LG has significantly improved the display brightness of the OLED panel in the C5 and is currently the best choice for home cinema fans with a limited budget.
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LG OLED42C57LA
42", C5, OLED, 4K, 2025Currently out of stock
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The LG OLED42C57LA is a state-of-the-art 4K OLED TV equipped with advanced technology to provide an unparalleled viewing experience. With a screen diagonal of 42 inches and a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, this television delivers sharp images and vibrant colors. The A9 Gen8 4K AI processor optimizes picture and sound quality through intelligent adjustments, ensuring that content is displayed in the best possible quality. The Filmmaker Ambient Mode, along with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, creates a cinematic experience that impresses both visually and acoustically. Additionally, the TV supports modern gaming technologies such as AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync to ensure smooth gameplay without tearing. With a variety of connectivity options and smart home integration, the LG OLED42C57LA is an excellent choice for anyone who values quality and versatility.
- Supports smooth gaming up to 4K @ 144 Hz
- Integrated AI features for optimized picture and sound quality
- Filmmaker Ambient Mode for an immersive viewing experience
- Compatible with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for high-quality sound
- HGiG support for impressive HDR performance.
Display size (inches) | 42" |
Display technology | OLED |
Display resolution | 4K |
Dynamic range | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
Native refresh rate | 144 Hz |
Video connections | HDMI (4x) |
Weight | 9.80 kg |
Documents | Technical data sheet.pdf |
Item number | 56419476 |
Manufacturer | LG |
Category | TV |
Manufacturer no. | OLED42C57LA.AVS |
Release date | 15-3-2025 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
TV type | OLED TV |
Model year | 2025 |
Series | C5 |
Design | Flat |
Display size (inches) | 42" |
Backlight | self-luminous |
Screen size (cm) | 106 cm |
Display | OLED |
Display technology | OLED |
Panel technology | IPS |
Display resolution | 4K |
Image resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
Dynamic range | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
Native refresh rate | 144 Hz |
Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
Audio output | 20 W |
Operating system | webOS |
TV tuner | Analogue, DVB-C, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-T, DVB-T2 |
Built-in speakers | Dolby Atmos, Stereo (2.0) |
Foot type | Side feet |
AI features | AI Brightness Control, AI Concierge |
Further features | Voice control |
VESA wall mount | 300 x 200 mm |
Assembly | Floor stand |
Video connections | HDMI (4x) |
Audio Connections | Digital Audio Out (1x), Jack 3.5mm (1x) |
Data ports | CI slot (1x) |
USB ports | USB-A |
Exact USB ports | USB-A 2.0 (3x) |
Network connections | RJ45 (1x) |
Wireless transmission | Airplay 2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
HDMI features | eARC, HDMI 2.1 |
Number of CI+ slots | 1x |
Power consumption | 40 W |
Power consumption (standby) | 0.50 W |
Input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
Energy consumption per year | 52 kWh |
Energy efficiency class | G |
Smart home ecosystem | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home |
Width | 932 mm |
Height | 540 mm |
Depth | 41.10 mm |
Weight | 9.80 kg |
Country of origin | Switzerland |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Width | 932 mm |
Height | 577 mm |
Depth | 170 mm |
Width of stand | 718 mm |
Weight including stand | 10.10 kg |
Product Safety |
Length | 106 cm |
Width | 16 cm |
Height | 62 cm |
Weight | 12.30 kg |
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «TV» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 1.JVC1 %
- 2.TCL1,3 %
- 3.LG1,4 %
- 3.Thomson1,4 %
- 5.Hisense TV1,5 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 8.Hisense TV8 days
- 8.Philips8 days
- 10.Panasonic9 days
- 11.LG11 days
- 12.Sharp15 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «TV» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 1.TCL2 %
- 2.Hisense TV2,6 %
- 2.LG2,6 %
- 4.Sony2,8 %
- 5.Samsung2,9 %
Source: Galaxus
Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good91/100
Very good90/100
- Strong colours (perfect DCI-P3 coverage)
- Clean moving image display
- Remote control with cursor control
- 4x HDMI 2.1
- No HDR10+
- Only one triple tuner