Epson PowerLite 118
Epson
27 Overall Score
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LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
LG
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Epson PowerLite 118
No customer feedback yet
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
85 out of 100 high confidence 30 reviews
The LG OLED C5 55" receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness. Users praise its sleek design, fast interface, and solid value for a premium OLED experience. However, several reviewers note weak built-in audio and a remote that lacks a dedicated mute button, which are the main drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness for OLED
- Sleek and thin design
- Fast and intuitive interface
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Remote lacks mute button
- AI features lacking
- No mute button on remote
Picture quality 14
Brightness 7
Build quality 5
Audio quality 3
Remote control 2
Value for money 4
Scores
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Specifications
| Epson PowerLite 118 | LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | — | 55" |
| Resolution | 768p | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | — | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 3800 nits★ | 1500 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 16,000:1 | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | 30-bit | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | — | OLED Motion |
| Processor | — | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | No | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | None | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | — | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | None | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Mobile to screen | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | 16W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | None | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 1.4 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | None | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | None | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | None | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 133W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | — | 246 kWh★ |
| Weight | 3.97 kg★ | 14.11 kg |
Pros & Cons
Epson PowerLite 118
- Strong picture quality (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average smart (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Epson PowerLite 1180.036score per dollar
vs
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"0.060score per dollar
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55" offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 23 of 42 specs.
