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With the release of the LG G5, the brand is looking to remain the king of high-end OLED TVs. But is it worth the equally high asking price? I and other ZDNET experts got to go hands-on with both the LG G4 and LG G5 OLED TVs to break down their features, performance, and real-world practicality in order to help you decide which is the best fit for your needs as well as your budget.
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Since the G5 is a refresh rather than an entirely new TV model, it can be confusing trying to figure out what changes were made for the refresh. So I've put together a list of the biggest similarities and differences between it and its predecessor, plus a few reasons you might want to spring for the older TV instead.
Specifications
LG G4 OLED LG G5 OLED Screen size 55 - 97 inches 55 - 97 inches Refresh rate 120Hz (144Hz boosted) 120Hz (165Hz boosted) HDR Dolby Vision Dolby Vision Audio Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos VRR support Nvidia G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium Nvidia G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium Operating system webOS 24 webOS 25 Connectivity Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1, 4x HDMI, 3x USB Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 4x HDMI, 3x USB Price Starting at $2,600
Starting at $2,500
You should buy the LG G4 OLED TV if...
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