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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 Type | No |
| Display Type | OLED | |
| HDMI Inputs | 4 | |
 | HDMI Type | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDR Format | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | |
| Max Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4k) | |
 | Number of Audio Channels | 2.2 |
 | Panel Type | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | |
| Screen size | 48" | |
 | Smart Platform | webOS |
 | Speaker Output | 40 Watts |
 | Sync Technology | G-Sync |
 | VRR | Yes |
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101.4Category Trust Rating
88The LG CX is excellent overall. It’s fantastic for dark room viewing because it has… Read MoreBy:
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