LG C5 OLED42C5PUA 42"
LG
76 Overall Score
vs
TCL QM8L Series 65QM8L 65"
TCL
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
LG C5 OLED42C5PUA 42"
72 out of 100 high confidence 224 reviews
The LG C5 OLED TV receives mostly positive reviews for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and excellent gaming performance, especially when used as a PC monitor. However, many users complain about the complicated setup, the frustrating Magic Remote, and intrusive smart TV software. Some also report issues with packaging, delivery, and customer service, particularly from Best Buy. Overall, it's a great panel but with notable usability and support drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Excellent for gaming
- Great as PC monitor
- Deep blacks
Cons
- Complicated setup
- Frustrating Magic Remote
- Intrusive smart TV software
- Poor customer service
- Packaging and delivery issues
Picture quality 45
Gaming performance 18
Remote control 15
Setup complexity 12
Smart tv software 8
Customer service 7
TCL QM8L Series 65QM8L 65"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Sports
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Outdoor
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Specifications
| LG C5 OLED42C5PUA 42" | TCL QM8L Series 65QM8L 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 6000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 6000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | 7000:1 |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | 100% of BT.2020 Color |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 | New TSR AI Pro Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), HDR 10+, HDR 10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ | — |
| VRR | G-Sync, FreeSync Premium, VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant, Gemini |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Alexa, Google | Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2 | 2.1.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 82W★ | 362W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 153 kWh★ | 362 kWh |
| Weight | 9.80 kg★ | 21.09 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG C5 OLED42C5PUA 42"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong audio (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
TCL QM8L Series 65QM8L 65"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
LG C5 OLED42C5PUA 42"0.002score per dollar
vs
TCL QM8L Series 65QM8L 65"0.003score per dollar
TCL QM8L Series 65QM8L 65" offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM8L Series 65QM8L 65"
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 43 specs.
