LG C2 Series OLED42C2PUA 42"
The 42-inch 4K OLED panel with infinite contrast and the α9 Gen 5 AI Processor delivers exceptional picture depth, while its 120Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and full G-SYNC/FreeSync Premium support make it a top-tier gaming display. Its compact 42-inch size and versatile smart platform with built-in voice assistants position it as a premium crossover between a monitor and a television. This display is best for PC and console gamers who demand instant response times and perfect blacks in a desk-friendly form factor.
Screen 42
Resolution 3840x2160
Panel OLED
Refresh 120 Hz
HDR Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
smart platform webOS
dolby vision Yes
dolby atmos Yes
84 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong smart (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong gaming (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong connectivity (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
Cons
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 42" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume |
| Motion Tech | None |
| Processor | A9 Gen 5 AI Processor 4K |
HDR
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| VRR | G-SYNC, FreeSync Premium, VRR |
| ALLM | Yes |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast, SmartShare |
| Works With | Alexa |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Wattage | 20 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | No |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 |
Power & Size
| Power | 70 |
| Energy Star | No |
| Annual Energy | 131 |
| Weight | 9.0 kg / 19.8 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | LG C2 Series OLED42C2PUA 42" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 | Samsung Neo QLED QN900F | Hisense U8 Series 75U8QG | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 42 | 85 | 85 | 75 | 55 | 55 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 7680x4320 | 3840x2160 | 4K | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED | MiniLED | MiniLED | QLED | QLED | QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 | 120 | 165 | 144 | 120 |
| Hdr | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | webOS | Google TV | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Hdr | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG C2 Series OLED42C2PUA 42" | 88.5 | 67.7 | 98.8 | 96.3 | 74.3 | 91.3 | 90.2 | 36.3 |
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 Compare | 76.2 | 96.8 | 92.3 | 79 | 82.1 | 93.2 | 98.6 | 79.3 |
| Samsung Neo QLED QN900F Compare | 94.2 | 99.1 | 79.5 | 88.4 | 99.1 | 96.8 | 99.8 | 93.7 |
| Hisense U8 Series 75U8QG Compare | 91.6 | 98.1 | 95.8 | 95.4 | 87.6 | 86.3 | 82.6 | 98.6 |
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K Compare | 98.8 | 88 | 97.4 | 93.7 | 38.5 | 89.2 | 95.5 | 98.6 |
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 Compare | 76.2 | 84.7 | 85.9 | 88.4 | 78.7 | 93.2 | 95.5 | 36.3 |
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