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LG BX OLED 50" — OLED · 50" · 2020
LG

LG BX OLED 50"

OLED · 50" · 2020

84
/ 100
From $1,393
VS
LG G4 OLED 65" · US model wins by 12
LG G4 OLED 65" · US model — MLA OLED · 65" · 2024
LG

LG G4 OLED 65" · US model

MLA OLED · 65" · 2024

96
/ 100
From $4,124
Specdex verdict

LG G4 OLED 65" · US model takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, LG BX OLED 50" lands at 84 and LG G4 OLED 65" · US model at 96. That puts LG G4 OLED 65" · US model 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 65" · US model if…

  • ✓Strong HDR performance
  • ✓Current smart platform
  • ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

LG G4 OLED 65" · US model

Panel, processing, and HDR performance

LG G4 OLED 65" · US model leads on picture (96 vs 84).

Gaming

LG G4 OLED 65" · US model

Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support

LG G4 OLED 65" · US model leads on gaming (92 vs 79).

Smart platform

LG G4 OLED 65" · US model

OS speed, app support, ecosystem

LG G4 OLED 65" · US model leads on smart (82 vs 78).

Value for money

LG BX OLED 50"

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

LG BX OLED 50" more score per dollar ($1,393 vs $4,124).

LG BX OLED 50" 84
vs
96 LG G4 OLED 65" · US model

Score breakdown

LG BX OLED 50"
84
picture 84
motion 81
gaming 79
smart 78
sound 76
LG G4 OLED 65" · US model
96
picture 96
motion 94
gaming 92
smart 82
sound 78

Specs side-by-side

LG BX OLED 50" versus LG G4 OLED 65" · US model — full spec comparison
Spec LG BX OLED 50" LG G4 OLED 65" · US model
Panel
OLED
MLA OLED
Size
50"
65"
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  • −Superseded by newer models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 65" · US model

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 65" · US model

Which is better, LG BX OLED 50" or LG G4 OLED 65" · US model? +

LG G4 OLED 65" · US model 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 65" · US model worth the price? +

At $4,124, LG G4 OLED 65" · US model delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in picture.

Does LG BX OLED 50" or LG G4 OLED 65" · US model 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.

Which is better for picture quality, LG BX OLED 50" or LG G4 OLED 65" · US model? +

LG G4 OLED 65" · US model — leads on picture (96 vs 84). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.

Which is better for gaming, LG BX OLED 50" or LG G4 OLED 65" · US model? +

LG G4 OLED 65" · US model — leads on gaming (92 vs 79). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.