LG OLED evo AI G5 Series OLED48G5SUA.AUS 48"

The LG G5 is a gaming beast with OLED beauty and finally enough brightness to leave the basement. If you're a serious gamer, this is your TV.

The gaming numbers are what really surprised us. A 98th percentile gaming score puts this in the absolute top tier, and the 0.1ms response time paired with 165Hz refresh rate is the kind of spec that makes competitive players genuinely giddy. The Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen2 handles motion like it's showing off, and the Brightness Booster Ultimate tech means HDR content actually pops instead of looking dim. The picture quality percentile sitting at 36th is a bit of a head-scratcher though, likely dragged down by the smaller 48-inch size and some AI processing quirks that purists might notice.

Against the Samsung QN990F, the LG wins on pure gaming response but Samsung's QLED gets brighter for bright-room viewing. The Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 is the better pick if you care more about movie accuracy and upscaling than gaming specs. The TCL QM8K and Hisense U8 are the budget alternatives that get you 80% of the way there for significantly less cash, but neither touches the LG's gaming response times.

At USD 900 this would be a steal. But since there's no consistent price listed, you're at the mercy of whatever retailer you find. The 5-year panel warranty bundled with the Allstate protection plan adds real value though. If you can find this under a grand, it's a no-brainer for gamers.

The LG OLED evo AI G5 is a gaming monster wrapped in a gorgeous OLED panel. This is the TV you buy when you want the absolute best gaming experience in a 48-inch size and you're willing to pay for it. The headline here is the 45% brightness boost over last year's model, which finally makes OLED viable in rooms you wouldn't have dared put one before.

If you're primarily watching movies in a dark room and don't game much, save your money and get the Sony BRAVIA 8 instead. It's better at pure picture accuracy and upscaling. And if you're on a budget, the TCL QM8K gets you most of the way there for way less cash.

Buy this if gaming is your primary use and you want OLED quality without the usual brightness compromises. The 48-inch size is perfect for desk setups or smaller rooms where you sit close. It's not the best pure movie TV, but it's arguably the best gaming OLED you can buy right now.