LG
LG G5 OLED
MLA OLED · 2300 nits · 144Hz
96
/ 100
From $3,299
VS
Samsung
Samsung S95F OLED
QD-OLED Gen 4 · 4000 nits · 165Hz
96
/ 100
From $3,499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG G5 OLED lands at 96 and Samsung S95F OLED 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 Samsung S95F OLED if…
- ✓4000-nit peak — brightest QD-OLED ever
- ✓165Hz with full HDMI 2.1
- ✓OneConnect Box keeps the panel thin
LG G5 OLED 96
vs 96 Samsung S95F OLED
Score breakdown
LG G5 OLED
96 display 98
motion 95
hdr 96
gaming 96
smart 78
Samsung S95F OLED
96 display 98
motion 96
hdr 98
gaming 96
smart 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG G5 OLED | Samsung S95F OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 55″ / 65″ / 77″ / 83″ MLA OLED | 55″ / 65″ / 77″ QD-OLED Gen 4 |
| Resolution | 4K 144Hz | 4K @ 165 Hz |
| HDR | Dolby Vision + HDR10 | HDR10+ + HDR10 |
| HDMI | 4× HDMI 2.1 with 144Hz | 4× HDMI 2.1 (165Hz on 1) |
| VRR | G-Sync + FreeSync | Yes |
| ALLM | Yes | Yes |
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
Samsung S95F OLED
Pros
- +4000-nit peak — brightest QD-OLED ever
- +165Hz with full HDMI 2.1
- +OneConnect Box keeps the panel thin
Cons
- −No Dolby Vision (HDR10+ only)
- −Tizen OS slower than competitors
- −Expensive in 65″+
FAQ: LG G5 OLED vs Samsung S95F OLED
Which is better, LG G5 OLED or Samsung S95F OLED? +
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 Samsung S95F OLED worth the price? +
At $3,499, Samsung S95F OLED delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in display.
Does LG G5 OLED or Samsung S95F OLED 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.