LG G5 OLED evo 65" vs LG OLED C2 65" (Evo)
The Verdict
The LG G5 OLED evo 65" and LG OLED C2 65" (Evo) sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The LG OLED C2 65" (Evo) is the cheaper of the two at $1,599 versus $2,600, a difference of about $1,001. The LG G5 OLED evo 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. LG G5 OLED evo 65" stands out for oled evo with mla for higher brightness (3000 nits), while LG OLED C2 65" (Evo) is praised for incredible picture quality with perfect blacks and vivid oled colors. 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 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
Buy the LG OLED C2 65" (Evo) if…
- →Incredible picture quality with perfect blacks and vivid OLED colors
- →Lightweight at 37.5 lbs for a 65-inch — easy to wall-mount
- →Full Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos cinema experience
Pros & Cons
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
LG OLED C2 65" (Evo)
Pros
- Incredible picture quality with perfect blacks and vivid OLED colors
- Lightweight at 37.5 lbs for a 65-inch — easy to wall-mount
- Full Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos cinema experience
- Four HDMI 2.1 ports — ideal setup for multi-console gaming
- Often discounted well below launch price — exceptional value used/refurbished
Cons
- Superseded by the brighter C3 — worth comparing prices
- 800 nits may wash out in very bright, sunlit rooms
- Risk of burn-in with prolonged static content display
- 40W audio is adequate but a soundbar improves the experience significantly
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG G5 OLED evo 65" | LG OLED C2 65" (Evo) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 200mm |
| Weight | 18.2 kg | 37.5 lbs |
| Dimensions | — | 57.0 x 32.7 x 1.8 inches |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 57.0 x 34.8 x 11.8 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 40 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Speakers | — | 2.2ch |
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 9 | 6 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ |
| Size | 65 inches | 65" |
| Type | OLED evo MLA | OLED Evo (WOLED) |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 800 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 25 | webOS 22 |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | LG ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α11 AI | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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