LG C2 - BRIGHT ENTERTAINMENT

The latest series delivers a clear step up in picture quality over the older model, and offers future-proofed connectivity... but not all sizes are created equal

from ₹1,35,700 lg.com

SPECIFICATIONS

Display sizes 42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83-inch Panel 3840x2160px 120Hz OLED HDR Dolby Vision Audio Dolby Atmos Processor Alpha 9 Gen5 Al Processor 4K OS webOS Smart TV Smart features Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple Homekit, Google Home Connectivity HDMI 2.1 x4 (eARC x1), USB x3, ethernet, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 Dimensions 932x540x41.1mm 1851x1062x55.3mm Weight 9kg - 32.3kg

The LG C2 is a mouthwatering update to one of last year’s biggest TV hits, the LG C1. This new version ushers in a new era for the C-series OLED TVs, boosting the brightness with new panel technology and adding the first 42-inch version to the line-up.

Here, we dive into exactly what you can expect from the improved OLED panel with its Brightness Booster technology and LG’s most powerful processor yet.

All that shiny new tech has seen a sobering increase in the price tag, and T the 42-inch and 48-inch versions don’t come with the brightness improvements. It’s only the 55-inch and up models – we tested the 65-inch set – that get the full effect of its image quality improvements.

In total there are six C2 OLED sizes available, covering 42 - 83 inches. But don’t expect to save large amounts of money by downsizing. In the UK, both the 42-inch LG OLED42C2 and 48-inch LG OLED48C2 sell for ₹1,35,700. The remaining sizes will cost you anything from ₹1,84,000 for 55 inches to a pocket-busting ₹5,33,400 for 83 inches.

This is all slightly higher than the cost of the LG C1 at launch, which is a shame. We’re seeing some aggressive prices this year from next-gen mini-LED LCD TVs, and these may be better suited to more people’s budgets.