Specifications
- Screen Size
- 48 inches
- Resolution
- 4K
- Panel Type
- OLED evo AI C5
- Processor
- Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8
- HDR Formats
- Dolby Vision, HDR10+
- Audio Formats
- Dolby Atmos, FILMMAKER MODE
- Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- Response Time
- 0.1 ms
- Gaming Features
- NVIDIA G‑Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium
- Pixel Count
- 8.3 million self‑lit pixels
- Black Level
- ≤0.24 nit (up to 500 lux)
- Color Consistency
- >99 % (up to 500 lux)
- Smart Platform
- webOS
- Free Channels
- >350 LG channels
- Software Updates
- webOS Re:New
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What reviewers say
The Digital Trends review praises the LG C5 OLED for its exceptional contrast, viewing angles, and perfect black levels that deliver a cinematic experience in dark rooms. The reviewer notes significant brightness improvements over previous models but still finds it outpaced by MiniLED competitors in overall brightness and cost. The article highlights the high price of OLED panels, especially as size increases, and suggests that while the C5 remains an excellent choice for cinephiles who watch mainly at night, its practicality and value are limited for typical living‑room use.
www.digitaltrends.com ↗
The review praises the LG C5 OLED (OLED65C5) for its excellent picture quality, highlighting deep blacks, high peak brightness (~1200 nits), vibrant colors, and superb contrast. It notes minimal shadow-detail loss, no flicker in dark scenes, sharp detail with native 4K sources, and effective upscaling of HD content. The TV’s viewing angles are good, and the overall image is natural across presets. While it acknowledges that flagship models offer higher brightness, the C5 delivers a consistently immersive cinematic experience at a lower price. Sound quality is mentioned as a weakness, particularly bass performance.
www.sound-advice.online ↗
The LG Evo C5 is a stunning 48‑inch OLED TV that delivers vivid, accurate colors and excellent contrast while offering a wealth of features such as webOS with Alexa, AirPlay, Google Cast, and gaming‑friendly FreeSync/G‑Sync support—all at a more affordable price than similarly equipped competitors.
uk.pcmag.com ↗
T3 reviews the LG OLED C5 as a refined upgrade that delivers outstanding picture quality, next‑gen gaming features, and a sleek design, while noting its average built‑in audio and lack of HDR10+ support.
www.t3.com ↗
TechRadar’s review praises the LG C5 OLED for its excellent picture quality, comprehensive gaming features, and user‑friendly webOS smart TV platform, while noting that sound performance could be improved, HDR10+ is missing, and the upgrade over the previous C4 model is modest.
www.techradar.com ↗
Our take
Based on 5 reviews
All five reviews praise its deep blacks and perfect contrast. All five reviews praise its sleek, bezel-free design. Sound Advice, T3 and TechRadar fault the missing HDR10+ support.
T3 and TechRadar praise its high peak HDR brightness, while four of the five reviews fault the modest full-screen brightness. Sound Advice, PCMag and T3 praise its excellent price-to-performance ratio, while Digital Trends and TechRadar fault the steep cost of larger sizes. This OLED delivers stunning picture quality and gaming performance for enthusiasts, but buyers prioritizing maximum brightness or robust built-in audio should consider alternatives.
Pros
- Deep blacks and perfect contrast
- Sleek, bezel-free design
- Low input lag and 144Hz support
- Intuitive webOS platform
Cons
- Missing HDR10+ support
- Weak, bass-light speakers
Best for: Gamers and movie lovers seeking top-tier visuals should buy it, while those needing high brightness or superior speakers should look elsewhere.
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