LG G5 OLED
MLA OLED · 2300 nits · 144Hz
Samsung QN90D 65"
Neo QLED · 65" · 2024
LG G5 OLED takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG G5 OLED lands at 96 and Samsung QN90D 65" at 92. That puts LG G5 OLED ahead by 4 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 Samsung QN90D 65" 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 88).
Smart platform
Samsung QN90D 65"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
Samsung QN90D 65" leads on smart (82 vs 78).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG G5 OLED | Samsung QN90D 65" |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | Neo QLED |
| Size | — | 65" |
| 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
Samsung QN90D 65"
- +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 Samsung QN90D 65"
Which is better, LG G5 OLED or Samsung QN90D 65"? +
LG G5 OLED scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Samsung QN90D 65" worth the price? +
At $3,499, Samsung QN90D 65" delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in picture.
Does LG G5 OLED or Samsung QN90D 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.
Which is better for gaming, LG G5 OLED or Samsung QN90D 65"? +
LG G5 OLED — leads on gaming (96 vs 88). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.
Which is better for smart platform, LG G5 OLED or Samsung QN90D 65"? +
Samsung QN90D 65" — leads on smart (82 vs 78). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.