LG C5 OLED 65" vs Samsung QN900F 65" 8K
The Verdict
The LG C5 OLED 65" and Samsung QN900F 65" 8K sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The LG C5 OLED 65" is the cheaper of the two at $1,400 versus $5,000, a difference of about $3,600. LG C5 OLED 65" stands out for 4k oled with perfect blacks, while Samsung QN900F 65" 8K is praised for 8k resolution with ai upscaling. 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 QN900F 65" 8K if…
- →8K resolution with AI upscaling
- →4000 nits peak brightness
- →NQ8 AI Gen3 processor
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 QN900F 65" 8K
Pros
- 8K resolution with AI upscaling
- 4000 nits peak brightness
- NQ8 AI Gen3 processor
- Wi-Fi 7 connectivity
- Infinity Screen near-bezel-less design
Cons
- $5000 starting price
- Very little native 8K content
- No Dolby Vision
- Heavy at 25.5 kg
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG C5 OLED 65" | Samsung QN900F 65" 8K |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300 |
| Weight | 18.9 kg | 25.5 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 60 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 9 | — |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10+, HLG |
| Size | 65 inches | 65 inches |
| Type | OLED evo | Neo QLED 8K |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 4000 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 25 | Tizen with Samsung Vision AI |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Bixby, Alexa |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α9 AI Gen8 | NQ8 AI Gen3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| USB ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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