OLED65C24LA
My telly for the next decade!…
19/05/2022 23:12
The LG OLED65C24LA is my first foray back into home AV kit that isn’t just something slightly above the budget offering. Having just ‘made do’ for the better part of the last decade, my kids are now that bit older, so I can (just about) trust them not to smash anything – plus, they’re on the games consoles even more than I am now, so I decided an investment for all our entertainment needs was in order.
Having run the rule over the much vaunted C1 from 2021, I was intrigued by the early talk of the C2 actually managing to be an improvement on its forerunner – not so much that you’d necessarily upgrade from one to the other, but for anyone who hasn’t upgraded their screen in the last five years, this was going to be a treat for the eyes!
And what a treat it is – moving from 50 to 65 inches, I knew my lounge was big enough for the screen once it was in place, but getting it there was quite the trick! Even though this display is incredibly light yet surprisingly solid, this size of panel is really just beyond the limits of manageable for one person to manoeuvre and position effectively. The good lady wife was on-hand to assist, albeit with hushed mumbles of ‘it’s too big’ – now it’s in pride of place, the screen sits perfectly in my field of view from my favoured seat.
But it’s a stunning looker wherever I sit – with patio doors to the north of the lounge and a large window to the south, I had been hoping that the talk of the C2 being able to handle reflections really well wasn’t just fluff – it’s not, whatever this filter or coating is, it’s incredible! Even with light pouring through the front blinds, it has to be a particularly static dark scene and for me to really go looking for the reflections before I notice anything off-putting.
I’ve kept my old soundbar plinth for now – it’s served me well for six years, it’s not the most full-featured but it still sounds good; that said, the pseudo-surround effects put out by the speakers on the C2 really were quite impressive and I probably will try it out more over time – just not when I’m playing back all my metal favourites that require that extra oomph in the bass department.
Fantastic remote and slick interface - the kids are already controlling by voice and pointer - apps are really snappy feeling, but I can’t help but wish I could cast direct to the C2.
Enjoyed loads of UHD football and 120hz gaming - like honey wearing silk, so smooth!
My telly for the next decade!
Zhgingaah
MARKET RASEN , Spojené království
Age: 43
Gender: Female