42-inch LG OLED TVs – Test Rankings

Last updated:
19/08/2026
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Review LG OLED C6 (WOLED) Main photo

Available screen sizes: 42”, 48”, 55”, 65”

Technology: WRGB OLED

Brand: LG

Verdict:

The LG C6 is a very successful evolution of one of the market’s most popular OLEDs. The TV itself hasn’t changed drastically compared with last year’s C5; the look is very similar, webOS offers comparable features, and gamers again get pretty much everything you’d expect from a modern TV. You can’t really complain, since the C5 was already a very complete device in that respect. The most important...

Rating

8.3/10

Movies and series in UHD quality

8.4

Classic TV, YouTube

8.8

Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

8.6

Gaming on console

9.4

TV as a computer monitor

8.6

Watching in bright light

6.6

Utility functions

8.4

Apps

9.1

Sound quality

7.0

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Review LG OLED C5 Main photo

Available screen sizes: 42”, 48”, 55”, 65”, 77”, 83”

Technology: WRGB OLED

Brand: LG

Verdict:

LG C5 is a very successful continuation, and in several aspects, even a step forward compared to last year's C4 model. The biggest change is the significantly higher brightness – for the first time in the history of the C series, the barrier of 1000 nits has been exceeded, which significantly improves the quality of HDR effects. Both movies and TV shows look more dynamic as a result, and bright sc...

Rating

8.2/10

Movies and series in UHD quality

8.5

Classic TV, YouTube

8.9

Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

8.6

Gaming on console

9.4

TV as a computer monitor

8.6

Watching in bright light

6.2

Utility functions

7.9

Apps

9.1

Sound quality

7.2

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Review LG OLED C4 Main photo

Available screen sizes: 42”, 48”, 55”, 65”, 77”, 83”

Technology: WRGB OLED

Brand: LG

Verdict:

LG C4 is a television that will likely have no competition in its price range for many users. Thanks to the wide options for purchase, it will appeal to those looking for a TV strictly for movies and series, as well as for gaming. The advanced WebOS system and a remote that works like a mouse will certainly make everyday use much easier and ensure that we will likely stick with this brand for a mu...

Rating

8.2/10

Movies and series in UHD quality

8.2

Classic TV, YouTube

8.8

Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

8.6

Gaming on console

9.3

TV as a computer monitor

8.6

Watching in bright light

5.7

Utility functions

8.9

Apps

9.1

Sound quality

7.5

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