LG’s OLED Flex TV Curves On-Demand | Gaming Monitor Replacement for Desktop Entertainment?

[@christianl2363]

Just got mine in and hands down this thing is absolutely phenomenal.

[@wille769]

I've been daily driving the LG LX3 Flex for almost 2 weeks now, and this display replaces multiple displays on my desk- an Alienware AW3423DW for gaming, and a Aorus FV43U for WFH use (as well as a 48" C1 that has been moved to TV use). I wanted to clean up my setup, there's just too much going on for me with all these displays. Driving a gaming pc with 4090 and both a personal and work laptop, using a simple 4 way Cable Matters USB switch (cheap but reliable!) to switch between devices. My observations- This is a halo product, and it's certainly not for everyone. However, as a true "All In One" display (TV, monitor for gaming and general use), I have to say that the LG Flex has so far fulfilled all my expectations, and I'm a very happy camper, although I probably would have preferred a fixed curve and better panel cooling/less ABL like the Asus PG42UQ or Alienware AW3423DW for my money. Comparing them to each display I've tried recently: vs. LG C1 48"- for monitor use, I'm happy to report that the ABL is not nearly as aggressive as my C1, a huge relief for me. The Evo panel is significantly brighter than the C1 in general, and is VERY usable for desktop use, to my delight. That's also at 50% brightness, so by no means do I have to max out the panel, whereas with the C1, I did have to drive the C1 to 80-90% to make it halfway useable for desktop use, in which case the ABL kicked in even harder. Along with the curve and more manageable size than my C1 general computing, I have none of the eyestrain and issues that I had when I tried the C1 as a daily driver, which was the dealbreaker for the C1 for anything but gaming. The Evo panel is also noticeably better in text clarity and better HDR than the C1. vs. Aorus FV43U 42" VA- After my dream of daily driving the C1 died, I went to a Aorus FV43U and have been using it heavily for work and some gaming for the last year. I've found a large 4k display like the FV43U has serious benefits for productivity for me, I really do get good use out of that extra real estate. However, it's a big panel that isn't curved, so the edges of the display do cause some eyestrain, and I have to often reorient myself to look at the corners of the screen. For gaming, the FV43U is a decent display, but simply put, for HDR and general IQ, once you go OLED, it's really hard to go back to a VA panel, especially a non FALD display, and that's exactly what I've found out with the FV43U. The FV43U will not have burn-in concerns, but that is literally the only real advantage it has over the Flex LX3 for my use. Yes, the FV43U gets hella bright, so that means I've run it at 15-25% brightness, while with the Flex, as I mentioned before, I have to run the Flex at 50% panel brightness. The extra brightness of the FV43U does not translate to good HDR because the screen doesn't get dark enough, does not show enough detail in dark scenes, and in general, the color/contrast of VA to OLED is not much of a real comparison at all. Text and general IQ and color accuracy are noticeably better on the Flex as well. vs. Alienware AW3423DW- Now the toughest comparison for me, the Flex LX3 to the Alienware AW3423DW, which has been universally acclaimed as pretty much the gaming monitor for the year, and with good reason. Point blank period- if we're talking about daily driving an OLED for general desktop and gaming alike (and particularly for gaming), I think the Alienware is the best choice for most people. I also think that QD-OLED is better technology than LG's older OLED Technology. I could set the AW3423DW to HDR 400 and be fully happy with no noticeable ABL, fantastic HDR (better than the Flex, imo), and really good brightness levels for an OLED, very usable and I could run the panel around 50% brightness, which gives me a lot of confidence in the longevity of the display. If I had to sum up the QD-OLED Alienware against bigger rivals, including the Flex, I would say- "quality over quantity." However, for both desktop use and gaming, like I said, 42" 4K OLED, especially when you get a curve, is pretty compelling. So, why am I keeping the Flex and selling the vaunted AW3423DW? A number of reasons, some small and trivial, most are mainly important to my particular use case, so take some of this with a grain of salt. Although the pixel density of 21:9/1440 widescreen is just fine for the AW3423DW, 4K is simply more versatile- both for older games like Fallout 4, which tend to like 16:9 better (particularly with mods changing the HUD), and a lot of the other content. For productivity, 21:9 is not as good as 4k on a 40 plus inch display for me- it's much easier to 4 corner a 4k display than 21:9. Your results may vary- maybe you don't have my needs/wants with a productivity display, and maybe you don't care about old games. Also, not everyone has a 4090, and 1440 widescreen is easier to drive (although Cyberpunk 2077 on the 4K Flex LX3 is pretty fast and simply glorious to look at with a 4090, well worth a few less frames). Now, if it were between the AW3423DW and the new 45" 1440 widescreens from LG and Corsair, without first trying them out, my first instinct is to get a monitor arm for the AW3423DW and bring it closer if you want- I'm very confident that the QD-OLED panel will be better IQ and give better HDR performance than those panels, and I have questions about pixel density of a 45" 1440 widescreen. All in all though, currently there is only one 4K, 42" curved OLED display on the market, and that's the Flex, for PC gaming, I really think that it's hard to imagine something more immersive. Also, the Alienware's coating is goofy and really hard to keep clean, although it's not much of an issue once the display is turned on. But it's still something to keep in mind with that display for those who haven't been around it. The Flex LX3 coating, I find, is really a great compromise. It's not matte like a normal monitor, it's more semi-glossy, not quite like the C1, but colors do have that "pop" that you want on an OLED display. That's more of an observation than a true objection for the AW3423DW, just keep that in mind. Speaking of questionable objections- I would have liked to have a DP 1.4 port on the Flex, but considering that HDMI 2.1 has better bandwidth than DP 1.4, it's not really a dealbreaker for me, and honestly, looking at some of the comments around here- I DON'T GET IT. Really, you're not going to buy a display because it doesn't have DP 1.4 (32 GPS), but it includes full 48 GPS HDMI 2.1, which your GPU probably has (especially if you're looking at a pricy product like the Flex)? Just wondering what I'm missing here, as my Nvidia drivers detects the Flex at 4k/120 and runs it just fine- but to each their own. Honestly, I think the connectivity is better than the AW3423DW, which CAN'T run 175 hz, 10 bit color on DP 1.4, and has older HDMI 2.0 ports that are pretty useless in comparison. I'd rather have 4 full bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports, and I've never had an issue with HDMI 2.1. Again, I DON'T GET IT. What's next, it can't be a real PC monitor if it doesn't have DVI or VGA?! Other observations- LG touts the ability for the Flex to have mouse and keyboard plugged in in use for PC or TV, but this display does not serve as a true KVM like say, the Aorus FV43U. AFAIK you have to hook up USB to only one device, and you might as well use a USB Switch (like I said earlier, the Cable Matters 4 device USB switch works very well, and I've tried a few that didn't). There are 2 other key features that make this better than your average TV for PC Monitor use- the display CAN be set to go to sleep when your PC goes to sleep and will properly wake or offer to switch to the active port when a computer boots. I've tried it with all 3 of my computers, and it works. So there's that. Also, unlike the C1, the Flex will save the settings for each of the PC's connected, which is also pretty sweet. I love the Flex and am really glad I stumbled upon this product, but would not have bought it for 3k. Feeling Caleb on that one, but I'm a PC Gamer first and only, and my display gets a lot of use in general, so I didn't mind stepping up a bit. $2500 is more like it, but even at that, as Caleb and many have said, most folks looking for a PC monitor would be better served with a 42"C2, Asus PG42UQ, or the AW3423DW. However, the curve does have it's benefits, and this display is very, very versatile, so if you're willing to step up, I don't think you'll be disappointed!

[@8hundred790]

Best comment. I'm getting the flex. It is the most immersive monitor that has over 100ppi. Every other monitor with over 100ppi simply just isnt this curved. Sharp, Large, Curved, Oled, 120hz, Glossy Yeah. Dream display for me. Thanks I'm sold

[@wille769]

@@8hundred790 I don't think you'll be disappointed, for me, it's been well worth it- no complaints whatsoever. The Flex is plenty bright, I haven't had to play around with the settings much at all. No eye fatigue, and even working 50 plus hours a week on this panel and general use (1853 hours in 5 months), I have no burn in or any other issues to report. Fixed curve, 42", and a MLA/G3 panel OLED is the only thing I would want on my wish list for next time. 42" 4k curved is amazing, I'll definitely say that.

[@Mariscos420]

Wow such a great post thanks for taking the time to write it. Special thanks for pointing out the PC sleep function and input switching. It's on sale for $1500 🥵

[@kevinvines6636]

I bought a 65” LG CX a couple years back after one of your reviews, and I’ve never been sorry! Thanks so much for your honest, informed, straight forward review style!

[@MaZEEZaM]

I did the same but with the LG G1 tv, its fantastic for FPS on my pc.

[@TheAssassinPanda]

Found this at $999.99 during prime day, hopping the motor and bending in general lasts for a long time

[@carlospacheco6225]

I bought mine yesterday for $1500 at best buy!

[@luisgranados2545]

$999 yesterday on bestbuy had 2 buy one lol I love my dell oled 34 monitor but it sucks for console @ 1440p so this will go well with my ps5 and Xbox X my 65 LG OLED B2 is 7 years old and still going strong that’s why I went with a small 42 for my gaming desk over a 77 OLED since my 65 won’t quit

[@stuartcarson9378]

Bought one today. Was listed at €2999 but they had it priced wrong at €1299. Happy days.

[@migo040]

It's amazing how much you can talk without a good or bad

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

Any time we are talking about using a TV as a computer monitor we absolutely have to talk about the single most important factor that determines if that is going to be doable at all: the sub-pixel layout. Some TV's use a BGR sub-pixel layout. Those that do will prevent fine lines like those that commonly appear in spreadsheets or DTP designs from looking crisp and clear to the user. Others use a RGB sub-pixel layout that exactly matches the sub-pixel layout on a traditional computer monitor which results in perfectly crisp and non-blurred fine lines. For anyone that is considering using a TV of any type or size as a computer monitor (especially if they plan on doing any type of actual work or using any productivity applications on it) the very first thing that needs to be looked at, investigated and conclusively determined is whether the sub-pixel layout is BGR or RGB. That point needs to be part of any discussion where a TV is going to be used part of the time as a computer monitor - and it should probably be the very first point that is addressed.

[@Ashleigh_456]

Those lines are blurring more and more the faster and better these AI processing chips get, I am using this LG OLED flex as my only display replacing a MSI prestige ultra wide which was an IPS 5k2k res screen. The quality of the text on the MSI should be blowing this flex TV out of the water, it isn't, for context I am programming with these screens, I see text with all sorts of different colours all day long, sit at a 60cm (24inch) deep desk and the text on this it fine, only noticeable if I get right into the screen like under 10cm, which no person should be doing

[@RenzoinBenzo549]

Congrats on the million right before the end of the year!

[@rgstroud]

That's what I did. I kept my 32" 4k 60hz samsung as a second productivity/ desktop monitor at 90° to the c2 oled I got for $900 that fits in my PC cabinet desk with a 90° foldout and I have the best of both. Great stuff!

[@MyMason911]

I wish lg releases something like this in the 55 inch size as a bedroom tv for console gamers with flex and lights speakers built in. That would be a buy for sure.

[@ErrorInvalidName]

Mindnumbing they didn't put a DP on this to attract even more towards buying it as a monitor..........Kinda stupid on their part also they need to include that on any TV from here on out that is a potential monitor size or all of them lol. Honestly Id like to see a larger USB C type cable replace everything connection wise including power for a nice all in one.

[@volcalstone]

It would've been nice to get a DP but HDMI 2.1 is more superior then DP 1.4 that's why. I do agree that everything should be USB-C now as well. I wish more graphics cards had this.

[@daneg]

agreed. as Caleb said, this is a TV. its competition is the C2 and similar OLEDs with HDMI 2.1 and freesync/g-sync compatibility. but yeah. totally a TV not a monitor.

[@aflury]

Which also means you're stuck at 4k60hz on Macs.

[@Anony.Mousse]

What’s DP?

[@chocobomoshpit]

@@Anony.Mousse displayport

[@DJaquithFL]

I ordered the Corsair Flex for most of the same reasons but specifically for a high-end PC. However for $2,000 I feel it's a better value.

[@onlineservices2050]

Fantastic video and review. Surprised that a 42 screen like this can have such an immersive impact, wasn’t expecting that at all.

[@theunkownmr.562]

I love my LG C2 42" as my PC monitor. I also have a Sonos Beam Gen 2 and Sub Gen 3. Theyre greag for listening to music while i work and for the occasional show i watch on the TV. The TV pretty much pulls double duty as a montior and TV just beautifully. I dont see myself upgrading from that until there are significant improvements in brightness.

[@brandonponi]

Caleb gets fitter and fitter every video! 💪🏼

[@SeanFranchise]

Love this presentation style! Also this display...

[@danielzb]

I’m an accountant working from home and I also do video work on the side and game. I’ll see if my 42 inch oled stands the 30 day test or if it’ll get returned. So far for gaming and Lightroom, it’s been awesome so far

[@Hundredthldiot]

11 months later, how did it work out?

[@danielzb]

@@Hundredthldiot not bad. I kept it for a while. But eventually settled for an ultra wide.

[@Hicks-g1m]

That TV looks amazing and you can fit it on a desk nice 👍

[@tordb]

I fit a refurb 55" LG C1 OLED on my desk too for $799 from Microcenter. 🤷‍♀

[@nickkerr6068]

@@tordb 55 inch screen is too big for a desk setup though

[@tordb]

@@nickkerr6068 No it isn't. Not at all running a 4090. It looks insane.

[@Tirth-Patel]

LG released 27" 240hz 1440p OLED panels 😲😲 look forward to lot of models for different brands in coming months

[@nickkerr6068]

@@tordb it's a bit strange to use a 4090 on a low refresh rate screen, but you do you I guess 🤷

[@Paulie8K]

Nice review and interesting concept but that price is way out of most people's league. I just got a 55" LG B2 for $999 druing Black Friday and it's my first OLED TV. The colors hit different from my old tv. I wish my gaming monitors were oled right now. Currently rocking triple 1440P gaming monitor setup but the OLED is a joy to watch.

[@Sideways_Singh]

If only the edges curved in and they curved in slightly more and it was a 65 inch 16:9 this would be epic, it would be perfect for sim racing, and a perfect replacement for a triple monitor setup for gaming, plus a much lower price.

[@Great_America]

If you really had this TV, then you would know it’s $2500. And most everything negative stated in this review were either partially wrong or altogether Incorrect. I’ve owned this TV since early December. It is the perfect TV and monitor for what I need. Far brighter than any IPS monitor or TV I’ve owned before. The display gaming response times are second to none. 10-bit color and HDR brightness hits around 800 nits at 10% thanks to the “secret” G2 series panel that LG won’t tell you much about. And this TV has a built-in KVM that is also not mentioned whatsoever. And no mention of the amazing Gaming Optimizer that allows for changing aspect ratios when gaming? 16:9, 21:9, and 32:9 are available options in the menu. And the adjustable curve is nothing short of stunning. The capability to change the curve using the remote it truly incredible. Tons of other settings as well. Again, I don’t think you actually reviewed this panel for more than a day and your horrible review shows this clearly. I own this TV, so I know a bad review when I see one. Is this TV made for productivity? No and so is no other OLED TV. It’s not the Windows scaling issue, because I have Windows 11 and it scales everything with no issues using the FLEX. The issue has to do with pixel dithering because OLEDs have white pixels that can cause text to be fuzzy. The only thing you argue here is the price as the sole determinant for not buying this TV and you got that wrong by quoting the wrong price 🙄

[@scottk52]

Love all your videos - thank you!😀

[@Humstuck]

I replaced my main monitor (24 inches) by a LG 48CX oled about a year and a half ago and I love it. There is some finicky stuff with Windows and scaling and with the TV itself but I would never go back. Also, DP missing seems strange but I don't understand the tech enough to know if it was a justified reason to not include it.

[@JRBowling1997]

Do you ever use your CX with movies?

[@CasepbX]

I still have the LG CX as well for my monitor. I admit I miss real monitors though. I will probably get one of the many OLED monitors coming out in 2023. I for sure can never go back to an IPS panel now.

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

@@CasepbX IPS is garbage. 🤮🤮🤮 LG NanoCell TV's 🤮🤮🤮

[@RobertK1993]

@@PSYCHOV3N0M IPS TVs are good for budget VA LCD can beat OLED in brightness close enough in contrast

[@mercedp6890]

Great reviews as always bro. 👍🏾

[@9latinumStudioz]

Your editor is f l e x ing ✨😎✨ He luvs it but not that much 🤣

[@jamesloera340]

Just bought a LG c2 65 inch. Dang I want this now 😩

[@dylan-nguyen]

I think for productivity you would need to run it in 21:9 mode and use a window snapping tool That way you don’t get windows in the far corners

[@SubzeroBlack68]

Yeah, that sounds the most optimal. It would be like having a multimonitor setup without the bezel. I think I would probably game in 21:9 with the extra space as Discord window and extra windows running simultaneously.

[@andrewopinko3887]

Would love a Frontier. Great mid size truck, capable and much better than a ram 1500 v6 for maneuverability with better re sale value

[@richroj]

that was a great review Caleb, you explained the differences between this and a computer monitor perfectly.

[@SZ1MUSIC]

I wish you've mentioned the CORSAIR FLEX and How's does that Stacks up with as well

[@danielzb]

I just bought the 42 inch oled recently for $799 to use as a monitor and I wish it was curved since I sit so close to it. The sides almost look warped when looking at it from a foot away. I would buy this for sure but not for that price

[@ALT-HEX]

Paying 2k for a monitor with moving parts gives me as much anxiety as a TV/VCR combo. I just picked up the LG 42C2. I think I'm good for a while.

[@TaylorMadeTheater]

The Lg is the ultimate for work and gaming due to technical reasons like pixle structure and color acurracy, also it's a tv. The Alienware is gaming only and is best at it.

[@xcom9648]

Just returned my lg c2 for having vertical black lines after 5 days, would not want to be flexing my pannel when i do finally get a good one.

[@vishaldeep_singh]

Sir make a comparison video of LG G1 vs LG C2

[@joeschmoe5009]

The alienware is better than the corsair xenon flex?

[@clevedraft]

We’re can I find one at ???

[@short5stick]

I called BestBuy and they said Lg is not suppling BestBuy. Do to not able to get parts to build them. I want one.

[@hatersbhating]

When you spending that much money(car down payment money in this case) of course it has all these features, but it better be reliable as in 5+ yrs of use cuz most of us dont buy a car to use for 1 year just to have mechanical issues(burn in and flex reliability in thus case).

[@donjaun540]

You need to get a check up. There is no way I would choose that set up vs your oled klisphe set up. No way. 😁😜

[@MaZEEZaM]

Really great monitor but its simply too big for my situation, I would buy it if it was 31.5 or 32 inch display.

[@lonniefarmer7067]

Thanks!

[@ashoniq]

How do I enable wireless display on my jsw 32 inch tv?

[@SPG8989]

I got the samsung Neo g7 (pc setup 4090) and s95b (ps5, switch) over this. 1200 for the snb and 750 for the neog7. I use multiple monitors on my pc setup and have monitor arms so this would do me no good plus it is way too big for a pc setup imo. The s95b is my first oled and I get the oled hype now.....that being said the hdr and black levels of the neo g7 are very strong too for not being an oled. I just know that I switched to 2 monitors 2 years ago and will never go back to just one screen...idc if that 1 screen is the same space as my 2 as I like having something else going on on my 2nd monitor if I am just playing a chill game. Also, I wil NEVER EVER go back to using monitor desk stands. The room you gain using monitor arms and the range of motion are just unbeatable.

[@alejandrof0594]

I got this awesome TV about 2 weeks ago and it's amazing so far no issues and I love LG thinking outside the box !!!

[@ziyuguo7697]

motor is great when it works

[@RajSachdeva]

I had started to like the LG brand after I bought my first oled tv then l I bought the LG sp95qr sound bar. I was hoping they both will work seamlessly but no. SMH

[@I_duo]

Hello.I think all tv should have rgb lights as a standard.Think of all the possibilities if it was! 😁🤪

[@cp070476]

Heard Samsung's S95B is a curved oled? Not intentionally but curved all the same.

[@JoeDunnit]

I'm assuming it's also limited to 120 fps as well

[@InHazardouz]

Yeah it is, I feel like LG capped it at 120 since they dropped 2 OLED monitors with 240 fps. Maybe by September of this year they’ll drop a second version of the flex with 240fps

[@Uncaged_Rage]

I have an LG GQ900-B. Is it worth swapping for this?

[@marcusturner5291]

Nice review keep up the good work

[@Trojan0304]

For KZbin & XboxX use LG 55 C1 , doesn’t flex but bought last summer on sale. Watch movies on 120” screen with JVC 2000 4 K projector in bat cave. Got myJVC in 2019 on sale . Flex is a over priced gimmick. Like KZbin & thanks to this channel got C1 .

[@Emptrix]

IMHO LG can flex all they want with this new TV/Monitor, but if they do not include burn in coverage in their warranty, it's a risky investment if it's for PC usage. Best Buy does not exist where I live, and the electronics store here do not have a similar burn-in warranty as Best Buy.

[@daneg]

LG uses a dimming tech. I'm using it on the UltraGear OLED monitor right now. It works well (much better than similar tech from Asus and Gigabyte). honestly, the only issue is you might get annoyed if you're working in office and the screen dims because you're not mousing around. they're definitely gaming monitors.

[@short5stick]

Please tell me when it is hooked to a PC that the it will go to sleep and wake up with mouse. Not just go into screensaver but turn off and wake up like a normal monitor. If it goes to screen savor will it go back to computer not home page like the C2

[@predpalina]

Hi Caleb! Do you have a review on Samsung M8 smart monitor?

[@donernesto1756]

How does the Samsung Odyssey Ark compare to this LG monitor Caleb?

[@mikeoleksa]

A quick question, off of the subject of this LG television. What do you think of the Hissense 58U6GF, the 58 inch Fire TV version of the U6G series, at the price of only $350 USD on Amazon?

[@thomasdimon]

How to buy? Out of stock everywhere.

[@surfing5628]

*You are 2014 Late Bech, My OLED 5K FLEX 77 inch LG FLEX TV 3D here at home still Rocks the World and it’s 10 times lighter than this new one Wtf*

[@Ashleigh_456]

I picked this up a few weeks ago when Costco had an insane deal on it for 1400 euros. A lot of money for something that is sat on my desk but honestly other than the DP port missing and very very minor lag in the image processing taking place for high speed games like your CODs, Valorants, Fortnites of the world, that doesn't upset me enough to not love this thing. The simple facts are, I can take my PS5 or my PC from my 55inch C1 OLED in my living room and reproduce the same image quality at 4k with the same 120 hertz smoothness from a Display on my Desk - it's utterly ridiculous. Those simple facts alone make it enough to warrant the price, I wouldn't have touched this thing for 1800 euro or more and even after some time with it, I still wouldn't but for 1400 there is enough features and enough of a day to day experience for the price for it to be reasonable. and I don't mid if for my productivity taks. A bit like my Steam deck, its getting me back into some games that I have played for a long time, sim racers, story games etc.

[@illegalalien6542]

Nah bruh, Ill stick with my Asus monitor. 4K, built in speakers, 144hz refresh, 4 HDMIs (2 being HDMI 2.1) and the list goes on.

[@WheeledHamster]

They made it curve to catered to monitor user but didn't include DP port, they were smoking some fine shit when they came up with this.

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

Curved screens are a mistake and will likely be gone from the market entirely by next year. Having a screen that can "flex" to a curved position is nothing more than a cheap gimmick that only adds unnecessarily to the cost while reducing the long-term reliability of the device. As mentioned in the video, it's not a question of IF that flex motor is going to break...it's only a question of when. LG would have been wise to leave that feature off and leave ALL curved screens on the scrap heap of historically bad ideas - where they belong.

[@macmanmpls]

Caleb, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take me to CES with you....

[@bad65dad]

It's nice monitor it's the best of both worlds.

[@bryanrodriguez5355]

Dont be foolish the LG OLED C2 42 is a better buy i bought it for $800 and was worth every penny. I did have to upgrade to a bigger desk i would recommend to 55 wide desk.

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

Someone should release a 4K Ultrawide (5120 x 2160) gaming monitor already to see what the 4090 can really do.

[@wraith8988]

That's 5k

[@short5stick]

What SVS model is the speaker and sub

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

I'd rather put the $3,000 towards the Sony A95K QD-OLED TV instead which wipes the floor with this TV's WOLED panel. 😂😂😂

[@MSDOGS1976]

Can’t see it being a big seller. But LG may not care….just serving a niche market.

[@itsneight1260]

Thanks for the video on this awesome product Caleb @Digital Trends ! :) Dont know if you will see this comment but I'm trying to figure out this exact scenario right now on a $500 budget... (4k, youtube and movie watching, light productivity, some light gaming but doesn't have to be a gaming monitorn as I still have a 27" 1440p 165hz for that). Would LOVE a full video on the $500 monitor/tv subject but I would definitely settle for just a referral or two for which monitors to look at :). I want the 42" C2 but its just a bit out of my budget. What should I get?

[@marksalamon619]

Hmm... Current price of the 42" LG OLED 'Flex" that curves on demand: $2500. Current price of the 42" LG OLED C2 TV that doesn't curve on demand: $900. I believe I'll save myself $1600 and somehow manage to summon the fortitude to live without a self-curving OLED monitor. (By the way, at current prices you could buy TWO 55" LG C2 OLED TVs for $2500. Or, you could choose to buy a 42" LG C2 OLED TV plus a 55" LG G3 OLED TV for $2500...) I guess I'm old-fashioned: I've always been perfectly contented with screens that are flat.

[@stanmarin2620]

I rather to pay 1000 and get Laser Nebula 120° and just enjoying anywhere 3000$ for that piece of item definitely in the world that we are , it's just sick decision to get it. Just my opinion 😀

[@danieldougan269]

I want the 48" version, but in 8K for 16 1080p windows. I am currently using a 24" 4K monitor divided into four 1080p quadrants with text scaling at 100%. It's A LITTLE small but still quite usable.

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

Day trader???

[@asan1050]

Thanks Much !

[@polarvortex6601]

i have my pc hooked to my 49 inch nanocell lg tv and i have no complains.

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

You would have complaints if you actually noticed how garbage LG NanoCell looks with its IPS display. 🤮🤮🤮

[@polarvortex6601]

@@PSYCHOV3N0M NAH its fine by me

[@jondoe3401]

When it's like 1500 I'll get one

[@aab-aab]

This monitor in discount is at the same price today as the LG C3 here in Sweden. I'm not a game but I work entirely with graphics for games, coding and video/photo editing. I'm super tempted. Anyone here that has used it for the same purposes can comment about it?

[@ITWINGMAN]

Why buying a TV may be better than buying a Monitor: Is because you can't watch 4K Movies unless you have the embedded App, I know VUDU will not let you watch 4K Movies unless you have the embedded App, the website will not let you watch 4K Movies and that hurts Monitor sales I believe.

[@daneg]

you don't get 4k on a Chromecast? that's odd. I don't use VUDU, but there's no such issue with Disney+, Netflix, HBOmax, Apple TV+, Discovery+, Prime Video, Hulu, or any other service I've used.

[@ITWINGMAN]

@@daneg Can you watch 4K content from a PC on 4K Monitor or even 4K content on a 4K TV using a PC, I like VUDU because 99.9 of the Movies are in Dolby Vision now.

[@ITWINGMAN]

I never tried any of those apps on a PC just VUDU and Moviesamywhere neither will do 4K without the embedded app.

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

@@ITWINGMAN PC gets the lowest video quality from streaming services just like smartphones. If you using the Netflix website on PC, you're doing it wrong. The highest streaming quality is on the built-in apps from TV's and dedicated devices like Nvidia Shield, Apple TV, Chromecast with Google TV, Roku, Fire Stick. Even PS5 and Xbox series has lower quality AND less features like no Dolby Vision.

[@ITWINGMAN]

@@PSYCHOV3N0M That is why buying a TV like this LG is better than buying a monitor just for that reason alone.

[@YTuberosity]

The Samsung S95B beat this one to the flex.....

[@jamestaylor954]

Damn wish they had 48 inch

[@Captain-Chats]

Very cool but 42 inches is way too big for a desk set up. Where’s the dam 32 inch oled monitors or 32 inch oled TVs

[@daneg]

I'm writing this comment on an LG UltraGear 48GQ900-B (OLED with DP but without smart TV software). I use it on a desktop from 20"-24" away. I love the monitor, but I deeply desire a *curve* Unfortunately, the Flex is a no go for me. I'm bummed that the 48GQ900-B only has one DP. The Flex doesn't even have...one!?! From my point of view, this display is absurd. I game on my PC. That's the most important reason for a high quality monitor. So right away, the Flex is not for me. It doesn't even have a single DP. I'm not sure what the market for this display actually is. The C2 has all of the bells and whistles for the new gen gaming, and the g-sync/freesync suport for HDMI 2.1 connection. You're paying to be a guinea pig for the "flex" screen tech that will (hopefully) be implemented in a more useful way a generation or two down the road. That said, I really want the curvature. I don't need a desktop display to "flex." I just want a giant 48" desktop display to have a curve because it's a giant screen on a desktop. The curve is kinda important if you're going to actually use all of the screen for such a short distance. So yeah. Cool tech. I'm not sure about how I could ever implement it, and at this size (large format desktop), having the screen "flex" is just paying for a feature I'd never use because whether PC/console gaming or working in an Office app, the fundamental physics haven't changed. I'm still 20"-24" away from the monitor. I still want the monitor curved in order to take advantage of the screen size with such narrow(?) viewing angles. I don't know. Maybe the Flex is designed specifically for people who live in a box and somehow have their desktop setup as their theater room? I have a 77" C2 with 7.2 surround setup and a couch to sit on. I'm not too concerned about "flexing" the desktop monitor to watch movies at my desk. iunno. still just a gimmick to me. edit: 4k is important to me. hence not interested in wide format (stretched 2k), which are the cream of the crop for straight gaming atm. (like that QD-OLED from Dellienware).

[@wille769]

In my use case, I'm a PC Gamer running a 4090, and have been pc gaming for a quarter of a century. VGA had it's time, DVI had it's time, DP 1.4 had it's time. Until DP 2.1 becomes a reality, HDMI 2.1 simply has better bandwidth for pure PC use, and it will work great for console users too. You can't run the AW3423DW at 1440 Widescreen at full 175hz 10bit capabilities because of the limitations of DP 1.4. For Mac users, yes, HDMI 2.1 may make the Flex a no-go, but otherwise, like I said in my review, for PC Gamers, I don't get the objection. Hook up the Flex to a newer Nvidia or AMD GPU through HDMI and the display will be available at 10 bit, 4k, 120 hz.

[@daneg]

@@wille769 for every monitor I've looked at, HDMI is capped at 120hz refresh rate. the DP is higher across the board on the same units (using 144hz standard in computing). I don't pretend to know what the actual limitations are on the two specs, but clearly the current gen monitor refresh rates on HDMI are capped below DP. /shrug

[@wille769]

@@daneg Not true, the Asus PG42UQ, for example, is 138 hz for both HDMI and DP. Bandwidth for HDMI 2.1 is just higher than DP 1.4. On monitors like the AW3423DW, DP performance is higher because that display has a Gsync ultimate hardware module, which is geared towards DP 1.4 for optimum performance and uses HDMI 2.0, not ideal. That makes the AW3423DW not great for consoles or multiple system setup, but great for PC only. Again, I repeat, there is nothing...nothing faster or better about DP 1.4 versus HDMI 2.1 in my experience, although you will certainly see more monitors doing over 120hz than TV's, and monitors favor DP. If the Flex had a DP output, do you know what it would run at? 120hz unless overclocked. It's a panel limitation, not a HDMI limitation.

[@randomshorts739]

for 3k I could get a oled tv and a curved monitor and a pc

[@lil----lil]

The *WHOLE* idea, and I do mean the *ONLY* reason why you want a curved monitor is for GAMING. PERIOD. For that immersion experience which begs the question....why even bother with this?!

[@mrpopsjonpopescu7424]

Great tv

[@edgarperez8411]

LG we gamers want 27 inch or 42 inch QD-OLED with 120 hertz or better, heat sink for the oled screen.

[@Barbarapape]

Seems a great idea, until it develops dead pixels or just fails to work. Why do they continue to make TV's when all we need are excellent monitors that don't have any unused tuners or messed with operating systems. Most of us have external box's that are far better than the poor ones that come with TV's I never use the infuriating one that cripples the TV i have, all my adjustments are done via an external 4K video upscaler, that allows to me make adjustments left out of the TV's options. Having worked in consumer electronics all my life, it's history is litterted with products that are either not fit for purpose, or they fail to fully develop them before going onto the next half baked new must have gear. Perhaps i am expecting too much?

[@nSquared75]

Just disconnected. Until the the uses and source standards change, this will not happen. Nobody is going to alienate the bulk of their consumer base. Hard to sell a 4K TV to Joe Shmo, who can barely get a 1080p source in his house; with telling him he will have to learn, understand and, purchase an entirely separate device for it to look presentable. Most just want things to be plug n play. There’s a reason why image processing is so highly marketed these days. I remember when 720p and 1080p lcd’s began to become affordable. You had so many drooling at Circuit City and Best Buy, only to be highly disappointed when they plugged up to their 480i source. I see where you’re coming from. However, when it comes to the TV consumer, you’re a 1 percenter. Most will never experience the view that you most likely do on a daily basis.

[@Barbarapape]

@@nSquared75 As i work in the service dept of a local store, i see a wide range of sets everyday. Having over 30 years of experience, i just find it frustrating that no matter what grade of TV you can afford with a bit of thought, the makers could make them so much better. Most of my gear is ex-repair where the customer refused to pay our quote and left us stuck with their set, after 6 months we try contacting the customer, but very few collect their broken sets. Hence for the price of the parts, we have the option of paying for the parts and taking the set home. Somtimes we have a bargain corner where customers can buy the sets at low prices. As for the quality of the image with low resolution sources, this is one of my gripes and dislike of 4K panels. Yes they look good at 4K, but a 480 source is unwatchable on most, hence i can understand why people on low incomes prefer the older sets, they are affordable and outperform the latest models at low resolutions. It is not a perfect world and sadly never will be.

[@TR47]

This item has an appropriate name, as in anyone who buys it is just flexing.

[@sp1863]

where was the review ? this was an oped …

[@FantaSaus]

750-800 Nits ?! No thx, QDOLED is the future

[@volcalstone]

Yep once you go QD-OLED you can't go back. My 55" S95B is the best console/PC monitor if you ask me. 21:9 and 32:9 at 144Hz 😍.

[@nemesis7884]

way too heavy for a desktop - its 50 pounds (42 inch c2 from lg is 1/3 the weight and the price)....and if you want a large gaming monitor, why not simply buy a 77 inch oled gaming tv from lg like a c2 which is nearly the same price and connect your gaming pc too it and play from the couch, thats what i do with an lg g2 on the wall... also the flex back looks really cheap and ugly

[@AlanMane]

oh

[@MrDragonorp]

I prefer the c2, this is just too thick, tech will be good 5 years in the future maybe.

[@Barbarapape]

Better still by a projector if you want a large image at it's best. TV's are full of compromises.

[@daneg]

@@Barbarapape projectors aren't?

[@wille769]

you clearly haven't been around the product. The Flex is built very, very well, and the stand is completely the opposite of your impressions- it's heavy because it's built like a tank, and is also more adjustable than any large format monitor on the market, and certainly a big step up in adjustment over the 42" C2. Also, it's size-efficient, on my 30" deep desk, I have more than enough distance from the display, it's a very comfortable setup. Of course, you can simply get a C2 and get an Ergotron HX to go with it, and save a crapload of money along the way (I like the curve, so I went for the Flex). But to look at those cheap 42" C2 legs and then say the Flex's stand is cheap-looking? Literally, WOT?

[@Cloysterpete]

I wish monitors had the stuff tv's have as standard, built in speakers, all the smart features and streaming apps, hdmi ports and for the love of Christ give me a small remote not a damn stupid joystick on the back please. But then tv's also need to have DP and stop with the auto dimming stuff when used a monitors. Major downside for monitors in my region is the crazy expense, you can buy the latest OLED screens at huge discounts here, the high end monitors are just daft price.

[@montemacon3020]

Samsug G9 Oled Is a better comparison.

[@adamjahani4494]

Yeah 3k a no go….

[@craigosterberg5045]

Nice tv to expensive for size

[@keijijohnson9754]

Why the heck couldn’t you give the Vizio M Series Quantum X TV this much of a through review?! Especially with how much of a gaming focus that TV has been touting?! Seems to me y’all have been playing favorites here this time around.

[@nabiljemel2838]

9:55 you made me laugh as I am actually a big fun of excel. You can be very createive withe excel.

[@samjeon3503]

I wish I could buy this. Too expensive to splurge