LG G4 OLED 55" · US model
MLA OLED · 55" · 2024
LG GX OLED 43"
OLED · 43" · 2020
LG G4 OLED 55" · US model takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG G4 OLED 55" · US model lands at 96 and LG GX OLED 43" at 89. That puts LG G4 OLED 55" · US model ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick LG G4 OLED 55" · US model if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Pick LG GX OLED 43" if…
- ✓Mature firmware by now
- ✓Often discounted on close-out
- ✓Current smart platform
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
LG G4 OLED 55" · US modelPanel, processing, and HDR performance
LG G4 OLED 55" · US model leads on picture (96 vs 89).
Gaming
LG G4 OLED 55" · US modelInput lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
LG G4 OLED 55" · US model leads on gaming (92 vs 84).
Smart platform
LG G4 OLED 55" · US modelOS speed, app support, ecosystem
LG G4 OLED 55" · US model leads on smart (82 vs 78).
Value for money
LG GX OLED 43"Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
LG GX OLED 43" more score per dollar ($1,791 vs $3,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG G4 OLED 55" · US model | LG GX OLED 43" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | MLA OLED | OLED |
| Size | 55" | 43" |
| Refresh | 120Hz | — |
| Release year | 2024 | 2020 |
LG G4 OLED 55" · US model
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
LG GX OLED 43"
- +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- −Superseded by newer models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
FAQ: LG G4 OLED 55" · US model vs LG GX OLED 43"
Which is better, LG G4 OLED 55" · US model or LG GX OLED 43"? +
LG G4 OLED 55" · US model scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is LG G4 OLED 55" · US model worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G4 OLED 55" · US model delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in picture.
Is LG GX OLED 43" worth the price? +
At $1,791, LG GX OLED 43" delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in picture.
Does LG G4 OLED 55" · US model or LG GX OLED 43" 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 G4 OLED 55" · US model or LG GX OLED 43"? +
LG G4 OLED 55" · US model — leads on picture (96 vs 89). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.
Which is better for gaming, LG G4 OLED 55" · US model or LG GX OLED 43"? +
LG G4 OLED 55" · US model — leads on gaming (92 vs 84). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.