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LG G5 OLED at CES 2025
At CES 2025 today in Las Vegas, electronics giant LG unveiled its new OLED Evo line of 4K TVs -- namely, the M5 and G5 models. In addition to some noteworthy AI and connectivity features, both these flagship panels come with some stirring innovations to improve picture quality and brightness, as well as a processor optimized for fast-paced sports viewing and gaming.
LG OLED M5 and G5 advancements
A complete list of specs isn't yet available for both models, but an overall takeaway is that the M5 and G5 OLED TVs feature brighter panels, faster VRR for gaming, and a new remote. These two models essentially offer the same capabilities, with the M5 presenting a more futuristic, wireless design.
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That's because the M5 comes with a Zero Connect Box, making it what LG calls the world's first "true wireless" OLED TV, capable of wirelessly transmitting at up to 144Hz without latency or quality loss. This is an improvement over the M4's iteration which required line-of-sight signaling. The M5 should present far more flexibility in where you can position the hardware -- great news for anyone whose PC gaming rig is set up in the next room over.
With LG's latest α11 AI processor Gen2 running the webOS, the company promises better upscaling of low-res content. It also upgraded its Brightness Booster Ultimate technology, enhancing light control architecture for brightness up to three times higher than conventional OLED models. While last year's G4 Evo was impressively bright for an OLED, the G5 is reportedly up to 40% brighter, potentially making it the brightest TV available.
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Also new for 2025, the Evo 4K TVs support Filmmaker Mode with Ambient Light Compensation. This formula detects the lighting conditions of your viewing area and automatically adjusts the picture settings to maintain the filmmaker's original intent and a more consistent HDR experience.
Touting itself as the industry's first 4K 165Hz VRR TV manufacturer to receive a ClearMR 10000 certification by VESA and certified Nvidia G-Sync compatibility, LG promises tear- and stutter-free gameplay with minimal input lag. A native refresh rate of 165 frames per second is stellar. But keep in mind that, for the M5, VRR is limited to 144Hz at the expense of its zero-wire connectivity. That is,
the M5's Zero Connect Box is fantastic for wirelessness, but it doesn't offer the full-speed, 165Hz potential of the G5. With most console games running at 120Hz -- and with the option of a wireless home theater setup -- we shouldn't expect many complaints.
New features for Evo OLED TVs
Through its new AI-powered features, LG has set out to make the M5 and G5 "the most intuitive and user-centric TVs on the market."
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LG's new "AI Magic Remote" has Voice ID that recognizes individual voices to automatically switch profiles and suggest content based on users' personal tastes. The compay also introduced a new AI Search feature built on an LLM that allows for conversational (i.e., contextualized) interaction. If that's not enough, you can consult the AI chatbot built into these new models.
The form factor on the remote has also changed from prior iterations. Thankfully, LG finally removed the numerical buttons (1-9), which few people used, took up a lot of real estate, and made the remote unnecessarily large. On the downside, the slimmed-down Magic Remote still uses motion control for navigation.
Following suit from some competitors, new LG Evo TVs now offer a Generative Image Gallery for users to get creative with their customized backgrounds. Besides choosing from a library of options, users can also upload their photos and press the remote's AI button to modify images using voice commands.
LG also upgraded its webOS to support multi-platform integration. The Home Hub can now connect with multiple IoT ecosystems, including ThinQ and Google Home, to control various devices. With its continuing "Re:New program," LG TV owners will benefit from software updates through 2030.
Availability
LG is expected to launch a step-down model, the C5 OLED, alongside the two flagship models this spring. Details on pricing for the M5 are forthcoming, but we can expect a debut price of about $4,500 for the 65" display.
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