LG C5 OLED 65" vs Vizio OLED 55"
The Verdict
The LG C5 OLED 65" and Vizio OLED 55" sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Vizio OLED 55" is the cheaper of the two at $999 versus $1,400, a difference of about $401. 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 Vizio OLED 55" is praised for most affordable 55-inch oled at $999 — perfect blacks at a budget 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 Vizio OLED 55" if…
- →Most affordable 55-inch OLED at $999 — perfect blacks at a budget price
- →Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos — supports all major formats
- →120Hz with VRR and ALLM — capable gaming display
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
Vizio OLED 55"
Pros
- Most affordable 55-inch OLED at $999 — perfect blacks at a budget price
- Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos — supports all major formats
- 120Hz with VRR and ALLM — capable gaming display
- Infinite contrast ratio with pixel-perfect black levels
- 4x HDMI ports including HDMI 2.1 for next-gen consoles
Cons
- SmartCast OS is the weakest smart TV platform — buggy and slow
- Only 600 nits peak brightness — dimmer than LG and Samsung OLEDs
- Vizio has exited the TV market — long-term software support uncertain
- Image processing quality trails LG, Sony, and Samsung OLED models
- Build quality feels inferior to similarly priced LG A2 OLED
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG C5 OLED 65" | Vizio OLED 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 18.9 kg | 33.5 lbs |
| Dimensions | — | 48.2 x 28.0 x 1.5 inches |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 48.2 x 29.7 x 10.0 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 30 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Speakers | — | 2.0ch |
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 9 | 10 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65 inches | 55" |
| Type | OLED evo | OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 600 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 25 | SmartCast (Chromecast built-in) |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α9 AI Gen8 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 3 | 1 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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