Real improvements include carbon-fiber construction for up to 47% lighter weight - the 65-inch version we reviewed weighs 37 pounds with its stand, compared to 72 pounds for the 65-inch C1 - as well as some additional tweaks to game mode and a new "always on" feature. In terms of picture quality, the two were basically identical, despite the fact that LG touts the new "Evo" panel on the C2. We side-by-side compared the C2 directly to last year's C1.
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The C2 is the first 2022 TV we've reviewed and it's superb, but right now the 2021 model is a better deal.
(The price shown below is for the 65-inch size.) Since the 2021 C1 currently remains on sale for hundreds less than the 2022 C2, we recommend getting the C1 instead. The newer version brings a couple of minor improvements, including lighter weight and a 42-inch size. We also reviewed the successor to the C1, the LG C2, and the two have essentially identical picture quality. This might be an instance where fans of a particular smart TV platform might want to purchase a streaming device separately. In general it feels like a hodgepodge with too much going on - most systems are simpler and easier to grasp. Below that is an app row and, farther down, sections devoted to inputs and particular streaming apps. The top two-thirds of the screen are devoted to the weather, setup tips, a search window and a Trending Now section with a random collection of TV shows and movies. But it has fewer apps and more, well, junk. It was revamped in 2021 and it now features a full-screen homepage, similar to what you get with a Roku, Fire TV or Google TV. One downside to the C1 is its WebOS smart TV platform.
The C1 comes in a wide variety of sizes as well, although the bigger models are really expensive.
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It also has the best gaming features, making it the perfect companion to an Xbox Series X or S, PlayStation 5 or both. It beats any non-OLED TV on this list, including the Samsung QN90A below, with its perfect black levels, unbeatable contrast and superb off-angle viewing. With picture quality as good as any TV we've ever tested and a price that's not too crazy, the LG C1 OLED TV is still our go-to pick for people who prioritize picture and are willing to pay for it. (The price shown below is for the 65-inch size.)Ģ022 outlook: TCL has yet to announce a successor for this TV. TCL also sells an 8K version of the 6-Series, but we don't think it's worth the extra money, as well as a Google-powered version that we have yet to review (although according to TCL its image quality is the same as this Roku version). This TV first came out in 2020 but is still a current model and remains our top choice. No TV we've ever tested offers this much picture quality for as little cash. It's also a solid choice for gamers, with a THX mode that combines low input lag and high contrast. It has an excellent image thanks to mini-LED tech and well-implemented full-array local dimming that helps it run circles around just about any other TV at this price. The TCL 6-Series Dolby Vision HDR TV pairs this operating system with an outstanding TV for a winning combination. It also features a content-agnostic platform that doesn't push any one media streaming service provider, like Amazon Prime Video or Apple, over another. Roku is one of our favorite streaming platforms because it has the most streaming app options, the simplest streaming platform interface and the best search. Here are our latest recommendations, and for TVs from last year ( many of which are our top picks) we've included a "2022 outlook" section with information on the new model. Our list below is arranged in order of which TVs provide the best picture for the money, but we also note how much we like (or dislike) the built-in smart TV system. That's why we don't consider a particular smart TV OS one of the top factors to consider when buying a new TV: Picture quality, size, price and connection features are all more important. That's because you can always "replace" the TV's built-in system with a good streaming device, most of which cost less than $50.
Our TV reviews consider smart TV systems, sure, but we think that picture quality for the money is more important when purchasing a new TV. These days, just about every new TV has some kind of smart platform built in, but it might not be as robust or easy to use as others on the market. This makes it easier to access shows and movies from services such as Netflix, Disney Plus and HBO Max. Roku, Amazon, and Google have all partnered with manufacturers to produce smart TVs including their streaming operating systems.
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