LG OLED evo G5 Series OLED97G5WUA 97"
Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5"
What Buyers Say
LG OLED evo G5 Series OLED97G5WUA 97"
The LG G5 OLED is widely praised for its stunning picture quality, bright screen, and excellent contrast, with many users noting a significant reduction in reflections compared to previous models. However, a major recurring complaint is that the TV does not include a stand, forcing buyers to purchase one separately at additional cost. Verified reviewers highlight the thin design, easy wall mounting, and seamless integration with external devices like Apple TV and soundbars. Overall, the G5 is considered a top-tier upgrade, especially for those upgrading from older OLEDs like the C1.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality and brightness
- Excellent contrast and perfect blacks
- Significantly reduced reflections
- Thin and sleek design
- Easy wall mounting with included bracket
Cons
- No stand included in the box
- Stand must be purchased separately at extra cost
- Stand availability is limited
- Some blooming in rare edge cases
- Requires careful settings adjustment for optimal picture
Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5"
The TV receives high marks for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and sharpness, with many users impressed by the visual experience. However, reliability is a major concern, as one verified reviewer reported multiple issues like black lines and power failures after just 13 months. Setup can be tricky if the language defaults to Arabic, and delivery service from Amazon has been criticized for not meeting expectations. Overall, buyers love the picture and features but worry about long-term durability.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant and crisp colors
- Sharp and detailed image
- Lightweight and compact design
- Built-in Apple TV
Cons
- Reliability issues after 13 months
- Black horizontal lines on screen
- Power-on failures
- Initial setup language defaulted to Arabic
- Poor delivery service from Amazon
Scores
Specifications
| LG OLED evo G5 Series OLED97G5WUA 97" | Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 97" | 49.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 2000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume | Dynamic Crystal Color |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | — | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | α9 AI Processor Gen6 | Crystal Processor 4K |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, Dolby Vision | HDR |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Miracast | Tap View |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 9.1.5 | 2CH |
| Wattage | 60W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Q-Symphony |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | — | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 440W | 30W★ |
| Weight | 58.00 kg | 12.20 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG OLED evo G5 Series OLED97G5WUA 97"
- Strong audio (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong picture quality (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong hdr (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5"
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average hdr (35th percentile)
Pricing
LG OLED evo G5 Series OLED97G5WUA 97"
Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 37 specs.
