LG G4 OLED 55" · with wall-mount kit
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" · with wall-mount kit 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" · with wall-mount kit 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" · with wall-mount kitOS speed, app support, ecosystem
LG G4 OLED 55" · with wall-mount kit 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" · with wall-mount kit | 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" · with wall-mount kit
- +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" · with wall-mount kit vs LG G5 OLED
Which is better, LG G4 OLED 55" · with wall-mount kit 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" · with wall-mount kit worth the price? +
At $3,379, LG G4 OLED 55" · with wall-mount kit 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" · with wall-mount kit 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" · with wall-mount kit 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" · with wall-mount kit or LG G5 OLED? +
LG G4 OLED 55" · with wall-mount kit — leads on smart (82 vs 78). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.