Watch: LG C5 OLED Review

Kate has the LG C5 OLED TV set up in the lab and is ready to break down whether one of the most anticipated 4K OLED TVs of 2025 lives up to the hype. In this review, expect to get the honest truth about HDR performance, upgraded brightness compared to the LG C4 OLED, how it handles gaming. and the latest updates to the Web OS software. Spoiler: the C5 is a serious contender for best OLED TV of the year. If you're shopping for a premium OLED TV right now, this LG C5 review is a must-watch.

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Kate Middleton Is "Recalibrating Her Entire Life" Amid Skipping Royal Event

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Tom's Guide

7 hours ago

• Tom's Guide

I tested the LG G5 OLED, and the brightness blew me away

In the more than eight years I've been doing technical testing on TVs, I have seen some significant performance improvements. Even so, those most expensive TVs are often the most arresting, and this year's LG G5 OLED is no exception. The flagship set in LG's OLED line isn't cheap — expect the 65-inch model to run you about $3,330 (and that's on sale) — but it boasts lots of updates to picture processing and general performance in all areas. Don't get me wrong, the tweaks to its webOS operating system, Magic Remote, and AI features are nice, but with a TV, what's on the screen is ultimately all that matters. And what's on the screen here is over 2,000 nits of brightness — some of the highest brightness I've ever seen on a WOLED TV. LG G5 LG C5 LG G4 Samsung S95F SDR Brightness (10%, in nits) 510 335 358 1004 Delta-E (lower is better) 1.99 1.25 1.4 1.19 Rec. 709 Gamut Coverage 99.69% 99.67% 98.55% 106.87% HDR Brightness (10%, in nits) 2296 1165 1488 2286 UHDA-P3 Gamut Coverage 99.63% 99.45% 97.29% 99.95% Rec. 2020 Gamut Coverage 82.57% 72.27% 72.91% 90.47% Input Lag (ms) 12.9/9.2 (Boost) 12.9/9.2 (Boost) 12.9/9.2 (Boost) 9.5 The one-step-down LG C5 OLED I looked at a couple of months ago gave me an idea of what to expect, but even by its standard, the G5 goes all out on brightness. The G5 registered nearly twice as bright with HDR content as the C5 — 2,296 nits versus 1,165 In our tests, which we ran using a set's default picture modes, the G5 registered nearly twice as bright with HDR content as the C5 — 2,296 nits versus 1,165. And that was in Filmmaker Mode, generally considered the closest to out-of-the-box calibrated quality. LG touts the G5's unique 'Brightness Booster Ultimate' feature as being responsible for this, and the set's advanced new antiglare coating can only amplify the effect further. It can be hard to pinpoint the specific impact features like these have on performance, but I can verify that they helped the G5 live up to LG's lofty claims. Beyond making the G5 one of the very brightest OLED TVs I've ever seen, and something you can feel good about watching under just about any conditions, they can also have a dramatic impact on what you're viewing: Because OLEDs turn off their pixels when they're not in use, resulting in perfect black, dark details can sometimes get 'crushed,' making shadowy or more subtle parts of the picture harder to discern. But that's hard to find on sets like the G5, which are bright enough to compensate. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Dune: Part Two contains a number of silhouette-heavy scenes where this can be a problem, but I never saw it. Similarly, black-and-white scenes in that movie and the Oscar-winning Oppenheimer can lose distinction or feel a bit muddy when the contrast with the lighter sections of the screen isn't as pronounced as it should be. That never came up, either. All I saw were scenes that were just as vibrant as those filmed (or animated) in full color. Increased brightness also make colors pop more, too, of course, and palette-busting films like Barbie, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Wicked only benefited. And though I hadn't expected to see an improvement in my long-running playthrough of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the G5 also brought out fresh nuances in the design of the caverns, tombs, and dark recesses that define the look and feel of that exciting adventure game. Will its high levels of brightness make the G5 the perfect OLED TV for every shopper? No, not exactly. And its price is certainly a bit off-putting. This set may not be the best choice for everyone, but one thing is inarguable: The technical changes LG has made on the back end ensure that the G5 is here to compete — and possibly even beat — the flagship Samsung S95F OLED with its award-winning QD-OLED screen. But for a more further deep dive into that, you'll have to wait for my full review of the TV, which Tom's Guide should be publishing soon. At the head of LG's OLED 4K TV lineup is the G5. It's one of the brightest WOLED TVs we've tested and gamers will enjoy class-leading gaming features, including four HDMI 2.1 inputs that support 4K gaming at 120Hz or 144Hz, VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync compatibility, and LG's Game Optimizer mode. Simply put, it's one of the best TVs ever made.

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• Newsweek

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Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Princess Kate and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, timing their curtsies perfectly went viral on TikTok. The royal relatives looked in sync as they performed the royal gesture for King Charles III and Queen Camilla during the carriage procession for the order of the Garter service on June 16. Kate looked elegant in a white dress by Self-Portrait and a matching hat by Sean Barrett as she watched outside St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. Princess Kate [R] and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, [L] attend the Order of the Garter service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on June 16, 2025. Princess Kate [R] and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, [L] attend the Order of the Garter service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on June 16, 2025. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images Why It Matters A clip of the moment they curtsied perfectly in time went viral on TikTok where it was liked 9,000 times and viewed 125,000 times. What to Know The footage shows the two women curtsy to Charles and Camilla at exactly the same time as they watch the procession. Royal curtsies have been debated in recent years since Meghan Markle famously performed a mock reenactment of the first time she curtsied to Queen Elizabeth II, which offended many, during her December 2022 Netflix show Harry & Meghan. Since then, there has been a greater focus on royal curtsies on social media sites like TikTok. The Order of the Garter is Britain's oldest code of chivalry and dates back to 1348 when it was created by Edward III. The royal family's website read: "In medieval times, King Edward III was so inspired by tales of King Arthur and the chivalry of the Knights of the Round Table that he set up his own group of honourable knights, called the Order of the Garter." The king and queen are both members as are Prince William and Sophie's husband Prince Edward. Prince Andrew remains a member despite his retreat from public life, which meant he skipped the service at St George's Chapel, thought the BBC reported he attended a lunch for knights and ladies of the Garter hosted by King Charles III. What People Are Saying The footage was posted with the message, "Curtsy. Synchronously🎀🪷," while one reply suggested it was a "very sweet" moment. After the service, Kate and William's official account on X posted: "A pleasure attending the Order of the Garter today in Windsor. A brilliant celebration of tradition, service and duty. Thank you to everyone involved." Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London. You can find him on Twitter at @jack_royston and read his stories on Newsweek's The Royals Facebook page. Do you have a question about King Charles III, William and Kate, Meghan and Harry, or their family that you would like our experienced royal correspondents to answer? Email royals@ We'd love to hear from you.