Samsung M70F 32"
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
What Buyers Say
Samsung M70F 32"
The Samsung Smart Monitor M7F is widely praised for its versatility as both a monitor and a smart TV, with excellent 4K picture quality, built-in streaming apps, and a sleek design. Users appreciate the large 43-inch screen for multitasking and the convenience of not needing a separate PC for streaming. However, a few reviewers report reliability issues like blurry screens after short use, and many note the 60Hz refresh rate is a limitation for competitive gaming. Overall, it's seen as a great value for everyday productivity and entertainment.
Pros
- Excellent 4K picture quality
- Built-in streaming apps
- Versatile as monitor and TV
- Large 43-inch screen for multitasking
- Good brightness and color
Cons
- 60Hz refresh rate limits gaming
- HDR causes color washout for productivity
- Reliability issues like blurry screen
- Slow menu system
- Not suitable for competitive gaming
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 M70F 32" | LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1500 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | 3000:1 | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | — | OLED Motion |
| Processor | — | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | No | 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, Miracast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 150W | 133W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | — | 246 kWh★ |
| Weight | 5.40 kg★ | 14.11 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung M70F 32"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gaming (72nd percentile)
- Strong picture quality (70th 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
Pricing
Samsung M70F 32"
No current pricing available
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 19 of 43 specs.
