LG G5 OLED evo 65" vs Vizio V-Series 55"
The Verdict
The LG G5 OLED evo 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 $2,600, a difference of about $2,301. 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 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 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 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 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
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 G5 OLED evo 65" | Vizio V-Series 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200 | 200 x 200mm |
| Weight | 18.2 kg | 30.6 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 48.6 x 32.1 x 8.9 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 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 MLA | LED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 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 | α11 AI | 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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