Best For
Best for Gaming
LG OLED55C55LA
Better Smart Features
LG OLED55C55LA
Best Home Theater Experience
LG OLED55C55LA
Best Value
LG OLED55C5ELB
Best Future-Proof Connectivity
LG OLED55C55LA
The LG OLED55C55LA and LG OLED55C5ELB are two premium 55-inch OLED TVs that deliver excellent picture quality, deep blacks, and flagship gaming performance. Both models feature a 120Hz OLED panel, Dolby Vision, HDMI 2.1 support, VRR up to 144Hz, and LG’s latest α9 AI Processor Gen8. In everyday use, the viewing experience is nearly identical, whether you are streaming movies, gaming on a PS5, or watching sports. However, there are a few subtle differences in connectivity, smart features, and long-term software support that may influence which model is the better buy for your setup and budget.
Verdict
For most buyers, the LG OLED55C55LA is the stronger overall choice thanks to its clearer long-term security update support, WiSA readiness, and slightly broader smart ecosystem compatibility. It is especially appealing for gamers and home theater users who want maximum future-proofing. The LG OLED55C5ELB still delivers nearly identical OLED performance and gaming features, making it a great alternative if available at a lower price. If pricing is close, the OLED55C55LA is the safer premium pick.
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| Model No |
OLED55C55LA |
OLED55C5ELB |
| TV Type |
Smart TV |
Smart TV |
| Screen Size |
55 Inch (139 cm) |
55 Inch (139 cm) |
| Resolution |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
| Motion Rate |
120 Hz |
120 Hz |
| Viewing Angle |
178°/178° |
178°/178° |
| USB |
| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, AC4, AC3, EAC3, AAC, MP2, PCM, WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MKV, DivX, MP4, AVI, ASF, MOV, FLV |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, PNG, BMP |
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| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, AC4, AC3, EAC3, AAC, MP2, PCM, WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MKV, DivX, MP4, AVI, ASF, MOV, FLV |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, PNG, BMP |
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| Video |
| Backlight |
: 4K UHD OLED |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision |
: Yes |
| AI Picture Pro |
: Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode™ |
: Yes |
| AI Brightness Control |
: Yes |
| Quick Media Switching ( QMS ) |
: Yes |
| OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro |
: Yes |
| Wide Color Gamut |
: OLED Colour |
| Motion |
: OLED Motion |
| Dimming Technology |
: Pixel Dimming |
| AI Genre Selection |
: Yes ( SDR / HDR ) |
| Picture Processor |
: α9 AI Processor 4K Gen8 |
| AI Upscaling |
: α9 AI Super Upscaling 4K |
| Refresh Rate |
: 120Hz Native ( VRR 144Hz ) |
| High Frame Rate ( HFR ) |
: 4K 120 Fps ( HDMI, RF, USB ) |
| Picture Mode |
: 10 Modes ( Personalized Picture Wizard, Vivid, Standard, Eco, Cinema, Sports, Game, Filmmaker, ( ISF ) Expert ( Bright Room ), ( ISF ) Expert ( Dark Room )) |
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| Backlight |
: 4K UHD OLED |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision |
: Yes |
| AI Picture Pro |
: Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode™ |
: Yes |
| AI Brightness Control |
: Yes |
| Quick Media Switching ( QMS ) |
: Yes |
| OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro |
: Yes |
| Wide Color Gamut |
: OLED Colour |
| Motion |
: OLED Motion |
| Dimming Technology |
: Pixel Dimming |
| AI Genre Selection |
: Yes ( SDR / HDR ) |
| Picture Processor |
: α9 AI Processor 4K Gen8 |
| AI Upscaling |
: α9 AI Super Upscaling 4K |
| Refresh Rate |
: 120Hz Native ( VRR 144Hz ) |
| High Frame Rate ( HFR ) |
: 4K 120 Fps ( HDMI, RF, USB ) |
| Picture Mode |
: 10 Modes ( Personalized Picture Wizard, Vivid, Standard, Eco, Cinema, Sports, Game, Filmmaker, ( ISF ) Expert ( Bright Room ), ( ISF ) Expert ( Dark Room )) |
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| Audio |
| Audio Output ( RMS ) |
: 40 W |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| LG Sound Sync |
: Yes |
| WOW Orchestra |
: Yes |
| AI Acoustic Tuning |
: Yes |
| Sound Mode Share |
: Yes |
| Simultaneous Audio Output |
: Yes |
| Speaker System |
: 2.2 Channel |
| Speaker Direction |
: Down Firing |
| Bluetooth Surround Ready |
: Yes ( 2 Way Playback ) |
| WiSA Ready |
: Yes ( Up To 2.1 Channel ) |
| Clear Voice Pro |
: Yes ( AI Voice Remastering ) |
| AI Sound |
: α9 AI Sound Pro ( Virtual 11.1.2 Up-Mix ) |
| Audio Codec |
: AC4, AC3 ( Dolby Digital ), EAC3, HE-AAC, AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA, apt-X ( Refer To Manual ) |
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| Audio Output ( RMS ) |
: 40 W |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| LG Sound Sync |
: Yes |
| WOW Orchestra |
: Yes |
| AI Acoustic Tuning |
: Yes |
| Sound Mode Share |
: Yes |
| Simultaneous Audio Output |
: Yes |
| Speaker System |
: 2.2 Channel |
| Speaker Direction |
: Down Firing |
| Bluetooth Surround Ready |
: Yes ( 2 Way Playback ) |
| Clear Voice Pro |
: Yes ( AI Voice Remastering ) |
| AI Sound |
: α9 AI Sound Pro ( Virtual 11.1.2 Up-Mix ) |
| Audio Codec |
: AC4, AC3 ( Dolby Digital ), EAC3, HE-AAC, AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA, apt-X ( Refer To Manual ) |
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| Connectivity Options |
| HDMI 2.1 |
: 4ea ( Supports 4K 120Hz, eARC, VRR, ALLM, QMS ( 4 Port )) |
| USB 2.0 |
: 3ea |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: 1ea |
| RF Input ( Antenna / Cable ) |
: 2ea |
| Optical Digital Audio Out ( SPDIF ) |
: 1ea |
| Wi-Fi 6 |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth 5.3 |
: Yes |
| Simplink ( HDMI CEC ) |
: Yes |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel |
: eARC ( HDMI 2 ) |
| CI Slot |
: 1ea ( Except For UK,Ireland ) |
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| HDMI 2.1 |
: 4ea ( Supports 4K 120Hz, eARC, VRR, ALLM, QMS ( 4 Port )) |
| USB 2.0 |
: 3ea |
| CI Slot |
: 1ea |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: 1ea |
| RF Input ( Antenna / Cable ) |
: 2ea |
| Optical Digital Audio Out ( SPDIF ) |
: 1ea |
| Wi-Fi 6 |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth 5.3 |
: Yes |
| Simplink ( HDMI CEC ) |
: Yes |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel |
: eARC ( HDMI 2 ) |
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| Smart TV Features |
| Operating System |
: WebOS 25 Smart TV |
| Voice ID |
: Yes |
| Multi View |
: Yes |
| Home Hub |
: Yes |
| AI Chatbot |
: Yes |
| Google Cast |
: Yes |
| LG Channels |
: Yes |
| Always Ready |
: Yes |
| Full Web Browser |
: Yes |
| Google Home, Hub |
: Yes |
| Works With Apple Home |
: Yes |
| USB Camera Compatible |
: Yes |
| Works With Apple Airplay |
: Yes |
| Hands-Free Voice Control |
: Yes |
| Intelligent Voice Recognition |
: Yes |
| Magic Remote Control |
: Built-In |
| The Security Update Is Supported Until |
: 31/12/2029 |
| Smartphone Remote App |
: Yes ( LG ThinQ ) |
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| Operating System |
: WebOS 25 Smart TV |
| Voice ID |
: Yes |
| Multi View |
: Yes |
| Home Hub |
: Yes |
| AI Chatbot |
: Yes |
| Google Cast |
: Yes |
| LG Channels |
: Yes |
| Always Ready |
: Yes |
| Full Web Browser |
: Yes |
| Google Home, Hub |
: Yes |
| Works With Apple Home |
: Yes |
| USB Camera Compatible |
: Yes |
| Works With Apple Airplay2 |
: Yes |
| Hands-Free Voice Control |
: Yes |
| Intelligent Voice Recognition |
: Yes |
| Magic Remote Control |
: Built-In |
| Smartphone Remote App |
: Yes ( LG ThinQ ) |
| The Security Update Is Supported Until |
: Definable Spec Only in LG.COM |
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| Other Features |
| Design |
: Ultra Slim Design |
| Gray Scale |
: Yes |
| Invert Colors |
: Yes |
| High Contrast |
: Yes |
| Analog TV Reception |
: Yes |
| Digital TV Reception |
: DVB-T2/T ( Terrestrial ), DVB-C ( Cable ), DVB-S2/S ( Satellite ) |
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| Design |
: Ultra Slim Design |
| Gray Scale |
: Yes |
| Invert Colors |
: Yes |
| High Contrast |
: Yes |
| Analog TV Reception |
: Yes |
| Digital TV Reception |
: DVB-T2/T ( Terrestrial ), DVB-C ( Cable ), DVB-S2/S ( Satellite ) |
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| General Details |
| Power Supply |
: AC 100~240V 50-60Hz |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: Under 0.5 W |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 14.1 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 16.0 Kg |
| Packaging Weight |
: 21.3 Kg |
| VESA Mounting |
: 300 mm X 200 mm |
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| Power Supply |
: AC 100~240V 50-60Hz |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: Under 0.5 W |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 14.1 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 16.0 Kg |
| Packaging Weight |
: 21.3 Kg |
| VESA Mounting |
: 300 mm X 200 mm |
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| Supplied Accessories |
| Remote Control |
: Magic Remote MR25GA, MR25GB ( UK, Italy ) |
| Power Cable |
: Yes ( TV Attached ) |
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| Remote Control |
: Magic Remote MR25GB |
| Power Cable |
: Yes ( TV Attached ) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which product is better for gaming?
Both TVs are excellent for gaming with HDMI 2.1, VRR up to 144Hz, G-Sync, FreeSync, and Dolby Vision gaming support. The LG OLED55C55LA has a slight edge due to its additional WiSA compatibility and clearer software support timeline.
Does Product 1 support Dolby Atmos?
Yes, the LG OLED55C55LA supports Dolby Atmos along with AI Sound Pro and WOW Orchestra for an enhanced surround sound experience.
Is there any major picture quality difference between these TVs?
No, both TVs use similar OLED panels with 4K resolution, Dolby Vision, HDR10, and the α9 AI Processor 4K Gen8, so picture quality is almost identical.
Which TV is better for movies and OTT streaming?
The LG OLED55C55LA is slightly better for movie lovers because of its broader smart ecosystem support and advanced audio compatibility features.
Do both TVs support HDMI 2.1 features?
Yes, both models include four HDMI 2.1 ports with support for 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM, and eARC.
Which model offers better value for money?
If you can get the LG OLED55C5ELB at a noticeably lower price, it offers excellent value because most core display and gaming features are the same as the OLED55C55LA.
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