Hisense 116U7SG vs LG OLED55B5PUA
Prices updated hourly. Check retailer for current availability.
Choosing between the Hisense 116U7SG and LG OLED55B5PUA? Both compete in the TV segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
Pricing for both models is currently unavailable. Check the retailer links below for current deals.
Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Hisense 116U7SG scores higher in form factor, room fit. The LG OLED55B5PUA leads in value, video quality, gaming performance, future-proofing. They score similarly in ease of use.
On the display side, the Hisense 116U7SG uses a LED panel while the LG OLED55B5PUA uses WOLED, and screen sizes differ at 116" vs 55". OLED panels produce perfect blacks by turning pixels off entirely. QD-OLED adds a quantum dot layer for wider color. VA panels offer better contrast than IPS but narrower viewing angles. Mini-LED is a backlight technology applied to LCD panels, offering thousands of dimming zones for improved contrast. Bigger isn't always better — it depends on viewing distance. THX recommends a 36-degree viewing angle; SMPTE suggests 30 degrees minimum. Our viewing distance calculator helps find the sweet spot.
The LG OLED55B5PUA holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Hisense 116U7SG may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the LG OLED55B5PUA is the stronger choice — it leads in 4 of 7 scored dimensions. The Hisense 116U7SG makes more sense if you prioritize the 2 dimensions where it leads.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Screen Size | 116" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | WOLED |
| Backlight Type | mini-LED | none |
| Native Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| HDR Formats | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG | |
| Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 120Hz |
| VRR | No | Yes |
| VRR Type | — | FreeSync+G-Sync |
| ALLM | No | Yes |
| Smart OS | Google TV | webOS |
| Speaker Config | — | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos (Speakers) | No | Yes |
| HDMI Total Ports | 3 | 4 |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 4 |
| eARC Port | Yes | Yes |
| VESA Pattern | 800x600 | 300x200 |
| Processor | — | α8 AI Processor 4K Gen2 |
| Model Year | — | — |
Key Differences
- Height (w/ Stand): Hisense 116U7SG at 2.39" vs LG OLED55B5PUA at 30.4"
- Depth (w/ Stand): Hisense 116U7SG at 0.76" vs LG OLED55B5PUA at 9.3"
- Width (w/ Stand): Hisense 116U7SG at 4.02" vs LG OLED55B5PUA at 48.3"
- Weight (w/o Stand): Hisense 116U7SG at 215.6lbs vs LG OLED55B5PUA at 31.5lbs
- Panel Type: Hisense 116U7SG at LED vs LG OLED55B5PUA at WOLED. OLED panels produce perfect blacks by turning pixels off entirely. QD-OLED adds a quantum dot layer for wider color. VA panels offer better contrast than IPS but narrower viewing angles. Mini-LED is a backlight technology applied to LCD panels, offering thousands of dimming zones for improved contrast.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Hisense 116U7SG if you want:
- + larger 116" screen for more immersive viewing
- + better refresh rate — 120 Hz provides noticeably smoother motion for sports and gaming
- + better native refresh rate
- + better depth (w/ stand)
Choose LG OLED55B5PUA if you want:
- + better hdmi total ports
- + better hdmi 2.1 ports — hDMI 2
- + lighter weight for easier placement
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Hisense 116U7SG and LG OLED55B5PUA compare to the rest of the field.
Best TV RankingsRelated Calculators
Specifications sourced from manufacturer datasheets and verified against retailer listings. Prices updated hourly from authorized retailers. Scoring uses our open methodology — products are never ranked, promoted, or suppressed based on affiliate commission rates.
Related Comparisons
CinemaConfig may receive compensation for purchases made at participating retailers linked on this site. This compensation does not affect what products or prices are displayed, or the order of prices listed. Learn more