LG G6 OLED 55-inch vs LG C5 OLED
Get the LG C5. Unless your room gets daylight and you'll hang the TV on the wall — then the brighter G6 is worth the extra.
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.
LG C5 OLED
Still one of the safest OLED buys: deep blacks, Dolby Vision and excellent gaming, now often discounted.
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Both have LG's deep OLED blacks and wide viewing angle. The G6 is brighter, better with reflections and goes up to 165Hz, but the C5 we list in the UK is a 65-inch that costs less than the 55-inch G6.
- —Your room gets daylight.
- —You'll mount it on the wall.
- —You game on a PC at up to 165Hz.
- —You want a bigger screen for less.
- —You watch films and streaming at night.
- —You use Dolby Vision sources.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +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).
- +OLED blacks and wide viewing angle
- +Dolby Vision for films and streaming
- +Strong console and PC gaming features
- −OLEDs can show stutter in slow panning shots.
- −Bright rooms still suit a Mini LED better.
Ready to choose?
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- Is the LG C5 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.