Question Question: Corsair Flex or LG C4 for 4070 laptop

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Hello,

I currently own a Dell G16 7630 with a 4070 mobile GPU.

I've spent days researching for the best large monitor (i.e., around 42").

I've narrowed my search down to the Corsair Flex:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsai...dmi-displayport-black/6530600.p?skuId=6530600

...and LG C4:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-42-...d-smart-webos-tv-2024/6578050.p?skuId=6578050

The Flex supports up to 2K at 240Hz (as well as including a screen that can be curved), while the C4 supports 4K at 144Hz as well as a newer OLED panel (gen4 vs gen2 for the Flex) and includes speakers.

I don't game at all.

I use my laptop for programming, music editing (e.g., using REAPER), video editing (e.g., using Davinci Resolve), and for general usage (e.g., YouTube, watching movies, etc.).

My laptop has a thunderbolt 4 output, as well as HDMI 2.1.

Question: What monitor would be the best (for my usage)?

Since I don't game, I'd assume that the difference between 240Hz and 144Hz would be negligible (the curve also likely wouldn't be useful for non-gaming scenarios).

However, I'd assume that the difference between 4K and 2K (for a large monitor that is 3.5 to 4 feet from my eyes) would be far more noticeable, let alone the newer OLED panel would be move vibrant, plus the integrated speakers would result in a cleaner setup.

Initially I was looking for a smaller 4K 240Hz monitor, but I eventually realized that my GPU can't support 4K at 240Hz due to the display outputs (as I'm assuming I'd need at least DisplayPort 2.1 for 4K at 240Hz).

The more I think about things, the more I'm leaning towards the LG C4 (when it's on sale for Black Friday), but wanted to double-check with all of you.

Thank you,
Nelson

 

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the more I'm leaning towards the LG C4

i have an LG CX 55" 4K 120Hz OLED HDR that is perfect for PC use at ~4' distance.
also has pretty good quality audio output. i never even installed my 5.1 setup because the onboard speakers are fine for my bedroom.

a newer, more advanced tech version, with a slightly smaller screensize would be even more so "perfect" for your scenario.

the difference between 144Hz & 240Hz with your suggested usage will be unnoticeable.
the difference between 2K & 4K would be a bit more noticeable, especially if watching video content.
a curve in place with video content like movies/shows will be annoying at the least.

the Corsair monitor is designed around gaming.
if you don't have that in mind, i wouldn't waste the extra money on it.

 

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i have an LG CX 55" 4K 120Hz OLED HDR that is perfect for PC use at ~4' distance.
also has pretty good quality audio output. i never even installed my 5.1 setup because the onboard speakers are fine for my bedroom.

a newer, more advanced tech version, with a slightly smaller screensize would be even more so "perfect" for your scenario.

the difference between 144Hz & 240Hz with your suggested usage will be unnoticeable.
the difference between 2K & 4K would be a bit more noticeable, especially if watching video content.
a curve in place with video content like movies/shows will be annoying at the least.

the Corsair monitor is designed around gaming.
if you don't have that in mind, i wouldn't waste the extra money on it.

Hello JohnBonhamsGhost,

Thank you for the reply.

This confirms what I believed.

Also, given that a 55" works for you at ~4 ft, I may end up moving up to the 48" C4 (as it includes BrightBoost technology, which the 42" lacks).

Just out of curiosity, would you say that a 55" is too big at less than 4 ft distance (or thereabouts) from the screen?

I only ask as I really wanted the G4 initially, but thought that 55" was just going to be too huge for a PC monitor (as the smallest screen for the G4 is 55").

However, certain Black Friday deals may put the 55" G4, $250 - $500 above the 48" C4 (which wouldn't stretch my budget by that much).

The G4 has a much better AI image processor (for scaling of images, smoothing of motion and so forth), plus has a significantly better anti-reflection panel (and no green tinting on the edges - which you can only see when looking at an LG C4 from the edges or sides).

Plus the G4 comes with a 5 year panel warranty from LG (not sure if a warranty like that would be worth anything), whereas the C4 does not (as it only has a 1 year panel warranty).

Thank you once again,
Nelson

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

would you say that a 55" is too big at less than 4 ft distance

it is for me.
anything closer leaves some of the screen slightly out of my direct view.
notice having to actually look to the sides / up & down for full view of the screen any closer.

the G4 comes with a 5 year panel warranty from LG (not sure if a warranty like that would be worth anything)

my previous LG TV had it's image processor go out twice while still under warranty.
they had a support tech come out to my house and do the repairs by replacing it.
now it has gone out again just recently while past it's 1 year warranty.

the CX has been fine though over the few years i've been using it with no problem.

 

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it is for me.
anything closer leaves some of the screen slightly out of my direct view.
notice having to actually look to the sides / up & down for full view of the screen any closer.

my previous LG TV had it's image processor go out twice while still under warranty.
they had a support tech come out to my house and do the repairs by replacing it.
now it has gone out again just recently while past it's 1 year warranty.

the CX has been fine though over the few years i've been using it with no problem.

Hello JohnBonhamsGhost,

Thank you for the info.

That said, I'll likely hold off on buying anything until next year.

Rumor has it that LG will be releasing a 42" 4K 240Hz MLA OLED monitor end of this year (or next year).

If that's true, that would make a good long term purchase.

Thank you once again for all your help,
Nelson