LG has just announced availability and pricing for its latest B5 range of OLED TVs for 2025.
Unveiled earlier in the year, the latest OLED range from LG has begun rolling out with initial pricing, on the larger sized model at least.
Right now you can head over to LG where there is the latest LG OLED83B5PUA in an 83-inch version available for $4,499.99.
That would put this right at the top end of the LG range, representing some of the best TV options from the company that specialize in just that.
What are the LG B5 OLED 2025 specs?
This is a 4K resolution OLED panel that packs in the latest Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen2. That essentially means this TV is smart enough to detect what you’re watching and automatically adjust the picture mode to deliver the best possible viewing experience, without you having to do a thing.
You can expect perfect blacks and over 8.3 million self-emitting pixels for perfect color and contrast. Combine that with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos and you should be getting a superb picture quality and audio output that covers a range from movies to sports, all in the best possible clarity and quality.
Gamers are also looked after here thanks to a 120Hz refresh rate on that panel as well as NVIDIA G-Sync for minimal lag times while enjoying button bashing fun.
Of course you also get the legendary Smart TV platform which is multi award winning and always being enhanced with all the major apps. Plus that controller which you can moved magically to quickly input on the screen.
LG is also offering personalized picture, sound, search and recommendations all thanks to that AI smarts.
How much are the other LG B5 OLED sizes?
LG has been contacted about the lack of pricing on the smaller sized models and is yet to reply. Expect to see this start to appear soon.
LG’s OLED TVs are some of the best OLED TVs and indeed some of the best TVs all together, so picking between them is a tricky proposition. Do you need to spend big for the latest top model, the LG G5? Or can you get away with paying less for the more-affordable second-place option, the LG C5?
You can certainly save a lot of money with the latter, but the former’s specifications are so impressive. Here’s how these two excellent OLED TVs stack up.
Pricing and sizing
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Both the LG G5 and LG C5 are available in a wide range of sizes and with a comparably broad spectrum of prices to go with them. The C5 starts at a modest 42-inches for $1,400, with the 48-inch model at $1,600, the 55-inch at $2,000, 65-inches costs $2,700, 77-inches $3,800, and the largest 83-inch model is priced at$5,400.
The smallest G5 size you can buy is 55-inches (48-inch model is coming, but not available yet), with a price tag of $2,500. That rises to $3,400 for the 55-inch model, and $3,400 for the 65-incher. At 77-inches, you’ll pay $4,500, and up to $6,500 for the 83-inch model. The largest available is 95-inches, where the price jumps to a staggering $25,000.
The C5 is by far the more affordable of the two, shaving around 25% of the price at each size, and is even relatively affordable at the bottom end. It’s still significantly more than the price-cut last-generation versions, however. Those always remain a strong option when shopping for a new TV, as intergenerational changes aren’t always as dramatic as the price jump might suggest.
Specifications
LG G5
LG C5
Sizes
48 (coming soon), 55, 65, 77, 83, 97-inches
42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83-inches
Panel type
WOLED (four stack)
WOLED
Resolution
4K
4K
HDR
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Refresh rate
165Hz
144Hz
Operating system
LG webOS
LG webOS
AI processor
Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen 2
Alpha 9 Gen 8
Smart home support
LG Thinq, Google Home, Matter, Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Homekit
LG Thinq, Google Home, Matter, Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Homekit
Unsurprisingly, the specifications of these two TVs are very similar. They offer the same resolution and HDR support, and have the same smart home functions. However, what these specifications don’t reveal is just how much brighter the G5 should be. LG claims it’s three times brighter than the B5, so is likely at least twice as bright at its maximum capabilities than the C5.
This added brightness comes from the G5’s use of the new “four stack” OLED panel technology which ditches the MLAs from previous G-series displays, whilst still boosting brightness and color vibrancy. It makes the G5 one of the best looking OLEDs we’ve ever seen, which is a high bar to meet.
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Similarly, its newer AI processor will give it better dynamic upscaling and image adjustment on the fly. It also enjoys a higher refresh rate, hitting up to 165Hz for PC gamers, where the C5 is limited to a mere 144Hz. Both offer full support for 4K 120Hz gaming on consoles, however, with auto low latency mode, and incredibly fast response times with near-zero input lag.
What are they actually like?
We haven’t had a chance to put together a full review of these two TVs yet, so we’ll reserve our final judgement for when that happens. We have had some hands-on time wit though, and suffice to say, both TVs dramatically impressed.
Even on the show floor at CES, the brightness of the G5 was immediately apparent. It looked absolutely gorgeous and firmly cements LG’s flagship OLED TV as a set that’s just as comfortable in bright living rooms as it is in basement cinema rooms, or in darkened bedrooms.
Equally, though, the C5 is a real banger for your buck. It’s a G2 for C2 money in 2025.
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The picture quality is stellar and with massively improved processing, keeping the picture crisp while the brightness and colors are boosted to much higher levels than we’ve seen from this grade of TV before. It’s not as bright as the G5 and its gaming features aren’t quite as impressive, but it gets close enough for most people that this TV is going to be a great option for those on tighter budgets.
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There are very real reasons to buy the G5 instead, but start your expectations at the C5 and then see if you need more than that before splashing out.
Both are just so good
Until we finalize our review coverage of these two TVs, we’re not going to definitively say one way or another which TV you should buy. You’ll have to make that call for yourself using our best guesses, but we are comfortably saying that neither TV will disappoint you. They’re super bright, super colorful, and super fast OLED TVs, with all the latest bells and whistles.
The G5 is brighter and it’s going to be a few years before a C-grade LG TV can match it, but as we’ve seen with the G2/C5 comparison, it’s not that long a wait to have.
We’re not even half way through 2025 yet, and we can already tell you that two of the best TVs of the year are LG’s G5 and Samsung’s S95F. These two OLED TVs (one WOLED, the other QD-OLED) offer some of the most impressive specifications we’ve ever seen on any TV, and though we haven’t done full reviews yet, our hands-on time has us sufficiently impressed.
These two TVs are utterly gorgeous. Picking between them is going to be tricky and may come down to personal preference in the end. Let’s take a closer look.
Pricing and sizing
LG and Samsung launched these new flagship TVs earlier this year at a range of sizes and prices. As the pinnacle of both company’s TV offerings, it’s no surprise that the prices (especially of the larger variants) are high, too, though not quite as extreme as some of the best outdoor TVs, or the top 8K models.
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The LG G5 is available in sizes that include: 65, 77, 83, and 97-inches, priced at $3,400, $4,500, $6,500, and $25,000 respectively. LG also promises a 55-inch version will be launching in the near future, too.
Samsung’s S95F is already available at 55-inches, as well as 65 and 77-inches, but not the larger sizes the G5 manages. These models are priced at $2,300, $3,300, and $4,500 respectively.
Specifications
LG G5
Samsung S95F
Sizes
65, 77, 83, 97-inches
55, 65, 77-inches
Panel type
WOLED
QD-OLED
Resolution
4K
4K
HDR
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Refresh rate
120Hz
165Hz
Operating system
LG webOS
Samsung Tizen
AI processor
Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen 2
NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor
Smart home support
LG Thinq, Google Home, Matter, Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Homekit
Alexa, Google Assistant, Smart Things, Matter
The overall specifications between these two TVs don’t show much differences between them, but there are some notable standouts. For starters, they use a different panel technology, with LG using a new-generation of four layer OLED technology (on all models outside of the 97-inch model). It uses a more traditional WOLED design, while the Samsung S95F is built using its unique QD-OLED technology. That combines quantum dots with OLED technology for a picture that is typically more colorful and brighter, but loses a little of the extreme contrast OLED is so well known for.
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The LG TV is available in a wider range of sizes, especially larger models. Though it lacks the 55-inch version at the time of writing, it should be coming in the near future.
Both companies use their own in-house operating systems which are faster than ever before with greater AI integration. Both feature AI upscaling and dynamic color and brightness enhancement, while the LG G5 can also use a built-in chatbot to make customizations to the TV’s settings without digging through the menus manually.
What are they really like?
We haven’t had a chance to fully test both these TVs yet — that’s coming, keep your eyes peeled. But we have had a play around with them and our preliminary testing tells us that these really are some of the best TVs we’re likely to see this year. But how do they compare? That’s a really tough call to make.
We had our first look at the G5 at CES this year, and we were suitably impressed right from the get go.
We later learned that the G5 is indeed using the new four-layer OLED design and it is as stunning in the flesh as we hoped it would be. It’s certainly going to be the best option for TV buyers wanting the most OLED-of-OLED TVs. Its contrast is stunning, it gets brighter than ever before, and it’s just as fast for gaming as you’d expect from a flagship OLED with all the trimmings.
But the S95F is a worthy competitor. We haven’t done full testing on it yet, but it feels like the brightest OLED TV we’ve ever seen and with its anti-reflective technology it is fantastic for bright room usage. It’s incredibly colorful, and one of the most accurate we’ve ever seen, making it fantastic for delivering a picture that is as true to what the filmmakers had planned as possible.
The S95F also has an improved UI, with greater customization, and there’s new AI enhancements too. We’re going to really get into that in future content, so keep your eyes peeled for that soon.
Conclusion
We’ll need to wait for our full reviews to find out for sure which TV we’d recommend, but we’ll say off the bat that both TVs are absolutely stellar, and whichever one you buy, we’re pretty confident you won’t be disappointed. Buyer’s remorse is real, especially at these kinds of prices, but without any major manufacturing issues coming to light, both will give you a fantastic OLED TV experience in 2025.
See, LG was no common smartphone manufacturer. While it made some excellent (but normal) smartphones, LG’s real expertize lay in the bizarre. For every Google Nexus 5, there existed another smartphone with a completely off-the-wall concept. And while other manufacturers would create something innovative and bizarre every now-and-again, it truly became what LG was known for. From phones that existed before their time, those with two screens, and the truly bonkers LG Wing, here are five of the craziest smartphones LG made.
Goodbye LG Mobile, I’ll miss you.
Ahead of its time: LG Optimus Vu
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I’ll start this list with a phone that’s less crazy and more ahead of its time: The LG Optimus Vu.
Look at the Optimus Vu with modern eyes and you might wonder what’s wrong with it. One of the first “phablets” to bridge the gap between standard smartphones and tablets, the LG Optimus Vu’s 5-inch display was ludicrously large for the time. That may seem weird to us now, with our 6-inch plus phones as standard, but the iPhone from the same year, the iPhone 5, had a 4-inch display, and as such, this phone seemed enormous.
To be fair, it was enormous, and that’s because of the dimensions. Rather than the more standard slim rectangle we’re used to, LG decided to squish the phone into a 4:3 aspect ratio. And you can see why it might have worked: That’s the aspect ratio for most paper sizes, and non-widescreen TVs. But on a phone? It makes for a strangely squat figure, with reviews of the time complaining of how difficult it could be to reach the other end of the display. And they have a point — at over 90mm wide, the Optimus Vu’s wideness dwarfs even the iPhone 16 Pro Max‘s 77.6mm width. To those ancient peoples of 2012, it must have seemed like a gigantic monolith of a phone.
The LG Optimus Vu had its fans, and it sold over 1 million units in LG’s homeland of Korea, and had sequels, but its most enduring legacy is showing that LG’s move from dumb phones to smartphones hadn’t slaked its creative juices in the slightest. And really, we hadn’t seen anything yet.
Adaptable but flawed: LG G5
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Moving into crazier territory, we have the LG G5. By itself, the LG G5 isn’t particularly odd. By the standards of the time, the G5 was a solid flagship smartphone that took on the Samsung Galaxy S7 and iPhone 6S. It lacked in battery power, but in terms of pure performance, good looks, and strong camera, it was a winner. So why is it on this list? It’s because LG couldn’t resist adding a bit of weird into the mix, and like many of us, LG G5 has a very strange family.
Press a button at the bottom of the phone and the lowest section of the phone would slip right off, along with the battery module. And frankly, that seems like a terrible thing to happen to your phone — but don’t worry, those mad people at LG did this on purpose. The G5 Family was a series of modules you could clip onto the bottom of your phone to enhance and alter its capabilities on the fly. There was a beefy speaker module created with Bang & Olufsen, a virtual reality camera, and the (actually pretty good) CamPlus module, which added another battery pack, hand-grip, and camera controls to your phone.
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It’s an incredibly innovative idea, but one that unfortunately didn’t catch on. The problems with the on-the-fly swapping were obvious from the start — the battery sliding out every time you wanted to change modules was a pain, and those accessories were an additional expense on top of having just spent $600 on your new phone. That’s a midrnage phone today, but in 2016, that sum got you a top-of-the-line flagship, and having to pay extra to get the most from your phone did sting.
So it’s not really a massive surprise that the LG G5’s weirdness ended with it. But even so, I love it. The LG G5 was the first of LG’s creations to really catch my eye, and I really regret not grabbing one when I had the chance.
But we have even weirder to go, because once again, LG went ahead and just straight-up predicted the future.
A vision of the future: LG G Flex
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Jump back in time to 2013, and whoa, LG predicted the future! But in typical LG fashion, it went and predicted it slightly wrong. Curved displays were the future yes, but not like this. But no matter, because the LG G Flex is still one of the coolest smartphones around, and largely unparalleled even today.
These days, phones with curved screens are nothing odd. Heck, we’ve even moved on to folding phones with entirely foldable displays — but in 2013, a curved screen was something quite incredible, and the LG G Flex stood largely alone because of this. While phones like the Galaxy Nexus had used curved screens before, we’d seen nothing on the level of the size and curve of the G Flex.
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It was actually a very good phone as a result. At the time, a 6-inch display was something large and unwieldy, and phones like the Galaxy Note 3 were seen as almost too-big. The G Flex sidestepped that with its curve, which helps it sit comfortably in your hand even helps when it’s being held by your face. Oddly, LG also decided to move the phone’s buttons to the rear of the device, a wild idea even now.
Ultimately, the LG G Flex was a really good phone, as it packed in top-tier power (for the time) and two to three days of battery life, which would be impressive even today.
But strap yourself in, because here’s where things start to get really weird.
Two screens for the price of one: LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen
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The LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen might not be the apex of LG’s weird design, but it was certainly the peak of LG’s naming conventions. I mean, just look at the absolutely horrific name this poor phone was stuck with.
In LG’s defense, the LG G8X packed a lot into it to deserve the hyper-appellation (as long as you ignore the “ThinQ” part, anyway). Not only was it a solid flagship phone in its own right, but the G8X came with a second display. This second display clipped onto the side of the actual phone using a case, and functioned as a proto-folding phone of sorts. And it worked too — while it didn’t have a huge amount of support, it did offer some actual benefits, and at the price of $700, it was almost three-times less than its chief competition, the first generation Samsung Galaxy Fold.
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So what went wrong? Well, along with arriving towards the end of LG’s time as a mobile manufacturer, the LG G8X simply didn’t offer enough. By itself the G8X was a bit boring, and while the Dual Screen could hardly be accused of such, it was massive and didn’t do enough to justify all that extra heft and displaced space. Plus, while the Galaxy Fold may have been a little bit rubbish, it was a technological marvel that showed where the future was going, and as a result, the Dual Screen already seemed obselete shortly after launch.
But don’t worry, LG still had one ace up its sleeve — and while it may not have been anywhere close to enough to save the division, it was a fittingly insane swansong for LG Mobile.
Still bonkers: LG Wing
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Just look at it. Look at it. The LG Wing is a truly and impressively bonkers piece of kit. The culmination of LG Mobile’s decades of design experience, the Wing draws heavily from LG’s past experience with sliding dumb phones, while also being unwilling to let go of the idea of having more than one screen.
The LG Wing looked just like a regular phone; until you pushed slightly on the bottom of the display, and the entire panel swivelled around to sit in a T shape and reveal a smaller display underneath. It was incredibly well built, and the mechanism felt fantastic, but ultimately, there wasn’t actually all that much to do with the display once it was out. Unlike the Galaxy Z Fold 2, most content didn’t adapt to the T-shaped display, and it meant its uses were sadly few.
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To LG’s credit, the Wing fixed a lot of the problems with the LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen. For one, the name was much smaller, a relief for tech writers everywhere, but more importantly, the bulk was reduced. It was still noticeably different from a usual phone though, being over 10mm thick and 260 grams in weight. Yes, it wasn’t as thick or heavy as the Galaxy Z Fold 2, but it wasn’t that far off, which should have been a warning for LG from the beginning.
The LG Wing was innovative, technologically advanced, and extremely well built. But was it a good phone? Unfortunately not, which in a lot of ways, makes it stand out even further from the other phones on this list. Perhaps it could be said that the LG Wing was an LG too far, but sadly, the writing was already on the wall for LG even before the Wing was released, and the company didn’t last much longer.
Was I surprised when LG Mobile shut down? Absolutely not, it was clear it wasn’t doing all that well for years before it finally shut down. But I still miss it, purely as a manufacturer that’s willing to create some truly bizarre smartphones. While innovation hasn’t stalled by any means, most major manufacturers like Apple and Samsung are happy to release similar-looking smartphones year-after-year. Yeah, they’re almost always better, and the software and hardware improves all the time, but where’s the joy, where’s the insanity? Whenever LG launched a new phone you knew you were about to come across something incredibly boring, or incredibly bizarre, with seemingly nothing in between. And I miss that dedication to the extremes.
The smartphone world feels a little boring without LG, and I’ll miss it terribly for that reason.
LG has announced that it’s partnering with a company called Zenapse to deliver so-called emotionally aware advertising across the entire webOS smart TV experience, including LG Channels, the company’s free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service, and I’m uneasy about the whole concept.
I tend to be skeptical of the power of advertising to get me to do something (or buy something) that I wasn’t already considering doing. Most of the ads I see these days are on YouTube or the few traditional cable TV channels I still watch. If they’re targeted at all, it’s usually because of a website I’ve previously been to (yes, QuadLock, you already have my money, why are you still asking for it?).
And yet, I’m not immune to emotional content in movies and TV shows. Deathbed scenes, when someone is forced to say a final goodbye to a loved one, will always turn me into a blubbering basket case. If an ad with a proven ability to tug on those same heart strings were to air shortly after such a poignant scene, I might — despite my best efforts — be influenced by its message.
Decoding the viewer’s mindset
According to StreamTV Insider, Zenapse has created a “proprietary Large Emotion Model (LEM)” — effectively an AI large language model trained on data that lets it categorize and understand people’s emotional and psychological drivers.
“It helps decode a viewer’s mindset – what motivates them, what resonates – so brands can deliver more relevant and compelling marketing messages,” an LG spokesperson told the website.
As if that’s not disturbing enough, LG is throwing its own user data into the mix to enhance the accuracy of Zenapse’s LEM. LG runs a technology known as ACR, or automatic content recognition, on 45 million of its U.S.-based smart TVs (or connected TVs as the ad industry refers to them). ACR can figure out what you’re watching, even if that content comes from an external device, like an Apple TV or a Blu-ray player.
The combination of these two technologies can, in theory, let advertisers target viewers based on their “overarching mindsets, values, and motivators,” particularly when the specific show or movie you’re viewing aligns with those criteria.
Simultaneously, advertisers are getting better at evaluating their messages for the desired emotional effect — and their ability to drive desired outcomes, like increased sales. In a 2022 blog post, Kelly Abcarian, NBCUniversal’s EVP of Measurement & Impact for Advertising and Partnerships, described how the content giant was “testing and learning […] to further prove the relationship between the audience’s emotional response to a specific ad and its in-market performance.”
Emotionally aware ads are the obvious next step. Matching ads with a proven ability to elicit specific emotional responses with TV viewers who have been identified as possessing mindsets, values, or motivators that make them especially receptive to those messages could prove very effective.
The thinking is that this helps advertisers go beyond traditional demographics and reach viewers in ways that are more meaningful by better understanding their motivations, values, and personality traits so that ads feel ‘more human and personally relevant.‘ — StreamTV Insider
Superficially, that sounds like a worthy goal. I’ve always said, if I have to watch an ad, at least make it relevant. So why does the whole idea feel icky?
I think it comes down to conscious versus subconscious relevancy. If I’m getting ready to replace my car, automotive ads are relevant. If I’m approaching retirement age, showing me ads with 60-year-olds living their best (retired) life makes sense — I may not be ready to stop working yet, but I don’t mind the suggestions.
But if I see an ad for life insurance during a tear-jerker movie, because a LEM has decided that I’m feeling vulnerable and fearful about my mortality, that’s not the kind of relevance I’m comfortable with. At all.
I’m not naive. I know that all advertisements possess a greater or lesser degree of subconscious, emotional messaging. As human beings, that’s a sure-fire way to get us to do almost anything.
But I have no desire to pull back the curtain on my personal emotional chart so that advertisers can leverage “emotional mindset modeling” in their quest for in-market performance.
What can you do?
Fortunately, there are steps we can take to reduce the amount of data our TVs collect (and share).
Consumer Reports has an excellent guide to adjusting the privacy settings on the leading smart TV and streaming device operating systems. These changes won’t necessarily eliminate data collection, but they can reduce it, and potentially prevent data from being added to a third-party system.
If you’re technically inclined, a network-based ad-blocker can be very effective at curbing what your devices are able to send back to their remote servers.
Unfortunately, disconnecting your smart TV from the internet is the only guaranteed way to eliminate data gathering. Once you do that, the next challenge is to find an external streaming device from a company that does not engage in similar practices.
LG has come up with the Smart Monitor Swing, a unique mobile display that combines a 31.5-inch 4K UHD IPS touchscreen with a stand featuring built-in wheels. Designed for users who prioritize portability, the Swing is said to be a follow-up for LG’s StanbyME portable screen.
Unlike the StanbyME, there is no built-in battery as the monitor comes with a dedicated power adapter, a questionable choice since one would be restricted by the length of the power cord itself.
According to the product video, the display and stand are easy to install or dismantle with the push of a button. The screen is connected to a fully articulating arm that can tilt, swivel, and rotate into portrait orientation. It’s designed to serve multiple use cases ranging from a vertical dashboard for productivity apps to a horizontally aligned media hub.
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Running on webOS, LG says that the Smart Monitor Swing doesn’t need a PC to function. Users can install apps directly onto the monitor, stream content, attend video calls, or browse the web using the included remote or touch controls.
The monitor is equipped with three USB-C ports, offering up to 65W of power delivery, and two HDMI ports, allowing one to connect laptops, game consoles, or other devices. There’s also built-in stereo speakers that eliminate the need for external audio in most scenarios.
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LG says the Smart Monitor Swing is targeted at content creators, digital signage, hybrid workers, and anyone who values a flexible and clutter-free workspace. For clean aesthetics, the monitor’s design also includes cable management along and a hidden power adapter compartment in the base of the stand.
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As of now, the company has not confirmed whether the product will be available globally, but the new Smart Monitor Swing is reportedly going on sale in South Korea starting April 24 via its official online store. The monitor is priced at 1,049,000 Won in South Korea, which is approximately $740 USD.
LG TVs will soon leverage an AI model built for showing advertisements that more closely align with viewers’ personal beliefs and emotions. The company plans to incorporate a partner company’s AI tech into its TV software in order to interpret psychological factors impacting a viewer, such as personal interests, personality traits, and lifestyle choices. The aim is to show LG webOS users ads that will emotionally impact them.
The upcoming advertising approach comes via a multi-year licensing deal with Zenapse, a company describing itself as a software-as-a-service marketing platform that can drive advertiser sales “with AI-powered emotional intelligence.” LG will use Zenapse’s technology to divide webOS users into hyper-specific market segments that are supposed to be more informative to advertisers. LG Ad Solutions, LG’s advertising business, announced the partnership on Tuesday.
The technology will be used to inform ads shown on LG smart TVs’ homescreens, free ad-supported TV (FAST) channels, and elsewhere throughout webOS, per StreamTV Insider. LG will also use Zenapse’s tech to “expand new software development and go-to-market products,” it said. LG didn’t specify the duration of its licensing deal with Zenapse.
LG smartphones also receive timely updates, security patches, and feature updates. However, like every other smartphone, LG smartphones can sometimes get into trouble. Many LG users have recently reported getting the ‘Unfortunately LG IMS Keeps stopping’ error message.
So, if you hold an LG smartphone and continuously get the Unfortunately LG IMS Keeps stopping error message, here’s what it means and how to fix it.
Why does the ‘Unfortunately, LG IMS has stopped’ error appears?
Before knowing why the error message appears, it’s essential to know exactly what the LG IMS app is and what it does.
IMS is a system app found on LG smartphones. It won’t be found on any other Android smartphone. It lets you use the multimedia services provided by your telecom operator.
The LG IMS app allows you to make calls and send & receive SMS/MMS. It’s a framework that routes phone calls and SMS messages over the data network. Doing so lets you make calls and exchange texts via LTE or 5G.
The ‘LG IMS has stopped’ error appears when the app fails to do what it should. It is mainly seen on LG phones and T-Mobile phones. And there’s no specific solution to the problem.
Now that you know what LG IMS is, you may want to fix the LG IMS, which keeps stopping errors on T-Mobile. Below, we have shared some of the best ways to resolve the ‘Unfortunately, LG IMS has stopped’ error message.
1. Restart your LG smartphone
Before following the next methods, make sure you’ve restarted your LG smartphone. Sometimes, a simple restart can fix the most complicated problems on an Android device.
There may be a bug preventing LG IMS app from functioning properly, and as a result, you are getting the ‘Unfortunately, LG IMS has Stopped’ error message. Restarting the smartphone will possibly remove the temporary bugs and glitches.
Restarting will terminate all background apps and processes, and your phone will reconnect to the network again. This could fix the error message.
2. Update your Android Updates
The ‘Unfortunately, LG IMS has Stopped’ error message also appears due to compatibility issues. Hence, if the version of the LG IMS app installed on your smartphone is not compatible with your Android version, the app won’t function.
So, it’s recommended to check and install all pending on your LG smartphone. Updating an LG smartphone is pretty easy; you need to check for the available updates and install them.
After updating your LG smartphone, use it normally. You won’t get the ‘Unfortunately, LG IMS has Stopped’ error message anymore.
3. Update the LG IMS app
As noted in the above method, compatibility issues can be a prominent reason for the ‘Unfortunately, LG IMS has Stopped’ error message. App updates are equally important as Android version updates. So, you also need to update the LG IMS app to ensure you don’t see the error again.
1. First, open the Google Play Store on your smartphone.
2. Next, tap on your Profile picture in the top-right corner.
3. From the list of options, select Manage Apps and device.
4. Now, you will see all available app updates. Tap the Update all button to update all your Android apps.
5. You can also manually update the LG IMS app by searching it on the Google Play Store and tapping the update button.
4. Force Stop the LG IMS App
If the ‘Unfortunately, LG IMS has Stopped’ still pops up, you need to force-stop the LG IMS app on your smartphone.
Open your Android app drawer and tap on the Apps.
On the Apps, tap on App Info.
Next, on the App info screen, tap on the three dots in the top-right corner.
From the list of options that appears, select Show system.
Next, find the com.lge.ims.rcsprovider.
On the next screen, tap on the Force Stop button.
5. Clear the Cache of the LG IMS App
If the force stop method doesn’t help, you can clear the cache file of the LG IMS app. Here’s how to do it.
Open your Android app drawer and tap on the Apps.
On the Apps, tap on App Info.
Next, on the App info screen, tap on the three dots in the top-right corner.
From the list of options that appears, select Show system.
Next, find the com.lge.ims.rcsprovider.
On the next screen, tap on Storage.
On the Storage, tap on Clear Cache.
6. Try Changing the IP Version
A hidden menu on LG smartphones lets you change the IP Version. Many users have claimed to resolve the ‘Unfortunately, LG IMS has Stopped’ error message by changing the IP Version. Hence, you can try doing it as well to resolve the issue.
Open your phone’s dialer and type 277634#*#.
Next, find and tap on the IP Version.
On the IP version, switch from IPV6V4 to IPV4V6.
After making the changes, try using the call or SMS services again; you won’t get the error message anymore.
7. Turn on Airplane mode
If all of the methods failed to resolve the ‘LG IMS has stopped‘ error message on your LG smartphone, you need to wait until LG provides an update.
If the problem is on the T-Mobile or LG side, you can’t do anything other than just take your phone to the service center. You can also ask your friends on the same network whether they face the same problem.
If they also get the error message, contact your telecom operator or LG’s service center. Meanwhile, you can turn on the Airplane mode on your LG phone and use your WiFi. You can at least use the internet and the WiFi calling feature.
8. Reset your LG smartphone
Resetting your LG smartphone is not an appropriate solution to the ‘LG IMS has stopped’ error message. But, if you can’t wait and desperately want to resolve the issue, you can also try resetting your device. Resetting your device may fix the error message.
Open the Settings app on your LG phone.
Next, scroll down and tap on About Phone.
On the About Phone, tap on Factory Reset.
On the Factory Reset screen, tap on Erase alldata.
Now, our phone will roll back to factory settings, erasing all the data stored on it.
These are the best ways to resolve the ‘LG IMS has stopped’ error message. If you need more help resolving the LG IMS keeps stopping error message, let us know in the comments below. Also, if the article helped you, share it with your friends.
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100- and 98-inch TV models are available from brands like Hisense and TCL.
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Extra-large TVs are growing in popularity, and many brands now sell huge 100-inch displays across a range of budgets. The best 100-inch TVs offer a theater-like experience in your living room, with an expanded sense of immersion for movies, sports, and video games. Though sets this large used to be outrageously expensive, prices are now much more reasonable, with options starting at around $1,500 during sales. These giant TVs are especially great for watching big sporting events, like March Madness.
I’ve been reviewing home entertainment gear for over a decade and used that experience to curate a list of the best 100-inch and 98-inch TVs you can buy. My top pick for most people is the TCL QM7. This midrange QLED is often sold for less than $2,500, and it delivers impressive brightness and color. Those who want to spend less should consider the step-down TCL Q65. Its contrast performance isn’t as good, but it’s typically sold for $1,500, which is fantastic for such a large display.
Below are all of my picks for the best 100-inch TVs. Keep in mind that TV sizes vary slightly depending on the manufacturer and display type, with 97, 98, and 100 inches being popular options. With that in mind, this guide includes picks from 97 to 100 inches.
When it comes to overall value for your dollar, the TCL QM7 is the best 98-inch TV available. It’s often sold for under $2,500, which is a great deal for a midrange QLED so large.
Unlike cheaper QLED TVs this size, the QM7 uses a Mini LED backlight, which gives it better control over its contrast and light output. When I tested the 65-inch model, I measured a peak brightness of around 1,700 nits, and that number should carry over to larger sizes. Bright displays like this are great for rooms that struggle with glare, and they enable impressive high-dynamic-range (HDR) performance to produce highlights (like explosions) with realistic intensity.
During my evaluation, the 65-inch QM7 offered solid black levels, but I did spot some light bleed in letterbox bars when watching widescreen movies. However, the 98-inch model has more dimming zones than its 65-inch counterpart, which could lead to slight improvements in that regard.
On the downside, the QM7’s viewing angles are mediocre, so colors and contrast distort if you sit at an angle. On extra-large screens like this, viewing angles also become an issue if you sit very close to the display, as color and contrast can appear faded on the far left and right of the TV compared to its center. But in this price range, it’s rare to find wider viewing angles, so I don’t consider this a huge con.
The QM7’s picture processing is a bit of a mixed bag but is still solid overall. High-quality 4K sources look excellent, but lower-quality videos, like YouTube streams and broadcast TV, look softer than they do on pricier displays from brands like Sony, Samsung, and LG. But to get a comparable 100-inch set from one of those companies, you’d need to spend at least $5,000, and I don’t think the bump in image quality is worth such a huge premium.
Gamers should also note that the QM7 supports up to a 144Hz refresh rate when used with a PC (120Hz with a PS5 or Xbox Series X). It also supports VRR (variable refresh rate) and ALLM (auto low latency mode) to produce smooth motion in games while reducing lag and screen tearing.
The QM7 uses the Google TV operating system for its smart TV interface, and this platform is quick and easy to navigate with the included backlit Google Assistant voice remote. When testing the 65-inch model, I did encounter a few minor glitches with menus and settings, but nothing impacted my experience enough to change my recommendation.
TCL’s 98-inch QM7 is an excellent all-around performer for anyone who wants a gigantic TV for movies, sports, and video games. It’s not the absolute best-looking display, but it offers good image quality, handy smart features, and an incredible level of immersion for a reasonable price.
If you’re buying a TV in the 100-inch class, you should be prepared to spend a good amount of money, but sets in this tier have come down in price a lot over the last couple of years. Budget models are now regularly sold for around $1,500, and the 98-inch TCL Q65 is the best option.
The Q65 is the step-down version of my top pick in this guide, the QM7. Like that pricier display, the Q65 uses a QLED panel with great color performance. However, this model does not have a Mini LED backlight or local dimming, so it can’t match the QM7’s contrast, brightness, or black-level capabilities. As a result, the Q65 looks more washed out and uneven when watching TV in a dark room, and it can’t overcome glare as well in a bright room. It’s also prone to narrow viewing angles, just like the QM7.
But that’s not to say that the Q65 has poor image quality. It’s just that this is closer to an entry-level TV than a midrange or high-end set. The Q65 is a great budget pick for buyers who want a giant screen size instead of paying a similar amount to get a smaller TV with better picture performance.
The 98-inch Q65 actually has a higher refresh rate than its 50-, 55-, 65-, and 75-inch counterparts, so it’s a solid gaming TV, too. This model supports up to a 144Hz refresh rate, VRR, and ALLM. The Q65’s built-in Google TV operating system is also solid, and you get a Google Assistant voice remote.
TCL also sells a step-down 98-inch TV model called the S5. That TV performs similarly but doesn’t use quantum dots. The S5 is a good budget pick if you can find it on sale for less than the Q65, but both TVs are typically sold for around the same amount, so the Q65 is usually the better value.
Best high-end
The Hisense U8K QLED is the best 100-inch TV for people who want high-end image quality without spending an exorbitant amount of money. The 100-inch U8K is often on sale for around $3,000, and while that’s still pricey, it’s much less than high-end 100-inch sets from brands like Samsung and Sony.
The 100-inch U8K compares favorably to Samsung’s 98-inch QN90D, but the QN90D typically costs $9,000. Samsung’s TVs are known for better build quality, but it’s hard to justify such an extreme price gap. The U8K uses a QLED panel, and, like TCL’s QM7, it has a Mini LED backlight with local dimming to control its light output and offer deep black levels. But the U8K can get even brighter and it provides higher contrast with less blooming (halos around bright objects).
This all leads to a more precise image that looks exceptional whether you’re watching TV in a dark or bright room. The U8K is also fully equipped for gamers with up to a 144Hz refresh rate, VRR, and ALLM. Google TV is built-in for access to all of the best streaming services, and the display supports Google Assistant voice search with the remote or hands-free via a wake word.
In this tier, I also recommend the 98-inch TCL QM85, which has similar performance but offers higher peak brightness. However, the QM85 is harder to find in stock and is often sold for a bit more money. If you happen to find the QM85 for the same price as the U8K, it’s a better buy. Otherwise, the U8K is the best 100-inch TV I recommend for premium picture performance.
Best OLED
OLED TVs larger than 83 inches are rare. This is because OLED panels are difficult to produce in extra-large sizes, which makes them very expensive. This brings us to LG’s 97-inch G4 OLED TV. Though this set is one of the best-looking displays available at this size, it costs a whopping $20,000.
But if you happen to have those funds to spend on a TV, the 97-inch G4 is a home theater dream come true. Unlike the other picks in this guide, which use QLED panels that need a backlight, the G4’s OLED screen has an infinite contrast ratio with perfect black levels that disappear into a dark room. High contrast is one of the most important elements of high-end picture quality, and it doesn’t get any better than this.
Viewing angles are also exceptional, with no major loss in color or contrast if you sit to the side of the screen or up close. However, the TV’s peak brightness isn’t as high as on a premium QLED model like the Hisense U8K. It’s also important to note that the 97-inch G4 does not use Micro Lens Array (MLA) technology, a brightness-boosting feature used on smaller versions of the G4.
But the 97-inch G4 still gets bright enough to showcase the benefits of HDR content, and the pixel-level dimming capabilities of its OLED screen enable a more impressive HDR effect than you’d get on a QLED. The G4 also has premium styling to match its high-end image performance, with a thin profile that enables the display to be mounted flush on your wall. Just keep in mind that this size only comes with a mount and does not include a pedestal stand (a floor stand is sold separately).
LG’s solid webOS smart TV platform rounds out the package with access to tons of apps, though the system can be a bit slow to load certain graphics. The G4 also supports a 120Hz refresh rate with a PS5 or Xbox Series X, but unlike its smaller counterparts, it does not support 144Hz with a PC.
All things considered, the G4 OLED is the ultimate 97-inch display if money is no object and picture quality is your primary concern. Buyers should also note that LG just launched preorders for a new 2025 version of this TV, the 97-inch G5. The new model should offer very similar performance, but it currently costs $5,000 more. However, the 97-inch G4 is hard to find in stock, so the newer G5 is a great alternative if the cheaper G4 is sold out. You can learn more about the G5 in our LG 2025 OLED TV breakdown.
We use test patterns and a colorimeter to measure a TV’s brightness capabilities.
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To choose the best 100-inch TVs, our team relied on a combination of hands-on testing and research informed by years of TV review experience. When we review TVs, we usually evaluate 65-inch models since most brand’s consider that their premier size. However, most TV models carry over the same general specifications across sizes 55 inches and up.
With that in mind, most performance results for a 65-inch TV will also apply to its 100-inch counterpart. Some larger TVs do have more notable differences compared to their smaller versions, but we’ve noted those differences when applicable.
To evaluate a TV’s image quality, we rely on demo material and test patterns, along with a colorimeter to measure brightness. We use specific clips from various movies and shows to review different picture quality attributes, like contrast, black levels, HDR highlights, clarity, and color. We also sample material across different quality levels, from standard definition to 4K, in both standard dynamic range (SDR) and HDR.
We try to use each TV we test as we would if we had it as our regular daily display by watching streaming content, cable channels, and Blu-ray discs in both bright and dark environments. We also test smart TV features, like navigation speed and digital assistant functions, to ensure they work properly.
100-inch TV FAQs
TVs even larger than 100 inches, like Hisense’s 116-inch TriChroma TV, are set for release in 2025.
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How much should you spend on a 100-inch TV?
The best 100-inch TVs don’t come cheap. However, 100- and 98-inch QLED displays have come down dramatically in cost compared to when they first launched several years ago. This is especially true if you shop from brands like Hisense and TCL, which have made huge strides toward bringing 100-inch TVs to the mainstream.
When on sale, the best 100-inch TVs from Hisense and TCL start at around $1,500 for entry-level models, $2,000 to $2,500 for midrange options, and around $3,000 to $5,000 for high-end sets. Brands like Sony, Samsung, and LG also sell a few 98- and 100-inch QLED TV models, but they cost a lot more and don’t offer a big jump in image performance.
Unfortunately, extra-large OLED TVs have not come down in price like their QLED counterparts have. The few OLEDs available in sizes over 83 inches remain prohibitively expensive for most consumers, but if you have deep pockets, you can find 97-inch OLED TVs for around $20,000. You can learn more about the benefits of an OLED in our QLED vs. OLED comparison.
Should you buy a 100-inch TV or a projector?
If you’re shopping for the best 100-inch TV, chances are you might also be considering a projector to handle your big-screen needs. Projectors have some perks over TVs this large, as well as some key drawbacks.
When it comes to benefits, projectors are capable of producing even larger images, with many models supporting up to 300 inches. Depending on your room, setting up a thin projector screen could be much simpler than finding a place to rest or mount a heavy 100-inch TV. You can also find a lot of budget-friendly projector options for under $1,000, while entry-level 100-inch TVs start at around $1,500 when they’re on sale.
However, there are some notable cons to keep in mind. Many affordable projectors still use Full HD (1080p) resolution rather than 4K, and some options advertised as 4K actually use pixel-shift methods to approximate a higher resolution rather than deliver a true native 4K image. Projectors also need to be placed at a certain distance from the screen in order to enable certain image sizes. Though short-throw projectors can be placed very close, long-throw models need to be at a greater distance, which can be tricky for certain spaces.
Projectors also struggle with brightness compared to TVs. Many entry- and mid-tier models lack the luminance necessary for daytime viewing in a bright room. In most cases, a typical consumer projector’s contrast performance and HDR capabilities are also noticeably worse than those of a midrange TV, which leads to a more washed-out and less dynamic image with elevated black levels. Gamers should also note that it’s rare to find projector models that support a 4K/120Hz refresh rate.
High-end projectors, especially those from brands like Sony and JVC, can still deliver exceptional image quality, but the best 100-inch TVs we recommend in this guide will yield better overall picture performance than any projector you can buy at a comparable price.
Are TVs available in sizes larger than 100 inches?
In 2025, Hisense is set to release two more options larger than 100 inches: the 116-inch TriChroma LED TV (116UX) and the 136-inch MicroLED TV (136MX). TCL has also announced a 115-inch version of its QM7 series set for release this year. You can learn more in our CES 2025 TV roundup and our breakdown of 2025 TV trends.
For buyers who want something smaller than 100 inches, be sure to check out our other TV guides:
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LG’s new C5 (left) and G5 (right) OLED 4K TVs are now available to preorder.
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LG’s newest OLED TV models for 2025 are the C5 and G5. Both displays made their debut at CES in January, and the company has now announced pricing and availability. Sizes range from 42 inches to a massive 97-inch option, and prices start at $1,399. Preorders are now available, and the TVs are set to ship this month.
Both models deliver impressive image quality with deep black levels and high contrast. The C5 is a midrange option, while the G5 is a high-end model with a brighter picture and a flush wall mount. New and upgraded AI functions have also been integrated, including voice recognition for user profiles and optimized image and audio modes.
I recently got an early look at both TVs during a visit to LG’s headquarters in New Jersey. Though full reviews will have to wait until our team gets more hands-on time with each display, I was impressed by what I’ve seen so far. LG displays consistently rank among the best TVs you can buy, and the C5 and G5 are set to be top contenders for the best OLED TVs in 2025.
Below are full details on each model, including prices, sizes, specifications, and my first impressions.
LG C5 4K TV price and specs
The C5 is available in a range of sizes from 42 to 83 inches. (The 65-inch mode is pictured above.)
LG’s C5 is the brand’s latest midrange OLED TV. It can’t get as bright as the pricier G5, but it still delivers all of the key image quality benefits that OLED TVs are known for, like an infinite contrast ratio, wide viewing angles, and perfect black levels. You can learn more about the pros and cons of OLEDs in our OLED vs. QLED comparison.
The C5 replaces the C4 from 2024. Based on what I’ve seen so far, the C5 looks like an incremental improvement over its predecessor. That’s not a bad thing, however, as the C4 is an excellent TV. People don’t upgrade their TV models as often as other tech products like smartphones, so there’s no reason to reinvent the wheel every year.
LG says the C5 will still be a bit brighter than the C4 (which has a peak of around 1,000 nits), but it isn’t getting a huge bump. Instead of brightness, LG is boasting the C5’s improved 4K upscaling capabilities. This is a cool feature since a lot of live TV content is still presented in high definition (HD). Good upscaling can improve the clarity of HD sources, making them look more like sharp 4K videos.
To demonstrate the C5’s upscaling, LG had two C5 models set up side-by-side. They were both playing the same clip of a baseball game, but one was in native 4K, and the other was in 720p HD. I was astonished to realize I couldn’t tell the difference between them. The 720p clip was upscaled so well that it looked virtually indistinguishable from the 4K video. Of course, it’s likely that this was an especially high-quality 720p video with minimal compression. My hunch is that a typical YouTube HD stream or live cable feed would probably yield less dramatic results, but even so, the C5’s upscaling is undeniably impressive.
You can preorder the LG C5 on LG’s website now in sizes ranging from 42 to 83 inches. Availability will expand to more stores like Best Buy and Amazon in the coming weeks. Pricing is similar to what we saw when the C4 launched last year, so we expect similar discounts to pop up during deal events. It’s important to note, however, that the 2024 C4 will likely remain in stock for much of the year, and it’s currently selling for more than $1,000 less than the C5. Based on my initial time with the C5, I think most buyers will be better off snagging the cheaper C4 while it remains available.
The G5 is LG’s new flagship OLED, and it’s the best-looking consumer TV LG has ever manufactured. This is poised to be one of the top high-end displays to beat in 2025. It’s the successor to last year’s G4 4K TV, and while that display was already impressive, this new model offers a solid bump in image quality.
Most notably, the G5 can get up to 45% brighter than the previous model. That’s no small feat, considering the G4 was already one of the brightest OLED TVs I’ve ever tested. To accomplish this, LG relies on a new four-stack OLED panel design. Without getting too into the weeds, a four-stack design optimizes how the panel produces color and light to create a brighter image and a wider range of colors. Until now, competing Samsung and Sony OLED models have used quantum dots to achieve an edge in color volume, but the G5 could close that gap without quantum dots.
To prove this point, LG set up a side-by-side demo with the G5, G4, Sony A95L, and Samsung S95D OLED models, all set to their most accurate picture modes. Several scenes from different movies were shown on each TV at the same time, and LG measured the brightness of highlights on each set. In every instance, the G5 measured higher and closer to the intended level for which the filmmakers had mastered their content. This gave the G5 the most impactful image of the four TVs, with a noticeable edge in high-dynamic-range (HDR) performance.
Exact measurements will have to wait until I get more one-on-one time with the G5, but I expect the TV to hit at least 2,000 nits. That’s a big accomplishment for an OLED display, since just a few years ago, OLEDs had trouble pushing beyond 800 nits. Such high brightness makes the TV an excellent fit for viewers who want the most accurate HDR quality and those who want to overcome glare and reflection in a room with lots of windows. Just note, that the 97-inch G5 is not capable of achieving the high brightness levels of its smaller counterparts. This is likely due to manufacturing limitations that prevent LG from incorporating the four-stack design in such a large panel.
The G5 also improves upon its predecessor when it comes to gaming performance. The G4 maxed out at a refresh rate of 144Hz, but the G5 will be one of the first 4K TVs to support a 165Hz refresh rate. This feature is only beneficial to PC gamers with powerful computers, but it enables smoother gameplay with the right gear.
Like previous G-Series OLEDs, the G5 uses a uniformly thin panel so it can be mounted flush on your wall. All sizes come with a no-gap wall mount but the TV does not include a traditional pedestal stand. If you don’t want to wall mount the G5, you’ll need to buy a stand separately.
The G5 is now available to preorder from LG’s website in sizes ranging from 55 to 97 inches. In the coming weeks, the TVs will also be available at additional retailers like Best Buy and Amazon. Launch pricing is similar to what we saw when the G4 first hit stores last year, and we expect good discounts during deal events like Prime Day.
Smart TV and AI features
The C5 and G5 can recognize your voice and automatically switch to your user profile.
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LG is going all in on AI for its 2025 TV models, so much so that it’s now calling its TV remote the “AI Magic Remote” and the remote’s voice search button the “AI” button.
Though I find those superficial changes to be gimmicky, both the C5 and G5 do support a host of new and refreshed AI features, with varying levels of usefulness. This includes picture modes that use AI to optimize the TV’s image automatically. LG has been supporting this feature for several years now, and based on various demos I’ve seen, it typically adds enhancements that I find unnecessary. However, some users may like the adjustments, so it’s nice to have the option.
You can also set up a custom image and audio mode through an easy-to-use personalization wizard. This process presents you with different sample images with varying colors and sharpness levels, as well as audio clips with different tones and frequencies. Based on which images and clips you like the most, the wizard learns what kind of picture and audio settings suit your tastes and then creates a specific mode for you. Again, I’d rather just use Filmmaker mode to get an accurate image, but this is an interesting function for more casual users.
LG also has a new generative AI wallpaper feature that lets you create images based on text prompts and then use them as screensavers. Other TV and streaming device brands have similar features, and while they’re cool to play around with for a bit, I don’t see them as major selling points.
More noteworthy is LG’s voice-recognition technology for different user profiles. You can set up multiple profiles on the TV, each with its own custom content recommendations and homepage layout. Once you set yourself up as a user, if you pick up the remote and speak a command, the TV will automatically recognize your voice and switch to your profile.
LG is also set to launch Microsoft Copilot integration later this year. Copilot is Microstoft’s generative AI chatbot designed to assist you with various tasks. The company says this will enable the TV to handle tasks like creating a personalized travel itinerary for an overseas trip. Though that sounds cool enough, those kinds of AI functions are so widespread on computers and phones, so I’m not sure what benefit there is to a TV handling them instead.
Finally, LG is adding two smart TV features to its 2025 lineup: Google Cast and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Google Cast allows you to seamlessly stream content from an Android device to a TV. With Xbox Cloud Gaming, Game Pass members can stream Xbox games on the TV without a console. This feature was previously exclusive to Samsung TVs. Xbox Cloud Gaming isn’t available just yet, but LG says it will launch soon. Both Google Cast and Xbox Cloud Gaming are much-welcomed features.
