Good deal – The LG 48C1 “5 star” television at € 1,048.00

As every year, LG renews its range of Oled televisions. The LG C1 thus takes the place of the LG CX with some changes such as a new processor, a new interface or a completely revised remote control.

It’s flawless for the LG 48C1 – 48 inch (122 cm) version of the LG 55C1 we tested – which, like its predecessor, is one of the most successful TVs on the market. It displays a perfectly calibrated image in SDR and HDR, very wide viewing angles and infinite contrast. The surprise comes from the rising peak of brightness which rivals that of the LG G1 yet equipped with the Oled Evo panel. The LG 48C1 will suit both moviegoers and video game enthusiasts thanks to its flawless responsiveness and the integration of the functions essential to enjoy the latest game consoles (HDMI 2.1, 4K120, VRR). Certainly one of the best Oled TVs on the market.

Strong points

• Image quality.
• Excellent colorimetry in HDR.
• Peak luminosity on the rise (interest of the G1 model?)
• Filmmaker mode.
• Infinite contrast.
• Viewing angles.
• Always efficient α9 processor.
• Efficient Oled Motion Pro system.
• Responsiveness of Oled technology, excellent display delay.
• HDMI 2.1 compatibility (VRR, ALLM, eARC), FreeSync and G-Sync.
• Dolby Vision IQ.

Weak points

• Remote control not backlit.
• Peak brightness in HDR mode always lower than that of the best LCD TVs.

As an alternative

The LG 55B1 television – 55 inch (140 cm) version of the LG 65B1 we tested – displays very good picture quality, but a few details do not allow it to earn its fifth star. We think in particular of the peak of brightness a little more limited than on the other Oled models and a perfectible colorimetry in HDR. Competition is raging in the Oled segment and it is becoming more and more complicated to pull out of the game. However, with its more aggressive price, this model can be interesting if we compare it to a higher-end product that is brighter.