LG G5 Series OLED83G5WUA 83"
Samsung UN32M4500BFXZA 32"
What Buyers Say
LG G5 Series OLED83G5WUA 83"
The LG G5 83" OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness even in bright rooms. Users praise its immersive size, sleek design, and effective glare control, with many calling it a significant upgrade over previous OLED models. However, a few reviewers note that the software can be buggy, with issues like a persistent "No Signal" message, and the TV's weight makes wall mounting difficult. The built-in sound is considered average, but overall, the TV is highly recommended for its visual performance.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness in bright rooms
- Immersive 83-inch size
- Sleek and elegant design
Cons
- Buggy software with "No Signal" issue
- Very heavy, difficult to wall mount
- Average built-in sound quality
- No stand included in the box
- Overwhelming software for non-tech users
Samsung UN32M4500BFXZA 32"
The Samsung 32" smart TV is praised for its vibrant colors, sharp picture, and lightweight design, offering great value at around $120-130. Most users find it easy to set up and enjoy the included Samsung Plus channels, though a few report issues with sound quality (robotic voices) and a defective remote. Setup can be clunky for some, especially when configuring streaming services, but overall satisfaction is high among verified buyers.
Pros
- Vibrant colors and sharp picture
- Lightweight and portable design
- Great value for money
- Easy setup for most users
- Included Samsung Plus channels
Cons
- Poor sound quality (robotic voices)
- Defective remote control reported
- Clunky setup for streaming services
- Scratches on TV upon arrival
- Outdated model (2017) for some
Scores
Specifications
| LG G5 Series OLED83G5WUA 83" | Samsung UN32M4500BFXZA 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 83" | 32" |
| Resolution | 4K★ | HD |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | LCD |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 1.77:1 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | — |
| Processor | Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen2 | Quad-Core Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | — |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | — |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | — |
| HLG | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ | — |
| VRR | G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), FreeSync (AMD Adaptive | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | — |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Miracast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.2 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | — |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 229W | 48W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | — |
| Annual Energy | 421 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 39.01 kg | 4.31 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG G5 Series OLED83G5WUA 83"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Samsung UN32M4500BFXZA 32"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average audio (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Samsung UN32M4500BFXZA 32" offers 5.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 19 of 40 specs.
