LG G5 OLED evo 65" vs Samsung The Frame 65" (2023)
The Verdict
The LG G5 OLED evo 65" and Samsung The Frame 65" (2023) sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung The Frame 65" (2023) is the cheaper of the two at $1,499 versus $2,600, a difference of about $1,101. The LG G5 OLED evo 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. LG G5 OLED evo 65" stands out for oled evo with mla for higher brightness (3000 nits), while Samsung The Frame 65" (2023) is praised for art mode displays artwork when off — blends into any room as wall decor. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG G5 OLED evo 65" if…
- →OLED evo with MLA for higher brightness (3000 nits)
- →Gallery design with flush wall mount included
- →144Hz with G-Sync and FreeSync Premium
Buy the Samsung The Frame 65" (2023) if…
- →Art Mode displays artwork when off — blends into any room as wall decor
- →Matte anti-reflection screen eliminates glare and reduces fingerprints
- →Customizable bezels match any interior style — looks like a picture frame
Pros & Cons
LG G5 OLED evo 65"
Pros
- OLED evo with MLA for higher brightness (3000 nits)
- Gallery design with flush wall mount included
- 144Hz with G-Sync and FreeSync Premium
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- α11 AI processor
Cons
- $2600 is premium over C5
- Wall-mount design means no stand included
- Risk of OLED burn-in
Samsung The Frame 65" (2023)
Pros
- Art Mode displays artwork when off — blends into any room as wall decor
- Matte anti-reflection screen eliminates glare and reduces fingerprints
- Customizable bezels match any interior style — looks like a picture frame
- One Connect box hides all cables for truly clean wall mounting
- 4K@120Hz with VRR keeps it relevant for gaming
Cons
- Picture quality trails Samsung's Neo QLED and OLED models at similar prices
- Art Store subscription ($6/mo) needed for the full artwork gallery
- 1000 nits brightness is average for HDR performance
- Contrast and black levels lag behind OLED and Mini-LED alternatives
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG G5 OLED evo 65" | Samsung The Frame 65" (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200 | 200 x 200mm |
| Weight | 18.2 kg | 47.6 lbs |
| Dimensions | — | 57.1 x 32.7 x 1.0 inches |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 57.1 x 35.6 x 7.7 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 40 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Speakers | — | 2.0ch |
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 9 | 10 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Quantum HDR, HDR10+, HLG |
| Size | 65 inches | 65" |
| Type | OLED evo MLA | QLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1000 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 25 | Tizen OS |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Bixby, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α11 AI | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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