The Verge90
The G5 is praised for a big brightness jump, deep blacks and accurate colour that lift OLED performance.
LG G5 OLED
10 expert reviews#7 of 7 tvsChecked 1 Nov 2026
Quick answer
The LG G5 OLED has a critic score of 84 out of 100 from 10 professional reviews, including The Verge, PCMag Middle East and CNET. 9 of 10 recommend it, and scores range from 66 (ZDNET) to 90 (The Verge). 3 of the scores are printed by the outlets and 7 are our estimates from the review text. Most praised: picture quality (10 of 10). Most common complaints: price (7 of 10); brightness (2 of 10). It ranks #7 of the 7 tvs we score.
Reviews checked 1 Nov 2026
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Best for: Best for brightness and blacks
Our verdict
10 professional reviewers tested the LG G5 OLED, and 9 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality. Most common complaint: price.
The catch: Costs much more than the C5 for a brightness gain.
Critic agreement: Medium
Scores run from 66 to 903 printed scores, 7 estimated · printed scores only: 87
7 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 G5 OLED?
PCMag Middle East90
The G5 is described as one of the best-looking TVs tested, with the brightest OLED panel seen so far and accurate color.
CNET81
In CNET's best-TV roundup the G5 gets its own tested entry, praised for record OLED brightness and class-leading colour accuracy.
TechRadar89est.
The reviewer calls the G5 a best-in-class OLED with a big brightness jump that works in bright rooms and excels at gaming.
T389est.
The reviewer praises the G5 as a stellar flagship with a major brightness leap and superb black control.
Expert Reviews89est.
The reviewer loves the G5, citing a real leap in brightness and colour with OLED contrast intact.
Business Insider85est.
The reviewer calls the G5 a top high-end OLED with excellent brightness, contrast and gaming and good value now that newer models cost more.
Popular Mechanics83est.
Picked as the best OLED for wall mounting, the G5 offers outstanding picture, a sleek flush design and strong gaming.
Tom's Guide83est.
Calls the G5 an exquisite, class-leading OLED with remarkable brightness and gaming performance.
ZDNET66est.
After hands-on comparison, the writer prefers the older G4 because the G5's tandem panel looked hazy and lost detail on the review unit.
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 quality10 of 10
What critics dislike most
Price7 of 10
Brightness2 of 10
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Common questions
Is the LG G5 OLED worth it?
Most critics think so: 9 of 10 recommend it. Costs much more than the C5 for a brightness gain.
Do critics agree about the LG G5 OLED?
Agreement is medium: scores range from 66 (ZDNET) to 90 (The Verge), a spread of 24 points across 10 reviews. Most reviewers land close together, with some outliers.
What do critics dislike about the LG G5 OLED?
Price (7 of 10 reviews), Brightness (2 of 10 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the LG G5 OLED?
The Samsung S95H (critic score 88), best overall.