LG G3 OLED 55"
MLA OLED · 55" · 2023
Samsung S95F OLED
QD-OLED Gen 4 · ~2,100 nits · 165 Hz
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG G3 OLED 55" lands at 94 and Samsung S95F OLED at 94. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick LG G3 OLED 55" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Pick Samsung S95F OLED if…
- ✓QD-OLED Gen 4 with ~2,100 nit peak (RTINGS measured)
- ✓165 Hz with full HDMI 2.1
- ✓OneConnect Box keeps panel thin
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGaming
Samsung S95F OLEDInput lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Samsung S95F OLED leads on gaming (96 vs 90).
Smart platform
LG G3 OLED 55"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
LG G3 OLED 55" leads on smart (82 vs 80).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG G3 OLED 55" | Samsung S95F OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | MLA OLED | — |
| Size | 55" | — |
| Refresh | 120Hz | — |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Display | — | 55″ / 65″ / 77″ QD-OLED Gen 4 |
| Resolution | — | 4K @ 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | ~2,100 nits (RTINGS measured 10% window) |
| HDR | — | HDR10+ + HDR10 |
| HDMI | — | 4× HDMI 2.1 |
| VRR | — | Yes |
| ALLM | — | Yes |
LG G3 OLED 55"
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
Samsung S95F OLED
- +QD-OLED Gen 4 with ~2,100 nit peak (RTINGS measured)
- +165 Hz with full HDMI 2.1
- +OneConnect Box keeps panel thin
- −No Dolby Vision (HDR10+ only)
- −Tizen OS slower than LG webOS
- −Expensive at 65″+
FAQ: LG G3 OLED 55" vs Samsung S95F OLED
Which is better, LG G3 OLED 55" or Samsung S95F OLED? +
Both score 94 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is LG G3 OLED 55" worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G3 OLED 55" delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in picture.
Is Samsung S95F OLED worth the price? +
At $3,499, Samsung S95F OLED delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in motion.
Does LG G3 OLED 55" or Samsung S95F OLED 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 gaming, LG G3 OLED 55" or Samsung S95F OLED? +
Samsung S95F OLED — leads on gaming (96 vs 90). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.
Which is better for smart platform, LG G3 OLED 55" or Samsung S95F OLED? +
LG G3 OLED 55" — leads on smart (82 vs 80). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.