LG
LG C1 OLED 55"
OLED · 55" · 2021
87
/ 100
From $2,099
VS
LG G4 OLED 55" wins by 9
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 C1 OLED 55" lands at 87 and LG G4 OLED 55" at 96. That puts LG G4 OLED 55" ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick LG C1 OLED 55" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Pick LG G4 OLED 55" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
LG C1 OLED 55" 87
vs 96 LG G4 OLED 55"
Score breakdown
LG C1 OLED 55"
87 picture 87
motion 85
gaming 83
smart 82
sound 78
LG G4 OLED 55"
96 picture 96
motion 94
gaming 92
smart 82
sound 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG C1 OLED 55" | LG G4 OLED 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | OLED | MLA OLED |
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Refresh | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Release year | 2021 | 2024 |
LG C1 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
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 C1 OLED 55" vs LG G4 OLED 55"
Which is better, LG C1 OLED 55" or LG G4 OLED 55"? +
LG G4 OLED 55" scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is LG C1 OLED 55" worth the price? +
At $2,099, LG C1 OLED 55" delivers a Specdex score of 87 — 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 C1 OLED 55" 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.