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Is the LG C5 55-inch OLED TV worth it?

Yes, but not at today's price. It is strong on picture quality and gaming features, and weakest on built-in sound. It suits you (92/100 fit), but at $1,399 it's above our $1,143 buy price.

WAIT
83/100
General verdict, not personalised. Confidence: HIGH.

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The catch

Brightness in sunny rooms: dimmer than mini-led rivals (9 sources). Check this matters for how you'll use it.

What owners praise and complain about

Praise Picture in dark roomsDeep blacks, wide viewing angles
Praise Gaming features4K 120Hz, low input lag
Complaint Brightness in sunny roomsDimmer than Mini-LED rivals

Price and timing

Current price in our data: $1399. Our buy price is $1143 or less. Price history unavailable. No confirmed replacement timeline found.

Alternatives to consider

Samsung Q80 55-inch QLED TV

$799. Quality 82/100

Is it worth it for you?

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Questions

Is the LG C5 55-inch OLED TV worth it?

Yes, but not at today's price. Our general verdict is WAIT (83/100). It suits you (92/100 fit), but at $1,399 it's above our $1,143 buy price.

What is the main downside of the LG C5 55-inch OLED TV?

Brightness in sunny rooms: dimmer than mini-led rivals (9 sources). Check this matters for how you'll use it.

What is a good price for the LG C5 55-inch OLED TV?

We would call $1143 or less a strong price.

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