LG OLED - B5 series OLED48B5PUA 48"
Samsung Neo QLED QN70F 55"
What Buyers Say
LG OLED - B5 series OLED48B5PUA 48"
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
Samsung Neo QLED QN70F 55"
The Samsung QN70F Neo QLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its vivid picture quality, fast processor, and excellent sound. Users highlight its brightness for sunny rooms and deep blacks at night, along with features like Bluetooth audio and a solar-powered remote. A few note the picture is slightly less vibrant than in-store demos, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Vivid and crisp picture quality
- Fast processor for smooth streaming
- Excellent sound quality
- Bright for sunny rooms
- Deep blacks at night
Cons
- Picture slightly less vibrant than demo
- Sound quality inconsistent across units
Scores
Specifications
| LG OLED - B5 series OLED48B5PUA 48" | Samsung Neo QLED QN70F 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 48" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen 2 | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), FreeSync (AMD Adaptive | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast | SmartThings |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Google Home, SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | — | 20W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300mm x 200mm | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 126W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 176 kWh★ | 240 kWh |
| Weight | 11.52 kg★ | 14.20 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)
Samsung Neo QLED QN70F 55"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gaming (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
LG OLED - B5 series OLED48B5PUA 48" offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 39 specs.
