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LG OLED evo C2 65-inch (OLED65C26LD)

The LG C2 65 is a 4K OLED evo TV from 2022 with the α9 Gen5 processor, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, 4K 120 Hz gaming, G-Sync and FreeSync compatibility and webOS 22. Independent testing highlighted a brighter picture than the previous generation and strong gaming features; a soundbar was still recommended for sound.

OLED65C26LD: the 65-inch UK model of the 2022 C2 series. In North America it is sold as the OLED65C2PUA; the 2023 C3 (OLED65C36LC) and 2024 C4 are separate models.

LG OLED evo C2 65-inch (OLED65C26LD) — LG product image of the C2 65-inch, showing “LG OLED evo 2022” on screen and the central pedestal stand.
LG product image of the C2 65-inch, showing “LG OLED evo 2022” on screen and the central pedestal stand.

Specifications

SpecificationValue
Panel65-inch 4K OLED evo; 3840 × 2160; 100 Hz native refresh

In OLED each pixel makes its own light, so blacks go fully dark. The European model lists a 100 Hz native refresh; 120 Hz is used with high-frame-rate sources.

High frame rate4K 120 fps (HDMI, RF, USB)
Processorα9 Gen5 AI Processor 4K
HDRDolby Vision IQ; HDR10; HLG; Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro

Dolby Vision IQ adjusts Dolby Vision images to the room’s lighting. HDR10+ support is not listed.

Picture modesFILMMAKER MODE; Pixel Dimming

FILMMAKER MODE turns off processing such as motion smoothing to show films as their makers intended.

GamingHDMI 2.1; G-Sync Compatible; FreeSync; VRR; ALLM; HGIG; Game Optimiser

VRR matches the TV to the console or PC frame rate to reduce tearing; ALLM switches to low-latency mode automatically when a game starts. LG lists a 0.1 ms response time.

Smart TVwebOS 22; AirPlay 2; HomeKit; security updates until 31/12/2026

LG’s page states that security updates for this model run until 31 December 2026.

AudioDolby Atmos; AI Sound Pro (virtual 7.1.2); Bluetooth 5.0; optical out; Bluetooth Surround Ready

AI Sound Pro up-mixes sound to virtual 7.1.2 channels; this is not the number of physical speakers.

Size and weightWithout stand 1441 × 826 × 45.1 mm, 16.6 kg; with stand 1441 × 880 × 230 mm, 18.5 kg; stand footprint 470 × 230 mm

The central pedestal stand does not need feet at both ends, so it also fits narrow furniture.

Wall mountVESA 300 × 200

From the manufacturer

LG presents the C2 as a TV for films and gaming built around the OLED evo panel and the α9 Gen5 AI processor. LG UK

Strengths and limitations

  • What Hi-Fi? wrote that the 65-inch C2 is brighter than the earlier G1, especially in Dolby Vision, thanks to its OLED evo panel and Brightness Booster; in SDR the G1 stayed slightly brighter. All four HDMI 2.1 inputs now run at 48 Gbps, with 4K/120, VRR, ALLM, HGiG and Dolby Vision game mode, and input lag is very low. Sound improved over the previous model, but a soundbar was still recommended. Picture quality was rated behind the G2 and the Sony A95K; the narrow pedestal stand was welcomed.

    What Hi-Fi? review (October 2022).

    What Hi-Fi?: LG OLED65C2 review

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Sources

  1. LG UK: OLED65C26LD specifications
  2. What Hi-Fi?: LG OLED65C2 review