Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50"
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50"
Overall, users are pleased with the picture quality, ease of setup, and value for money, with many praising the QLED display and smart features. However, some report issues with sound clarity, remote usability, and occasional software lag or freezing. A few negative experiences involve delivery problems, defective units, and customer service issues, but these are in the minority.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
- Great smart features
- Sleek design
Cons
- Sound clarity issues
- Remote control usability
- Software lag/freezing
- Limited settings
- Light bleed on blacks
LG C5 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 Q8F QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50" | LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | QLED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1500 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Mega Contrast | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | 10-bit + FRC | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | OLED Motion |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Quantum HDR+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 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 | Bixby | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Simulated Surround | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 133W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓ | ✓ |
| Annual Energy | 202 kWh★ | 246 kWh |
| Weight | 23.80 kg | 14.11 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Strong display (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
LG C5 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.