LG · OLED
OLED C1
LG's 2021 4K OLED TV series, offered in five sizes from 48 to 83 inches, with the α9 Gen4 AI Processor 4K, webOS 6.0 and four HDMI 2.1 ports for 4K 120Hz gaming.
Model history · 6 models, 2016–2021
- Sizes
- 48–83″
- Panel
- OLED
- Refresh
- 120 Hz
- HDR
- Dolby Vision
- HDMI 2.1
- 4 of 4
- Software
- webOS
What reviewers say
Both reviewers praise the rich picture, upscaling and extensive gaming support, while noting that the G1 is brighter. TechRadar criticised reflections and reddish faces; Tech Advisor highlighted limited control over webOS recommendations. Both found the sound usable, though TechRadar needed dialogue adjustments. These are launch-era assessments, with TechRadar later noting discounted C1 and CX alternatives.
From techradar.com and techadvisor.com
Specifications
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- Panel
- OLED
- Panel detail
- Self-lit OLED with pixel dimming
- Resolution
- 3840 × 2160 (4K)
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- HDR formats
- Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
- HDR extras
- Dolby Vision IQ and Dynamic Tone Mapping
- Picture processing
- AI Picture Pro, Face Enhancing, AI Upscaling, AI Genre Selection and AI Brightness Control
- Picture modes
- 9 modes, including Filmmaker, Cinema, Game and ISF Expert Bright Room and Dark Room
- Motion handling
- OLED Motion Pro
Sizes
- Sizes
- 48, 55, 65, 77, 83″
- Largest size
- 83″
Gaming
- HDMI ports
- 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
- Variable refresh rate
- HDMI VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible
- Auto low latency mode
- Yes
- HDMI detail
- Four HDMI ports with 4K 120Hz, VRR and ALLM; eARC on HDMI 2
- Game features
- G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Compatible, HGiG and Game Optimiser
Smart TV and sound
- Smart TV platform
- webOS
- Processor
- α9 Gen4 AI Processor 4K
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- eARC
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Speaker detail
- LG UK lists 40 W, 2.2 channels for the 65″ OLED65C14LB
- Audio features
- AI Sound Pro virtual 5.1.2 up-mix, AI Acoustic Tuning, Clear Voice Pro and Bluetooth Surround Ready
- Voice assistants
- Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa
- Casting
- Apple AirPlay 2 and Apple HomeKit
- Software updates
- webOS 6.0 at launch
- TV tuners
- UK OLED65C14LB has DVB-T2/T, DVB-C and DVB-S2; 2 RF inputs and CI+ 1.4
- USB
- 3 × USB
- Ethernet
- Ethernet port
- Optical audio out
- Optical digital audio output; UK OLED65C14LB also has a shared headphone/line output
Design and power
- Size
- UK 65″ OLED65C14LB without stand 1449 × 830 × 46.9 mm; with stand 1449 × 862 × 251 mm, 32.6 kg
- Stand
- UK 65″ OLED65C14LB footprint 998 × 251 mm
- VESA pattern
- UK 65″ OLED65C14LB 300 × 200 mm
- Power use
- Under 0.5 W standby
- In the box
- Magic Remote MR21N, 2 AA batteries and attached power cable
Sizes
| Size | Model | Weight without stand |
|---|---|---|
| 48″ | – | – |
| 55″ | – | – |
| 65″ | OLED65C14LB | 24 kg |
| 77″ | – | – |
| 83″ | – | – |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K 120Hz, VRR and ALLM
- Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Atmos and Filmmaker Mode
- G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync and Game Optimiser
Cons
- No HDR10+ support
- No size below 48″
Closest rivals
Model | Sizes | Panel | Refresh | HDR | HDMI 2.1 | Software | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55–83″ | OLED | 120 Hz | Dolby Vision | 2 of 4 | Google TV | 2021 | |
| 48–83″ | OLED, QD-OLED | 144 Hz | HDR10+ | 4 of 4 | Tizen | Mar 2024 | |
| 42–83″ | OLED, QD-OLED | 144 Hz | HDR10+ | 4 of 4 | Tizen | May 2025 |
Previous model: OLED CX. Newer model: OLED evo C2.
Sources
- lg.com/uk/tvs/oled-tv/oled65c14lb
- lg.com/us/newsroom/media-entertainment/lg-usa-begins-rollout-of-2021-oled-tv-li…
- techradar.com/reviews/lg-c1-oled-tv-oled65c1
- techadvisor.com/article/722294/lg-c1-oled-2021-review.html
- lg.com/us/tvs/lg-oled65c1pub-oled-4k-tv
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