LG 42C3
Better than last year’s C2? – Full review and testing of the LG 42C3 OLED display as a monitor
A detailed review of the new 2023 42” C3 OLED display from LG, considering it for desktop monitor use. Including a comparison with last year’s C2 model. Is it better and is it worth upgrading or buying over the old model?
Purchasing
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