LG C6 vs LG C5: which OLED TV should you buy?

LG C6 OLED TV.

LG

C6

Screen size 42, 48, 55, 65, 77 and 83 inches (65-inch model tested)
Type OLED
Backlight N/A
Resolution 4K
HDR formats HLG, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Operating system webOS 26
HDMI inputs 4 (all 48Gbps HDMI 2.1)
Gaming features 4K/165Hz, 4K/120Hz, VRR, ALLM, Dolby Vision game mode, HGiG
ARC/eARC eARC
Optical output? Yes
Dimensions (hwd, without stand) 83 x 144 x 4.5cm (65-inch model)

The LG C6 builds on the C5’s already excellent foundation with noticeably improved brightness, richer colours and more refined processing

Pros

• Brighter, richer and more refined picture quality
• Much-improved sound
• Typical awesome gaming specs

Cons

• Limited audio volume
• Brand new so relatively expensive

LG

C5

Screen size 42, 48, 55, 65, 77 and 83 inches (55-inch model tested)
Type OLED
Backlight N/A
Resolution 4K
HDR formats HLG, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Operating system webOS 25
HDMI inputs 4 (all 48Gbps HDMI 2.1)
Gaming features 4K/144Hz, 4K/120Hz, VRR, ALLM, Dolby Vision game mode, HGiG
ARC/eARC eARC
Optical output? Yes
Dimensions (hwd, without stand) 83 x 144 x 4.5cm (65-inch model)

The LG C5 remains a superb all-round OLED, delivering excellent picture quality and a comprehensive feature set that still holds up today

Pros

• Rich, solid and engaging picture that balances vibrancy and authenticity
• Uncompromising feature set

Cons

• Sound is good rather than great
• Now beaten for brightness by the C6