LG
LG G5 OLED
MLA OLED · 2300 nits · 144Hz
96
/ 100
From $3,299
VS
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
| 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.