A disc player, a games console, a PC and a soundbar can fill four HDMI sockets before you buy anything else. The C5 makes that collection manageable. Its range also starts at 42 inches, so the same family can work in a study or a large living room.
In depth
LG OLED C5 review
Published
Best forFilm and game enthusiasts who want one OLED for several HDMI devices.
At a glance
- Display technology
- OLED
- Available sizes
- 42 inches48 inches55 inches65 inches77 inches83 inches
- Native resolution
- 3840 × 2160
- Native refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- HDR formats
- Dolby VisionHDR10HLG
Pros
- Four high-bandwidth inputs and Dolby Vision suit mixed sources.
- A wide range of screen sizes, including 42 and 48 inches.
Cons
- The smallest two sizes omit Brightness Booster.
- A lamp or window directly opposite the screen can remain visible. 1
Display
- 4K OLED evo
- Dolby Vision / HDR10 / HLG
RTINGS found the 65-inch C5 could handle indirect daylight while showing deep blacks at night. A reflected lamp was harder to suppress. The 42- and 48-inch versions omit the Brightness Booster feature found on the larger sizes. A 65-inch brightness result is therefore a poor shopping shortcut for a desktop installation. 1
Gaming
- Up to 4K at 144 Hz on PC
- VRR
- Game Optimizer
The four inputs are useful even if you never exceed 120 Hz. Connect an eARC soundbar to HDMI 2 and you can use the remaining three for a pair of consoles and a PC. The high PC ceiling helps when the graphics card supplies the frames. It won't change the frame rate of a console game that runs at 60.
Smart TV
- webOS 25
- Dolby Vision
Built-in streaming and Dolby Vision make a straightforward combination for movie nights. If you already use an external player, keep it on an available HDMI input and select the interface you prefer. There's no need to reorganize your library around the TV's home screen.
Alternatives
The C4 already offered 144 Hz PC support, so a gaming setup that works well on it has little reason to replace the screen solely for the newer name. For a bright OLED mounted close to the wall, the G5 has a different panel design on its 55- to 83-inch models and is the more meaningful comparison.
Verdict
The C5 is easy to recommend when a single TV will handle discs, games and streaming. Choose a smaller size for fit, with realistic expectations about its brightness.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- RTINGSLG OLED C5 review (opens in a new tab)https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/lg/c5-oled
65-inch room-light behavior and 42/48-inch Brightness Booster exclusions.