Every other monitor is DEAD to me - LG CX OLED 48"
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Linus dives into LG’s 48 inch CX OLED, exploring whether a giant TV can double as a high-end gaming monitor. He opens by noting the prior confusion between what counts as a monitor and what counts as a TV, and explains how LG has marketed the C10 48 as a gaming productivity device. The video then examines practical use cases, from viewing distance to pixel density, and discusses how close one can sit before pixels become discernible. He compares the OLED panel's near-instant pixel transitions with a high refresh LCD, using a high-speed camera to visualize the refresh process and blur. Throughout, Linus weighs the tradeoffs of using a TV panel for gaming and productivity, including burn-in risk and Xbox Series X / PS5 HDR at 4K 120 Hz. He provides actionable takeaways on input lag, motion handling, and the benefits of OLED image quality versus LCD refresh rates, all while evaluating ergonomic and connectivity concerns. Finally, he weighs value considerations at around $1,500, noting compromises such as color accuracy in game mode and the potential need to switch between modes for different tasks, and he teases upcoming tests with next-gen consoles to follow in a future video.
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Questions answered
- What is the LG CX 48’s primary use case according to the video?
- The video treats the LG CX 48 as a gaming monitor and productivity display, capable of 4K 120 Hz with HDMI 2.1 and strong OLED image quality.
- How does the OLED 48 compare with a high-end LCD gaming monitor in the video?
- The OLED 48 offers faster pixel response and superior motion clarity, while the LCD can achieve higher raw refresh rates like 360 Hz, leading to smoother motion in certain scenarios.