Samsung QN80F QN55QN80FAFXZA 55"
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
What Buyers Say
Samsung QN80F QN55QN80FAFXZA 55"
The Samsung Neo QLED 55-inch TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and good brightness. Many users find it easy to set up and appreciate the value for the price, though some note a learning curve with settings and occasional issues with skin tones or the "soap opera" effect. A few reviewers experienced defects like a black screen or returned it for an OLED upgrade, but the majority are highly satisfied, especially for gaming and bright rooms.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Good brightness and contrast
- Easy setup process
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Unnatural skin tones
- "Soap opera" effect difficult to disable
- Motion blurring issues
- Remote not user-friendly
- No timer for auto shut-off
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
The LG OLED C5 55" receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness. Users praise its sleek design, fast interface, and solid value for a premium OLED experience. However, several reviewers note weak built-in audio and a remote that lacks a dedicated mute button, which are the main drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness for OLED
- Sleek and thin design
- Fast and intuitive interface
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Remote lacks mute button
- AI features lacking
- No mute button on remote
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung QN80F QN55QN80FAFXZA 55" | LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QD-Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1500 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | Color Booster Pro | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz | OLED Motion |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Multiple AI Assistant Compatible | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | SmartThings, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | 30W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Yes★ | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 175W | 133W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓ | ✓ |
| Annual Energy | 330 kWh | 246 kWh★ |
| Weight | 36.20 kg | 14.11 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung QN80F QN55QN80FAFXZA 55"
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong audio (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong display (84th percentile)84th %ile
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 42 specs.