YMMV: (Open-Boxes): LG 48" C5 OLED evo AI 4K UHD Smart webOS TV (2025) $717.99

jr85716

Oct 24, 2025 10:22 AM

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jr85716Oct 24, 2025 10:22 AM

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Better??

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BeigeWriter807

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BeigeWriter807Oct 24, 2025 11:23 AM

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Quote from jr85716

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Better??

The B5 is a pretty substantially inferior TV.

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enzolt

Oct 24, 2025 1:13 PM

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enzoltOct 24, 2025 1:13 PM

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Got an Excellent with 5-Year Warranty. BB Warranty covers burn-in so its reassurance.

SensibleFruit9735

Oct 24, 2025 2:27 PM

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SensibleFruit9735Oct 24, 2025 2:27 PM

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Quote from jr85716

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Better??

Yep, it's a better deal. A brand new B5 vs. a used C5. You never know why someone returned a TV, chances are there was something wrong with it.
It depends on your use case, but most people would never see or know the difference between the C5 and a B5. It's the exact same panel and is still 120Hz refresh rate vs. C5 144Hz. Again, 99% of people would never know the difference. Snobs are just trying to justify their overspending.

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SpicyChickenSandwich

Oct 24, 2025 2:34 PM

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Quote from SensibleFruit9735

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Yep, it's a better deal. A brand new B5 vs. a used C5. You never know why someone returned a TV, chances are there was something wrong with it.
It depends on your use case, but most people would never see or know the difference between the C5 and a B5. It's the exact same panel and is still 120Hz refresh rate vs. C5 144Hz. Again, 99% of people would never know the difference. Snobs are just trying to justify their overspending.

It is definitely not the same panel. The C5 is significantly brighter both SDR and HDR. Best buy/LG you get the full warranty as if it were new on an open box, I would 100% prefer an open box C5, which you can easily return or file a warranty claim on if there is any issue.

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VarmintCong

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Quote from SensibleFruit9735

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Yep, it's a better deal. A brand new B5 vs. a used C5. You never know why someone returned a TV, chances are there was something wrong with it.<br />
It depends on your use case, but most people would never see or know the difference between the C5 and a B5. It's the exact same panel and is still 120Hz refresh rate vs. C5 144Hz. Again, 99% of people would never know the difference. Snobs are just trying to justify their overspending.

The B5 is great for a dark room like night time viewing. In a brighter room the C5 is better.

I plan to get the B5 cause it's for the bedroom so only night time viewing with the lights mostly off.

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LivelyWalrus2520

Oct 24, 2025 7:30 PM

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LivelyWalrus2520Oct 24, 2025 7:30 PM

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Any ideas on Black Friday prices? I want to pick one up as a monitor.

VarmintCong

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VarmintCong

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Quote from LivelyWalrus2520

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Any ideas on Black Friday prices? I want to pick one up as a monitor.

I'd expect a $100 price drop in Nov and another one in Jan/Feb. I'm looking for $500 for the B5, since it's for the bedroom not a PC.

zertmaster

Oct 25, 2025 9:56 PM

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zertmasterOct 25, 2025 9:56 PM

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Just got a B4 48" $426.99

VarmintCong

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VarmintCong

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Quote from SharpLake2934

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Just got a B4 48" $426.99

Did you spot that online, or just happen to see it in the store? I'd jump on that in a heartbeat.

zertmaster

Oct 25, 2025 9:58 PM

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Quote from VarmintCong

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Did you spot that online, or just happen to see it in the store? I'd jump on that in a heartbeat.

Got it online. But it looks like i got the last one. https://www.bestbuy.com/product/l...=excellent

Last edited by SharpLake2934 October 25, 2025 at 03:03 PM.

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TrevorK

Oct 25, 2025 10:45 PM

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TrevorKOct 25, 2025 10:45 PM

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From my experience with the B4, I ain't buying into another BB "Open Box - Excellent" BS..

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VarmintCong

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VarmintCong

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Quote from SharpLake2934

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Got it online. But it looks like i got the last one. https://www.bestbuy.com/product/l...=excellent

Ahh, thanks, i misread it as B5. Not sure why my search for 48" open box didn't turn that up.

abcdefghijm

Oct 30, 2025 6:30 PM

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Quote from SensibleFruit9735

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Yep, it's a better deal. A brand new B5 vs. a used C5. You never know why someone returned a TV, chances are there was something wrong with it.
It depends on your use case, but most people would never see or know the difference between the C5 and a B5. It's the exact same panel and is still 120Hz refresh rate vs. C5 144Hz. Again, 99% of people would never know the difference. Snobs are just trying to justify their overspending.

true, ppl often return bad stuff

The Raddish

Oct 30, 2025 8:42 PM

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The RaddishOct 30, 2025 8:42 PM

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I'd sure like a 55" B5 or C5 for sub $700.

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