LG G5 Series OLED83G5WUA 83"
Panasonic EQ2W TH-86EQ2W 85.6"
What Buyers Say
LG G5 Series OLED83G5WUA 83"
The LG G5 83" OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness even in bright rooms. Users praise its immersive size, sleek design, and effective glare control, with many calling it a significant upgrade over previous OLED models. However, a few reviewers note that the software can be buggy, with issues like a persistent "No Signal" message, and the TV's weight makes wall mounting difficult. The built-in sound is considered average, but overall, the TV is highly recommended for its visual performance.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness in bright rooms
- Immersive 83-inch size
- Sleek and elegant design
Cons
- Buggy software with "No Signal" issue
- Very heavy, difficult to wall mount
- Average built-in sound quality
- No stand included in the box
- Overwhelming software for non-tech users
Panasonic EQ2W TH-86EQ2W 85.6"
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Specifications
| LG G5 Series OLED83G5WUA 83" | Panasonic EQ2W TH-86EQ2W 85.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 83" | 85.6" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | 1200:1 |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | 1.07 Billion Colors (8-Bit+FRC) |
| Color Depth | — | 8-Bit+FRC★ |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | — |
| Processor | Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen2 | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | — |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | — |
| HLG | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ | 8 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 | 4.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | — | 20W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 600x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 229W★ | 480W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | — |
| Annual Energy | 421 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 39.01 kg★ | 50.70 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG G5 Series OLED83G5WUA 83"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Panasonic EQ2W TH-86EQ2W 85.6"
- Strong picture quality (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong display (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average smart (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average audio (33rd percentile)
Pricing
LG G5 Series OLED83G5WUA 83" offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 19 of 43 specs.
