LG OLED evo G5 Series OLED97G5WUA 97"

The LG OLED evo G5 is a 97-inch beast with 2000 nits of brightness, best-in-class audio, and reflection handling that finally makes OLED viable in bright rooms. It's expensive at $17,685 and doesn't include a stand, which is annoying. But if you want a massive OLED that does everything well, this is the one to beat.

Picture quality is where this thing earns its keep. Our database puts it in the 96th percentile for picture quality and 99th for display. The 2000 nits of peak brightness means HDR highlights actually pop instead of looking dim. Contrast is infinite, as you'd expect from OLED, and the 100% color volume means colors stay saturated even at high brightness. Gaming is a strong 92.6 out of 100 with 120Hz, FreeSync Premium Pro, and HDMI 2.1 across all four ports. The audio scores in the 100th percentile, which is rare for a TV. The one weak spot is portability at 54.6 out of 100, but at 58 kilograms, nobody's carrying this thing to a LAN party.

Against the Samsung Neo QLED QN75QN990FFXZA, the LG wins on pure contrast and black levels, but Samsung's QLED gets brighter in some scenes and costs less. The Sony BRAVIA 5 K98XR50 is a solid alternative if you prefer Sony's processing and motion handling, though it doesn't match the G5's peak brightness. The TCL QM6K and Hisense U8 are budget-friendly options that get you 80% of the experience for a fraction of the price, but they can't touch the G5's color volume or reflection handling. If you're upgrading from an older OLED like the LG C1, the jump in brightness and reflection reduction is immediately noticeable.

At $17,685 USD, this is not a casual purchase. You're paying for the size, the brightness, and the best-in-class audio. Is it worth it? If you want a 97-inch OLED that can handle a bright living room and you don't want to mess with a separate sound system, this is the one. But you should know the stand situation before you buy. LG doesn't include one, and owners report the stands are hard to find and cost extra. That's a frustrating nickel-and-dime move on a TV this expensive.

The LG OLED evo G5 is a 97-inch monster that doesn't just sit in your living room, it takes it over. This is LG's brightest OLED yet, hitting 2000 nits with their Brightness Booster Max tech. That's a big deal because OLEDs have always been known for perfect blacks but not always for punching through bright rooms. This one does both.

It's also packing a 9.1.5 channel, 60W speaker system with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Most TVs this size assume you'll buy a soundbar. LG clearly decided to make the built-in audio actually worth using. The α9 AI Processor Gen6 handles upscaling and tone mapping, and the whole thing runs on webOS with all the streaming apps you'd expect.

Skip this if you're on a budget or don't have a plan for mounting. The $17,685 price tag plus the missing stand makes this a frustrating buy for anyone who just wants to set it on a TV console. If you need something under $3,000, the TCL QM6K or Hisense U8 will get you most of the way there. And if you're not wall mounting, factor in the extra cost and hassle of finding a compatible stand before you commit.

This is a flagship TV for people who want the biggest, brightest OLED LG makes and don't mind paying for it. It's ideal for a dedicated home theater or a large living room with lots of windows. The reflection handling alone makes it worth considering if you watch during the day. Just budget for a stand or plan to wall mount it, because LG isn't throwing one in the box.