LG OLED evo C6 42" (OLED42C64LA) review

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LG's 42-inch C6 is the small OLED we would buy. LG's UK page confirms four HDMI inputs, each supporting 4K at 120Hz, variable refresh rate up to 165Hz, auto low latency mode and quick media switching, plus HGiG mode and Dolby Vision for gaming. Few TVs of any size are listed with this much gaming support for consoles and PCs, and the 42-inch suits use as an oversized desktop monitor.

There is one compromise at this size. LG's range pages list Brightness Booster on the 48, 55 and 65-inch models but not on the 42-inch, so expect it to be a little less bright in HDR than its bigger siblings. In a bedroom or on a desk, where you sit close and lighting is usually softer, that is rarely a problem.

HDR formats are Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG, with no HDR10+. webOS 26 is quick, and LG promises security updates until the end of 2030.

The screen is glossy, so avoid placing it opposite a window if you can. Otherwise, this is the best all-rounder at 42 inches.