LG OLED evo C2 4K Smart TV (65-inch, 2022)

Source

RTINGS.com

Key Takeaways

• Accelerated longevity stress testing reveals measurable red/green subpixel burn-in degradation after continuous news tickers or static gaming HUDs.
• Full-screen sustained luminance is hamstrung by thermal caps; dropping to barely 160 nits on snowy landscape scenes, looking dull and dingy.
• Included composite desktop pedestal features a narrow footprint; the massive 65-inch panel wobbles alarming at the slightest bump, posing seismic hazards.
• Legacy firmware exhibits aggressive 'black crush' in Game Optimizer mode, clipping subtle shadow gradients into impenetrable black ink.

✅ Pros

• evo panel brings cleaner, punchier HDR specular highlight details
• Four full-speed HDMI 2.1 ports packing dual G-Sync and FreeSync validation
• Lightweight composite fiber construction significantly eases unboxing and mounting

❌ Cons

• Lingering static image burn-in vulnerability remains an ongoing concern
• Full-field 100% white brightness plummets down to a dull 160 nits
• Wobbly, narrow table stand feels precarious under a massive 65-inch frame
• Crushed shadow details in low-latency picture presets hide game foes

📝 Verdict

"An iconic milestone showing its age: lingering burn-in fears, dim full-screen white levels, and a terrifyingly wobbly stand."

Source

• Video: LG C2 OLED Review - Still Awesome for PC Gaming?
• Channel: Hardware Unboxed | Type: Professional review | Based on: YouTube transcript

Key points

• They bought the 42-inch version (the smallest size, new this year) themselves to test as a PC gaming monitor; 4K up to 120Hz with VRR and low-latency mode support, priced at US$1,400, and LG often discounts it heavily
• HDMI 2.1 reaches 48Gbps for full 4K 120Hz 10-bit; but there's no DisplayPort, and you need an RTX 30 or RX 6000 or newer graphics card to take full advantage
• Metal and glass body with thin bezels, but the plastic stand feels a bit cheap at this price
• It and the Alienware AW3423DW each suit different users; factors such as the subpixel layout make it an imperfect desktop productivity monitor
• At this price they lean toward OLED over LCD, and are more impressed by the C2 and AW3423DW than by the Samsung Odyssey Neo G7/G8

✅ Pros

• 4K 120Hz, VRR
• OLED picture quality
• Reasonable price with frequent discounts

❌ Cons

• No DisplayPort
• Cheap plastic stand
• Imperfect for desktop use

📝 Verdict

Despite some drawbacks, the LG C2 is still a great choice for many people wanting to use a TV as a PC gaming monitor, and it'll be even better value after year-end discounts.

Source

• Video: LG C2 OLED TV Review - Should you buy it?
• Channel: RTINGS Home Theater | Type: Professional review | Based on: YouTube transcript

Key points

• They bought the 65-inch themselves and tested it with their standardized process; the C2 sits between the G2 and B2, with a redesigned look and narrower bezels; the included stand has a small footprint but wobbles, and the screen sits only about 2 inches above the table
• All four HDMI ports have 2.1 bandwidth, good for console gamers; eARC can pass lossless Dolby Atmos, but DTS/DTS:X isn't supported
• Like all OLEDs it has near-infinite contrast; it's brighter than the C1 with good anti-reflection, so it works fine in bright rooms; viewing angles are very wide
• webOS 22 supports user profiles, but there are ads in the interface; the Magic Remote supports point-and-click control; they suggest a soundbar instead of the built-in speakers
• Input lag at 60Hz is higher than the C1's but still very low overall; there's some banding in gradients, and it's not as good as the Sony A90J for movies

✅ Pros

• Brighter than the C1
• 4 HDMI 2.1 ports
• Extremely low latency, great for gaming
• Wide viewing angles

❌ Cons

• Stand wobbles
• No DTS support
• Banding in gradients
• High price at launch

📝 Verdict

Overall a good upgrade over the C1 and still one of the best TVs to buy in 2022; it's pricier at launch, and those who don't need the extra brightness can buy the cheaper C1.

Source

• Video: LG C2 OLED TV Review: Can LG’s newest TV beat its predecessor?
• Channel: CNET | Type: Professional review | Based on: YouTube transcript

Key points

• This is the new version of his favorite OLED TV of 2021 (the C1), and side by side their picture quality is very close
• The 65-inch weighs just 37 pounds with the stand, versus 72 pounds for the C1; LG says it uses carbon fiber, making installation and wall mounting easier and shipping more energy-efficient
• The bezels are slightly narrower, so it looks like all picture; the stand is narrower, slightly taller and metallic
• OLED is more prone to burn-in, but unless you play a channel with a logo all day, he doesn't think you need to worry, and LG has anti-burn-in features
• A full range of sizes: 42 inches is new, plus 48, 55, 65, 77 and 83 inches; QD-OLED and Sony OLEDs may be slightly better but cost more, and he doesn't think the G2 is worth the extra money

✅ Pros

• Excellent picture quality
• Very light
• Full range of sizes
• Lower price than competitors

❌ Cons

• Back panel feels plasticky
• Very little picture difference from the C1

📝 Verdict

The C2 sits in the middle sweet spot for picture quality, features and size options, with excellent picture quality and a solid long-term reputation—an outstanding high-end TV, just as expected.