LG C5 OLED vs Hisense U7NAU: OLED or Mini-LED for a NZ living room?
This comes down to your room, not the spec sheet. OLED switches every pixel off independently, so the LG delivers perfect blacks and the best picture you can buy for dark-room movie watching — plus four HDMI 2.1 ports, more than most people will ever need. Mini-LED gets much brighter, so the Hisense holds up far better in a sunlit New Zealand living room with big windows and afternoon sport on. The Hisense also costs meaningfully less for the same screen size. Buy the LG if your lounge has curtains you actually close; buy the Hisense if it does not, and put the savings toward a soundbar.
Spec by spec
| Spec | LG C5 65" OLED evo | Hisense 65" U7NAU Mini-LED |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 65 inch | 65 inch |
| Resolution | 4K UHD OLED evo✓ | 4K UHD Mini-LED |
| Platform | webOS✓ | VIDAA |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ |
| Refresh | 144Hz VRR✓ | 144Hz VRR |
| Ports | 4× HDMI 2.1✓ | 2× HDMI 2.1 |
| Audio | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos |
A tick marks the stronger spec on that row — not necessarily the one that matters to you.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the LG C5 65" OLED evo if…
You watch films in a controlled-light room and want the best picture quality available.
Prices & specsBuy the Hisense 65" U7NAU Mini-LED if…
Your lounge is bright, you watch a lot of daytime sport, and value matters.
Prices & specsCommon questions
Is OLED burn-in still a risk?
It is much reduced on modern panels and unlikely with varied viewing. If you leave a static news ticker or a gaming HUD on screen for many hours daily, Mini-LED is the safer choice.
Do I need HDMI 2.1?
Only for a PS5, Xbox Series X or a gaming PC pushing 4K at 120Hz. For streaming and free-to-air, HDMI 2.0 is entirely sufficient.