LG G4 OLED 55"
MLA OLED · 55" · 2024
LG G5 OLED
MLA OLED · 2300 nits · 144Hz
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG G4 OLED 55" lands at 96 and LG G5 OLED at 96. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick LG G4 OLED 55" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Pick LG G5 OLED if…
- ✓Brightest OLED ever at 2300 nits
- ✓4× HDMI 2.1 with 144Hz
- ✓Wall-flush gallery design
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGaming
LG G5 OLEDInput lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
LG G5 OLED leads on gaming (96 vs 92).
Smart platform
LG G4 OLED 55"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
LG G4 OLED 55" leads on smart (82 vs 78).
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 G4 OLED 55" | LG G5 OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | MLA OLED | — |
| Size | 55" | — |
| Refresh | 120Hz | — |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Display | — | 55″ / 65″ / 77″ / 83″ MLA OLED |
| Resolution | — | 4K 144Hz |
| HDR | — | Dolby Vision + HDR10 |
| HDMI | — | 4× HDMI 2.1 with 144Hz |
| VRR | — | G-Sync + FreeSync |
| ALLM | — | Yes |
LG G4 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
LG G5 OLED
- +Brightest OLED ever at 2300 nits
- +4× HDMI 2.1 with 144Hz
- +Wall-flush gallery design
- −No tabletop stand included
- −webOS still ad-laden
- −Speakers below average
FAQ: LG G4 OLED 55" vs LG G5 OLED
Which is better, LG G4 OLED 55" or LG G5 OLED? +
Both score 96 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is LG G4 OLED 55" worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G4 OLED 55" delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in picture.
Is LG G5 OLED worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G5 OLED delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in display.
Does LG G4 OLED 55" or LG G5 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 G4 OLED 55" or LG G5 OLED? +
LG G5 OLED — leads on gaming (96 vs 92). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.
Which is better for smart platform, LG G4 OLED 55" or LG G5 OLED? +
LG G4 OLED 55" — leads on smart (82 vs 78). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.