LG OLED Flex Hands-On: This Screen Bends on Demand (But It's Expensive!)

LG’s OLED Flex 42-inch monitor can curve and light up with bias lighting to create an immersive gaming experience.
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[@TheCommunicationCoach]

Cool! Ever since I was a boy, I dreamed of a room with a screen on one wall and a 35mm projector for full movie viewing, so I'm happy to see this; though I won't be buying one anytime soon. Taking the road of better and better home viewing/movie experiences. Regular theaters can barely compete now, this is just one more nail.

[@short5stick]

What they're failing to tell you when you use it as a monitor. When it goes to sleep it goes to a 10 minute wallpaper mode before it goes to sleep and then the screen returns to flat when the computer goes to sleep. When you move the mouse to wake it up it goes back to the curve and when you turn the TV off every time it goes flat. So it's a no-go for me. I'm sending mine back

[@JohnJDurkin]

Mine’s just arrived - it’s wild! I loved when curved TV’s were all the rage a few years ago - awesome immersion for gaming. This thing feels like the perfect gaming tv for a gameroom right now

[@soyebiadebola8029]

where did you get yours, it's sold out everywhere and I'm in Canada

[@JohnJDurkin]

@@soyebiadebola8029 direct from LG - in the UK

[@AppIeOfficial]

how much did u pay

[@JohnJDurkin]

@@AppIeOfficial around £3k can’t remember exactly. Think I got some discount by signing up

[@davidgiles9751]

38" 21:9 version please. Better yet, why don't manufacturer's produce 2:1 ratio screens? That would be a fantastic middle ground between 16:9 and 21:9 monitors, creating a nice balance between gaming/content watching and productivity.

[@surfing5628]

*You are 2014 Late Bech, My OLED 5K FLEX 77 inch LG FLEX TV 3D here at home still Rocks the World.*

[@Shady350_]

That is awesome! But I just bought a 42 inch C2 for $800. It would be hard to justify that extra cost no matter how cool it is

[@bobabr0]

attaching a C2 to an adjustable mount and sound bar is still cheaper than this new flex monitor 😂

[@michael-4k4000]

Time for new monitor! USE the 42" for email....

[@viktorfeherps5gameplays681]

I bought the c2 48 and q710b samsung soundbar 1500 euro together so half the price from this 👍😁

[@Tychoe1]

How did you get the c2 for 800?

[@Shady350_]

@@Tychoe1 it was on sale at Best Buy when I bought it

[@eamonshields2754]

Okay THIS is the perfect monitor

[@tobydivine8502]

Looks very cool. I’ve been waiting for an OLED computer monitor for a long time, but I will have to wait until the price comes down. I have been using a curved monitor for a long time now and I actually do like it for the Ultra Wide screen monitors. It’s nice when can also be flat.

[@ColossalSquiid]

Yeah agreed, especially combined with whatever anti glare it’s using. I’ve heard that if you’re dealing with a lot of sunlight pouring in and glares hit a curved screen they bend and occupy more screen space than they would on a flat equivalent.

[@dlbsyst]

I have a curved 21:9 monitor from LG and I love it. IMO a curved screen doesn't make sense with a 16:9 screen. Flat is better. This monitor seems excessively expensive, and the motorized bending screen will get old quick after you show it off to your friends.:)

[@tw751]

I second that. With a curve the perceived aspect ratio goes down to something like 15:9 or 14:9.

[@melmagallon6233]

I agree with this being excessively expensive, but I do see the curve being useful for a monitor this size. I have the 42 inch C2 and wouldn't mind it curved in due to the sheer width

[@terrauncebowie6712]

Curved for gaming guys. The immersion.

[@therebelgentleman]

great video ! dreaming tv! link for the wallpaper ?

[@tw751]

The bend is pretty good! Full immersion for FPS and No distortion for RTS like StarCraft. I was able to compare an Odyssey Ark with a flat Oled. But for this much money i'd like 48" 240 Hz. And a 18:9 format would be amazing!

[@michael-4k4000]

I am waiting for a real 4k OLED with 120hz, HDMI 2.1, HDR, Dolby Vision, and VRR....

[@gutar5675]

@@michael-4k4000 As opposed to a fake one?

[@ninitch42]

Might as well build your own monitor.. Lol!

[@lordMaroza]

Make that a 21:9. 😁

[@Uncagedpaul86]

No display port? Also, like the LG TV. does it have local diming when using it as a PC?

[@BryantJoy]

I'm interested to know the white shark display piece at 3:13

[@Faris-1900]

I'm trying to know if LG flex 42LX3Q6LA model would allow multiple HDMI input for multi view? The manual is vague, and this can help me make the purchase decision.

[@ayo9150]

Iv been trying to buy one but they keep saying it sold out? Are they coming back in stock anytime soon?

[@mkryu]

Any issues with burn in? I have an LG Oled TV and it has burn in just as bad as a plasma tv I used to own. I only played games on it for a couple weeks and I still see the games’ HUD burned in at the top and bottom of my Oled TV.

[@R_A_S_]

Esperaré a que la tengan con opción de ponerla en posición vertical, 8K y más fps en 4K : D

[@naomiperreira1809]

LOVE IT. But, I wish that LG would not have stopped making their smartphones because they had the best audio and visual features of all the other brands.

[@suly3243]

impressive tv! I hope samsung comes up with something similar with their own oled (qd oled)

[@drcolwell]

Samsung tv stand nowhere near what lg is doing

[@ap1986]

Maaaaaaan! I was super excited about this until I realized it didn't have a dp port and it is only 120hz... for $2500 It should be 144hz. Guess it's back to the pg42uq

[@emmanuelharbor2350]

Quite innovative!

[@tainle]

apple might steal it though

[@ALMX5DP]

What are the benefits of having a screen transition from flat to curved? Does LG really anticipate this will fill a dual role for being a monitor and regular TV?

[@tuando8033]

for watching tv/movies ect flat is nicer but when its curved it makes a big screen easier to see since sitting up close your eyes can only see so much before your eyes has to move left and right to look around. its a 2 in 1 tv/monitor. nice to have

[@ALMX5DP]

@@tuando8033 yeah I guess I just don’t see too much of a market for an all-in-one product.

[@Targetlockon]

Can't wait til it is more affordable and you had more adjustability and reliability

[@elgracko]

Could the put this on a laptop, even if one needed to fold it yourself!

[@justinlang313]

Incredible

[@joerurigi601]

This is some innovative work LG... Please come back to mobile phones

[@aryana3520]

Do you know the input lag on this TV/monitor ?

[@swinny_]

1ms on the website

[@YouAndImpact]

Great 👍

[@HateTheIRS]

I’d rather buy an LG C2 77” instead lol for that money

[@chillnspace777]

For real

[@michael-4k4000]

this thing is a Gamechanger! and for $2500 is like free!

[@Asuma492]

That base for the TV/monitor is too thick not the best for computer setup purposes.

[@Asuma492]

@CnetHelping100 I will send you my Social Security number as well.

[@smokeldogg]

I don’t get how you can play so close.

[@marshinz5696]

This is a good Console Monitor. As a G9 Neo owner and PC Gamer 120hz is just too low. 🤷🏿‍♂

[@chillnspace777]

How.many.console games gp.over 120hz?

[@marshinz5696]

@@chillnspace777 Dunno. Haven't owned one since the 360.

[@Naho_3609]

Most 4k games can't go over 120. 1080 looks bad on it so don't get it.

[@JavenarchX]

He is intense

[@nyfixed]

It's a TV, how can you call this a monitor when it doesn't have any DisplayPort input?

[@rizaadon]

What's the point of a curved monitor?

[@JavenarchX]

Encapsulation

[@AlfonsoRiveraJr]

It's actually a reasonable price for all it can do. I like the idea of the screen flexing from flat to curved. And the lights are a cherry on top. I'm glad to see this is not some concept that you would normally see at Consumer Electronic Show, instead an actual product you can buy at the stores.

[@rubenortiz6576]

Lg, please make it 8k.

[@Billy_H1231]

I brush my teeth in the reflection of my c1 in the morning

[@jerkychew899]

This must be why Samsung pushed its not-ready-for-prime-time 55" Ark out the door before it was ready. I have an Ark and I hate it.

[@geada7music627]

I love this. New tv oled flex.. I only haite the price.. Ahaha Peace

[@UttRConcrete]

I’d rather get the Samsung Odyssey Ark

[@princexcellent]

How does that work? Will be glad to hear from you.

[@bobbyjunk2433]

Crypto spam has reached KZbin comments now ... Sad !!

[@ducksseason]

this or the Samsung ARK?

[@Niles-Guy]

There are QD Oled monitors out plus 45 Oleds out at cheaper price. Nobody cares about gimmick curve

[@jjmontana9451]

just buy 3 curve monitor, you could get a 180° View.

[@gutar5675]

Cool, but I'm satisfied with my C2 that I got for 899. Not seeing anything here worth an extra 1600 dollars

[@AppIeOfficial]

it bends and unbends automatically . It’s definitely worth it lol

[@tordb]

42" is still too small. We need 4k 55" and 65" monitors.

[@savalan934]

85" 😂

[@alexyoung5798]

What is the practicality of this? OLED already has fantastic viewing angles

[@Top10Tibbz]

Throws money at the screen

[@loganc5456]

For this kind of monitors u need generally 2 desktops. One for the monitor and another one for you. That is how I use my 48 inch ultrawide Samsung.

[@ColossalSquiid]

Why?

[@kenneth8232]

Skyworth introduced the same thing years ago ...stop over hyping

[@AustinPaolillo]

Needs 240hz, USB-C and lower price

[@NextNate03]

For that much money, it needs also a Display Port.

[@uniQeZOR]

Another product for the media, gamers don't care about this

[@alexander2685]

When oled does not have burn in talk to me otherwise nice toy.🙄

[@sokeipirimbarango6901]

Good evening Justin tech..s Happy new year, God bless you, please send me an oled flex monitor... thank you, all the way #40 Elechi beach mile one diobu port Harcourt Nigeria

[@bubbaj5007]

Why TF would anyone care about their tv or monitor bending lol. I’d never spend that much just to watch a monitor bend 🤣

[@radioproph-essor1372]

No USBc!!!! What a disappointment. A monitor of this magnitude should have at least a few. Not worth getting anymore

[@short5stick]

Just give us a 42-in curved OLED one curve 1400 would be perfect. 900 too aggressive

[@Anthony-dj4nd]

Screen flexing is overrated

[@yuriys.6352]

2500 )))

[@dabs0226]

👁👄👁

[@TorontoCondoForSale]

What’s the point of this .. just get a LG UltraGear

[@annanackmichael2094]

🇨🇦📉📝🎁🏘️💰💰💰💰💰💎💎💎💎🎄

[@ohpeep3723]

Unnecessary feature ngl

[@deeharp]

This is great for the 3 people on earth that want to pay more for it. Now LG make a monitor that completely removes ABL. NOw that would be great but only for the 1100. You pretty to be pretty **** to pay 500 more than the price of two 42 inch oleds.

[@suprememarcus]

Tiny for a TV, and not wide enough to go curved really - more of an unnecessary fad.

[@mualan4683]

$2500? No thank you

[@kingthranduil8807]

Another gimmick

[@mn-kjrxii8431]

No USB Type C port?? Lame!!

[@sherrimoquin5553]

That tv does have a usb port did you watch the video 2:45

[@wxman2003]

An over priced gimmick.

[@MikkoPaakkola]

This is in no way unique or new. LG and Samsung showed curved oled tvs at CES ten years ago. They also already made some motorized curving units since then.

[@JBlakeS23]

Tell us about another TV that does the same thing… there isnt one, making this the definition of unique.

[@xotilweoverdose7736]

You‘re such a mron Mikko

[@WargodFilms]

This guy slow we know curved monitors been around but this one right here there is nothing out there period that looks like this. Like I’m really impressed and if there is leave us a link to prove your theory. Take your time

[@JasonB808]

Curved monitors are gimmicks to trick deep pockets PC builders into spending more money. PC monitors are more immersive because it’s so close your face than a TV. This isn’t a review, it’s an Ad. 😅 LGs WebOS isn’t very good. It’s, slow and buggy. I know it’s on my LG TV. Roku or Google TV is far better. LG TVs absolutely needs a streaming device. I have Apple TV hooked up to my LG TV.

[@shizuwolf]

Meh

[@PremsWorld0]

LG just destroyed everyone in Display!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥