For anyone in the market for a new 4K TV, we have some good news, plus some potentially even better news. First the good news: all sizes of the LG C2 TVs are available. That’s the latest model in LG’s phenomenal C-series, which has been our favorite TV for the past two years running.
Now for the potentially even better news. You can get many sizes of the the LG C1 (last year’s model, which remains one of the best televisions ever made) for all-time low prices. If you could use a new TV, you really can't go wrong here.
Best Deals on an LG C1 OLED TV
- 48" LG C1 – $796.99 – ($700 less than C2)
- 55" LG C1 – $1,096.99 – ($700 less than C2)
- 65" LG C1 – $1,596.99 – ($500 less than C2)
- 77" LG C1 – $2,596.99 – ($700 less than C2)
- 83" LG C1 – $3,996.99 – ($1,300 less than C2)
Since the two C1 and C2 are very close in terms of features (see below for details), that's quite a premium you're paying for the latest model. Not saying it's not worth the premium if you can afford it. But it's worth considering going with the C1 considering the price difference.
Where to Buy the LG C2
You can't go wrong with the C2, if you want the latest and greatest. It's available now in most sizes, with the notable exception of the 42-inch model some people may be interested in particularly to use as a PC monitor. That said, the C2 is brand new and thus not on sale. I wouldn’t expect to see a deal on the C2s anytime soon.
LG C1 vs. LG C2
So what do you get in the C2 that you don’t in the C1? Not too much, frankly. In the models 55-inches and up, you get a new display that's 20% brighter than in the C1, and also lighter (weight-wise). Powering the C2 is a new fifth generation of the Alpha a9 processor, while the C1 uses a gen-4 processor. And while both models have four HDMI 2.1 ports, the C2’s support the full 48Gbps bandwidth, while the C1’s max out at 40Gbps.
Personally, I’m still rocking an LG CX from 2020, and it still looks absolutely gorgeous. I don’t see myself upgrading to a new model anytime soon.
Chris Reed is a deals expert and commerce editor for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.