LG OLED48C5 vs OLED48C4: which small OLED TV is better?

An LG C5 and C4 TV on a red and grey background with a white versus sign between them.

LG C5

Screen size 48in (also available in 42in, 55in, 65in, 77in, 83in)
HDR formats HLG, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Operating system: webOS 25
HDMI inputs: x4 (4 x 48Gbps HDMI 2.1)
Dimensions (hwd, without stand): 62 x 107 x 4.7cm

AI does give the C5 some neat features, and makes its picture quality marginally better than the C4's. But it's so similar to the C4 in other areas that we would either buy the C4, or hold off buying the C5 until it has a bigger discount.

Pros

• Bright picture
• Flawless gaming specifications
• Excellent app support

Cons

• Not much of an upgrade on the C4
• Some picture inconsistencies
• Below average audio

LG C4

Screen size: 48in (also available in 42in, 55in, 65in, 77in, 83in)
HDR formats: HLG, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Operating system: webOS 24
HDMI inputs: x 4 (4 x 48Gbps HDMI 2.1)
Dimensions (hwd, without stand): 62 x 107 x 4.7cm

The Award-winning C4 is still a fantastic TV, one year after launch. It might not be quite as advanced as the C5 in terms of picture quality and features, but it holds its own in all other areas. And for £500 less, it's the better value TV.

Pros

• Rich and engaging picture
• Unrivalled gaming feature set
• Excellent app compatibility

Cons

• Sound lacks weight and impact
• Ad-heavy user interface
• Non-backlit remote