Vizio V Series V4K50S-0809 50"
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
What Buyers Say
Vizio V Series V4K50S-0809 50"
The Vizio TV receives mixed reviews. Many users praise its excellent picture quality, easy setup, and good value for the price, especially for gaming and OTA broadcasts. However, significant complaints include reliability issues like random shutdowns and freezing after a few months, a frustrating remote without a numeric keypad, and limited audio output options. Additionally, several buyers in Mexico report that the smart features do not work there, and one received a used unit sold as new.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Easy setup
- Good value for the price
- Great for gaming
- Customizable home screen
Cons
- Reliability issues after a few months
- Remote lacks numeric keypad
- Limited audio output options (optical only)
- Smart features do not work in Mexico
- WiFi connection drops occasionally
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
The LG OLED C5 55" receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness. Users praise its sleek design, fast interface, and solid value for a premium OLED experience. However, several reviewers note weak built-in audio and a remote that lacks a dedicated mute button, which are the main drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness for OLED
- Sleek and thin design
- Fast and intuitive interface
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Remote lacks mute button
- AI features lacking
- No mute button on remote
Scores
Specifications
| Vizio V Series V4K50S-0809 50" | LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1500 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | — | OLED Motion |
| Processor | IQ Active Processor | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | 4K 48-60 fps Variable Refresh Rate | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | SmartCast | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay, Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 133W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | — | 246 kWh★ |
| Weight | 10.00 kg★ | 14.11 kg |
Pros & Cons
Vizio V Series V4K50S-0809 50"
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average display (17th percentile)17th %ile
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Vizio V Series V4K50S-0809 50" offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 42 specs.
