LG G5
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The LG G5 is recognized as a flagship OLED television that introduces a tandem OLED panel for significantly higher brightness levels compared to the C-series. While it is praised for its top-tier picture quality, motion clarity, and upscaling capabilities, it faces criticism for its high price premium and a user interface that some find frustrating. It is frequently compared to high-end models from Sony and TCL, with many users noting that while it is objectively superior in brightness and clarity, the real-world performance gap may not always justify the steep cost increase.
Pros
- Tandem OLED technology provides a significant brightness boost over the LG C5
- Excellent motion clarity with refresh rates reaching up to 165Hz
- High-quality upscaling makes 1080p content look very good
- Equipped with four HDMI 2.1 ports for extensive high-bandwidth connectivity
- Considered a top-of-the-line OLED for movie enthusiasts
Cons
- Substantial price premium that many users feel offers diminishing returns
- WebOS and the included remote are polarizing, with some users finding them difficult to use
- Lack of native DTS pass-through support, which may affect Blu-ray setups
- Occasional reports of HDMI ARC connectivity issues with certain soundbars
Caveats
- The performance advantage over mid-range flagships (like TCL) is estimated by some users to be only 7–10%, despite a much higher price
- May be considered 'overkill' for users who do not regularly consume 4K HDR content
- The tandem OLED panel's brightness is a major selling point but may not be necessary for dark-room viewing
Best for
- Home theater enthusiasts who want the brightest OLED currently available
- High-end gaming setups requiring multiple HDMI 2.1 ports and high refresh rates
- Users who prioritize 4K HDR performance and motion clarity
Avoid if
- You are looking for the best price-to-performance ratio
- You require native DTS pass-through for your audio system
- You prefer a more streamlined or different smart TV operating system than WebOS
This summary uses balanced time weighting with about a 6-month half-life. The evidence is older, with a median age of 298 days, which may impact the accuracy of pricing and competitive comparisons for this fast-changing hardware category.
Sentiment
86 positive (66%) · 23 mixed (18%) · 21 negative (16%)
Trust + time weighted score: +52% · raw score 50%
What redditors said (10 of 130)
Lg G5 is significantly brighter than the C5 due to its tandem oled panel. (Multiple oled layers stacked on top of each other)
You'll be perfectly happy with the G5.
you dont want to cheap out on a monitor, trust me. People usualy dont like the g5
For oleds i think you would be limited to the LG G5 s 165hz. Go look at their refresh rates. Though indeed i Don t know if it interpolates that high.
If so the g5 is like top of the line LG OLED. It will be miles better in every way, just way more money.
For ultimate experience LG G5 (btw next gen G6 are about to launch)
I doubt you will be disappointed by it, by the way, it is also brighter than the G5, but being OLED it has the edge for difficult scenes of course.
The G5 is fantastic and the brightness on that QM8 65" will be perfect for your living room.
The G5 is great, I use a G5 55" as a computer monitor, but if you're happy with your current TV and don't have a use for a second 65" TV I'd say just stick with what you have. If you aren't happy with your current TV and want to make the jump to OLED, then sure, the G5 is great.
If you’re a sports lover, go OLED since they have better processing (any major brand, but I love my LGs). ... LG isn’t perfect, but it’s significantly better than TCL LCD panels. The clarity is night and day.
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