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Specs/Key Features - Resolution: 3840x2160
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (Native) OLED Motion Pro
- Processor: α9 Gen 4 Processor 4K
- HDR: Cinema HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG) Dolby Vision IQ
- G-Sync Compatible
- Smart Platform: webOS + ThinQ AI
- Ports:
- 4x HDMI
- 3x USB 2.0
- 1x RF/Cable
- 1x Ethernet
- 1x RS-232C
- 1x Digital Audio Output
- 1x Headphone Out
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C1 is manufactured in two factories, and one of them only makes the 'evo' panel. It's a lottery as to which one you'll get. Basically, if you are lucky enough to get the new evo panel then you can go into the service menu and just update it. The serial number will tell you whether you got the evo panel or not (you'll have to research that bit). But here is a post with instructions on how to change the settings to make the TV think it's a G1.
https://www.avsforum.co
I believe doing this makes the TV drive the panel harder (which the evo panel can tolerate), and thus peak brightness can increase a bit. There is a lot of misinformation floating about on the impact of doing this. Some folks initially said that it trashes the sound quality (since speakers on G1 and C1 are different), but supposedly that's not true. I believe Vincent Teoh on HDTV YouTube channel mentioned that same which contributed to that misinformation.
Regardless of whether there is any detrimental impact or not, the biggest concern is LG can potentially void the warranty in case there is any issue. For a $3000+ TV it's definitely not a risk worth taking.
My (very limited) research tells me that if you use this 'hack'', at best you'll get meager improvements to peak brightness. But at worst you may cause some unseen detriment (maybe reduce the life of the TV via faster burn-in), and also may void the warranty. Whether there is much difference between a C1 regular panel vs C1 evo panel when both are running the regular C1 settings - I'm not sure. My guess is that without the G1 settings (which I would advice against anyway), the difference is going to be so minor that most won't be able to tell the difference. I would just ignore the 'evo hack' or the panel lottery and enjoy the TV as is.
Maybe someone has more knowledge on the latest developments on this. But thought I'll share what I know. Hope this helps.
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There are a couple neat gaming settings for the C1, otherwise extremely little difference.
The brightness upgrades LG claims just aren't there.
There are a couple neat gaming settings for the C1, otherwise extremely little difference.
The brightness upgrades LG claims just aren't there.
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if you got the cx now, you'd be okay. panel variance means that you may end up spending more for a premium g1 set but then you end up with an inferior panel because of variations.
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