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- Color reproduction after calibration
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- Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
- Blur and motion smoothness
- Console compatibility and gaming features
- Input lag
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- Viewing angles
- TV efficiency during daytime
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Panel type: WRGB OLED Odświeżanie: 165Hz Brand: LG Resolution: 3840x2160 System: WebOS Model year: 2025
LG G5 is the successor to the very well-received model LG G4. This year, the manufacturer opted for bold changes in its flagship model. Instead of the MLA OLED matrix, the G series features a new innovation – the Tandem OLED RGB panel, a first in the OLED television market. Have these changes actually improved the picture quality compared to its predecessor? The LG G5 carries a significant responsibility – last year's model won the title of "Television of the Year" in the prestigious HDTV Shootout 2024 test. Will G5 replicate this success? What are the actual changes compared to its predecessor? You will find out in our test.
LG G5 - Our verdict
8.9
Overall rating
LG G5 is a television that not only continues but also expands on what we loved about the previous models in the G series. Instead of following the conventional path, LG opted for a new Tandem OLED panel – and it hit the mark. Picture brightness? Simply, F E N O M E N A L. HDR effect? Close to reference. Colours after calibration? Nearly perfect. Motion smoothness, low latency, and features for gamers? At absolutely top-notch level. The G5 performs well in both movies and games, day and night, with a decoder, console, PC, or even just the remote. Of course – it’s not a product without flaws. It's a shame there’s no support for DTS, viewing angles have worsened compared to its predecessor, and the remote may vary depending on the version. But when we look at the overall picture, it's hard not to get the impression that this is one of the best OLED televisions available on the market, and perhaps even the best. Definitely, when it comes to its versatility and picture quality without the need to resort to extremely expensive models from competitors. If you're looking for a television for everything – for cinema, gaming, a bright lounge, streaming internet content, or connecting a computer – the LG G5 is gear that simply delivers on every front without compromise.
Advantages
Amazing black and contrast
Reference colour reproduction after calibration
Very high brightness in HDR content
Excellent compatibility with consoles and computers
Great motion smoothness - OLED panel 165Hz
Many features for gamers: VRR, ALLM, HGIG, low input lag
Great WebOS operating system with many applications
Superb control with the Magic remote featuring a "cursor" function
Disadvantages
No support for DTS audio format
Inferior (though still good) viewing angles compared to the predecessor G4
Different remote versions in derivative models – hard to predict which version we will get
Movies and series in UHD quality9.2
Classic TV, YouTube9.2
Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)9.0
Gaming on console9.6
TV as a computer monitor8.8
Watching in bright light8.0
Utility functions8.5
Apps8.7
Sound quality8.7
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LG G5 - Competing TVs in this price range
LG G5 - TV appearance
HDMI inputs: 0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps) Other inputs: IR (remote) Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI) Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Build quality: Super Premium
Stand type: Central
Kolor ramki: Silver
- Regulacja podstawy: stand-Fixed
- Montaż na płasko: Yes
- Akcesoria: accessories-Wall Bracket
The LG G series has been in the premium category for years, so the quality of workmanship here is top-notch. The TV features an ultra-thin aluminium frame around the screen, and its monolithic design allows it to be mounted almost completely flat against the wall. In the model we tested with the LW suffix, we received a "Gallery" type wall mount that allows the TV to sit flush against the wall, which looks very impressive. However, if someone for some reason wanted to place the G5 on furniture, they need to look for the version with the LS suffix, which includes a central stand instead of the wall mount. The model with the stand appears relatively rarely, so an alternative solution might be to purchase the LW version and choose a universal VESA stand - LG G5 obviously supports this mounting standard. Returning to the appearance itself - it is in a class of its own. It’s hard to find a TV better crafted and equally minimalist today. The LG G5 undoubtedly makes an impression at first glance and will appeal to practically everyone. (Unless someone doesn’t like the silver colour of the frame 😉).
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LG G5 - Contrast and black detail
10/10
Result
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Visibility of details in the lights:
LG G5, as expected from an OLED television, impresses with its contrast and black levels. In scenes with a lot of dark areas, the screen presents itself almost perfectly, offering deep, absolute black and infinite contrast – an effect that still cannot be achieved on any LCD television. The new Tandem OLED matrix does not introduce any negative changes compared to previous generations – blacks are perfect regardless of the content. Watching scenes from movies like The Revenant or Oblivion, the excellent separation of lights is clearly visible, without blooming or lightening of dark parts. In this category, LG G5 deserves the highest rating.
Halo effect and black detail visibility:
LG G5 - HDR effect quality
9/10
Supported formats: HDR10, Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HLG Color gamut coverage: DCI P3: 99.6%, Bt.2020: 82.5%
Luminance measurements in HDR:
Result
2346 nit
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2353 nit
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2399 nit
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2353 nit
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2012 nit
LG G5 with its new Tandem OLED panel brings the biggest change in terms of TV brightness. And it’s substantial. This is a truly astronomically bright OLED. In every scene tested – whether it's point lights or full-screen whites from the movie The Meg – brightness on the G5 exceeded 2000 nits. Just a year ago, such values on an OLED were simply unimaginable. And here we are – the G5 is approaching, and at times even surpassing, the best Mini-LEDs on the market. A novelty in the Tandem OLED panel is also the expanded colour gamut coverage – and here the LG G5 performs almost perfectly. DCI-P3 achieves a full 100%, while BT.2020 hovers around 83%. These are some of the highest values currently available on the market – it's hard to find any other TV that comes close to such results, unless we're talking about the best displays with QD-OLED panels. The G5 has almost reference-level HDR quality – both in terms of brightness and colour saturation. This is an OLED that can truly shine – and not just metaphorically.
Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)
Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)
Having such a television in the editorial office would be a crime not to compare it with the best screens available on the market. Just like in all our tests, we did this using the film "Pan" and "Billy Lynn". And here too, we were not disappointed. The compliance with materials recorded and mastered around 1000 nits is almost perfect. The actor in the foreground in "Billy Lynn", the details on the face, the spectacular fireworks – everything was rendered with immense precision. The scene from "Pan" performed just as well – the sun in the distance looks almost like on a professional reference screen. Yes, there are some losses in brightness here – which is entirely understandable, as this is still an ordinary television, not a studio screen worth a flat in Warsaw – but it still makes a huge impression.
HDR luminance chart:
Luminancja HDR
Luminance of RGB colors
However, there are still scenes that OLEDs – including the LG G5 – have certain issues with. These are the ones completely washed out in white. And while this is rare, it can happen. Fortunately, dynamic metadata comes to the rescue in such moments, namely the Dolby Vision format, which the LG G5 obviously supports. As a result, the test scene with horses looks fuller and more natural, with greater detail. And although generally, in most cases, the LG G5 won't need dynamic metadata due to its high brightness, it's good to have them on board for such scenes.
It's worth adding that the television supports the Dolby Vision IQ feature, which theoretically should adjust the image to the room's brightness. And although the mode called Dolby Vision IQ works quite mediocre, a new feature in the LG G5 is an additional option available in Filmmaker mode – under the brightness tab. When we use Filmmaker mode and enable this function, the image starts to adapt to lighting conditions, but without interfering with other parameters, such as color, gamma, or white balance. It works surprisingly effectively and indeed allows viewing content in different conditions without losing the quality we gained from professional calibration.
Static HDR10
Dynamic: Dolby Vision
Factory color reproduction
7.8/10
Our test unit LG G5 had some issues in the factory Filmmaker mode. While the picture might have seemed fine to most people, we knew this TV could do much more. This mode had a noticeable excess of blue tint in the white balance, resulting in a strongly cooled image – especially in HDR modes, where there was additionally a lack of red. The image appeared cold, and its sharpness was artificially boosted and unnatural. Another significant problem was the brightness characteristics. In SDR content, the situation wasn't the worst, aside from a slight dimming of the entire image. However, it fared much worse in HDR materials – due to improper brightness management, the smallest details could completely disappear from the image, while larger, bright elements looked overexposed and lacking in gradation. Fortunately, the G5 supports calibration using 3D LUT (a professional tool for colour calibration), so we decided to take advantage of its professional capabilities and see what it was really capable of. Because while it wasn't terrible even before calibration, the potential of this TV definitely deserved more.
Color reproduction after calibration
9.8/10
After completing the calibration process with professional tools, we can confidently state this – the LG G5 offers almost reference-quality image. Most of the errors related to white balance and the ColorChecker test are below a value of 2, which is a phenomenal result, practically imperceptible to the human eye. And while one could still nitpick that in HDR films the TV still has a tendency to slightly dim the smallest elements of the image, in practice this does not negatively affect the overall reception. Hats off to LG, as once again they provide users with enormous display settings options – and this, combined with very good parameters of the panel itself, results in an image that is truly hard to beat.
LG G5 - Smoothness of tonal transitions
8.5/10
The fluidity of tonal transitions in the LG G5 is a clear step forward compared to last year's model. Not only has brightness improved, but also the way colours blend, which the G4 sometimes struggled with. In the vast majority of scenes, the G5 has no issues with tonal transitions – there’s no typical banding associated with WOLED technology nor any ugly breaks between colours. Of course, in very dark areas of the image and with shades of grey, small imperfections can still be noticed, but these are things that the average viewer wouldn't even register. In short – it's really good.
Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
8.7/10
Smooth transition function
Image without overscan on the SD signal
Upscaling and digital image processing in the LG G5 performs very well. The television handles lower quality content excellently, especially when the "Smooth Gradation" feature is set to a low level. In this mode, it effectively removes undesirable artifacts and issues with visible tonal transitions. It may also slightly smooth out some desirable details, like the subtle texture of clothing or skin, but importantly – it does not remove film grain, so it's hard to talk about a serious compromise here. This is one of those options that is actually worth turning on.
The G5 also does well with upscaling, which is improving the quality of older materials. The test image with the model looked really solid – slight jaggedness was visible, but that's an effect that can't be completely avoided. On the plus side, there were no overscan issues, which – contrary to appearances – is not obvious, even in 2025.
LG G5 - Blur and motion smoothness
9/10
Maximum refresh rate of the panel: 165Hz
Film motion smoothing option: Yes
Blur reduction option: Yes
BFI function 60Hz: Yes, 60Hz (image flickers)
Brightness drop with BFI: 42%
The motion smoothness on the LG G5 is simply phenomenal. The television is equipped with a panel featuring a 165 Hz refresh rate, and this combined with the instantaneous response time of the OLED matrix delivers incredible results. The image doesn’t judder or blur like on traditional LCD televisions. Like most LG models, the G5 comes with a motion smoother, which can be handy when watching movies – we’re talking about the TruMotion mode, of course. With the “De-Blur” and “De-Judder” sliders, we can adjust the smoothness of older materials according to our own preferences, whether we want to maintain the characteristic film jitter or lean towards a more fluid, television-like effect.
Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):
Blur (BFI function enabled):
Image flickers in this mode
Smużenie (4K 165Hz):
Motion blur? It's virtually non-existent here, because we're talking about OLED, which is unmatched in this regard. Whether we set the G5 to console mode at 120 Hz or computer mode at 165 Hz – our "little alien" from the motion test was perfectly visible. If someone desperately wanted the image to seem even "faster", they could use the BFI feature, which inserts black frames. In our opinion, it doesn't really make sense – the image starts to flicker, which can strain the eyes, and, furthermore, brightness drops quite noticeably. Since everything looks almost perfect without this feature, there's no reason to speed things up at the expense of comfort.
LG G5 - Console compatibility and gaming features
10/10
- ALLM:
Yes
- VRR:
Yes
- VRR range:
40 - 165Hz
- Dolby Vision Game Mode:
Yes
- Correct implementation of HGIG:
Yes
- 1080p@120Hz:
Yes
- 1440p@120Hz:
Yes
- 4K@120Hz:
Yes
- Game bar:
Yes
Features for gamers? Perfect. That should be enough for you to know what level we’re dealing with here. The G5 is a TV designed for gamers, so you'll find literally everything you might expect from a gaming screen. There's Game Bar, support for high resolutions with high refresh rates - that is, 4K at 120 Hz, and even more, as the panel has a refresh rate of 165 Hz (which PC gamers will benefit from). The TV supports variable refresh rate (VRR), automatic low latency mode (ALLM), and also properly handles HDR in games thanks to the HGiG feature. All of this adds up to one of the best gaming feature sets available on the market. Well done, LG.
LG G5 - Input lag
9.9/10
The input lag on the LG G5 is incredibly low. The response time to our actions – whether we're gaming with a controller, keyboard, or mouse – is nearly perfect. The controls are instantaneous, and the game reacts exactly when we expect it to. The Dolby Vision Gaming mode does introduce slightly higher latencies, but even then, it's hard to complain about anything – in the worst case, the values hover around 20 ms, which will still be virtually unnoticeable for most gamers.
| SDR | HDR | Dolby Vision |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p60: 9 ms | 2160p60: 9 ms | 2160p60 DV: 22 ms |
| 1080p120: 5 ms | 2160p120: 5 ms | 2160p120 DV: 13 ms |
| 2160p60: 9 ms | ||
| 2160p120: 5 ms |
LG G5 - Compatibility with PC
8.8/10
Chroma 444 (maximum resolution and refresh rate): Yes
Font clarity: Good
Readability of dark text and shapes: Very Good
Input lag in PC mode (4K, maximum refresh rate): 5ms
Max refresh rate: 165Hz
G-Sync: Yes
Cooperation with a PC? Almost perfect. The television, as mentioned earlier, has great features for gamers – including those using a PC. Onboard, we find full G-Sync certification, a 165 Hz panel, and super-fast input lag at around 5 ms. Thanks to proper implementation of chroma 4:4:4, fonts are very readable – both the smallest and the largest. Although due to the WRGB subpixel layout, there may be slight shadows around the characters, for most users this effect will be practically unnoticeable. The G5 performs excellently as a screen for work, entertainment, and gaming – also from a computer.
LG G5 - Viewing angles
7.5/10
Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 38%
The viewing angles on the LG G5 are very good, primarily due to the use of a WOLED panel. It's hard to find fault here – the picture doesn't significantly lose brightness or quality even when viewed from the side. However, it must be noted honestly that there has been some regression compared to the G4 model. The predecessor used an MLA panel with micro-lenses, which offered slightly better light distribution. Also, compared to QD-OLED panels, the angles are worse. Nevertheless, the overall viewing experience at an angle remains very good and shouldn't be an issue for everyday use.
LG G5 - TV efficiency during daytime
8/10
Matrix coating: Glare
Reflection suppression: Decent
Black levels during daytime: Very Good
LG G5, with its very high brightness, performs excellently in bright rooms. Even with SDR content, the average brightness is around 800 nits, significantly more than standard televisions. It will handle a bright living room with ease. Although the panel moderately reduces reflections, it still maintains much better blacks and colours during the day than QD-OLED panels or those with a matte finish. The G5 will work effortlessly in very sunny rooms – unless you really can’t stand reflections on the screen. In that case, you’ll need to use blinds or consider purchasing a television with a matte panel.
Matrix brightness
Average luminance SDR
LG OLED G5: 810 cd/m2
LG G5 - TV features
8.5/10
System: WebOS
System performance: Very Good
- HDMI inputs: 0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 48Gbps
- Other inputs: IR (remote)
- Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
- Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
- TV reception: DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C
Classic features:
- Recording to USB (terrestrial TV): Yes
- Recording programming: Yes
Picture in Picture (PiP): No - RF remote control (no need to aim at the screen): RF
- Backlit remote control: No
- Teletext: Yes
- Audio only mode: Yes
- Possibility to connect Bluetooth headphones to the TV: Yes
- Possibility to simultaneously use Bluetooth headphones and the TV speaker: Yes
Smart features:
- AirPlay: Yes
- Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast): Yes
- Wyszukiwanie głosowe: Yes
- Voice search in native language: Yes
- Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse: Yes
Classic Features
LG G5 has a lot to offer when it comes to classic television features. Apart from the lack of the ability to watch two sources (PIP), the TV performs excellently for everyday use. There are no issues with connecting external Bluetooth devices like headphones, and the EPG interface is very clear and understandable – even for those who are not particularly tech-savvy.
Smart TV Features
The Smart TV in the G5 operates on the WebOS system – it is the heart and brain of the entire television. With the Magic remote, using the G5 is truly enjoyable. We control the cursor on the screen with wrist movements, which resembles using a mouse in the air. The system itself is very sophisticated and offers everything one could expect: AirPlay, screen mirroring, voice search, and voice commands – all of which work smoothly and without delays. There’s no doubt it’s one of the best operating systems in TVs on the market.
Note:
During our tests, we had almost nothing to complain about – maybe aside from one exception: the confusion surrounding the remote. Depending on the market and the specific version of the model, you may encounter the new, minimalist Magic remote (without a numeric keypad), or the older version with a full set of buttons. We tested the G54LW model, which had the new Magic remote, but it’s hard to say how the situation looks in other variants. It may be a similar situation to the LG C5 series, where the remote attachment also depends on the specific market.
LG G5 - Apps
8.7/10
LG G5 - Playing files from USB
9/10
| Maximum photo resolution: | Supported photo formats: |
|---|---|
| 4 Mpix | JPEG |
| 6 Mpix | HEIC |
| 8 Mpix | PNG |
| 10 Mpix | GIF |
| 12 Mpix | WebP |
| 16 Mpix | TIFF |
| 20 Mpix | BMP |
| 24 Mpix | SVG |
| 28 Mpix | |
| 32 Mpix |
The built-in media player in the LG G5 is really quite good. It supports virtually everything you can expect from a modern television – most popular formats work without any issues, and the app's performance is fast. Our only disappointment was the lack of support for very high-bitrate HEVC files at 85 Mbit/s – similar to the C5 and B5 models. Interestingly, the same file played flawlessly on last year's LG OLEDs, so it's hard to say what has caused this change. Nevertheless, in everyday use, the G5 will handle the vast majority of materials, and there will be no need to connect any external devices for media playback.
LG G5 - Sound
8.7/10
8.7/10
Subjective sound quality
Supported codecs
(TV speakers)
Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Dolby True HD 7.1
Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
DTS-HD Master Audio
Supported codecs
(external HDMI eARC audio)
Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Dolby True HD 7.1
Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
DTS-HD Master Audio
The sound on the LG G5, considering its slim design, is truly phenomenal. When listening to music, you can sense a light, pleasant bass, and in films, the dialogue is clear and easy to hear – it doesn’t get lost even in dynamic scenes. Unfortunately, a bit of a disappointment is the lack of support for the DTS format, which LG used in its older models. It's a shame, as many home theatre enthusiasts might see this as a step backwards.
LG G5 - Details about the matrix
Software version during testing: 33.20.67
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