Samsung S95C 55" · with soundbar bundle
QD-OLED · 55" · 2023
LG G5 OLED
MLA OLED · 2300 nits · 144Hz
LG G5 OLED takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung S95C 55" · with soundbar bundle lands at 93 and LG G5 OLED at 96. That puts LG G5 OLED ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung S95C 55" · with soundbar bundle if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Pick LG G5 OLED if…
- ✓Brightest OLED ever at 2300 nits
- ✓4× HDMI 2.1 with 144Hz
- ✓Wall-flush gallery design
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 89).
Smart platform
Samsung S95C 55" · with soundbar bundleOS speed, app support, ecosystem
Samsung S95C 55" · with soundbar bundle leads on smart (82 vs 78).
Value for money
LG G5 OLEDSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
LG G5 OLED more score per dollar ($3,299 vs $3,699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung S95C 55" · with soundbar bundle | LG G5 OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | QD-OLED | — |
| Size | 55" | — |
| Refresh | 120Hz | — |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| 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 |
Samsung S95C 55" · with soundbar bundle
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
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
FAQ: Samsung S95C 55" · with soundbar bundle vs LG G5 OLED
Which is better, Samsung S95C 55" · with soundbar bundle or LG G5 OLED? +
LG G5 OLED scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung S95C 55" · with soundbar bundle worth the price? +
At $3,699, Samsung S95C 55" · with soundbar bundle delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in picture.
Is LG G5 OLED worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G5 OLED delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in display.
Does Samsung S95C 55" · with soundbar bundle or LG G5 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 gaming, Samsung S95C 55" · with soundbar bundle or LG G5 OLED? +
LG G5 OLED — leads on gaming (96 vs 89). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.
Which is better for smart platform, Samsung S95C 55" · with soundbar bundle or LG G5 OLED? +
Samsung S95C 55" · with soundbar bundle — leads on smart (82 vs 78). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.