LG
LG G5 OLED
MLA OLED · 2300 nits · 144Hz
96
/ 100
From $3,299
VS
LG
LG G4 OLED 65"
MLA OLED · 144Hz · α11 processor
96
/ 100
From $3,299
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG G5 OLED lands at 96 and LG G4 OLED 65" at 96. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick LG G5 OLED if…
- ✓Brightest OLED ever at 2300 nits
- ✓4× HDMI 2.1 with 144Hz
- ✓Wall-flush gallery design
Pick LG G4 OLED 65" if…
- ✓Peak brightness 3000+ nits (MLA)
- ✓4× HDMI 2.1
- ✓Dolby Vision + Atmos
LG G5 OLED 96
vs 96 LG G4 OLED 65"
Score breakdown
LG G5 OLED
96 display 98
motion 95
hdr 96
gaming 96
smart 78
picture 0
sound 0
LG G4 OLED 65"
96 display 0
motion 96
hdr 0
gaming 96
smart 84
picture 98
sound 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG G5 OLED | LG G4 OLED 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 55″ / 65″ / 77″ / 83″ MLA OLED | — |
| Resolution | 4K 144Hz | — |
| HDR | Dolby Vision + HDR10 | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| HDMI | 4× HDMI 2.1 with 144Hz | 4× HDMI 2.1 |
| VRR | G-Sync + FreeSync | — |
| ALLM | Yes | — |
| Panel | — | MLA OLED |
| Size | — | 65″ |
| Refresh | — | 144Hz |
LG G5 OLED
Pros
- +Brightest OLED ever at 2300 nits
- +4× HDMI 2.1 with 144Hz
- +Wall-flush gallery design
Cons
- −No tabletop stand included
- −webOS still ad-laden
- −Speakers below average
LG G4 OLED 65"
Pros
- +Peak brightness 3000+ nits (MLA)
- +4× HDMI 2.1
- +Dolby Vision + Atmos
Cons
- −No HDR10+
- −Gallery mount pricey
- −webOS ads
FAQ: LG G5 OLED vs LG G4 OLED 65"
Which is better, LG G5 OLED or LG G4 OLED 65"? +
Both score 96 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is LG G5 OLED worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G5 OLED delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in display.
Is LG G4 OLED 65" worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G4 OLED 65" delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in picture.
Does LG G5 OLED or LG G4 OLED 65" 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.