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I previously ordered a 55” version of the previous model, the LG OLED55CXPUA, and was incredibly satisfied. Shortly after purchasing that, the TV in my living room died and I was forced to look for a larger display to replace the 70” Samsung that had been there for a few years. I ultimately settled between the LG OLED65CXPUA and the LG OLED65C1PUB as I had enjoyed great picture quality, response times, and smart functionality with the 55” model of the CX, and the CX 65 was significantly cheaper than the 65 C1. I ultimately opted for the C1 and I’m very happy that I did.
Starting with the picture, the C1 seems to manage a much higher brightness, which is great for helping offset some of the reflections from the windows in my living room. Reflection handling in general is better; I don’t know if the coating changed or not, but even off the display seems to do a better job at handling lighting. As a result, you can enjoy similar longevity at a higher brightness, or you can dial the brightness back, still enjoy great contrast, and prolong the life of the display.
Moving on to smart functionality, I originally intended on using an Xbox to handle streaming services, but LG’s baked-in apps do a pretty solid job on their own. I mainly stick to Hulu, Spotify, and YouTube, so your mileage may vary if you use other apps, but they have been solid and performed well, so well in fact that the ever-so-slightly slower CX 55 I now have in the office seems much slower than it actually is. My favorite functionality has been the ability to mirror my PC and Apple devices to the display wirelessly; being able to throw a stream, website, or photos up quickly has been something I previously had to use my Xbox to accomplish and is now much more simple.
My one complaint is that the remote changed between previous generations and this one, and not for the better. It is a glossy plastic almost all the way around, except for the button housing, and collects fingerprints and subtle surface scratches immediately. I use a universal remote, so mine has not been used much, yet it is still perpetually dirty and has somehow acquired in the limited use that it has seen.
As for gaming, this TV SLAPS. The high refresh rate (for a TV), coupled with ultra-low response times and high resolution make this one of the best, if not the best, gaming display I’ve ever used. I wouldn’t (and don’t) use this for PC gaming, instead relying on an Xbox Series X, and it is the perfect pairing for it.
Overall this TV is rather expensive for its size, but it is 100% worth it. If the next generation comes and has LG’s 2nd Gen OLED panel, I would opt for that, but until that panel makes its way to the C-series, this is THE 65” TV to buy.
| Brand Name | LG |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 71.9 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 57 x 9.9 x 33.9 inches |
| Item model number | OLED65C1PUB |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Color Name | Black |
| Special Features | α9 Gen 4 AI Processor 4K with AI Picture Pro/Sound Pro; Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos; webOS and ThinQ AI with Magic Remote |
| Speaker Type | 2.2 Channel |
| Item Weight | 71.9 Pounds |
| Standing screen display size | 64.5 Inches |
