LG C5 Review
The C5 is a strong value choice for buyers who want premium OLED fundamentals and four-port gaming flexibility at reduced pricing.
At a Glance
A proven, well-priced OLED with broad format support and excellent gaming connectivity, now helped by mature discounts.
LG C5 Specifications
65-inch 4K OLED evo television with a 120 Hz native panel, gaming refresh up to 144 Hz, Dolby Vision and the Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8.
Display
| Screen Sizes | 42, 48, 55, 65, 77 and 83 in; reviewed size 65 in |
| Panel Technology | 4K OLED evo |
| Resolution | 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) |
| Native Refresh Rate | 120 Hz native; gaming refresh up to 144 Hz |
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| Processor | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
Gaming
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 4 HDMI inputs support high-refresh 4K gaming |
| VRR | VRR with NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium |
| Max Gaming Refresh | Up to 144 Hz |
| ALLM / Game Mode | ALLM supported |
Audio
| Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | eARC supported |
Smart Platform
| Smart TV Platform | webOS |
| Casting & Assistants | Apple AirPlay and smart-assistant integration |
Connectivity
| HDMI Inputs | 4 HDMI inputs |
| Other Ports | Ethernet, optical digital audio output and RF tuner connections |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth |
Warranty & Support
| Warranty | 1-year parts and labor limited warranty |
| Support | US online support, chat, troubleshooting and repair channels |
Summary
The reviewed configuration supports both NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium. It uses LG’s webOS smart-TV platform and includes four HDMI inputs for source connectivity.
Should You Buy the LG C5?
The LG C5 ranks #10 of 10 in our Best OLED TVs ranking, with a CORE score of 86/100. Its standout area is verified owner experience, where it ranks 1st of 8.
Buy it if
- You’re shopping for a value-focused OLED.
- You want an OLED TV for console gaming.
- You want an OLED TV for movies and everyday streaming.
Skip it if
- Picture quality & HDR is your top priority. The Samsung S95H scores 97 there, against 89 for the LG C5.
How the LG C5 Scored
CORE scores every model in this category on the factors below, listed from most to least important for OLED TVs. The rank shows where the LG C5 places among the 10 models in our Best OLED TVs ranking.
Technical Assessment
Performance
It delivers excellent black levels, strong HDR and capable processing, while four HDMI 2.1 ports support 144Hz gaming across a flexible range of source devices. Newer models are brighter and more colorful, but the C5 remains highly competent in normal living-room and home-theater conditions.
Reliability and Ownership
The large owner-review base offers mature usability feedback without being turned into a reliability bonus.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Excellent OLED blacks and strong HDR performance
- Dolby Vision and four HDMI 2.1 ports
- Very competitive discounted pricing
Cons
- Built-in audio is serviceable rather than premium, making a soundbar the better home-theater option.
- Bright room performance and daytime viewing flexibility trail newer premium OLEDs.
- Current value is good rather than exceptional once newer discounted OLED rivals are considered.
LG C5 Alternatives
Samsung S95H
Choose it for stronger bright-room & viewing flexibility: it scores 98 there, against 75 for the LG C5.
LG W6 Wallpaper OLED
Choose it for stronger bright-room & viewing flexibility: it scores 94 there, against 75 for the LG C5.
Samsung S90F
Choose it for stronger value & total ownership cost: it scores 95 there, against 84 for the LG C5.
How We Evaluate
Last updated September 30, 2026.