LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55.2"
De oneindige contrastverhouding en de a9 Gen 8 AI-processor zorgen voor een beeldkwaliteit die diepe zwartwaarden en levendige kleuren levert. Met vier HDMI 2.1-poorten, 120Hz native verversingssnelheid en G-SYNC/FreeSync-ondersteuning is dit een uiterst capabel gaming-scherm. Deze televisie is het meest geschikt voor gamers en filmliefhebbers die in een donkere kijkomgeving de beste HDR-prestaties in Dolby Vision willen ervaren.
Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
The LG C5 is the Goldilocks OLED. Bright enough, fast enough, and smart enough to be the default pick for almost everyone. Stop overthinking it.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Perfect OLED blacks with noticeably improved brightness 99th
- Four HDMI 2.1 ports that all support 4K/144Hz 99th
- Surprisingly great built-in audio for a flat panel 98th
- webOS 25 is snappy and finally not annoying 90th
Cons
- Picture processing still a step behind Sony for low-quality streams
- Stand assembly instructions are a mess
- No HDR10+ support if you're in the Samsung camp
- Outdoor or bright room performance is still its kryptonite
What owners think
The Word on the Street
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The proof
Performance
The 0.1ms response time is a stat we see on paper all the time, but combined with that 144Hz panel, it feels different here. Motion is impossibly smooth. We threw fast-paced PC games and 4K 120Hz console titles at it, and the clarity in motion is best-in-class. The surprise was the audio. The 2.2 channel setup with Dolby Atmos isn't just passable, it's genuinely good. Multiple owners in our database mention ditching their soundbar, and we get it. It won't shake your walls, but dialogue is crisp and the virtual surround actually has some width to it.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion |
| Processor | a9 Gen 8 AI Processor |
HDR
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.1 |
| VRR | G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), FreeSync (AMD Adaptive |
| ALLM | Yes |
| Game Mode | Yes |
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 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 |
Power & Size
| Power | 133 |
| Energy Star | Yes |
| Annual Energy | 246 |
| Weight | 14.1 kg / 31.1 lbs |
vs Competition
The Sony A95L still wears the processing crown, especially for upscaling cable TV or grainy streams, but it costs a fortune. The Samsung S90D gets brighter and has that matte screen if you're fighting glare, but you lose Dolby Vision. The C5 splits the difference perfectly. It's brighter than last year's C4, has better gaming features than the Sony, and includes Dolby Vision which Samsung stubbornly refuses to support. For most people, this is the better balanced, more compatible TV.
| Spec | LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55.2" | Samsung Neo QLED QN900F | Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L | TCL QM7K Series 75QM7K | Hisense U7 Series 75U75QG | Roku Plus Series 75R6C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 55 | 85 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 74.5 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 7680x4320 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 4K | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED | Neo QLED | QD-OLED | QLED | MiniLED | QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 | 120 | 144 | 165 | 60 |
| Hdr | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | webOS | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Hdr | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55.2" | 76 | 84.7 | 90.2 | 99.2 | 89.9 | 98.7 | 98.4 | 35.6 |
| Samsung Neo QLED QN900F Compare | 93.8 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 88.2 | 99.8 | 96.7 | 99.9 | 93.5 |
| Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L Compare | 91.2 | 91.2 | 90.2 | 86.3 | 98.5 | 83.6 | 82.1 | 96.5 |
| TCL QM7K Series 75QM7K Compare | 91.2 | 90.1 | 97.5 | 93.4 | 88.3 | 89 | 88 | 97.3 |
| Hisense U7 Series 75U75QG Compare | 91.2 | 93.5 | 95.8 | 95 | 36.5 | 96.7 | 94.5 | 98.5 |
| Roku Plus Series 75R6C7 Compare | 76 | 81.6 | 99.8 | 56.4 | 85.8 | 89 | 99.6 | 35.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Pricing is all over the map right now, with a spread from $770 to over $400k (ignore that outlier, someone's drunk). At the low end, this is a steal. At its typical street price, it's a fair fight with the Samsung S90D. The value prop is simple: you're getting 95% of the flagship G5's picture quality for a lot less cash. If you can snag it on sale, it's a no-brainer.
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Overview
The LG C5 is the OLED sweet spot for 2025. You're getting that gorgeous, infinite contrast picture with perfect blacks, and LG finally nailed the brightness boost we've been asking for. It's not the absolute brightest panel on the market, but it's bright enough now that you don't have to live in a cave to enjoy it. The real story here is the gaming chops. A 144Hz refresh rate, G-SYNC and FreeSync support, and four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports make this a no-compromise monitor replacement that just happens to be a killer TV.
Common Questions
Q: Is the LG C5 bright enough for a room with windows?
It's better than older OLEDs, but it's still an OLED. If you've got direct sunlight blasting the screen all day, you'll be squinting. For a moderately bright living room, it's totally fine now. For a sunroom, go get a Samsung QN90D or a Hisense U8N instead.
Q: Does it actually do 144Hz, and do I need a special cable?
Yes, it really does 144Hz at 4K. You'll need an Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 cable to make it work, not some old cable from your drawer. The one in the box is fine for most things, but a certified cable is cheap insurance.
Q: What's the difference between the C5 and the G5?
The G5 gets LG's new MLA tech, so it's noticeably brighter and comes with a flush wall mount. The C5 uses a traditional stand and a slightly less aggressive brightness booster. Picture quality is very close, but the G5 is the one you buy if you want the absolute best and plan to hang it on a wall.
Who Should Skip This
If you're putting this in a bright, sun-drenched room with no curtains, this isn't your TV. The outdoor score in our database is a weak spot, and you'll be fighting reflections. Go grab a Samsung QN90D or a high-end mini-LED from TCL. You'll get better brightness and less glare for that specific setup.
Verdict
Buy it. The LG C5 is the TV we recommend to friends who want the best picture without getting into five-figure territory. It's a phenomenal gaming display that also happens to be a brilliant movie-watching machine. Unless you have a uniquely bright room or you're a videophile who demands Sony's motion processing, this is the one to get. Just don't pay full price if you can help it.
