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LG G5 OLED — MLA OLED · 2300 nits · 144Hz
LG

LG G5 OLED

MLA OLED · 2300 nits · 144Hz

96
/ 100
From $3,299
VS
LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard — MLA OLED · 55" · 2024
LG

LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard

MLA OLED · 55" · 2024

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 55" · Standard 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 55" · Standard if…

  • Strong HDR performance
  • Current smart platform
  • HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
LG G5 OLED 96
vs
96 LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard

Score breakdown

LG G5 OLED
96
display 98
motion 95
hdr 96
gaming 96
smart 78
picture 0
sound 0
LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard
96
display 0
motion 94
hdr 0
gaming 92
smart 82
picture 96
sound 78

Specs side-by-side

LG G5 OLED versus LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard — full spec comparison
Spec LG G5 OLED LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard
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
Panel
MLA OLED
Size
55"
Refresh
120Hz
Release year
2024

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 55" · Standard

Pros
  • +Strong HDR performance
  • +Current smart platform
  • +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Cons
  • Ads on smart platform
  • Sound trails dedicated audio
  • Large footprint

FAQ: LG G5 OLED vs LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard

Which is better, LG G5 OLED or LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard? +

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 55" · Standard worth the price? +

At $3,299, LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in picture.

Does LG G5 OLED or LG G4 OLED 55" · Standard 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.