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LG OLED Evo 42C2 (OLED42C2PSA) review

Semi-gloss finish. 42inch screen. Priced at $2395.

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$2395
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F
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Energy star rating View more details.

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4.5
Warranty (years) View more details.

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1
Country of origin View more details.

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Indonesia
Display size (in) View more details.

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42
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106
DisplayPort
No
HDMI 2.1
Yes
USB-C
No
Remote control
Monitor stand options
Fixed
Speakers
Yes
Audio in
No
Audio out
Screen resolution (px) View more details.

The majority of monitors deliver a resolution of 3840 x 2160 also called 4K or Ultra High Definition (UHD) which is an improvement over HD or a resolution of 1920 x 1080.

3840 x 2160
Screen finish
Semi-gloss
Curved
No
Contrast ratio
ns
Brightness level
Ambient light sensor
Response time
Refresh rate
120
Frame thickness
HDMI inputs View more details.

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4
USB 2 input rear
3
USB type
USB 2.0
Dimensions (mm, HxWxD) View more details.

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935 x 580 x 170
Weight (kg) View more details.

Weight of the monitor, including the stand.

9.3
Headphone output View more details.

A headphone output can be a handy option when gaming or on a video call.

Supplied cables
Website
lg.com/au
Mirror or casting support
Yes
KVM switching View more details.

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No
High Dynamic Range (HDR) support View more details.

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Dolby Vision; HDR10
Digital audio TOSLINK optical outputs View more details.

This connection (a small black plug with a small red laser light) streams digital audio from your monitor.

Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Wi-Fi View more details.

Useful for internet access when you can't get a network cable connection from the router to the TV.

5
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