2026 vs 2025 — LG FLAGSHIP OLED
LG G6 vs G5 — Worth the 2026 Upgrade?
By Rick Baron · SWAT A/V · 28 years of installs · Updated 2026-05-29
★ Rick's bottom line
G6 for new flagship buyers · G5 at clearance still phenomenal
G6 added Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 panel (~20% brightness gain), Alpha 11 AI Gen 3 processor, webOS 26 with Gemini + Copilot. All real upgrades. G5 at clearance ($2,800-3,200) is still a flagship-tier OLED for ~$500 less.
LG G6 Gallery OLED 65"
MSRP $3,499
VS
LG C5 OLED 65" (2025)
MSRP $2,699
Live street prices — refreshed daily
| Spec | LG G6 Gallery OLED 65" | LG C5 OLED 65" (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Peak HDR brightness | 2,268 nits | ~1,900 nits |
| Panel | Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 | Tandem WOLED |
| Processor | Alpha 11 AI Gen 3 | Alpha 11 AI Gen 2 |
| Smart OS | webOS 26 (Gemini + Copilot) | webOS 25 |
| Gallery Mount included | ✅ | ✅ |
| Sizes | 55/65/77/83/97 | 55/65/77/83/97 |
| Price (65" street) | $3,499 MSRP | ~$2,800-3,200 |
| Rick's score | 9.5 / 10 | TBD |
★ Buy this one if
LG G6 Gallery OLED 65"
Buy the G6 if you're shopping new and want the absolute LG flagship.
Read full review →★ Buy this one if
LG C5 OLED 65" (2025)
Buy the G5 at clearance if you can save $500+ and don't need the Gen 3 processor or 20% brightness bump.
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