These include AI Picture and Sound modes, voice recognition, and personalized content recommendations.
But it’s also a highly capable gaming TV, with support for4K165Hz,NvidiaG-Sync, andAMDFreeSync Premium.
The first is an anti-reflective layer that LG says provides 30% higher glare resistance than last years G4.
The LG G5 is the brightest OLED TV we’ve yet reviewed
Usability features include AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in, along with hands-free voice control.
The G5s fullscreen HDR brightness measured 331 nits in Filmmaker Mode and 297 nits in Standard mode.
Measured in Vivid mode, the G5s fullscreen brightness was 419 nits, a number closer to LGs claim.
The LG G5 has four HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K 165Hz support
The G5s color gamut coverage measured 99.6% for UHDA-P3 and 81.3% for BT.2020 in Filmmaker Mode.
(Any result under 3 is regarded as indistinguishable to the human eye.)
An LG G5 review from our colleagues at What Hi-Fi?
The G5’s picture looks bright and punchy even in well-lit rooms
Without these problems, the TV would score five stars for picture quality.
This same scene can look downright wobbly on some TVs.
While Dolby Atmos is supported on the G5, DTS formats, disappointingly, are not.
The new G5’s new “four stack” OLED panel offers enhanced color performance over last year’s G4
This is entirely optional, and this preset doesnt work when the TV is connected to a soundbar.
The sound could also go fairly loud without coming across as strained.
The UK still gets a design with channel buttons, though it does include new AI keys.
The G5’s 1-inch-thin frame is designed for a flush-mount against a wall and the TV comes with wall-mounting hardware
Its four HDMI ports support 4K 165Hz, FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync.
The G5s Game Card Gamung Hub offers over 500 games and apps, including Nvidia GeForce Now and Luna.
(Xbox Game Pass support is coming in the first half of 2025, according to LG.)
An aluminum pedestal may be an extra cost option for the G5
Should I buy the LG G5?
You want HDR10+ supportLG TVs support Dolby Vision, but not the HDR10+ high dynamic range format.
That could be an issue if you have some 4K Blu-rays that include this format and not Dolby Vision.
LG’s webOS 25 interface has been enhanced with multiple viewer profiles and picture settings that can be activated by voice
Initial US pricing for the S95F is also lower than for the G5.
you’re free to read an in-depth overview ofhow we test TVs at TechRadarfor more information.
A Game Dashboard allows for easy gaming-related picture and sound adjustments
LG’s new, streamlined Magic Remote
Measuring a 10% HDR white window pattern during testing
