LG has announced that it is releasing its C2 OLED evo 65-inch Star Wars edition. The special edition television unit is available exclusively on LG’s site for $3,000, starting from 8 a.m. PT (11 a.m. ET) on June 21.
Last month, during the show floor of the Star Wars Celebration Anaheim, LG revealed that it would release an ultra-limited C2 OLED evo 65-inch Star Wars edition unit. According to the company, they will only sell 501 units of the said special edition OLED television.
What the LG Star Wars C2 OLED TV Offers?
Expect some flashy design touches with LG’s Star Wars C2 OLED TV. You can also find an imperial logo on the back of the TV. There’s also “stealthy, glossy touches around the bezels that recall Darth Vader’s helmet,” as per the Digital Trends report.
Moreover, prepare to receive “some software features like Empire-skinned navigation screens and the sound of Vader’s breathing upon startup,” according to the Digital Trends.
According to CNET, “the LG’s Star Wars C2 OLED will include a themed Magic Remote, and its user interface will mimic the look of a lightsaber.”
But, what’s actually worth the $3,000 price is the special-edition numbered certificate and the overall collectible nature of this television unit. This is probably what fans of the franchise are after.
However, with the C2 OLED TV, watching any Star Wars content, including the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series, will be a great experience.
What are the features of The LG C2 OLED
The LG C2 OLED has some big shoes to fill. Its predecessor, the C1 OLED topped many tech reviewer’s lists of the best TVs you could buy in 2021, including ours. However, we’re happy to report that LG’s latest OLED doesn’t disappoint, with the company making useful, incremental changes to its popular set rather than going for a complete overhaul.
With a razor-thin design and super thin bezels, the C2 OLED offers a whole lot of screen – and that screen showcases the best of OLED technology, delivering excellent contrast levels, intense brightness, and vivid colors. Having tested it with everything from regular SD shows to Dolby Vision blockbusters, the C2 OLED has proven itself more than capable of handling pretty much any content you can throw at it, and one of the best TVs you can buy today.
Improvements for 2022 include the new Alpha a9 Gen 5 processor, which is designed to offer better object enhancement and dynamic tone mapping than its predecessor. As well as that, you’re getting ‘virtual surround sound’, with the TV upscaling stereo content into 7.1.2-channel sound. While we weren’t convinced by the claims of virtual surround sound, the audio performance is good for a flatscreen TV, and a number of different sound modes means you should be able to find an audio profile that suits your needs.
The LG C2 OLED’s upgraded webOS 22 smart TV platform delivers all the streaming services you would expect, all corralled into an easy-to-navigate home screen. This home screen can now be personalized for each member of your household, making it even easier to find new shows and films to watch.
Should I buy the LG C2?
There are a few great alternative options to consider before purchasing the LG C2. Of course, we wouldn’t blame anyone that does decide to go for the new C2 range, however, it may be worth checking out some of the other options available.
You can go for the LG C1 range, which is still a popular OLED choice and offers much of the same gaming-orientated features such as ALLM, VRR and ‘true’ HDMI 2.1.
Alternatives for those weighing up whether or not to go for the 42 inch LG C2 can be found in the world of HDMI 2.1 monitors, many of which are sized similarly and offer arguably lower input lag and response times.
There are even rumours of an LG UltraGear 48″ OLED monitor heading our way soon…
The Gigabyte Aorus would be a good call for an OLED gaming monitor, but if you want to hold out for the upcoming OLED monitor releases, you may be waiting a while yet.
You may even want to weigh up the differences between the LG C1 and LG C2 before diving in, but in our opinion, we’d say it’s worth waiting for the LG C2 if you’re planning a major upgrade to your entertainment setup.
If you’re looking for a smaller TV for the bedroom, we’d say that it’s also worth waiting as we think the 42″ LG C2 TV will really deliver the goods and could easily work on a desktop setup too.
How much does 2022 LG C2 cost?
The 2022 LG C2 comes in six sizes: 42-inch, 48-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, 77-inch and 83-inch. Launch pricing is broadly in line with the C1, and actually cheaper in some cases – though remember being an older set, the C1 will be available on all kinds of tempting deals.
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