LG's smallest five-star OLED TV has crashed to $799 at Best Buy

LG C5 55-inch OLED TV
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The best 42-inch TVs are ideal for people who want their telly to blend into the background while at the same time delivering excellent picture quality.

And at the top of our list is the LG C5, which, you'll be glad to hear, is currently discounted down to just $799 at Best Buy.

LG C5 42-inch 2025 OLED TV
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LG C5 42-inch 2025 OLED TV: was $1,100 now $799 at Best Buy

At this size of TV it doesn't get better than this. The rich, solid and engaging picture balances vibrancy and authenticity while delivering excellent contrast and image solidity. If that wasn't enough, the C5 has an uncompromising feature set. Get it now with a major discount.

Until the newly unveiled LG C6 goes on sale later this year, the LG C5 is the brand's current mid-range OLED that really is a true crowd-pleaser. We gave it a five-star review, a What Hi-Fi? Award, and it sits among the best TVs we've had the pleasure of testing.

High praise, right? There are many good reasons for that. First, it's our go-to mid-tier option, undercutting the flagship G-series as well as mid-range OLEDS from rival brands such as Sony and Panasonic.

It's also the ideal TV for most people, performing straight out of the box with relatively accessible pricing, exceptional picture quality, and features that are mighty impressive.

There are four full-speed HDMI 2.1 sockets, all of which support 4K/120Hz, VRR and ALLM, plus excellent HDR support and brilliant app compatibility. For gamers, then, it's a great buy.

The C5 uses webOS 25, LG's latest operating system, which supports a wide range of streaming apps, including Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, BBC iPlayer and ITVX.

Getting an exceptional picture is, thankfully, easy. We recommend selecting Filmmaker Mode and your preferred level of TruMotion processing (ours is Cinematic Movement) to get an image that is both authentic and dynamic.

It led our expert testers to say: “The C5’s colours are rich and punchy yet never look overdone or unnatural,” as well as praising it for being “more cinematic and engaging”.

Sonically, LG's C-series TVs haven't got the greatest track record for built-in audio quality, but still, our reviewers said: “It delivers dialogue with enough clarity for day-to-day use, and while it’s not superbly dynamic, we appreciate that it’s making an effort.”

We still strongly recommend a decent soundbar to go alongside this five-star TV, though. But, with $301 off at Best Buy, you might well have a bit of cash left over to invest.

MORE:

Read our full 42-inch LG C5 OLED TV review

Check out the best OLED TVs: the three Award-winning sets our experts recommend

And the best 42-inch TVs: the top models we have tested

Paul Hatton
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