OLED TV as a Monitor?

[@ArthropodSpidey]

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[@DNKI]

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[@jonnycompton2360]

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[@Robert-sj8ld]

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[@ramanandh1261]

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[@VarunVsWorld]

Thats what I was wondering, "I've seen this guy somewhere before 🤔" Then I remembered spiderman 😆

[@_Don_P]

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[@sergioramirez1693]

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[@christiangrigg2316]

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[@DiegoJudgment]

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[@Shaka215x]

I have been using the LG C2 55" television for several months now, and overall, I have been quite satisfied with its performance. The only minor issue I have encountered is the auto-dimming feature, which can be a bit bothersome. However, when paired with the powerful RTX-4090 graphics card, the screen truly comes to life, delivering an awesome visual experience in 4K resolution at 120Hz, especially when indulging in games like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The graphics are so immersive that it feels like a genuine work of art. In terms of gaming, I have found the LG C2 to be more than sufficient, rendering a remarkable 120Hz refresh rate at 4K resolution. While some enthusiasts may strive for even higher frequencies for an even smoother visual experience, I personally find 4K at 120Hz to be absolutely stunning. In fact, I haven't felt the need to use a dedicated computer monitor for gaming in years because of the capabilities of televisions delivering such high quality nowadays. Although the color mapping on the LG C2 may raise some questions, it is relatively easy to address. Unless I were engaged in computer-based artwork, I wouldn't invest additional funds in achieving perfect color accuracy. As long as skin tones, grays, and specific colors such as the Amazon yellow buttons appear satisfactory, I consider it to be good enough. Moreover, I have found that adjusting the digital vibrance settings on my NVIDIA graphics card greatly impacts the color performance of the LG C2. I also purchased the service remote for the television, but it came to my attention that doing so would void the warranty. Therefore, I proceeded with caution and haven't even used it since buying it several months ago. I appreciate your video on utilizing the LG C2 as a monitor; it was interesting to witness someone else's perspective on the matter. I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment, and as a result, I have subscribed to your channel. It appears that your opinions and product reviews align closely with my own, and I appreciate your honesty in acknowledging any shortcomings a product may have. Thank you for creating such informative content, and I eagerly anticipate your future videos.

[@Stickers2Go]

you can turn off auto-dimming feature right?

[@Shaka215x]

@@Stickers2Go Not without a service controller which is a few dollars on Amazon. When you use the "Service Controller" you void the warranty on the TV -- and they (LG) can tell if you used one. The auto dimming feature only happens when you go "idle" on a computer. It's not as horrible as your thinking it is. It doesn't happen while you are watching things on a TV or really as things happen on the TV. It just happens sometimes. There are settings you can tweak with it but it does happen from time to time. When it does happen I just push the Windows Key on my keyboard a few times and the dimming reverts to "normal". It's really not that bad. I actually like that it happens because sometimes I get distracted and walk away from the TV and the auto-dimming happens before a screensaver happens.

[@Stickers2Go]

@@Shaka215x ok cool. I think you can also disable it with software called colorcontrol

[@michael-4k4000]

Yea me too, ABL is u fortunately on every OLED. I didn't know you could buy the service remote to access the service mode. Kinda wish I didn't know that now lol, it will definitely make burn in more of a senerio and will affect the longevity. I have an older LG B7 and it has 6k hours on it, has zero burn in, and does not have such aggressive ABL. But I also don't keep my TV on all day to static images. Got my C2 42" for $800 and that was an amazing Rice for what you get!

[@harishFx16]

@Shaka215x is there any option to turn off auto dimming ?

[@MarioCRO]

I went with the 48" C2 and didn't regret it. Thought about 42" due to size on the table but the sale deal was on the larger model and so far my Mac Studio works great in pair with this LG OLED. Colour out of the box look perfect, watching media is a bliss and not to mention that multiple windows open on screen still look very readable due to size. I can only recommend going the LG OLED route..

[@AlanGurling]

Can't blame you. On Amazon UK at the moment, the 42 and 48 have the exact same price 😅

[@FaZekiller-qe3uf]

@@AlanGurling Now, for me (US) it seems the 48" is $97 less than the 42".

[@BrxGhost]

Hello Myślę też o c2 oled od LG pod konsole ps5 I xsx czy Mam się bać o wypalenie ???

[@markmd9]

42 has higher pixels density and that is more comfortable for the eyes But 48 has bigger pixels and that should give more resources and bigger lifespan.

[@One-mon]

Man i want to say that the aesthetic you have with every video hit just right.

[@jmichaelstone]

Nice video. I've been using a 48" LG CX as my monitor since March 2021, and I've loved it. I do a lot of video editing and motion graphics work, and I appreciate the screen real estate. My one issue was one that you mentioned: the auto-dimming. I had put up with it for a couple months before learning about the service remote trick to disable it. Since then, it's been excellent. It's logged over 9,000 hours of usage since I've had it (9,068 at this moment, to be exact)... and there has been zero burn-in. It's possibly not as bright as it was when I first got it, but I have no complaints about brightness. When this dies, I will immediately replace it with whatever the current LG OLED of similar size is. Y'all can keep your ultrawides and curved displays: I'll take vertical resolution and a big display for my tired old eyes any day of the week.

[@knaks4162]

with the 48" can you split it into upper and lower...like two G9 neos stacked? Maybe have a game on the lower and vido or chats above?

[@danielcaicedo2200]

what is the remote trick to do that

[@silverwatchdog]

@@danielcaicedo2200Well you can either A: buy a service remote, or B: Take the easy option and use the software color control to disable the auto dimming. I can't remember exactly what the setting is called but it's in the service menu.

[@sarba16]

This video gave me the inspiration to put two desks together for crazy depth and use my 55 inch LG C2 tv as my pc monitor and it has been amazing so far.

[@hamajangz9586]

Or a vertical tv stand then move your desk back to the desired viewing distance. They're a lot cheaper than a whole new desk

[@Monique-iz8lp]

Ended up buying the C2 after 6 months of waiting for the AW3423DW, and I'm super happy with it. Got a 27in monitor on each side, so I don't even mind the auto dimming, since it mainly happens when I'm not looking at the screen. Thought it would be too big, but got used to it pretty much immediately, almost wish I went with the 48in to be honest.

[@DNKI]

I was also curious about the Alienware, but the price difference and the extra real estate swayed me toward the C2. 48" is nice too, though I think closer up the pixel density isn't great.

[@gold3neye889]

I got a C2 for £500 2nd hand but was only less than 30 days old! I got very lucky. I use it for my desktop/movies but mostly games. It is PERFECT, but I do need to sit back more. Also, clarity wise, it's pixel perfect. Didn't have to mess around with any font clear type rubbish or any 3rd party apps And finally, for reassurance, I got insurance cover so I don't care about pixel burn, I will let you know when I get it, but for now, has been running solid for about 2 months. And do put it into standby at night. Once thing I noticed, it doesn't make that loud clicking sound when you turn it off (pixel refresh). I guess the C2 doesn't do it like the C1 (I have a 55" C1 too, which gets a TON of play time)

[@JO-hs1ue]

@@gold3neye889 oh wow, how did you end up coming across a deal like that?

[@phantomflame0658]

​@@JO-hs1ueEither someone was extremely desperate and needed emergency money, or it was stolen. Cause noone just halves the price like that out of nowhere

[@jakehutchens]

I went the same route when looking for a new monitor, and went with a 55" LG C1 for my work/gaming station. It has been absolutely amazing with everything I've thrown at it, and highly recommend!

[@ridaidar7143]

How far y arr from y c1 ?

[@Datacorrupter234]

hows the burn in going

[@KiranMuralee]

@@Datacorrupter234 3 years with my LG CX and no burn in yet fortunately

[@Datacorrupter234]

@@KiranMuralee are you over 10k hours though?

[@Datacorrupter234]

@@KiranMuralee my plasma has 43k hours still perfect

[@sachak]

I have been using TV's as monitors for years now, since 2015 when 4K @ chroma 4:4:4 became a reality on these displays. I don't think I could ever go back to using a pc monitor, you just don't get the same bang for your buck. And that glossyness you speak of is one of the reasons I LOVE using a TV as a monitor. The clarity and vibrance is unmatched when compared to a matt finish monitor. Currently for the past 1.5 years I have been rocking the LG Oled CS 55" panel. I have never had the dust issue you are having though and I also wall mount my screen to get it exactly 1cm off the desk giving it a very flush clean look. Awesome video by the way.

[@MrKohi-fp2ko]

Ken, can we get links to those wallpapers?

[@Anil-km2ej]

I was going to ask the same question. They are so nice!

[@gamerscore88]

Steam live wallpapers. It’s like $5

[@BobbyG3.14]

Following

[@julianh.6130]

they are from "Cogecha"

[@DDRPriest]

Well over a decade ago I used a 42" Wells Gardner arcade monitor for a monitor. It behaved like a regular monitor, standby mode and everything. It also overclocked to 90ish hz. So I had a taste of big screen high refresh, then it died after a few years. Fast forward and just a month ago I found a floor model 55" C1 for $470. I took the risk and picked it up. No burn in at all and it's running solid. I'm loving being back in the big screen gang again!

[@livingobject]

I'm so glad I found this channel. Your editing and review skills are great.

[@KevinNYank]

I use an LG CX 42” at my desk, and I would endorse everything in this video, with one word of caution: With the auto dimming disabled in the service menu, you run a real risk of burn-in. I generally arrange my windows in 2:1 layout (one 2/3 the width of the screen, another using the remaining 1/3). After about six months of use, I began to see a noticeable vertical bright strip it the point where those two windows met. Some months later, I also began to see a fainter bright vertical strip down the middle of the screen, from when I run two windows each occupying half the display. No amount of Pixel Refresher has removed these bright spots, and I have sadly resolved to live with it. I did eventually turn the auto-dimming features back on, however, to limit further damage.

[@vanilla-vibes-93]

How is it for text work, I am planning to use for development, so text clarity is quite high on the list for me?

[@ani_unbiased]

Ken is a man of culture since he has a Bocchi screensaver

[@dacasman]

I use a 40" 4K Vizio TV as a monitor. Could never go back. It's just so damn nice taking advantage of the real-estate 4K offers without feeling like everything is tiny. It truly does feel like having 4 1080p monitors in one. This C2 is definitely going to be what I upgrade to.

[@a3rrowman3]

I have a 42 inch tv as a monitor. Most desks are 2 feet deep. You’ll need a 3 foot deep desk to feel comfortable.

[@Dragoninja833]

I have a 55". Sometimes I feel like it's too big... OK I am lying, I love it. I got a TV stand that sits between the wall and my desk with the TV mounted on it, though. Keeps the TV from vibrating around if I nudge the desk. It also saves a ton of space. It's essentially a really heavy glass base with a square tube coming out of the top of the base. The square tube has the same mounting hardware at the top of it that most TV's use to mount to a wall. It doesn't "yaw", which is nice. It can twist and has a slight "up and down" tilt, but is otherwise very solid. The base is pretty low-profile too, so it doesn't really take up space under the desk. I like it a lot. It's called "TAVR Universal Floor TV Stand Base" and was 60-something USD. TV and manufacturers are smart. A lot of them also make monitors. I have a feeling there is a reason we don't see display ports on TV's...

[@ED-zm8ut]

I've been using 4K TVs as a monitor since 2014. I don't use a screensaver (but screen shuts off after 1 hour inactivity) AND keep my TV brightness very high to combat the reflection issues you mention. I regularly have static sections of my screen or even walk away for 30 minutes at a time, leaving the entire screen static. I've had this TV for 4 years now and there is no burn-in or screen issues at all. Only ever had burn-in on one (the 1st one, so probably older technology). I'm not recommending this to anyone, just sharing my usage and experience.

[@Obloms]

I bought the same 42" C2 a few months back and been loving it. By far the best deal out there for about $800ish US.

[@dap777754]

where did you buy it from?

[@bjinpass]

This looks really good on my 42" LG C2. I've been running this as my gaming (and daily) desktop monitor for about 10 months. I love it!

[@EchoLWS]

I adore your editing/video style, I always come watch when I see you've uploaded

[@cosmindinaa]

43QN90B 144hz here, I sacrificed OLED blacks for 0% stress. No dark mode, no screensavers, no pixel shift/refresher, I sometimes forget docs open on it for hours, I just don't care. Oh, and miniLED still does a wonderful job, 1000nits & no ABL at all. Did I mention sustained 600nits on a 100% window? (LG 42C2 can't do more than 130-150nits) If you just plan on gaming and watching movies, OLED should be fine, but if you also use it as a monitor, QLED is way better and it comes with no pampering bs. Throw any static white content all day long, you won't care.

[@trumpameri1638]

Great game TV... QN 90b is unstoppable force

[@trumpameri1638]

Also on mini LED TV no degradation picture quality over time.. you are good for 6,7 years easy

[@phantomflame0658]

I use my 42in LG with zero babying. I just have the pixel shift and logo dim on as it came by default. No babying otherwise I run max brightness most of the times and HDR in games for about 14 hours a day since I work from home

[@sparroestar22]

Super surprising just how well OLED works for daily PC usage these days, especially when you disable some of the protection features with the LG service remote like Linus had done. The size + something like FancyZones is a great way to replace a 3 monitor setup with one large 40-50 inch 4k display.

[@sparroestar22]

Not to mention the amazing gaming experience that comes from sitting so close to a large, high resolution display. It's certainly an experience to have.

[@FaZekiller-qe3uf]

I use i3wm, so i can efficiently use a larger screen space.

[@garrisonfjord]

I have the 48" LG ultra gear OLED monitor and I love it. It's ridiculously huge, but for PC and PS5 gaming it's amazing. The auto dimming can get annoying if you're working on something like an excel doc, but it's easily fixed with just moving the window. Plus I got it at 40% off so I kind of had to buy it.

[@musicmaker11]

I've been using a curved 65in Samsung TV for my monitor for almost 10 years now. Started out as best use of space by making my desk/office my TV stand for normal TV/movie watching. I just got used to having this huge screen and though I no longer need it in my living room, I've kept this setup.

[@speedyr7678]

The fact i was thinking of doing this. And now i get to see somebody properly explaining it is fantastic

[@rishikeshkuntheti]

Man, u have given me some good arguments for using a TV as a monitor. Also a big screen is soo good for classes on zoom calls. Currently have a 40inch TV as a primary display with my laptop to the right and ps5 to the left and a mechanical keyboard in the centre

[@AWildKrom]

I've been using a 55" CX for about 2 years now and haven't experienced any burn in. It's been great so far. I do wish I had gone with the 50" though.

[@JLeeCN]

Watching this at my desk on a 42" LG C2. Its been about 6 months and its made me a believer. Large-single display OLED for work and play is goated.

[@mr_red13]

How far are you from the tv? I’m considering this tv in 42” for a Mac mini

[@Andretos97]

@@mr_red13 Same question here. Found a reply?

[@mr_red13]

@Andretos97 no I haven’t. I ended up getting a MacBook instead of a mini and will probably get a different display since I don’t want burn-in from an oled.

[@phantomflame0658]

@@mr_red13 I sit 90cm away and it's very comfortable. No burn in on my end. However consider a different display for Mac as you won't be able to use 120hz!!

[@mr_red13]

@@phantomflame0658 why not use 120hz? The MacBook Pro m3 supports that, I believe.

[@jmarmartell6716]

I use my 55" Samsung QLED 2020 model and it's great. I usually have my windows in dark mode, and sleep mode helps with improving tv life.

[@1000gib]

I am using 43" IPS NanoCell LG TV and it works great. No problem with burn-in, no problem with viewing angles, no problem with input-lag/smearing.

[@Ianchaytor]

I have been using a 55" C1 OLED now for over a year as a PC monitor. Before that I was using a 65" OLED until I moved my PC from the living room to the games room. So basically I have used my PC on 2 different OLEDS for years now and to this day, I have never once had burn in. I love OLEDs and the inky blacks and fast response times make it amazing for gaming. Highly recommended. Any modern OLED from the last few years will have its own system to prevent burn in, even the few times I have left my screen on and come back later to see a screen saver on it, it wont allow an image to stay too long on it. The local dimming can be a pain, but a quick mouse movement to move your open window will soon make it bright again. So for me, no real negatives!!!

[@MRIB-pro]

Have been a fan of having at least one large TV connected to my pc since 2006 and have never stop hooking a computer to a TV since then. Have used various sizes from 32,40’ 50’ 55’ and 65”. That’s my base for play games like CEASER 3 and using vpn to stream video if’s not an android tv. Absolutely worth it.

[@RickTarab]

I am very happy with the 55" 4k 120Hz TV I've just bought. It is a TCL model 825 that comes with very reasonable SoundBar (a 60W killing the traditional 20W of competitors). It's MiniLED technology is exactly the same of TOP SAMSUNG models. Not exactly the same CONTRAST level of LG's OLED, but very similar. More bright than OLED. Screen is very GLOSSY, no reflections. A very good quality 8k 144Hz HDMI cable is crucial for almost zero Input Lag on games. Notebook: SAGER 1398OOHX - 64GB - RTX4090 is great also.

[@klaymoon1]

Great video. For me, the auto dimming was the issue I decided to return it after 2 weeks.

[@arondyte318]

Been rocking this beauty for about 6 months now and I’m absolutely in love with it! Brightness could be better but I can control my room lighting so it’s basically a non-issue for me.

[@CommunistHydra]

PPI is so bad that it's basically like using a 1080p monitor

[@mr_red13]

@@CommunistHydrareally? That’s a let down

[@scottstover8719]

​@@CommunistHydra This is all preference. 4k @ 42" is similar to 27" at 1440p. This is ideal to avoid scaling, especially for macOS that don't support external display scaling. I avoid the requirement of scaling since RDP sessions and certain apps don't scale.

[@KoreanFalcon93]

I have a 48" LG GQ900 OLED Gaming Monitor and I absolutely love it! I do wish it came in a 42" variant, but I know they have their curved one as well.

[@LavKarri]

A TV as a monitor is bad because: 1. It’ll be so bright you’d be staring into the sun. 2. The text becomes miniaturised, and therefore strain on your eyes, you may need glasses after constant use. 3. It’s expensive so someone might steal it. 😂

[@lm103]

Nice way to cope for being broke bro 🤣

[@LavKarri]

@@lm103 if you’re broke you should try to change your situation

[@Anna_Rae]

The price is what amazes me the most with the LG C1 and C2. It really makes “gaming” monitors in that price bracket feel like a scam. I use a 55” C1 for all my PC gaming. I don’t really do any productivity on it, so it’s all chill. Laid back on a couch, controller in hand, and I’m having a fun time.

[@Brainpowered]

I bought an LG Ultragear 48GQ900-B OLED as it went on on a huge discount and am loving the screen real estate. It's got a matte display for anti-glare so I don't have the super glossy TV issue. It's less of a TV and more of a focus as a gaming monitor (No smart tv software). Auto-dimming isn't a bother for me as it doesn't seem like it gets too dark, if anything I just wave my mouse and it lights back up with no issues. I'm also using Wallpaper engine with animated wallpapers, so I don't have to worry about burn in. If anything I keep icons and such on the 2nd monitor I have in portrait mode.

[@marccretten]

So a year on how is the Screen doing? Very well spoken and clear, no BS and straight to the point. Excellent!

[@csmerlin]

I run the much older OLED55B7A. I've clocked in around 18,000 hours of desktop use. Mostly text editing with a dark background. Some light burn in on red, and the other colors are flawless. I used 50% brightness to minimize issues. Similar precautions with screensaver.

[@srgrohn]

I bought a non OLED, 4k hisense TV for cheap and a Kanto TV stand. You can use a 4k TV, it just takes a little bit of adjustment in the settings to make it work for you. I saved a ton of money doing it this way.

[@herbyverstink]

ive been rocking my LG CX 48" since it came out as a computer monitor with great success. 15706 hours as i write this = zero burn in issues. I tend to practice safe habits with this TV..within windows, I always have an all black background..i dont have icons on my desktop.. I have the taskbar set to autohide.. I have all the LG safeguards on. ., when i game (which isnt all that often, i always game in a window - due to size of the monitor).. i have windows screenset always set to come on after 10 mins.. i typically shut the TV off when i walk away... now i have decided that Im going to pick up the service remote and disable the dimming..i do find it to be one of only 2 things that annoy me on this otherwise fantastic tv/monitor.. the other is watching dolby vision content.. i find that it strains my eyes.. but thats a personal issue... my next monitor will be another OLED

[@razmspiele25]

The RGB layout that causes blurry text text while browsing and the auto-dimming made me reconsider this as a gaming and productivity monitor.

[@ljiljankocurcic8893]

Watching this on my 42 inch LG C3 used as a monitor. I'm glad I didn't make a mistake! :D

[@jonnytaylor9798]

Picked up a C3 for $800...I can't believe more people aren't doing this... it's perfect for everything I do...work & play

[@Dima___S]

05:30 The TV supports hardware calibration of 3D-LUT inside the TV with a $145 license from CalMAN Home for LG. On the KZbin channel Portrait Displays there are three videos teaching for 10-20 minutes how to easily calibrate LG OLED TV in SDR, HDR, Dolby Vision.

[@avodroxx]

He is the guy in the chair

[@ryanrocksize5]

Currently rocking the LG C1 OLED for my main home pc setup, probably the best monitor upgrade ive made in my life, 100% worth it

[@kalark]

Not an OLED but last year I picked up a 43" Aorus monitor and i love the huge display! Maybe when I want to upgrade I'll check out an OLED next :D

[@edmn]

I thought that monitor was OLED?

[@kalark]

@@edmn i was stating that the monitor that I picked up last year was not an oled and how big monitor gang is awesome

[@Goblue734]

I’m using the LG C3 42 inch amazing I love it.!

[@k.iskandar]

Im seriously considering it

[@MotoCat91]

I've got a 55" B9 as my primary display with 11,780 hours of use logged and so far still absolutely zero burn.. One thing I have noticed in the past few days though is dead pixels around the border Putting up a full white screen (or just dragging a white box around) I can count maybe 20-30 dead pixels across the bottom and left edges, which is honestly a lot.. more than I've ever had on a previous monitor But that said, since I almost never use apps in full screen and don't dock my windows (I like things messy and overlapping just like my real desk :P) I can't even say how long they've been there without me noticing Like I could just tell windows that it's actually a 3820*2140 display, lose about 3mm on each edge and I would not notice the difference.. the black background and the black borders blend perfectly together

[@ShotgunSandwichENT]

Yeah I got a bunch too… but I don’t notice during regular use, and man the image is just so nice.

[@divergentlife493]

I have been doing this since 2010. Initially with a 42", and switched over to 54" a few years later because my first screen got a bar running down the side. Currently, have a dual setup with 27" main and a 60" on the side.

[@starkiller18]

I used 37" LCD tv for a monitor off and on again back in the late 00s and early 2010s and it was great for media consumption and most gaming but over all not so great for me. I am legally blind so i have limited vision and have to sit closer to my monitors and still be able to use my keyboard and mouse without hassle. I now many years later have settled in with a dual monitor setup on adjustable monitor arms. I have a 27" main monitor and a 24" 2ndary monitor in portrait mode. I use them for both my work and personal computer and love the setup. now I'm just thinking of upgrading to a 32-34" curved display as my main and rotating the current 27" and using it as my 2nd monitor

[@craigrapp9469]

I have the 42. Use it daily for work as an attorney so lots of reading and emails. No burn in after over a year or use. Had the 48 before that and no issues with that one either.

[@vladkras]

Did you buy the remote to turn off the dimming or work with it?

[@craigrapp9469]

@@vladkras i work with it. I actually dont see a ton of major dimming anymore which may be due to my settings or an update they issued? I felt like when i was using the 48 inch, i saw way more obvious dimming, so i wonder if they tweaked it for the 42.

[@craigrapp9469]

I should also add, if you are active on the desktop really in any manner, i dont think it auto dims. It’s only when you are looking at static images for a bit

[@dap777754]

I am worried about the pixel per inch being too low on this C2, as I am currently doing my legal work on a 140 PPI screen, which is very good for clear text. You're confident text is quite good on the C2, or do you just tolerate the text image and enjoy it for other purposes (gaming, movies?) ?

[@craigrapp9469]

@@dap777754 It’s good enough for me, but the PPI is a trade off I was willing to make for gaming and the size advantages. It’s not as crisp as Apple’s super nice displays, but I have a friend who is very focused on PPI and he still uses the LG Oled 42. Id say try it and you can always return it.

[@Mattsana]

Super happy user of a 55" C1 panel as a monitor! After a year there are no sign of burns.

[@TooCoolVids]

What I am most impressed with is how close you sit to the monitor. I've read people say you need to be 5ft or more away as things look really pixelated or it hurts your eyes or things like that if you are too close. Appears not a problem with this monitor.

[@riceman20]

I use a 50 inch led tv as a monitor. It was a black Friday deal for $200. Works for me!

[@RSherm25]

Bro your videos are fire! Love the sunday morning drops too!

[@DNKI]

Sunday uploads have been a vibe for sure. Thank you!!

[@GohNakamura-bu8nd]

what screen saver are you using (the wavy thing lol) ? thanks!

[@thepaperboy9009]

The concept of hooking up a computer to a TV isn't exactly new. Ask any HTPC user since Windows XP Media Center Edition what a wonderful experience it is to blend these two together and do couch surfing; a different concept of the term. OLED on the desk top would therefore be a natural progression. I recently managed to snag two LG 4K monitors for less than $130 CAD (~$100 US) each due to the glut of corporate IT hardware being dumped in the local used market. Same goes for Lenovo laptops, due to COVID and work from home. Many people believe the days of working in a big office or 60,000 sq feet are long gone. So I'm glad you were able to confirm that sticking it on the desktop is indeed a positive and viable experience. If it werent for the 2 previously mentioned 4K's it would definitely be on my horizon. 🙂

[@kinemon103]

I like the video quality of this channel 👌

[@Ranger7Studios]

I've been weighing the pros and cons of getting this TV. Other solutions aren't as large like the ASUS ProArt OLED PA32DC (at 31 inches) . However, this seems very complex to set up. Plus glossy screens are not my fav. I might try this thou. Thanks for the break down.

[@joshuadawes7032]

It's not just glossy, it's full blown tempered glass (with an antiglare coating, so don't clean it with anything other than distilled water, but i digress).

[@MrSpike77777]

Been using my C1 48 for the last year as a pc monitor, work from home and it's been great. I don't think I would go back down to a 42. Maybe if my 48 went bad I'd consider it but I like the larger size.

[@NguyenTran-eq2wg]

That's wild! Nice video!

[@kimeraevent]

I bought the KTC G42P5, that has a version off this display, the LG WBE panel. Same 42in screen. Up to 138Hz on the 16in M1 MacBook Pro. It is so bright in both SDR and HDR. It has an anti-glare finish that does not dim the monitor at all. I credit this video for getting my into buying a large, flat OLED monitor.

[@Old-School-Liberal]

I’m vision impaired and got a 50in Sony TV as a monitor and it changed my life. I don’t have to seat inches away from a 27in monitor. I can actually read text now.

[@jeus_saaa]

Currently rocking the Sony 43 X85j because the C2 wasn't still out yet when I bought mine and the CX was just too big at 48" and too pricey imo (I got my Sony at under $500) and tbh I never looked back. Only downside to my current setup is it's stuck at 60p. Still hoping Sony updates this form factor to have 120hz and have DP1.4 support. I also trust Sony more than Samsung or LG so really hoping for Sony to do something similar.

[@zckom]

I have been using Samsung 4K OLED TV as my computer monitor for 2.5 years. What I do to prevent burn-in is to use dark mode as default. Tuning down the screen brightness not only prevents burn-in, it helps to reduce the eyes strain. My computer is a Windows PC. I use PowerToys, an application that has tons of feature. One of them is fancy zone. It allows me to create customized screen zone for the applications to fit in. With the addition of Windows Subsystem for Android, both of the Windows apps and Android apps can run together. I have Yeelight Light Strips installed at the back of the TV. Yeelight has an app called Yeelight Station that can capture the screen colors in real-time and show it on the light strip.

[@_Don_P]

Just got the LG C3 today for my PS5 gaming plus movies. So far so good. Absolutely blown away. Hopefully stays that way!

[@mr_red13]

Do you use it with a Mac too by any chance

[@devrandvar]

I replaced my 3 24 inch monitors with a 42 inch 4k TV a several years ago and have never looked back. The one large monitor takes up less space then my old 3 monitor setup but with way more actually usable screen real-estate. My TV just has a VA panel, OLED was really expensive back then, so it is not great for fast moving games, but it is amazing for work and for games like rimworld, anno, etc... I just put a proper gaming monitor on a long arm to the side that I can fold out front of my TV monitor when playing something fast paced or used as a second monitor when I need. At some point I would like to upgrade to a OLED, but I have been afraid of burn in and mostly I am still just content enough with my current setup.

[@AlanGurling]

This is really helpful. I've been on the fence for a while now, and I think I'll be set for the eventual C3 that will be released.

[@jaxmaddy8621]

I use a 50" 4k Samsung CU7000 TV as my monitor. It looks amazing and works well for what I do. The only thing I don't like is I have to turn on the TV each time I want to use the computer rather than it auto-turning on like a monitor would.

[@Chris-SA]

Been running a small 24inch TV as a monitor only for about 4years now and I have absolutely no problems with it at all.

[@Melovi]

when my dad was renovating the basement he left the 4k 66inch tv with me I unsafely mounted it on the end of my bed and used it to watch anime till I wanted to sleep. now the tv is gone since the tv itself was defective. but thinking about it now because of this video, it would've been the best monitor and entertainment station

[@vulgarius]

been using the C2 for idk, a year? and it's definitely one of my best purchases ever. it's a pleasure to use it, every goddamn time

[@vanilla-vibes-93]

How is it for text work, I am planning to use for development, so text clarity is quite high on the list for me?

[@vulgarius]

@@vanilla-vibes-93 it’s perfect, go for it.

[@senorratman]

Highly recommend adding a magic track pad and using the application "swish" to quickly move windows around the screen. It's at least 2x faster than using magnet and keeps you in flow state.

[@RandyRanson-d5x]

I used a Sony Bravo 42 inch and it was astoundiing. I'm now going for an oled as I've been looking into them for years.

[@xINTENSORx]

My C2 is about 8 months old now and its need sweet!

[@natehammondtrio]

I put a desk behind my desk for my LG OLED. It is amazing

[@CamaroWarrior]

I love my 48" LC CX Oled that i had since 2021 with my pc gaming setup, love the perfect blacks and smoothness of the images. Best monitor/tv ive ever used for pc gaming...i use "invisible glass" spray and a micro fiber towel to clean the screen and its simple and quick

[@Heiliux]

Continuing couch gaming with a pc or get a console, and which one? (More details below) Ive attached my gaming pc to my living room tv and have a longer hdmi when i want to attach it to a monitor when i want to game something thats more catered towards a keyboard and mouse ... for work im thankfully fortunate enough to use a macbook. I used to own a ps5 but sold it for the pc, but get dizzy gaming sitting infrint of a monitor so hence i moved pc to living room tv, hqve considered a console again, but wich one (i prefer story games over multiplqyer)

[@Nokikuji]

I've been listening to your Spotify playlist for hours now. I love it!

[@INFIN1TY-]

The CX really sounds great, i still got the 65'' since release. I am thinking about going OLED 42'' for PC..

[@Chris._P._Bacon]

I've been using my A1 48" OLED LG for over a year now and no burning or issues at all, I also stream (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Paramount+, max, AppleTV) and watch lots of KZbin videos, except gaming, I don't do any at all, just TV content. I will say though, in the last year I've had the TV giving me a message about learning the OLED panel, the pixels, so I let the TV do it and 20-25 min later the TV had done everything by itself and then when it was done I got another message stating it was Ok to keep using.......So, no, no burning!

[@theunkownmr.562]

I'm using an LG 42" C2. It's lovely and It doubles as a TV in my Office for when I want to to watch a show or a movie. I also have a Sonos Beam 2 and Sonos Sub Gen 3 hooked up to the TV so the audio is fenominal. Also, didn't you work for Linus?

[@michael-4k4000]

Hey ken, i got my LG 42" about 7 months ago for $800, love it, its such a grsat size.

[@GhostOfBane]

I recently got a C2 42 inch as a monitor. I use mine more for entertainment than work. PS5 and Apple 4K TV. Simply it’s brilliant. If you have the opportunity to get one you won’t be disappointed. The sunlight or dust isn’t an issue for me. If you are using it for word or typing you will have plenty of room to have other windows open. If you are using for editing you will love the extra real estate. I had an X34 ultra wide which was great but I feel this is far superior.

[@yadspi]

ColorControl, a Windows app that connects to the TV via Bluetooth will do whatever the service remote do and more.

[@tylereyman5290]

Snagged a 48in c2 for under $600. Probably the best purchase I've ever made for my setup

[@Catzzye]

Interesting,.. might have to look into this further

[@DoingItLocal]

I needed more screen real estate because of my editing program. I had to scroll to see all the tracks and it was all too easy to see I didn't include or exclude a track because it was hidden until I scrolled. That part of the program just wasn't dockable elsewhere. I went with the 55" LG and it's been great! The only drawback is that the remote also changes the color and functions of my backlighting LED lights in my office. OLED is like the Sony Trinitron of today's TV. The thing that eased me in to the purchase was that if it didn't work to my satisfaction I was able to return it so give it a test drive!

[@mac3rdc]

I just switched to a 50" Vizio MQX as my main monitor, with a vertical 28" Asus TUF monitor on either side. I love the change and should have done it sooner.

[@chefskiss6179]

Loved this posting as I am seriously considering a large tv option for monitor, so thanks for that. I don't know if the more up to date Mac OS has already done so, so forgive me if I don't know as I am still on a past OS. Concerning burn-ins, I would love if the top menu bar could tuck away when not in use just like the bottom dock can tuck away when not in use. It would be nice to have a clean desktop, and as I move my cursor up, only then would the menu bar drop down. Obviously the scripting 'exists' since the bottom dock tucks away nicely and only pops up when my cursor approaches it. So far vlc player is the only time I've seen where the top menu bar goes away when not in use. It's 2023, you'd think they would have had this option available by now.

[@riceman20]

I use a 50-inch Sharp TV i bought on black Friday for $200. I'm very happy with it.

[@rhinoTube]

I've got a a Samsung QN90B, it is great and the QLED does not do auto dimming and it has 4 HDMI 2.1 connections, giving you 4k 144hz making it great for gaming and it's bright, it looks great in bright natural light

[@hodshonf]

I just went budget 43" with a new Samsung DU7200 $278 @ Best Buy No OLED issues Gorgeous!!! Makes my $800 32" Asus 4K monitor cry.