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LG C1 OLED TV review: This is the high-end 2021 TV I recommend
With a world-beating picture, oodles of features and slim styling, the LG C1 remains the TV to beat. Subscribe to CNET: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on TikTok:
Lynn Snyder
August 26, 2021 at 12:22 pm
Like your reviews and respect your opinions but the off white on your set denotes it is a non-US version TV. The white is only in a few international markets. The US versions are all a dark charcoal version. Loving my C1 and glad you recommended it.
Lynn Snyder
August 26, 2021 at 12:28 pm
And a question, do you plan to review the Sony A80J and compare it to the C1. While most reviewers give the best OLED TV award to the overpriced (in my opinion) A90J, I would be interested in your take on the A80J/C1 comparison. Thanks again.
Daniel Allopenna
August 26, 2021 at 2:16 pm
A80J actually has better upscaling for lower resolution content & is better for SDR gaming. It gets a little brighter or more punchier with colors. I am also leaning towards Sony b/c they are the only manufacturer to support DTS X. There is still a lot of physical media using DTS X. If you are an avid & competitive gamer, stick with LG. For movies/upscaling, occasional gaming can’t go wrong with the Sony.
Nixa Eagle
August 26, 2021 at 12:34 pm
That’s not a high end tv lol
DJL66
August 26, 2021 at 12:52 pm
Did he even mention PRICE?
jide124
August 26, 2021 at 1:18 pm
0:33
DJL66
August 26, 2021 at 1:38 pm
@jide124 Thank you! I obviously missed it. I don’t consider that price-point “high end”.
jide124
August 26, 2021 at 1:42 pm
@DJL66 a lot of people would disagree. Any tech over a grand is usually expensive to the masses.
DJL66
August 26, 2021 at 2:18 pm
@jide124 I didn’t mean that to come off the way it sounded. I guess I was expecting $5,000 or more.
WeeWeeJumbo
August 26, 2021 at 12:59 pm
Hi David. Eight years ago, on your advice, I bought the finest plasma I ever owned, a Panasonic VT60. Time passed, standards changed, and I’ve been looking for your C1 review for weeks! It comes too late. I already bought it.
My God, HDR.
My God.
ll8937
August 26, 2021 at 1:20 pm
still prone to burn-in issue?
Libras and Lions
August 26, 2021 at 1:21 pm
Burrrrrrn in
Kubeanie Gaming
August 26, 2021 at 1:57 pm
My TCL R series from 2018 wishes it was still the best… Upgrade time
WOLF
August 26, 2021 at 3:22 pm
I have the C1, best TV overall in 2021
Chino Gambino
August 26, 2021 at 3:39 pm
Do you like you watch your TV on 35% brightness to avoid ABL? Are you always siting in a pitch dark room? No? Then the C1 is not for you.
If you are not an AV enthusiast or coming from a plasma this TV is pretty disappointing. No one tells you just how dim it is and a lot of content is dull and plain boring on it as a result. I was not wowed by it.
Azeem Merchant
August 26, 2021 at 3:55 pm
Expensive +unreliable burn-in = no thanks
David Fluty
August 27, 2021 at 4:12 am
Expensive because it’s quality and if you treat your OLED with respect you’ll be fine. Buy the G1 with a 5 yr warranty included for burn in if you’re so worried abt it.
Allen Kutter
August 28, 2021 at 1:12 am
Not to mention the nasty looking grid pattern that is visible on literally every oled panel this year.. Reviewers dont want to mention thay tho.
TheStrange 1
August 26, 2021 at 4:07 pm
How does it handle the problem of image “burn in”? I have a 5 year old LG OLED TV and it has persistent screen artifacts from binge watching the same channel. I always had all the anti-burn in features activated but they did not stop it from happening. It’s very frustrating that somehow my OLED phone screen has never developed any artifacts but my, much more expensive, TV has.
cms
August 26, 2021 at 4:09 pm
What about the a80j?
Stratos H D
August 26, 2021 at 4:36 pm
My C1 65 has been amazing, colours are amazing, movies in 4K are breathtaking, you can see so much more detail and for gaming there is nothing better. Best Tv ever
Alex Rivera
August 27, 2021 at 12:41 am
Mines is coming in tommorow so excited. Had a 1080p TV for so long now
WeeWeeJumbo
August 28, 2021 at 10:15 am
@Alex Rivera the best things come to late adopters, am I right or am I right
Dixon womack
August 26, 2021 at 4:48 pm
Well how much?
King Reef
August 26, 2021 at 4:57 pm
C1 65″ is perfect
Aaron King
August 26, 2021 at 5:02 pm
White back is European market.
Black/Slate back is US market.
A Nony Mouse
August 27, 2021 at 5:22 am
The UK models have black backs also.
XJLCA
August 26, 2021 at 5:52 pm
Can you compare it with Sony A80J?
Evan G
August 27, 2021 at 11:26 am
Check out keep it Classy Tech or Tech with KG for the comparison. These bigger companies don’t show you the real differences in processing capabilities.
Joost vd Werf
August 27, 2021 at 12:20 pm
Don’t buy the A80J if you game. The logo dimming feature can’t be turned off and sucks the life out of the image after a couple of minutes. I noticed it immediately and it’s getting swapped for a G1.
Evan G
August 27, 2021 at 12:30 pm
Yep and don’t buy LG if you are a serious movie watcher. I had to sell my OLED, the PQ is terrible compared to this year’s Sony especially film grain on low quality content. Unfortunately you need to pick your poison.
A Nony Mouse
August 26, 2021 at 6:50 pm
I’ve worked nearly 40 years in tv retail as both a tv engineer and sales rep. I can honestly say that the image on the LG C1 is by a long way the most accurate and pleasing I’ve ever seen.
Mr Fieldstein
August 26, 2021 at 7:23 pm
3:10 My LG TV was changing modes when he did. I saw his wall changing colors. Not just his tv. lol. Or maybe it was just adjusting for the changing of tones on the C1 screen.
smugixxer
August 26, 2021 at 8:19 pm
$1,500 is expensive? I know it’s not sub 1,000 but that’s a new phenomenon over the pass 20 to 25 years since HDTVs have existed.
Ninja Doge
August 27, 2021 at 9:40 am
No need to flex your richness
Rddubb wright
August 28, 2021 at 5:50 am
Same price as phone
Beyond the Box
August 26, 2021 at 8:54 pm
in other words.. buy the LG CX because it’s cheaper and just as good, especially if you are a fps gamer
NEPatsFan
August 26, 2021 at 10:36 pm
I replaced my Samsung 55” with this in the 48”. I always felt the 55 was too big. But the back of mine is all black.
RAP 4Live
August 28, 2021 at 12:47 am
55″ too big?😅
NEPatsFan
August 28, 2021 at 1:36 am
@RAP 4Live For my needs yes
William Flowers
August 27, 2021 at 2:22 am
I bought one and love it.
T J
August 27, 2021 at 2:51 am
To bad the built in software absolutely sucks when compared to a Samsung for example. Beautiful picture but but a chore to get the image working.
Nicholas Alves
August 27, 2021 at 3:32 am
Nice TVs, now we need worthwhile movies. Can’t remember when was the last good one I watched.
David Fluty
August 27, 2021 at 4:04 am
I’ve considered every model this year and always land back on the C1. I wholeheartedly agree!
George Azevedo
August 27, 2021 at 5:41 am
Can we crowd source some drywall for our favorite TV reviewer? Who’s in?
Greg Nulik
August 27, 2021 at 6:00 am
I hope the channel switching is easier. With the smart TV my parents recently watched, it has annoying lag ; particularly when the built in guide is on.
Yusuf ÜNDER
August 27, 2021 at 8:09 am
Hello everyone. I wanna buy this tv but ı am worry about burn problem. Should ı buy or wait? ı have a ps5. please help me
Mr Writer
August 29, 2021 at 3:11 pm
@NENE 28 Dude, he literally asked about this specific TV and burn in and that he has a PS5. He did not ask whether he should buy a PS5 or Series X for a TV he already has.
NENE 28
August 29, 2021 at 3:21 pm
@Mr Writer i dont’t care it’s my opinion
Mr Writer
August 29, 2021 at 3:29 pm
@NENE 28 Yes, your opinion, in response to an irrelevant comment.
NENE 28
August 29, 2021 at 3:57 pm
@Mr Writer and? Your point being?
Mr Writer
August 29, 2021 at 4:07 pm
@NENE 28 That your comment makes no sense whatsoever.
Rogue Leader
August 27, 2021 at 8:26 am
besides gaming, the Sony A90J is the superior tv. excluding gaming, the C1 has the lowest latency.
Anthony DeLorenzo
August 27, 2021 at 1:12 pm
I mean…isn’t that like a g bird more tho?
Vang Chong
August 27, 2021 at 9:05 pm
Yeah right, the best TVs for playing video games, but it’s not the best TV for watching movies. The A80J is the best TV for movies that they have tested.
Dani küng
August 28, 2021 at 7:56 am
Haha scheiss lg jeder weiss das die ablaufmechanismen einem in den wahnsinn treiben sobald die neue generation von lg kommt dann spinnen die tvs um einen zu animieren neue zu kaufen dies ist bewiesen ja nicht mehr kg tvs kaufen wenn ihr nicht wollt das euer tv sich nach 2-3 jahren selbstständig macht und bei allem 10mal so lang hat dann verzichtet auf lg ic habe ich habe neue und alte modelle von lg philips sony usw nur bei lg konnte ich wirklich beobachten wie der fernseher macken bekommt und es ist bei allen lg so bei philips und sony läuft alles auch noch nach 4 jahren es bleibt nicht hängen oder verbinded sich auch nicht extra NICHT! mit dem internet oder zeigt einem 10 min youtube an bevor es startet lg-samsung es ist eune zumutung in was für provokannte scheisse sich lg geräte verwandeln wenn man sie mal n paar jährchen benutzt schade 👌
Dani küng
August 28, 2021 at 8:00 am
Da soll ich mich noch auf grossschreibung usw achten ja genau nicht solange youtube so scheisse unkomplex ist …
Ahmed Jawad
August 28, 2021 at 11:01 am
Idk if i should but LG C1 or TCL C825
Ahmed Jawad
August 28, 2021 at 11:01 am
Idk if i should buy LG C1 or TCL C825
-Hesh-
August 28, 2021 at 6:14 pm
Built in voice assistants, huh? Amazons Alexa? So Bezos will be able to hear what you say?
John K
August 28, 2021 at 9:54 pm
dies it have google cast and apple tv?
Ronny Schwartz
August 29, 2021 at 1:47 pm
Getting my C1 65″ next week. Freaking hyped.
John Vancouver
August 29, 2021 at 4:55 pm
C1 is awesome. Friends that don’t care about tvs play a game or two on it and start caring. Wish the remote had backlight or at least glow in dark on main buttons.
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August 29, 2021 at 7:09 pm
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August 29, 2021 at 8:59 pm
No sir