Panasonic W70 Series FBAPNTV50W70BP 50"
LG G2 Series OLED55G2 55"
What Buyers Say
Panasonic W70 Series FBAPNTV50W70BP 50"
The Panasonic Fire TV receives mixed reviews. While some users praise its picture clarity, sound quality, and value for money, a significant number of verified buyers report severe software issues, including extreme slowness, freezing, and a frustrating startup process that defaults to streaming instead of the last input. Several units have become completely non-functional after a few months, with one reviewer going through two defective units. The TV's hardware is generally considered good, but the Fire TV software experience is widely criticized as unreliable and poorly optimized.
Pros
- Excellent picture clarity
- Great sound quality
- Good value for money
- Sturdy build with metal stands
- Easy setup process
Cons
- Extremely slow Fire TV performance
- Frequent freezing and buffering
- Default startup to streaming instead of last input
- Multiple units defective out of box
- Remote power button stops working
LG G2 Series OLED55G2 55"
This LG OLED TV has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from buyers, who praise its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, and ultra-thin design. Users highlight the brightness, accurate colors, and excellent gaming features, with many calling it the best TV they've ever owned. The built-in wall mount and gallery mode are also appreciated, though some questions remain about mounting flexibility and burn-in resistance.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks
- Ultra-thin design
- High brightness
- Accurate colors
Cons
- Missing remote in open box
- Expensive
- Questions about burn-in
- Mounting flexibility unclear
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic W70 Series FBAPNTV50W70BP 50" | LG G2 Series OLED55G2 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% Color Volume |
| Motion Tech | MEMC | None |
| Processor | 4K Studio Color Engine | α9 Gen5 AI Processor 4K |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | G-Sync Compatible | NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Fire TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast, SmartShare |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 4.2 |
| Wattage | 50W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | — | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.0★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | — | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 60W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 185 kWh★ |
| Weight | 9.03 kg★ | 17.10 kg |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic W70 Series FBAPNTV50W70BP 50"
- Strong gaming (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong hdr (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average display (17th percentile)17th %ile
LG G2 Series OLED55G2 55"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 40 specs.
