The Ultimate Gaming TV - LG OLED Flex 42"

[@Alorand]

I have LG's C2 42" TV as a monitor, and I even got used to the size. I actually tend to sit back now instead of being too close to the screen. The only thing I wish was different is upgrading from 120Hz to 240Hz, once I have a GPU strong enough to run a 4k monitor at 240 fps.

[@gabrielkardos4342]

Hahaha whatever😂😂😂

[@therealghost8978]

Many people can't perceive the difference between 60 and 120 FPS, and even fewer can recognize the difference between 120 and 144 FPS, people simply can't grasp more with their senses, and there are enough scientific studies on this. I prefer to limit my 4080 to 116 FPS to save money on electricity and always have my graphics card in the gsync range. Another advantage is that the whole system doesn't get too hot because the pc isn't running at full power all the time, which in turn means that my hardware doesn't wear out so quickly and requires less maintenance.

[@blueferrari397]

@@therealghost8978 I agree. Anything over 100 fps is unrecognizable by the human eye. If you think it is, it's just a placebo effect. I also run mine at a lower level of approx 100fps max. I also undervolt my 4080 gpu to save energy and heat. Works great and I wouldn't see any need to purchase anything over a 120Hz monitor, it's just marketing hype and BS you are paying for.

[@therealghost8978]

Unfortunately, as you say, the marketing departments have done a great job of convincing people that it has a benefit, even though this has already been scientifically disproved. It's a shame that so many people believe it and don't question it before spending their hard-earned money on it!​@@blueferrari397

[@toxicturkeyy]

​@@blueferrari397No, i without a doubt notice the difference between 120hz and 240hz on kb&m. Controller maybe not, but it absolutely feels smoother on the keys. Not that 120 feels bad, it's still a lot better than 60.

[@Daniel-ur3mw]

My only wish for this would be a DP connection.

[@RAW_Reality]

Only?!? My guy, you could get their 77" B2 model for less cost and forgetting the "need" of it folding... 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@MustafaGT]

You do know HDMI 2.1 is faster and better than DP 1.4? Only DP 2.1 is faster and there’s very few monitors and GPU’s that support it.

[@Daniel-ur3mw]

@@MustafaGT HDMI 2.1 can do up to 4k 144hz on a PC. For 240 hz like the new OLED monitors have you still need DP

[@coolmonkey5269]

dp dont support atmos and hdr

[@toxicturkeyy]

​@@coolmonkey5269Displayport absolutely supports HDR and Dolby Atmos. The only real feature it's missing from HDMI is ARC (and eARC).

[@sirjonsmithiii992]

Still have my 48 CX Oled as a "monitor". Got it when Oled monitors was not a thing and HDR monitors were ridiculously expensive. Have a huge desk and it fits well, but glad smaller ones are more mainstream now and prices have come down.

[@Thechoosenone41]

I love mine! Use it for work and some gaming. People have questions whenever they see it. The speakers are nice built and really loud compared to bigger tvs.

[@TopNotchComedy]

please can it be mounted vertically??

[@WindowFluffer]

42” tv while being $2500… lots of gimmicks but unnecessary for gamers.

[@BK-zy6lw]

I love my lg 55" qned 63 series i believe, 4k @ 120 and it was only like $700

[@WindowFluffer]

@@BK-zy6lw exactly I got a Sony XR x90J for about $900 it’s a phenomenal tv. And my acer Predator 4k 165hz (OD) for $450 and A 75” Vizio p series quantum X 4k 120 All for less than this one TV. I get it but like I don’t 😂

[@jamora7103]

Tru waaaay to big lol noo need for 45'

[@regular-user]

It's 2500? Fck no.

[@BeenBreezy-1]

I have the tv and although it seems unnecessary for fps games I can say they for exploration/ adventureous games this tv will completely blow your mind. Ofc you’ll need a really good console/ pc

[@martheunen]

Got one a few months ago... it was a game changer coming from a 34inch 3440x1440 ultrawide VA panel. Pretty much still the same width but now with more vertical space to work with. And Oled for gaming... well, let's just say I wouldn't want to go back to LCD. But it's great for work as well (I don't do video editing mind you). I was thinking of a 48inch at first, but it would have cost me too much space on my desk and also the PPI would have been a bit too low for me. IIRC the PPI on the Flex is around 107, which is fine for me. I only sit about 75cm away from it (+/-2,5feet). Playing around with the curvature is fun at first, but now I leave it at 60%. HDR on this is very nice. Mind you I have not seen HDR on true 1000nits (or above) panels. LG panels (from around the CX to C2 era ) are usually around 700nits tops. Let's just say when I first experienced it on my LG CX tv that I was thoroughly impressed. The only problem I ran into with the Flex was with ARC to an older 5.1 AVR (PC>flex>AVR). Somehow I couldn't get 5.1 to work in windows. Something about supported codecs in the Flex was getting in the way. I found a workaround by connecting both devices directly to the GPU, instead of PC>Flex>AVR. Luckily windows (or the nvidia drivers/software) recognized the AVR as a second screen, so sending audio only to the AVR worked. I remember in years past that that also used to be a problem with Nvidia cards. I use dark mode in windows and a screensaver that kicks in pretty quick to try and avoid burn in. The auto dimming of the Flex has very rarely been an issue for me and pretty much never happens while gaming. But if you've never had Oled then be prepared for it. Some people can't stand it what so ever. It rarely bothers me, and when it pops it's evil head it's usually during spreadsheet work and stuff like that. A quick scroll up/down or switching tabs and the brightness returns to normal. Anyway... yes, it is still very pricey. The adjustable curve is nice, but not necesary at all. This size (42inch) is perfectly fine with a flat panel even for desk use I think. So if you want Oled and 42inch you might as well get the LG C2 for a lot less. If you have cash to burn, get this one. I think you will not be disappointed. Hope this helps anyone on the fence of getting one.

[@soiltek2015]

Great review 😊

[@blm7929]

Thank for your review ! I have a 34" UWQHD and I'm thinking of replacing it by a 42" TV. I plan to have a little more horizontal space (because of my actual screen is 2K, so with 4K I will have a little more pixels) but I don't know if I need all of this vertical space for work (developer) but I "need" it for games surely 😁 I hesitate between a Philips OLED (I have 2 at home) just for the Ambilight (to replace my home made Ambilight which work the same), the LG C2/C3 because of the good reviews for this particular task but this LG flex really catches my eye because my current one is curved and I would have liked a curved one... The only thing that question me is the depth between the screen and the wall behind... This stand seems enormous! My desk is 80cm deep (which is above average) and my screen on its arm is 15cm from the wall and I think that's already a waste of space. But here, I feel like the screen is going to be glued to my nose... Can you tell me how far the panel is from the wall? On the other hand, the amp part doesn't reassure me. I'm currently using a Marantz amp with HDMI to get 5.1 on the PC...

[@martheunen]

@@blm7929 the back of the stand sticks out approximately 25cm from the back of the screen, and the foot of the stand sticks out about 5cm to the front of the screen. I also have a marantz sr7013 in my living room hooked up to a lg CX. No problems there with pcm (2.0 to 7.1) audio. I could hook up the Oled Flex to my marantz (and my pc to the Oled Flex) and see if I do or do not get 5.1 pcm audio that way. Then I'd know for sure if it's a 'problem' of the Oled Flex. So it could be that the flex only does pcm 2.0 (but does do all the dolby stuff by the way)... or it's a problem with my older AVR. Come to think of it, I hooked up my older AVR to the CX (and pc to CX) and also didn't get 5.1 pcm to work through ARC. But it's been a while so I'm not a 100% on that anymore...

[@Born2War20]

My 42 inch c2 oled is the best purchase ive made for my pc

[@andieg8615]

That wave on the reflection. Heyo Kyler o/

[@nyiceone2075]

For 2k$ just might as well get a 65” C3. Too expensive

[@artofgarduno]

That's too big for most people.

[@barakus7069]

Thanks dude this the best review made about this LG FLEX OLED

[@theshadowcult]

For the first time ever, i think i actually like a tv more than a monitor. Thats genuinely cool. I'll never own one, its way too expensive. EDIT: yep, its like 3 grand.

[@garystinten9339]

Would love to see these in 55" and 65" and pushing 77"

[@sorenvitarelli]

I’ve used on in microcenter and it’s so cool. I just can’t justify the price premium.

[@Azeazezar]

I haven't had an lg oled flex since it was a phone. I miss that thing.

[@MoonrocksNiiXo]

I had two cause they were running too hot but i loved the screen

[@marcusbengtsson295]

Good reviewIs it worth buying late 2024 for ps5/ps5 pro?

[@itsdeonlol]

Having Geforce built in is awesome!

[@brandonkarm9092]

Yeah... Great Tech and Cool features...But $2000 for a 42" TV is too much..

[@willcarter7079]

Google Duo calls on smart TV with a webcam. For Christmas I plug in my Sony camera using a capture card so that we can enjoy the family on the big screen during the Google Duo/meet call

[@ninjaneven4274]

idk the tv influencers are talking mini led is the future 4000 nits. But this is the sweet spot

[@nocillis]

I dont see this as something that will make my life better LG.

[@davidjin8147]

I use this as my computer monitor

[@telesiak2484]

if it didnt cost 2.5k more like 1.5k then it would make sens, but atm its way to expensive for pretty much just a 42 inch tv

[@alexsp7086]

Where I live it’s 1000 euro now

[@haakontveter8441]

The only thing i feel is missing for me with this TV is the possibility for multi view with two hdmi's. I would really want to have multiview with both my PC and PS5 at the same time.

[@inspidered4114]

camera is for zoom for sure, to play while your in a meeting

[@barryeisler5277]

It was on sale at Best Buy for 1999 today. I saw my Alienware 34 DWF for 700. So this cost me $1200 best upgrade I ever made.

[@Leo.501]

Just get the C3 42' for gaming at less than 1000€ , we can live without the "flex" option!

[@edwardgreenjr167]

For 2500, why does this NOT have the same mosaic PbP feature found in their other models that are about a quarter of the price?!? I have another 4K, 42" LG model right now that I would love to upgrade to OLED, but missing this is a deal breaker for me. Many people work from home even part time now. And having the ability to display 4 inputs at once, or two 3840x1080 PCs stacked has been a game changer for my WFH setup.

[@096085]

Hey what is mosaic PbP I have multiple oled around the house but this is a first hearing would you mind sharing ?

[@edwardgreenjr167]

@@096085 NP. I used to have three 22" 1080P screens at my desk in landscape. Or as my wife called it, the NASA command center. I replaced those with a LG 43" model (43UN700). This has the option of several picture by picture (PbP) or picture in picture (PiP) options. Including displaying four separate inputs in each corner at the same time. That's mosaic PbP. This is not a normal feature for TVs. The most you'll see is a basic PiP option or maybe a basic side by side PbP like what was shown here. But as large monitors are becoming normal, I'm looking for something with my current feature set, but in a OLED or QLED with a higher refresh than 60hz.

[@markaceto]

Just ordered one on sale and hoping I can do 1920x2160 side by side

[@RamjeProductions]

Just got this in house for a discounted €999,-. Setting it up as we speak. Let's see if it's worth the €100 premium over the LG 42C3 just for the ability to curve on demand.

[@tenow]

I don't think 42" is the perfect size. It was too small when I set it in front of a couch 5 feet away from my eyes. I prefer my cheapo 120Hz LG55NANO86 as a primary monitor for work and for gaming.

[@kevram1988]

I have a 42” oled c2 and it is perfect for my desk using it for gaming work and school

[@blm7929]

But this is mainly to put on a desk, 42" is already huge

[@revog7]

ngl automatically out because it cant be vesa'd you would need a massively deep desk to be able to sit far enough away from it to be comfortable

[@lifewithlee944]

Idk who said 42 inches is perfect but I like me a nice 85 inch for gaming and when I’m playin gta I’m connected to my surround sound system so I can hear the sound of that BIG ASS V8 that I’m driving it maybe I’m blowing up some shit

[@lastHERO22]

it depends how close you sit to the screen. at about 2 feet a 42 inch probably simulates a 85 inch

[@topherfangio]

When in multi-view, there are three white-ish boxes above the inputs. What are they for?

[@WindowFluffer]

Those boxes look like they expand each view, control the volume and X out each of the screens showing. They have icons on each box [ ] 🔊❌

[@KevinLikesRTS]

Just.. get a c3… 800 bucks on sale and exact same specs just no stupid curve option lol

[@dreamedfriend]

Same specs?

[@TheCozzz]

Fantastic!. Is it good enough for photo editing, colour wise?

[@cubancoffee]

Not as good as a 1 old year Aorus FO48U Oled that I got used for $400. Glossy screen, 48", DP port and no LG spying on you.

[@Aesir247]

This feels like one of those products that make me excited for what's to come, rather than the product itself. I'd want DP ports on it, and VESA mounting for monitor arms. Higher refresh-rate would also be nice. As a "proof of concept" though, I quite like it. Would never buy it.

[@BlackSmokeDMax]

Lol Bret, when is the last time you hooked up a cable box to a tv via coaxial cable? I'm guessing those haven't been handed out in 15 years. It has been a minimum of HDMI for so long now, because of content protection. That thing must have a tuner. Unless someone else can think of another reason.

[@Whisky148]

Your link does NOT send me to the product page.

[@Chemy.]

Hey Brett did you forget to mention that they are running a giveaway in the link you provided?

[@OLDMANDOM42.Dominic]

WEBCAM: TO stream my nostrils whilst gaming for the full effect!! YAZZZ!

[@terrycook2733]

lets go LG

[@willcarter7079]

Years ago I thought the curved display idea was a neat advancement in technology. But I guess I don't understand why anyone would want a curved display. Can some explain what the advantage is of a curve vs flat?

[@Dan-Simms]

They are really nice for ultrawide displays, to fully envelope your peripheral vision but I don't see the point using regular aspect ratio ones.

[@willcarter7079]

@@Dan-Simms oh, okay I guess I could see that, if you sat really close to the screen like a child. I suppose most people that play video games are children. Alright curved displays are children's toys. Flat displays are for adults. Got it. Now I understand

[@theengineer2017]

@@willcarter7079 It's also to do with ergonomics so you don't have to crane your neck to see another part of the screen, plus like he said it's meant for like phone ratio monitors the ones that are really wide but not tall vertically

[@not2envy]

i need a DP since my 6800xt only has one hdmi

[@TopNotchComedy]

please can it be mounted vertically??

[@eugene4950]

wait didnt it cost like 2.5k last year , can find it for 1.5k now

[@mikemeetstec]

Where at?

[@DanRichter]

Can’t tell if this guy is 15, 26, or 41

[@bradeinarsen]

I know this is a paid review... but I want... and I remember when LG was Goldstar :D

[@LorenzoJ0]

I feel 4k tv/monitors should be higher than 120 refresh rate

[@naapsulusmurmurusmurmurus2392]

would you pay for it?

[@donkeykongisbetterthanmari7495]

wonder how much labor was put into that

[@NAW32Nicoisme]

Yes, amazing😮

[@cristianzex]

55 TV LG as a monitor C1 great

[@molluskwater]

Dolby atmus

[@mouloudamazing1962]

Hello ! How do you call the feature which allows you to reduce the size of the image to 32 or 27 inchs please ?? I'm looking for a monitor or TV able to doing this ! This one is a little bit too expensive for me, if anyone can help me, big thanks !!

[@spins_um]

Cool

[@Yoko159753]

What Are The Dimensions Of The White Table(CM)?

[@hby7768]

wish this had vesa mount

[@halimsandoval5930]

what i want to know is does the AI enhancer for picture quality on in pc. I bought the LG C3 and when i was watching some youtube, i realize the picture looke like shit when there was some motion. so i looked at the setting and everything for sharpness was turned off. it specifically said it was off when connected to a PC. Then in then peak brightness was only available for hdr in pc too. it was some bullshit of LG to do this to PC users. Also the tv flickered whether i had gsync on or off, the only way i could fix it was by turning gsyn off and on.

[@bossalinedezz]

What is that web camera ?

[@7shortofperfection]

I wish they'd changed the name of webOS when they bought it, it makes me miss Palm. Lol

[@katsuofujita6488]

Is this new? Looks like it's been out for a year.

[@bradeinarsen]

OMG ... look up a guide and play the game? as someone who just doesn't have time to figure out complex puzzles, this rocks for me. This is a great review and I'm a fan of GN/J2C/HC/HU/LTT/PH/ETAP/AHO/CC/PCW/CT/DDTS/GS/TYC/GS (ping me if you need any translations)

[@casualjohn]

Or or. You could just but a monitor for $300

[@ROMANMASK_BRuHH]

My tv has a render distance issue im on ps5. Can anyone help me fix this

[@louisluisss]

My samsung…1.5k 244hz 4k curved

[@AGuiltyGamer]

Love the vid

[@topherfangio]

Woot!

[@ludengamer]

2500$...i buy c3 55" 1200$..

[@Whisky148]

Is it a matte or glossy screen?

[@bradeinarsen]

HOW DARE YOU talk over the ASMR peel... my night's ruined. ugh. now I just have to listen to your content (which I love, btw, please read this with a smile on my face :D)

[@mikensam]

Disagree, 42” is too big for a monitor and too small for a tv. glossy is also better, a matt finish loses a bit of quality. Not sure who lg is targeting at here

[@twistedswed]

Just buy the Ark 55” instead

[@ryangriffin8907]

Isn’t 32” the perfect size?

[@shadybeatsCarbon]

No DisplayPort? Useless...........

[@Solus793]

One of the most overpriced products ever put to market. Completely pointless to pay nearly 3x the price over a C3 / C4.

[@rcvillapando]

$2500? 🤦‍♂️

[@exxxtreme1605]

glare screen - no good for work and gaming.

[@spins_um]

Cool