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LG OLED65C2
£1899
For some time, LG’s OLEDs have been the premium TV of choice for many, with the C-series sets representing the sweet spot between performance, features and price.
This year’s C2 is an ‘OLED Evo’ model, using the latest, brightest OLED panel tech, as seen in last year’s excellent G1 (but not quite up there with the new G2, which adds a heatsink that allows the brightness to be pushed even more). The feature sets of the C2 and G2 are otherwise largely identical. Both are powered by the new Alpha 9 Gen 5 processor, with AI upscaling modified to improve its efficiency, while a Dynamic Tone-mapping Pro Algorithm subdivides the screen into more discrete areas (by an order of 10) for more granular enhancement. The new processor brings an upgrade in sound, with soundtracks now upmixed into 7.1.2 virtual channels.
HDR10 and HLG formats are supported, as is Dolby Vision IQ with Precision Detail, designed to adjust brightness and contrast to deliver a more accurate picture in all lighting conditions.
As before, the C2 serves gamers well, boasting four HDMI 2.1 sockets, now upgraded to 48Gbps, which support 4K/120 gaming, VRR and ALLM. Also as before, the new C2 supports HGiG for greater HDR accuracy with games, and there’s a Dolby Vision Game mode for Xbox Series X/S gamers. Input lag is super low, measuring under 10ms in our test.
In picture terms, the C2 is actually even better than last year’s excellent G1. The improvements are most noticeable when playing Dolby Vision content, which is clearly brighter on the new C2. There’s noticeably more punch to the whole image, which pops much more effectively, and there is significantly greater contrast and dark detail. Crucially, there is nothing artificial to the
