LG BX OLED 55"
OLED · 55" · 2020
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"
QD-OLED · Glare-Free · One Connect
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG BX OLED 55" lands at 84 and Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" at 95. That puts Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick LG BX OLED 55" if…
- ✓Mature firmware by now
- ✓Often discounted on close-out
- ✓Current smart platform
Pick Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" if…
- ✓Best anti-glare finish ever
- ✓QD-OLED color volume
- ✓One Connect box
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"Panel, processing, and HDR performance
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" leads on picture (97 vs 84).
Gaming
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" leads on gaming (96 vs 79).
Smart platform
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" leads on smart (84 vs 78).
Value for money
LG BX OLED 55"Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
LG BX OLED 55" more score per dollar ($1,699 vs $3,399).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG BX OLED 55" | Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Size | 55" | 65″ |
| Release year | 2020 | — |
| Refresh | — | 144Hz |
| HDR | — | HDR10+, HLG |
| HDMI | — | 4× HDMI 2.1 |
LG BX OLED 55"
- +Mature firmware by now
- +Often discounted on close-out
- +Current smart platform
- −Superseded by newer models
- −HDR peak lower than new mini-LED
- −Platform ads
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"
- +Best anti-glare finish ever
- +QD-OLED color volume
- +One Connect box
- −No Dolby Vision
- −Anti-glare layer softens darks slightly
- −Tizen ads
FAQ: LG BX OLED 55" vs Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"
Which is better, LG BX OLED 55" or Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"? +
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is LG BX OLED 55" worth the price? +
At $1,699, LG BX OLED 55" delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in picture.
Is Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" worth the price? +
At $3,399, Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Does LG BX OLED 55" or Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" 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 55" or Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"? +
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" — leads on picture (97 vs 84). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.
Which is better for gaming, LG BX OLED 55" or Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"? +
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" — leads on gaming (96 vs 79). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.