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OLED evo C5
LG's 2025 mid-range 4K OLED TV series, sold in six sizes from 42 to 83 inches, with the α9 AI Processor 4K Gen8, four HDMI 2.1 ports and up to 144Hz.
Model history · 10 models, 2016–2025
- 2016OLED C6 (2016)Compare
- 2017OLED C7Compare
- 2018OLED C8Compare
- 2019OLED C9Compare
- 2020OLED CXCompare
- 2021OLED C1Compare
- 2022OLED evo C2Compare
- 2023OLED evo C3Compare
- 2024OLED evo C4Compare
- 2025OLED evo C5
- Sizes
- 42–83″
- Panel
- OLED
- Refresh
- 144 Hz
- HDR
- Dolby Vision
- HDMI 2.1
- 4 of 4
- Software
- webOS
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree it is an excellent all-round OLED, with a rich, punchy picture, strong contrast and a full set of gaming features. Common criticisms are average built-in sound, no HDR10+ and a redesigned remote some disliked; TechRadar found it only a slight upgrade over the C4.
From whathifi.com, techradar.com, tomsguide.com and rtings.com
Specifications
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- Panel
- OLED
- Panel detail
- WOLED; Brightness Booster on 55″ to 83″
- Resolution
- 3840 × 2160 (4K)
- Refresh rate
- 144 Hz
- HDR formats
- Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
- HDR extras
- OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro
- Screen finish
- Glossy (RTINGS)
- Picture processing
- α9 AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Picture Pro, AI Genre Selection, AI Brightness Control, Pixel Dimming, auto calibration
- Picture modes
- 10 modes, including FILMMAKER MODE with Ambient Light Compensation
- Motion handling
- OLED Motion; VESA ClearMR 9000
Sizes
- Sizes
- 42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83″
- Largest size
- 83″
Gaming
- HDMI ports
- 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
- Variable refresh rate
- HDMI VRR, G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium
- Auto low latency mode
- Yes
- HDMI detail
- 4 × HDMI with 4K 120 Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS on all four; eARC on HDMI 2; QFT
- Variable refresh range
- Up to 144 Hz
- Game features
- 4K 144 Hz with games and PCs that support it; G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium, HGiG, Dolby Vision gaming at 4K 120 Hz, under 0.1 ms response; Game Optimiser and Game Dashboard
Smart TV and sound
- Smart TV platform
- webOS
- Processor
- α9 AI Processor 4K Gen8
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- DTS:X
- No
- eARC
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Speaker detail
- 42″ 20 W, 2.0 ch; 48″ to 83″ 40 W, 2.2 ch; down-firing
- Audio features
- α9 AI Sound Pro (virtual 11.1.2 up-mix), AI Acoustic Tuning, Clear Voice Pro, WOW Orchestra, Bluetooth Surround Ready
- Voice assistants
- Hands-free voice control; works with Google Home and Apple Home
- Casting
- Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast
- Software updates
- webOS 25; security updates until 31 December 2029
- TV tuners
- DVB-T2/T, DVB-C and DVB-S2/S; 2 RF inputs; no CI slot in the UK
- USB
- 3 × USB 2.0
- Ethernet
- 1 × Ethernet
- Optical audio out
- 1 × optical
Design and power
- Size
- Without stand, 42″ 932 × 540 × 41.1 mm; 48″ 1071 × 618 × 46.9 mm; 55″ 1222 × 703 × 45.1 mm; 65″ 1441 × 826 × 45.1 mm; 77″ 1711 × 982 × 47.1 mm; 83″ 1842 × 1055 × 52.9 mm
- Stand
- Central pedestal stand; footprint 718 × 170 mm (42″), 470 × 230 mm (48″ to 65″), 520 × 267 mm (77″), 460 × 297 mm (83″)
- VESA pattern
- 42″ to 77″ 300 × 200 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm
- Power use
- Under 0.5 W standby
- Energy class
- G (42″, 48″); F (55″ to 83″)
- In the box
- Magic Remote MR25GB, power cable (attached)
Sizes
| Size | Model | Weight without stand |
|---|---|---|
| 42″ | OLED42C54LA | 9.8 kg |
| 48″ | OLED48C54LA | 14.9 kg |
| 55″ | OLED55C54LA | 14.1 kg |
| 65″ | OLED65C54LA | 16.6 kg |
| 77″ | OLED77C54LA | 23.5 kg |
| 83″ | OLED83C54LA | 28.3 kg |
Pros and cons
Pros
- All four HDMI ports take 4K 120Hz, with VRR up to 144Hz, G-Sync Compatible and FreeSync Premium
- Six sizes from 42″ to 83″
- Dolby Vision, including Dolby Vision gaming at 4K 120Hz
Cons
- No HDR10+ support and no DTS audio passthrough (RTINGS)
- The 42″ and 48″ sizes lack Brightness Booster, so they don't get as bright (RTINGS)
- The 42″ model has 20W 2.0-channel speakers; the other sizes have 40W 2.2-channel speakers
Closest rivals
Model | Sizes | Panel | Refresh | HDR | HDMI 2.1 | Software | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48–83″ | OLED, QD-OLED | 144 Hz | HDR10+ | 4 of 4 | Tizen | Mar 2024 | |
| 42–83″ | OLED, QD-OLED | 144 Hz | HDR10+ | 4 of 4 | Tizen | May 2025 | |
| 42–83″ | OLED, QD-OLED | 165 Hz | HDR10+ | 4 of 4 | Tizen | May 2026 |
Previous model: OLED evo C4. Newer model: OLED evo C6.
Sources
- lg.com/uk/tvs-soundbars/oled-evo/oled65c54la
- lg.com/uk/tvs-soundbars/oled-evo/oled42c54la
- lg.com/uk/tvs-soundbars/oled-evo/oled48c54la
- lg.com/uk/tvs-soundbars/oled-evo/oled55c54la
- lg.com/uk/tvs-soundbars/oled-evo/oled77c54la
- lg.com/uk/tvs-soundbars/oled-evo/oled83c54la
- prnewswire.com/news-releases/lg-announces-us-rollout-of-2025-oled-evo-tv-lineup…
- flatpanelshd.com/news.php
- rtings.com/tv/reviews/lg/c5-oled
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- LG C5 (65 inch, OLED65C54LA), front with stand: lg.com/content/dam/channel/wcms/uk/tv-audio-video/tv-soundbar/oled-evo/c5/oled6…
- LG C5 (77 inch, OLED77C54LA), front with stand: lg.com/content/dam/channel/wcms/uk/tv-audio-video/tv-soundbar/oled-evo/c5/oled7…
- LG C5 (83 inch, OLED83C54LA), front with stand: lg.com/content/dam/channel/wcms/uk/tv-audio-video/tv-soundbar/oled-evo/c5/oled8…
