Display
41.5", OLED evo, 3840 x 2160 pixels
41.5
Refresh rate
48 Hz - 165 Hz
48 Hz
Dimensions
932 x 540 x 40.6 mm
932
Weight
9.8 kg
9.8 k
Processor
α11 Gen3 AI Processor 4K
11
Overview
Compact OLED flexibility defines the LG OLED42C6PUA, a 41.5-inch 4K OLED evo webOS television. Self-emissive pixels, 99 % (percent), 10 bits and Dolby Vision suit films, while 48 Hz - 165 Hz (hertz), FreeSync Premium, G-Sync compatibility, VRR and ALLM serve gaming. Four HDMI 2.1 inputs, eARC, webOS 26 and the α11 Gen3 AI Processor 4K form a strong source and smart-TV package. Typical and peak brightness are not published, so bright-room output and HDR highlights cannot be compared numerically. The OLED48C6PUA shares the core platform; size, weight, VESA pattern and gamut figure are the useful differences. With its stand, the set weighs 10.1 kg (kilograms). Buy it if OLED black levels and 48 Hz - 165 Hz gaming suit your room; skip it if published brightness data or HDR10+ is essential.
BrandLGPanel TypeOLED evoResolution3840 x 2160 pixelsRefresh Rate48 Hz - 165 Hz (hertz)
Key Highlights
- OLED42C6PUA uses a 41.5 in (inches) OLED evo panel with 3840 x 2160 pixels
- 48 Hz - 165 Hz (hertz), four HDMI 2.1 inputs, FreeSync Premium and G-Sync compatibility cover high-end gaming
- Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) defines the published HDR format support
- 4 x HDMI 2.1 and HDMI eARC, optical digital audio, 3.5 mm audio out cover the main source and sound connections
- Compared with OLED48C6PUA, size, stand weight and mounting requirements are the clearest practical changes
Who Should Buy the LG OLED42C6PUA
+ Best For
High-refresh 4K entertainment
48 Hz - 165 Hz (hertz) and VRR suit compatible consoles and PCs.
Streaming without an external box
webOS 26 provides the integrated app platform.
External audio systems
HDMI eARC, optical digital audio, 3.5 mm audio out supports a soundbar or receiver route.
Planned installations
the 41.5 in (inches) screen is practical when its 932 mm (millimeters) width and 10.1 kg (kilograms) stand weight are checked.
× Not Ideal For
Measured HDR comparisons
No typical or peak brightness figure is published, and HDR10+ is absent.
Desktop monitor connectivity
DisplayPort and USB-C video are not listed.
Flexible tabletop adjustment
the supplied stand has no published tilt, height or swivel range.
Unplanned furniture placement
932 mm (millimeters) width and 170 mm (millimeters) depth need checking before delivery.
Display Performance
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 165 Hz (hertz)
This is OLED42C6PUA's published panel range, not a motion-processing claim.
Response Time
Not published
No independent pixel-transition figure is supplied for OLED42C6PUA.
Brightness
Not published
The sheet gives no usable luminance figure.
Contrast
Not published
Black-level performance cannot be ranked numerically from the sheet.
Colour Gamut
99 % (percent)
This is published coverage, not calibration accuracy.
HDR
Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
No typical or peak brightness figure is published, and HDR10+ is absent.
Gaming Performance
Refresh Rate48 Hz - 165 Hz (hertz)This sets the published high-frame-rate ceiling for OLED42C6PUA.
Response TimeNot publishedA measured transition time is not available.
VRR / Adaptive SyncVariable Refresh Rate (VRR), AMD FreeSync Premium, Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)Compatible sources can reduce tearing and trigger game mode automatically.
GPU Requirement3840 x 2160 pixels at up to 165 Hz (hertz)A high-end GPU is appropriate for native 4K near the maximum refresh rate.
HDR & Brightness Reality
OLED42C6PUA uses self-emissive OLED evo pixels with 10 bits, 99 % (percent) and Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma). Pixel-level light control supports convincing blacks without an LCD backlight, but typical and peak brightness are not published. HDR10+ is absent. The sheet therefore supports a strong black-level and format case, while leaving bright-room and highlight-output comparisons unresolved.
Connectivity & Ports
HDMI4 x HDMI 2.1These are the exact published HDMI versions for OLED42C6PUA.
DisplayPortNone listedPC video must use HDMI because OLED42C6PUA has no published DisplayPort input.
USB-CNone listedLaptop video and USB-C charging are not part of OLED42C6PUA's specification.
USB Hub2 x USB 2.0 Type-AThese Type-A ports are for media or accessories, not a full laptop dock.
Audio OutHDMI eARC, optical digital audio, 3.5 mm audio outUse the listed return channel or dedicated output for external sound.
Real-World Use Cases
webOS 26 and α11 Gen3 AI Processor 4K cover apps, navigation and 4K processing
Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) provides the published format compatibility
48 Hz - 165 Hz (hertz), VRR, ALLM and AMD FreeSync Premium suit compatible sources
HDMI eARC, optical digital audio, 3.5 mm audio out supports a soundbar or receiver connection
Pros & Cons
Pros
- OLED42C6PUA uses a 41.5 in (inches) OLED evo panel with 3840 x 2160 pixels
- 48 Hz 165 Hz (hertz), four HDMI 2.1 inputs, FreeSync Premium and G-Sync compatibility cover high-end gaming
- webOS 26 and α11 Gen3 AI Processor 4K provide integrated streaming and processing
- 4 x HDMI 2.1 plus HDMI eARC, optical digital audio, 3.5 mm audio out cover the main home-entertainment connections
- Compared with OLED48C6PUA, size, stand weight and mounting requirements are the clearest practical changes
Cons
- No typical or peak brightness figure is published, and HDR10+ is absent
- No DisplayPort or USB-C video input is listed
- The fixed stand provides no tilt, height or swivel adjustment
- HDR10+ is not listed
Score & Ratings
9.0/10
Great
Television Identity & Market
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | LG |
| Series | C6 |
| Model | OLED42C6PUA |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Available Colors | Black |
Screen Geometry & Format
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 41.5 in (inches) |
| Marketed Screen Size | 41.5 in (inches) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 95.4 % (percent) |
Panel Architecture & Light Control
3
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | OLED evo | OLED evo determines the basic black-level, viewing-angle and light-control behaviour buyers can expect from OLED42C6PUA. |
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits | 10 bits supports the listed colour gradation; it does not guarantee accurate factory calibration. |
| Display Colors | 1.07 billion colors / 30-bit |
Resolution, Scaling & Signal
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 106 ppi (pixels per inch) |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.241 mm (millimeters) |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
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Luminance, Blacks & Contrast
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Viewing Angles | 178° / 178° |
Color Reproduction & Calibration
2
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 99 % (percent) | 99 % (percent) indicates broad cinema-colour coverage on OLED42C6PUA, although accuracy and measurement method are not published. |
| Perfect Color | Yes |
HDR Formats & Tone Mapping
3
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| HDR Support | Dolby Vision IQDolby VisionHDR10HLG |
Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) lets OLED42C6PUA accept these formats, while missing luminance data limits any claim about actual HDR impact. |
| Dynamic Tone Mapping | Yes | |
| Filmmaker Mode | Filmmaker Mode with Ambient Light technology |
Motion Processing & Response
3
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | Native - 120 Hz | Native - 120 Hz is the base panel cadence; motion-processing labels should not be confused with native 4K input capability. |
| Maximum Refresh Rate | 48 Hz - 165 Hz (hertz) | |
| Motion Processing | Motion Booster 288 Hz |
Console, VRR & Game Tools
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Variable Refresh Rate | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Auto Low Latency Mode | Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) |
| High Frame Rate | Yes |
| AMD FreeSync | AMD FreeSync Premium |
| NVIDIA G-Sync | Yes |
| Game Optimizer | Yes |
Picture Intelligence & AI
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Filmmaker Mode | Filmmaker Mode with Ambient Light technology |
Broadcast Tuners & Reception
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In TV Tuner | Yes |
| Tuner Configuration | Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM)ATSCClear QAM |
| Analog Tuner | NTSC / PAL / SECAM |
| North American Digital Tuner | ATSC |
| Clear QAM | clear qam |
Compute, Memory & Storage
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor Brand Name | α11 Gen3 AI Processor 4K |
| CPU Architecture | 4 |
Smart Platform & System
2
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Smart TV | Yes | |
| Operating System | webOS 26 | webOS 26 supplies OLED42C6PUA's streaming apps and smart-TV interface without an external player. |
HDMI Signal Interface
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HDMI Ports | 4 |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 4× HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI CEC | Yes |
| Audio Return Channel | Yes |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel | Yes |
| Auto Low Latency Mode | Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) |
| High Frame Rate | Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
USB, Audio & Legacy I/O
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total USB Ports | 2 |
| USB-A 2.0 Ports | 2× USB 2.0 |
| Ethernet Port | 1× RJ45 |
| Optical Audio Output | 1× S/PDIF |
| 3.5 mm Audio Output | 1× 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | Yes |
Wireless, LAN & Casting
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 8 |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| DLNA | Yes |
Speaker Layout & Output
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | Yes |
| Speaker Configuration | 2.0 CH |
| Speaker Channels | 2.0 CH |
Sound Formats & Enhancement
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Dolby Digital | Yes |
Panel-Only Size & Mass
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Width Without Stand | 932 mm (millimeters) |
| Height Without Stand | 540 mm (millimeters) |
| Depth Without Stand | 40.6 mm (millimeters) |
| Weight Without Stand | 9.8 kg (kilograms) |
Assembled TV Size & Mass
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Width With Stand | 932 mm (millimeters) |
| Height With Stand | 577 mm (millimeters) |
| Depth With Stand | 170 mm (millimeters) |
| Weight With Stand | 10.1 kg (kilograms) |
Exterior Styling & Stand Footprint
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chassis Color | Black |
Wall Mounting & Installation
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | 300 x 200 mm |
| VESA Interface | 300 x 200 mm |
| VESA Size | 300 x 200 mm |
Electrical Load & Efficiency
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 100 V - 120 V (volts) |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz (hertz) |
| Standby Consumption | 0.5 W (watts) |
Picture Feature Inventory
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Perfect Black | Yes |
| Perfect Color | Yes |
| OLED Pixel Dimming | Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode | Filmmaker Mode with Ambient Light technology |
| Dynamic Tone Mapping | Yes |
Gaming Validation & Compatibility
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| ALLM | Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) |
Regulatory & Industry Approvals
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CE | Yes |
In-the-Box Components
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 41.5 in (inches) |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 How does OLED42C6PUA differ from OLED48C6PUA? +
Compared with OLED48C6PUA, size, stand weight and mounting requirements are the clearest practical changes. The core family platform remains closely related, so physical scale and any listed panel or processor difference matter most.
02 What weakens the HDR case for OLED42C6PUA? +
No typical or peak brightness figure is published, and HDR10+ is absent. Format support confirms compatibility, but it does not replace brightness, contrast and dimming measurements.
03 Which gaming hardware makes sense for OLED42C6PUA? +
The panel is listed at 48 Hz - 165 Hz (hertz) with AMD FreeSync Premium and ALLM. Native 4K near the top rate requires a capable console or high-end PC.
04 Which ports deserve attention on OLED42C6PUA? +
The source lists 4 x HDMI 2.1 and 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A. The published external-audio routes are HDMI eARC, optical digital audio, 3.5 mm audio out, while DisplayPort and USB-C video are absent.
05 What installation numbers matter for OLED42C6PUA? +
With the stand it is 932 mm (millimeters) wide, 170 mm (millimeters) deep and 10.1 kg (kilograms). Wall mounting requires the published 300 x 200 mm pattern and a bracket rated for the panel weight.
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