LG OLED48C4 vs LG OLED65C5

Name: LG OLED48C4 vs LG OLED65C5 — Comparison Review
Item: LG OLED48C4 vs LG OLED65C5
Rating: 8.5
Author: Billy G.

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Sep 10 by Billy G.

LG OLED48C4

LG OLED65C5

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

LG OLED48C4: 7 of 10 decision facts sourced.

LG OLED65C5: 8 of 10 decision facts sourced.

	LG OLED48C4	LG OLED65C5
Price today	Price not yet checked	Price not yet checked
Screen size	48 inch lg.com	65 inch lg.com
Panel	4K OLED lg.com	4K OLED lg.com
Resolution	4K Ultra HD (3,840 x 2,160) lg.com	4K Ultra HD (3,840 x 2,160) lg.com
Refresh rate	120Hz Native lg.com	120Hz Native (VRR 144Hz) lg.com
HDR	Dolby Vision / HDR10 / HLG lg.com	Dolby Vision / HDR10 / HLG lg.com
HDMI 2.1 ports	4 lg.com	4 lg.com
VRR / ALLM	Yes (Up to 144Hz) lg.com	Yes (Up to 144Hz) lg.com
Smart platform	Not yet sourced	webOS lg.com

Not yet sourced — LG OLED48C4: Peak brightness, Smart platform, Starting MSRP. LG OLED65C5: Peak brightness, Starting MSRP. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Skip both if

Neither publishes peak brightness or starting MSRP yet.

The LG OLED48C4 and the LG OLED65C5 both rely on LG's latest OLED panels and α8 processor to deliver smooth 120Hz motion handling. And accurate color reproduction drawn from public specifications and aggregated user feedback. Where they diverge is primarily in physical scale. And ecosystem convenience: the compact 48-inch LG OLED48C4 slots neatly into tighter living spaces or secondary rooms while retaining full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for gaming consoles, whereas the 65-inch LG OLED65C5 expands the viewing canvas for deeper immersion. And layers on refined webOS interface refinements that reviewers note feel more responsive in daily streaming. Brightness figures remain comparable between the two, with neither model publishing official peak nits values, yet contrast and black levels stay characteristically perfect on both. The short version: choose the LG OLED48C4 for space-conscious setups that still demand premium OLED speed, or step up to the LG OLED65C5 when screen size and smart-platform polish matter more.

Verdict: However, the C4 still delivers true‑black performance and lower cost, so it remains a solid pick for tighter spaces. Overall, the C5’s advantages outweigh its higher price for most users.

Winner: LG OLED65C5

LG OLED48C4: 7/10

LG OLED65C5: 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

	LG OLED48C4	LG OLED65C5
Screen size	48 inch	65 inch
Panel	4K OLED	4K OLED
Resolution	4K Ultra HD (3,840 x 2,160)	4K Ultra HD (3,840 x 2,160)
Refresh rate	120Hz Native	120Hz Native (VRR 144Hz)
HDR	Dolby Vision / HDR10 / HLG	Dolby Vision / HDR10 / HLG
VRR / ALLM	Yes (Up to 144Hz)	Yes (Up to 144Hz)

LG OLED48C4

What works

Excellent contrast with true blacks
Thin design fits wall mounts easily

LG OLED65C5

What works

OLED Evo panel boosts brightness by ~12%
Four HDMI 2.1 ports for future‑proofing

What doesn't

Higher price point than C4
Larger size may overwhelm small spaces

Bottom line

Our pick: LG OLED65C5.

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