Samsung S95D 55"
QD-OLED · 55" · 2024
LG G5 OLED
MLA OLED · 2300 nits · 144Hz
LG G5 OLED takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung S95D 55" lands at 95 and LG G5 OLED at 96. That puts LG G5 OLED ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung S95D 55" 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 91).
Smart platform
Samsung S95D 55"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
Samsung S95D 55" 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 | Samsung S95D 55" | LG G5 OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | QD-OLED | — |
| Size | 55" | — |
| Refresh | 120Hz | — |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| 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 S95D 55"
- +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 S95D 55" vs LG G5 OLED
Which is better, Samsung S95D 55" or LG G5 OLED? +
LG G5 OLED scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung S95D 55" worth the price? +
At $3,399, Samsung S95D 55" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — 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 S95D 55" 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 S95D 55" or LG G5 OLED? +
LG G5 OLED — leads on gaming (96 vs 91). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.
Which is better for smart platform, Samsung S95D 55" or LG G5 OLED? +
Samsung S95D 55" — leads on smart (82 vs 78). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.