LG C5 (OLED55C5)

LG's latest mid-range OLED delivers another crowd-pleasing performance

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LG's popular C-series TVs have long been the go-to, easy-to-recommend OLEDs that suit people's needs and exceed their expectations. Their success is due to a simple yet thoroughly effective formula that pairs exceptional picture quality with an uncompromising feature set, all while undercutting its flagship G-series TVs and mid-range OLEDs from rival brands such as Sony and Panasonic.

It's no wonder that LG has seen such success with its prior C-series models, but it has been using this formula for quite some time, and with the OLED market constantly evolving to include new panel technology, we can't help but wonder if LG is resting on its laurels. Clearly, we needn't worry too much, as the C4 proved to be an improvement over the C3 despite having minimal upgrades on paper, and that also appears to be a similar case with the new C5.

The OLED55C5 doesn't feature the flashy new Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel of its bigger brother, the G5, nor does it get the MLA OLED technology of last year's G4, but it's here to prove that we needn't write “traditional” OLED TVs off quite yet.

And despite having a fairly modest list of upgrades over its five-star predecessor on paper (LG only really highlights a claimed brightness increase and new AI-focused software features), the C5's under-the-hood upgrades are what really make it another compelling mid-range OLED TV.

The LG OLED55C5 costs ₹1,66,491. That's the same price as its predecessor. For comparison, the Award-winning 55in Sony Bravia 8 launched at a steeper price, but it can now be found for cheaper. While that price disparity may seem like a slight on the C5, we historically see LG OLEDs drop drastically in price during their life span. For instance, the 55in C4 is now widely available for just ₹1,30,000.