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LG CX Review

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Updated Jan 31, 2024 11:57 AM

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The LG CX OLED TV shatters assumptions that you need to be directly in front of it for the best picture. It’s unfortunate, then, that the TV is missing HDR10+ support. Still, it can handle anything from gaming to a candle-lit movie night.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The LG CX OLED TV is an entry-level model released in 2020. It sports a fantastic picture thanks to the wide range of color it can produce and fantastic 4K upscaling.

The LG OLED TV also has fabulous viewing angles, which makes it perfect for a large viewing party where everybody can watch TV from every angle without a muddled picture.

There is also a low risk of burn-in, considering the OLED screen. But this can be easily overcome by not pausing the TV on an image for too long.

Continue reading our LG CX OLED review to discover what top reviewers thought and don’t forget to check out the best TVs too!

Consensus

our Verdict

The LG CX OLED can handle whatever you throw at it, whether that’s gaming or a candle-lit movie night.

And while wide-viewing angles are usually a bane for most TVs, this one shatters all pre-determined assumptions that you need to be directly in front of it for the best picture.

Further, the TV also sports fantastic sound. It’s unfortunate, then, that the TV is missing HDR10+ support.

ReasonS to Buy

  • Fantastic Picture Quality
  • Amazing Sound
  • Fantastic Viewing Angles
  • Superb Contrast Ratio
  • 120Hz Refresh Rate

Reason to Avoid

  • Brightness Could Be Better
  • Risk of Burn-In
  • Missing HDR10+

LG CX Specs

Backlight TypeBacklight TypeNo
Display TypeOLED
HDMI Inputs4
HDMI TypeHDMI TypeHDMI 2.1
HDR FormatDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Max Resolution3840 x 2160 (4k)
Number of Audio ChannelsNumber of Audio Channels2.2
Panel TypePanel TypeOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz
Screen size48"
Smart PlatformSmart PlatformwebOS
Speaker OutputSpeaker Output40 Watts
Sync TechnologySync TechnologyG-Sync
VRRVRRYes

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    Expert Score

    91

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    True Score

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    Expert Scores

    • Rtings
      101.4

      Category Trust Rating

      88
      The LG CX is excellent overall. It’s fantastic for dark room viewing because it has… Read More

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    • CNET
      80.25

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    • Gamesradar
      70.77

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      100
      Near enough TV perfection, particularly for new-gen gamers. Read More

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