Best For
- HDR film and gaming picture quality is your main reason for buying.
- You are replacing a gaming monitor and want size and immersion over peak refresh rate.
- Reflections are a problem in your room, where the anti-glare coating draws praise.
LG G5 OLED Review: The HDR and Gaming Picture Owners Rave About, and Where High-Bandwidth Sources Hit Limits
Quick take
The G5 gets the kind of owner feedback most TVs do not. One owner ten months in says the wow factor still has not worn off. Another sold an Alienware ultrawide for one and calls the screen quality incredible. Four separate owners rate it for gaming, with one arguing it will outdo any monitor unless you genuinely need more than 165 fps at 4K. The limits are narrow and technical: two owners hit walls feeding it high-bandwidth content, and two more found the HDR settings advice circulating online made things worse.
LG OLED model that appears in ‘best OLED TV’ discussions (premium tier).
Flagship OLED for serious home cinema
Quick Verdict: Is LG G5 OLED Worth Buying?
One of the strongest picture-quality recommendations here, with owners rating it above the gaming monitors they replaced and the appeal lasting well past the honeymoon. Check your source chain if you plan to push 10-bit 4K at high refresh or stream high-bitrate files.
Evidence confidence: High.
Product Signal Summary
These signals summarize buyer interest, feedback direction, discussion volume, and whether attention around LG G5 OLED appears to be rising, stable, or cooling. Based on 139 public discussions.
User Impression
+40%
Positive Sentiment Mix
139
14
119
6
Volume
139
Velocity (30d)
0.0%
Steady Momentum
-100.0%
Cooling fast Quick actions
The HDR picture that keeps impressing owners months in
HDR picture quality and gaming performance are the strengths owners return to, with five and four independent reports behind them.
High-bandwidth source limits and HDR settings that need correcting are the two reservations, each raised by two owners. • Total evidence snippets: 20 • Updated Sep 4, 2026
Strengths
- A picture that still impresses months later
- Owners prefer it to the gaming monitors they replaced
- The anti-glare coating is a real improvement
- The flush wall mount looks the part
Common Complaints
- High-bandwidth sources hit a ceiling
- The popular HDR settings advice makes games too dark
- One owner returned theirs after multiple repairs
Who Should Buy LG G5 OLED — and Who Should Avoid It
Best for buyers who want a TV for movies, sports, and gaming who care about not suitable for gaming. Compare alternatives if can't reach 4K 165Hz at 10-bit over PC would affect your daily use.
Not For
- You need 4K at 165 Hz in 10-bit colour from a PC source.
- You stream very high-bitrate local files that an older LG handled better.
- You sit close enough to see panel structure, which bothered one owner.
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These examples show the repeated buying signals behind LG G5 OLED. Use them to check strengths, complaints, and buyer fit before treating isolated comments as full reviews. • Updated Sep 4, 2026
Pro Why owners prefer it to the gaming monitors they replaced
LG G5 OLED gets its strongest positive signal from not suitable for gaming. The points below summarize why buyers keep it on their shortlist.
Like stunning picture 2026-06-23
Just got the LG g5 65 Guys, just got this beautiful TV and let me tell you something ... I already owned an oled monitor, but this is Next lvl. ​ Tweaked it to my likes and oh man, not a single regret Ps: the phone camera is making the colors 2x more saturared LG g5 65 LG g5 65
Like immersive picture and superb HDR 2026-06-23
LG G5 55, LG C2 42 or UCDM3 to pair with Asus 27 inch 500hz XGAQDPG I bought the C2 back in 2023 and used it for two years with a 240hz IPS. Last year, both the G5 and 500hz were on sale for Black Friday so I picked both up to upgrade my setup. Then, I kinda FOMO purchased the UCDM3 and moved the G5 to the bedroom. But now, I'm kinda torn. Miss the immersion and superb HDR from G5 but love the PPI and 240hz of the UCDM3. I just set up the C2 again and realized how perfect 42 inches is, even if it's 120hz and no
Like sits nearly flush on the wall 2026-06-15
Best Wall Mount for LG G5 OLED 55" + Philips Hue Sync Backlight Setup I recently bought an **LG G5 OLED 55"** and I'm currently using the flush wall mount that came with the TV. It's honestly great-the TV sits almost flush against the wall and looks amazing. The only issue is that I'm planning to install a Philips Hue Sync backlight setup (or another LED backlight solution), and there isn't enough space behind the TV for the LED strips or for the light to spread properly. Because of this, I'm considering switchi
Like much-improved anti-glare coating 2026-06-15
Besides the 5yr panel warranty I haven’t seen any mention of the significantly better anti-glare coating on the G5. Any reflections at all look much more muted and less distracting, especially with darker content. Plus both SDR & HDR pre and post calibration were better on the G5 48hr review comparison: [https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare/lg-g5-oled-vs-lg-c6h-oled/88601/127431?share\_token=0ycaKkNYXn7ZqPNJZsQMamhmqWg1c6WK](https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare/lg-g5-oled-vs-lg-c6h-oled/88601/127431?share
Like massive upgrade 2026-06-07
LG G5 77" Upgrade + Greentoe Warranty Recommended? Recently took advantage of the partner store memorial day sale on a 77" G5 + S95AR Soundbar Bundle. I had a surprisingly great experience with delivery, despite the horror stories others have had. Order was placed on 5/21, soundbar arrived TWO DAYS later on 5/23, and the TV arrived on 5/28! This is such a massive upgrade compared to my previous Samsung 75" UHD TV and the soundbar is excellent, as I had only previously used my TV speakers for audio. Curious if y'
Like vertical banding is present on 5 of the gray area 2026-06-05
LG G5 65" opinion Hello. Has LG solved the problem with vertical banding, which is present on 5% of the gray area? Regarding banding, I have a 27" tandem woled monitor, and the vertical banding is present on gray backgrounds, lines that are visible at 5-10%, and it doesn't look very nice. I hope the G5 is much better in this regard. How does the lg g5 perform when processing images of lower resolutions, e.g. 720p or 1080p? Sony is supposedly the best here, but reading reviews, the LG G5 has improved in terms of
Like got a good deal 2026-06-05
At HelloTV u can negotiate for discount, a while ago i got a LG G5 65 inch that normally cost around 2300 euro for 1750 euro.
Like true HDR gaming and 4k Blu-rays 2026-06-05
LG G5 77" Gahhdamn I love this TV 10 months into owning this TV and the wow factor still hasn't worn off. Between true HDR gaming and 4k Blu-ray's I feel like an OLED snob sometimes but it's the best TV tech out there today. LG G5 77 LG G5 77
Like more saturated colors 2026-05-18
Lg filmmaker mode Having not had the lg g5 for long I've had it in standard mode with default -20 colour to 0 and brightness up everything else standard and I found the colour to be abit muted on SDR virgin 360 box. true to life maybe but abit de saturated using auto detect colour gamet switching the gamet helps but native is a lot more saturated My question is I've heard a lot about film maker mode and I've only raised the brightness to 80 and colour temperature to 0 from warm 40 and it looks so much better col
Like screen quality is incredible 2026-05-06
New LG G5 55" Tried Ultrawide gaming for awhile on my Alienware 34", I couldn't do it, I missed vertical space way too much. Sold it and went with an LG G5. Screen quality is incredible, and games look so much more cinematic on the big screen. I know the size isn't for most people but it works perfectly for me as I normally sit pretty far from the screen. Highly recommend if you have the space. As with most LG OLEDS let it run for awhile to get rid of the uniformity bands that sometimes shows up on new TVs. LG
Like not suitable for gaming 2026-04-17
bro whoever told you a monitor is better than an LG G5 OLED for gaming is actually smoking some incredibly good quality crack cocaine unless you need to play something at over 165fps at 4K (who the fuck?) it'll be better than any monitor
Like lg g5 oled beats any monitor for gaming under 165hz 4k 2026-04-17
Upgrade 3080 or get a monitor I just got my first gaming PC because of Crimson Desert. I'm really looking forward to where the modding community may go. I have a 3080 on an I7 at the moment and am playing it on my LG G5 OLED. it looks great so far but I keep being told a monitor is so much better. While I'm happy at the moment what would be the best next step, investing in a monitor or upgrading the 3080? LG G5 OLED LG G5 OLED
Like 165hz for PC gaming 2026-03-08
Time to move on from the 77" LG CX to the 77" G5 - Great Promo! Just decided to pull the trigger on the 77" LG G5. Decided to upgrade from the 77" CX and looking forward to the newer panel and 165hz for PC gaming! FYI - I researched and shopped pricing for some time and finally sent an offer to Greentoe for $2375, a retailer countered with a $2399 pricepoint in less than 10 mins (+No tax in my state from the retailer selected) and the deal was done. The wife agreed after mentioning the "$2199 + Tax" Price. ;) Lo
Like best of size and picture 2026-01-26
If you have the budget the 97inch LG G5(Oled). Its on sale for like $23000 right now. Your not going to do better than that if budget isnt an issue. Thats the best of size and picture right now.
Con Where high-bandwidth PC and Plex sources hit a wall
Check can't reach 4K 165Hz at 10-bit over PC before buying LG G5 OLED, especially if it affects your daily use case.
Complaint Needed multiple repairs and reflective up close 2026-06-23
The S99H is the best gaming screen I've ever seen. I've had many screens over the past 5 or so years and this screen is honestly incredible for my room, from the S95B to the LG 45" Oled ultrawide to the Samsung 49" Oled to the G5. I had the LG G5 last year that got returned after multiple repairs last month. That screen really wasn't great for my situation where you sit close, as all you could see was the diagonal dithering lines in darker scenes which were not good, the S99H has none of that, you can get really
Complaint HGiG HDR mode looks too dark for gaming 2026-06-20
Never listening to YouTube hdr "experts" again I got an lgg5 2 months ago which I use mainly for gaming, and I've been watching different YouTubers for the perfect settings, they all recommend hgig for hdr settings instead dynamic tone mapping because apparently is more accurate, but it always looked so dark to me even when I tried to increase brightness inside games, same games were almost so dark it was unplayable, I finally decided to switch to DTM and wow so much brighter and finally looks like what the tv off
Complaint Faint spots visible in the screen reflection 2026-06-20
Spots Seen in Reflection of G5 I got an Open Box Geek Squad Certified LG G5 from Best Buy Canada and when the screen was dark or off, in the reflection i saw these spots. Doesn't look like it comes off. Best Buy Canada doesn't share the condition of their open box TVs. Also the hours on the TV showed 0. I don't see the dots affecting the screen when I'm watching something and can't see it when it's not a dark image. Does anyone know if this is damage to the reflective coating or would cleaning with a microfibr
Complaint General feedback 2026-06-11
Sony Bravia 8 55" or LG G5 55"? I have a Loewe We See 32" LCD tv currently with a semi glossy screen. We view on a bit of an angle and is semi opposite the window (I don't get sun on TV). I do notice the reflection of our shutters when watching movies during the day (in the dark parts of the movie) (night time is fine). I know most OLED will be great for night viewing but just concerned about day watching. The costs of these TV are very expensive and so far, I have the LG G5 as the frontrunner (seen for A$2500
Complaint Can't reach 4K 165Hz at 10-bit over PC 2026-06-05
I have an LG G5 connected to my PC with a 9070XT and I cannot get 4K 165Hz working without using 8-bit color. Most it can do at 10-bit is 4K 120Hz or 1440p 165Hz; DSC does not show up in CRU.
Complaint Struggles to play high-bitrate Plex files 2026-03-03
Just recently upgraded to a LG G5 77 inch. The screen quality is mindblowing, but I'm really struggling to get the best quality displayed. Installed Plex connecting to my Synology NAS with 60mbit blurays — on my old C8 I could push the entire uncompressed image with subtitles and AC5.1 sound, but the G5 struggles.
View all retained evidence snippets (20)
Like stunning picture 2026-06-23
Just got the LG g5 65 Guys, just got this beautiful TV and let me tell you something ... I already owned an oled monitor, but this is Next lvl. ​ Tweaked it to my likes and oh man, not a single regret Ps: the phone camera is making the colors 2x more saturared LG g5 65 LG g5 65
Like immersive picture and superb HDR 2026-06-23
LG G5 55, LG C2 42 or UCDM3 to pair with Asus 27 inch 500hz XGAQDPG I bought the C2 back in 2023 and used it for two years with a 240hz IPS. Last year, both the G5 and 500hz were on sale for Black Friday so I picked both up to upgrade my setup. Then, I kinda FOMO purchased the UCDM3 and moved the G5 to the bedroom. But now, I'm kinda torn. Miss the immersion and superb HDR from G5 but love the PPI and 240hz of the UCDM3. I just set up the C2 again and realized how perfect 42 inches is, even if it's 120hz and no
Complaint Needed multiple repairs and reflective up close 2026-06-23
The S99H is the best gaming screen I've ever seen. I've had many screens over the past 5 or so years and this screen is honestly incredible for my room, from the S95B to the LG 45" Oled ultrawide to the Samsung 49" Oled to the G5. I had the LG G5 last year that got returned after multiple repairs last month. That screen really wasn't great for my situation where you sit close, as all you could see was the diagonal dithering lines in darker scenes which were not good, the S99H has none of that, you can get really
Complaint HGiG HDR mode looks too dark for gaming 2026-06-20
Never listening to YouTube hdr "experts" again I got an lgg5 2 months ago which I use mainly for gaming, and I've been watching different YouTubers for the perfect settings, they all recommend hgig for hdr settings instead dynamic tone mapping because apparently is more accurate, but it always looked so dark to me even when I tried to increase brightness inside games, same games were almost so dark it was unplayable, I finally decided to switch to DTM and wow so much brighter and finally looks like what the tv off
Complaint Faint spots visible in the screen reflection 2026-06-20
Spots Seen in Reflection of G5 I got an Open Box Geek Squad Certified LG G5 from Best Buy Canada and when the screen was dark or off, in the reflection i saw these spots. Doesn't look like it comes off. Best Buy Canada doesn't share the condition of their open box TVs. Also the hours on the TV showed 0. I don't see the dots affecting the screen when I'm watching something and can't see it when it's not a dark image. Does anyone know if this is damage to the reflective coating or would cleaning with a microfibr
Like sits nearly flush on the wall 2026-06-15
Best Wall Mount for LG G5 OLED 55" + Philips Hue Sync Backlight Setup I recently bought an **LG G5 OLED 55"** and I'm currently using the flush wall mount that came with the TV. It's honestly great-the TV sits almost flush against the wall and looks amazing. The only issue is that I'm planning to install a Philips Hue Sync backlight setup (or another LED backlight solution), and there isn't enough space behind the TV for the LED strips or for the light to spread properly. Because of this, I'm considering switchi
Like much-improved anti-glare coating 2026-06-15
Besides the 5yr panel warranty I haven’t seen any mention of the significantly better anti-glare coating on the G5. Any reflections at all look much more muted and less distracting, especially with darker content. Plus both SDR & HDR pre and post calibration were better on the G5 48hr review comparison: [https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare/lg-g5-oled-vs-lg-c6h-oled/88601/127431?share\_token=0ycaKkNYXn7ZqPNJZsQMamhmqWg1c6WK](https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare/lg-g5-oled-vs-lg-c6h-oled/88601/127431?share
Complaint seen for a 2500 2026-06-11
Sony Bravia 8 55" or LG G5 55"? I have a Loewe We See 32" LCD tv currently with a semi glossy screen. We view on a bit of an angle and is semi opposite the window (I don't get sun on TV). I do notice the reflection of our shutters when watching movies during the day (in the dark parts of the movie) (night time is fine). I know most OLED will be great for night viewing but just concerned about day watching. The costs of these TV are very expensive and so far, I have the LG G5 as the frontrunner (seen for A$2500
Like massive upgrade 2026-06-07
LG G5 77" Upgrade + Greentoe Warranty Recommended? Recently took advantage of the partner store memorial day sale on a 77" G5 + S95AR Soundbar Bundle. I had a surprisingly great experience with delivery, despite the horror stories others have had. Order was placed on 5/21, soundbar arrived TWO DAYS later on 5/23, and the TV arrived on 5/28! This is such a massive upgrade compared to my previous Samsung 75" UHD TV and the soundbar is excellent, as I had only previously used my TV speakers for audio. Curious if y'
Like vertical banding is present on 5 of the gray area 2026-06-05
LG G5 65" opinion Hello. Has LG solved the problem with vertical banding, which is present on 5% of the gray area? Regarding banding, I have a 27" tandem woled monitor, and the vertical banding is present on gray backgrounds, lines that are visible at 5-10%, and it doesn't look very nice. I hope the G5 is much better in this regard. How does the lg g5 perform when processing images of lower resolutions, e.g. 720p or 1080p? Sony is supposedly the best here, but reading reviews, the LG G5 has improved in terms of
Like got a good deal 2026-06-05
At HelloTV u can negotiate for discount, a while ago i got a LG G5 65 inch that normally cost around 2300 euro for 1750 euro.
Complaint Can't reach 4K 165Hz at 10-bit over PC 2026-06-05
I have an LG G5 connected to my PC with a 9070XT and I cannot get 4K 165Hz working without using 8-bit color. Most it can do at 10-bit is 4K 120Hz or 1440p 165Hz; DSC does not show up in CRU.
Like true HDR gaming and 4k Blu-rays 2026-06-05
LG G5 77" Gahhdamn I love this TV 10 months into owning this TV and the wow factor still hasn't worn off. Between true HDR gaming and 4k Blu-ray's I feel like an OLED snob sometimes but it's the best TV tech out there today. LG G5 77 LG G5 77
Like more saturated colors 2026-05-18
Lg filmmaker mode Having not had the lg g5 for long I've had it in standard mode with default -20 colour to 0 and brightness up everything else standard and I found the colour to be abit muted on SDR virgin 360 box. true to life maybe but abit de saturated using auto detect colour gamet switching the gamet helps but native is a lot more saturated My question is I've heard a lot about film maker mode and I've only raised the brightness to 80 and colour temperature to 0 from warm 40 and it looks so much better col
Like screen quality is incredible 2026-05-06
New LG G5 55" Tried Ultrawide gaming for awhile on my Alienware 34", I couldn't do it, I missed vertical space way too much. Sold it and went with an LG G5. Screen quality is incredible, and games look so much more cinematic on the big screen. I know the size isn't for most people but it works perfectly for me as I normally sit pretty far from the screen. Highly recommend if you have the space. As with most LG OLEDS let it run for awhile to get rid of the uniformity bands that sometimes shows up on new TVs. LG
Like not suitable for gaming 2026-04-17
bro whoever told you a monitor is better than an LG G5 OLED for gaming is actually smoking some incredibly good quality crack cocaine unless you need to play something at over 165fps at 4K (who the fuck?) it'll be better than any monitor
Like lg g5 oled beats any monitor for gaming under 165hz 4k 2026-04-17
Upgrade 3080 or get a monitor I just got my first gaming PC because of Crimson Desert. I'm really looking forward to where the modding community may go. I have a 3080 on an I7 at the moment and am playing it on my LG G5 OLED. it looks great so far but I keep being told a monitor is so much better. While I'm happy at the moment what would be the best next step, investing in a monitor or upgrading the 3080? LG G5 OLED LG G5 OLED
Like 165hz for PC gaming 2026-03-08
Time to move on from the 77" LG CX to the 77" G5 - Great Promo! Just decided to pull the trigger on the 77" LG G5. Decided to upgrade from the 77" CX and looking forward to the newer panel and 165hz for PC gaming! FYI - I researched and shopped pricing for some time and finally sent an offer to Greentoe for $2375, a retailer countered with a $2399 pricepoint in less than 10 mins (+No tax in my state from the retailer selected) and the deal was done. The wife agreed after mentioning the "$2199 + Tax" Price. ;) Lo
Complaint Struggles to play high-bitrate Plex files 2026-03-03
Just recently upgraded to a LG G5 77 inch. The screen quality is mindblowing, but I'm really struggling to get the best quality displayed. Installed Plex connecting to my Synology NAS with 60mbit blurays — on my old C8 I could push the entire uncompressed image with subtitles and AC5.1 sound, but the G5 struggles.
Like best of size and picture 2026-01-26
If you have the budget the 97inch LG G5(Oled). Its on sale for like $23000 right now. Your not going to do better than that if budget isnt an issue. Thats the best of size and picture right now.
Compare Alternatives
Products frequently compared alongside LG G5 OLED:
LG C5 OLED
Cheaper LG OLED tier if the G5's brightness and coating are more than you need
Samsung S95F
Matte QD-OLED rival, stronger on reflection control but criticised on motion
LG B5 OLED
Entry LG OLED for anyone prioritising screen size over panel grade
Trend and Demand Signals
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Buying Questions About LG G5 OLED
Quick answers to the main review, complaints, buyer-fit, and comparison questions shoppers ask before choosing LG G5 OLED.
Is the LG G5 OLED worth it?
The owner feedback here is unusually positive. Five owners rate the picture at the top of what they have owned, including one ten months in who says the wow factor still has not worn off, and another who already owned an OLED monitor and still calls the TV next level. Four rate it for gaming. The reasons to hesitate are narrow and technical rather than about picture quality, and one owner did return theirs after multiple repairs.
Is the LG G5 good for gaming compared to a monitor?
Four owners say yes, and one makes the case forcefully: unless you need to play above 165 fps at 4K, the G5 will be better than any monitor. The owner in that same discussion confirms it looks great running a 3080. Another sold an Alienware 34-inch ultrawide for a G5 and found games far more cinematic on the bigger screen. A third who moved the G5 to a bedroom in favour of a 240 Hz monitor misses the immersion and HDR.
Can the LG G5 do 4K 165Hz at 10-bit?
One owner reports that it cannot in their setup. Connecting a 9070XT, they can get 4K at 165 Hz only by dropping to 8-bit colour. At 10-bit the best they achieve is 4K at 120 Hz, or 1440p at 165 Hz, and DSC does not appear as an option in CRU. If you are buying specifically to run 10-bit 4K at the panel's full refresh rate from a PC, verify this against your own graphics card and cable before committing.
What are the best HDR settings for the LG G5?
One owner's experience is a useful warning about the common advice. They followed several YouTubers recommending HGiG over dynamic tone mapping on accuracy grounds, but found games looked so dark they were nearly unplayable even after raising in-game brightness. Switching to dynamic tone mapping made everything brighter and, in their words, finally looked like what the TV should deliver. Another owner found standard mode a little desaturated until adjusting the colour gamut.
Does the LG G5 have a good anti-glare coating?
One owner makes a detailed case that this is underrated. They say the significantly better anti-glare coating on the G5 means any reflections look much more muted and less distracting, particularly with darker content, and back it with a comparison showing both SDR and HDR measuring better pre and post calibration than the C6H. This rests on one owner's analysis rather than multiple reports.
What problems do LG G5 owners report?
Two things come from more than one owner. Bandwidth limits are the first: one cannot reach 4K 165 Hz at 10-bit from a PC, and another finds 60 Mbit Plex files struggle where an older C8 handled them. HDR settings are the second, with two owners finding the defaults or the popular HGiG advice left content too dark or desaturated. Individually, one owner returned theirs after multiple repairs and found the panel structure visible up close.
How We Analyze Buyer Feedback
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