Checking out different aspect ratio's and resolutions for use case scenario's for gaming and content 1st part: Qd oled vs LG oled TV watch below: • Alienware QD Oled vs L...
Thanks for your videos, man! I bought the 42 lg c2. I got tired of waiting for the Alienware to come in stock! 21:9 aspect ratio is amazing on this TV. You get the best of both worlds.
yup your not missing anything gaining more real estate, its a great TV for gaming and content, 21:9 is 3440x1440 and 3840x1600 or if you want an even wider ratio 32:9 try 3840x1080 :)
When dropping a thousand dollars on a display, I'm having a hard time justifying going with an ultrwide like the Alienware when you can get the C2/C3 for similar pricing. Especially since it seems to handle custom resolutions without making everything look like shit.
I mean I'm no expert, but an actual 4K TV is always going to look more clear even when lowering the aspect ratio down to the 3440X1440. But, truthfully, I don't think clarity is the issue for most people. The majority of people know that the 4K TV is going to be sharper no matter what. It's about the QD OLED versus regular OLED. I mean if we're talking about console gaming, it's not even a question, it's the C2 seeing that the Alienware only has HDMI 2.O which means it does not support 21:9 for consoles so all console games will have black bars Plus nothing will go over 100 Hertz... So people thinking about using this for consoles this shouldn't even be a consideration. Can't really get it accurate representation through the camera obviously, but from what I'm seeing the Alienware's colors are more vibrant. I wish we could have seen a few different scenes in different games.
Ur indeed no expert. Nor am i but a 4k tv will not look sharper at 3440x1440 custom resolution than a 34inch 3440x1440 monitor. Even when running at its native 4k resolution it simply will not look as sharp as this monitor. Just because its 4k doesnt make it sharper. In fact the monitor in this video is quite a bit sharper than this 4k tv. For gaming this tv lags behind this monitor (except for consoles ofc).
@@branchprediction9923 I am no expert for sure, and never said I was, but gaming for a long time from CRT days, and as a avid gamer for immersion, and competitive gaming LG for my eyes is my choice, for gaming pc/console as long as you have the system to run it, (or you could even drop down the rez if your system cant cope as the TV has an amazing scaler)and for media consumption the LG all day, And this TV does not lag behind against the qd-oled not one bit, not sure how you came to that conclusion, and in what sense you mean, I tested both for for quite sometime now, and LG feels better! might be a different story with the QD-OLED TV but that's 55in. not saying the qd-oled is bad, for my use case and a lot of others, but no matter what you get there both great, just don't get both or one will get more love. btw there is no sharpening adjustment in the OSD for the qd-oled, because of the gsync module, and it is set at there own default level, which is a shame, I will add a few more game comparisons i.e. warzone, destiny 2 etc..! on Monday, the compression of RU-vid and watching through your screen, really does not represent very well the colour brightness sharpness of what I see, so I can tell you guys as much as I can but I'll do my best!!! :)
@@solzzy u misunderstood friend. I was replying to the person above. I personally would go for the alienware. But the difference between the 2 is quite small. Both are amazing and i have neither of the two haha : (
I appreciate the effort, I really do, however I watched both videos and these comparisons are a bit all over the place. I know you're just reporting what you're experiencing first hand, but some of it goes very much against the technical specifications of both panels and what respected reviewers have so far reported, so I think it's worth pointing out. Brightness, for one thing, in both SDR and HDR should be considerably higher on the Alienware. Does Squad even support HDR? Is there an HDR setting / calibration menu in the game's settings? Otherwise you're just watching SDR content in an HDR container, which is generally not ideal and can lead to skewed colors. Maybe try a game that has a proper HDR mode, like Cyberpunk 2077. You should see a noticeable difference in brightness between the two panels. 700-800 nits on the C2 vs. 1000 nits on the Dell. Input lag is another point of contention. You're saying that the C2 feels snappier and I have no reason not to believe you. Higher than expected input lag is one of the reported shortcomings of the Alienware after all, however at 9ms vs. the 6-13ms (depending on the resolution and refresh rate) of the C2 ... we're talking about a 3-5ms difference at worst, which would be extremely hard to notice. You might argue that it matters for competitive online fps gaming, but everyone that's serious about it (like me) wouldn't really be interested in an OLED TV or even the Alienware. They'd be looking at 240hz+ 1080p or 1440p monitors with even lower input lag, so the whole thing is a bit of a moot point and not something I'd consider a purchase making factor. Resolution is one aspect where the C2 can't be beat, having a 4K panel. So if a higher pixel density is important to you, then you can't go wrong with the LG. Just know that it will be harder to drive because of it, so you better have a beefy GPU. Same goes for fexibility. The C2 can do it all, the Alienware is a PC monitor first and foremost. So if media consumption and console gaming isn't something you prefer to enjoy on your (OLED) TV in the living room, or if black columns when watching 16:9 content on an ultrawide monitor bother you, then C2 is probably the way to go. However, if you're mostly looking for a PC monitor, for PC gaming and general desktop use (programming, CAD work, web browsing ...), the Alienware might be the better choice. No ABL to speak of, which is something that unfortunately can't be said about LG TVs, and a panel that's supposedly considerably more resistant to burn-in, hence the 3-year burn-in warranty from Dell / Alienware. Anyway, I think most people would be happy with either, just some things to consider. Comparisons of this sort are very hard to do, just look at what's happening with the Samsung S95B vs LG OLEDs, where even professional calibrators are having a hard time coming to a consensus. For everyone interested in the C2 vs. Alienware debate, watch out for HDTVTest's upcoming head to head. Thanks for the videos!
It’s because of the angle and camera. Doesn’t look like that irl. It doesn't "lose color"… the Alienware is just very red toned. The C2 has more accurate colors. And as I said, you can’t judge it from a yt video, the colors look way better irl.
@@yeshuayahushua4338 6500K is a warmer colour temperature that's more accurate to D65 white point I believe. Setting the LG to 48 warm in the white point settings gets you there👍🏻gl!
@@yeshuayahushua4338 Colour temperature is always a matter of personal taste, but if viewing media including games how the creators intended is what you want then always get your white point to 6500K. It might look less vibrant and too warm at first, but your eyes (and your OLED) will thank you over the long term.
A good test would be Resident Evil 2 remake on Rec 709. it is a rather punishing game when it comes to shadow detail and washed out colors. (I know from comparing my Tn panel to my plasma and to a modern 99% PCI-P3 IPS monitor.).
To me the 42"C2 looks like its suffering from white light bleed in every pixel, it looked horrible to me :/ Was curios also as to how you have them connected, what cable you using to hook up the AW ?
Could be the rgb subpixel layout or the its just the sharpening with the Gsync module! as far as I know any screen with Gsync module you cant adjust sharpening! :)
BRO I even have the same keyboard and mouse :D man I feel like I have found my long missing twin brother who got separated from me at birth :D anyway great video! and totally agree! c2 is the better option here for gaming!
THANKS. Now I'm settled on the LG C2. Only problem is, I have a 2070S MaxQ setup so I'll only be able to get 4K 60hz but its not like id expect more out of a setup such as mine lol. I'm mostly going to be on 1440p / 1080p for gaming though. still a nice upgrade. thanks for the perspective on the comparison!
Can you please tell me when does DLM (thats how it was named right) appear? When does the screen diminish its brightness/becomes darker to preserve it's pixels life and to avoid Burn In in the LG C2? Did it Ever happen when you were gaming?
Okay so I'm seeing people say that you lose HDR if you're in custom resolution mode on the LG, but you're able to get HDR to work. I'm guessing they didn't tinker with Nvidia Control Panel?
@@lrmcatspaw1 its somewhere between mat and glossy its glossy but not as glossy/reflective as oled tv screens, it absorbs some light and reflects others it also doesn't have a polarizer hence it being SUBSTANTIALLY worse in settings with lots of light in the room
Just the PPI alone is a win for me. I just got my 42" C2 after debating if I should in fact go with QD or OLED... C2 is actually available and it's a UHD display so I can jump from 1600/1620p, 1800p or 2160. 1440p for me in 2022 is just a no go. I thought 42" would be big but actually it's pretty damn perfect and 21:9/24:10 is perfect and black bars are a none issue because they are static black. So far I'm loving the 42" C2, it has it's small issues as it's not really a monitor but over all this is bliss and HDR, colors, crispness on this are mind blowing. I know there is FOMO when it comes to new panels like QD OLED and the S95B but I'll be keeping the CX/C2 for a while yet.
Yes your absolutely right no fomo here just crispy goodness, (sounds like food advert lol) at so many different aspect ratios , Its a win, buy later, with newer panels, and on a sale price, amazing as a PC monitor for me! QD OLED is another story its to big the TV at 55in, to use as a monitor, the Alienware was under whelming for me! :}
I’ve ordered the Alienware but still unsure and watching these videos 😅 I don’t like ultra wide / curve but I don’t want 4K,and 42 is too big for my viewing distance on my desk.also Dell warranty covers burn in for 3 years,LG don’t which is very important as a screen used for PC. still if LG had a 32 inch OLED..that would have been my choice!
I also use the 42 C2 on a 61cm desk, but I find it too big to use for longer then 8 hours work and gaming.. Also really don't like the text, it got some kind of text blooming, and I did all the settings right to use it as a PC monitor, but it is really annoying.
1. calibrate your displays. The QD-OLED does not have more reds. It is warmer and the C2 is cooler. You need to calibrate them both to make sure its displaying correctly. 2. write a script. This was incredibly painful to watch
How much did you pay this guy to make a video for you? ask for a refund. This video was very helpful for me. You can alwayes criticize a video while being nice.
You can no reason why you couldn't, but there just odd sizes, plus the aspect ratios not very symmetrical, if your ok and don't see it as an eye sore then all good I guess I an running triple monitor setup and all different resolutions sizes, etc and the one on the end is portrait mode but I kind of like, and not to bothered what anyone else thinks! ohh and all my monitors are on arms no stands in site!! :)
Creator mode I switch between SRGB and dci p3, depending on if I am playing a game etc, gamma 2.4, brightness varies up to 65, peak 1000nit mode at 8bit 175hz or if you want more consistent ABL then just leave on true black400 with 10bit 144hz. i don't see hardly any difference with 10 and 8 bit, your mileage may vary, hope that helps!! :)
Can you please show some of the more exclusive examples titles that show of the monitor’s capabilities such as cyberpunk, halo infinite, doom eternal? Destiny 2 ? I appreciate it thanks it’s hard to find actual HDR content on RU-vid
Thanks for the great videos. It seems like the LG OLED is the way to go, but is it comfortable for normal productivity tasks (office work), or do you find it a little too big to use like that for 8+ hours a day? I'm a software developer if that makes any difference...
@@GordonRudman personally I didn’t find it to big (initialling coming from 27in monitor it was this is massive screen now I just don’t want to use a small screen) and I used it for 8+hrs no fatigue for me but can’t speak for everyone, we’re all different. I have one mounted on a monitor arm so I can move it anywhere and I can move desk away from wall to get more distance.you probably need a deep desk but the one I have is about 60cm 80or over is good, but you could use windows scaler to make things bigger/smaller so there are options! :)
