LG C5 OLED vs PlayStation 5 Pro

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 27 by Billy G.

LG C5 OLED
LG C5 OLED
PlayStation 5 Pro
PlayStation 5 Pro
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: LG C5 OLED and PlayStation 5 Pro serve fundamentally different roles: the C5 is a premium 4K/144Hz display with perfect blacks (RTINGS measured 0.0001 nits black level) while the PS5 Pro is a console delivering 45% GPU gains and 8K output. The C5 wins four of six score categories thanks to superior display metrics and smart features. They pair well together but are not direct substitutes.

Winner: LG C5 OLED

LG C5 OLED: 9/10

PlayStation 5 Pro: 8/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG C5 OLEDPlayStation 5 Pro
Resolution4K UHDUp to 8K
Refresh Rate144Hz120Hz
HDR SupportDolby Vision / HDR10HDR10
HDMI 2.1 Ports41

LG C5 OLED

What works

  • 144Hz panel with 0.1ms response time (per RTINGS)
  • Perfect blacks and 1,000+ nits peak brightness in HDR (per RTINGS)
  • webOS smart platform with 4K 120Hz VRR and ALLM

What doesn't

  • No built-in 8K upscaling hardware
  • Brightness drops to ~400 nits in full-screen bright scenes (per RTINGS)

PlayStation 5 Pro

What works

  • 45% faster GPU than base PS5 with PSSR upscaling (per Sony)
  • 8K output support and 120Hz 4K gaming
  • 2TB SSD with 5.5 GB/s raw throughput

What doesn't

  • No disc drive included
  • Higher power draw at 390W peak (per Sony)

Bottom line

Our pick: LG C5 OLED.

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