LG C1 55 inch 4K Smart OLED TV,2019

Product Information

Plus, we have a new WebOS smart TV system with Freeview Play returning for 2021 with all the terrestrial catch-up services available out of the box. The menu system has also had a nice refresh to make it look more modern and the remote is also new and improved, retaining the superb magic remote pointer onscreen.

Optimised for the best response with movies, gaming and Smart TV, the LG OLED55CS6LA is a top performer with all content. There is a new motion setting in the TruMotion menu called Cinematic Movement, which replaces Cinema Clear from last year. The purpose of this setting is to add interpolation smoothing in such a way that there is no obvious Soap Opera Effect (SOE), for those who don’t like or see 24fps judder. It aims to create a judder-free image by prioritising as many real frames as possible and blending these with created frames to improve the motion smoothness. I am susceptible to seeing interpolation at any strength, so it is not a setting I could live with day-to-day, but many users will like the smoothing without SOE or motion looking overly processed. With TruMotion switched off I also didn’t notice any frame skipping issues present with 50Hz broadcast material, even those programmes with fast-moving cuts looked smooth with no obvious issues. With the other settings which use more smoothing and SOE, there are obvious artefacts when motion gets fast, with edges breaking up or trailing behind fast-moving objects. The C1 runs the latest version of LG’s webOS smart platform, and supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and HLG – but not HDR10+. All the major content streaming platforms are present and correct, including Freeview Play, which was absent on LG’s TVs last year.Q4. If the panel and processor are the same what are the actual differences that make the G1 an EVO? The LG C1 is a stellar performer when it comes to high dynamic range, with the Filmmaker mode offering highly accurate images for HDR10 and HLG, while the Cinema mode does the same for Dolby Vision. The Cinema Home mode, which uses a built-in light sensor to adjust picture brightness based on dynamic content metadata, can prove particularly useful when watching during the day. if you are new to OLED or looking for an excellent all rounder, the C1 is hard to beat at the price point. The LG OLED55C1 is a superb gaming TV with excellent contrast and dynamic range mixed with very good HDR. The C1 is compatible with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) and has an HGiG (HDR Gaming Interest Group) setting under the Dynamic Tone Mapping sub-menu in the Game Optimiser mode. There is also support for G-Sync validated by NVIDIA and on top of that, there is support for AMD’s FreeSync VRR.

Q3. Does the panel used by the C1 have the same new compounds and materials that the G1 has for better colour and brightness? Gaming Optimizer centralises all of your game settings. No matter what type of game you're playing, it automatically adapts the display to optimise graphics. You may also switch between NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync to make all of your games sharper and smoother, with less latency, stutter, and tearing. In terms of gaming, LG has partnered with NVIDIA and AMD to make LG OLED TVs the only G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync™ Premium certified TVs available to date. There is also the new Game Optimiser set up menu and there are four HDMI 2.1 (40Gbps) inputs with support for 4K/120, HFR (High Frame Rate), VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) and eARC. We also have HGiG (HDR Gaming Interest Group) settings available for HDR gaming. So all in all, the C1 is an excellent choice for gaming, with an input lag measured at 12.5ms in 4K/60 and 9.5ms using the Prevent Input Delay setting (make sure you have Just Scan on in the aspect ratio menu). LG has partnered with NVIDIA and AMD to make LG OLED TVs the only G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync™ Premium certified TVs available to date. There is also a new Game Optimiser set up menu and there are four HDMI 2.1 (40 Gbps) inputs with support for 4K/120, HFR (High Frame Rate), VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) and eARC. We also have HGiG (HDR Gaming Interest Group) settings available for HDR gaming. The C1 doesn’t feature the OLED Evo panel marketing that the G1 does and as such LG claims it is not as bright with HDR and doesn’t feature the slightly wider colour gamut capabilities. Internet rumours have suggested that the C1 does in fact have the same panel as the G1 but it is downgraded via the software in the processor.

Performance

If you’re mad about movies, you’ll love Filmmaker Mode. Designed in collaboration with filmmakers and Hollywood studios, Filmmaker Mode lets you experience the cinematic vision, exactly as the director intended. Overriding the TV’s own motion and picture processing, Filmmaker Mode presents the correct aspect ratio, colour and frame rate – just as the filmmakers intended. Upgrading on the more basic LG OLED TVs, this LG 55 inch TV features a premium 100Hz/120Hz panel. Refreshing at twice the rate of standard TVs gives smoother motion, greater detail and much improved game play – especially with the latest games consoles. Tuner regional difference. In this case single for several Western European countries. (6 is also for different countries in Europe, but still includes UK, also single). The LG C1 boasts a surprisingly effective sound system considering its slimline chassis. Hidden inside is a 2.2-channel sound system with 40W of power, and thanks to the sloped stand the audio from the downward-firing speakers is redirected towards the listener, creating a decent front soundstage that has width and a degree of stereo separation.

The C1 supports most of the HDR formats including HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), Dolby Vision and Dolby Vision IQ and the excellent Filmmaker Mode that matches industry standards for content mastering. There is no HDR10+ support, but we don’t see an issue with that, given the small amount of content that uses the format. LG: “The C1 OLED is tuned to make sure that every model in the series has the same optical characteristics to the human eye, no matter what parts are included in them. The design of the C1 hasn’t changed much at all from previous generations and has the same stand designs and chassis layout, but this year there are slight colour changes. The stand on our review model was a silver finish with a white rear to the panel that LG calls Vanilla. If you want a dark coloured rear then it is called Meteor Titan. A new remote control was also introduced this year along with new menu designs and a new look WebOS 6.0 smart system which you will either love or hate, more on that later. Skin tones looked natural and scenes had an added depth thanks to nicely detailed shadows, mid-tones and peak highlights

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As a gaming TV, the C1 also has all the bases covered to be a complete all-rounder for film, TV and gaming with four HDMI 2.1 ports and features which include VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) and an HGiG (HDR Gaming Interest Group) setting. There is also G-Sync and AMD support which makes the C1 one of the most advanced gaming sets of 2021.