LG - 42" Class C5 Series OLED evo AI 4K UHD Smart webOS TV (2025)
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Customers value the exceptional picture and OLED quality, which are frequently highlighted as the standout features of this television. Users also appreciate the impressive black levels, gaming performance, and versatile viewing angles that enhance their overall experience. While the display performance is highly praised, some users have noted that the interface and remote control can be challenging to navigate.
Screen Size Class
42"Series
OLED evo - C5 seriesHighlights
Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8
Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 provides smooth, crisp picture and sound with AI Picture Pro and AI Super Upscaling.²
Perfect Black & Perfect Color
Over 8.3 million self-lit smart pixels with Perfect Black and Perfect Color technology.
Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos & FILMMAKER MODE
Enjoy movie magic from home with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos¹ & FILMMAKER MODE
AI webOS, LG Channels, webOS & Re:New
LG’s Award winning Smart TV platform powered by webOS. Get access to apps & view over 300 free LG Channels. Plus get up to 5 years of software updates with webOS Re:New⁴
Personalized Picture & Sound Wizard for a Customized Experience
The Personalized Picture & Sound Wizard uses AI technology to analyze your favorite images and sound clips to create a personalized picture and audio experiences tailored for you.
- Display TypeOLEDResolution4K (2160p)Screen Size Class42 inchesHigh Dynamic Range (HDR)YesHigh Dynamic Range FormatDolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 262 reviews
- Picture Quality (155)
- OLED Quality (57)
- Black Level (15)
- Size (11)
- Gaming Performance (10)
- Ease of Use (7)
- Remote Control (5)
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The advanced LG OLED evo C5-Series has upped its game. Get all the controls at your fingertips thanks to the Game Optimizer and Game Dashboard. Packed with 4 HDMI 2.1 ports and all the extras like NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium and VRR, it has everything you need to up your game. The OLED evo C5-Series is powered by the α9 AI Processor Gen7—made exclusively for LG OLED. The High Dynamic Range (HDR) Expression Enhancer makes gaming and movies more immersive. With over 8.3 million self-lit pixels, the LG OLED evo C5produces high-contrast images with perfect black no matter what you're watching—or playing. And AI-assisted deep learning analyzes what you're watching to choose the best picture and sound setting for your content. You'll experience less searching and more streaming, thanks to the next generation of AI technology from LG webOS 25. Plus, every LG OLED comes loaded with Dolby Vision for extraordinary color, contrast and brightness, plus Dolby Atmos¹ for sound you can feel all around you. And FILMMAKER MODE allows you to see films just as the director intended. The LG OLED evo C4 blends into the background with an almost invisible bezel for a seamless look so you can focus on the content, not the bezel.

The advanced LG OLED evo C6-Series has upped its game. Get all the controls at your fingertips thanks to the Game Optimizer and Game Dashboard. Packed with 4 HDMI 2.1 ports and all the extras like NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium and VRR, it has everything you need to up your game. The OLED evo C6-Series is powered by the α9 AI Processor Gen7—made exclusively for LG OLED. The High Dynamic Range (HDR) Expression Enhancer makes gaming and movies more immersive. With over 8.3 million self-lit pixels, the LG OLED evo C6produces high-contrast images with perfect black no matter what you're watching—or playing. And AI-assisted deep learning analyzes what you're watching to choose the best picture and sound setting for your content. You'll experience less searching and more streaming, thanks to the next generation of AI technology from LG webOS 26. Plus, every LG OLED comes loaded with Dolby Vision for extraordinary color, contrast and brightness, plus Dolby Atmos for sound you can feel all around you. And FILMMAKER MODE allows you to see films just as the director intended. The LG OLED evo C6 blends into the background with an almost invisible bezel for a seamless look so you can focus on the content, not the bezel.

The LG OLED B5 is a premium watching experience that offers more than meets the eye. You'll be able to keep pace with the action with a native 120Hz refresh rate for smoother movement whether you're gaming or watching sports. Entertainment extras like Dolby Vision*, Dolby Atmos¹ and FILMMAKER MODE give you the big-picture experience straight from your couch. Enjoy outstanding picture powered by the α8 AI Processor, which uses AI to detect what you're watching and automatically improves the picture and sound quality of whatever you're watching. Search less and stream more, thanks to the next generation of AI technology from LG webOS 25. With Quick Cards, group your favorite apps into categories and even have instant access to over 300 free channels with LG Channels.² All LG OLED TVs have NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium and VRR to further improve gaming quality. And four HDMI 2.1 inputs allow you to plug in all the devices you need for the win. Whether you game on consoles or on the cloud,³ the LG Game Dashboard and Game Optimizer put all the control at your fingertips.

Level up your OLED experience and leave distracting reflections behind with Glare Free technology. Self-illuminating pixels precisely control brightness, contrast and color on this thin, sleek TV. Video games become ultra-smooth up to 165Hz thanks to the Ultimate Gaming Pack and the AI-powered processor enhances shows and movies for phenomenal depth and vibrant detail.
| Pros for LG - 42" Class C5 Series OLED evo AI 4K UHD Smart webOS TV (2025) | |||
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| Picture Quality, OLED Quality, Black Level, Size, Gaming Performance | There were no pros for this product— | Picture Quality, OLED Quality, Setup Ease, Refresh Rate, Brightness | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for LG - 42" Class C5 Series OLED evo AI 4K UHD Smart webOS TV (2025) | |||
| Remote Control, Ease of Use | There were no cons for this product— | Remote Control, Button Layout, User Interface, Processor Speed | There were no cons for this product— |


















































































