Our take on the LG OLED42C51LA

The LG OLED42C51LA is a 42-inch 4K OLED TV built on LG's self-lit OLED panel, so each pixel makes its own light and blacks go fully dark. It runs at 100 Hz with HDR support, which keeps sport and fast motion smooth, and it runs webOS with the usual streaming apps. Connections cover HDMI, USB, CI+, optical and LAN, and the CI+ slot plus hotel-style setup make it a fit for short-stay apartments, hotel rooms and waiting areas. Against LCD rivals at this size it wins on contrast and viewing angles; the trade-off is OLED's lower peak brightness in bright rooms and the risk of static logos burning in over long, fixed displays.

Best forHotel rooms and short-stay apartmentsWaiting rooms and reception areasSmall living rooms and bedroomsBuyers who want deep blacks and wide viewing angles

Pros

Self-lit OLED panel with true black levels
100 Hz refresh for smooth sport and news
Wide viewing angles, good for rooms with seats off-center
webOS with major streaming apps built in
CI+ slot and LAN for hotel and project setups
Compact 42-inch size fits small rooms

What reviewers say

4.3 / 550 ratings

Owners of LG's 42-inch OLED praise the picture, especially the blacks and the smooth 100 Hz motion, and many buy it as a second or bedroom TV. Complaints center on brightness in bright rooms and on the risk of burn-in with static content.

What people mention

Picture qualityPraisedOwners say the OLED panel gives deep blacks and realistic color.
MotionPraisedThe 100 Hz panel is described as smooth for sport and fast scenes.

Questions and answers

Is the LG OLED42C51LA good for a bright room?

It is best in rooms where you can control the light. OLED blacks are excellent, but peak brightness is lower than bright LCD sets, so direct sun or strong lamps wash the picture out.

Can it burn in?

OLED pixels can wear unevenly if the same static logo or ticker sits on screen for hours every day. Mixed viewing and the built-in screen-care features reduce the risk.

What is the refresh rate?

The panel runs at 100 Hz, which keeps sport, news tickers and fast motion smooth.

What connections does it have?

It has HDMI, USB, CI+, optical and LAN. The CI+ slot and LAN suit hotel and project installations.

Is 42 inches big enough?

It suits bedrooms, hotel rooms and small living rooms. For a main room with seats several meters back, a larger screen is usually better.

What do buyers say about the LG OLED42C51LA?

Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 50 ratings.

LG OLED42C51LA

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$795.22last seen Nov 12

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