PCMag Middle East90
The reviewer calls the C5 the best-value OLED TV and gives it an Editors' Choice award.
LG C5 OLED
10 expert reviews#5 of 7 tvsChecked 1 Nov 2026
Quick answer
The LG C5 OLED has a critic score of 85 out of 100 from 10 professional reviews, including PCMag Middle East, The Independent (IndyBest) and T3. 9 of 10 recommend it, and scores range from 77 (ZDNET) to 90 (PCMag Middle East). 1 of the scores are printed by the outlets and 9 are our estimates from the review text. Most praised: picture quality (9 of 10); design (3 of 10). Most common complaints: brightness (2 of 10). It ranks #5 of the 7 tvs we score.
Reviews checked 1 Nov 2026
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Our verdict
10 professional reviewers tested the LG C5 OLED, and 9 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and design. Most common complaint: brightness.
The catch: Only a small upgrade over the C4, and reflections show in bright rooms.
Critic agreement: High
Scores run from 77 to 901 printed scores, 9 estimated
9 of these 10 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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What do critics say about the LG C5 OLED?
The Independent (IndyBest)89est.
After weeks of use the reviewer calls the C5 an excellent-value gaming OLED with superb picture, low lag and four full HDMI 2.1 ports.
T389est.
An exceptional, refined OLED that the reviewer calls a no-brainer for picture performance and gaming.
TechRadar89est.
Drawing on his full test, the writer calls the C5 the benchmark mid-range OLED for 2025.
Popular Mechanics85est.
Named best overall 4K TV in a tested guide, still recommended over its successor for value.
Business Insider85est.
An excellent midrange OLED with accurate color, solid brightness and capable gaming.
Expert Reviews83est.
Recommended for superb black levels, color accuracy and gaming, though the tested 48-inch size is dimmer and shows some dark-scene issues that cost it a full score.
What Hi-Fi?83est.
A brilliant small OLED and a solid entry point to OLED, but it is a modest step over the C4 and is no longer a no-brainer.
Digital Trends83est.
The reviewer finds the picture accurate and the contrast superb, and calls the C5 a worthy pick for movies and gaming.
ZDNET77est.
The reviewer loves the picture and slim design but finds the upgrades over the C4 minor for the price, suggesting a C4 may be as good for far less.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict. How we score
What critics praise most
Picture quality9 of 10
Design3 of 10
What critics dislike most
Brightness2 of 10
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Common questions
Is the LG C5 OLED worth it?
Most critics think so: 9 of 10 recommend it. Only a small upgrade over the C4, and reflections show in bright rooms.
Do critics agree about the LG C5 OLED?
Agreement is high: scores range from 77 (ZDNET) to 90 (PCMag Middle East), a spread of 13 points across 10 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the LG C5 OLED?
Brightness (2 of 10 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the LG C5 OLED?
The Samsung S95H (critic score 88), best overall.