LG OLED evo G5 OLED65G5WUA.AUSZ 65"

The LG OLED evo G5 hits the 97th percentile for gaming with a 0.1ms response time and 120Hz refresh rate. That's the best gaming performance we've seen in this category. But picture quality lands at the 36th percentile, so it's a gaming beast first and a movie TV second.

Let's talk gaming first, because that's where this TV earns its keep. The 0.1ms response time is essentially instant. We're talking about the kind of number that makes competitive gamers perk up. Paired with the 120Hz refresh rate, motion handling is smooth enough that you'll stop thinking about input lag entirely and start blaming your own reflexes instead. The 97th percentile gaming ranking isn't just marketing fluff. It's backed by the full suite of gaming features: NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium, VRR, and HDMI 2.1 across all four ports. That last part matters. You can plug in a console, a PC, and still have room for more without sacrificing bandwidth.

The Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen2 does solid work with upscaling and AI Picture Pro, but the picture quality percentile tells a more honest story. At the 36th percentile, this panel isn't competing with the top OLEDs for pure image fidelity. The infinite contrast is a given with OLED tech, and HDR support covers Dolby Vision and HDR10, which lands at the 81st percentile for HDR. That's respectable. But when you stack it against the Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L or even the Samsung Neo QLED QN900F, the G5 doesn't lead the pack on picture. It's a gaming monitor wearing a TV's clothes.

Stacked against the Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L, the G5 wins on gaming but loses on picture. Sony's QD-OLED panels consistently rank higher for image quality, and the XR77A95L is no exception. The Samsung Neo QLED QN900F brings Mini-LED brightness that OLEDs struggle to match, though it can't touch the G5's infinite contrast and 0.1ms response time. The TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K and Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG both offer strong value at lower price points, but neither has the gaming pedigree of the G5's 97th percentile ranking. The Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 is a different beast entirely, simpler and cheaper, but nowhere near the same league for gaming. The G5's lane is clear: it's the gaming specialist in this group, and it owns that lane.

At $2,200 USD from the single US listing we found, the G5 is asking a premium price for a panel that doesn't lead on picture quality. The value proposition hinges entirely on how much you care about gaming. If you're spending most of your time in front of a console or PC, the 97th percentile gaming performance justifies the cost. You're getting top-tier response times and every gaming feature that matters. But if you're a movie buff first and a gamer second, that $2,200 starts to feel steep for a TV with a 36th percentile picture quality score. The budget score of 64.8 out of 100 reflects that tension. You're paying flagship money for a specialized tool, not an all-rounder.

The LG OLED evo G5 lands in our database with a gaming score of 76.5 out of 100, which puts it in the 97th percentile for gaming performance. That's the headline here. This is a TV built for people who care about response times and smooth motion, and the numbers back it up. A 0.1ms response time and 120Hz refresh rate mean this panel is practically begging to be paired with a PS5 or a beefy gaming PC. The Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen2 handles the heavy lifting, and with NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium, and VRR all on board, you're covered no matter which team your graphics card plays for.

But here's the thing. The total score sits at 65.9 out of 100, and picture quality lands in the 36th percentile. That's a weird gap. You've got a TV that absolutely crushes it for gaming but doesn't wow us on the core viewing experience compared to other OLEDs in our database. The infinite contrast is there, sure, it's an OLED. But the overall picture quality ranking suggests LG spent more energy on the gaming side than on making this the best movie-watching panel in its class. At $2,200 USD, that's a trade-off you need to be comfortable with.

If you're buying a TV primarily for movies, shows, or general viewing, the G5 is probably not your best bet. The 36th percentile picture quality score means you're paying $2,200 USD for a panel that doesn't lead its class on image fidelity. The 2.0 channel audio setup at the 67th percentile also means you'll need to budget for a soundbar if you care about sound. And if you're looking for a TV that's easy to move or mount in different spots, the 38.8 out of 100 portable score and nearly 22kg weight should give you pause. This is a stay-put gaming display, not a flexible all-rounder.

The LG OLED evo G5 is a fantastic gaming TV and a decent everything-else TV. The 97th percentile gaming score, 0.1ms response time, and full suite of gaming features make it an easy recommendation for anyone who prioritizes gaming above all else. The 4.5-star rating from 279 reviews confirms that buyers who know what they're getting are happy with it. But the 36th percentile picture quality score is a real caveat. If you want the best possible image for movies and shows, there are better OLEDs in this price range. Buy the G5 for the games, and enjoy the solid HDR and infinite contrast as a bonus.