LG G6 vs LG G5: is LG’s new flagship OLED worth the extra money?

A versus graphic showing the LG G6 and LG G5 TVs next to each other .

LG G6

Screen size 65 inches (also available in 48, 55, 77 and 83 inches)
Type OLED (Primary RGB Tandem)
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 2.4cm

The G6 is brighter and more vibrant than the G5, but it’s also less well-balanced.

Pros

• Punchy, vibrant picture quality
• Fuller, more robust audio
• A sprinkling of extra features

Cons

• Occasionally overbrightens
• Colours can look overcooked

LG G5

Screen size 65 inches (also available in 48, 55, 77, 83 and 97 inches)
Type OLED (Primary RGB Tandem)
Resolution 4K
HDR formats HLG, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Operating system webOS 25
HDMI inputs 4 (all 48Gbps HDMI 2.1)
Gaming features 4K/120Hz, 4K/165Hz, VRR, ALLM, Dolby Vision game mode, HGiG
ARC/eARC eARC
Optical output? Yes
Dimensions (hwd, without stand) 83 x 144 x 2.4cm

The G5 is a stunning OLED that ticks every box we look for in a five-star TV.

Pros

• Crisp and colourful picture
• Greater authenticity and black performance
• Now heavily discounted

Cons

• Dull sound