Both LG OLED G5 and C5 are UL-verified for Perfect Black and Perfect Colour*, delivering true black levels that enhance perceived brightness and contrast. With 100% Colour Fidelity and 100% Colour Volume certifications** applied to LG’s 2025 OLED TVs, they deliver accurate, vibrant colours on a reflection-free screen even in sunlight or dark environments.
The Key Differences: G5 vs C5
1. Picture quality powered by processor:
G5: Our most brilliant α11 AI Processor Gen2 upscales visuals to 4K quality with stunning colour and brightness. AI engines perceive objects with pixel-level precision to enhance picture quality for the best viewing experience possible.
C5: α9 AI Processor Gen8 analyzes and upscales every frame in detail. By recognizing faces, it delivers enhanced facial expressions and depth.
2. Brightness*
G5: The α11 AI Processor Gen2, the Light boosting algorithm, and new light emitting structure and lighting control architecture deliver up to 3X brighter visuals with Brightness Booster Ultimate (than standard OLED TV [non-evo])**.
C5: The α9 AI Processor Gen8 and new light boosting algorithm deliver 30% brighter than standard OLED TV (non-evo)***.
3. Gaming*
Both the G5 and C5 deliver peak gaming experience with G-SYNC compatibility, 0.1ms Pixel Response Time, AMD FreeSync Premium, without lag or motion blur.
However, the G5 supports up to 165Hz and is ClearMR 10000 certified, while the C5 supports up to 144Hz and is ClearMR 9000 certified.
4. Design*
C5: The Ultra Slim Design redefines a modern look and makes viewing more immersive.
G5: The One Wall Design ensures when you mount your TV to the wall, its narrow bezels and seamless design ensure that there is no gap.
Perfect Black & Perfect Colour:
*LG OLED Display is verified by UL for perfect black measured to IDMS 11.5 Ring-light Reflection, based on typical indoor lighting environment (200 lux to 500 lux).
Actual performance may vary depending on the ambient lighting and viewing environment.
*LG OLED Display is verified by UL for Perfect Colour measured to IDMS 11.5 Ring-light Reflection standards.
**100% Colour Volume is defined as the performance of display which is equal or greater than the size of DCI-P3 standard colour volume as verified independently by Intertek.
Brightness:
*Brightness may vary based on model, screen size, and market region.
**G5: Peak brightness is 3X brighter than LG OLED B5 @10% window by internal measurements.
***C5: Compared to B5 (non-evo) with measurement at 3% window. Excluding OLED evo C5 48” & 42”.
Gaming:
*OLED C5 features NVIDIA G-Sync, FreeSync Premium, GeForce NOW, Game Portal, VRR, ALLM, eARC, and HGiG.
*144Hz only works with games or PC inputs that support 144Hz.
*HGiG is a volunteer group of companies from the game and TV display industries that meet to specify and make available for the public guidelines to improve consumer gaming experiences in HDR.
*Support for HGiG may vary by country.
*clearMR is a certification program of VESA to evaluate the motion blur performance of the display.
*83/77/65/55 inches of OLED G5 only works with games or PC inputs that support 165Hz. And it runs up to 144 Hz on Dolby Vision inputs.
*97 inch supports 120Hz, and 48 inch supports 144Hz.
*48 inches of OLED G5 only has ClearMR 9000 certification.
Design:
*Bezel size differs by series and size.
*97/83/77/65/55 inches of OLED G5 features One Wall Design.
*48 inch of OLED G5 features Ultra Slim Design and is only available in the UK.
*Wall-mount bracket not supplied with G5 stand variant, bracket available to purchase separately.