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The LG OLED42C5PUA and LG OLED42C5AUA are two 42-inch OLED TVs that share many core specifications, including a 4K OLED panel, 120Hz native refresh rate, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, WebOS 25, and advanced gaming features such as VRR, ALLM, G-Sync, and FreeSync support. Both models are designed for gamers, movie enthusiasts, and users looking for premium picture quality in a compact screen size. While the overall experience is very similar, the OLED42C5PUA offers a slightly more refined feature set with OLED EVO branding and a few additional premium enhancements that may appeal to enthusiasts seeking the best possible performance.
Verdict
Both TVs deliver outstanding OLED picture quality, excellent gaming performance, and a modern smart TV experience. However, the LG OLED42C5PUA edges ahead thanks to its OLED EVO panel branding, Brightness Booster technology emphasis, and slightly more premium positioning. If pricing is close, the OLED42C5PUA is the better overall choice. The OLED42C5AUA remains an excellent alternative for buyers who want nearly identical performance and can find it at a lower price.
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| Model No |
OLED42C5AUA |
OLED42C5PUA |
| TV Type |
Smart TV |
Smart TV |
| Screen Size |
42 Inch (107 cm) |
42 Inch (107 cm) |
| Resolution |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
| Motion Rate |
120 Hz |
120 Hz |
| Viewing Angle |
178°/178° |
178°/178° |
| USB |
| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, AC4, AC3, EAC3, AAC, MP2, PCM, WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MKV, DivX, MP4, AVI, ASF, MOV, FLV |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, PNG, BMP, WebP, JPS, MPO |
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| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, AC4, AC3, EAC3, AAC, MP2, PCM, WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MKV, DivX, MP4, AVI, ASF, MOV, FLV |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, PNG, BMP |
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| Video |
| BackLight |
: 4K UHD OLED |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| AI Picture |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision |
: Yes |
| Perfect Black |
: Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode |
: Yes |
| Wide Color Gamut |
: Yes |
| OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro |
: Yes |
| Motion |
: OLED Motion |
| Dimming Technology |
: Pixel Dimming |
| Brightness Booster |
: Brightness Booster |
| Picture Processor |
: α9 AI Processor 4K Gen8 |
| Upscaling |
: α9 AI Super Upscaling 4K |
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| Backlight |
: 4K UHD OLED EVO |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| AI Picture |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision |
: Yes |
| Perfect Black |
: Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode |
: Yes |
| Wide Color Gamut |
: Yes |
| Brightness Booster |
: Yes |
| Display Type |
: 4K OLED |
| Motion |
: OLED Motion |
| Dimming Technology |
: Pixel Dimming |
| Response Time |
: Less Than 0.1ms |
| Picture Processor |
: α9 AI Processor 4K Gen8 |
| AI Upscaling |
: α9 AI Super Upscaling 4K |
| Refresh Rate |
: 120Hz Native ( VRR 144Hz ) |
| Dynamic Tone Mapping |
: OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro |
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| Audio |
| Audio Output ( RMS ) |
: 20 W |
| WiSA Ready |
: Yes |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| LG Sound Sync |
: Yes |
| Sound Mode Share |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth Surround Ready |
: Yes |
| Speaker Direction |
: Down Firing |
| Speaker System |
: 2.0 Channel |
| Clear Voice Pro |
: Yes ( AI Voice Remastering ) |
| AI Sound |
: α9 AI Sound Pro ( Virtual 11.1.2 Up-Mix ) |
| Audio Codec |
: AC4, AC3 ( Dolby Digital ), EAC3, HE-AAC, AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA, apt-X ( Refer To Manual ) |
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| Audio Output ( RMS ) |
: NA |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| WiSA Ready |
: Yes |
| LG Sound Sync |
: Yes |
| Sound Mode Share |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth Surround Ready |
: Yes |
| Speaker System |
: 2.0 Channel |
| Speaker Direction |
: Down Firing |
| Clear Voice Pro |
: Yes ( AI Voice Remastering ) |
| AI Sound |
: α9 AI Sound Pro ( Virtual 11.1.2 Up-Mix ) |
| Audio Codec |
: AC4, AC3 ( Dolby Digital ), EAC3, HE-AAC, AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA, apt-X ( Refer To Manual ) |
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| Connectivity Options |
| HDMI ( 2.1 ) |
: 4ea ( Supports 4K 120Hz, eARC, VRR, ALLM, QMS (4 Port )) |
| USB ( 2.0 ) |
: 3ea |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: 1ea |
| Headphone Output |
: 1ea |
| RF Input ( Antenna, Cable ) |
: 1ea |
| Optical Digital Audio Out ( SPDIF ) |
: 1ea |
| Wi-Fi 6E |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth® 5.3 |
: Yes |
| HDMI-CEC ( Simplink ) |
: Yes |
| RS-232C Input ( Min Jack ) |
: Yes |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel |
: eARC ( HDMI 2 ) |
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| HDMI 2.1 |
: 4ea ( Supports 4K 120Hz, eARC, VRR, ALLM, QMS ( 4 Port )) |
| USB 2.0 |
: 3ea |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: 1ea |
| Headphone Output |
: 1ea |
| RF Input ( Antenna / Cable ) |
: 1ea |
| Optical Digital Audio Out ( SPDIF ) |
: 1ea |
| RS-232C Input ( Min Jack ) |
: Yes |
| Simplink ( HDMI CEC ) |
: Yes |
| Wi-Fi® Standard 6E |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth 5.3 |
: Yes |
| IP Control |
: Yes |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel |
: eARC ( HDMI 2 ) |
| TV Tuner |
: ATSC1.0 ( Terrestrial ), QAM ( Cable ) |
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| Smart TV Features |
| Operating System |
: WebOS 25 Smart TV |
| ROM |
: 32 GB |
| Matter |
: Yes |
| App Store |
: Yes |
| Multi View |
: Yes |
| Home Hub |
: Yes |
| Sports Alert |
: Yes |
| Home Office |
: Yes |
| AI Concierge |
: Yes |
| LG Channels |
: Yes |
| Music Service |
: Yes |
| Always Ready |
: Yes |
| Full Web Browser |
: Yes |
| Google Cast Built-In |
: Yes |
| Amazon Alexa Built-In |
: Yes |
| Works With Hey Google |
: Yes |
| USB Camera Compatible |
: Yes |
| Works With Apple Home |
: Yes |
| Smartphone Remote App |
: Yes |
| ThinQ® Smart Technology |
: Yes |
| Hands-Free Voice Control |
: Yes |
| Works With Apple Airplay2 |
: Yes |
| Works With Amazon Alexa |
: Yes |
| Intelligent Voice Recognition |
: Yes |
| Magic Remote Control Built-In |
: Yes |
| Content Partners |
: Netflix, Max, Disney+, YouTube, Prime Video, ESPN, Apple TV, Sling TV & More......... |
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| Operating System |
: WebOS 25 |
| Netflix |
: Yes |
| Matter |
: Yes |
| Disney+ |
: Yes |
| YouTube |
: Yes |
| Apple TV |
: Yes |
| Multi View |
: Yes |
| App Store |
: Yes |
| Home Hub |
: Yes |
| Prime Video |
: Yes |
| LG Channels |
: Yes |
| AI Concierge |
: Yes |
| Home Office |
: Yes |
| Always Ready |
: Yes |
| Music Service |
: Yes |
| Full Web Browser |
: Yes |
| Google Cast Built-In |
: Yes |
| Amazon Alexa Built-In |
: Yes |
| Works With Hey Google |
: Yes |
| USB Camera Compatible |
: Yes |
| Works With Apple Home |
: Yes |
| Smartphone Remote App |
: Yes |
| Works With Apple Airplay2 |
: Yes |
| Hands-Free Voice Control |
: Yes |
| Works With Amazon Alexa |
: Yes |
| ThinQ® Smart Technology |
: Yes |
| Intelligent Voice Recognition |
: Yes |
| Magic Remote Control |
: Built-In |
| Content Partners |
: Netflix, Max, Disney+, YouTube, Prime Video, ESPN, Apple TV, Sling TV and more |
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| Other Features |
| Design |
: Ultra Slim Design |
| IP Control |
: Yes |
| Country Of Origin |
: Mexico |
| Limited Warranty |
: 1 Year Parts & Labor |
| TV Tuner |
: ATSC1.0 ( Terrestrial ), QAM ( Cable ) |
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| Design |
: OLED EVO Design |
| HGIG Mode |
: Yes |
| FreeSync™ |
: Yes |
| Sports Alert |
: Yes |
| Game Service |
: Yes |
| Game Optimizer |
: Yes |
| G-Sync Compatible ( Nvidia ) |
: Yes |
| Auto Low Latency Mode ( ALLM ) |
: Yes |
| Country of origin |
: Mexico |
| Variable Refresh Rate ( VRR ) |
: Yes ( Up To 144Hz ) |
| Limited Warranty |
: 1 Year Parts & Labor |
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| General Details |
| Power Supply |
: AC 120V, 50 / 60Hz |
| Power Consumption |
: 82 W |
| Annual Power Consumption |
: 153 kWh/Y |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: Under 0.5 W |
| TV Weight Without Stand |
: 9.79 Kg |
| TV Weight With Stand |
: 10.11 Kg |
| Packaging Weight |
: 12.70 Kg |
| VESA Mounting |
: 300 mm X 200 mm |
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| Power Supply |
: AC 120V, 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption |
: 82 W |
| Annual Power Consumption |
: 153 kWh |
| Standby Power Consumption |
: Under 0.5 W |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 9.79 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 10.11 Kg |
| Packaging Weight |
: 12.88 Kg |
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| Supplied Accessories |
| Remote Control |
: Yes |
| TV Stand |
: Yes |
| E-Manual |
: Yes |
| Power Cable |
: Yes |
| Quick Start Guide |
: Yes |
| Remote Control Batteries |
: Yes |
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| Remote Control |
: Yes |
| Remote Control Batteries |
: Yes |
| Quick Start Guide |
: Yes |
| Power Cable |
: Yes |
| E-Manual |
: Yes |
| Stand |
: Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which product is better for gaming?
Both TVs are excellent for gaming with HDMI 2.1, VRR up to 144Hz, ALLM, G-Sync, and FreeSync support. The OLED42C5PUA has a slight edge due to its premium positioning and OLED EVO branding.
Does Product 1 support Dolby Atmos?
Yes, the LG OLED42C5PUA supports Dolby Atmos and AI Sound Pro for a more immersive audio experience.
Is there a picture quality difference between the two TVs?
The difference is minimal, but the OLED42C5PUA includes OLED EVO branding and Brightness Booster enhancements that may provide a slight advantage in brightness and image refinement.
Which TV is better for movies and streaming?
The OLED42C5PUA is the better choice for movie lovers thanks to its premium OLED EVO technology, Dolby Vision support, and advanced AI picture processing.
Do both TVs support 4K 120Hz gaming?
Yes, both models support 4K resolution at 120Hz through all four HDMI 2.1 ports and also offer VRR support up to 144Hz.
Which TV offers better value for money?
If the OLED42C5AUA is available at a noticeably lower price, it offers excellent value because it shares most of the same core features and performance as the OLED42C5PUA.
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