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Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Tom's Guide
This OLED was just crowned the 'King of TVs' — beating, LG, Samsung and Panasonic
The Sony Bravia 8 II OLED TV stole the show in the 21st annual TV shootout hosted by Value Electronics this past Saturday and was once more crowned "King of TVs." The event brought together four of the best OLED TVs in a bout that covered color, brightness, contrast and more. The TVs up against one another included the Sony Bravia 8 II, Samsung S95F OLED, Panasonic Z95B OLED, and LG G5 OLED. Unlike last year, Value Electronics did not host a secondary panel for LCD screens (which Sony also won with its Bravia 9 Mini-LED TV) but, counting this year's win, Sony has won "King of TV" in some capacity for over seven years running. LG G5 OLED Samsung S95F OLED Sony Bravia 8 II OLED Panasonic Z95B OLED Contrast/Grayscale 3.69 4.38 4.41 3.84 Color 3.84 3.88 3.84 3.97 Processing 3.31 3.66 4.22 3.78 Bright Living Room 4.06 4.19 4.19 4.25 Overall 3.68 4.00 4.16 3.92 LG G5 OLED Samsung S95F OLED Sony Bravia 8 II OLED Panasonic Z95B OLED Dynamic Range/EOTF Accuracy 3.41 3.88 3.94 4.03 Color 2.84 4.13 4.03 4.00 Processing 3.34 3.72 3.53 3.97 Bright Living Room 3.94 4.38 4.19 3.88 Overall 3.30 3.97 3.88 3.98 To determine the victor, a panel of judges rated the TVs on their SDR and HDR performances, scoring TVs out of 5 in terms of their Color, EOTF accuracy, processing, contrast, and "bright living room" performance. You can find the results of the shootout in a PDF on Value Electronics' website, but we've copied the most important results above for your convenience. Although the Sony Bravia 8 II OLED won overall, which makes a whole lot of sense given how its test results blew us away, the Panasonic Z95B OLED was crowned best HDR TV at the show. That's a phenomenal win for a company that only just returned to the US market last year. (Note: Panasonic opted out of the competition in 2024.) Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. It's also interesting to see just how poorly the LG G5 did. It had some of the lowest votes in the shootout across most categories, especially in its color, processing, and EOTF accuracy, the latter of which is a test to see how accurately a TV reproduces brightness levels. Samsung's S95F OLED TV wasn't far behind in SDR, but even with that special anti-glare coating, the Panasonic Z95B still beat it in the bright living room category, which I found particularly intriguing. And on the HDR front, the S95F wasn't too far behind the Z95B, which beat it out by just one decimal point. While Sony wrapped up a win, Samsung and Panasonic put up a good fight.
Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Tom's Guide
LG C5 vs TCL QM8K — the OLED vs Mini-LED shoot-out
The C5 is LG's mid-range OLED in 2025. It delivers an incredible picture, a thorough collection of gaming enhancements and plenty of additional features. It also comes with a stand, while the LG G5 does not. TCL's 2025 flagship Mini-LED TV offers incredible brightness and color performance at a reasonable price with myriad gaming features for those who need them. LG's C-series has, year after year, proven itself as the best bang for your buck when it comes to OLED TVs. For that reason, among many others, the LG C5 OLED TV is one of the best OLED TVs you can buy right now. But TCL is known for its budget displays, too, and the 65-inch TCL QM8K Mini-LED TV — its flagship model in 2025 — comes in at just $1,597. That's just $100 more than the 55-inch C5 OLED. So which one should you buy? There's a lot to unpack when pitting the LG C5 vs the TCL QM8K. Here's how the two stack up and if it's worth shelling out a bit more for the OLED vs its Mini-LED counterpart. LG C5 TCL QM8K Sizes 42", 48", 55", 65", 77", 83" 65", 75", 85", 98" Ports 4x HDMI 2.1 2x HDMI 2.1, 2x HDMI 2.0 Resolution 3,840 x 2,160p 3,840 x 2,160p Refresh rate 144Hz 144Hz HDR Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, & HLG Smart TV software webOS Google TV ATSC 3.0 support? No Yes Processor Alpha a9 Gen8 AiPQ Pro Processor Design-wise, the QM8K and LG C5 couldn't be farther apart. They're built on two completely different panels and screen types, with the QM8K using an LCD screen with Mini-LED backlighting and the C5 running on LG's WOLED panel. Through these variances, you can also infer several aspects that make or break your decision when deciding between the LG C5 vs the QM8K. The biggest one is size and weight, as the OLED will be much thinner and less bulkier than its Mini-LED counterpart. In fact, the LG C5 OLED weights 10lbs lighter than the QM8K at 36.6lbs. Luckily, they both share a similar pedestal stand in the 65-inch configuration, which is sturdy enough and can fit on most surfaces. If you're worried about your sunny room becoming a problem, the QM8K might be the better option as it's equipped with an anti-glare coating. The C5 unfortunately doesn't have one, unlike the flagship LG G5 OLED TV, but LG does claim its "Bright Room Ready" feature diminishes glare just as well. One of the major downsides against the QM8K TV is its lack of extra HDMI 2.1 ports. That's a real shame. TCL aims to make the QM8K the gamers' TV with tons of gaming features but that's hard to do with so few HDMI 2.1 ports. Meanwhile, the LG C5 has a total of four HDMI 2.1 ports, which means you have more options to choose from even if you're connecting an eARC compatible soundbar, like the Sonos Arc Ultra. In terms of remotes, LG always proves the weakest link. The magic remote is an annoying gimmick that turns the clicker into a digital pointer. It's very annoying to use, but I still have to give LG some props for the redesign of its remote for 2025, as it's now less bulky and far easier to handle. That being said, it's still not perfect. There's no dedicated input button on the remote, just one that acts as an all-encompassing smart home hub. Plus, with the select button in the center also serving as a scroll wheel, I tend to fudge the control and scroll all across the screen when I'm just trying to open an app. No matter the case, both TVs will look just as good on a wall or stand in your living room. This really comes down to if you'd rather have a thin and light TV or something a bit heavier sitting on the wall of your house. Winner: Draw Before we ponder the overall performance on offer with these TVs, let's check out their test results to see how they stack up in a side-by-side comparison. LG C5 TCL QM8K SDR Brightness (10%, in nits) 344 249 Delta-E (lower is better) 1.2 2.7 HDR Brightness (10%, in nits) 1,179 4,437 UHDA-P3 Gamut Coverage 99.45% 97.28% Rec. 2020 Gamut Coverage 76.18% 80.11% Input latency (milliseconds) 9.1 13 There's a lot to consider when looking at these two TVs side by side in terms of metrics. The elephant in the room is brightness, which OLED TVs tend to lack. You can see here the C5 beats the QM8K in terms of SDR brightness, by just about 100 nits, but the Mini-LED TV blows the OLED out of the water with HDR content. This should come as no surprise and it's definitely nothing to scoff at. The QM8K hitting over 4,000 nits in a 10% window is pretty impressive, especially when you consider its next closest rival, the Hisense U8QG, tops out at 3,916 nits. But better brightness isn't what's selling TVs. Overall picture quality is the big ticket item, and the QM8K definitely will suffer when it comes to shadows and highlights. While we didn't note any blooming concerns on the QM8K, a real letdown was viewing angles, a problem that plagues most Mini-LED TVs. If you're wanting richer blacks and finer details in darker environments, the LG C5 is definitely the one to go with. It also has incredible upscaling thanks to its Alpha 9 Gen8 processor, which can boost 720p to 4K with minimal artefacting. Overall, it's simply hard to beat an OLED in the picture performance game. The QM8K definitely has some strong performance metrics and its brightness in HDR is some of the best we've ever tested, but the LG C5 is just too hard to topple with its inky blacks and improved contrast. Winner: LG C5 In the world of smart TV platforms, Google TV tends to reign supreme. It offers an incredible list of features, many of the best streaming services, in tandem with tons of free channels to enjoy. It's genuinely hard to beat. But LG's webOS has seen some major enhancements. While game streaming is still in its infancy, having easy access to Xbox Game Pass and Nvidia GeForce Now through webOS is a huge win in my eyes. No matter which interface you end up choosing, you will have to deal with ads. It's important to note that LG is taking some steps to make webOS even more debilitating (and frightening) to use with ads served dictated by your emotions, but we're not quite there just yet. For now, LG's webOS is a worthy compromise if you're hankering for a new OLED screen. Even if it's not up your alley, you can always tack on one of the best streaming devices, like a Roku Ultra, but given how snappy and easy-to-use webOS is, you might be fine living with webOS (for the time being). What you might not be willing to live without is an ATSC 3.0 tuner. LG's axed the spec from its lineup since 2023, meaning none of its newer models have access to NextgenTV and 4K broadcasts. The TCL QM8K, on the other hand, does have one, so if you've got an antenna and want to watch live 4K TV, the Mini-LED TV might be the better pick. Winner: TCL QM8K You really can't go wrong with either TV when it comes down to gaming. While neither option here has that 165Hz refresh rate seen on several other 2025 models, their 144Hz support is more than enough for most gamers, especially when modern consoles top out at just 120Hz in 4K via VRR. If you're planning on running a PC with your TV for gaming purposes, I'd recommend going with the QM8K. Unlike other TVs, it lets you drop the resolution to reach higher refresh rates, in this case 288Hz at 1080p. It's highly unlikely you'll find any games that run anywhere close to that, but it's an option if you're willing to sacrifice resolution. Despite the higher refresh rate of the QM8K, games will look far better when played on the LG C5 OLED. Not only are OLEDs generally better for gaming, but LG TVs tend to be the best choice for the pastime. Plus, the C5 OLED can hit a low input latency of 9.1ms, which beats the QM8K's 13ms by quite a bit. The QM8K has some neat gaming tools and features, but I'd still be buying the C5 to get the best possible picture performance. Winner: LG C5 LG C5 TCL QM8K Specs (25) 23 21 Design (25) 23 23 Performance (25) 24 21 Features (25) 23 23 Total Score (100) 93 88 There's a reason we typically recommend OLED TVs over their Mini-LED TV counterparts. They simply offer the best possible picture performance in the market and come with a range of features that suit most users. The LG C5 is the poster boy for OLED TVs. It's a value proposition that's made better each year and the price will only diminish as we continue further into 2025. While you definitely could save yourself $400 by going with the 65-inch QM8K that's $1,597 right now, I would go with the more expensive option here. Not only is the LG C5 OLED far superior in terms of picture quality and features, but we gave it a perfect score in our official review. It's one of the few TVs we've tested so far in 2025 to get that perfect rating, and not just among OLEDs. If price is a concern, you can always go with the 65-inch LG C4 OLED TV that's currently $1,396 ($200 less than the TCL). Overall, the TCL QM8K is a great TV and one that delivers great performance for the price. But if you want the best possible performance, you want the C5 OLED.
Tom's Guide
22-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
LG's five-star OLED is close to perfection — and it's on sale for $700 off today
(Image credit: LG) There's no such thing as a perfect TV, but LG's newest OLED is pretty close. Right now, the 65-inch LG C5 is just $1,996 at Amazon. It's one of the best TV deals you'll find today, and if you're in the market for the sort of TV that will turn heads and dazzle a crowd, this is the one I'd recommend. I've spent the last decade testing and reviewing nearly every C Series OLED the brand has released, and the C5 is the best yet. Here's what you need to know. As the mid-range option in LG's 2025 OLED portfolio, the C5 represents the best option for the biggest slice of shoppers. This probably includes you! The C5 isn't as affordable as the entry-level B5 OLED, but it packs a prettier picture and its full list of features is longer. The C5 isn't quite as spectacular looking as the flagship LG G5 OLED, but you get a comparable set of features for a much, much lower price. This value proposition is one of the reasons why, in our LG C5 review, we awarded this TV with a perfect five-star rating. Performance-wise, here's what you're getting: perfect black levels, pixel-level dimming and phenomenal out-of-the-box color accuracy. The C5 delivers HDR highlight brightness well above 1,000 nits — that's eye-popping contrast that will have movies and shows looking real enough to touch. Its eye-popping contrast that will have movies and shows looking real enough to touch. I wouldn't be doing my job if I neglected to mention that the C5 is also overflowing with extra features and enhancements for gaming, streaming and more. As mentioned, you're getting nearly every feature that comes with LG's flagship OLED, and for most folks, that's plenty. The C5 supports 4K gaming up to 144Hz across all four of its HDMI 2.1-compatible inputs. LG's Game Optimizer offers fast, user-friendly options for tweaking your gaming experience on the fly. It supports Dolby Vision and comes with LG's webOS smart platform pre-installed. The C5 is on a crash course with our year-end round-ups of the best TVs of the year. It's even better with a sale tag attached to it. More from Tom's Guide
Stuff.tv
15-07-2025
- Stuff.tv
You can save up to £1000 on our favourite LG 4K TVs – here's how
I've tested quite a few 4K TVs, and LG makes some of my favourites. The picture quality that the brand offers is unmatched by competitors. In fact, this year's LG G5 is the best and brightest OLED I've ever tested. OLED TVs have always delivered perfect blacks and top-tier contrast, so are the one to buy – but they can be pricey. That's why there's never been a better time to by an LG OLED, including the G5. Right now, you can score up to £500 off the brand's best TVs thanks to a cashback deal to celebrate the Women's Euros ahead of Amazon Prime Day. The headline deal has to be the LG OLED evo G5 65-inch. As I mentioned, it's one of the best TVs I've ever seen. Thanks to an upgraded AI processor and new tandem panel tech, this screen is amazingly bright. Normally it'd set you back £3300, but LG's knocking £400 off through this cashback deal. That's enough to cover a new soundbar, a posh wall mount, or your movie popcorn. If you're not quite ready to splash out so much cash for your TV but still want a stunner, the LG OLED C5 65-inch is another great pick. We reviewed the 42-inch version and gave it a full five stars. It's basically the G5's slightly more down-to-earth sibling. You get the same 4K upscaling but a slightly less powerful AI-powered processor but for £2700. It also has £400 off through this offer. Then there's the monster 86-inch LG QNED 85A. With a screen that huge, it basically turns your living room into a cinema. It's great for hosting match parties and showing off your favourite films. That'd usually cost £2800 at retail price, but also has £400 off thanks to the cashback promo. The biggest cashback savings go to the likes of the OLED97G5 and OLED97M5 – each netting you a tidy £1000 back. But both of those start at over £20,000 – so you're probably not boshed about saving a few quid if you're eyeing this screen up. Other models, from the sensible 42-inch OLEDs to the bonkers 100-inch QNEDs, are all included too, with savings ranging from £75 to that lovely £1000 ceiling. To claim your cashback, just buy one of the qualifying models from a participating UK retailer between now and 22 July. Then, head to LG's dedicated site. If you've been eyeing up a new LG OLED TV, now's your moment. Just don't wait too long, as these offers run out in a few weeks.
Tom's Guide
06-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
LG C5 vs LG G5: Which OLED TV is the better buy?
The C5 is LG's mid-range OLED in 2025. It delivers an incredible picture, a thorough collection of gaming enhancements and plenty of additional features. It also comes with a stand, while the LG G5 does not. The G5 is LG's flagship OLED in 2025. It delivers an incredible picture with some of the brightest highlights you'll find on an OLED TV. It also comes packed with features. As one of the brand's newest TVs, you're unlikely to find substantial discounts on the G5, and the TV's stand is sold separately. LG just released its 2025 OLED TV lineup, and unsurprisingly, these models are among the best TVs you can buy right now. At the tippy-top of the lineup is the flagship LG G5. It's one of a handful of OLED TVs in 2025 that leverages LG Display's all-new, 4th-generation OLED panel. Below the G5 is the mid-range LG C5 OLED, an incredible, five-star TV that combines stellar performance with a more agreeable price tag than the flagship G5. They share many of the same features and design elements, but you really ought to know what sets them apart before reaching for your credit card. Fortunately, I've got over a decade of experience testing and reviewing TVs, and I'm super-familiar with both of these LG OLEDs. LG C5 LG G5 Sizes 42", 48", 55", 65", 77", 83" 55", 65", 77", 83", 97" Ports 4x HDMI 2.1 4x HDMI 2.1 Resolution 3,840 x 2,160p 3,840 x 2,160p Refresh rate 144Hz 165Hz HDR Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG Smart TV software webOS webOS ATSC 3.0 support? No No Processor a9 AI Processor 4K Gen8 a11 AI Processor 4K Gen2 These are similarly spec'd TVs, but let's break down a few key differences. The G5 supports 4K gaming at 165Hz, but the C5 is capped at 144Hz. You really don't need to concern yourself with this difference unless you're planning on using one of these TVs with a gaming PC, as current-generation consoles top out at 120Hz for 4K games. The G5 also taps a better processor, but most of the advantages here are behind the scenes. In terms of the user experience, they're largely the same. Dolby Vision support is in the cards for both of these TVs, though HDR10+ is absent. I wouldn't worry too much about this, however, as Dolby Vision is the more popular format across various streaming platforms. The C5 has a slight edge when it comes to size availability compared to its souped-up sibling. There are 42- and 48-inch models in the C5 series for folks who want a smaller-sized TV, or for people who want to use an LG OLED TV as a monitor. Last year, LG included a stand with 55- and 65-inch versions of its G Series OLED. The all-new G5, however, doesn't come with a stand at any size point, as LG assumes that most people plan on taking advantage of the TV's gap-free, wall-mounted design. You can check out the G5's separately sold stand in the photo above. It's a sturdy, pedestal-style stand that screws into the back of the panel. The G5 is noticeably thicker than the C5, but this is so the panel can sit flush against a wall. The C5 (seen above) includes a stand in the box. This makes it the more accommodating choice, though it won't look as sleek when wall-mounted. I dig the slab-like appearance of the C5's stand, which compliments the TV's eye-popping thinness. Both TVs arrive with a new, slimmed-down remote with a different set of buttons than what we saw on previous LG Magic Remotes. These clickers offer the motion-activated, Wii-like controls that LG TV remotes are known for, but they don't have an input button. This, to me, is a serious bummer, as you'll have to pull up the TV's menus whenever you swap inputs. While I can't understate just how cool the G5 looks in its wall-mounted formation, there's no denying that more people are in the market for a TV with a stand. (It also helps that the C5 is a seriously good-looking TV.) Winner: LG C5 Before we dive into which of these TVs is the better performer, let's compare their test results. LG C5 LG G5 SDR Brightness (10%, in nits) 335 465 Delta-E (lower is better) 1.2 1.9 HDR Brightness (10%, in nits) 1,165 2,296 UHDA-P3 Gamut Coverage 98.61% 99.79% Rec. 2020 Gamut Coverage 76.18% 82.42% Input latency (milliseconds) 9.2 9.2 Thanks to its 4th-generation OLED panel from LG Display, the G5 is one of the brightest OLEDs we've ever tested, rivaling only QD-OLEDs from Sony and Samsung. When you factor this in with the incredible contrast OLED displays are famous for, you get a dazzling picture with an unparalleled sense of depth. Make no mistake, however: The C5 ain't a slouch when it comes to brightness. It's not equipped with LG Display's latest panel, but with highlight brightness over 1,000 nits, you'll still have plenty to ooh and ahh at. The G5's boosted brightness truly makes a difference during cinematic, HDR-mastered content. The G5 offers a brighter overall picture, too. Daytime TV, sports broadcasts, YouTube videos, you name it — the G5 is going to pack more of a punch. Were you to place these TVs side by side, you might also notice brighter, bolder colors on the G5. It doesn't offer the gobsmackingly pure colors we've come to expect from quantum dot-enhanced OLEDs, but it covers over 80% of the Rec. 2020 color gamut, and that's a great spec to have in your back pocket. In almost every other way, these TVs are equally as impressive. Both offer incredible out-of-the-box accuracy in LG's Filmmaker mode and both deliver sub-10ms input latency. They're just terrific TVs. However, there's no denying the G5's performance chops. Its boosted brightness truly makes a difference during cinematic, HDR-mastered content. It's the primary reason to spend more on the G5. Winner: LG G5 This is pretty straightforward: The C5 and the G5 are nearly identical when it comes to software and features. They're both built around webOS 25, the newest version of LG's proprietary smart platform. Is it my favorite? Nope. But, for most folks, webOS will be fine as a daily driver. Its app support is relatively robust, and while there's a slew of sponsored content all over the place, navigation is pretty easy. Along with a new AI button on the remote, the C5 and G5 offer several AI-based features. These new bells and whistles are intended to streamline how users discover new content and maintain viewing preferences across user profiles. There's also an AI Chatbot intended to help folks navigate the TV's software and choose what to watch next. I haven't used this feature enough to settle on how I feel about it, but it's available on both models. For gaming features, things are mostly the same across both models, too. As mentioned, each offers HDMI 2.1-compatibility across all four inputs. This is nice to have, as you won't have to think too hard about which port any given device should use. The C5 and G5 also arrive with Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), AMD FreeSync Premium and G-Sync compatibility for smooth gameplay. And, although the G5 supports 4K gaming at 165Hz, the C5 tops out at 144Hz. I wouldn't sweat this unless you were hoping to use the C5 as a monitor, though. For the vast majority of viewers, these sets are basically the same when it comes to features. An argument could be made that the G5's maximalist approach should earn it a win in this category, but I can't bring myself to split those hairs. Winner: Draw LG C5 LG G5 Specs (25) 23 24 Design (25) 23 21 Performance (25) 23 25 Features (25) 25 25 Total Score (100) 94 95 When comparing scores out of 100, a difference between 94 and 95 doesn't seem like much. But packed within that 1-point difference is over 1,000 extra nits of HDR highlight brightness, better color volume and the extra-warm, tingly feeling of knowing that you're buying a top-of-the-line, flagship TV. If you're the type of person who, deep down, knows that they'll never be satisfied without those warm feelings, you'd be justified in spending more on the flagship model. Right now, the 65-inch LG G5 is $2,999 at Best Buy. That's a spicy meatball, but it's also $400 off its typical price, so you've got that going for you. On the other hand, the 65-inch LG C5 just went on sale for $1,799. That's almost $1,000 off its usual price, and we're talking about one of the best OLED TVs of the year. For most people, the C5 is just the better bet. Its relatively reasonable price tag is a big reason why it earned a five-star rating in our review. If you don't mind leaving some significant performance gains on the table, it'll be the perfect centerpiece to a living room or home theater.
