LG OLED evo AI 4K G5 Series OLED97G5WUA 97"

The 97-inch LG G5 OLED delivers stunning 2000-nit brightness, perfect blacks, and comes with a flagship 9.1.5-channel soundbar — it's a complete high-end home theater in one box. You'll have to hunt for a deal since prices swing over $3,000, and you'll need to buy a stand separately if you don't wall mount. But if you have the room and the budget, this combo is an absolute showstopper.

Picture quality sits in the 96th percentile in our database — the 4K OLED panel with infinite contrast and 100% color volume is simply breathtaking. 2000 nits peak brightness pushes HDR highlights harder than most OLEDs, and the 'Bright Room Ready' anti-glare treatment really works. Gaming at 120Hz with FreeSync Premium Pro and four HDMI 2.1 ports keeps things smooth. The bundled 9.1.5-channel soundbar with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X is best-in-class for a TV package, earning a 100th percentile audio score. The only blemishes are rare blooming in extreme edge cases and a picture that benefits from a few tweaks out of the box — it's not quite perfect without some menu digging.

Against something like the Sony BRAVIA 9, the G5 pulls ahead with true OLED contrast and wider viewing angles, while Sony's LED-based 85-incher can't match the sheer size. Samsung's Neo QLED QN990F is an 8K monster, but it's smaller and pricier for what you get. The Hisense U8 and TCL QM6K are solid performers at a fraction of the cost, but they aren't playing in the 97-inch stratosphere. The Panasonic Z85AP offers a great OLED picture, yet lacks the bundled soundbar and brightness headroom. For pure cinematic immersion at this size, LG's package is hard to beat.

Prices range from $22,250 to $25,266 depending on the retailer, so a little deal-hunting can save you over three grand. That's still a huge investment, but you're getting a flagship 97-inch OLED and a premium 9.1.5-channel soundbar in a single purchase. If you're already budgeting for a projector, screen, and audio system, this combo actually starts to look reasonable. Just know that the savings come from timing and picking the right listing, since the stand isn't included either way.

The LG G5 is a 97-inch OLED that hits 2000 nits and comes with a 9.1.5-channel S95AR soundbar in the box. It's a complete home theater solution if you have the wall space and don't mind the price tag. The brightness boost is real, and reflections are dialed way down. This is LG's brightest OLED to date, and it's built to dominate even sunlit rooms.

But there's a catch that keeps coming up: no stand. You'll need to mount it or spend extra on a separate stand that's often backordered. The thin design and flush wall mount look incredible, but out of the box, you're committed to hanging a 128-pound slab on your wall. For a TV this pricey, that feels like a miss.

Skip this if you absolutely need a TV that ships with a stand and you don't want to deal with hunting one down. Also, if your room can't physically fit a 97-inch display or you're upgrading from a high-end OLED that's only a couple years old — the jump might not feel necessary unless size is the main goal. Budget-conscious buyers will find similar brightness and color on smaller, cheaper OLEDs without the soundbar bundle.

If you want the biggest, brightest OLED on the market and a sound system that matches, this bundle is for you. It's perfect for a dedicated theater room or a living room that can physically accommodate a 97-inch screen. The missing stand is annoying, but wall mounting is the intended setup — and it looks sensational flush against the wall. Budget for installation and maybe a stand if you absolutely need one, then enjoy one of the best home theater experiences you can buy right now.