LG G5 OLED evo 65" vs LG OLED C3 65" (Evo)
The Verdict
The LG G5 OLED evo 65" and LG OLED C3 65" (Evo) sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The LG OLED C3 65" (Evo) is the cheaper of the two at $1,799 versus $2,600, a difference of about $801. 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 C3 65" (Evo) is praised for perfect pixel-level black levels with infinite contrast ratio. 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 C3 65" (Evo) if…
- →Perfect pixel-level black levels with infinite contrast ratio
- →Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG cover the full HDR ecosystem
- →4x HDMI 2.1 with 4K@120Hz, VRR, and ALLM — the gaming gold standard
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 C3 65" (Evo)
Pros
- Perfect pixel-level black levels with infinite contrast ratio
- Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG cover the full HDR ecosystem
- 4x HDMI 2.1 with 4K@120Hz, VRR, and ALLM — the gaming gold standard
- α9 Gen6 AI processor upscales and enhances content intelligently
- Wide viewing angles — no color shift from the sides
Cons
- 900 nits peak brightness is dimmer than Mini-LED and QD-OLED competitors
- Risk of permanent OLED burn-in with static content
- webOS 23 includes home screen ads and sponsored content
- 40W built-in audio needs supplementing with a soundbar
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG G5 OLED evo 65" | LG OLED C3 65" (Evo) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 200mm |
| Weight | 18.2 kg | 41.9 lbs |
| Dimensions | — | 57.0 x 32.7 x 1.8 inches |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 57.0 x 35.2 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 |
| 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 | 900 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 25 | webOS 23 |
| 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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