As of May 2026, only Samsung has a tracked 50‑inch 4K TV, the QN50Q8FAAFXZA QLED bundle at $37.60 per inch. For reference, the cheapest 50‑inch TV overall is a VIZIO QLED at $3.88 per inch—just over one‑tenth of Samsung’s figure.
The Short Answer
Samsung wins by default. Our live listings for May 4, 2026 contain exactly one 50‑inch 4K TV from Samsung or LG: the Samsung QN50Q8FAAFXZA QLED bundle at Newegg. Priced at $1,879.99 for a 50″ screen, it works out to $37.60 per inch ($1,879.99 ÷ 50). LG has zero 50‑inch 4K models in the tracked data, so no direct per‑inch comparison can be made. In the absence of any LG option, Samsung’s QN50Q8FAAFXZA is the cheapest—and only—50‑inch choice between the two brands.
Price Per Inch Breakdown
| Product | Price | Screen Size | Retailer | $/Inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50″ QLED + Soundbar | $1,879.99 | 50″ | Newegg | $37.60 |
- Samsung QN50Q8FAAFXZA: $1,879.99 ÷ 50 = $37.60 per inch
- LG: No 50‑inch 4K TV is in stock across our tracked stores; the nearest LG TVs are a 42″ OLED at $749.95 ($17.86/inch) and a 65″ QNED evo AI Mini LED TV at $599.99 ($9.23/inch). Neither matches the 50‑inch screen size, so none can serve as a per‑inch rival.
Because only one 50‑inch product exists, there is no percentage gap to calculate—Samsung simply represents 100% of the options at this size.
Same Size, Same Tier?
No. A true 50‑inch, 4K comparison is impossible in May 2026. Samsung’s QN50Q8FAAFXZA is a 50‑inch QLED 4K TV bundled with a Samsung HW‑Q990F soundbar. LG’s live catalog skips 50 inches entirely. The closest LG match in screen size is the 42‑inch OLED C5 ($749.95 at Amazon, $17.86/inch), but a 42″ OLED is a fundamentally different display tier, panel technology, and viewing experience than a 50″ QLED bundle. The 65‑inch LG QNED evo AI Mini LED ($599.99, $9.23/inch) is not a 50‑inch set either. Until LG adds a 50‑inch 4K model to our tracking, a like‑for‑like size‑matched contest cannot be run.
What the Extra Cost Buys You
With only one product to dissect, the question shifts to what Samsung’s $37.60 per inch delivers:
- Bundle inclusion: The QN50Q8FAAFXZA comes with a Samsung HW‑Q990F 11.1.4‑channel soundbar and subwoofer, effectively a full audio upgrade inside the listed price.
- QLED 4K with AI processing: Samsung’s listing confirms QLED panel, 4K resolution, and Vision AI picture processing. No additional specs (HDR standard, refresh rate, HDMI version) are stated in the listing, so they cannot be claimed.
- Warranty: Standard manufacturer coverage; specific warranty length is not quoted in the retailer listing, so we omit a number.
If LG had a 50‑inch 4K model, the extra cost comparison would be about the soundbar inclusion vs. whatever LG offered. Since only the Samsung exists, the premium over a basic 50‑inch LED ($3.28–$3.90 per inch in our data) has to be weighed against the integrated soundbar and QLED panel.
When Each Makes Sense
- Choose Samsung QN50Q8FAAFXZA if you need a 50‑inch size, require a Samsung TV, and value the included HW‑Q990F soundbar. The $37.60 per inch is the price of being the only tracked Samsung/LG option at this screen size.
- Look elsewhere if a 50‑inch LG 4K TV is a must—as of May 2026, none are tracked by our systems. The floor for any 50‑inch 4K TV is the VIZIO VQD50M QLED at $194 ÷ 50 = $3.88 per inch (see VIZIO 50‑inch QLED listings →), which shows what a non‑bundle, no‑soundbar QLED can cost.
Verdict
Samsung is the only 50‑inch 4K TV brand among Samsung and LG in our May 4, 2026 tracking. The QN50Q8FAAFXZA QLED bundle at $1,879.99 ($37.60/inch) wins by default. Price checked on 2026‑05‑04. If you must have a 50‑inch Samsung 4K TV, it is the sole route; if 50 inches is flexible, LG’s per‑inch floor drops to $9.23 with the 65″ QNED evo AI Mini LED, and non‑Samsung/LG 50‑inch models fall under $4 per inch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which brand offers the lower price‑per‑inch for a 50‑inch 4K TV in May 2026?
Samsung. Our live data records only one 50‑inch 4K TV from the two brands: the Samsung QN50Q8FAAFXZA QLED bundle at $1,879.99, equaling $37.60 per inch. There are zero LG 50‑inch 4K TVs in stock, so Samsung is automatically the cheaper per inch—and the only choice.
Is there an LG 50‑inch 4K TV available?
No, our May 2026 tracking shows zero LG 50‑inch models. The closest LG 4K TVs are a 42‑inch OLED (OLED42C5PUA, $749.95 at Amazon—$17.86 per inch) and a 65‑inch QNED evo AI Mini LED (65QNED85AUA, $599.99 at Amazon—$9.23 per inch). Neither is a 50‑inch model, and neither matches the Samsung QN50Q8FAAFXZA’s screen size.
How does Samsung’s 50‑inch price compare to the cheapest 50‑inch 4K TV overall?
The overall cheapest 50‑inch 4K TV we track is the VIZIO VQD50M QLED at $194 ($3.88 per inch). Samsung’s $37.60 per inch is more than 9× higher, largely because the Samsung price includes a premium 11.1.4‑channel soundbar. The non‑bundle 50‑inch QLED floor is under $4 per inch, making Samsung’s bundle an outlier in $/inch terms.
Why is Samsung’s 50‑inch so much more expensive per inch than a 65‑inch LG?
The Samsung 50‑inch listing is a QLED TV + soundbar bundle priced at $1,879.99, while LG’s cheapest tracked 4K TV—the 65‑inch 65QNED85AUA Mini LED—costs $599.99 alone ($9.23 per inch). The two products differ in screen size, bundled accessories, and backlight technology; they aren’t directly comparable. The price gap ($1,879.99 vs. $599.99) underscores that the Samsung offering includes a substantial audio component absent from the 65‑inch LG set.