LG C1 55 inch 4K Smart OLED TV,2019

Product Information

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. 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.

if you are new to OLED or looking for an excellent all rounder, the C1 is hard to beat at the price point. LG OLED displays have been certified as having 100 percent colour fidelity by renowned global testing organisation Intertek. This means that the colours you see on the screen are very near to the original image's hues. As a result, everything you see appears to be exactly as the designer intended. For ultimate detail, in all environments, this LG OLED features Dolby Vision IQ. Dolby Vision IQ version uses data within the signal and light sensors inside the TV to adjust the picture quality for the best contrast. This improves the picture’s brightness, without ‘washing out’ the depth. You get a consistent picture quality, however light or dark your room is. Whether you’re watching a brightly lit sports event or moody movie, Dolby Vision IQ adjusts to suit. Motion blur is reduced by advanced motion handling technology, resulting in smoother action and a crisper viewing experience. Even in a fast-paced sport, notice the minute and subtle details of each play. We are reviewing the 65-inch version of the LG C1, but the general performance should be the same for the other screen sizes.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.

LG ThinQ is here to help you get the most out of your TV. Choose your preferred voice assistant and use your voice to control your TV with an all-new home screen that offers more convenience and control. While the LG G1, Sony A90J and Panasonic JZ1500 can go that little bit brighter [...], in isolation the C1 gets very close to that level at a lower entry point..The newly revamped home screen provides personalised content recommendations, easier access to favourites, and centralised control of linked devices.

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. Moving to the video processing of the α9 Gen4 AI-enhanced processor, we found the upscaling was excellent with no issues seen at all from 576i, 1080i and 1080p content scaled to the panel resolution. Lines were straight and clean with no edge enhancement or ringing and there were no artefacts present. The LG produces clean and crisp upscaled images, but at the same time it can’t solve issues with really poor SD channels, but why would you have a 4K TV if you still watch channels like that? Widely regarded as one of the best Smart TV platforms, LG’s webOS system continues to set the standard. The latest webOS 22 offers improved personalisation and recommendations. You can create up to six personalised profiles, with individual viewing suggestions, sport alerts and app lists. LG: “While the Alpha 9 Gen 4 processors are the same, the optimisation processes necessary to send the signal to the panel differ.” The a9 Gen4 AI Processor 4K, the brain of every LG OLED TV, is capable of automatically identifying and optimising the material you're watching for the best possible picture and sound.

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.