A Bright Idea

A Bright Idea, LG Brightness Booster works with our a9 processor and advanced picture algorithms to give you brighter picture. 1

Brains Worth Boasting About

Make the impossible possible with our latest 9 Gen5 AI Processor 4K, engineered exclusively for LG OLED to automatically adjust your settings to improve picture and sound qualities based on whatever you're watching.

Dazzling Darks, Luminous Lights

With no backlight to dull their impact, over 8 million self-lit pixels achieve deep blacks for crisp contrast, so you can see subtle details.

It's not just OLED. It's LG OLED.

Made for movie buffs, gamers and sports fanatics, our most popular OLED in our premium lineup of TVs has gotten even more impressive with brighter colors, a new, more advanced processor and a sleeker, slimmer bezel that won't go unnoticed

Bring Your Screen to Life

Watch your HDR content come to life with our Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, improving the picture by analyzing 5000 blocks across the screen to reveal every last detail

Watch Video

Bing-Worthy Streaming Starts Here

Find your faves fast with built-in access to Netflix, Prime Video, the Apple TV app, Disney+, HBO Max 4 and instant access to over 300+ free LG Channels** with everything from comedy to movies to sports.

The New League of Gaming

With the seamless addition of GeForce Now, 5 there's a whole cloud of games waiting for you to play. Rediscover games you love and find new favorites straight from your television.

Ask What You Want to Know

Get real-time information about actors and places featured on the TV show you're watching. 6

AI Sound Pro, Feel the Scene

Immerse yourself in the action as our 9 Gen 5 AI Processor up-mixes 2-channel audio into virtual 7.1.2 channel sound for a cinema-like experience every time.

Home Cinema, Just Add Popcorn

Get in the action the way directors intended with FILMMAKER MODE™*-and enhance every moment with Dolby Vision™ IQ and Dolby Atmos ** for the ultimate home theater experience.

Vast Size Range, Find Your Fit

Whether you need a display for your game cave or home cinema, with sizes from 42-inches to 83-inches, the ideal choice is waiting.

Style Worth Trying On

Designed slim and sleek with a new silver bezel so you can focus on the screen and nothing else-not to mention the new, lightweight composite-fiber material that takes a load off installation. 2

A Bright Idea A Bright Idea, LG Brightness Booster works with our a9 processor and advanced picture algorithms to give you brighter picture. 1

Brains Worth Boasting About Make the impossible possible with our latest 9 Gen5 AI Processor 4K, engineered exclusively for LG OLED to automatically adjust your settings to improve picture and sound qualities based on whatever you're watching.

Dazzling Darks, Luminous Lights With no backlight to dull their impact, over 8 million self-lit pixels achieve deep blacks for crisp contrast, so you can see subtle details.

It's not just OLED. It's LG OLED. Made for movie buffs, gamers and sports fanatics, our most popular OLED in our premium lineup of TVs has gotten even more impressive with brighter colors, a new, more advanced processor and a sleeker, slimmer bezel that won't go unnoticed

Bring Your Screen to Life Watch your HDR content come to life with our Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, improving the picture by analyzing 5000 blocks across the screen to reveal every last detail

Bing-Worthy Streaming Starts Here Find your faves fast with built-in access to Netflix, Prime Video, the Apple TV app, Disney+, HBO Max 4 and instant access to over 300+ free LG Channels** with everything from comedy to movies to sports.

The New League of Gaming With the seamless addition of GeForce Now, 5 there's a whole cloud of games waiting for you to play. Rediscover games you love and find new favorites straight from your television.

Ask What You Want to Know Get real-time information about actors and places featured on the TV show you're watching. 6

AI Sound Pro, Feel the Scene Immerse yourself in the action as our 9 Gen 5 AI Processor up-mixes 2-channel audio into virtual 7.1.2 channel sound for a cinema-like experience every time.

Home Cinema, Just Add Popcorn Get in the action the way directors intended with FILMMAKER MODE™*-and enhance every moment with Dolby Vision™ IQ and Dolby Atmos ** for the ultimate home theater experience.

Vast Size Range, Find Your Fit Whether you need a display for your game cave or home cinema, with sizes from 42-inches to 83-inches, the ideal choice is waiting.

Style Worth Trying On Designed slim and sleek with a new silver bezel so you can focus on the screen and nothing else-not to mention the new, lightweight composite-fiber material that takes a load off installation. 2

Features

OLED Evo
Refined Design
a9 Gen5 AI Processor 4K
Home Cinema (Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos / Filmmaker Mode)
Ultimate Gaming (G-SYNC compatible, FreeSync Premium, VRR. 4K @ 120Hz)

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED
E-Manual	Yes
Power Cable	Yes
Quick Start Guide	Yes
Remote	Yes
Remote Control Battery	Yes
AI TV (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE)
Amazon Alexa Compatible	Yes
Apple	Apple Airplay 2, Apple Homekit
Auto Genre Selection	Yes (Dolby HDR only)
Content Partners	Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu, iHeartRadio, Netflix, Paramount+, Peacock, Spotify, Youtube TV
Full Web Browser	Yes
Gallery Mode	Yes
Google Home Compatible	Yes
Home Dashboard	Yes
Intelligent Voice Recognition	Yes
LG Channels	Yes
ThinQ Smart Features	Yes
Magic Remote Control	Yes (Point, Click, Scroll, Voice)
Operating System	webOS
Sports Alert	Yes
Universal Remote Control	Yes (Auto Device Detection)
Voice Assistants	Google and Alexa Built-in (No separate device purchase necessary)
Who.Where.What?	Yes
AUDIO
AI Sound Pro / AI Sound	AI Sound Pro
Audio Codec	AAC, AC3 (Dolby Digital), AC4, apt-X (refer to manual), EAC3, HE-AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA
Bluetooth Surround Ready	Yes
Dolby Atmos	Yes
LG Sound Sync	Yes
Output Power	20 W
Speaker Direction	Down Firing
Speaker System	2.0 Channel
TV Sound Mode Share	Yes
WiSA Ready	Yes
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth® Support	Version 5.0
Digital Audio Output (Optical)	1 (side)
Ethernet Input	1 (side)
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)	eARC (HDMI 2)
HDMI Input (HDCP 2.2)	4 (side)
HDMI-CEC (Simplink)	Yes
Headphone Out	1 (side)
IP Control	Yes
Latest HDMI (4K @ 120Hz)	HDMI ports 1,2,3,4
RF Connection Input (Antenna/Cable)	1 (side)
RS-232C Input (Mini Jack)	1 (side)
Smart Phone Connectivity	Yes
TV Tuner	ATSC, Clear QAM
USB Ports (v 2.0)	3 (side)
Wi-Fi® Standard	Wi-Fi Certified 802.11ac
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHTS
TV Weight without Stand	21.6 lbs
Packaging Dimensions (WxHxD)	44.1" x 26" x 6"
Packaging Weight	28.4 lbs
Stand Width	28.3"
TV Dimensions with Stand (WxHxD)	36.7" x 22.7" x 6.7"
TV Dimensions without Stand (WxHxD)	36.7" x 21.3" x 1.6"
TV Weight with Stand	22.3 lbs
VESA Mounting (W x H)	300 x 200
GAMING
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)	Yes
Cloud Gaming	Nvidia GeForce Now
FreeSync Premium™	Yes
LG Game Optimizer	Yes
G-SYNC Compatible	Yes
HGiG	Yes
Response Time	<1 ms
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)	Yes
HOME CINEMA
Dolby Vision IQ	Yes
Filmmaker Mode	Yes
Magic Explorer	Yes
Next Picks	Yes
PICTURE (PANEL)
100% Color Accuracy	Yes
Billion Rich Colors	Yes
Color Fidelity 100%	Yes
Dimming Technology	Pixel Level Dimming
Display Resolution	4K Ultra HD (3,840 x 2,160)
Display Type	Self-Lighting OLED Display
Intense Color (Wide Color Gamut)	Yes
Perfect Black	Yes
Wide Viewing Angle	Yes
PICTURE (PROCESSING)
AI Picture	AI Picture Pro
HDR (High Dynamic Range)	Cinema HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG) Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro
Picture Processor	9 Gen 5 AI Processor 4K
Refresh Rate	120Hz Native
Upscaling	AI 4K Upscaling
POWER
Annual Power Consumption	TBD
Power Supply (Voltage, Hz)	AC 120V, 50/60Hz
Standby Power Consumption	Under 0.5W
WARRANTY
Limited Warranty	1 Year Parts & Labor
UPC	195174029169

Quick Specs

Appearance
Type: OLED TV
Dimensions
Width: 36.7"
Height: 22.7"
Depth: 6.7"
Features
Energy Star Rated: No
Size
Screen Size: 42"
WiFi Connected: Yes

Specifications Sheet

Energy Guide

Owner's Manual English 2,717K 11/30/2022

Quick Setup Guide English 11,206K 09/09/2022

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4.7 out of 5

95% of reviewers recommend this product.

Great features for streaming

patsyemd 11/26/2023

My son gave me the LG tv for my birthday Im so pleased that he insisted. Lovely picture. Really very SMART television
Originally posted on lg.com

Yes, I recommend this product

OLED 42

Saylor89 11/3/2023

The colors and picture quality on this 42 OLED are AMAZING Im really glad I made the purchase.
Originally posted on lg.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Incentivized Review

Super SUPER Product with Great Features.

Scott1947 10/13/2023

We purchased a LG-OLED several years ago love it and purchased a new 42 LG-OLED. We just love it Great purchase GREAT Product
Originally posted on lg.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Fantastic picture quality especially in our sunroo

Scott1947 9/24/2023

Very very satisfied with the quality and various features. We purchased this 42 C2 based upon our satisfaction with our 65 LG-OLED we purchased several years ago.
Originally posted on lg.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Displeased 2 9/7/2023

Right now have to rate low. Having issues with HDMI ports all going out finally emailed the President of LG to get something done. Now waiting on technician to replace the motherboard? TV is under a year old under warranty. Should have just sent a new TV.
Originally posted on lg.com

No, I do not recommend this product

PERFECT

Zodo 9/6/2023

Performs well with my ps5 laptop and nvidia shield all together
Originally posted on lg.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Incentivized Review

Yes Id buy this again

Driving 8/26/2023

Nice picture easy to set up. I would buy again. Small complaint is all the adds on the Home Screen
Originally posted on lg.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Fantastic picture color quality and image depth

Crawdad 65 8/24/2023

Excellent choice for a 42 television. The picture is outstanding with very vivid colors. The blue color range really pops and the display has great depth to the images. The sound from the tv speakers is solid. A sound bar would probably help improve the sound quality.
Originally posted on lg.com

Yes, I recommend this product

new driver problem 03.33.65

rajagame 8/24/2023

LG C2 new update driver problem 03.33.65. my tv blank lg app store cannot open bug. bug on timer tv automatic. wifi problem. plz fix rajagame
Originally posted on lg.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Incentivized Review

Great picture Intolerable interface

Srw619 8/17/2023

This was a great purchase and while the picture is a fast step ahead of my prior TV I was a bit surprised at the limited I/O options and the disappointing WebOS interface LG offers. Its particularly discouraging that some features require an account to be set up and that ads are present. The 4 stars are for picture quality which could be better but for the price is fine. The missing star is for my other complaints.
Originally posted on lg.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Incentivized Review

Great Features

aramz 8/10/2023

I am very happy with my new TV It has great features and sharp vivid colors
Originally posted on lg.com

Yes, I recommend this product

This TV is Amazing

Darnell M 7/26/2023

I bought this TV primarily for playing my PS5 XBOX Series X and I couldnt have picked a better TV for the small space Im staying in currently. The smart features especially being able to watch Netflix at night is great I get Dolby Vision and all the features like the bigger oleds.
Originally posted on lg.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Incentivized Review

So Far Excellent as a Monitor

M2 Studio Monitor 7/25/2023

I bought this specifically to use as a monitor with my M2 Mac Studio. Since the M2 Studio now has HDMI 2.1 it compliments this TV wonderfully. This is now my fourth LG OLED Three have been great one was nothing but problems. So far I am utterly in love with the picture quality the pure blacks and the extra real estate this TV affords me. I have a gaming PC that is also connected and it looks amazing.
Originally posted on lg.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Kathy10001 7/5/2023

I havent really had much time to watch the TV since I bought it but the picture looks great. The sound is not as good as I had hoped. Even when I turn the volume up it doesnt see to change the actual volume much from the lower settings.
Originally posted on lg.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Bomb

Bob275678 7/4/2023

Works horrible with Verizon Fios. Sound also sucks.
Originally posted on lg.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Tanners oled 7/1/2023

Gotten a chance with it for a month now and I can say without a doubt I do not regret my purchase for the size the picture quality is the best Ive ever owned awesome for videogames one happy OLED owner
Originally posted on lg.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Incentivized Review

Great Display

KDice 6/26/2023

Very impressed with quality. Sleek looking and integrated Alexa makes setting the sleep timer and shutting off effortless.
Originally posted on lg.com

Yes, I recommend this product

First OLED TV

APerkins 6/26/2023

The Cyndaquil 6/10/2023

Sideshow Pat 6/7/2023

I thought 42 would be too much size for a desk but its incredible. Great picture great warranty. I had a defect after a few months and LG sent a guy out to replace the screen at no charge. 120Hz is enough for now because I do supersampling but Im looking for LG to come out with an UltraGear version that is glossy and at least 144Hz. Matte finishes on gaming monitors rob image quality at an astounding level and gloss isnt an issue because blinds and curtains. Besides the fact I mostly game at night. There are third party apps that make using this TV as a monitor tolerable but it doesnt have the built-in coding to use Windows signals to go into standby etc natively. The feet that come with it are great in that they are part of the cable routing but they are non adjustable so on my desk it leaned backwards and I used my 3D printer and some pieces of double sided tape to make a prop that goes from my wall into the slot molded into the back of the TV. Now it sits level but a gaming monitor would have an adjustable stand and this wouldnt be necessary. Please come out with a glossy UltraGear version or make C series TVs faster add DisplayPort? and give the 42 an adjustable stand and a true PC mode
Originally posted on lg.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Incentivized Review

Love the colors of my new LG tv

Phyllis Ferguson 6/5/2023

I purchased this new LG tv in April and just love the brightness and exquisite colors
Originally posted on lg.com

Yes, I recommend this product

LG LG C2 42 INCH CLASS 4K OLED EVO is the best

Jim GA 5/30/2023

We have a large home entertainment unit and needed to replace an older 40 LED TV. The space for the TV limits the screen size we can use. We were very happy to find the LG LG C2 42 INCH CLASS 4K OLED EVO W/ THINQ AI. It fits like a glove and since LG has a very tiny frame we were able to increase the screen size. The picture is awesome The viewing angle lets anyone sitting at the side see the same quality we see straight on. It apps included work very quick and we enjoy them.
Originally posted on lg.com

Yes, I recommend this product

OLED Rules

ChadGville 5/25/2023

I will tell you how much I love this TV. A guest in my house knocked it over and broke the screen. Without hesitation I went out and bought another one. Guess whos not allowed in my house anymore.
Originally posted on lg.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Bobtowsefrontiernet 4/12/2023

Have had this LG 42OLED for over three weeks now and still cant watch it. DISH service tech was here on 3/29/23 to set it up. I was not at home and my 89 year old wife knows very llittle about setup. After he was gone I tried to get the set to work - no luck. Now we cant get the service tech back. Bummer.
Originally posted on lg.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Incentivized Review

Extraordinary picture

Office OLED42C2PUA 4/5/2023

I bought this tv to use mostly as a gaming monitor for my pc. Killer frame rates glorious picture and color
Originally posted on lg.com

Yes, I recommend this product

OLED marvel

Gary Vol 3/20/2023

Very pleased with 42 OLED TV. Picture is very sharp with great contest and bright colors. The zero edge is nice to give you more picture
Originally posted on lg.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Great sound and pictureBut

Jim Va 3/14/2023

Purchased this set one month ago. We love the picture clarity brightness even in a light room and colors. Stunning contrasts and depth. And the sound is clear with a variety of settings for any taste and/ or application. But one big con is the intermittent blackouts that occur every evening while watching cable and/or prime video Netflix etc. The picture goes black fir 2-4 seconds then comes back on. Ive tried LG customer service starting with the BOT and proceeding to an automated chat room which didnt help.Dont want to return the tv BUT dont want to be stuck later with this problem reoccurring. Frustrated that LG doesnt have a phone-in customer service for situations like this. Love this TV when it isnt blacking out.HELP
Originally posted on lg.com

Yes, I recommend this product

LG C2 42 Inch Class 4K OLED evo w/ ThinQ AI

Great features for streaming

OLED 42

Super SUPER Product with Great Features.

Fantastic picture quality especially in our sunroo

PERFECT

Yes Id buy this again

Fantastic picture color quality and image depth

new driver problem 03.33.65

Great picture Intolerable interface

Great Features

This TV is Amazing

So Far Excellent as a Monitor

Just beautiful.

Great picture in smaller 43 TV

Love it

Great TV but sound is poor

Bomb

Great Display

First OLED TV

Great Monitor for Work

Great TV

oled great picture

The best picture I have ever seen on a TV

Still learning about the TV

Great as a PC monitor for 4K HDR gaming

Fantastic Display

OLED42 Smart TV

Best picture Ive had 4 gaming and movies

Best TV so far.

lg C2 - crisp blacks

The Best Thing Until An LG Glossy Gaming Monitor

Love the colors of my new LG tv

LG LG C2 42 INCH CLASS 4K OLED EVO is the best

OLED Rules

Great TV with some issues

Great picture

Nice TV

Received the TV as a Christmas Present. I love it

impressed with the versatility of this tv

Excellent TV

This is a purchase that I have needed.

Crazy and amazing

Just incredible

perfect tv

Frustrating experience

Extraordinary picture

OLED marvel

Great sound and pictureBut