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  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Accelerated Longevity Test
    3. Build Quality
    4. Ergonomics
    5. Stand
    6. Display
    7. Controls
    8. In The Box
    9. Back
    10. Borders
    11. Thickness
  5. Picture Quality
    1. Contrast
    2. Local Dimming
    3. SDR Brightness
    4. HDR Brightness
    5. Horizontal Viewing Angle
    6. Vertical Viewing Angle
    7. Gray Uniformity
    8. Black Uniformity
    9. Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
    10. Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
    11. SDR Color Gamut
    12. SDR Color Volume
    13. HDR Color Gamut
    14. HDR Color Volume
    15. Image Retention
    16. Reflections
    17. Text Clarity
    18. Gradient
    19. Color Bleed
  6. Motion
    1. Refresh Rate
    2. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
    3. Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
    4. Response Time @ 120Hz
    5. Response Time @ 60Hz
    6. Backlight Strobing (BFI)
    7. Image Flicker
  7. Inputs
    1. Input Lag
    2. Resolution And Size
    3. PS5 Compatibility
    4. Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
    5. Inputs Photos
    6. Video And Audio Ports
    7. USB
    8. macOS Compatibility
  8. Features
    1. Additional Features
    2. On-Screen Display (OSD)
    3. Controls
    4. In The Box
  9. Comments

LG 48 CX OLED vs LG 42 C2 OLED

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

LG 48 CX OLED
LG C2 42 OLED

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LG 48 CX OLED Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Picture
Max Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Size
48"
Pixel Type
OLED
Variable Refresh Rate
FreeSync
HDR10
Yes
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
Max Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Size
42"
Pixel Type
OLED
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
HDR10
Yes
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160

Variants

  • OLED48CXPUB (48")
  • OLED55CXPUA (55")
  • OLED65CXPUA (65")
  • OLED77CXPUA (77")
  • OLED42C2PUA (42")

Review

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See LG 42 C2 OLED Review
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Our Verdict

LG 48 CX OLED

LG 42 C2 OLED

The LG 48 CX OLED and the LG 42 C2 OLED are very similar. If you care about text clarity, the C2 is a better choice because it has a smaller screen with improved text clarity. Other than that, they're both very similar overall, but the C2 has a few more features.

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

8.4
8.3
No major differences between these monitors for mixed usage. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Style 
 

Design Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Design Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Design Picture

Curved 
 

No
No

Curve Radius 
 

Not Curved
Not Curved

Size  

48"
42"

Weight (without stand) 
 

33.5 lbs (15.2 kg)
19.0 lbs (8.6 kg)

Weight (with stand) 
 

42.3 lbs (19.2 kg)
19.4 lbs (8.8 kg)
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Accelerated Longevity Test 
 

Uniformity Pictures  

Longevity Graph  

Build Quality 
 

9.0
9.0

Build Quality Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Build Quality Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Build Quality Picture
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Ergonomics 
 

0.0
0.0

Ergonomics Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Ergonomics Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Ergonomics Picture

Back Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Back Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Back Picture

Height Adjustment 
 

0.0" (0.0 cm)
0.0" (0.0 cm)

Tilt Range 
 

No Tilt
No Tilt

Rotate Portrait/Landscape 
 

No
No

Swivel Range 
 

No swivel
No swivel

Wall Mount 
 

VESA 300x200
VESA 300x200
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Stand 
 

Stand Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Stand Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Stand Picture

Thickness Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Thickness Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Thickness Picture

Base Width 
 

32.9" (83.6 cm)
28.1" (71.5 cm)

Base Depth 
 

10.0" (25.4 cm)
6.7" (16.9 cm)

Thickness (With Display) 
 

8.0" (20.2 cm)
4.0" (10.1 cm)

Weight (With Display) 
 

42.3 lbs (19.2 kg)
19.4 lbs (8.8 kg)
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Display 
 

Display Picture  

LG 42 C2 OLED Display Picture

Size 
 

48"
42"

Housing Width 
 

36.7" (93.2 cm)

Housing Height 
 

21.3" (54.1 cm)

Thickness (Without Stand) 
 

1.8" (4.5 cm)
1.5" (3.8 cm)

Weight (Without Stand) 
 

33.5 lbs (15.2 kg)
19.0 lbs (8.6 kg)

Borders Size (Bezels)  
 

0.3" (0.9 cm)
0.3" (0.7 cm)

Controls 
 

Controls Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Controls Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Controls Picture
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED In The Box Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED In The Box Picture

Power Supply 
 

Internal
Internal
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Back  

Back Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Back Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Back Picture

Wall Mount  

VESA 300x200
VESA 300x200
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Borders  

Borders Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Borders Picture

Borders 
 

0.3" (0.9 cm)
0.3" (0.7 cm)
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Thickness  

Thickness Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Thickness Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Thickness Picture

Thickness (with stand) 
 

8.0" (20.2 cm)
4.0" (10.1 cm)

Thickness (without stand) 
 

1.8" (4.5 cm)
1.5" (3.8 cm)
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Picture Quality

Contrast 
 

10
10

Checkerboard Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Checkerboard Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Checkerboard Picture

Native Contrast 
 

Inf : 1
Inf : 1

Contrast With Local Dimming 
 

N/A
N/A
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Local Dimming 
 

10
10

Local Dimming Video  

Local Dimming 
 

No
No

Backlight 
 

No Backlight
No Backlight
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SDR Brightness 
 

5.8
5.8

Real Scene 
 

183 cd/m²
190 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

201 cd/m²
182 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

200 cd/m²
187 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

200 cd/m²
188 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

200 cd/m²
190 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

171 cd/m²
182 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

177 cd/m²
172 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

191 cd/m²
178 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

192 cd/m²
181 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

193 cd/m²
184 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

164 cd/m²
177 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.011
0.003

Minimum Brightness 
 

29 cd/m²
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HDR Brightness 
 

7.2
7.1

EOTF  

LG 42 C2 OLED EOTF

VESA DisplayHDR Certification 
 

No Certification

Real Scene 
 

571 cd/m²
575 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

725 cd/m²
678 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

724 cd/m²
699 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

394 cd/m²
351 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

242 cd/m²
210 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

129 cd/m²
133 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

685 cd/m²
602 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

689 cd/m²
652 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

372 cd/m²
332 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

231 cd/m²
199 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

124 cd/m²
108 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.109
0.115
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Horizontal Viewing Angle 
 

8.5
8.5

Horizontal Viewing Angle Video  

Horizontal Chroma Graph  

LG 48 CX OLED Horizontal Chroma Graph
LG 42 C2 OLED Horizontal Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Left 
 

52°
44°

Color Washout From Right 
 

62°
47°

Horizontal Hue Graph  

LG 48 CX OLED Horizontal Hue Graph
LG 42 C2 OLED Horizontal Hue Graph

Color Shift From Left 
 

26°
28°

Color Shift From Right 
 

28°
28°

Horizontal Lightness Graph  

LG 48 CX OLED Horizontal Lightness Graph
LG 42 C2 OLED Horizontal Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Left 
 

61°
63°

Brightness Loss From Right 
 

61°
62°

Black Level Raise From Left 
 

70°
70°

Black Level Raise From Right 
 

70°
70°

Gamma Shift From Left 
 

56°
65°

Gamma Shift From Right 
 

57°
63°
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Vertical Viewing Angle 
 

9.0
8.9

Vertical Viewing Angle Video  

Vertical Chroma Graph  

LG 48 CX OLED Vertical Chroma Graph
LG 42 C2 OLED Vertical Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Below 
 

70°
49°

Color Washout From Above 
 

70°
50°

Vertical Hue Graph  

LG 48 CX OLED Vertical Hue Graph
LG 42 C2 OLED Vertical Hue Graph

Color Shift From Below 
 

26°
29°

Color Shift From Above 
 

28°
29°

Vertical Lightness Graph  

LG 48 CX OLED Vertical Lightness Graph
LG 42 C2 OLED Vertical Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Below 
 

69°
68°

Brightness Loss From Above 
 

68°
68°

Black Level Raise From Below 
 

70°
70°

Black Level Raise From Above 
 

70°
70°

Gamma Shift From Below 
 

59°
70°

Gamma Shift From Above 
 

59°
70°
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Gray Uniformity 
 

9.1
8.8

50% Uniformity Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED 50% Uniformity Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED 50% Uniformity Picture

50% Std. Dev. 
 

1.228%
0.803%

50% DSE 
 

0.095%
0.126%

5% Uniformity Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED 5% Uniformity Picture

5% Std. Dev. 
 

0.470%

5% DSE 
 

0.071%
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Black Uniformity 
 

10
10

Native Black Uniformity Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Native Black Uniformity Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Native Black Uniformity Picture

Native Std. Dev. 
 

0.109%
0.094%

Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming  

LG 48 CX OLED Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
LG 42 C2 OLED Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming

Std. Dev. w/ L.D. 
 

N/A
N/A
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Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration) 
 

6.1
8.2

Pre Calibration Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Pre Calibration Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Pre Calibration Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Pre Gamma Curve Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Pre Color Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Pre Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

Expert (Dark Room)
Game Optimizer

sRGB Gamut Area xy 
 

97.5%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 
 

4.72
4.18

Color Temperature (Avg.) 
 

5,840 K
6,180 K

Gamma (Avg.) 
 

2.28
2.12

Color dE (Avg.) 
 

3.53
2.60

Contrast Setting 
 

85
95

RGB Settings 
 

0-0-0
Warm 50

Gamma Setting 
 

2.2
2.2

Brightness Setting 
 

33
100

Measured Brightness 
 

103 cd/m²
186 cd/m²

Brightness Locked 
 

No
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Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration) 
 

9.5
9.0

Post Calibration Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Post Calibration Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Post Calibration Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Post Gamma Curve Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Post Color Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Post Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

Game (User)
Game Optimizer

sRGB Gamut Area xy 
 

96.3%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 
 

0.61
1.11

Color Temperature (Avg.) 
 

6,493 K
6,392 K

Gamma (Avg.) 
 

2.19
2.28

Color dE (Avg.) 
 

0.78
1.94

Contrast Setting 
 

85
85

RGB Settings 
 

High (2-0-1), Low (6-0-(-1))
High (-14, 2, -4), Low (0, 0, 7)

Gamma Setting 
 

2.2
2.2

Brightness Setting 
 

31
56

Measured Brightness 
 

97 cd/m²
103 cd/m²

ICC Profile 
 

Download
Show Text 

SDR Color Gamut 
 

8.5
9.0

sRGB Color Gamut Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED sRGB Color Gamut Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED sRGB Color Gamut Picture

sRGB Coverage xy 
 

94.6%
96.7%

sRGB Picture Mode 
 

Expert (Dark Room)
Game Optimizer

Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture

Adobe RGB Coverage xy 
 

73.8%
85.9%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode 
 

Expert (Dark Room)
Game Optimizer
Show Text 

SDR Color Volume 
 

8.9
9.7

sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture

sRGB In ICtCp 
 

97.1%
98.3%

sRGB Picture Mode 
 

Expert (Dark Room)
Game Optimizer

Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture

Adobe RGB In ICtCp 
 

80.8%
92.6%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode 
 

Expert (Dark Room)
Game Optimizer
Show Text 

HDR Color Gamut 
 

7.9
8.9

Wide Color Gamut 
 

Yes
Yes

DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture

DCI-P3 Coverage xy 
 

96.2%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode 
 

Game HDR
Game Optimizer

Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture

Rec. 2020 Coverage xy 
 

68.5%
69.3%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

Game HDR
Game Optimizer

DCI P3 xy 
 

88.3%
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HDR Color Volume 
 

7.1
7.4

DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

DCI-P3 In ICtCp 
 

80.7%
75.5%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode 
 

Game HDR
Game Optimizer

Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

Rec. 2020 In ICtCp 
 

60.8%
58.6%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

Game HDR
Game Optimizer
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Image Retention 
 

9.2

Image Retention Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Image Retention Picture

IR After 0 Min Recovery 
 

0.25%

IR After 2 Min Recovery 
 

0.06%

IR After 4 Min Recovery 
 

0.02%

IR After 6 Min Recovery 
 

0.00%

IR After 8 Min Recovery 
 

0.06%

IR After 10 Min Recovery 
 

0.02%
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Reflections 
 

9.2
9.3

Average Room  

LG 48 CX OLED Average Room
LG 42 C2 OLED Average Room

Average Room Off Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Average Room Off Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Average Room Off Picture

Bright Room Off Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Bright Room Off Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Bright Room Off Picture

Screen Finish 
 

Glossy
Glossy

Total Reflections 
 

1.3%
1.2%

Indirect Reflections 
 

0.1%
0.1%

Calculated Direct Reflections 
 

1.2%
1.0%
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Text Clarity 
 

7.0
7.0

ClearType On  

LG 48 CX OLED ClearType On
LG 42 C2 OLED ClearType On

ClearType Off  

LG 48 CX OLED ClearType Off
LG 42 C2 OLED ClearType Off

Pixel Type 
 

OLED
OLED

Pixels  

LG 48 CX OLED Pixels
LG 42 C2 OLED Pixels

Subpixel Layout 
 

WBGR
RWBG
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Gradient 
 

9.0
9.3

Gradient Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Gradient Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Gradient Picture

Color Depth 
 

10 Bit
10 Bit
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Color Bleed 
 

10

Color Bleed Horizontal  

LG 48 CX OLED Color Bleed Horizontal

Pixel Row Error 
 

0.002%

Color Bleed Vertical  

LG 48 CX OLED Color Bleed Vertical

Pixel Column Error 
 

0.009%
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Motion

Refresh Rate 
 

8.0

Native Refresh Rate 
 

120 Hz
120 Hz

Max Refresh Rate 
 

120 Hz
120 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP 
 

N/A

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI 
 

120 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit 
 

N/A

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit 
 

120 Hz
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Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) 
 

FreeSync 
 

Yes
Yes

G-SYNC 
 

Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)
Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)

VRR Maximum 
 

120 Hz
120 Hz

VRR Minimum 
 

< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz

VRR Supported Connectors 
 

HDMI
HDMI

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

FreeSync
Yes

Native 
 

120 Hz
120 Hz

Max Refresh Rate 
 

120 Hz
120 Hz

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

Yes
Show Text 

Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

9.9
9.8

Motion Blur Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Motion Blur Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table  

LG 48 CX OLED Response Time Table
LG 42 C2 OLED Response Time Table

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

No Overdrive
No Overdrive

Rise / Fall Time 
 

0.8 ms
0.3 ms

Total Response Time 
 

1.8 ms
1.8 ms

Overshoot Error 
 

0.8%
0.9%

Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time 
 

0.7 ms
0.4 ms

Worst 3 Total Response Time 
 

3.7 ms
8.3 ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error 
 

3.5%
6.9%
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Response Time @ 120Hz 
 

9.8

Motion Blur Picture  

LG 42 C2 OLED Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table  

LG 42 C2 OLED Response Time Table

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

No Overdrive

Rise / Fall Time 
 

0.3 ms

Total Response Time 
 

1.8 ms

Overshoot Error 
 

0.9%

Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time 
 

0.4 ms

Worst 3 Total Response Time 
 

8.3 ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error 
 

6.9%
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Response Time @ 60Hz 
 

10
9.7

Motion Blur Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Motion Blur Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table  

LG 48 CX OLED Response Time Table
LG 42 C2 OLED Response Time Table

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

No Overdrive
No Overdrive

Rise / Fall Time 
 

0.8 ms
0.5 ms

Total Response Time 
 

1.9 ms
2.8 ms

Overshoot Error 
 

0.4%
0.4%

Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time 
 

0.7 ms
0.5 ms

Worst 3 Total Response Time 
 

3.8 ms
16.4 ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error 
 

1.9%
3.6%
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Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

Backlight Strobing Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Backlight Strobing Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Backlight Strobing Picture

Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture

Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

Yes
Yes

Maximum Frequency 
 

120 Hz
60 Hz

Minimum Frequency 
 

60 Hz
60 Hz

Longest Pulse Width Brightness 
 

91 cd/m²

Shortest Pulse Width Brightness 
 

91 cd/m²

Pulse Width Control 
 

No

Pulse Phase Control 
 

No

Pulse Amplitude Control 
 

Yes

VRR At The Same Time 
 

No
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Image Flicker 
 

10
10

Backlight Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Backlight Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Backlight Picture

Flicker-Free 
 

No
No

PWM Dimming Frequency 
 

0 Hz
0 Hz
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Inputs

Input Lag 
 

9.3
8.4

Native Resolution @ Max Hz 
 

5.3 ms
5.3 ms

Native Resolution @ 120Hz 
 

5.3 ms

Native Resolution @ 60Hz 
 

13.0 ms
10.0 ms

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

6.8 ms

Variable Refresh Rate @ 60Hz 
 

14.8 ms

10 Bit HDR 
 

N/A

Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

13.7 ms
30.0 ms
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Resolution And Size 
 

9.0
8.8

Native Resolution 
 

3840 x 2160
3840 x 2160

Aspect Ratio 
 

16:9
16:9

Megapixels 
 

8.3 MP
8.3 MP

Pixel Density 
 

92 PPI
106 PPI

Measured Screen Diagonal 
 

48.0"
41.5"

Screen Area 
 

984 in²
734 in²
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PS5 Compatibility 
 

10

PS5 Compatibility Photo  

LG 42 C2 OLED PS5 Compatibility Photo

4k @ 120Hz 
 

Yes

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes

HDR 
 

Yes

VRR 
 

Yes
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Xbox Series X|S Compatibility 
 

10

XSX Compatibility Photo  

LG 42 C2 OLED XSX Compatibility Photo

4k @ 120Hz 
 

Yes

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes

HDR 
 

Yes

VRR 
 

Yes
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Inputs Photos  

Inputs 1  

LG 48 CX OLED Inputs 1
LG 42 C2 OLED Inputs 1

Inputs 2  

LG 48 CX OLED Inputs 2
LG 42 C2 OLED Inputs 2

Video And Audio Ports 
 

DisplayPort 
 

No
No

Mini DisplayPort 
 

No
No

HDMI 
 

4 (HDMI 2.1)
4 (HDMI 2.1)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

48Gbps (FRL 12x4)

DVI 
 

No
No

VGA 
 

No
No

Daisy Chaining 
 

No

3.5mm Audio Out 
 

1
1

HDR10 
 

Yes
Yes

3.5mm Audio In 
 

No

3.5mm Microphone In 
 

No
No

DisplayPort Out  

No

USB  

3 (USB 2.0)
3

USB C  

No
0

Digital Optical Audio Out  

1

Analog Audio Out RCA  

No

Power Supply  

Internal
Internal
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USB 
 

USB-A Ports 
 

3 (USB 2.0)
3

USB-A Rated Speed 
 

480Mbps (USB 2.0)

USB-B Upstream Port 
 

No

USB-C Ports 
 

No
0

USB-C Upstream 
 

No USB-C Ports

USB-C Rated Speed 
 

No USB-C Ports

USB-C Power Delivery 
 

No USB-C Ports

USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode 
 

No USB-C Ports

Thunderbolt 
 

No
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macOS Compatibility 
 

macOS Screenshot  

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Features

Additional Features 
 

Speakers 
 

Yes
Yes

RGB Illumination 
 

No
No

Multiple Input Display 
 

No
No

KVM Switch 
 

No

HDR10  

Yes
Yes
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On-Screen Display (OSD) 
 

OSD Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED OSD Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED OSD Picture
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Controls  

Controls Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED Controls Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED Controls Picture
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In The Box  

In The Box Picture  

LG 48 CX OLED In The Box Picture
LG 42 C2 OLED In The Box Picture
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LG 48 CX OLED

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