Customers love the 42" Class C5 Series OLED evo AI 4K UHD Smart webOS TV (2025) for its exceptional picture and OLED quality. The TV's deep blacks create great contrast, and the brightness and size are also well-received. Gamers are amazed by its gaming performance, and the viewing angles and refresh rate are also on point.
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Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
LG Oled C5
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased a LG Qned tv two weeks before, and it was a great experience, then I saw this tv on sale for my office and I can tell you.
This TV is another animal
It has some other features that I am amazed about.
From the picture quality to the audio settings
OLED is the best in picture quality
I have purchased Sony, Samsung,TCL,and other brands and I can say this LG has got the 5 out of 5
Try your self and see what I am talking about
You will be amazed by the picture quality and menu that comes with it
Add on
If you want a better audio than the regular tv speakers get your self a sound bar you will be amaze
I will recommend it
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Black level, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
42” as a computer monitor has been a dream!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Needed a large color-accurate monitor to edit photos and videos with out of my Macbook Pro. Love the size and added real-estate to work with! Cannot beat these blacks and it gets very bright as well. Highly reccomend!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A cinephile’s dream television
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I’m sure a lot of people out there who were looking for a new TV aren’t willing to pay $1000. If you’re like me and you enjoy watching premium movies and utilizing your PlayStation five then you’re one step away to perfection. LG makes the best TVs out there today. I had a Samsung for many years and though I enjoyed that TV they are bargain basement nowadays just watch one movie in 4K on this TV and guaranteed you’ll know where that money went. The first movie I watched on here was The Batman(2022). It was like being in the movie itself. filmmaker mode was perfection. This is the top shelf liquor of electronics.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Black level, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
LG - 42" Class C5 Series OLED
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
this tv rocks blacks are great and my movies look so clean
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent choice for a modest livingroom.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Wow! We didn't know what we were missing! The brightness, color, and clarity make us sorry that we waited so long to replace our ancient TV. On the other hand, if we hadn't waited we wouldn't have this wonderful TV. It's hard to step away from it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful viewing and great service!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The contrast is very good and colors are very natural. I have it set to movie quality since I mainly watch movies and tv series. For those with eyes sensitive to brightness, this is an excellent choice. The Best Buy employee was extremely helpful in guiding me to the best tv for me. Love this tv!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Thanks best buy
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Excellent tv and the Best Buy team for helping me with everything else included
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Oled quality, Picture quality
Cons mentioned:
Brightness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great picture color
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased the LG C5 OLED 42 inch OLED TV to fit a small space. It has a great picture and I noticed the colors pop a little more than the Sony A90K 42 inch OLED TV that I also purchased. The Sony has more lifelike colors out of the box and has better motion tracking than the LG C5 model. I noticed motion blur on the LG C5 that is not present on the Sony A90K model when I played the same action movie on both models. If you are trying to decide between the 2 models, the LG C5 has more color pop and seems to be a bit brighter, but has less lifelike color and more motion blur than the Sony A90K model. The LG was $300 less in price so it depends on what's important to you.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gaming performance, Oled quality, Refresh rate
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Picture and Perfect Size!
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I recently picked up the LG C5 42” OLED from Best Buy, and it has exceeded my expectations in every way. The picture quality is absolutely stunning — deep blacks, vibrant colors, and incredibly sharp detail. Whether I’m watching movies, sports, or gaming, the image is smooth and immersive.
The 42-inch size is perfect for a bedroom, office, or smaller living space where you still want premium OLED quality. The refresh rate and low input lag make it excellent for gaming, and the new webOS interface feels fast and modern.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Black level, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
42” LG C5 OLED lives up to the hype!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Researched painstakingly before replacing my highly rated (at the time) 2013 Samsung 40” smart tv. This LG is waaayyy smarter. Was trying to wait until the price dropped even more, but needed an upgrade before NFL playoffs, the Australian Open, and the Super Bowl. Speaking of super, this tv was super easy to set up, and the manual/directions/video provided sufficient guidance. The black level is truly a showstopper. Using my Samsung soundbar (which the system recognized so i can control with the LG remote), so i can’t comment on the built-in speakers’ sound. LG Channels and apps round out the experience, but my FIOS set top box is my primary input source, and the picture is stunning. This LG tv kinda makes me want to invest in a gaming setup, but, at 65 years old, I probably wouldn’t get much use out of it (but my grandkids might). Overall very pleased with this purchase, and I’m finding the tv to be a worthy upgrade. Purchased online at Best Buy, and the process couldn’t have gone more smoothly.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Oled quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
LG 42” OLED review
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This LG OLED TV has a beautiful picture and seems to be viewable from any angle! It fit perfectly in our cabinet which wouldn’t accommodate anything larger than a 42 inch TV. At first we thought the sound was a bit tinny but then was found there were multiple audio options and after changing to another option. Overall we are very happy with this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Oled quality, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
LG OLED TV's Are the Way to GO
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I already have the LG OLED 48" Smart TV. So when I needed to replace my Samsung 42" Smart TV i purchased the 42" LG OLED Smart TV. The color and picture in this model LG TV is absolutely incredible. The LG is easier to setup and navigate than the Samsung and really a better Smart TV. OLED's are a bit pricey but the picture quality and color make it worth every penny.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Oled quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love the picture clarity and color vibrance.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We have a small room and needed a smaller size. There are many larger versions of this set and all look good. Watching HD content from a DISH receiver, the clarity of the actors faces, clothes, background is noticeably better than our old LCD set, It is possible to see pores on the faces of the actors. Not something I am used to.
We have a sound bar and so do not use the internal speakers much so I can't really comment on those, but they do sound alright and may be good for general use. For movies or HD content, I think better audio will be desired.
I am not a fan of the Google OS because I really only use it as a TV, and not browsing the net or for apps. This only adds an except extra step for me to watch TV. I.e. turn it on, then select "watch the HDMI input".
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Black level, Oled quality, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My new monitor
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This TV is amazing. The 42-inch size is perfect for a setup, and the OLED picture is impressive. The blacks are unreal, and colors pop. Gaming on it is smooth. For the price, it's a great value.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Black level, Oled quality, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
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Amazing tv overall, fits oled and truly live up to the expectations! Wonderful colors and amazing blacks, used for work as a monitor and occasional gaming and exceeding my expectations so far.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great as a computer monitor
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I am using this TV as a computer monitor and for playing Xbox games primarily. It does an amazing job as a monitor. I also use it occasionally for watching streaming services. It is very easy to setup. Has a wide variety of presets out of the box and can be fine tuned for specific needs.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Oled quality, Refresh rate
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Loving this TV
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This TV has honestly been an incredible choice as a computer monitor. The fact that I can use this with my PC and all the consoles in one place has been such a game changer. The colors are excellent, the refresh rate is on point and the overall LG experience is great! I would highly recommend this TV for anyone for a wide variety of uses.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Picture Quality
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Decided to pick this up to upgrade from a 32" Insignia TV for an office after our experience with the LG C4 as our main TV. The picture quality is amazing, text is crisp, clear and easy to read. Looks great from all angles.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Larry
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this tv to fit in a specific cabinet. Fits perfect.
The picture is great from a long distance (20’)sound is good and it’s just right for the area. Tried another top brand and it just wasn't as good.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Oled quality, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
MUST BUY
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Beautiful TV with inky blacks, colors that pop, and insanely good HDR. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to buy a TV for movies and gaming!