LG
LG BX OLED 50"
OLED · 50" · 2020
84
/ 100
From $1,393
VS
LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard wins by 12
LG
LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard
MLA OLED · 55" · 2024
96
/ 100
From $3,299
Specdex verdict
LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG BX OLED 50" lands at 84 and LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard at 96. That puts LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard 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" · Standard 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" · Standard
Score breakdown
LG BX OLED 50"
84 picture 84
motion 81
gaming 79
smart 78
sound 76
LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard
96 picture 96
motion 94
gaming 92
smart 82
sound 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG BX OLED 50" | LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 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- −Superseded by newer models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" · Standard
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" · Standard
Which is better, LG BX OLED 50" or LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard? +
LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard 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" · Standard worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in picture.
Does LG BX OLED 50" or LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard 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.