LG C5 OLED 65" vs LG G5 OLED evo 65"
The Verdict
The LG C5 OLED 65" and LG G5 OLED evo 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 $2,600, a difference of about $1,200. LG C5 OLED 65" stands out for 4k oled with perfect blacks, while LG G5 OLED evo 65" is praised for oled evo with mla for higher brightness (3000 nits). 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 C5 OLED 65" if…
- →4K OLED with perfect blacks
- →144Hz with NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium
- →0.1ms response time for gaming
Buy the LG G5 OLED evo 65" if…
- →OLED evo with MLA for higher brightness (3000 nits)
- →Gallery design with flush wall mount included
- →144Hz with G-Sync and FreeSync Premium
Pros & Cons
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
LG G5 OLED evo 65"
Pros
- OLED evo with MLA for higher brightness (3000 nits)
- Gallery design with flush wall mount included
- 144Hz with G-Sync and FreeSync Premium
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- α11 AI processor
Cons
- $2600 is premium over C5
- Wall-mount design means no stand included
- Risk of OLED burn-in
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG C5 OLED 65" | LG G5 OLED evo 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 200 |
| Weight | 18.9 kg | 18.2 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 60 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 9 | 9 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65 inches | 65 inches |
| Type | OLED evo | OLED evo MLA |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 3000 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 25 | webOS 25 |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α9 AI Gen8 | α11 AI |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| USB ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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