LG OLED - B5 series OLED48B5PUA 48"
LG
73 Overall Score
vs
Hisense QD7 Series 55QD7QF 55"
Hisense
70 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
LG OLED - B5 series OLED48B5PUA 48"
78 out of 100 high confidence 220 reviews
The LG B4/B5 48-inch OLED is widely praised for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent gaming performance with 120Hz and VRR support. Many users highlight its great value, especially for the price, making it an ideal entry-level OLED. However, a notable number of complaints focus on the frustrating Magic Remote, buggy WebOS interface, and occasional hardware failures or repair service issues. Overall, it delivers outstanding visuals but has significant software and remote design drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and infinite contrast
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Excellent gaming performance with 120Hz and VRR
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Frustrating Magic Remote with scroll wheel
- Buggy and slow WebOS interface
- Dim compared to higher-end OLEDs
- Noticeable glare in bright rooms
- Inconsistent volume levels
Picture quality 45
Gaming performance 18
Value for money 20
Remote control 12
Webos interface 10
Reliability and repairs 8
Hisense QD7 Series 55QD7QF 55"
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| LG OLED - B5 series OLED48B5PUA 48" | Hisense QD7 Series 55QD7QF 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 48" | 54.6" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | over a billion shades |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | Motion Rate 240 |
| Processor | Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen 2 | AI 4K Upscaler |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), FreeSync (AMD Adaptive | VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | — | 20W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300mm x 200mm | 400x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 280W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 176 kWh★ | 280 kWh |
| Weight | 11.52 kg★ | 13.11 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG OLED - B5 series OLED48B5PUA 48"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong audio (77th percentile)
Hisense QD7 Series 55QD7QF 55"
- Strong smart (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong picture quality (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong hdr (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong audio (77th percentile)
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - LG OLED - B5 series OLED48B5PUA 48" wins 9 specs while Hisense QD7 Series 55QD7QF 55" wins 8.