LG 48CX OLED - 4K 120 Hz

AORUS said:
No I wouldn't say a 48CX is big imo I personally game on my 55CX with the PC with K&M I enjoy sitting way back and love the ink blacks in games the OLED give me plus Dolby vision when I stream Netflix I will never go back to LCD, it won't be the same PQ, yesterday I saw a ASUS ROG STRIX 65inch 4K FALD, LED 144hz monitor with HDR 2.0HDMI & DP1.4 with a shocking price of £3,599 for LCD? for that price I could buy a 65inch C1 OLED and saved £1,100 better still buy a 77inch C1 for just £100 more it's madness to think that a 65inch LCD monitor cost more than OLED with less IQ with no Dolby vision and no 2.1 HDMI.

Why on earth they called it LED /QLED they are just all LCD panels with a little extra pop to them and FALD is just a fancy LCD display name with better blacks
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Have to agree. However, the Samsung QLED Ive got downstairs does look pretty good and fairs better during the day in a well lit environment. A bit of tweaking and playing Ratchet and clank looks stunning but its still no OLED.
 
Hi everyone, this is such a nice topic. I wanna thank those who have posted their photos on how the 48CX looks on the pc desk.
Two months ago I received my new desk and it got plenty of space, 90cm in depth and currently using an LCD monitor, VA with excellent black levels.
However, as I already own an OLED tv, 55", I do know how amazing OLED is and I would love it to upgrade to OLED tv on my desk and it will be only used for PC gaming and Netflix so I'm not worried about the burn-ins. I mean, I got my LG A7V for 3 years and no sign of burn-ins and I do watch tv channels that has static logos but mostly Discovery Channels, (we have more than one). But we switch a lot to different content like Netflix and movies on my external HDD. But then again, the only games I play is GTAV/Online and it has mild static images like timer in missions in GTAO and the HUD like health is very mild too, nothing too fancy and very bright HUD. And other game I play is The Crew 2.

And now, I had the 48C1 planned, despites this is CX topic, they are almost identical but you got the idea, both are in same size, 48" and the CX is much more popular because it was released last year. However, during the search and reading more of the experiences you shared, I've been thinking to put it on hold and wait for 42". Why? The main reason is probably because of ppi. 2160p on 48" is 92-93ppi, that's identical as 1080p on 24". Currently using a 22" 1080p and ppi is 102 and it looks much better than 92ppi. I wonder what the ppi is for 2160p on 42" but probably higher than 102. 24" and 22" are 2" difference but that 2" makes a huge difference. So why not wait for LG to release 42" version of oled? 2 of the best world at once!

Some are probably waiting for oled monitors and those who are following the tech, knows LG has announced 27" and 32" oled monitors. They are undoubtly much more expensive and like 3-5 times the price of your 48CX. But there is another very important thing to know before you actually buy one: the lack of flickerfree technology. I had two oled monitors in the past, Asus PQ22UC and Eizo Foris Nova. The Asus got the most horrible blacks ever despites it's an oled monitor. Amazon reviews has one and that one looks identical and it's actually noticeable in dark scenes, The other issue is, it caused really severe and fatiguing headache and eyestrains. I've never experienced such issues and both have been returned the very next day. The Eizo Foris Nova though had excellent infinite blacks and the input lag is extremely low and yet the picture were extremely amazing! It was the best oled monitor I ever had but the design is pretty ugly and way too much inconvenient. And as usual.....locked at 60hz.... But as I said, both have been returned because of not-flickerfree certificated. I tried my phone camera and I was very shocked! I caught waves, like flickering shockwaves but you got the idea. Your eyes are very important, don't get any of the monitor and tv that are not flickerfree certificated.

All the bad experiences made me give up on oled monitors and so far, it has led me to finding smaller oled tv and here. A new LCD monitor is a big no because of endless **** like backlight bleeding, ghosting, IPS glows and horrible contrast so black is like grey. Nope.

My current GPU is 1080Ti. Maybe it can't do 2160p/120 but it can do 2160p/60 depending on the game. But does the 48CX/C1 fully support 1440p/120 without issue? GTAV for example can run 1440p/120 on my 1080Ti but I'm afraid nVidia Control Panel locks it at 1440p/60 max.
 
Well I have the 55" CX on my desk, its definitely too big but the 48 would be fine :p On my old 1080Ti it would do 4K/120Hz using 4:2:0 but I never tried 1440p/120Hz 4:4:4. TV itself certainly supports 1440p/120Hz as it works fine on my 3080 I just don't recall trying it on the 1080ti.
 
SilverRST said:
Hi everyone, this is such a nice topic. I wanna thank those who have posted their photos on how the 48CX looks on the pc desk. And now, I had the 48C1 planned, despites this is CX topic, my current GPU is 1080Ti. Maybe it can't do 2160p/120 but it can do 2160p/60 depending on the game. But does the 48CX/C1 fully support 1440p/120 without issue? GTAV for example can run 1440p/120 on my 1080Ti but I'm afraid nVidia Control Panel locks it at 1440p/60 max.
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The CX/C1 48/55/65 OLED can run a GTX 1080TI @4K, 120hz, 4.2.2, I run it myself now I used to run it at 60hz that was TV mode not the PC mode, Why run a 4K 2160p OLED bigger resolution and more pixel density than a 2K, 1440p known as QHD, but if that's you choice it up to you. I too use my 55CX for desktop gaming/ stream Netflix, but soon will move it to a TV cabinet and get an arm chair instead of using a gaming chair, 48inch is for those who only are limited to space, and few members her have 65inch. If you wait for a 42/32inch your will pay lots more for OLED and you won't be sitting face close up like you do on a 22inch LCD 1080p.

oldestgregg said:
Have to agree. However, the Samsung QLED Ive got downstairs does look pretty good and fairs better during the day in a well lit environment. A bit of tweaking and playing Ratchet and clank looks stunning but its still no OLED.
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QLCD/LED is best for brighter lit rooms, OLED normally works best in light/darker rooms.:)
 
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AORUS said:
The CX/C1 48/55/65 OLED can run a GTX 1080TI @4K, 120hz, 4.2.2, I run it myself now I used to run it at 60hz that was TV mode not the PC mode, Why run a 4K 2160p OLED bigger resolution and more pixel density than a 2K, 1440p known as QHD, but if that's you choice it up to you. I too use my 55CX for desktop gaming/ stream Netflix, but soon will move it to a TV cabinet and get an arm chair instead of using a gaming chair, 48inch is for those who only are limited to space, and few members her have 65inch. If you wait for a 42/32inch your will pay lots more for OLED and you won't be sitting face close up like you do on a 22inch LCD 1080p.

QLCD/LED is best for brighter lit rooms, OLED normally works best in light/darker rooms.:)
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Hmm, you're probably right. I can get the 48C1 anytime, it's currently priced at €1199 here in the Netherlands. Although there may be other webstores selling it for cheaper but this one web/store is pretty fine with returning or swapping if there are dead pixels for example.

The main purpose why OLED tv is because of immerse, I mean you're like in the game, diving in there and movies too :P I'm worried about the brightness. I don't want sun-like bright face close. My room is dimmed. What's the distance between your oled and face? Would like to know more on how people use their oleds on their desk and distance.

A week before my new desk got delivered, I got my new arm chair. My desk is almost complete :P
 
SilverRST said:
Hmm, you're probably right. I can get the 48C1 anytime, it's currently priced at €1199 here in the Netherlands. Although there may be other webstores selling it for cheaper but this one web/store is pretty fine with returning or swapping if there are dead pixels for example.

The main purpose why OLED tv is because of immerse, I mean you're like in the game, diving in there and movies too :p I'm worried about the brightness. I don't want sun-like bright face close. My room is dimmed. What's the distance between your oled and face? Would like to know more on how people use their oleds on their desk and distance.

A week before my new desk got delivered, I got my new arm chair. My desk is almost complete :p
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I have a 80cm deep desk and tv wall mounted, I'm happy with the set up but don't think I could sit any closer
 
SilverRST said:
Hmm, you're probably right. I can get the 48C1 anytime, it's currently priced at €1199 here in the Netherlands. Although there may be other webstores selling it for cheaper but this one web/store is pretty fine with returning or swapping if there are dead pixels for example. The main purpose why OLED tv is because of immerse, I mean you're like in the game, diving in there and movies too :p I'm worried about the brightness. I don't want sun-like bright face close. My room is dimmed. What's the distance between your oled and face? Would like to know more on how people use their oleds on their desk and distance. A week before my new desk got delivered, I got my new arm chair. My desk is almost complete :p
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OLED works best in dim light/dark rooms that truly show the PQ, I turn down the OLED light to 40 for me when gaming without HDR I too don't want to wear sunglasses;), As for HDR/Dolby vision I leave at default level but I sit up 7feet form my 55cx imo, but some people sit 3/4ft from a 48inch it's personal choice no rules to follow, I use my 55CX 12hours a day I stream Netflix, Disney plus, Amazon, everyday and only sometimes play games 4/5hours but not everyday I always mix my content when gaming and my 55CX is 10 months old, OLED aren't perfect but nothing is but the PQ over LCD looks amazing and the ink blacks well words can't match it ounces you go OLED you won't go back:) when the 3080/90 or next gen RTX4080/90 video cards come out then you have the OLED TV experience.:) Or wait!

OLED 8.3 million individually controlled pixels:p LG OLED have UL Verified Mark
 
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LuckyBenski said:
What does this mean?

I can't wait until you find the full stop key :p
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On LCD, if pixels are supposed to be black, like ink black and the backlights makes it look like dark grey or grey if panel is horrible.
OLED are pixel lit, that means if a picture is 100% black, you won't know wether it's turned off or still on.
 
AORUS said:
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LCD panel, has over six million pixels.

There is no near-blacks in OLED only Ink Blacks:)
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You're missing the point - he's asking how performance is with colours close to black. Are they crushed down to absolute black i.e. not accurate colour? This was a known issue with HDMI inputs on the 2019 OLEDs before a recent SW update. Sometimes they even flickered.

You talk so much and so loudly on this thread but your facts are so often wrong. Calm down! :)
 
Probably depends on the source and TV setup, Ive not noticed any issues myself but that doesn't mean there aren't any and I have certainly seen it mentioned by others.
 
How come HDMI comes with that issue? It happens too on LCD monitors. Back in 2014 I had an IPS monitor and it was the first time ever since I had to use HDMI and the black were extremely crushed. Due the IPS panel, blacks were more like lightgrey but now I found out it was another settings to screwed it up. But a lot of detail were lost! So I returned it. But learning through many years, I found out it was all along in the control settings. In my case nVidia Control Panel and in games blacks were crushed big time. (Again...) So I changed few settings and blacks were restored. Currently using VA monitor with excellent contrast and ppi too of 102. I wish displayport would be used more instead only for monitors. Whenever I'll upgrade my monitor, no %$@# way it will be an LCD again.
 
SilverRST said:
How come HDMI comes with that issue? It happens too on LCD monitors. Back in 2014 I had an IPS monitor and it was the first time ever since I had to use HDMI and the black were extremely crushed. Due the IPS panel, blacks were more like lightgrey but now I found out it was another settings to screwed it up. But a lot of detail were lost! So I returned it. But learning through many years, I found out it was all along in the control settings. In my case nVidia Control Panel and in games blacks were crushed big time. (Again...) So I changed few settings and blacks were restored. Currently using VA monitor with excellent contrast and ppi too of 102. I wish displayport would be used more instead only for monitors. Whenever I'll upgrade my monitor, no %$@# way it will be an LCD again.
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which settings in nvidia to tweak crushed blacks?
 
JeffLoq said:
which settings in nvidia to tweak crushed blacks?
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Probably defaulted to Limited instead of RGB - classic HDMI issue, assuming a TV was plugged in and not a monitor. Shouldn't be an issue with the OLED, I have mine set to Auto on the TV and it correctly sets the black level based on nvidia settings (Full for me)
 
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