LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
LG
100 Overall Score
vs
Samsung S90FA QN42S90FAEXZA 42"
Samsung
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
85 out of 100 high confidence 30 reviews
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
Picture quality 14
Brightness 7
Build quality 5
Audio quality 3
Remote control 2
Value for money 4
Samsung S90FA QN42S90FAEXZA 42"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Streaming
Smart Home
Sports
Movies
Corporate
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55" | Samsung S90FA QN42S90FAEXZA 42" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 42" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1500 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | Color Booster Pro |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ | — |
| VRR | G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), FreeSync (AMD Adaptive | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2 | 2 |
| Wattage | 60W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Yes★ |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 133W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✓ | ✓ |
| Annual Energy | 246 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 14.11 kg★ | 18.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
Samsung S90FA QN42S90FAEXZA 42"
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong audio (75th percentile)
- Strong display (74th percentile)
- Strong gaming (73rd percentile)
Pricing
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"0.105score per dollar
vs
Samsung S90FA QN42S90FAEXZA 42"0.060score per dollar
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55" offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 42 specs.
