LG
LG GX OLED 50"
OLED · 50" · 2020
89
/ 100
From $2,295
VS
LG G4 OLED 65" wins by 7
LG
LG G4 OLED 65"
MLA OLED · 144Hz · α11 processor
96
/ 100
From $3,299
Specdex verdict
LG G4 OLED 65" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG GX OLED 50" lands at 89 and LG G4 OLED 65" at 96. That puts LG G4 OLED 65" ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick LG GX OLED 50" if…
- ✓Mature firmware by now
- ✓Often discounted on close-out
- ✓Current smart platform
Pick LG G4 OLED 65" if…
- ✓Peak brightness 3000+ nits (MLA)
- ✓4× HDMI 2.1
- ✓Dolby Vision + Atmos
LG GX OLED 50" 89
vs 96 LG G4 OLED 65"
Score breakdown
LG GX OLED 50"
89 picture 89
motion 86
gaming 84
smart 78
sound 76
LG G4 OLED 65"
96 picture 98
motion 96
gaming 96
smart 84
sound 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG GX OLED 50" | LG G4 OLED 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | OLED | MLA OLED |
| Size | 50" | 65″ |
| Release year | 2020 | — |
| Refresh | — | 144Hz |
| HDR | — | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| HDMI | — | 4× HDMI 2.1 |
LG GX OLED 50"
Pros
- +Mature firmware by now
- +Often discounted on close-out
- +Current smart platform
Cons
- −Superseded by newer models
- −HDR peak lower than new mini-LED
- −Platform ads
LG G4 OLED 65"
Pros
- +Peak brightness 3000+ nits (MLA)
- +4× HDMI 2.1
- +Dolby Vision + Atmos
Cons
- −No HDR10+
- −Gallery mount pricey
- −webOS ads
FAQ: LG GX OLED 50" vs LG G4 OLED 65"
Which is better, LG GX OLED 50" or LG G4 OLED 65"? +
LG G4 OLED 65" scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is LG GX OLED 50" worth the price? +
At $2,295, LG GX OLED 50" delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in picture.
Is LG G4 OLED 65" worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G4 OLED 65" delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in picture.
Does LG GX OLED 50" or LG G4 OLED 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.