We're massive fans of LG's C2 OLED TVs — we love the colour accuracy, with saturation just right, and black levels are simply outstanding. It's a 2022 TV line that suits both gamers and cinephiles.
And while we've seen LG C2s at reasonable discounts, especially during a big sales, they can still stretch your budget a little.
Enter the LG CS OLED TV. This cheaper range of LG OLED tellies is likely to be a one-off special line – but doesn't mean you should ignore them. Far from it. The CS range packs most of the C2's smarts, but at a lower price point, allowing you to either save a considerable sum, or step up to a larger panel without breaking the bank.
Both the C2 and CS are powered by the same α9 Gen5 AI processor, and they both feature LG's Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro engine for superb image rendering. The primary reason the latter CS range is cheaper than the C2 is due to the use of C1 OLED panels from 2021 in the CS — but those C1s are still amazing performers. The CS range also boasts the same connectivity and built-in audio as the C2, as well as the latest ThinQ AI webOS user interface, plus full support for Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos.
This Boxing Day, though, the discounts on both the CS and C2 range are frankly great, so you can choose whichever you'd prefer, as they've both got massive discounts over at Appliance Central, with up to AU$2,545 available in savings.
The C2 might be the ultimate in TV technology right now, but what exactly does the CS trade off in terms of specs? That will be something most users will easily be able to live with.
The CS inherits the older LG C1 OLED TV's frame design and lack hands-free voice control. It's also misses out on the C2's Always Ready mode — this feature lets you turn the display off, but keeps the TV on to receive voice commands, AirPlay or Chromecast requests, or to turn the panel into an artwork display.
Also, the panel used on the CS is the same one used on the LG B2 and C1 ranges, so it lacks the C2's OLED Evo tech that adds 20% more luminance. That said, most users shouldn't really see a difference. The screen still supports a 120Hz refresh rate and comes with four HDMI ports, matching the C2 as a great gaming TV option.