors since tv is a lifeline and we have the money to spend! Thanks
I'm coming up to 77 in February and bought one of these a couple of months back. You seriously don't need to be a tech wizard to use one although I have to admit its always been a passion with me. Switch it on and follow the instructions and away you go. Make sure the audio output is set to the tv output. Over the next few months you can try things like picture mode and it will while away the winter evenings!
That TV looks amazing, loving the viewing angles and OLED is my favourite screen tech, my only concern was the reflections on the G1, have you been effected by reflections off the window or any lights?
Great review! Looking at buying a new TV when my Samsung 50” kicks the bucket (still going strong after 12 years and 1 repair and with an excellent picture). OLED seems to be the way to go but what seems to be a MAJOR problem, in my opinion after watching a lot of these videos, is the screen dimming with static elements. For instance, in Spain, on all our channels there are bright logos that indicate the channel. These I take it would cause the TV to dim the image to an unwatchable level with no official way to turn it off except by using the service menu and voiding the warranty. Is QLED the way to go or will this issue be resolved in future versions of OLED, that you’re aware of?
What do the "OLED Care" picture modes do? (Comfort, Theater, and Kids Care) they don't seem significantly different than the regular picture modes. Are they energy saving or something?
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Hey Chaps! Do you always buy the latest TV, or older models on sale? 🤔
Can't wait for watch 42 inch review
I buy older models on sale because i am a student!
Depends on what they have to offer as far as specs and what I need the display for. If it’s gaming I usually get the latest and greatest. If it’s for movie or sports I will get last years model more often than not
I’ve been upgrading my main tv almost every year or two for like last 12 years or so. I must say after oled hit the market they are all so good it’s splitting hairs at this point. I have a 83a90j now and I plan to hold onto it for a while.
What about Sony A90J?
Legends say he’s always living with the best tv
Great long term review and personally I’m glad to hear you still recommend this tv. I’ve just bought the 55” G1 and it’s amazing! I even got it calibrated and approved by Vincent, so super happy.
I don't even have the money to buy half the stuff you review but I love just watching your videos because they're so well put together.
The lg g1 was the same price as the c1 and a80j today at Best Buy! Picking mine up now!
Just got one of these. It's my first OLED and my first HDR TV. It is an AMAZING television! I'll be happy for years. Not sure what else I could even want from a TV honestly. Will probably use this until it falls apart.
I set fire stick to my home screen, it's much better and less cluttered, I am not a lover of a few things on this TV but managed to disable them, the first thing is the TPC and GSR setting that can only be accessed with a service remote through the on start button, keying in 0413 this takes off that auto dimming that the TV does annoyingly if a film is static for over 90 seconds or if a film is very dark for a long period of time, this will stop the TV from dimming even further, also the peak brightness setting on the tvs main menu is a bit deceiving and from what I've experimented with, the peak brightness will play a huge part on how you view content, experts say to set it to high and never really touch on this feature, it maybe the most accurate switched to high, and it is the default setting however Iam finding it switched to high on Dolby vision content extremely bright, if like me, you like to watch most films in the evening so you may want to play around with this, try switching it off or setting it to low, also colour default at 50 for Dolby Vision appears too bright and too colourful for Dolby Vision, so try peak brightness on low with a colour setting of 36. Experts also say to adjust the oled pixel brightness slider depending on your rooms environment but this will not prevent eye fatigue, this only ever so slightly and gradually dampens the picture without loss of details, it is actually the peak brightness setting that will make the night and day difference, it's what will put the glare on for certain films and also remove it if its not your thing and you prefer a more natural look to your content, OK so for HDR content the peak brightness is OK set to high however there are a few films that just look terrible with this set to high, Ghostbusters 2 and Close Encounters of the third kind, you may want to switch peak brightness to off for your eyes to enjoy it comfortably, there might be a few more in my collection that I may have to tinker with but leaving it on high for the most part is advisable, such films like Die Hard and speed in HDR set to high peak brightness and most hdr discs look pretty good, otherwise these much older films that don't peak much illuminous or contrast will just look flat and dull, I have had the G1 for a couple of months now and Iam now satisfied with my settings, for those of you that might be interested I have provided them below, have a play and see what you think, trust your eye not what's fed to you via an experts bit of equipment, I take preference over what is accurate,
SDR settings for Blu ray
Oled pix bright: 68
Contrast: 85
Brighness: 55
Colour: 36
Warm: 36/50
Peak brightness: Off
HDR setting:
Oled pix bright: 75
Contrast 85
Brighness 60
Colour 45
Warm 50
Peak brightness :High
Dolby Vision settings
Oled pix bright: 75
Contrast 85
Brightness 60
Colour 36
Warm 36
Peak Brighness. Low
Cinema screen on for HDR and Dolby Vision
For Dolby Vision you might want to try switch on the AI settings, this dosent make content brighter but rather more works best for Dolby Vision IQ, so will find better shadow details, I noticed this provides a better depth in clouds on films such as Cliffhanger and Tremors, it's subtle but there's no harm in leaving these settings on as they will just auto detect the right gamma depending on the content so it will produce it on the best possible way
OK thanks for reading hope this helps get the best of a rather excellent TV,
I just bought the 65 inch G1 Evo
Here in the US TVs are back to regular price at popular retailers. We've the Super Bowl coming up. They'll be on sale again by then and that's when I'm getting the C1. G1 may also drop in price but it's still more expensive than the C1. For me it's all about balancing quality and cost.
Had my LG C8 for over three years now and it is still the best TV I have ever owned. I am keeping my eye on the new QD-OLED TVs coming out from Sony and Samsung this year and depending on the price I may replace the C8. However I also kinda want to wait and see how Samsung's QD-OLED panels last. I have had issues with Samsung QLEDs in the past so being a little cautious.
And for anyone wondering no I have no issues with burn in/image retention after 3+ years. Even with my kid playing thousands of hours of Switch over the past two years of the pandemic 😂Seriously unless you're watching 10+ hours of BBC News a day on it you don't need to worry about burn in on an OLED and if that is your use case then an OLED is a waste, just get a cheap LCD for watching the news 😜
Oh and get yourself either an Apple TV 4K or an Nvidia Shield Pro as nobody should be using any smart TVs built in OS other than to change the input source.
Never ever Samsung again. F*ck Samsung!
@@moj4687 Both my samsungs still work after 5+++ years so not for me!
I get your fear. I bought a 32" LG in 06 for what amounts to $1650 in today's money -- over 5 weeks of pay for me at the time.
Exactly 5 years later it became a VERY expensive paperweight -- tech told me it would be easier/cheaper to just replace it. Sooo hard for me to give LG more money after being burned so badly by my only experience with them. I swore them off over me having felt like I was ripped off.
But now everyone is saying they have THE best gaming TV going. But no one can possibly know about longevity. If I lay down $2k for a TV (over 2 MONTHS of income for me now), it better cook, clean, give good head, AND last more than 5-6 years. I'm FAR from made of money.
I'd love to be able to trust LG and just get a C1. But having to replace such an expensive piece every handful of years just plain feels shady to me; like it's designed to fail so you have to get another.
I may end up with a C1. But so help me, you old TV gods, if this one goes tits up too soon, I will track down LG and beat the piss out of the company as if it smacked my woman in front of me.
@@Quazi-Moto Im just a one off, but I picked up a 65" LG TV before QLED an OLED were a thing. It died just after the warranty expired. I was super annoyed. Walked away and got a Vizio QLED. A few months go by I still had the LG in the shed. I had a random FB post for LG TVs pop up in my feed. So I made a comment about their TVs dying right past warranty and become a 65" piece of expensive trash. They actually reached out to me and sent a tech who took the TV and repaired in. Honestly that move made me consider them again. I eventually picked up a C8 on sale and moved the Vizio to the living room and its been such a fantastic set. Actually upgrading that to a G1 this weekend.
@@DarkWolfWRX That's cool that they did that for you. I'm kind of shocked they did so after the warranty ended. I guess they know better than anyone about that kind of problem. I'm sure they have had tons of complaints.
I'm still gun shy of them. Just can't help it. I can't afford to be making mistakes like that with money, especially multiple times. I live on a fixed income and barely break $10k/year.
All the best of luck going forward with your new toys! Hopefully they last more than 5-7 years, which seems to be the lifetime of most things that are designed to fail (or that maximize profit by using cheaper components).
I appreciate you letting me know what they did for you.
Side note: I also got a Vizio afterward. Had it 9 years, and it's still going strong.
I bought the LG C1 65" back in July and it is my favorite TV ever. It is noticeably brighter than the C9 it replaced in my living room.
I have the C1 65. Love playing PS5 games and watching movies on it! Not even mad the new C2 is 20% brighter since it's plenty bright for me.
Bruhh I can't even play at max brightness cause my eyes get so irritated so to me it's not even worth it
@@draydenazura219 I think people are becoming obsessed with brightness.
I am enjoying my 65” G1, however I do miss the high brightness of Samsung & Samsung’s much better anti-glare used on their TV’s. The G1 picks up light from a window or lamps like a mirror. The G1 is a gaming monster. 🔥
Get the new 2022 x95k with miniled backlight master drive. it has even better picture quality and a new anti reflective layer
@@Zoranurai13 I don’t need a brand new TV every year a newer model is released. Flushing $ down the toilet instead of enjoying what you have is a fool’s game.
I'm not really a fan of anti-glare screens. I prefer crystal clear reflections over smudged, washed-out reflections.
You are completely right. WebOs is the worst. I have updated my Shield tv 2015 today and its unreal how much better it runs.
They are 6 years apart!
@@damientech88 smudged washed out reflections oare what you don't see when the tv is on..
If you want your TV to look like a mirror that's fine but that just means the anti-reflective coating is not doing.
Reducing the intensity of the light is important but scattering it out is also really effective.
Unfortunately a lot of people seem to prefer it that way so it's getting harder and harder to find screens that aren't glossy because people feel like it looks more premium
Thank you for the video. It was very informative. I especially liked the fact that you included a C1 vs G1 comparison as those two sets were the exact ones I was considering.
I went from my LG EG9600B to the LG G1..... So many improvements! (Dolby Vision, input lag, brightness, eARC, 120hz of course, etc)
I have mine in the basement, so my scenario wouldn't need to be any brighter.
Still one of the best tv's out there.
The price isn't for the faint of heart and I have recommended the C1 in it's place for people. (Which they haven't looked back. since)
C1 is sitll an amazing tv for its price tho!
I was gonna get a 77 C1 because the g1 didn’t seem worth the increased price but I found a 77 G1 for $100 more than a c1. Seemed like a no brainer
Hey same here! Going to pick mine up today. Very excited. We have no tv calibration services where I live, so the OOTB accuracy improvement of the g1 vs the c1 is kinda of a bit deal for me. I found a guy in a different town who said if I brought the tv to his store, he would calibrate it for $275...no thanks!
The G1 is thee best TV on th é market that will match the performance of a PS5 when it comes to 120fps in HDR and the response lag is extremely low
I've got what you might call a 'regular-sized' room and 55" is perfect for me! Still, this looks amazing.
Just bought a G1 65 inch over C1 because G1 gets 5 year panel warranty, C1 does not (in US anyway) and it comes with an ATSC tuner, and I like OTA as a fallback if cable/internet goes out. I didn't wall mount but used the Sanus pedestal table mount which allowed me to raise it to clear the Samsung HW-Q950A soundbar and it also rotates, great for access to the rear inputs and to shift viewing angle when full house of people viewing. Plus being able to rotate it/tilt it helps fix glare when turning off lights isn't feasible. WebOS6 is laggy, my old LG 60UH8500 runs WebOS 3 and is much faster. My biggest gripe is the failure of the "magic" remote to act as a universal control. Despite others with my cable company's set top box having it work just fine, mine doesn't and LGs response has been to declare the box incompatible, despite many others using the exact same box successfully with the remote. Somehow with me it's incompatible despite others being successful and LG washes hands. The device detection took 7 or 8 tries before it identified and the magic remote would work a LG blueray as well, but even that is laggy. That process is not solid. Thankfully my Harmony remote works flawlessly with it (until Harmony shuts down their servers...) It'll be 5 or more years before I replace this so waiting for a 2022 G2 made zero sense, too expensive when they come out and waiting 9 more months for lower price? I also am in the US but have until Feb 19 to return or get price match, so maybe save a few quid that way. But buying 2021's best is no different than buying last year's car model. It's still the value it was when it was the star product and is now cheaper.
Thanks so much for the input on the Sanus Pedestal Stand. I didn't know there was something like that and knew we would need to place the G1 on a stand (hate the $100 LG G1 legs) and was only looking at the C1 for this reason. What model Sanus stand did you get and do you use the supplied G1 wall mount to attach it?
Mannn I don’t know what I would do without your videos. Forgot to mention, I bought the 48” C1 and am loving it. LG really does make the best quality tvs I feel.
Because you bought it or because you compared it to other models ? Just asking for a friend 💀
@@ajajala5081 I compared all the models and all the brands and I just keep coming back to LG. Once I did purchase a Samsung in early 2010 but when it came time to upgrade I switched to LG since then.
I personally got a great deal on my LG CX 55" TV early last year on an awesome deal from a local E-tailer/Retailer's eBay store here in Australia and since upgrading from my Sony Bravia LCD from 4 years earlier, was a massive step up in terms of picture quality, features, apps & gaming capability and worth every dollar spent!!! 🤩😍🥰
yeah, it is 20% brighter, technically speaking, but in real life content it's not really noticeable so with C1 dirt cheap right now, seems to make more sense to go for a 77" C1 than a 65" G1.
All the extra benefits from the EVO panel on the LG G1 will now be handed down for free to this years 2022 LG C2. Plus you get the full 12bit 48gbps HDMIs capability this year. Basically the C2 is a better and cheaper G1.
That’s a really good point
I have 2 C1s and 2 G1s do not buy the G1, brighter image not rly, it is so faint you can barley se it when they are next to each other, buy the C1
Brought the 65" C1 for £1700. Looked at the G1 but didn't want to wall mount it right now and went for the cheaper option. C1 still an incredible TV however.
I did same not wall mounting so not worth the extra cash
@@pug-man6861 can buy the stand for £99 if you didn’t want to wall mount it. The G stands for Gallery though. I’ve got mine on the wall and I think it’s fantastic but it’s a pain if I wanted to move it to a different place. Have about 10 holes total to fill and paint over but I’m happy other than that lol
I just got a 65” lightly used for $500! Stoked to mount it up tonight
The G1 has gotten better after some updates. Some of the banding has improved, skin tones also look better, and it had HBO Max! Gaming feels a bit faster as well so I'm satisfied with my purchase after several months.
Web OS 6 is slow, I wish it go back to the previous Web OS. They were listening Digital Trend complaining about the Web OS. They made changes after Caleb said he was tired of it, made a change for the worst and every one hates it grown use to it's slow performance.
@@hababacon Buy an Apple TV 4K. It will solve all your app problems. I don’t even use the apps built into my LG G1.
I have been using the 48" C1 as a PC monitor for 2 months and I am so happy with it.
I love the screen size and picture quality...I even moved both my PS5 and switch dock from the TV room so all my gaming is in one location.
When I jumped into PC gaming a year ago I was never completely satisfied with it until I got the C1.
Now the 48" C1 makes my PC gaming experience the same as console gaming but without having to choose between fidelity mode vs performance mode.
I use a very large solid wood harvest dining room table as my desk so I have plenty of space for such a large screen.
I've got a lgbx and series X and well I can't complain
I just bought a 55” LG C1 and it’s getting delivered tomorrow! Can’t wait. Lowest price I’ve seen so far dipping below 2K Singapore dollars. As for 55” G1, best offer I’ve found is around 2.6K SGD. I don’t need the flush wall mount and the brightness difference isn’t too drastic so decided to save the money from the price difference. The C1 will be my first ever OLED replacing my 3 year old Mi TV 4S 55” which has some dead pixels already at the bottom right of the screen. Can’t wait to setup the TV tomorrow
Hi bro, what are the impressions after 8 months of use?
@@MsBokica1 one word - awesome! Best tv I’ve owned till date. Watching HDR and Dolby Vision contents really elevates the visual experience. The black level ppl say about OLED is legit. The blacks are really black when watching dark scene at night / dark room. No complaints on the brightness too, plenty bright even for my living room that has windows both sides. Don’t need those super bright mini led tvs seriously. Apps like Netflix, HBO go, Disney+ prime video all works well on it. Gaming with my xbox series X is spectacular. With the C2 now out for few months, I’m sure the C1 (if you can find) would be at great price. Best value honestly, grab one if you can and enjoy!
@@hjshoon5244 Actually I order C1 55" for 960€ and expect to arrive this weekend. I am so excited but also worried about lifespan... 🙂
I'm looking to buy a TV this year and I'm waiting to see the reviews of the g2 with heat sink, been about 10 years since I got my last TV so this will be a big step up, I'm limited to 55 inch too.
I have the LG C1 55. It came down to a price I could afford late October, ie £450 below launch price. It replaced my Panasonic dx802.
Yeah I agree with you about the menus. I wish there was an option for you to choose instead of it being there when powered on, plus also a bit slow
Hey Aidey, how does C1 compare to DX802? I've saved £4000 to replace my DX902 but worried about shadow detail and brightness going to OLED. Have 65" at moment and gonna go 77" C1 or A80J or even stick with 65" and buy Panasonic JZ1500
@@jeffleigh3747 Well my DX802 was edge-lit, unlike your DX902 which has a FALD panel. You don't get ghosting on an OLED in dark scenes on the C1.
If you have saved £4k you could treat yourself to a 65" JZ1500 as it has a reportedly higher peak brightness at 920 nits for HDR than my C1 at around 740 nits for HDR; but the C1 is much more within my budget!!!
@@aideyp7333 Great advice regarding Panasonic JZ1500 but I struggle making that decision because I want more screen size after pestering my wife for 6 months to let me increase in size 😅
@@jeffleigh3747 definitely get a bigger screen over the difference in quality between 2 quality OLED's.
You can stop the banner popping up when you turn the TV on. my old LG lcd had the option and my G1 also has the option to stop the banner popping up each time you turn the tv on
Thanks for the video. Ive been painting the wall behind my TV black since my first big screen, never look back. It hides cords really well and if you're watching different aspect ratios the black on your screen just blends in with the wall.
I just picked up a 77" G1 from BB Open Box no scratches on screen or frame for $2000. Getting delivered in 2 days. Was between this and the 2400 dollar C1. Also ordered heavy duty stand as I don't want wall mount(yes I know it was designed for wall mount). Currently have a b7 65" I've had for for a few years that I also got open box at BB. Been a great TV
Oh and you're an ***** for wanting the one connect box. I had one on my old Samsung. What a PITA.
Great Video! I like how you go in details and explain stuff!!
Glad you liked it :)
I have a cx 48 now over a year and it still looks great, the gaming features are amazing.
The G1 65" will definetly 100% be bought next black Friday. My new flat ist waiting for it 🙂
The G1 will be sold out by then, but the C2 should be very comparable to the G1 so that will be a good option for next Black Friday.
@@scottyballz6447 oh okay, i havent thought of that at all...I want to have a Gallery Design one. Good Point you did here...i have to rethink my plans ..maybe buying the G1 soon and unpacking it in 9 months....Sounds odd but i dont have enough money for the G2.
LG oleds C range above. Brilliant TVs. Hype is real. Toms flex in Ps5 gamepads on the table.
I have the C1 its great
I got a 65" C1 for £1300 in November - Amazing screen and value.
We have a very similar set up. I have a 65” G1 w Sonos Arc, Gen 3 Sub, 2 SL surrounds, Govee immersion lights (on sale and lights match what’s on screen $70.00 Amazon) w X box Series X. I love it.
Do you have any problems with Audio Delay when using Dolby Atmos on the Series X? I also have the Arc, with my LG B7 there is a sound delay.. still did not found a Solution here
Just bought a C1 to replace a x900h due to terrible VRR implementation. The TV reminds me of plasmas that I previously owned. Fantastic panel!
Hope the TV is doing well and you don't have any problems with it. Nice tv by the way.
OS is a major factor why I am opting for Panasonic. Theirs is developed by Firefox so it's a bit less lagging. I don't mind having less apps.
just checked the prices here for the C1 and G1 and I can get the G1 for only $150 extra, so I'll be going with that one for sure
Completely agreed on WebOS being worse and slower on the C1 and C2 versus the CX. It was much better on the CX-
Of course the next question is, how does the G1 stack up against the C2😁
Exactly why I plan to wait until the C2 gets discounted in November/December :) Hope that your complaints are improved upon (menus and brightness)
Kills me seeing the G series is going for the same price as I paid for my CX 😅. Couldn't justify the $300-500 price difference a year ago but man its so much nicer.
i love your videos tech chap!
Cheers!
Why doesn’t anyone that reviews these TV’s comment on the tuner’s, ATSC 1 vs 3.0. Many OTA stations are now broadcasting at 3.0 yet no mention of the tuners are made during the review. Other than this criticism this was a great update review.
G1 vs C2? Which one is better for gaming?
What a great TV ! i should look at getting one 😁
Great video! Considering it was sponsored you were quite honest about your views. I’ve been looking at this TV for a while and I think I’m convinced! Not to convince my wife 😅
Filmmaker mode is too dark and sepia. I agree. I never use it. Wish they would adjust this
Got the 65 inch a few weeks ago, great so far used it both for my PS5 and my Legion 7 max spec laptop, all work like a charm
I could get the G1 for 1700 euros on black friday. Thinking of pulling the trigger.
The quality of your videos is some of the best out their I’m assuming HDR / 4k ..
Anyway Thanks for the info also as the G1’s are a great price now and well theirs not much difference with the C2.
Thanks again mr tech chap
i wish LG could sponsor my next TV purchase of at least a C1 lol. been dreaming that TV for a longtime!
i absolutely love this tv, and wont be buying a new one probably until 2024. This will do allllll u need and more in terms of gaming and watching movies for the next years thats for sure.
I bought this in late July, I got it up and absolutely love the G1 77inch. For me they made one big mistake. As you said 2.28 in, the cable mgmt is a bit of mess specially for UK as our plugs are large. It would be nice to be able to detach the power cable from the TV. I also agree that the menu needs a be speed up. It's to slow and sometimes lagging. A slight bigger size 85 inch would be very nice as well
It’s a great TV but to be honest it is too dark with Dolby Vision content without using Vibrate picture mode.
The 20% brightness sounds like it might make the C2 ideal where the C1 is dark.
Definitely going for the 65 inch
I got the C1 couple of months back, I'm sure G1 will be plenty for many in 2022
After getting used to OLED, the image on a movie theater screen looks dim and washed out, not to mention blurry.
I will be interested to see reviews of the new Samsung and Sony QD OLED TV's that have been shown at CES.
They are probably going to be prohibitively expensive for most though.
Do you think still worth to buy it, specially now the price is almost same as c2
I'll be buying the G1 later this year hopefully before they all go out of stock - mostly because I have already channelled out two holes in the wall so looking forward to having a perfectly flush TV with no cables on show (current TV comes out about 6cm).
I do think in terms of picture quality etc. there are diminishing returns with these new TVs and from what I've seen from the 2022 range so far it doesn't seem to be worth the premium.
i plan to buy maybe ..it is a splendid TV ..God bless all
I’d love to buy the g1 and couple it with nakamichi 9.2.4, that would be love in Silicon Valley
Merry Christmas
Doesn't the C1 and G1 have the exact same brightness when in game mode?
8:20 You used it for one month though? It's with an extended period of use, perhaps a year that you would see burn in. Of course there would be no burn in when you haven't used it as a PC monitor for more than a month or two. Also even with all the safety features on, and additional things you can do to help prevent burn in does not stop burn in. E.g Linus and Wendell from Level 1 Techs.
have to say, i wonder if your opinions are your own. you said so many things about the msi z16 creator but left out a key part: doing nothing but run windows it sounds like an old vacuum cleaner. yet you were so cheery and thought the main issue was it's glossy screen.
The c1 sounds like its for me, gonna get it this year somewhere march, april.
The g1 looks beautiful mounted, so thin and classy design. Crazy to think that the g2 is gonna bw even thinner and lighter.
I just bought the C1 bc it was on sale. Fingers crossed 🤞
Hi, what kind of lights system you are using behind the tv ? Great review btw.
Its only competitor is a90j but until it gets the vrr update... g1 is the best
If it ever gets the promised VRR update. My guess is Sony will move on to the next new TV with VRR and not look back.
Just got a c1 65. It had horrible black crush at first, that has diminished now but it was a real panic moment at first.
Where did you get your TV unit from? Cheers 👍🏻
You guys have Malcolm in the middle on the Disney plus in the states……*downloads VPN* lol
I just picked up a C1 cant beat the value for money at the moment
Right now the 48" C1 is $1099 US and the 55" G1 is $1599 and would need to purchase a stand. We currently have a 46" in a corner and the most we can go is the 55" and that might be a bit too wide.
Love the TV Unit - do you recall where you got it from? Cheers!
Got the g1 65 what a picture on my wall great tv end of
G1 the best TV I've ever owned with no burn in my previous oled burnt in every 6ths 🤣
Hey Tom. Should I wait for G2? I'm planning to buy one so would like to hear your opinion.
I bought the 77A80J because it was a fair bit cheaper than the G1 yet providing a similar, if not better, picture quality (both have the EVO-panel and similar brightness). Don’t play games on my 77” (that’s what my 48” CX is for - soon to be replaced by a 42” C2), so VRR isn’t something that’s a big deal for me. G2 would definitely be a better buy due to the addition of a heatsink much like the A90J.
I have the C1 and I love it, one suggestion...switch your gaming hdmi ports to PC and you'll get a sharper picture and richer colors 😃
Yo Joel I checked out this video too.
I made 2022...my year of SAVING & INVESTING more and BUYING LESS !!! There will always be some tv or new tech for you to spend $ on
Which tv is best for senior citizens with limited tech and don't play games just want ease of use and good color and 55 inch for utube and Netflix crave or Disney Amazon and regular tv programs ? Your website is great but hard for our 75+ seniors because very technical. Would like some consideration given on tech programs for seniors since tv is a lifeline and we have the money to spend! Thanks
I'm coming up to 77 in February and bought one of these a couple of months back. You seriously don't need to be a tech wizard to use one although I have to admit its always been a passion with me. Switch it on and follow the instructions and away you go. Make sure the audio output is set to the tv output. Over the next few months you can try things like picture mode and it will while away the winter evenings!
That TV looks amazing, loving the viewing angles and OLED is my favourite screen tech, my only concern was the reflections on the G1, have you been effected by reflections off the window or any lights?
Quid sounds like some video game currency.
After 5 years my E6 has ton of burn-ins. Bright static colors kills screen quick
The G1 is known as God tier. Yes this is an advertisement video which nullifies it's integrity, the TV is great anyway.
Did you place the C1 you purchased next to the G1 to compare PQ and brightness? Thanks for the info and post by others.
Great review! Looking at buying a new TV when my Samsung 50” kicks the bucket (still going strong after 12 years and 1 repair and with an excellent picture).
OLED seems to be the way to go but what seems to be a MAJOR problem, in my opinion after watching a lot of these videos, is the screen dimming with static elements. For instance, in Spain, on all our channels there are bright logos that indicate the channel. These I take it would cause the TV to dim the image to an unwatchable level with no official way to turn it off except by using the service menu and voiding the warranty.
Is QLED the way to go or will this issue be resolved in future versions of OLED, that you’re aware of?
What do the "OLED Care" picture modes do? (Comfort, Theater, and Kids Care) they don't seem significantly different than the regular picture modes. Are they energy saving or something?
48inch Oled C1 here I come!
Tom when will you invest in home theater setup? :)
___g1 vs sony a80j
which one better for movie consume??
please make a comparison between g1 vs a80j