LG · OLED
OLED C9
A 2019 4K OLED series with the α9 Gen2 processor, Dolby Vision, HDMI 2.1 and 40 W speakers, in 55, 65 and 77-inch sizes.
Model history · 4 models, 2016–2019
- Sizes
- 55–77″
- Panel
- OLED
- Refresh
- 120 Hz
- HDR
- Dolby Vision
- HDMI 2.1
- 4 of 4
- Software
- webOS
What reviewers say
Both reviews praise natural colours, deep blacks, detail and improved sound. Trusted Reviews finds it responsive for gaming, while What Hi-Fi? highlights the balance and clarity of the picture. Brightness, motion and detail at the darkest extremes leave room for improvement, and the settings menus can be complicated.
From trustedreviews.com and whathifi.com
Specifications
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- Panel
- OLED
- Resolution
- 3840 × 2160 (4K)
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- HDR formats
- Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
- HDR extras
- Advanced HDR by Technicolor also supported
- Picture processing
- AI Picture, AI Brightness, 4K Upscaler and dynamic tone mapping
- Motion handling
- Native 120Hz (Trusted Reviews). Original UK sheets retain the launch wording that 4K HFR via HDMI would be enabled by update.
Sizes
- Sizes
- 55, 65, 77″
- Largest size
- 77″
Gaming
- HDMI ports
- 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
- Variable refresh rate
- HDMI VRR, G-Sync Compatible
- Auto low latency mode
- Yes
- HDMI detail
- Four HDMI 2.1 inputs, one rear and three side; eARC on HDMI 2
- Game features
- HDMI VRR and ALLM. G-Sync Compatible was a post-launch update; LG's November 2019 rollout began in North America, followed by Europe and other regions, so firmware availability differed by country.
Smart TV and sound
- Smart TV platform
- webOS
- Processor
- α9 Gen2 Intelligent Processor
- Speakers
- 40 W, 2.2 channels
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- eARC
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Audio features
- Dolby Atmos, AI Sound, Clear Voice III and DTS decoding
- Casting
- Apple AirPlay 2; introduced through a post-launch update
- Software updates
- Launch webOS 4.5. Release year is conservative because LG's Australian launch table schedules 55″ and 65″ for March and 77″ for April, while the surrounding text says the range starts in April. The US schedule gives April for 55″ and 65″ and May for 77″; these schedules do not establish a single actual first shipping day.
- USB
- Three USB ports, two rear and one side
- Ethernet
- Ethernet LAN port
- Optical audio out
- Optical digital audio output; headphone output also fitted
Design and power
- Size
- Without stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1228 × 706 × 46.9 mm; 65″ 1449 × 830 × 46.9 mm; 77″ 1722 × 991 × 56 mm
- Stand
- Stand width: 55″ and 65″ 998 mm; 77″ 1189 mm
- VESA pattern
- 55″ and 65″: 300 × 200 mm; 77″: 400 × 200 mm
- In the box
- MR19 Magic Remote, two AA batteries and attached power cable
Sizes
| Size | Model | Weight without stand |
|---|---|---|
| 55″ | OLED55C9PLA | 18.9 kg |
| 65″ | OLED65C9PLA | 25.2 kg |
| 77″ | OLED77C9PLA | 29.9 kg |
Pros and cons
Pros
- OLED pixel dimming
- Four HDMI 2.1 inputs
- Dolby Vision, VRR and ALLM
Cons
- No HDR10+ support
- G-Sync compatibility required a post-launch firmware update
Closest rivals
Model | Sizes | Panel | Refresh | HDR | HDMI 2.1 | Software | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65–77″ | OLED | – | HDR10, HLG | 0 of 4 | my Home Screen | Jun 2017 | |
| 55–77″ | OLED | 120 Hz | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | 2 of 4 | my Home Screen | 2022 | |
| 55–77″ | OLED | 120 Hz | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | 2 of 4 | my Home Screen | Aug 2023 |
Previous model: OLED C8. Newer model: OLED CX.
Sources
- lg.com/uk/tvs/oled-tv/oled55c9pla
- lg.com/uk/tvs/oled-tv/oled65c9pla
- lg.com/uk/tvs/oled-tv/oled77c9pla
- lg.com/au/about-lg/press-and-media/upgrade-your-entertainment-in-2019-lg-introd…
- lg.com/us/newsroom/media-entertainment/lg-usa-reveals-pricing-availability-of-c…
- lg.com/global/newsroom/news/media-entertainment-solution/lg-oled-tvs-to-receive…
- trustedreviews.com/reviews/lg-oled55c9
- whathifi.com/reviews/lg-oled65c9pla
Photo: LG official UK 65-inch C9 front image with stand, hosted in the 55-inch gallery
