LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED65C5PUA 65"
Samsung QLED E1SAMQN43Q7F 42.5"
What Buyers Say
LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED65C5PUA 65"
The LG OLED C5 65-inch and 77-inch TVs receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent HDR performance. Users highlight the immersive cinematic experience, smooth gaming with 144Hz and HDMI 2.1, and user-friendly webOS with a magic remote. A few minor criticisms include a cluttered home screen with ads (which can be turned off), a less preferred remote design, and the need for initial tweaking of settings. Overall, it is highly recommended for both movies and gaming, especially in darker rooms.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and perfect contrast
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Excellent HDR performance
- Smooth 144Hz gaming
Cons
- Cluttered home screen with ads
- Mediocre remote design
- Ads can be turned off but annoying
- Requires initial settings tweaking
- Less bright than some competitors
Samsung QLED E1SAMQN43Q7F 42.5"
Most buyers are thrilled with the picture quality, sound, and value of this Samsung TV, calling it a beautiful upgrade for a bedroom or first smart TV. However, one verified reviewer had a strongly negative experience, reporting that the 4K feature causes distracting focus shifts and that the image is as pixelated as an old set. A few users also noted missing parts or difficulties connecting external audio systems.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Good sound for bedroom
- Easy setup
- Amazing value for price
- Beautiful design
Cons
- 4K causes distracting focus shifts
- Pixelated image like old TV
- Missing parts and literature
- Difficult surround sound connection
- Poor user manual
Scores
Specifications
| LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED65C5PUA 65" | Samsung QLED E1SAMQN43Q7F 42.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 42.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | QLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | — |
| Processor | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 | Q4 AI Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ | — |
| VRR | G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), FreeSync (AMD Adaptive | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | — |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | — |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | — |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2 | — |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | — |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | — |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 164W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | — |
| Annual Energy | 302 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 16.60 kg | 7.12 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED65C5PUA 65"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Samsung QLED E1SAMQN43Q7F 42.5"
- Strong hdr (71st percentile)
- Below average smart (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average audio (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average gaming (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average display (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED65C5PUA 65"
Samsung QLED E1SAMQN43Q7F 42.5"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 21 of 40 specs.
