LG G5 OLED
MLA OLED · 2300 nits · 144Hz
LG G4 OLED 83"
MLA OLED · 83" · 2024
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG G5 OLED lands at 96 and LG G4 OLED 83" 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 83" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
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 83"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
LG G4 OLED 83" leads on smart (82 vs 78).
Value for money
LG G5 OLEDSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
LG G5 OLED more score per dollar ($3,299 vs $5,773).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG G5 OLED | LG G4 OLED 83" |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 83" |
| Refresh | — | 120Hz |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
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
LG G4 OLED 83"
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
FAQ: LG G5 OLED vs LG G4 OLED 83"
Which is better, LG G5 OLED or LG G4 OLED 83"? +
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 83" worth the price? +
At $5,773, LG G4 OLED 83" delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in picture.
Does LG G5 OLED or LG G4 OLED 83" 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 G5 OLED or LG G4 OLED 83"? +
LG G5 OLED — leads on gaming (96 vs 92). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.
Which is better for smart platform, LG G5 OLED or LG G4 OLED 83"? +
LG G4 OLED 83" — leads on smart (82 vs 78). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.