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LG C 2

Peak HDR performance is
extremely good. Using the Standard
imagepreset,measured straight out
of the box, the C2 delivers HDR peaks
upwards of 810nits. at’sa notable
jump over the LG C1’s 750 nits –
thoughthe LG G2 is capable of hitting
950 nits. Full field white screens also
look significantlybrighter than those
on its predecessor.
However, as mentioned, not every
size of screen will deliver these
brightness measurements. Sadly,the
42-inch and 48-inch models don’t
include the higher brightness tech,
and you should expect brightnessat
the same level as the LG C1. at’s still
veryrespectable,but there’s no
questionthatthe 55-inch and up LG
C2 modelsdeliver more HDRpunch.

In one ear
e C2 undoubtedly delivers great
picture quality, but how does the
audio compare? e LGC2 lacks the
immersive speaker array you get from
something like the Samsung QN95B,
but it doesa surprisingly decent job
withwhat it has.
Select AISound Pro (during the
initial setup)and the TV adds a level
of sonic brightness to its presentation.
Rather cleverly,audio appears to

project forward from the screen,

rather than directed downfrom the

base ofthe set (which is where the

speakers actuallyare). For most users

this would be the preferred way of

listening,at least when not used with

a decent soundbar.

If you wantto hearaudio without

any surround effects orvoice

enhancement, try the Standardmode

option. To makethe most of Dolby

Atmos content, plan to add a

compatible soundbar orsurround

sound system – you just won’t get

much of a spatial audio effect from the

TV without one.

anks to its brighter panel and

all-new Alpha 9 Gen 5 processor, LG

has managed to deliver a new level of

picture performance from the C2

OLED... at sizesof 55 inches and up.

e 4K images are refined and

smooth, with pronounced dynamic

range, and upscaling has never looked

better. Simply put, this is a gorgeous

telly. Couple this visual prowessto an

enviable feature list, including Game

Optimizer for next-gen gamers, and

you’vea screen withhuge appeal. To

see one isto want one.

It’sgreatthatLG hasintroduced

42-inch OLED for the first time, and

this willobviously be a fantastic

choice for bedroomand offices –

especially for gaming fans, since you

stillget all the HDMI 2.1features. But

do bearin mind that the 42-inch and

48-inch versionsdon’t get the extra

brightness, so don’t getquite as much

praiseheapedupon them by us.

It also means while we canaccept

the raised price of the LG C2 at

launch compared to the C1 for the

models that offer the brighter screen,

it’sharder to stomach for the smaller

models, which don’t offer such an

imagequalityleap.

WE’RE IMPRESSED Fantastic image

processing; high brightness OLED panel.

WE’D IMPROVE On-board audio could be

more immersive; price increase.

THE LAST WORD Overall, it’s an irresistible

high-end TV proposition.

VERDICT

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Big versions of the

set will be fantastic

for bedrooms and

offices

THE SMART SET

Brightness boosting isn’t the

only talent the C2’s Alpha 9

Gen 5 processor is packing.

It also detects the difference

between foreground and

background objects and

offers superb AI upscaling.