Today at CES 2025 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 notable connectivity and AI features, both flagship panels come with some surprising innovations to improve image quality and brightness, as well as a processor optimized for fast-paced sports watching and gaming.
LG OLED M5 and G5 previews
A full list of specifications is not yet available for both models, but a common conclusion is that the M5 and G5 OLED TVs feature brighter panels, faster VRR for gaming, and new remote control. These two models offer essentially the same capabilities, with the M5 featuring a more futuristic wireless design.
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That’s because the M5 comes with a Zero Join Field, making it what LG calls the world’s first “truly wireless” OLED TV, capable of wireless streaming up to 144Hz without latency or quality loss. This is an improvement over the M4 iteration which required line-of-sight signaling. The M5 should feature a lot more flexibility in where you can place your {hardware} – great news for anyone whose PC gaming rig is set up in the next room.
With LG’s latest α11 AI Gen2 processor running webOS, the company promises better upscaling of low-resolution content. It also updated its Brightness Booster Final technology, improving the light management architecture to achieve up to three times greater brightness than conventional OLED models. While last year’s G4 Evo was impressively bright for an OLED, the G5 is reported to be up to 40% brighter, potentially making it the brightest TV available.
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Also new for 2025, Evo 4K TVs support Filmmaker mode with ambient light compensation. This formula detects the lighting conditions of the viewing area and automatically adjusts image settings to maintain the filmmaker’s original intent and a more consistent HDR experience.
Promoting itself as the industry’s first 4K 165Hz The VRR TV maker will receive a VESA ClearMR 10000 certification and certified Nvidia G-Sync support, LG promises stutter-free, stutter-free gaming with minimal input lag. A native refresh rate of 165 frames per second is stellar. But note that for the M5, VRR is limited to 144Hz at the expense of its wireless connectivity. That is,
The M5’s Zero Join Field is fantastic for wireless, but it doesn’t offer the G5’s 165Hz top speed potential. Given that most console games run at 120Hz, and with the option of a wireless home theater setup, we shouldn’t expect many complaints.
New features for Evo OLED televisions
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 Distant” has Voice ID that recognizes individual voices to automatically switch profiles and suggest content based on users’ personal tastes. The company also introduced a new LLM-based AI search feature that enables conversational (i.e., contextualized) interaction. If that’s not enough, you can check out the AI chatbot built into these new models.
The form factor of remote management has also changed from previous iterations. Fortunately, LG finally removed the number buttons (1-9), which few people used, took up a lot of space, and made the remote control unnecessarily large. On the downside, the slimmed down Magic Distant still uses motion control for navigation.
Following the lead of some competitors, the new LG Evo TVs now offer a generative image gallery for users to get creative with their custom backgrounds. In addition to choosing from a library of options, users can also upload their photos and press the AI button on the remote control to modify images using voice commands.
LG also updated its webOS to support cross-platform integration. Residence Hub can now connect with multiple IoT ecosystems, including ThinQ and Google Residence, to control multiple devices. With its ongoing “Re:New” program, LG TV owners will benefit from software updates until 2030.
Availability
LG is expected to launch a step-down model, the C5 OLED, alongside the two flagship models this spring. Details on the M5’s pricing will be released soon, but we can expect a debut price of around $4,500 for the 65″ screen.
