LG
LG G5 OLED
MLA OLED · 2300 nits · 144Hz
96
/ 100
From $3,299
VS
LG G5 OLED wins by 1
LG
LG G4 OLED 65"
MLA OLED · 144 Hz · α11 processor
95
/ 100
From $3,299
Specdex verdict
LG G5 OLED takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG G5 OLED lands at 96 and LG G4 OLED 65" at 95. That puts LG G5 OLED ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
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…
- ✓Up to ~2,400 nits peak (MLA Gen 2)
- ✓4× HDMI 2.1 with 144 Hz support
- ✓Dolby Vision + Atmos
LG G5 OLED 96
vs 95 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"
95 display 0
motion 96
hdr 0
gaming 96
smart 84
picture 96
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 Gen 2 |
| Size | — | 65″ |
| Refresh | — | 144 Hz |
| Processor | — | α11 AI Processor 4K |
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
- +Up to ~2,400 nits peak (MLA Gen 2)
- +4× HDMI 2.1 with 144 Hz support
- +Dolby Vision + Atmos
Cons
- −No HDR10+
- −Gallery mount sold separately
- −webOS includes ads
FAQ: LG G5 OLED vs LG G4 OLED 65"
Which is better, LG G5 OLED or LG G4 OLED 65"? +
LG G5 OLED scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 95 — 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.