Between the B5 OLED 65 and OLED+959 65, the B5 OLED 65 comes out ahead in hdmi 2.1 ports, while the OLED+959 65 wins on peak brightness and smart os. Overall, the B5 OLED 65 scores 57.9 and the OLED+959 65 scores 69.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The OLED+959 65 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.6 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 B5 OLED 65 if you care most about hdmi 2.1 ports. The biggest gaps in its favor are hdmi 2.1 ports.
Pick the OLED+959 65 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are peak brightness, smart os.
Both ship with comparable screen size, panel type, refresh rate, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the OLED+959 65 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why LG - B5 OLED 65 wins
- ▲HDMI 2.1 ports — 2.00 more. 4 vs 2.
Why Philips - OLED+959 65 wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 300.00% more. 3000 nits vs 750 nits.
- ▲Smart OS: Google TV (vs webOS).
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | LG - B5 OLED 65 | Philips - OLED+959 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 65 " | 65 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | OLED | OLED |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 750 nits | 3000 nitslead |
HDR & Smart
| Spec | LG - B5 OLED 65 | Philips - OLED+959 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Visionⓘ | true | true |
| HDR10+ⓘ | false | truelead |
| Smart OS | webOS | Google TVlead |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
Gaming
| Spec | LG - B5 OLED 65 | Philips - OLED+959 65 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 portsⓘ | 4lead | 2 |
| VRRⓘ | true | true |
| ALLM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which is brighter, B5 OLED 65 or OLED+959 65?+
OLED+959 65 peaks at 3000 nits vs 750 nits.
Which is better for gaming, B5 OLED 65 or OLED+959 65?+
B5 OLED 65 offers 120Hz refresh and 4 HDMI 2.1 ports.
Does B5 OLED 65 or OLED+959 65 support Dolby Vision?+
Both support Dolby Vision.
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