Sony A95L 55"
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, Sony A95L 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 Sony A95L 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
Sony A95L 55"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
Sony A95L 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 | Sony A95L 55" | 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 |
Sony A95L 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: Sony A95L 55" vs LG G5 OLED
Which is better, Sony A95L 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 Sony A95L 55" worth the price? +
At $3,499, Sony A95L 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 Sony A95L 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, Sony A95L 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, Sony A95L 55" or LG G5 OLED? +
Sony A95L 55" — leads on smart (82 vs 78). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.