LG G5 OLED
MLA OLED · 2300 nits · 144Hz
Samsung S95F OLED
QD-OLED Gen 4 · ~2,100 nits · 165 Hz
LG G5 OLED takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG G5 OLED lands at 96 and Samsung S95F OLED at 94. That puts LG G5 OLED ahead by 2 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 S95F OLED if…
- ✓QD-OLED Gen 4 with ~2,100 nit peak (RTINGS measured)
- ✓165 Hz with full HDMI 2.1
- ✓OneConnect Box keeps panel thin
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGaming
TieInput lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Smart platform
Samsung S95F OLEDOS speed, app support, ecosystem
Samsung S95F OLED leads on smart (80 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 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 |
| VRR | G-Sync + FreeSync | Yes |
| ALLM | Yes | Yes |
| Peak brightness | — | ~2,100 nits (RTINGS measured 10% window) |
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 S95F OLED
- +QD-OLED Gen 4 with ~2,100 nit peak (RTINGS measured)
- +165 Hz with full HDMI 2.1
- +OneConnect Box keeps panel thin
- −No Dolby Vision (HDR10+ only)
- −Tizen OS slower than LG webOS
- −Expensive at 65″+
FAQ: LG G5 OLED vs Samsung S95F OLED
Which is better, LG G5 OLED or Samsung S95F OLED? +
LG G5 OLED scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 94 — strongest in motion.
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.
Which is better for smart platform, LG G5 OLED or Samsung S95F OLED? +
Samsung S95F OLED — leads on smart (80 vs 78). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.