Is the LG CX worth it?

While they come at a relatively high price, the newest LG OLED TVs offer plenty of value for the investment. Among their most popular models is 2020's CX 55-inch 4K OLED TV. With a modest price tag, mid-range size and a spectacular display, this LG 4K UHD TV may be a worthy entertainment hub.
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Is the LG CX TV worth it?

Our Verdict. The LG CX is excellent overall. It's fantastic for dark room viewing because it has a near-infinite contrast ratio and perfect black uniformity. Gaming is incredible thanks to the 120Hz panel, HDMI 2.1 inputs, and VRR supports.
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Is it worth getting the LG C1 over the CX?

The LG C1 (seen here) is only marginally better than last year's CX. If you can find the CX for a substantially lower sale price, it might be worth choosing over the C1. The LG C1 is—technically speaking—a better TV than the LG CX.
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Which LG is better BX or CX?

The LG CX OLED is slightly better than the LG BX OLED. The CX gets brighter, handles gradients better, and comes with a sturdier, metal stand. However, the BX has slightly wider viewing angles, but this may vary between units.
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Is LG OLED worth the money?

While QLED TVs have improved in this department in recent years, OLEDs still come out on top. There is little to no degradation in color and brightness even at severe off-angles. So, no matter where you're seated in the room, you're getting the best picture quality possible.
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Should You Buy the LG CX OLED TV in 2021?



Will OLED TV prices drop in 2021?

Korea JoongAng Daily reports that prices are dropping for all LG OLED TVs in 2021, with new models priced up to 20% lower than the launch prices of the equivalent 2020 models.
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Why you should not buy an OLED TV?

OLED TVs are often criticized for being susceptible to image retention and burn-in. Although rare, the fact of the matter is that burn-in is permanent, possibly flushing down the drain thousands of dollars that you committed to purchasing this TV.
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Is GX or CX better?

Our Verdict. In terms of picture quality, the LG GX OLED and the LG CX OLED are two very similar TVs and any differences come down to panel variance. Our unit of the CX has much better color accuracy, better gradient handling, and it gets slightly brighter. However, our unit of the GX has wider viewing angles.
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Is Qled as good as OLED?

QLED comes out on top on paper, delivering a higher brightness, longer lifespan, larger screen sizes, lower price tags, and no risk of burn-in. OLED, on the other hand, has a better viewing angle, deeper black levels, uses less power, is killer for gaming, and might be better for your health.
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Is LG OLED BX good for PS5?

The BX is an older model of the LG C1 and CX OLEDs that now sit atop Digital Foundry's list of the best TVs for gaming. Nevertheless, the BX is still an excellent choice for 4K gaming at 120Hz on PS5 and Xbox Series X, especially when it comes at such a considerable discount compared to the two newer TVs.
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Is the C1 worse than CX?

So, while both of these are great television sets, the C1 is a little better than the CX due to the brighter screen and lower input latency.
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How do you stop OLED Burns?

One final path OLED users can take to reduce the likelihood of their screens suffering with screen burn is to manually reduce the intensity of pictures, by reducing contrast, brightness and maybe even colour saturations.
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When did LG CX come out?

When it was released in 2020, the LG CX OLED was the crème-de-la-crème of OLED TV models. Under the hood, LG equipped the CX with the Alpha a9 Gen. 3 processor for better upscaling than its predecessor, and outside it had four 40Gbps HDMI 2.1 ports. For a time, it was the best TV money could buy.
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How is the LG CX sound?

LG CX review: Sound quality

As with the past couple of generations of LG TVs, the AI Sound setting delivers much more satisfying – loud, direct and impactful – sound than the default Dolby Atmos mode.
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Is the LG CX 4k 120Hz?

LG has begun rolling out a Dolby Vision at 120Hz firmware update for its 2020 CX and GX OLED TVs, just as it promised it would. "The firmware is now available for manual download via LG's support pages in the US (opens in new tab) (version 04.30.
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Is there a better TV than OLED?

The brightest QLED and LCD TVs can get brighter than any OLED model, which is a particular advantage in bright rooms and with HDR content.
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How long do OLED TVs last?

flatpanelhds.com's report of LG's claim in 2016 that the company's OLED TVs had lifespans of 100,000 hours.
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Is OLED better than 4k UHD?

OLED has a significantly wider and better viewing angle when compared to 4k UHD LED TVs. Unlike LEDs that still have shutter issues because of screen pixels, OLED comes with advanced pixels powered by self-illumination capabilities. Thus, OLED is a clear winner in this department.
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Which is better LG OLED or Sony OLED?

The Sony delivers slightly better picture quality, as it has better gradient handling and a much better color volume. On the other hand, the LG is a better choice for gaming, as it has a lower input lag, and it supports advanced gaming features like VRR and 'Auto Low Latency Mode'.
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What is the difference between LG OLED B Series and C Series?

The C1 gets brighter, but the difference isn't very noticeable. The C1 also has a wider refresh rate range because it has low frame rate compensation that allows the VRR to drop below 40Hz, which the B1 doesn't have. The B1 has much better gradient handling, so there's less banding in HDR content.
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What do the series mean on LG TVs?

The first digits refer to the screen size, followed by the screen type (S = Super UHD, N = NanoCell), and the development year (2018 = K, 2019 = M, L appears to have been skipped). The next number is the series and then the model within that series. Usually the higher the number, the better the specs.
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Should I wait to buy a OLED TV?

This year, there are more OLED TVs—in more screen sizes and from more manufacturers—than ever before, which makes it a generally good time to buy one. While the prices are still nothing to sneeze at, you have many more options than you used to.
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Are LG OLED TVs reliable?

1.0 out of 5 stars OLED TV's are not as reliable as LCD's, LG's customer service is slow, confusing, and not committed to the customer... Unquestionably, LG OLED TV's have the best picture quality available today. It is also the most unreliable TV I've owned. Six weeks in, it won't turn-on.
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Does LED TV last longer than OLED?

Lifespan. LG has said their OLED TVs have a lifespan of 100,000 hours to half brightness, a figure that's similar to LED LCDs. Generally speaking, all modern TVs are quite reliable.
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