Philips OLED809 55"
- + Infinite contrast ratio (OLED)
- + Smart platform with all streaming apps
THE VERDICT
B4 OLED 55" is the stronger buy for most people because it combines the broader spec lead with a more defensible price. OLED809 55" is not a bad pick, but it only makes more sense if its narrower strengths line up exactly with your workload.
CRITERIA BREAKDOWN
Price Positioning
B4 OLED 55" is the easier buy if your goal is maximum value efficiency in this segment.
Overall Score
B4 OLED 55" carries the stronger OverLKD score and therefore the broader all-round recommendation.
Size
Both products are close enough on size that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
Panel
Both products are close enough on panel that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
Resolution
Both products are close enough on resolution that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
Refresh Rate
OLED809 55" leads on refresh rate based on the harder spec line.
THE BIG DIFFERENCES
- B4 OLED 55" wins the value argument while keeping the gap to OLED809 55" within the same budget segment.
- B4 OLED 55" leads on the more complete spec sheet.
- OLED809 55" still has a case if you care more about refresh rate than balanced value.
| SPEC | LG B4 OLED 55" | Philips OLED809 55" | READOUT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 55" | 55" | Both products are close enough on size that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Panel | OLED | OLED | Both products are close enough on panel that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Resolution | 4K 3840x2160 | 4K 3840x2160 | Both products are close enough on resolution that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz | OLED809 55" leads on refresh rate based on the harder spec line. |
| HDR Format | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | Both products are close enough on hdr format that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Smart Platform | webOS 24 | Google TV | Both products are close enough on smart platform that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Gaming | HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM | HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM | Both products are close enough on gaming that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| SPECIFICATIONS | BEST OVERALL LG B4 OLED 55" | EXCELLENT ALTERNATIVE Philips OLED809 55" |
|---|---|---|
| ACTION | View on Amazon ↗ | View on Amazon ↗ |
| OVERLKD SCORE | 49/100 | 50/100 |
| SIZE | 55" | 55" |
| PANEL | OLED | OLED |
| RESOLUTION | 4K 3840x2160 | 4K 3840x2160 |
| REFRESH RATE | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| HDR FORMAT | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG |
| SMART PLATFORM | webOS 24 | Google TV |
| GAMING | HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM | HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM |
BUYING TAKEAWAY
If you want the shortest answer: buy B4 OLED 55" unless OLED809 55"'s specific advantage is exactly what you need.
Winner: LG B4 OLED 55"