LG - 42" Class C3 Series OLED evo 4K UHD Smart webOS TV (2023)

Name: LG - 42" Class C3 Series OLED evo 4K UHD Smart webOS TV (2023)
Brand: LG
SKU: 6534585
Rating: 4.8 (637 reviews)

Model: OLED42C3PUA

SKU: 6534585

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Key Specs
- Display Type: OLED
- Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Screen Size Class: 42 inches (The group size measurement of a screen. This differs from a screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- High Dynamic Range Format: Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- OLED Technology: OLED EVO
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Motion Enhancement Technology: None (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
- Specific Manufacturer Technologies: webOS 23, LG ThinQ AI, LG Channels, Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, AI Sound Pro, Clear Voice Pro, Home Dashboard, LG Sound Sync (This is technology that's specific to a TV brand (sometimes called proprietary technology). Here you'll see terms related to picture quality, brightness, processors and more.)
- Smart Platform: webOS (Just like a computer, a smart TV needs an operating system (also called a smart platform) in order to access the Internet, connect with entertainment apps, and play streaming content. Some common TV smart platforms are; Roku TV, Android TV, and Chromecast.)
- Featured Streaming Services: Netflix, Max, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, YouTube TV, Spotify, iHeartRadio (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 4
- TV Tuner Type: ATSC, Clear QAM
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Amazon Alexa (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
General
- Brand: LG
- Model Number: OLED42C3PUA
- Product Name: 42" Class C3 Series OLED evo 4K UHD Smart webOS TV (2023)
- Series: OLED 4K - C3 (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- Model Year: 2023
Dimensions
- Product Height With Stand: 22.7 inches
- Product Width: 36.7 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth With Stand: 6.7 inches
- Product Height Without Stand: 21.3 inches
- Product Depth Without Stand: 1.6 inches
- Product Weight With Stand: 22.3 pounds
- Product Weight Without Stand: 21.6 pounds
- Stand Width: 28.3 inches (The horizontal measurement of the stand/base, or the distance from the outside of one leg to the outside of the opposite leg, as it is attached to the product.)
- Stand Depth: 6.7 inches
- Adjustable Stand Width: false (Whether the stand can adjust to have more than one measurement either between the legs or the base itself.)
Display
- Display Type: OLED
- Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Screen Size: 42.1 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Size Class: 42 inches (The group size measurement of a screen. This differs from a screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- High Dynamic Range Format: Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- Picture Quality Enhancement Technology: Cinema HDR
- OLED Technology: OLED EVO
- Curved Screen: false
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Motion Enhancement Technology: None (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
- Maximum Contrast Ratio (Native): Infinite (The difference between the brightest and the dimmest a screen panel can be. A higher contrast produces more in-depth images.)
- Synchronization Technology: G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), FreeSync Premium (AMD Adaptive Sync) (Generally, these technologies allow syncing between a computer/console game's frame rate and the device's refresh rate for a smoother display without tearing.)
- Closed Captioning: true (The text version of spoken audio displayed on the screen. Devices that can display closed captioning typically have the option to toggle the feature on or off.)
- Language(s) Displayed: English, Spanish, French (The available language options for displayed text or captions.)
Features
- Remote Control Type: Magic, Voice control
- Specific Manufacturer Technologies: webOS 23, LG ThinQ AI, LG Channels, Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, AI Sound Pro, Clear Voice Pro, Home Dashboard, LG Sound Sync (This is technology that's specific to a TV brand (sometimes called proprietary technology). Here you'll see terms related to picture quality, brightness, processors and more.)
- Smart Capable: true (Smart, or smart-capable devices are able to connect directly to your home network in order to stream content from the Internet, run Internet-based apps, or connect to other smart devices.)
- Smart Platform: webOS (Just like a computer, a smart TV needs an operating system (also called a smart platform) in order to access the Internet, connect with entertainment apps, and play streaming content. Some common TV smart platforms are; Roku TV, Android TV, and Chromecast.)
- Featured Streaming Services: Netflix, Max, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, YouTube TV, Spotify, iHeartRadio (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
- Screen Mirroring: true (Casts the screen of one device onto another wirelessly, using a common protocol (typically Bluetooth).)
- Screen Mirroring Technology: Apple AirPlay 2
- Content Sharing: Mobile to TV (The device is capable of connecting to another device in order to send or receive streaming content. Share content from your mobile device to your TV or vice versa.)
- Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Indoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
- Text-To-Speech: true (A system that converts language text into speech.)
- Video Description: true (Indicates whether the device features descriptive video service (DVS). This service provides narration of key elements in the program, such as actions, costumes, and scene changes, to help engage visually-impaired audiences.)
- V-Chip: false (Feature that blocks television programming if it has a content rating outside of the acceptable rating(s) configured by the user.)
- TV Tuner: Digital (The ATSC TV Tuner is a component built into conventional TV sets or other devices for receiving over-the-air broadcast TV without a cable/satellite box. Digital tuners may be purchased separately and connected to a device if it does not have one built in.)
Connectivity
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 4
- Display Connector(s): 4 x HDMI 2.1 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Network Connector(s): 1 x LAN, 1 x RS-232
- Audio Only Outputs: 1 x Optical digital audio
- USB Ports: 3 x USB-A 2.0 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC): ARC
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- HDBaseT Receiver: false (An input that receives uncompressed HDMI signals over a category cable point-to-point, up to 100 meters, from a transmitter.)
- TV Tuner Type: ATSC, Clear QAM
- RF Antenna Input: true (This input is used to connect devices such as antennas or cable boxes to a TV via a coaxial cable.)
- Number Of USB Port(s) (Total): 3 (The total number of USB ports including all generations and versions.)
- Bluetooth Version: 5.0 (The Bluetooth specification formalized by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. All versions of the Bluetooth standard are backwards compatible with previous versions.)
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
Compatibility
- VESA Wall Mount Standard: 300mm x 200mm (VESA wall mount standards refer to the spacing of screw holes built into a TV in order to fit with standard TV wall mounts. These standards are implemented into most TVs and monitors.)
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Amazon Alexa (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
Audio
- Built-In Speakers: true
- Built-in Speaker Type: Downward firing (Backward, downward, and front-firing speakers direct sound into the room from those respective directions. A soundbar is typically long and rectangular, and designed to act as an all-in-one speaker with greater sound production than that of a TV alone. An acoustic surface is the result of small sound actuators embedded directly behind the screen, turning the entire screen's surface into a speaker.)
- Surround Sound Supported: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital (Surround sound systems use multiple audio channels and speakers to create an immersive sound experience for the listener. There are also various proprietary technologies that imitate this kind of sound via a device's built-in speakers or soundbar.)
- Number Of Speakers: 2
- Number of Audio Channels: 2.0 (The number of discrete channels of sound output. This can be a single number or multiple numbers separated by decimal(s). The first number is the primary, horizontally directed audio channels. The number after the first decimal, if applicable, is the number of subwoofer outputs or channels. The number after the second decimal, if applicable, is the number of height or atmospheric channels designed to immerse the listener by producing overhead sound effects.)
Power
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- Estimated Annual Operating Cost: 13 United States dollars (Predicted cost of operating the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 112 kilowatt hours (Predicted amount of electricity needed to operate the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Rechargeable Battery (Remote Control): false
- Battery Size (Remote Control): AA (The battery size required for operation.)
- Number Of Batteries Required (Remote Control): 2
- Number of Batteries Included (Remote Control): 2
- Battery Chemistry (Remote Control): Alkaline
Included
- Wall Mount Included: false
- Stand Included: true
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
Box Dimension
- Height: 26.3 inches
- Width: 43.5 inches
- Depth: 5.9 inches
- CubicDimension: 6750 inches
Other
- UPC: 195174050316

The OLED evo C-Series is powered by the α9 AI Processor Gen6—made exclusively for LG OLED. High Dynamic Range (HDR) Expression Enhancer makes gaming and movies more immersive. Over 8.3 million self-lit pixels produce high-contrast images with perfect black. AI-assisted deep learning analyzes what you're watching to choose the best picture and sound setting for your content.

It's not just OLED, it's LG OLED: LG OLED TVs bring to life brilliant color and perfect black on over 8.3 million self-lit OLED pixels.
Ultra Slim Design: Sleeker than ever. The LG OLED evo C3 blends into the background with an almost invisible bezel for a seamless look.
Art Gallery: When you're finished watching, display paintings, photos and other content to blend the LG OLED evo C3 into your space.
α9 AI Processor Gen6: The LG OLED evo C-series comes loaded with the α9 AI Processor Gen 6—made exclusively for LG OLED—for even better picture and performance.
webOS 23, LG ThinQ AI and Magic Remote: Less searching, more streaming, thanks to the next generation of AI technology. Enjoy your favorite content including fitness, sports, entertainment and more.² Use the Magic Remote to easily find what you're looking for.
LG Channels: Get instant access to over 300 free channels with LG Channels.²
FILMMAKER MODE: Land in the center of the action with LG's FILMMAKER MODE, allowing you to see films just as the director intended.
Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos³: Experience the magic of the big screen right from your couch. Every LG OLED comes loaded with Dolby Vision³ for extraordinary color, contrast and brightness, plus Dolby Atmos³ for wrap-around sound.
Ultimate Gaming: NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium and VRR to further improve gaming quality. Four HDMI 2.1 inputs allow you to plug in all the devices you need. Whether you game on consoles or on the cloud,⁴ the LG Game Dashboard and Game Optimizer put all the control at your fingertips.
It's not just OLED, it's LG OLED: LG OLED TVs bring to life brilliant color and perfect black on over 8.3 million self-lit OLED pixels.
Ultra Slim Design: Sleeker than ever. The LG OLED evo C3 blends into the background with an almost invisible bezel for a seamless look.
Art Gallery: When you're finished watching, display paintings, photos and other content to blend the LG OLED evo C3 into your space.
α9 AI Processor Gen6: The LG OLED evo C-series comes loaded with the α9 AI Processor Gen 6—made exclusively for LG OLED—for even better picture and performance.
webOS 23, LG ThinQ AI and Magic Remote: Less searching, more streaming, thanks to the next generation of AI technology. Enjoy your favorite content including fitness, sports, entertainment and more.² Use the Magic Remote to easily find what you're looking for.
LG Channels: Get instant access to over 300 free channels with LG Channels.²
FILMMAKER MODE: Land in the center of the action with LG's FILMMAKER MODE, allowing you to see films just as the director intended.
Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos³: Experience the magic of the big screen right from your couch. Every LG OLED comes loaded with Dolby Vision³ for extraordinary color, contrast and brightness, plus Dolby Atmos³ for wrap-around sound.
Ultimate Gaming: NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium and VRR to further improve gaming quality. Four HDMI 2.1 inputs allow you to plug in all the devices you need. Whether you game on consoles or on the cloud,⁴ the LG Game Dashboard and Game Optimizer put all the control at your fingertips.

Whats Included

42" Class C3 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV
Magic Remote
Magic Remote batteries
Power Cable (attached)
Table Top Stand
Quick Start Guide
42" Class C3 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV
Magic Remote
Magic Remote batteries
Power Cable (attached)
Table Top Stand
Quick Start Guide

Documents

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Energy_Guide_PDF

Q: How many inches apart are the legs from eachother. My dresser is only 32" wide

A: The stand width for the LG OLED evo C3 42-inch 4K Smart TV 2023, Model # OLED43C3PUA is 28.3"...^Ivan

Q: Does the Geek Squad Extended Warranty cover OLED screen burn in?

A: They will cover damage: "From bad pixels or a shadow image." This describes burn in pretty accurately, and they also cover: "Failure from normal wear and tear." Meaning if the burn in was caused from normal use of the TV, they will cover it. From their wording, even if the failure was from you not keeping it clean. That being said, the only way that you are getting burn in within the 2 year window Best Buy covers is if you buy a service remote and disable all the OLED screen protection settings. Just don't do that, damage caused by intentionally disabling protections voids the manufacturer warranty, so it probably wouldn't be covered by Best Buy either.

Q: Does this have a connection for an outside antenna?

A: Thank you for your interest in the LG OLED evo C3 42 inch 4K Smart TV 2023 (OLED42C3PUA) model. Yes, the LG OLED42C3PUA TV has a connection for an outside antenna. According to the LG support website, the TV has a port for connecting a digital indoor/outdoor antenna. You can download its owner's manual through this link for more information: https://www.lg.com/us/support/product/lg-OLED42C3PUA.AUS. ^Cris

Q: Will it automatically switch on when I turned on my PC?

A: Not at the moment - it works the exact same as a regular TV. I wish this was built in.

Q: Does this model - and maybe all LG OLED models? - have a Web Browser App available?

A: Yes, LG smart TVs have a 'web browser' app available. LG TVs have a built in system that allows you to search and find your favorite websites. ^Chris

Q: Does this TV fit a "more, or less" universal wall mount? Thanks

A: Hi there. Thank you for reaching out. The LG OLED42C3PUA TV is designed to be compatible with VESA standard wall mounts, specifically VESA 300 x 200. This makes it compatible with most universal wall mounts that support this VESA pattern. If you have any other questions or need further assistance, please send us a private message on Social Media @LGUSSupport, and our team will be more than happy to help. We appreciate your patience. —Renzo

Q: Is there an alternate TV stand available to order? I like the TV but plan to put it on a piece which is only 23/5" long. Thanks!

A: Thank you for reaching us regarding LG Smart webOS TV. Yes, there is an optional TV stand available for the LG OLED42C3PUA 42-inch C3 OLED TV. You can download this website for more information and more options: https://www.lg.com/us/search?q=Smart%20webOS%20TV&tab=product. ^Cris

Q: How is the 4k viewing ? My samsung tv the 4k viewing is very dark

A: View is crisp and clear, I am currently using as a computer monitor and TV thinking of buying a second one.

Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the picture quality, color accuracy, and gaming performance of the 42" Class C3 Series OLED evo 4K UHD Smart webOS TV (2023). Many appreciate the ease of use and the impressive features like HDR and a high refresh rate. However, some users have noted that the remote control may take time to get used to. A small number of users reported issues with screen flickering or occasional blackouts.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I have some gripes but the picture is fantastic.
My review is principally centered on the picture quality. I upgraded from a 13 year old 3D capable 1080p Vizio television. I'm not a gamer and I can't speak to its performance in that regard. I watch a lot of television and movies, so I spend a lot of time looking at screens. The picture is great. I recommend going to rtngs.com for their recommended calibration, that's what i used and it improved the picture. I like a warmer color temperature, so I have the blue light reduction option selected. The blacks are inky black, as everyone says. It's pretty amazing. I looked at a lot of televisions in store, they all seemed kinda crappy to be honest, even at expensive price points. I paid 900 for the 42" which was the right size for my room. I prefer pixel density over screen size, plus I needed a specific mounting solution that required the smaller screen size. I used a Mount-It! fully articulating wall mount and so far it seems sturdy holding the television a full 22.5" from the wall. I have the tv mounted perpendicular to the wall. I'm pretty sensitive to certain things in a tv that others seem not to care so much about. From here on out, I'm going to nit pick, but I really like the TV. First, the remote and the user interface is pretty terrible. I also bought a 65" Sony x90l that has a much simpler remote and a much simpler user interface. Second, and this is pretty bad, if you read the terms and conditions as I did, this television is straight up spying on you. If you want to use the native apps, you have to sign away the rights for this tv to listen to you and pretty much do whatever it wants with that information, as well as this tv is going to take freaking screenshots of your tv to determine what you are watching. What if you are sharing your screen from a tablet or watching a bluray? Doesn't matter, this tv is going to capture the image with its "automatic content recognition." It's pretty scummy, but it's moot because i only used the internet to update my firmware then i removed it from my network. I use a streaming box, apple tv 4k gen 5. I used a native streaming app briefly and it worked fine, but im not going to rate that functionality because a dedicated streaming box is always going to do a better job. When the software outgrows the box, you can always buy another box. People review televisions negatively for a bad streaming app experience and i don't think people should be judging televisions for this because TVs just suck at it in general, especially over time. I also think you'd be crazy to trust the television with access to your home network. I prefer the division of labor. I could dock the review for these things, but I've just come to accept that corporations are scummy, and when i read a review about a tv I'm concerned with its picture quality. I had no dead or malfunctioning pixels that i could see when running through the tests for that. The TV does emit a faint buzzing sound from the hdmi port area. I can only hear it when within 12" of the television. I do not believe it is coil whine, but I'm no expert there. On Reddit, many have asked if this is normal. I honestly don't know. I reached out to LG and I was told someone would call me back. I did not receive that call. The 42" does not have a fan, and it's on the side furthest from the power supply, the sound is faint, so I'm choosing to believe it's normal without other evidence. The sound is only produced when the screen is "off" or in standby mode. I bought the geek squad 5 year warranty because in the hopefully unlikely case this craps the bed, I want the warranty. I honestly prefer a little bezel, this tv basically has none. It's very sleek and attractive, but i would prefer some plastic bezel that affords some ability to accept an accidental jostle from the side. I have no plans to be rough with it. Just saying. The screen has a lot of stutter due to the pixel's instantaneous response time, but I'm already used to it. I can't stand motion smoothing and turned all that off. Honestly, even with it turned off there appears to still be some smoothing (frame interpolation, synthetic frames), but maybe I'm imagining it? The screen gets plenty bright for me, but I'm in a dimly lit room. I've not owned enough televisions to be able to comment on brightness. One thing you should note is that this television doesn't support the latest version of digital broadcasting due to a patent dispute, but it will be years before they roll out the newer broadcasting technology anyway. It's still good for whatever you can pick up with an antenna right now. If anyone still uses that. I've seen some other reviews saying that it doesn't default to the previous input source, but i haven't had this experience. Further, there's a menu that lets you toggle this if you want to. Good luck with the menus lol. The sound isn't the best. That seems to be an issue with most modern TVs. The cinema sound setting is more flat which i prefer because i can't have wild swings in volume in the bedroom. In all, i have some gripes but the picture is fantastic. It's a decent OLED. If you also want it to make you toast, not sure what to say. I think smart tvs just should stop offering smart features because the negative reviews pollute the thing I'm actually interested in which is the picture. TV native streaming just can't compete with a roku ultra 4k or an apple tv 4k.
Posted 1 year ago by VarVoguely
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great gaming OLED for the price
I wanted an affordable OLED with few compromises. This TV hasn't disappointed. I use it as my main work monitor and also for PS5 gaming. I have connected my MacBook to it using a USB-C dongle and a USB doc, and I find this TV struggles with reds, especially with text over a red background. The text gets pixelated. Still very usable as a monitor. When gaming, you don't really notice the red issues. The deep black levels, HDR and 240hz refresh rate are great for gaming. It will automatically detect when you turn on your PS5 and change input/settings to game mode for best performance. The speakers sound ok, but I would recommend using a sound bar or headphones for gaming/entertainment. I sit at a desk, might sound better from further away. I don't use many of the smart TV features, so YMMV with those.
Posted 1 year ago by Robert
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Oled changed my life!!
Im using this as a PC monitor since i cant imagine spending $1500 on a Oled PC monitor. I am a die hard sony monitor and TV user but I got this at a price below $1000 and its been life changing. My wife looks at me differently now and I have strangers always smiling and saying hi. Thank you LG for making a life changing Oled that performs as good as my A90K in color depth. Not as bright but im using in a office with controlled lighting so its perfect. All jokes aside this in a 48” size is wondeful for multi-window 4k desktop setups. Color is on point as well just choose the righr gamma for your work (i use 2.4)
Posted 1 year ago by Hawaii99