Which is better for gaming, the C6 or the C5?

The C6. It reaches 165Hz VRR versus 144Hz on the C5, and its α11 Gen3 chip and Game Optimizer are a generation newer. Both have 4 HDMI 2.1 ports, G-Sync and FreeSync Premium, so the gap is small.

Is the C6 worth about $530 more than the C5?

Only if you want the extra brightness, 165Hz and webOS 26. The C5 at $870.71 at eBay delivers the same OLED evo picture for much less as of November 5, 2026.

Which has better picture quality?

Both use OLED evo panels with Perfect Black and Brightness Booster, so they are close. The C6's newer processor and brightness tuning give it a slight edge, but most viewers will not notice a large difference.

The C6, on paper. It ships with webOS 26, one version ahead of the C5's webOS 25, so it should receive updates for longer. The C5 is promised up to 5 years of updates.

Do both support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos?

Yes. Both support Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG and Dolby Atmos, and both include FILMMAKER MODE.

Which is the better deal right now?

The C5 at $870.71 at eBay as of November 5, 2026. The C6 has sold as low as $949.99 on November 3, so watch its price before paying $1,399.99.

LG 65" Class C6 OLED evo UHD 4K AI Smart WebOS TV vs LG C5 OLED TV

Both are 65-inch LG OLED evo sets with 4 HDMI 2.1 ports, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The C6 is the newer, brighter, faster panel: 165Hz VRR, the α11 Gen3 processor and webOS 26. The C5 is the 2025 model with the α9 Gen8 chip and 144Hz VRR. At the latest prices the C5 is far cheaper: $870.71 at eBay versus $1,399.99 at Amazon as of November 5, 2026. Buy the C6 for serious gaming and the newest software; buy the C5 to save about $530 on a very similar OLED picture.

Today the LG C5 OLED TV costs $529.28 less at its best price.

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