In addition to its peak performance, its beautiful design, and its laundry list of extra features, the LG C1 is just a flat-out better value than this year’s LG Gallery OLED (known as the “G1”). In fact, when it comes to picture quality, I’d wager that most folks wouldn’t notice much of a difference between the two.
With its beautiful design, excellent picture quality, gaming prowess, and minor improvements over last year’s model, the LG C1 OLED carries the torch as the best OLED TV choice on the market.
t combines that incredible image quality with the best features -- particularly for gamers -- the widest range of screen sizes and a price that's not too outrageous.
The LG C1 OLED TV line offers one of the best pictures we've seen, with nearly perfect cinema color. It also features AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync, making it a terrific high-end option for gamers.
The LG C1 in any screen size is an excellent OLED TV with every feature you could need in one package. It might not have the extra brightness of the G1 EVO OLED, but in every other department it serves up superb image quality, peerless gaming credentials and a smart TV system with almost every available application you could want. It's without doubt a Best Buy!
Although there's a newer model available, the LG C1 OLED is one of the best TVs you can buy, and definitely the best choice for gamers. In almost every respect, it delivers exactly what you expect from a premium OLED TV.
It has stunning picture quality thanks to its near-infinite contrast ratio, which is great for watching movies or gaming in the dark. The near-instantaneous response time makes motion look exceptionally clear in fast-moving games and sports, and its low input lag is great for gaming or use as a PC monitor. While it doesn't get very bright for HDR, its high contrast helps it deliver an impressive HDR experience.
Even though the C1 OLED doesn’t feature LG’s Evo panel, it is very well positioned for gamers because of the low input lag. It also boasts LG’s WebOS UI for a fluid experience. If you want to learn more about reviewers’ opinions, continue reading our LG C1 OLED review below, and see how it holds up compared to the highest-rated TVs available today.
If you’re a high roller who loves gaming as much as you enjoy watching films in super-high definition, this is the best screen I’ve ever tested. You can spend a bit more for a higher-end model from Sony or even LG, but I'd say save your cash. The C1 looks so good, you'll barely be able to see a difference.
The LG C1 brings extra sharpness and refinements to its images, and connectivity and features remain at the head of the pack. It was a smash hit at launch – and remains one now, thanks to an even more attractive price point.
The C1 isn’t much of an improvement on its predecessor, but there wasn’t much that needed improving. The picture performance and feature set were already exemplary, and LG has slightly improved the former with its new Cinematic Movement motion processing and enhanced de-contouring feature, and slightly improved the latter with a better menu system and a more complete app selection.
The LG C1 is the latest addition to a lineup that has dominated the mid-range 4K OLED TV market since its initial release. The reasons for this are simple: it’s competitively priced, looks great and delivers superb image accuracy. There’s also support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, a host of gaming features, and an upgraded version of LG’s intuitive webOS smart platform.
The performance of today's flagship OLED TVs is so good that it's getting harder to differentiate between them. But the 65G1PUA brings some extra juice to the table. It's the brightest OLED we've tested so far, and while the extensive HDMI 2.1 features it offers may not be needed by all buyers, no TV on the market delivers more gaming-related capabilities. Movies, videogames, broadcast 4K TV viewing, whatever, if your budget accommodates it, LG's 65G1PUA should be at the top of your shopping list.
Although there's a newer model available, the LG C1 OLED remains one of the best TVs at any price. It’s missing the new OLED evo panels going into the G1 OLED, but even in their absence the C1 produces colorful, bright and rich pictures with support for most types of HDR. There might be one or two areas for improvement, but otherwise the LG C1 OLED remains a great option.
Sep 16, 2022
In addition to its peak performance, its beautiful design, and its laundry list of extra features, the LG C1 is just a flat-out better value than this year’s LG Gallery OLED (known as the “G1”). In fact, when it comes to picture quality, I’d wager that most folks wouldn’t notice much of a difference between the two.
Michael Desjardin and Jonathan Chan
Reviewed
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Apr 28, 2021
With its beautiful design, excellent picture quality, gaming prowess, and minor improvements over last year’s model, the LG C1 OLED carries the torch as the best OLED TV choice on the market.
Caleb Denison
Digital Trends
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Nov 09, 2021
t combines that incredible image quality with the best features -- particularly for gamers -- the widest range of screen sizes and a price that's not too outrageous.
David Kazmaier
CNET
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Jun 15, 2021
The LG C1 OLED TV line offers one of the best pictures we've seen, with nearly perfect cinema color. It also features AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync, making it a terrific high-end option for gamers.
Will Greenwald
PC MAG
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Oct 18, 2021
The LG C1 in any screen size is an excellent OLED TV with every feature you could need in one package. It might not have the extra brightness of the G1 EVO OLED, but in every other department it serves up superb image quality, peerless gaming credentials and a smart TV system with almost every available application you could want. It's without doubt a Best Buy!
Phil Hinton
AVSForum
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Oct 18, 2022
Although there's a newer model available, the LG C1 OLED is one of the best TVs you can buy, and definitely the best choice for gamers. In almost every respect, it delivers exactly what you expect from a premium OLED TV.
Brian Westover
Toms Guide
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Dec 16, 2021
The LG C1 is the pinnacle of televisions for gaming and movies with outstanding hardware and software features, perfect blacks, and stunning colors.
Jaron Schneider
IGN
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Apr 27, 2021
It has stunning picture quality thanks to its near-infinite contrast ratio, which is great for watching movies or gaming in the dark. The near-instantaneous response time makes motion look exceptionally clear in fast-moving games and sports, and its low input lag is great for gaming or use as a PC monitor. While it doesn't get very bright for HDR, its high contrast helps it deliver an impressive HDR experience.
Alexander Tozzi, Adam Babcock, John Peroramas
rtings
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Sep 29, 2022
Even though the C1 OLED doesn’t feature LG’s Evo panel, it is very well positioned for gamers because of the low input lag. It also boasts LG’s WebOS UI for a fluid experience. If you want to learn more about reviewers’ opinions, continue reading our LG C1 OLED review below, and see how it holds up compared to the highest-rated TVs available today.
Debanjan Chowdhury
gadgetReview
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Jul 13, 2021
If you’re a high roller who loves gaming as much as you enjoy watching films in super-high definition, this is the best screen I’ve ever tested. You can spend a bit more for a higher-end model from Sony or even LG, but I'd say save your cash. The C1 looks so good, you'll barely be able to see a difference.
Parker Hall
Wired
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Jul 22, 2022
The LG C1 brings extra sharpness and refinements to its images, and connectivity and features remain at the head of the pack. It was a smash hit at launch – and remains one now, thanks to an even more attractive price point.
STEVE MAY
T3
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Oct 04, 2021
The C1 isn’t much of an improvement on its predecessor, but there wasn’t much that needed improving. The picture performance and feature set were already exemplary, and LG has slightly improved the former with its new Cinematic Movement motion processing and enhanced de-contouring feature, and slightly improved the latter with a better menu system and a more complete app selection.
What Hi-fi
What Hi-fi
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Oct 13, 2022
The LG C1 is the latest addition to a lineup that has dominated the mid-range 4K OLED TV market since its initial release. The reasons for this are simple: it’s competitively priced, looks great and delivers superb image accuracy. There’s also support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, a host of gaming features, and an upgraded version of LG’s intuitive webOS smart platform.
Stephen Withers
Expert Reviews
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Nov 07, 2021
The performance of today's flagship OLED TVs is so good that it's getting harder to differentiate between them. But the 65G1PUA brings some extra juice to the table. It's the brightest OLED we've tested so far, and while the extensive HDMI 2.1 features it offers may not be needed by all buyers, no TV on the market delivers more gaming-related capabilities. Movies, videogames, broadcast 4K TV viewing, whatever, if your budget accommodates it, LG's 65G1PUA should be at the top of your shopping list.
Thomas J. Norton
Sound and Vision
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Dec 05, 2022
Although there's a newer model available, the LG C1 OLED remains one of the best TVs at any price. It’s missing the new OLED evo panels going into the G1 OLED, but even in their absence the C1 produces colorful, bright and rich pictures with support for most types of HDR. There might be one or two areas for improvement, but otherwise the LG C1 OLED remains a great option.
Nick Pino
TechRadar
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