Expert review of the LG CX OLED TV

For this review, I'll test the 48-inch version of the LG CX. when I mount the stand to the TV and put it on a cabinet, I notice it's very stable. That's because of the weighted stand at the back of the TV. The television has 4 HDMI 2.1 connectors, so it's ahead of many other OLED models of this year. With HDMI 2.1, the TV received high-end signals, like 4K resolution with 100 fps. This way, your images are detailed and smooth.

The image quality of the CX is very realistic, thanks to the new a9 Gen3 processor. This smart processor uses a database of images. For example, the TV recognizes what you're watching and it adjusts the image quality. The images I see look realistic and razor-sharp. Thanks to HDR support, colorful scenes look impressive. This way, I can see all the color details in close-ups of faces or brightly colored clothes.

An OLED screen doesn't have a backlight, but it has pixels that light up or turn off individually. This way, an OLED TV always shows deep black levels and a rich contrast between light and dark areas of the image. I can also clearly see that with the LG CX. The contrast provides realistic images, so the details in dark areas of the image are still clearly visible. this allows me to watch a dark movie scene with deep black shadows and bright street lights, for example.

OLED televisions have an excellent viewing angle. The colors barely distorts and the contrast stays rich when I stand next to the CX. I do easily see reflections in a brightly lit space. When I view dark images, I sometimes see myself in the reflection on the screen. In a darker room, you'll get a better image quality, without distracting reflections.

The LG CX has 2 speakers and 2 subwoofers. This way, the TV has a great rang between high tones and bass tones, which sound deep. Especially when I watch action scenes or listen to music, the rich sound stands out. For a real movie theater experience, I still recommend a soundbar. This makes the sound deeper and more spacious, especially because the CX supports Dolby Atmos. This technique echoes the sound to the viewer via the ceiling, to it seems the sound comes from different directions.

The included Magic Remote guaranteed a smooth and nice user experience. When I simply aim at the remote at the screen, I'll see a cursor on the screen. This way, I only have to move the remote and click once to select an option. That saves some actions compared to a traditional remote. I think the cursor sometimes responds too fast or suddenly goes into the wrong direction. Luckily, I can also use the Magic Remote as a regular remote.

The WebOS smart menu of LG is a clear and stylish menu. When you press the home button on the Magic Remote, you'll see a row of tiles with different apps and options at the bottom of the screen. This way, you can still see a large part of what you were watching while you scroll through the menu. If I leave my cursor on a tile, you'll see a bar at the top with suggestions for videos or options. The movements look smooth and the menu responds fast. In combination with the Magic Remote, this is a very nice experience.