I've recently started using the LG OLED G5, and it's immediately clear that this is a premium device. What really surprised me was the screen's brightness. With previous OLEDs, I often experienced a somewhat dull image during the day when there was a lot of light in the room. With the G5, that problem is a thing of the past: even with sunlight shining directly on the windows, the image remains powerful and vibrant. The new anti-reflective coating also works perfectly. It simply makes watching TV during the day much more relaxing.
For gaming, this screen is a treat. The responsiveness is fantastic: barely noticeable input lag, lightning-fast reactions, and HDR effects that truly bring games to life. Colors pop off the screen, and dark scenes retain that characteristic deep OLED black. It almost feels like you have a high-end gaming monitor in your living room, but with all the advantages of a large TV.
However, there is one thing that disappoints me: the automatic brightness. This was already a weak point on my old C2, and unfortunately, I notice LG hasn't improved it on the G5. During the day, it works fine – the sensor detects strong light and automatically brightens the screen. But as soon as evening falls and the room is dark, the screen remains too bright. I still find myself reaching for the remote to select a different picture mode. That feels unnecessarily cumbersome for a device in this price range. With a software update that allows for more fine-tuning of the automatic brightness, LG could probably address this issue.
Despite this point of criticism, I'm very impressed with the G5. It combines brilliant picture quality with top-notch gaming performance and a sleek design that fits beautifully in the living room. If LG could make the automatic brightness control a bit smarter, this would be the perfect OLED TV for me.
