LG C5 OLED 65" vs Vizio V-Series 55"
The Verdict
The LG C5 OLED 65" and Vizio V-Series 55" sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Vizio V-Series 55" is the cheaper of the two at $299 versus $1,400, a difference of about $1,101. 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 V-Series 55" is praised for very affordable at $299 for a 55-inch 4k tv with dolby vision support. 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 V-Series 55" if…
- →Very affordable at $299 for a 55-inch 4K TV with Dolby Vision support
- →AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in enable easy casting from phones and tablets
- →SmartCast is straightforward and quick to navigate for basic streaming needs
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 V-Series 55"
Pros
- Very affordable at $299 for a 55-inch 4K TV with Dolby Vision support
- AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in enable easy casting from phones and tablets
- SmartCast is straightforward and quick to navigate for basic streaming needs
- Lightweight at 30.6 lbs — easy to mount or move between rooms
Cons
- 60Hz panel is unsuitable for gaming or watching fast-motion sports content
- SmartCast app ecosystem is more limited than Google TV or Tizen
- Only three HDMI ports — none support HDMI 2.1 bandwidth
- Low brightness and basic LED backlighting delivers mediocre HDR impact
- No VRR or ALLM, and ~20ms input lag makes it a poor choice for gamers
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG C5 OLED 65" | Vizio V-Series 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300 | 200 x 200mm |
| Weight | 18.9 kg | 30.6 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 48.6 x 32.1 x 8.9 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 20 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Speakers | — | 2.0ch |
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 9 | 20 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Size | 65 inches | 55" |
| Type | OLED evo | LED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 400 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 25 | SmartCast |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α9 AI Gen8 | Vizio IQ Active Processor |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| USB ports | 3 | 1 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 3 |
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