Should You Buy The LG C1 or LG C2? Which is Better? LG C1 vs LG C2

[@TheReviewFella]

Products featured in this video: LG C1 65 inch TV - geni.us/ytmC LG C2 48 inch TV - geni.us/lgc248tv Ambient Light Bar - geni.us/philipslightbar

[@yesterdayschild1418]

You neglected to say that the 42” and 48” C2's won’t go as bright as the 55” and up. Also, the 48” C1 is being shipped with the new Evo panel now days but still only as bright as the C1 of the same size (48”)

[@TheReviewFella]

It’s not easy to include every bit of information, and I wanted to keep it quite general. I know with the smaller panels the lack of brightness is something to do with pixel pitch. I’m not sure how this translates in the real world though. Whether you’d notice much difference side by side. My C2 looks brighter than my C1, and so I left out the side by side comparison. I still think the C2 (any size) is a great buy if you can afford it, and you won’t notice much difference with a C1 (except the cost saving).

[@yesterdayschild1418]

@@TheReviewFella I have both 48"', C1 &C2 still sitting in their boxes and still trying to decide on which one. I cant't try them as John Lewis will now not except returns once powered on.

[@yesterdayschild1418]

​@UCjSdl_gQJwahzfSIxUtys_g It would be interesting for your thoughts on motion on the C2, quite a lot reviews so far say the motion is better on the C1

[@TheReviewFella]

I can’t honestly perceive much difference. Ideally I’d like a 65 inch C2 to put against my C1 to do a proper comparison. I may get hold of one soon. I also need to do a full review video for the C2, where I’ll discuss brightness and motion in more detail.

[@drewgilker417]

Merry Christmas I just ordered a c2 48" your videos are great thanks

[@TheReviewFella]

Merry Christmas to you too. And thank you, I really appreciated your comment.

[@bentheeditor5813]

Great review, I am so set on the C2 but I have found John Lewis and Richer Sounds doing great price drops on the C1 so I feel with not a huge difference my heart is set on the C1 thanks!

[@TheReviewFella]

The LG C1 is a great TV, I don't think you'll be disappointed. I still use mine every day for everything, and I see no reason to replace it for some time to come. I doubt you'd notice any difference if you had the C1 and C2 side by side. Enjoy your new TV and thanks for your comment.

[@OlavAlexanderMjelde]

Even the C9 or CX are still very great apparatus!

[@michael-4k4000]

the C3 just came out..... the C3 blows the C2 out of the water!!!

[@reviewforthetube6485]

I've already been saying if you want an lg just get the c1 due to price when comparing it to the c2.

[@TheReviewFella]

Totally agree. The C1 is a brilliant TV. I love mine.

[@RagingGrinch-TechGaming]

Great video my friend I have compared A80J A90J and C1 in home I kept the C1 out of the three it’s the best picture quality punchier colors better blacks as the Sony seem to have to have brightness dropped to get the same black level as the C1 more HDMI ports better gaming features list goes on and on I want the C2 but with just recently buying my C1 I’m gonna hold off for maybe the LG G2 for Black Friday time or maybe I’ll pick up the upcoming Samsung QD OLED if it’s as good as ppl r saying won’t know till real reviews r out and I can test for myself but thx for the comparison of the C1/C2

[@TheReviewFella]

Thank you for the feedback, it’s very much appreciated. The C1 is a great TV and I’m keeping mine. But when the C2 comes down in price, I might have to take a leap of faith and get the 65 or 77 inch. My 48 inch C2 looks really good and was bought just for review purposes.

[@infertagul]

I also compared a80J and C1 and picked the C1 as well. I disliked the A80J since it didn't transition out of black very well (Sony tries to preserve too much shadow detail causing near-black chrominance overshoot).

[@TheReviewFella]

Good choice. I hope you are enjoying your LG C1.

[@TueenTuo]

Yes, anyone who claims that the A80J has better overall picture quality that the C1 is insane. The only thing that the A80J has over the C1 is slightly better gradation, but this is where it ends. The C1 wins every other category by a lot. Edit: If every idiot claiming that the C1 has a "blurrier" picture than the A80J cannot even type a comment without a bunch of grammatical errors, then their opinion means nothing other than hearsay and justification.

[@DanJHayes]

I've had both, the C2 has a better picture but doesn't work as well with my LG soundbar.

[@TheReviewFella]

Ok thanks for the info.

[@alecsandrorodrigues5298]

good video friend... But, ideal would be to compare tvs over 55 inches since the 30% brightness on the c2 is only applied to screens over 55. that is, in this comparison we did not have the difference estimated by LG

[@TheReviewFella]

I didn’t do a direct brightness comparison as I have the 48 inch C2 and the 65 inch C1. And I didn’t want to buy two additional 55 inch TVs for this video. My video is more general, my thoughts with some information on specification. There does seem to be a brightness boost on the smaller C2, but it could be my eyes. I know there is no brightness boost for the C2 below 55 inch from a hardware perspective. Thanks for your comment.

[@milesrowe9228]

So I am buying my first OLED TV and I get a decent discount on LG products through work. This will be the last TV I buy for around 7 years so I want it to last and don't want to regret it. The TV will be in a dimley-lit basement which if I'm not mistaken is good for OLED's as outside brightness can make it a less pleasurable viewing experience. I will mostly be using the TV for PS5, Nintendo Switch, Apple TV 4K HDR content, movies, and cable TV. I am intrigued by the new Samsung and Sony QD-OLED's but have had bad experiences with Samsung in the past and the Sony QD-OLED's are out of my price range. I also know that the technology is new for QD-OLED so I'm unsure of the longevity of this first wave. The prices with discount for the four LG models that I am considering are as follows: LG C1: $1580 LG G1: $1806 LG C2: $2257 LG G2: $2709 I am kind of leaning either towards the C1 to save money or the G2 to be future-proofed with the heat-sync and higher peak brightness. I would love to hear everyone's thoughts as I am not super knowledgable about the specs of each of these. I know the G2 just came out so it is higher priced than it will be down the road but I need a new TV now and am curious if it's a waste to spend the extra $1200 or so? Like would I really notice the difference? Just wondering your thoughts on all this. Thanks!

[@TheReviewFella]

Based on the room you're going to be putting this in (a basement not filled with sunlight by the sounds of it), then either the C1 or C2 is an excellent choice. You might get a small brightness boost in the C2 from 55 inch upwards, but not really the smaller models. The motion handling and black crushing I reckon are improved on the C2 also. But the C1 is such a good TV, I doubt you would actually notice much difference. Particularly in your basement, and it's a ton of money cheaper. All you're going to get with a G1 or G2 is a small bump in brightness, because of the better heat dissipation. Here in the UK, you have to buy the table top feet as an extra for the G1 and G2 I believe, and they're not cheap. Plus I'm not sure the big difference in price will get you that much more other than a possible small bump in peak brightness. Good luck with your choice and it would be great if you could keep me informed on what you decide.

[@milesrowe9228]

@@TheReviewFella I actually might just do a 77inch C1 for 2300

[@TheReviewFella]

Now that would be amazing. Enjoy!

[@SepSP]

@@milesrowe9228 i would also go with a c1 from your perspective but if you want it to last 7 years the thing you should mostly look at should be the processor and how the software works. The c2 will have 1 or more years more support and the c1’s webOS is already laggy right now, so for the most future proof maybe the c2 isn’t that bad of a choice. But the price difference is alot and i cannot tell what would be the best. I don’t know if you bought one already but i thought, Maybe this could help

[@OlavAlexanderMjelde]

The brighter C2 is not on the 48", just on 55" and larger. BFI is also removed on C2.

[@TheReviewFella]

Yes I understand this to be the case. I don’t think it was fully understood in the early days.

[@jahnbirriel4709]

What is bfI?

[@matthewhardwick8208]

The fact I have never owned an OLED before I wanna go for the C2. But I will wait for a sale and see if it's worth getting then. If not I guess it's either the C1 or perhaps another TV manufacturer. My priority for use is gaming so the C2 is probably the best option overall currently.

[@TheReviewFella]

The C1 and C2 are both excellent TVs. Not much to split them.

[@michaelmyersplays4992]

C2 is 1299

[@gameon637]

Awesome video! Liked and subscribed 🙂

[@TheReviewFella]

Thank you so much!

[@gameon637]

@@TheReviewFella No problem brother 🙂

[@JamesOKeefe-US]

Great content! Subbed!

[@TheReviewFella]

Thank you and welcome!

[@leeclark5965]

Well I was going to wait for the c3 but I got a c2 for a steal and more then happy with it as I was upgrading from a b9

[@TheReviewFella]

Good choice! I’m sure you’ll be delighted with it.

[@MortenRyberg]

Issue is that the 48" is most likely use the same panel as the C1 - look at the weight and stand... more videos claiming this is floating around. According to those rumors, only the software and processor has been upgraded in the 48". You need the 55" to compare the two.

[@TheReviewFella]

The 48 inch was the only size available when I ordered this TV. The 55 and above were released later. But yes it would be ideal to compare the larger sizes. Thanks for your comment.

[@InvestwithAlen]

I compared both and c1 looked way better so I returned my c2 and kept my c1

[@TheReviewFella]

Good choice. It’s a great TV. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.

[@paulcox2447]

@Bzake they look almost identical c1s slightly better motion especially if you use black frame insertion in the C2 has better brightness and highlights. With the price difference right now almost no one should be buying a C2 🤷‍♂️ LG price they're oleds higher than last year and right now last year's are on crazy discount

[@TheReviewFella]

Exactly. The C1 is such a good TV, and it's a bargain too.

[@ErockHQ]

@@paulcox2447 maybe they’ll discount the C2 heavily by late summer lol

[@InvestwithAlen]

@Bzake I’m a physician we got two of them for our clinic, yes c2 was brighter but picture looked better even after calibration on c1. Im definitely not lying nor do I care what television you buy.

[@o_KingOfKings_o]

I’m just want to say this the C1 right now is only 1000$ 48” and all 48” 77” 83” have the new panel wbe , 55” and 65” is lottery , vs the C2 48” 1500$

[@mitch20003]

First oled tv, was going to wait for the sony a90 k 48 inch or C2, but couildnt resit the 750 open box excellent for an 48inch at best buy.. also ended up getting the 5 year geek squad protection for ony 150 dollars.. hopefully it has a burn in around 3 years so I can get a new tv then lol

[@cacuevas]

The 48 inch C1 is currently $999, I’m seriously considering buying it. Do you recommend it? It would be my first oled

[@TheReviewFella]

It’s a very good TV. I’m sure you’ll love it.

[@Daduu]

It’s 900 now lol

[@davejones6691]

Great review. I’m looking at moving from a 65” Samsung Q9FN to one of these models. It will be my first OLED and with me coming from such a bright QLED, would I be better served going for the extra brightness from the C2? It will be positioned in a room with natural light but nothing direct on the screen. Thank you.

[@TheReviewFella]

Thanks. The C2 is a great TV, but quite expensive at the moment. The C1 is no slouch though. The larger C2 models will be a little brighter than the C1. Whether you could actually perceive this in the real world though is difficult to say. I think you'd be happy with either.

[@SuperOfficial88]

Which one is better for gaming?

[@TheReviewFella]

Very little to split them but I’d go for the C2.

[@justinjustice5525]

5:20 so at this time I should def get the C2 right? I can buy the C1 55 inch for €950 and the C2 55 inch for €1150.. I think its worth the extra 200 euros, lmao answered my own question, I'm going for C2

[@TheReviewFella]

Good choice!

[@andrewmcallister3780]

77 inch c2 for 2,999 or 77 inch c1 for 2,596? I play ps5. I’m having a hard time choose because there’s things the c2 doesn’t offer the c1 does.

[@TheReviewFella]

Tough one as both great TVs. If it were me and the money wasn’t an issue I’d go for the C2.

[@cerci123]

Thx for the info. I have a question about putting a soundbar in front of the 65 inch c1 and c2. Will this block some front view? I really hate if this happens. Do you know the measure? How many cm is it till the bottom of the tv

[@TheReviewFella]

You’re welcome. Not much room. About 1.5 inches is the gap between the bottom of my 65 inch LG C1 screen and my TV table. I only have the 48 inch LG C2 which shares the same foot and distance of the C1. The larger LG C2’s have a different foot and are a bit higher I believe.

[@ASuwan22]

I’m after the 77”, but I don’t see the C2 worth the extra cost for such minor differences.

[@TheReviewFella]

The C1 is a great TV and you’d save a ton of money buying it (instead of the C2). I doubt you’d notice much if any difference.

[@ASuwan22]

@@TheReviewFella Exactly. The C2 is like £3700. I'd rather buy a C1 for £2499 and buy a Sonos Arc, which would still work out cheaper then the C2.

[@TheReviewFella]

Sounds like a good plan to me. Enjoy!

[@chriswaters834]

C1 is better -- particularly for retro-gaming (the C2 adds extra lag when set to 4:3 aspect ratio (deal breaker) and limits black frame insertion (not as big a deal, but still a downgrade).

[@ishowlightning4899]

Not really an downgrade in my opinion its a huge upgrade from the c1 because its way Brighter and less chances of burn in and a better 4k processor and a 42' inch model is available for c2 c1 only has 48' inch model c2 also has better software and if you wait till black friday which is a month away it'll get a huge discount

[@ernestohernandez9370]

@ishowlightning the c2 is not way brighter lol 😆. it is a lil brighter but way brighter? you are over exaggerating.

[@kristijanEX]

I like how you complain that the C2 adds extra lag in 4:3 mode, but then complain that it doesn't have 120hz BFI, a feature that also adds lag.

[@chargingbadger_]

If you are buying a tv for retro gaming you should be looking at a Sony Trinitron not a modern OLED…

[@SEBAII85]

Is there a huge difference in dolby vision content ?

[@TheReviewFella]

I don’t think so. Maybe a bit brighter.

[@knjiskimoljac]

After the update on my C1 03.25.20, the image has drastically deteriorated and everything is somehow blurry and the colors are not as beautiful as before. All day I tried to adjust the settings but there is no progress. How to solve the problem?

[@TheReviewFella]

Sounds very odd as mine is ok and the software is up to date. If you factory reset the TV it will remove the latest updates.

[@lewisevander]

Great review I have a samsung frame qled tv and saw a c1 at the store. To me it looked like the upscaling was terrible in comparison to the samsung. What do you think compared to your previous tvs do you think the c1s upscaling is better or worse?

[@TheReviewFella]

Thank you. C1 upscaling is good but not perfect. Compared to other TVs I’ve had I’d say about the same. No noticeable difference if I’m honest. I’m very happy with it.

[@aneedkassim9727]

copped the c2. the prices dropped at the end of Oct.

[@TheReviewFella]

Perfect. Enjoy your new TV!

[@zhulong_mk9963]

I heard C2 is better for gaming

[@TheReviewFella]

Not much to split them. The C2 does have some improvements though.

[@TBMartin]

I currently sit about 2 arm lengths away from a 42in HDTV at the moment and it just about fits into view. I plan on getting a C1 for PC gaming so my question is, will 48in be too much for someone who sits 2 arm lengths away?

[@TheReviewFella]

So it depends on your arm length and how far you feel is comfortable from a TV that size. I just did a quick test and my arm length is about 33 inches, and 2 x my arm length (so 66 inches) would be perfect for gaming for me. I don’t sit that much further away to watch my 48 inch C2. If in doubt go to your local TV store and double check you’re happy with the size/distance. Just my opinion.

[@TBMartin]

@@TheReviewFella It maybe just an opinion but its the right one lol Yeah I have been meaning to go down to my local currys to see one in person before buying.

[@TheReviewFella]

It’s a great TV. Enjoy!

[@travelcrib2k596]

Hi would you recommend 65' or 75'

[@TheReviewFella]

If you have the room and the table to sit it on, I’d go for the 77 inch. But it depends on your budget and the space in your room of course.

[@knjiskimoljac]

I don't know but the picture is not like before and it broke a lot and the hard reset doesn't return the update. It stays the same. I can now throw my c1 in the trash.

[@golferadam12]

Received a C2 over the weekend and it is not that good. The Gen 5 processor is a step backwards to the C1. It is still a very dark screen that lacks sharpness. I have tried everything to adjust the images, but there is nothing that can be done. I am going to stay with my A80J from last year - it is a much better performer in every way.

[@TheReviewFella]

That’s very interesting. I find SDR content can be a little soft. HDR/Dolby Vision looks very sharp on my C1 and C2. But I don’t have the A80J to compare. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.

[@TueenTuo]

Yes, the C1 is still the best television that LG has made, but the C3 may end up changing this. Any mild hype coming out of the C2 circles is phony fluff and placebo. From every comparison I have seen, the only benefit the C2 has over the C1 is color volume and brightness. With a C2, you are getting a 7 percent boost in brightness over the same sized C1. The smaller C2s have no such brightness upgrade, i.e., 42" and 48" models. There was very little difference in brightness across sizes last year, but the panel lottery was in play. You could have a 48" C1 have higher lumens than a larger C1, which just so happens to be the case for my C1. The out-of-the-box calibration is a little bit better than the average C1, but who is going to complain when all you have to do is change the white balance. The picture appears sharper in 4k on the C1, but the C2 happens to do cable upscaling a tiny bit better -- it's a little cleaner (if this is what you want [at a loss of sharpness]). The gaming features are arguably better, and the BFI actually works at 120hz. The C1 tends to do highlights better (being more defined), as the tone-mapping has been changed with the C2 (making it far more aggressive). The full HDMI 2.1 ports make little difference for a 10-bit display and any console gamer. Other than that, the C2 is probably a downgrade in every conceivable way. It can range from motion, contrast, and skin tones, to color accuracy, clarity, and depth -- the C1 does all of these things much better than the over-saturated look of the C2. It is not to say that it is bad, but all they did was change around a few features; this is not considered an upgrade in my opinion. Their HDR is more similar to Sony's now, but this is not necessarily good. Although, if you want a lighter television, then the C2 may just in fact be for you. The new carbon fiber build is claimed to be more efficient -- just like the EX "evo" panel -- than the C1, but this only means that the materials for the build quality are cheaper. They are trying to make a profit through buzzwords, and they do this by fooling the masses -- the consumers. Do not trust Rtings.com, and understand that the majority of the minor brightness boost (and "processing boost") you gain from the C2 comes from the DTM feature and Ai Picture Pro. Most reviewers are paid to lie when reviewing new products for the sake of promoting a new standard. They play it by the books most of the time, are entirely stupid, or are in fact being paid off. If you want a good television, then go out and buy the C1 while it is on sale. You will not regret it at all, and it's a fantastic set, evo panel or not. Unfortunately, the evo technology is all marketing and no performance. All it does is make the television a little lighter in weight. It also adds a pink tint to the sides of the screen, but it's not a huge dealbreaker in my opinion. You can "unlock" it in the service menu on a newer C1, but this may not work and does little to make the image brighter or better with color separation. If anything, you may see a .5 percent difference, and that is it. Either way, the downsides of the newer evo panel outweigh any good you get from it. The problems are even worse on the C2, and the C1 is still worth the purchase over it. Anyone making the new "evo" craze a big deal is contributing to the asinine marketing that chooses to lie to us all, i.e., techradar. If the average person simply wants to know that they are getting the latest and greatest, then fine, but I have a problem with reviewers exaggerating the importance of the "EX" gimmick. They will gloss over important details to help themselves get more money through affiliate marketing. Anyway, I am simply here to let you know. Try not to fall for the bullshit novelties, and be sure to use the features at your disposal to make the image as sharp and detailed as the so-called Sony image that everyone keeps bullshitting about. Sony does not have a better image, but they do have people saying this because of reality creation.

[@TheReviewFella]

Good info, thanks!

[@RagingGrinch-TechGaming]

I have had the A80J and C1 and I returned the A80J because it is dimmer then the C1 also A80J has a bad ABL issue so sports and gaming looks very dark also only 2 hdmi 2.1 ports vs 4 on the C1 clearness is the same from my testing motion is very good on both the C1 is built more high quality but anyhow you have your settings all wrong on the C1 because the C1 is brighter! Lol it’s 750 nits peak brightness vs the A80J is roughly around 730 nits Use filmmaker mode or for even more brightness but not true to what the filmmaker wanted use vivid which is much brighter Peak brightness to high Auto dynamic contrast to medium or high depends on your liking Gamma to 2.2 although I prefer BT1886 White balance is recommended for 50 for a warmer look but I use 30 that’s the sweet spot to me

[@TueenTuo]

The A80J is certainly not the best television for gaming. They are essentially neck to neck when it comes to brightness, but the C1 can pull ahead by about 50 nits. A 48" C1 can actually reach upwards of 860 nits in vivid mode. This is my experience, as my C1 can already reach the so-called C2 brightness level, at least of the 48" C2. I know that this is not necessarily normal, but it is certainly possible to have a small but very bright panel. I only decided to get the C1 once I did enough research to make an informed purchase, so it is something I am willing to defend rationally. The XR chip is all marketing hype and gets sold through dishonest KZbin videos. This is why Sony loves to trademark their chips as Bravia XR and their televisions as Magnolia only. Their pixel response time is also considerably lower than the C1, and an LG owner can also enable processing on their television, but this is often ignored. The Ai Picture Pro is the extra processing on LG televisions, and it can make the television brighter. Even 4K images look better by resolving more detail in draw distances, shadows, and by making the image sharper.

[@alperm5321]

c2

[@TheReviewFella]

Agreed.

[@gringomann1]

What about judder/stutter with 24p content on the C1 en C2?

[@TheReviewFella]

I’ve not noticed any judder or stutter when watching content. I leave any motion smoothing settings left as default.

[@BLUE...RED....BLACK000]

I bought c2 55 inch

[@TheReviewFella]

Good choice!

[@BLUE...RED....BLACK000]

@@TheReviewFella thanks. Just wanna ask if screen burn is a problem for this tv

[@TheReviewFella]

Could be. Just employ all the tools built into the TV such as pixel refresh, screen move and logo brightness. You can see more information on these in my settings video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpfcfn1rrZxop9U

[@MM-Official]

New sub.

[@TheReviewFella]

You’re very welcome. Good to have you on board!

[@MM-Official]

@@TheReviewFella Thank you

[@sypainthy]

c1

[@michael-4k4000]

The C2 blows the C1 out of the water! And now that the C3 is out, OMG, C3 destroys the C2......

[@TheReviewFella]

They get better and better.

[@Pepsidot]

False

[@anticosmic8249]

Is the VRR flicker issue fixed?

[@TheReviewFella]

It seems less noticeable. But that’s a problem that affects monitors also I believe.

[@anticosmic8249]

@@TheReviewFella Yes but it's much more noticeable on OLEDs because of how dark they get. I waited an entire year to see if they would fix it in their new panels at this point if it's not fixed I'll just get a discounted C1 Thanks.

[@TheReviewFella]

It’s something I need to test. From what I’m reading though it’s still an issue.

[@work1907]

In my country, both are at the same price 🤔

[@TheReviewFella]

Interesting!

[@jfy1]

C2 is cheaper than c1 right now on Best Buy

[@TheReviewFella]

Amazing!

[@spartan_a1176]

The c1 55 is 1100 right now

[@TheReviewFella]

Good price and a great TV. Thanks for the update!

[@knjiskimoljac]

Restore to factory settings and everything stays the same. I didn't need to update because the picture was beautiful. Stupid.

[@TheReviewFella]

Maybe it’s faulty then. The updates are mostly software patches and security updates. Shouldn’t degrade the picture, and I’ve not heard of it happening to any other C1. Sorry I can’t help more.

[@da900smoove1]

What is so disturbingly odd is there is a Generation of People that buy New Cellphones and Televisions Every Model Year LIKE THE OLD 1 Isnt Broken or Broke In Yet...... WTH WTF Is wrong with yall??

[@mitch20003]

Yeah if youre a hard core gamer, you should wait until 3-5 years before an upgrade, people that buy new cell phones every year are just mentally ill. if youre rich AF, sure upgrade your tv or cell phone every year, lol , but most people arent', Im a gamer and just bought the C1 for a great price, I want a tv that supports VRR and 120hz, only newer tvs support that.

[@dildic]

C1 is superior ower c2

[@mn3438]

Jony Ive voice 😧

[@oooo1110]

No difference only brightness don't be a mug people.