LG OLED evo AI LG OLED evo AI G5 83" 4K HDR Smart TV with Wall Review
The LG G5 isn't just a good TV for gamers—it's a perfect one. But with a price tag around $5,000, is its flawless performance and anti-glare screen worth the premium?
The 30-Second Version
The LG G5 is the undisputed champion of big-screen gaming. If that's your primary use and money is no object, buy it. For anything else, look at a Sony.
Overview
The LG G5 is the gaming TV to beat, full stop. It's not just an OLED with good gaming features, it's a purpose-built monitor for your PS5 and Xbox that also happens to be a phenomenal TV. The one thing you need to know is this: it scored a perfect 100th percentile in our gaming benchmark. If you're a serious gamer with a big budget, this is your endgame screen.
Performance
We knew the gaming performance would be good, but the perfect score still surprised us. The combination of a 120Hz native refresh rate, near-instantaneous 0.1ms response time, and full support for FreeSync Premium, G-Sync, and HDMI 2.1 VRR means there's zero compromise. It's the smoothest, most responsive big-screen gaming experience in our database. The Alpha 11 AI processor is no slouch either, making webOS 25 feel snappy and handling upscaling beautifully.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Perfect gaming performance with every VRR standard 100th
- Glare-free screen is a game-changer for bright rooms 100th
- Includes a premium flush wall mount in the box 100th
- webOS 25 is polished and the remote is excellent 95th
Cons
- Picture quality scores are mid-pack for the price
- No tabletop stand included—it's wall-mount or buy separately
- Extremely expensive, with prices hovering around $5k
- Audio is good but not great, you'll want a soundbar
The Word on the Street
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 83" |
| Resolution | 3840 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Backlight | Quick Frame Transport (QFT), Quick Media Switching (QMS) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Picture Quality
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
HDR
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.1 |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync |
| ALLM | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa |
Audio
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 |
Power & Size
| Weight | 39.0 kg / 86.0 lbs |
Value & Pricing
At $5,000, this is a luxury purchase, no two ways about it. The value is entirely in its unmatched gaming prowess and the included professional-grade wall mount. If you're just watching movies, there are better values. But if you want the absolute best big-screen gaming experience and hate screen glare, the G5 justifies its price. Shop around, though—we've seen a $300 spread, so don't pay the highest sticker price.
vs Competition
The most direct competitor is the Sony BRAVIA 5 Mini-LED. The Sony will likely beat it in pure movie-watching picture quality and has better built-in audio, but it can't touch the G5's gaming feature set or its perfect anti-glare screen. The other LG G5 model, the 97-inch version, is the same TV just bigger and even more expensive. For most gamers, the 83-inch hits the sweet spot of size and (relative) affordability. If your budget is tighter, high-end TCL or Hisense Mini-LEDs offer great HDR for movies but fall short on gaming response and OLED's perfect blacks.
| Spec | LG OLED evo AI LG OLED evo AI G5 83" 4K HDR Smart TV with Wall | Sony BRAVIA 5 Sony BRAVIA 5 98" 4K HDR Smart Mini-LED TV | LG OLED evo - C5 series LG - 65" Class C5 Series OLED evo AI 4K UHD Smart | Hisense U65QF Mini-LED Hisense - 75" Class U6 Series MiniLED QLED UHD 4K | Samsung S95 Samsung S95F 77" 4K HDR Smart OLED TV | Roku Mini-LED QLED 4K - Pro Roku - 55" Class Pro Series 4K QLED Mini-LED Smart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 83 | 98 | 65 | 75 | 77 | 55 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED | Mini-LED | OLED | Mini-LED QLED | OLED | Mini-LED QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 | 120 | 144 | 120 | 120 |
| Hdr | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG |
| Smart Platform | webOS | Google TV | webOS | Fire TV | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Dolby Atmos | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
Common Questions
Q: Does it come with a stand?
Nope. It only includes a very nice flush wall mount. If you want a tabletop stand, you have to buy it separately, which is a bit of a sting at this price.
Q: Is it really good in bright rooms?
Yes, the 'Bright Room Ready' marketing is real. The anti-glare coating works exceptionally well. It's the first OLED we'd feel comfortable recommending for a sunlit living room.
Q: What's the difference between the 83-inch and 97-inch G5?
Just size and price. The specs and performance are identical. The 83-inch is the more practical (and slightly less bankrupting) choice for most rooms.
Who Should Skip This
If you're a cinephile who prioritizes absolute peak HDR movie picture quality above all else, this isn't your best choice. Go get the Sony BRAVIA 5 instead. Also, if you need a stand and aren't planning to wall-mount, skip this—buying the stand separately feels bad.
Verdict
We're giving a strong buy recommendation, but only for a specific person: the dedicated gamer with a generous budget who wants a massive, flawless display. It's overkill for a casual viewer and not the best pure movie-watcher's TV for the money. But for its intended purpose—being the ultimate gaming display—it has no equal right now.