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LG C5 OLED One of our favorite TV picks here at ZDNET, and with good reason. You get the signature OLED picture quality, VRR support for console gaming, built-in voice controls, and support for both Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound, along with “vivid brightness and colors,” according to our reviewer.
Right now at Best Buy, you can pick up the 65-inch version for about 50% off, bringing the price down to $1,400.
Also: LG C5 OLED Review
It may be last year’s flagship model, but the C5 OLED still gives you plenty of reasons to buy (besides the discount). OLED panels use individually illuminated pixels to create billions of colors, deep inky blacks and bright whites. This produces sharper contrast, more accurate colors, and better detail than LED and LCD screens. It also works with built-in sensors that monitor ambient light and automatically adjust brightness for best visibility in any room.
As our reviewer noted, “The C5 has a unique build and a futuristic aesthetic,” including “one of the thinnest screens I’ve ever seen – a mere 0.25 inches thick.”
Too: LG C6 vs LG C5
The 120Hz base refresh rate is perfect for live sports as well as streaming, but it can be bumped up to 144Hz with support for both Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync VRR for console gaming. The dedicated gaming picture mode automatically reduces input latency to 0.1ms for response time, bringing it on par with PC monitors built specifically for gaming.
You’ll also get premium sound to match your OLED picture, with support for Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound, native 2.2CH audio, and Bluetooth connectivity for setting up custom home audio equipment. make a pair LG C5 OLED With an LG-branded soundbar to take advantage of the LG Sound Sync feature, which makes the soundbar and TV speakers work together for fuller, richer sound.
How I evaluated this deal
This is one of the best deals I’ve seen on an OLED TV this year, bringing signature picture quality within reach of more buyers. You’ll get a 120Hz refresh rate, built-in voice controls, support for both Nvidia and AMD VRR for console gaming, and both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for better picture and audio. All this at half the normal cost. That’s why I’ve given this deal a 5/5 editor’s rating.
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