LG G5 OLED
Exact average 84.8 · 4 printed, 8 estimated · printed scores only: 88
ZDNET's review has no printed score; we read it as 66/100. The other 11 average 87.
Image: LG12 professional reviewers tested the LG G5 OLED, and 11 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by WIRED, The Verge, PCMag Middle East and 9 more
The catch: Costs much more than the C5 for a brightness gain.
8 of these 12 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 12 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90WIRED
A nearly flawless flagship OLED with excellent brightness, colour and gaming features.
Read WIRED review - 90The Verge
The G5 is praised for a big brightness jump, deep blacks and accurate colour that lift OLED performance.
Read The Verge review - 90PCMag Middle East
The G5 is described as one of the best-looking TVs tested, with the brightest OLED panel seen so far and accurate color.
Read PCMag Middle East review - 81CNET
In CNET's best-TV roundup the G5 gets its own tested entry, praised for record OLED brightness and class-leading colour accuracy.
Read CNET review - 89est.T3
The reviewer praises the G5 as a stellar flagship with a major brightness leap and superb black control.
Read T3 review - 89est.TechRadar
The reviewer calls the G5 a best-in-class OLED with a big brightness jump that works in bright rooms and excels at gaming.
Read TechRadar review - 89est.Expert Reviews
The reviewer loves the G5, citing a real leap in brightness and colour with OLED contrast intact.
Read Expert Reviews review - 85est.Business Insider
The reviewer calls the G5 a top high-end OLED with excellent brightness, contrast and gaming and good value now that newer models cost more.
Read Business Insider review - 83est.Tom's Guide
Calls the G5 an exquisite, class-leading OLED with remarkable brightness and gaming performance.
Read Tom's Guide review - 83est.Trusted Reviews
Still an excellent, bright OLED with top gaming specs and a good interface, but rivals such as Sony's Bravia 8 II beat it on picture and sound.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 83est.Popular Mechanics
Picked as the best OLED for wall mounting, the G5 offers outstanding picture, a sleek flush design and strong gaming.
Read Popular Mechanics review - 66est.ZDNET
After hands-on comparison, the writer prefers the older G4 because the G5's tandem panel looked hazy and lost detail on the review unit.
Read ZDNET review
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Common questions
Is the LG G5 OLED worth it?
Most critics think so: 11 of 12 recommend it. Costs much more than the C5 for a brightness gain.
Do critics agree about the LG G5 OLED?
One critic disagrees: scores range from 66 (ZDNET) to 90 (WIRED), a spread of 24 points across 12 reviews. ZDNET's review has no printed score; we read it as 66/100. The other 11 average 87.
What do critics dislike about the LG G5 OLED?
Price (7 of 12 reviews), Brightness (3 of 12 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the LG G5 OLED?
The Sony Bravia 9 II (critic score 90), best overall.