LG OLED AI 4K B5 Series OLED83B5PUA 83"

The LG OLED83B5PUA has a stunning 83-inch OLED display that ranks in the top 3% of all TVs. But picture quality and gaming scores are mediocre, and the AI features feel like a cash grab. Worth it if you find it near USD 2,617 and prioritize screen size over everything else.

The display is the star here. At 97th percentile, it's one of the best panels we've tracked. HDR support is strong too, with Dolby Vision and HDR10 sitting at the 86th percentile. The 3.1.3 channel audio with Dolby Atmos is a standout at the 80th percentile, especially if you grab the matching soundbar bundle. But gaming is a weak spot at the 17th percentile, and connectivity is rough at the 14th. The Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen2 promises automatic picture and sound improvements, but our picture quality score of 36th percentile suggests the processing isn't translating into a top-tier image.

Against the Samsung Neo QLED QN990F, the LG wins on pure black levels but loses on brightness and gaming. The Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 has better processing and picture quality, though it costs more. The TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K is smaller but offers better value per inch. If you want the biggest OLED for the money, the LG is tempting. If you want the best overall picture, Sony and Samsung have stronger arguments.

Pricing is all over the place. We're seeing USD 2,617 to USD 3,197 across two listings, a spread of USD 580. That's a huge gap for the same TV. If you're buying, hunt for the lower end of that range. At USD 2,617, it's a solid deal for an 83-inch OLED. At USD 3,197, you're paying a premium for AI features that don't move the needle much.

The LG OLED83B5PUA is an 83-inch OLED that nails the fundamentals. Perfect blacks, rich color, and a display that ranks in the 97th percentile in our database. It's a big, beautiful panel that makes movies and sports look fantastic.

But the picture quality score lands at a mediocre 36th percentile, which is a head-scratcher. The Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen2 does some heavy lifting, but the AI features feel more like a tax than a treat. You're paying for a lot of smart stuff you might not want.

Gamers should skip this one. The 17th percentile gaming score means lag and motion handling won't keep up with fast-paced titles. If you need multiple HDMI 2.1 ports or advanced connectivity, the 14th percentile ranking here is a dealbreaker. And if you hate AI gimmicks, the forced smart features will annoy you every time you turn it on.

This TV is for someone who wants a massive OLED screen and doesn't care about gaming or bleeding-edge connectivity. Movie lovers and sports fans will appreciate the perfect blacks and strong HDR. But if you're a gamer or want the absolute best picture quality, look elsewhere. The AI stuff is mostly noise.