LG G5 OLED 55-inch vs LG G6 OLED 55-inch
Get the LG G5 while it's discounted. Unless you watch in a bright room or skip the soundbar — then the G6's extra brightness and fuller sound are worth paying for.
LG G5 OLED 55-inch
LG's previous brightest OLED, now far cheaper than the G6. Its colours are more natural, too.
LG G6 OLED 55-inch
LG's brightest OLED: the C6's deep blacks with more punch for HDR and lit rooms, in a slim design made for the wall.
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Both have four HDMI 2.1 ports up to 165Hz and superb OLED contrast. The G6 is brighter and sounds better, but reviewers find the G5's colour more natural, and it now costs far less.
- —You want flagship OLED for less.
- —You watch films in a dim room.
- —You'll add a soundbar anyway.
- —Your room gets lots of daylight.
- —You'll use the TV speakers.
- —The price gap is small.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Very bright for an OLED, with natural colour
- +Four HDMI 2.1 ports, up to 165Hz
- +Now well below the G6's price
- −The built-in speakers sound thin; a soundbar helps.
- −No HDR10+ support.
- −Some colour banding in Filmmaker Mode, and colours shift slightly from off to the side.
- −In the UK the wall-mount version (OLED55G54LW) has no feet; the OLED55G56LS comes with a stand.
- +Brighter than the C6 for HDR and lit rooms
- +Four HDMI 2.1 ports, up to 165Hz
- +Hangs flush on the wall, bracket included
- −No HDR10+ support (Expert Reviews).
- −The built-in sound is only okay, so a soundbar helps (Expert Reviews).
- −Colours take on a slight green tint from far off to the side (Expert Reviews).
- −You need an LG account for most apps (LG).
Ready to choose?
- Is the LG G5 worth it?
- Is the LG G6 worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.