LG 65-Inch Class OLED evo AI Super Upscaling 4K G5 Series Smart TV w/Dolby Atmos, Vision, HDR10, Filmmaker Mode, Wow Orchestra, Alexa Built-in (OLED65G5WUA, 2025)

I had a TCL QD-MINI-LED TV, and it was great, honestly, no bad at all for the price, but once you get used to an OLED TV, it's a different ball game, it's just so nice watching movies or your favorite shows. It has several unique features, including brightness control and AI, which is really convenient. The visual quality is unmatched, yes, it costs an arm and a leg for an OLED TV. My biggest issue is that the remote control doesn't have a light-up button feature. So in the dark, I have to turn on my phone flashlight so I don't press the wrong buttons, I mean, I'm paying 2k plus for a TV, they can at least add that feature. I know you can use the AI to “control the TV” and that it's hands-free, but I like to press things; I guess that's more of a preference. Besides that, the minor inconvenience with the TV is amazing. I wouldn't recommend it for gaming; it's more of a streaming TV. It will do fine for most games, but for competitive play (multiplayer games), I'd recommend a monitor.

I really like the G5 OLED. It’s a huge upgrade over the last-gen G4 and the cheaper C5. LG’s new RGB tandem panel finally catches up to the QD-OLED panels from Samsung/Sony in terms of color vibrance and accuracy. QD-OLED still has a slight edge in vibrance, but Tandem OLED far exceeds them in terms of peak brightness, leading to more detail in highlights. This is a great TV for a home theater. The 4K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate are also ideal for gaming. Personally, I was torn between LG’s G5 and Sony’s Bravia 8 II. Both are excellent TVs and you won’t be disappointed with either. Ultimately the reason I went with this TV was its lower price. If you’re the type of person who wants a premium experience with every bell and whistle, there are a few minor drawbacks: - No DTS:X surround sound support (Dolby Atmos or 5.1 only) - ATSC 1 tuner (limited to 720p/1080i instead of 1080p for over the air broadcasts) - Poor quality speakers (soundbar recommended) - No stand included (comes with wall mount) - No HDR10+ support (HLG/HDR10/Dolby Vision only) I can overlook its flaws, as I primarily purchased this for its display panel and the panel is outstanding. Most buyers will use their own soundbars or surround setups anyways, bypassing the default speakers. ATSC 1 isn’t an issue if you receive television over the internet or cable. HDR10+ would’ve been a nice bonus for wider support, but in most cases Dolby Vision is preferable when the media source supports it. The lack of DTS:X is baffling though, as it’s included on LG’s older TVs. Overall, I’d recommend buying this if the price is right. But also be sure to compare current prices against the upcoming G6 and C6H from LG to get the best deal.

OLED Lives up to the hype! We have a 12+ year old Panny plasma 1080P tv that we keep in a guest room and I’ve always noted that the picture quality was still better than our newest LCD’s. That got me into checking into an OLED. I did my research and checked YouTube reviews and the LG seemed to be THE one to get if you get one, so I pulled the trigger. WOW!! The picture quality is unreal. The perfect blacks and bright colors will blow you away. I’ve rewatched several movies just to see how incredible they look on this TV. I do suggest searching picture settings on YouTube for this model. There are several videos that will give you great tips for the best pictures quality possible. Set up was a breeze and the interface is easy to navigate. I wish the remote had backlit buttons but I’ll live. Sound quality is above average. The mounting bracket that comes with it is a plus. Pretty easy process to mount. If you want a tv with an absolute beautiful picture, this is the one. Yes, the prices for LCD’s are considerably lower but you will not get a picture quality this good.

I had my Roku set up for my older tv. Tv finally died on me, so this one was pretty much plug and play. Including using my old Vespa Universal TV mount. Sound bar and everything immediately synced in. With that being said I just had to tweak new settings to kids, so my child doesn't have problems from the TV being too bright. The package came in another box layered on top of the store-bought box. Inside the box is a layer of thick Styrofoam and hard air cushioned plastic corners with an easy to life off box as the bottom is already open somewhat. So, this TV opens somewhat like a matchbox, be mindful you may want help as you don't want the tv to fall over. I learned the hard way upon opening that the TV did not have an included TV stand. Lucky for me, my old dead TV had a universal TV mount. Easy unscrew and screw on due to my old TV mount being a universal mount for certain sizes. The visual on this TV after I set it up to just scan and some random option to play settings to bypass color and brightness to a universal setting was marvelous. The Netflix series the Witcher preview was one of the first things I saw, which was a lot of black mixed in with lightning. It is very hard to see a black monster, in black water in a black background, but I was able to see every feature with astounding clarity. That being said this TV made older sourced movies and shows seem somewhat 3d rendered as the images that focus up front stood out more as if getting that mirage feel from a portrait. I have been playing games for more than two decades and sitting in front of a 4k monitor so looking at a lesser quality tv due to certain DPI modes and settings stands out to me. That being said, issues of blooming does appear on this TV but it is so rare and infrequent that you may not even notice unless someone points it out to you or you specifically look for it. In Dr. Sleep, there is a brief image of light going through a window, the blooming occurred on the edge of a window ledge that stood out too uniformed. Which in all fairness you can see this on an IPHONE 16 pro picture on some people's hairs. So, the best way to say this, is that if you like your high-quality images on an IPHONE 16 or similar camera pixel, this is what you are looking at for your TV shows for this quality of TV. I am still astounded that this TV literally makes images look somewhat 3d without glasses. I have seen the LG C5 version in Cosco. I cannot vouch the same crisp image as I can for my iPhone on the C5. But do keep in mind source images matter and I don't think some people realize they should see the TV at the start of when it got turned on and 12 hours later running constantly. You may be surprised that some TVs will begin to stutter. Which may ruin your TV binging. Gotta love the thin bezel. Almost see pure screen like the old Plasma days. That being said, I believe this is akin to a Plasma TV, except much lighter in weight. Notes. TV Vesa table mounting was easy. I am using and have been using 8k HDMI cables. Which is good for multiple things but mainly for sound and video quality as my TV is connected to a LG soundbar which pretty much connects plug and play on this tv. Look for a deal on 8K and set it and forget it to get maximum quality and possibly zero chance of data stuttering. A 55 to a 65 inch gains a reported 40 percent more tv volume space. Be mindful of seller's choice of vendor as Fed Ex did not call to set up an appointment for me. You will need to have a Vesa universal tv mount ready for this if you decide to put the tv on a table as it only comes with the wall mount attachment.

This was the worst TV I’ve ever purchased! I literally had this for three weeks and the panel is now malfunctioned. I try to get serviced from this company and I cannot even get a phone call. If you’re thinking about buying this TV do not. I have purchased numerous amounts of LG’s and this TV is horrible. I read a lot of reviews (after experiencing the troubles I was having with this TV ) and there seems to be a lot of of this problem happening with this TV. Beware if you purchase this. Also beware if you purchase this from this person and/or company because there is no service whatsoever. They got me hooked up with an LG service company here in Naples, Florida and I cannot even get a phone call back from him.

Our 17-year old Panasonic plasma TV was starting to get 'glitchy' and I didn't want anything drastic to happen during the World Series - all of the reviews for the G5 LG OLED TVs were very convincing and I couldn't agree more but with a couple of exceptions. I use a Marantz Cinema 60 receiver with KEF Q-series speakers (big ol' floor speakers, table-top speakers for the surround sound and a massive subwoofer - watching movies with this system rivals any movie theater) and I connect the TV to the receiver with an optical 'cable'. However, the volume that comes out of the TV is low and it shouldn't be. I worked with LG tech support and they said they were going to send someone out but that never happened - many online reviews complained of the same thing. I can compensate by cranking up the volume on the Marantz but something's wrong. I went so far as to request a return for the TV from Amazon but changed my mind and decided to keep the TV, its low volume notwithstanding. The volume level from the TV's internal speakers was fine but they don't compare to my stereo system. Through all the research I did, it never became clear that the TV comes with a wall mount bracket. It was simple enough to install although the printed instructions were terrible but the video on LG's website made it much easier. Speaking of printed instructions, the TV comes with none and the online user's manual is a complete joke - it mostly covers how to connect peripheral devices using hexadecimal code. There are on-screen instructions but they're very weak. Call me old fashioned but I prefer a complete, detailed printed manual. Also, there are very few connection ports on the back of the TV - I can no longer watch DVDs from my ancient Sony carousel DVD player as the TV has no component video input ports. Progress, I guess. I love the way the TV sits so close to the wall and I thought I would like the Gallery+ feature but I don't. Regardless, I enjoy the TV and I'm pleased with my decision to keep it.

The choice was between the Samsung S95F, Sony Bravia 8 II and the LG G5. All very similar. I had read and watched all mainstream reviews and comparisons. Absorbed the technical nuances of QD-OLED v Tandem OLED, etc. My reality: I needed it to sit on a console exactly the width of a 65” TV. I have glass patio doors directly behind my sofa. It would be fed by an Apple TV with audio fed into a high end stereo system. So TV OS and sound were for me immaterial. Sony: generally rated the best image for film content but not so good for reflected ambient light. Excellent sound which I wouldn’t use. But….insane design of legs positioned at the very edges of the TV and extending slightly further. Ugly to my eye but more importantly wouldn’t fit on my console. (I have an 11 year old Bravia with very similar design but two positions to attach the feet: edge and mid way to center). Samsung: terrific design and the remote electronics is brilliant. Seemed the obvious choice for my ambient lighting situation but in bright light the matt screen has elevated black level and for me: no Dolby Vision is an absolute deal breaker. Sorry Samsung! LG: I have had an LG OLED for the past 7 years and it has performed flawlessly. Brand loyalty. Very bright but less reflected light rejection according to the reviews. But if Sony is killing sales due to feet positioning, LG is surely slaughtering sales by not including a stand and the stand (for the 55” and 65”) in turn being generally totally unavailable currently. I somehow managed to secure a 55” stand on B&H. The stand itself is the same for both. I can understand only wall mount do 77” or larger but 55”, 65”? The LG 5 year warranty is certainly a plus. But LG has a reputation for product reliability, more so than Samsung evidently. Cosmetically, the set has some (frame) depth as it was designed to sit flush on the wall. I personally love the ‘paper’ thin screen edge on my old LG and on the Samsung, but you won’t see it while watching. My experience: firstly set up: Filmmaker Mode on the G5 as everyone recommends. But key is to set the Apple TV > Video & Audio > 4K SDR (not 4K HDR or Dolby Vision) and Match Content Range & Frame Rate. This is absolutely critical. Otherwise SDR content, eg cable TV will look very dim. If the content is HDR/Dolby Vision, the Apple TV will automatically switch. And once set, my experience for most content: window reflection during the day virtually disappears. Yes, the reviews suggest otherwise, but real world it is fine and the contrast is evidently higher than the Samsung. And about the G5 stand: it turns out the stand is indeed the same, but the package also includes a plastic cover to cosmetically cover up where the included wall bracket would go if wall mounted and a second to cover up the cabling. And that second cover is a different size for the 55” and 65” which is why they have different SKUs! I’m hoping to find someone who bought the 65” stand for the 55” out of desperation so I can swap covers but you’d only see the absence of the cosmetic cover if you looked at the back of the TV. The G5 is fabulous, but you would probably not notice much of a difference between these three top rated TV’s even if you had them side by side. Maybe not Sony during the day with my room layout. Certainly Sony designers and LG marketers have worked hard to undermine their respective product sales and, from my point of view, Samsung too as the only major manufacturer on the market to refuse to license Dolby Vision in which most of my extensive collection of Apple TV movies are encoded. Maybe I wouldn’t notice the HDR+ rendition but I can’t believe the license fee saving hasn’t impacted sales revenues more. I hope some prospective buyers find this useful.

Fantastic TV just please note for reasons unknown despite its expense it does not come with a stand only mounting brackets which makes no sense because I've bought different versions of this exact type of TV twice in the past and those two came with a stand the mounting brackets are a separate purchase but this TV's got it backwards you can purchase this then on LG's website however it's not available in the states yet however there is an alternative stand you can buy on Amazon which in my opinion is way better than the stands that came with either of my last two OLED LG TVs. So aside from that issue the USB ports are very fast compared to the last models. The game optimizer is awesome the sound is way better than any previous model I've had. Please note I can't remember my previous model numbers all I can tell you is I had the 2015 OLED 65 inch class which I believe was a C tier and a 2020 65 in class which was either a c or d tier. The the audio is also very nice and the AI features for both the audio and the video is also very nice especially compared to the aforementioned models. One thing to be aware of now I've only had this happen on my Xbox One series X but that doesn't mean it won't happen on other consoles as well once in awhile upon switching from a game to the home menu or simply starting a game your TV will lose the input it happens on this model and the last two models I had I don't think LG knows how to fix it cuz all my TVs are always updated all the time I have sex over that and the issue persisted across all three models I never figured out any definite way of reproducing it other than it's a random occurrence depending on what setting you have your TV no input settings set to you'll either get a black screen or no input screen I'm not sure why this happens but the only way to fix it is to attempt to go back to the home menu or go back into the game by blindly hitting buttons on the controller.