LG 65" C5 OLED evo 4K Smart TV
The LG C5 is the 2025 version of the TV that has topped best-in-class lists for nine consecutive years. Self-lit OLED pixels deliver contrast and colour accuracy that no LCD can match, and the gaming spec sheet -- 144Hz, 4x HDMI 2.1, G-Sync -- sets the standard. The question is never whether it's good. It's whether you'll actually use what you're paying for.
✅ What Works
- Infinite contrast from self-lit pixels: every black pixel is literally off, making night scenes, space content, and HDR highlights look unlike anything an LCD can produce
- Best gaming spec sheet available: 4x HDMI 2.1 ports, 144Hz, G-Sync, FreeSync Premium, and sub-1ms response time -- the definitive gaming TV for PS5, Xbox, and PC
- Perfect viewing angles: unlike LCD panels that shift colour and contrast when viewed off-axis, the OLED panel looks identical from any seat -- genuinely useful for families
- webOS 25 is the best smart TV platform available: fast, clean interface, excellent app support, no stuttering, and easier to navigate than Samsung's Tizen
⚠️ Worth Knowing
- Burn-in is a real long-term risk: static elements (news tickers, game HUDs, channel logos) left on-screen for thousands of hours can permanently damage OLED pixels -- low risk for varied viewing, higher risk for dedicated gamers who play one game daily
- Not as bright as premium LCDs: peak HDR brightness tops at ~800-1,000 nits vs 1,000-2,000+ for Samsung Neo QLEDs -- in very bright rooms with direct sunlight, LCD competition can look punchy where the C5 looks washed out
- Price premium is real: at $1,998 CAD, it costs nearly 3x the Samsung Q80D -- the jump is defensible for movie and gaming enthusiasts, harder to justify for casual viewers
- webOS home screen includes LG-promoted content rows -- minor annoyance compared to Samsung Tizen, but not completely clean
What Real Buyers Are Saying
What buyers love
“"Upgraded from a 2019 QLED and the black levels blew my mind. Night scenes in movies are like a completely different experience -- you can't go back to LCD after this."”
Source: r/hometheater
“"Gaming on the C5 at 144Hz is ridiculous. Zero ghosting, colours are insane. I baby it a bit with burn-in settings but worth every penny for competitive play."”
Source: r/OLED
“"Had my C2 since 2022 with daily use -- zero burn-in. Watch all kinds of content including gaming. The burn-in fear is overblown for most users."”
Source: r/4kTV
The LG C5 is the TV for people who will genuinely use it. If you watch movies in a dark room, game seriously, or want the best picture quality available at 65 inches, it earns every dollar of its $1,998 CAD price. If you watch TV casually in a bright living room, the Samsung Q80D at $698 gives you 85% of the experience at a third of the cost. Buy the C5 when picture perfection actually matters to you.