LG C5 OLED vs LG C6 OLED
Get the LG C6 if prices are close. If the C5 is heavily discounted, it is still the better value OLED.
LG C5 OLED
Still one of the safest OLED buys: deep blacks, Dolby Vision and excellent gaming, now often discounted.
Our pickLG C6 OLED
Deep blacks, great motion and the best gaming features for the money. The TV most people should get.
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The C6 is the newer and brighter set, with the higher PC-gaming ceiling. The C5 keeps most of what people buy LG OLED for, so the decision is really the size of the discount.
- —It is much cheaper than the C6.
- —You game on console, not high-refresh PC.
- —You mostly watch at night.
- —The price gap is small.
- —Your room has some daylight.
- —You want the newest C-series.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +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.
- +Near-perfect blacks for films at night
- +Four HDMI 2.1 ports, up to 165Hz for gaming
- +Looks the same from any seat
- −You need an LG account to use nearly every app (Trusted Reviews).
- −No HDR10+ or DTS sound passthrough (RTINGS).
- −The 77- and 83-inch sizes are a different, brighter panel sold as the C6H.
Ready to choose?
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- Is the LG C6 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.