A direct Samsung vs LG 55‑inch QLED price‑per‑inch comparison isn’t possible right now: no LG 55‑inch QLED TV is in our tracked listings. The only in‑stock 55‑inch QLED is the Samsung 55‑inch Q8F at $597.99, or $10.87 per inch. The cheapest LG 55‑inch OLED costs $754 ($13.71/in) — but that’s a different technology.
The Short Answer
The Samsung 55‑inch Q8F QLED is the only 55‑inch QLED TV with a price in our data, at $597.99 — $10.87 per inch. No LG 55‑inch QLED TV appears with a price, so a direct per‑inch comparison between the two brands at this specific size and technology simply does not exist. If you open the lens to LG’s OLED lineup, the cheapest 55‑inch LG OLED we track is the LG B4 (OLED55B4P) at $754 ($13.71/in), but that’s a completely different panel category.
Price Per Inch Breakdown
- Samsung 55‑inch Q8F QLED — Newegg — $597.99 / 55″ = $10.87 per inch
- LG 55‑inch QLED — no listing with a price in our dataset (May 7, 2026)
Because there is no LG QLED at 55 inches to compare against, the only per‑inch number we can verify is the Samsung Q8F. For context, the two least expensive LG 55‑inch OLED TVs we see are:
- LG 55″ B4 OLED (OLED55B4P) — $754 / 55 = $13.71 per inch
- LG 55″ B5 OLED (B5 Series) — $836 / 55 = $15.21 per inch
Those OLED panel options cost 26% to 40% more per inch than the Samsung QLED — but they aren’t QLED.
Same Size, Same Tier?
Both TVs would sit at the 55‑inch screen size, so the per‑inch math is straightforward. The problem is technology tier. Samsung’s Q8F is a QLED set; LG’s available 55‑inch TVs with advertised panel types in our listings are OLED, not QLED. This isn’t an apples‑to‑apples comparison, and without an LG QLED entry, we can’t isolate the QLED‑only per‑inch premium between the two brands.
What the Extra Cost Buys You
A comparison of extra features only makes sense when you have two products to measure. Right now, there’s no LG 55‑inch QLED counterpart, so we can’t itemize what an incremental cost would purchase — be it a brighter backlight, wider colour gamut, or a different smart platform.
When Each Makes Sense
- Choose the Samsung 55‑inch Q8F if you want a QLED TV at 55 inches that we can verify in‑stock, priced at $597.99 ($10.87/in). It’s the only option we can currently track.
- If you’re willing to move to OLED, the cheapest LG 55‑inch is the B4 at $754. That’s $156 more (a 26% higher per‑inch cost) but delivers an OLED panel instead of QLED.
Verdict
Samsung is the only brand with a priced 55‑inch QLED TV in our latest market scan. The Samsung Q8F comes in at $10.87 per inch ($597.99 via Newegg). Until an LG 55‑inch QLED listing surfaces with a real price, there is no Samsung‑vs‑LG QLED duel at this screen size. Price checked on May 7, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there no LG 55‑inch QLED TV price available?
Our tracking pulls from live retailer inventories. As of May 7, 2026, no 55‑inch LG QLED model appears with an in‑stock price. We don’t invent data — if a listing doesn’t show up, we won’t fabricate a number.
How does the Samsung Q8F’s $10.87 per inch compare to LG OLED prices?
The LG 55‑inch B4 OLED is $13.71 per inch, which is 26% higher ( ($13.71 – $10.87) / $10.87 ≈ 26.1% ). The B5 OLED is $15.21 per inch, a 40% premium. But remember, OLED and QLED are separate display technologies, so this isn’t a direct panel‑to‑panel matchup.
Will BuyPerUnit update this article when an LG 55‑inch QLED price appears?
Absolutely. We refresh our price data daily. The moment an LG 55‑inch QLED listing surfaces with a verified price, we’ll publish an updated price‑per‑inch figure and, if both brands have listings, a side‑by‑side comparison.
Are there any other 55‑inch QLED TVs from other brands cheaper than the Samsung Q8F?
No. Among all 55‑inch QLED TVs we track, the Samsung Q8F at $597.99 is the only one with a current price. Smaller QLED models from Hisense, TCL, and Vizio appear at a lower absolute cost (and lower price per inch), but they aren’t 55‑inch sets — a 55‑inch buyer needs 55‑inch numbers.