LG C5 OLED 65" vs LG UT70 50"
The Verdict
The LG C5 OLED 65" and LG UT70 50" sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The LG UT70 50" is the cheaper of the two at $329 versus $1,400, a difference of about $1,071. The LG C5 OLED 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. LG C5 OLED 65" stands out for 4k oled with perfect blacks, while LG UT70 50" is praised for webos 24 smart tv platform at budget pricing — best-in-class software for the price. 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 UT70 50" if…
- →webOS 24 smart TV platform at budget pricing — best-in-class software for the price
- →AI-assisted upscaling from the α5 processor improves SD/HD content
- →Magic Remote with point-and-click navigation included
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 UT70 50"
Pros
- webOS 24 smart TV platform at budget pricing — best-in-class software for the price
- AI-assisted upscaling from the α5 processor improves SD/HD content
- Magic Remote with point-and-click navigation included
- Lightweight and easy to mount at 21 lbs
- Supports Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple AirPlay 2
Cons
- 60Hz panel — no 120Hz or VRR for gaming
- Low brightness limits HDR impact
- No Dolby Vision — only basic HDR10
- Narrow viewing angles typical of budget VA panels
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG C5 OLED 65" | LG UT70 50" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300 | 200 x 200mm |
| Weight | 18.9 kg | 21.2 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 44.1 x 28.2 x 8.3 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 20 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Speakers | — | 2.0ch |
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 9 | 14 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65 inches | 50" |
| Type | OLED evo | LED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 300 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 25 | webOS 24 |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α9 AI Gen8 | α5 AI Processor 4K Gen 7 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 3 | 1 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 3 |
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