LG GX OLED 50"
OLED · 50" · 2020
Samsung S95D 55"
QD-OLED · 55" · 2024
Samsung S95D 55" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG GX OLED 50" lands at 89 and Samsung S95D 55" at 95. That puts Samsung S95D 55" ahead by 6 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 Samsung S95D 55" 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
Samsung S95D 55"Panel, processing, and HDR performance
Samsung S95D 55" leads on picture (95 vs 89).
Gaming
Samsung S95D 55"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Samsung S95D 55" leads on gaming (91 vs 84).
Smart platform
Samsung S95D 55"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
Samsung S95D 55" 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 $3,399).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG GX OLED 50" | Samsung S95D 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Size | 50" | 55" |
| 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- −Superseded by newer models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
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
FAQ: LG GX OLED 50" vs Samsung S95D 55"
Which is better, LG GX OLED 50" or Samsung S95D 55"? +
Samsung S95D 55" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 Samsung S95D 55" worth the price? +
At $3,399, Samsung S95D 55" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Does LG GX OLED 50" or Samsung S95D 55" 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 Samsung S95D 55"? +
Samsung S95D 55" — leads on picture (95 vs 89). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.
Which is better for gaming, LG GX OLED 50" or Samsung S95D 55"? +
Samsung S95D 55" — leads on gaming (91 vs 84). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.