LG G5 OLED evo 65" vs LG UT70 50"
The Verdict
The LG G5 OLED evo 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 $2,600, a difference of about $2,271. 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 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 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 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 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 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 G5 OLED evo 65" | LG UT70 50" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200 | 200 x 200mm |
| Weight | 18.2 kg | 21.2 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 44.1 x 28.2 x 8.3 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 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 MLA | LED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 300 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 25 | webOS 24 |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α11 AI | 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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