LG GX OLED 50"
OLED · 50" · 2020
LG G4 OLED 83"
MLA OLED · 83" · 2024
LG G4 OLED 83" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG GX OLED 50" lands at 89 and LG G4 OLED 83" at 96. That puts LG G4 OLED 83" 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 83" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
LG G4 OLED 83"Panel, processing, and HDR performance
LG G4 OLED 83" leads on picture (96 vs 89).
Gaming
LG G4 OLED 83"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
LG G4 OLED 83" leads on gaming (92 vs 84).
Smart platform
LG G4 OLED 83"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
LG G4 OLED 83" leads on smart (82 vs 78).
Value for money
LG GX OLED 50"Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
LG GX OLED 50" more score per dollar ($2,295 vs $5,773).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG GX OLED 50" | LG G4 OLED 83" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | OLED | MLA OLED |
| Size | 50" | 83" |
| Release year | 2020 | 2024 |
| Refresh | — | 120Hz |
LG GX OLED 50"
- +Mature firmware by now
- +Often discounted on close-out
- +Current smart platform
- −Superseded by newer models
- −HDR peak lower than new mini-LED
- −Platform ads
LG G4 OLED 83"
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
FAQ: LG GX OLED 50" vs LG G4 OLED 83"
Which is better, LG GX OLED 50" or LG G4 OLED 83"? +
LG G4 OLED 83" 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 83" worth the price? +
At $5,773, LG G4 OLED 83" delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in picture.
Does LG GX OLED 50" or LG G4 OLED 83" 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 picture quality, LG GX OLED 50" or LG G4 OLED 83"? +
LG G4 OLED 83" — leads on picture (96 vs 89). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.
Which is better for gaming, LG GX OLED 50" or LG G4 OLED 83"? +
LG G4 OLED 83" — leads on gaming (92 vs 84). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.