LG G5 OLED 55-inch vs LG G6 OLED 55-inch
Buy the G5 while it's around. Same flagship OLED, more natural colour, and it now costs far less. The G6 only adds brightness and better speakers.
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Which one is for you?
LG G5
Films in a dim room and a soundbar on the way anyway? The G5 is a steal now.
Is the LG G5 OLED 55-inch worth it?LG G6
A very bright room and you'll use the TV's own speakers? The G6 is worth it then.
Is the LG G6 OLED 55-inch worth it?Key differences
Brightness
Colour
Built-in sound
Gaming
Price now
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
LG G5
98%of 410 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Owners love the picture, and many say it's the best TV they've had. Complaints are rare: a few faults, and the menus and remote.
- Stunning picture and colour
- Slim, and sits flush on the wall
- Good sound for a TV
- A fault: overheating, the bezel coming away, HDMI-ARC not working or stuck in an update
- The menus, remote or missing apps (no teletext, no Google TV apps)
LG G6
78%of 9 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Most owners rate it 5 stars for the picture. The few complaints are poor-quality streams that make skin tones look off, and setup with a cable box.
- Superb picture
- Good value with the warranty
- Easy to set up
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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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.
Owner reports for the LG G5: 410 verified buyer ratings at Currys and Otto (Germany), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the LG G6: 9 verified buyer ratings at Costco (Canada), read November 2026.