LG C4 65" vs LG C5 OLED 65"
The Verdict
The LG C4 65" and LG C5 OLED 65" sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The LG C5 OLED 65" is the cheaper of the two at $1,400 versus $1,799, a difference of about $399. The LG C5 OLED 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. LG C4 65" stands out for perfect black levels from self-emissive oled pixels — best-in-class contrast, while LG C5 OLED 65" is praised for 4k oled with perfect blacks. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG C4 65" if…
- →Perfect black levels from self-emissive OLED pixels — best-in-class contrast
- →All four HDMI 2.1 ports at full bandwidth with VRR, ALLM, and G-Sync Compatible
- →1ms input lag makes it one of the best gaming TVs at any price
Buy the LG C5 OLED 65" if…
- →4K OLED with perfect blacks
- →144Hz with NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium
- →0.1ms response time for gaming
Pros & Cons
LG C4 65"
Pros
- Perfect black levels from self-emissive OLED pixels — best-in-class contrast
- All four HDMI 2.1 ports at full bandwidth with VRR, ALLM, and G-Sync Compatible
- 1ms input lag makes it one of the best gaming TVs at any price
- Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos support for premium cinematic experience
- webOS 24 is clean, fast, and nearly ad-free compared to Tizen
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with prolonged static content (e.g. news tickers, HUDs)
- Peak brightness trails Mini-LED rivals in very bright HDR highlights
- Slightly lower brightness than the G4, limiting HDR pop in sunlit rooms
- USB-A ports are only USB 2.0 speed
LG C5 OLED 65"
Pros
- 4K OLED with perfect blacks
- 144Hz with NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium
- 0.1ms response time for gaming
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- 4x HDMI 2.1 ports
Cons
- $1400 is still premium for 65 inches
- Risk of burn-in with static content
- 40W speakers may need a soundbar
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG C4 65" | LG C5 OLED 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200mm | 300 x 300 |
| Weight | 52.9 lbs | 18.9 kg |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.0 x 36.9 x 10.1 inches | — |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 40 |
| Speakers | 2.2ch | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 1 | 9 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG, Filmmaker Mode | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65" | 65 inches |
| Type | OLED evo | OLED evo |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 x 2160 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 24 | webOS 25 |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α9 Gen 7 AI Processor 4K | α9 AI Gen8 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| USB ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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