LG C4 48" vs C5 65": Gaming Monitor vs Living Room TV

Deciding between a 48" desktop OLED and a 65" living room OLED? Here's how the 2024 and 2025 models compare.

Head-to-Head Comparison

$896
PriceLG is $700 cheaper
$1,596
4.8/5 (1,456 reviews)
User RatingBased on Amazon customer reviews
4.8/5 (156 reviews)
48"
Screen SizeLG offers a larger screen
65"
OLED
Panel TypeBoth use OLED technology
OLED
Yes (120Hz+, VRR)
Gaming FeaturesBoth are excellent for gaming
Yes (120Hz+, VRR)

LG C4 OLED evo (2024)

✓ Pros

  • • Perfect for desk gaming setups
  • • 0.1ms response time
  • • G-SYNC and FreeSync support

✗ Cons

  • • Risk of burn-in with static content
  • • May be too large for some desks
  • • High pixel density requires closer viewing

LG C5 OLED evo AI

✓ Pros

  • • Perfect blacks and infinite contrast
  • • AI Super Upscaling 4K is stunning
  • • Four full HDMI 2.1 ports

✗ Cons

  • • Not as bright as top QLEDs
  • • Risk of burn-in with static content
  • • Built-in speakers are average