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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and mostly watch TV shows, news, or use the TV in bright rooms, the Samsung N5300 could be a suitable choice due to its cost and fair performance in well-lit environments. However, if you're willing to invest more for superior picture quality, particularly for movies and gaming in darker rooms, the LG A1 OLED is likely to be a better fit; it offers excellent performance for these uses and wider viewing angles, at the cost of fair performance in bright rooms. Keep in mind, the Samsung will struggle with contrast and is not recommended for dark room viewing, whereas the LG offers best in class contrast and black levels suitable for dark rooms but may reflect some light in bright environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG A1 (OLED)
- Very good for dark room
- Good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Samsung N5300 (LCD)
- The Samsung N5300 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG A1 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.2
5.6
10.00/10
CONTRAST
5.102564103/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.5/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
ADS / IPS
The LG A1 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.9
5.3
10.00/10
CONTRAST
5.102564103/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.
Sports
8.0
6.7
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
7.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
4.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
7.0
4.9
9.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
4.3/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
7.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is good for gaming, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
5.7
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.5/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
9.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.4
5.6
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
6.6
5.7
8.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.1/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is only fair for bright room, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$1,300
$250
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG A1 (OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the Samsung N5300 (LCD) costs $250.
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How the LG A1 (OLED) and the Samsung N5300 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG A1 (OLED) | Samsung N5300 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $250 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | June 1, 2018 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED48A1 | UN40N5300 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 48" | 40" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 1080P | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 0 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 24.3" x 42.2" x 1.8" | 20.9" x 36.3" x 2.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 26.7" x 42.2" | 21.8" x 36.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 33.1 lbs | 15.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 8 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | No | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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About LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
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