LG G5 OLED
MLA OLED · 2300 nits · 144Hz
LG G4 OLED 65"
MLA OLED · 144 Hz · α11 processor
LG G5 OLED takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG G5 OLED lands at 96 and LG G4 OLED 65" 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 LG G4 OLED 65" if…
- ✓Up to ~2,400 nits peak (MLA Gen 2)
- ✓4× HDMI 2.1 with 144 Hz support
- ✓Dolby Vision + Atmos
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGaming
TieInput lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Smart platform
LG G4 OLED 65"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
LG G4 OLED 65" leads on smart (84 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 | LG G4 OLED 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 55″ / 65″ / 77″ / 83″ MLA OLED | — |
| Resolution | 4K 144Hz | — |
| HDR | Dolby Vision + HDR10 | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| HDMI | 4× HDMI 2.1 with 144Hz | 4× HDMI 2.1 |
| VRR | G-Sync + FreeSync | — |
| ALLM | Yes | — |
| Panel | — | MLA OLED Gen 2 |
| Size | — | 65″ |
| Refresh | — | 144 Hz |
| Processor | — | α11 AI Processor 4K |
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
LG G4 OLED 65"
- +Up to ~2,400 nits peak (MLA Gen 2)
- +4× HDMI 2.1 with 144 Hz support
- +Dolby Vision + Atmos
- −No HDR10+
- −Gallery mount sold separately
- −webOS includes ads
FAQ: LG G5 OLED vs LG G4 OLED 65"
Which is better, LG G5 OLED or LG G4 OLED 65"? +
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 LG G4 OLED 65" worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G4 OLED 65" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Does LG G5 OLED 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.
Which is better for smart platform, LG G5 OLED or LG G4 OLED 65"? +
LG G4 OLED 65" — leads on smart (84 vs 78). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.