LG - 42" Class C5 Series OLED evo AI 4K UHD Smart webOS TV (2025)
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OLED evo - C5 seriesScreen Size Class
42"
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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: OLED Motion (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
- Specific Manufacturer Technologies: Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen 8 (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, HBO Max, Disney+, YouTube, Prime Video, Apple TV, Sling TV (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: OLED42C5PUA
- Product Name: 42" Class C5 Series OLED evo AI 4K UHD Smart webOS TV (2025)
- Series: OLED evo - C5 series (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- Model Year: 2025
- Dimensions
- Product Height With Stand: 22.7 inches
- Product Width: 36.8 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: OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro
- 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: OLED Motion (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 (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.)
- Features
- Remote Control Type: Magic
- Specific Manufacturer Technologies: Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen 8 (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, HBO Max, Disney+, YouTube, Prime Video, Apple TV, Sling TV (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.)
- 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 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Network Connector(s): 1 x LAN
- Audio Only Outputs: 1 x Optical digital audio
- HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC): eARC
- 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.)
- 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.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Bluetooth Version: 5.3 (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 (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 Audio Channels: 2.2 (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: true (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: 24 United States dollars (Predicted cost of operating the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 153 kilowatt hours (Predicted amount of electricity needed to operate the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Included
- Wall Mount Included: false
- Stand Included: true
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Box Dimension
- Height: 26 inches
- Width: 41.4 inches
- Depth: 5.7 inches
- CubicDimension: 6135.48 inches
- Other
- UPC: 195174103951
The advanced LG OLED evo C5-Series has upped its game. Get all the controls at your fingertips thanks to the Game Optimizer and Game Dashboard. Packed with 4 HDMI 2.1 ports and all the extras like NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium and VRR, it has everything you need to up your game. The OLED evo C5-Series is powered by the α9 AI Processor Gen7—made exclusively for LG OLED. The High Dynamic Range (HDR) Expression Enhancer makes gaming and movies more immersive. With over 8.3 million self-lit pixels, the LG OLED evo C5produces high-contrast images with perfect black no matter what you're watching—or playing. And AI-assisted deep learning analyzes what you're watching to choose the best picture and sound setting for your content. You'll experience less searching and more streaming, thanks to the next generation of AI technology from LG webOS 25. Plus, every LG OLED comes loaded with Dolby Vision for extraordinary color, contrast and brightness, plus Dolby Atmos¹ for sound you can feel all around you. And FILMMAKER MODE allows you to see films just as the director intended. The LG OLED evo C4 blends into the background with an almost invisible bezel for a seamless look so you can focus on the content, not the bezel.
- Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8: Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 provides smooth, crisp picture and sound with AI Picture Pro and AI Super Upscaling.²
- Perfect Black & Perfect Color: Over 8.3 million self-lit smart pixels with Perfect Black and Perfect Color technology.
- Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos & FILMMAKER MODE: Enjoy movie magic from home with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos¹ & FILMMAKER MODE
- AI webOS, LG Channels, webOS & Re:New: LG’s Award winning Smart TV platform powered by webOS. Get access to apps & view over 300 free LG Channels. Plus get up to 5 years of software updates with webOS Re:New⁴
- Personalized Picture & Sound Wizard for a Customized Experience: The Personalized Picture & Sound Wizard uses AI technology to analyze your favorite images and sound clips to create a personalized picture and audio experiences tailored for you.
Whats Included
- OLED42C5PUA
- Magic Remote (MR25)
- Remote Control Batteries (AAA x 2)
- Power Cable (attached)
- IR Blaster
- Quick Start Guide
- e-Manual
Product Manuals
Documents
- Energy_Guide_PDF
Disclaimers
- ¹Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright © 2012–2024 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
- ²Image quality of upscaled content will vary based on source resolution.
- ¹Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright © 2012–2025 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
- ³PC with 144Hz graphic card required.
- ⁴Internet connection and subscriptions to streaming services are required; number of LG Channels subject to change. Software update will automatically download. Consumers who disable “auto-update” will receive a pop-up notification to accept or deny software update.
- Web-based services and content require high-speed Internet service. Some services may require a subscription.
Q: What is the screen size of this LG TV?
A: This LG TV has a screen size of 42.1 inches.
Q: Does this TV include support for Dolby Vision?
A: Yes, this TV supports Dolby Vision for enhanced color, contrast, and brightness.
Q: What type of stand comes with this LG TV?
A: This LG TV comes with a stand included.
Q: What is the response time for this LG TV?
A: This LG TV boasts a 0.1ms response time for smooth and immersive gaming.
Q: Can I connect a soundbar to this TV?
A: Yes, you can enhance your audio experience by connecting a compatible LG soundbar to the TV.
Q: How does the AI Super Upscaling technology enhance picture quality?
A: The AI Super Upscaling technology automatically enhances picture quality regardless of the content you are watching, whether it's sports, movies, or your favorite late-night shows.
Q: Is this LG TV compatible with AMD FreeSync Premium?
A: Yes, this LG TV is compatible with AMD FreeSync Premium for an enhanced gaming experience.
Q: can this be used as a computer monitor?
A: Yes. I use it as a computer monitor. You might just need to tweak brightness depending on what type of content you are viewing
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| Pros for LG - 42" Class C5 Series OLED evo AI 4K UHD Smart webOS TV (2025) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Picture Quality, OLED Quality, Black Level, Size, Gaming Performance | Picture Quality, Setup Ease, Size, Weight | Picture Quality, OLED Quality, Setup Ease, Size, Black Level | Picture Quality, Size, Setup Ease, Brightness, User Interface |
| Cons for LG - 42" Class C5 Series OLED evo AI 4K UHD Smart webOS TV (2025) | |||
| Brightness | Remote Control, Button Layout, Responsiveness, User Interface, Processor Speed | Remote Control, Button Layout | Performance |
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