LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED42C5PUA 42"
LG
79 Overall Score
vs
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03HW 55"
Samsung
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
LG OLED evo - C5 series 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
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03HW 55"
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED42C5PUA 42" | Samsung The Frame Pro LS03HW 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | QD-Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10+, HLG |
| 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 | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Bixby, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | SmartThings |
| Works With | Alexa, Google | SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2 | 2.0.2 |
| Wattage | — | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 5★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 82W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✓ | ✓ |
| Annual Energy | 153 kWh★ | 235 kWh |
| Weight | 9.80 kg★ | 15.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED42C5PUA 42"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03HW 55"
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Samsung The Frame Pro LS03HW 55"
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 41 specs.
