LG
LG BX OLED 50"
OLED · 50" · 2020
84
/ 100
From $1,393
VS
LG G4 OLED 55" wins by 12
LG
LG G4 OLED 55"
MLA OLED · 55" · 2024
96
/ 100
From $3,299
Specdex verdict
LG G4 OLED 55" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG BX OLED 50" lands at 84 and LG G4 OLED 55" at 96. That puts LG G4 OLED 55" ahead by 12 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick LG BX OLED 50" if…
- ✓Mature firmware by now
- ✓Often discounted on close-out
- ✓Current smart platform
Pick LG G4 OLED 55" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
LG BX OLED 50" 84
vs 96 LG G4 OLED 55"
Score breakdown
LG BX OLED 50"
84 picture 84
motion 81
gaming 79
smart 78
sound 76
LG G4 OLED 55"
96 picture 96
motion 94
gaming 92
smart 82
sound 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG BX OLED 50" | LG G4 OLED 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | OLED | MLA OLED |
| Size | 50" | 55" |
| Release year | 2020 | 2024 |
| Refresh | — | 120Hz |
LG BX OLED 50"
Pros
- +Mature firmware by now
- +Often discounted on close-out
- +Current smart platform
Cons
- −Superseded by newer models
- −HDR peak lower than new mini-LED
- −Platform ads
LG G4 OLED 55"
Pros
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Cons
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
FAQ: LG BX OLED 50" vs LG G4 OLED 55"
Which is better, LG BX OLED 50" or LG G4 OLED 55"? +
LG G4 OLED 55" scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is LG BX OLED 50" worth the price? +
At $1,393, LG BX OLED 50" delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in picture.
Is LG G4 OLED 55" worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G4 OLED 55" delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in picture.
Does LG BX OLED 50" or LG G4 OLED 55" last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.