LG G5 OLED
MLA OLED · 2300 nits · 144Hz
Sony A95L 55" · US model
QD-OLED · 55" · 2023
LG G5 OLED takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG G5 OLED lands at 96 and Sony A95L 55" · US model at 95. That puts LG G5 OLED ahead by 1 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 Sony A95L 55" · US model 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 91).
Smart platform
Sony A95L 55" · US modelOS speed, app support, ecosystem
Sony A95L 55" · US model 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 | Sony A95L 55" · US model |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | QD-OLED |
| Size | — | 55" |
| Refresh | — | 120Hz |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
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
Sony A95L 55" · US model
- +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 Sony A95L 55" · US model
Which is better, LG G5 OLED or Sony A95L 55" · US model? +
LG G5 OLED scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Sony A95L 55" · US model worth the price? +
At $3,499, Sony A95L 55" · US model delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Does LG G5 OLED or Sony A95L 55" · US model 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 Sony A95L 55" · US model? +
LG G5 OLED — leads on gaming (96 vs 91). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.
Which is better for smart platform, LG G5 OLED or Sony A95L 55" · US model? +
Sony A95L 55" · US model — leads on smart (82 vs 78). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.