LG C5 OLED 65" vs Samsung QN85D 55"
The Verdict
The LG C5 OLED 65" and Samsung QN85D 55" sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung QN85D 55" is the cheaper of the two at $1,299 versus $1,400, a difference of about $101. The LG C5 OLED 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. LG C5 OLED 65" stands out for 4k oled with perfect blacks, while Samsung QN85D 55" is praised for mini-led backlighting delivers strong contrast for a 55-inch at this price. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG C5 OLED 65" if…
- →4K OLED with perfect blacks
- →144Hz with NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium
- →0.1ms response time for gaming
Buy the Samsung QN85D 55" if…
- →Mini-LED backlighting delivers strong contrast for a 55-inch at this price
- →All four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K@120Hz for gaming
- →VRR and ALLM make it a solid choice for PS5 and Xbox Series X
Pros & Cons
LG C5 OLED 65"
Pros
- 4K OLED with perfect blacks
- 144Hz with NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium
- 0.1ms response time for gaming
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- 4x HDMI 2.1 ports
Cons
- $1400 is still premium for 65 inches
- Risk of burn-in with static content
- 40W speakers may need a soundbar
Samsung QN85D 55"
Pros
- Mini-LED backlighting delivers strong contrast for a 55-inch at this price
- All four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K@120Hz for gaming
- VRR and ALLM make it a solid choice for PS5 and Xbox Series X
- Anti-glare coating keeps the picture clean in bright environments
Cons
- Fewer Mini-LED dimming zones than the QN90D limits peak contrast performance
- No Dolby Atmos — Samsung's proprietary audio ecosystem only
- Tizen home screen includes ads and sponsored app rows
- The Lite processor shows its limits with complex 8K and AI upscaling scenes
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG C5 OLED 65" | Samsung QN85D 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 400mm |
| Weight | 18.9 kg | 46.7 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 48.4 x 31.5 x 11.2 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 40 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Speakers | — | 2.2.2ch Object Tracking Sound Lite |
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 9 | 9 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Quantum HDR 20x, HDR10+, HLG |
| Size | 65 inches | 55" |
| Type | OLED evo | Neo QLED Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 2000 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 25 | Tizen OS |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Bixby, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α9 AI Gen8 | Neural Quantum Processor 4K Lite |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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