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A detailed review of the new 2023 42” C3 OLED display from LG, considering it for desktop monitor use. Including a comparison with last year’s C2 model. Is it better and is it worth upgrading or buying over the old model?
Testing performed using Portrait CalMAN Ultimate: www.portrait.com/
Disclaimer: Any pricing information shown or mentioned in this video was accurate at the time of video production, and may have since changed
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
02:06 What's new for 2023
06:03 Gaming
10:06 Features
12:55 Default Setup
15:30 Optimal default mode and sRGB mode
18:29 Calibrated results
19:30 Brightness, ABL
22:26 OLED care features and ASBL
24:31 Office and general use
27:44 HDR
32:58 Conclusion and wrap-up
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