Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | LG - C5 OLED 55 | Samsung - The Frame (2024) 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Peak brightness | 1300 nits | 500 nits |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen size | 55 " | 65 " |
| Dolby Vision | true | false |
| Panel type | OLED | QLED |
| Smart OS | webOS | Tizen |
Between the C5 OLED 55 and The Frame (2024) 65, the C5 OLED 55 comes out ahead in peak brightness / refresh rate, while the The Frame (2024) 65 wins on screen size. Overall, the C5 OLED 55 scores 66.8 and the The Frame (2024) 65 scores 58.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The C5 OLED 55 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.7 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the C5 OLED 55 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are peak brightness, refresh rate, dolby vision, among others. The single most decisive one: Peak brightness — 160.00% more. 1300 nits vs 500 nits.
Pick the The Frame (2024) 65 if you care most about screen size. Its strongest claims are screen size. The single most decisive one: Screen size — 18.18% more. 65 " vs 55 ".
Both ship with comparable hdmi 2.1 ports, vrr, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the C5 OLED 55 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: LG - C5 OLED 55 or Samsung - The Frame (2024) 65?
LG - C5 OLED 55 leads the current Mars Score by 8.7 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, panel type, refresh rate against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose LG - C5 OLED 55 if…
LG - C5 OLED 55 has the measurable edge on peak brightness nits, refresh rate hz, has dolby vision.
Choose Samsung - The Frame (2024) 65 if…
Samsung - The Frame (2024) 65 has the measurable edge on screen size in.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why LG - C5 OLED 55 wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 160.00% more. 1300 nits vs 500 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Has Dolby Vision.
- ▲Panel type: OLED (vs QLED).
- ▲Smart OS: webOS (vs Tizen).
Why Samsung - The Frame (2024) 65 wins
- ▲Screen size — 18.18% more. 65 " vs 55 ".
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | LG - C5 OLED 55 | Samsung - The Frame (2024) 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 55 " | 65 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | OLEDlead | QLED |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1300 nitslead | 500 nits |
HDR & Smart
| Spec | LG - C5 OLED 55 | Samsung - The Frame (2024) 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Visionⓘ | truelead | false |
| HDR10+ⓘ | false | truelead |
| Smart OS | webOSlead | Tizen |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
Gaming
| Spec | LG - C5 OLED 55 | Samsung - The Frame (2024) 65 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 portsⓘ | 4 | 4 |
| VRRⓘ | true | true |
| ALLM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which is brighter, C5 OLED 55 or The Frame (2024) 65?+
C5 OLED 55 peaks at 1300 nits vs 500 nits.
Which is better for gaming, C5 OLED 55 or The Frame (2024) 65?+
C5 OLED 55 offers 144Hz refresh and 4 HDMI 2.1 ports.
Does C5 OLED 55 or The Frame (2024) 65 support Dolby Vision?+
C5 OLED 55 supports Dolby Vision; The Frame (2024) 65 does not.