LG C5 OLED 65" vs Samsung S95D 65"
The Verdict
The LG C5 OLED 65" and Samsung S95D 65" 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 $2,599, a difference of about $1,199. 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 S95D 65" is praised for matte anti-glare coating on an oled panel — best-in-class reflection handling. 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 S95D 65" if…
- →Matte anti-glare coating on an OLED panel — best-in-class reflection handling
- →QD-OLED achieves some of the highest color volume of any consumer display
- →144Hz panel with 1ms input lag is outstanding for PC and next-gen console gaming
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 S95D 65"
Pros
- Matte anti-glare coating on an OLED panel — best-in-class reflection handling
- QD-OLED achieves some of the highest color volume of any consumer display
- 144Hz panel with 1ms input lag is outstanding for PC and next-gen console gaming
- Thin, elegant design with a nearly bezel-free look
- All four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K@144Hz for future-proofed connectivity
Cons
- Premium $2,599 price is hard to justify over the LG C4 for most buyers
- Tizen OS shows ads and sponsored content on the home screen
- OLED is prone to permanent burn-in with static content over time
- No Dolby Vision — Samsung still uses only HDR10+ for HDR metadata
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG C5 OLED 65" | Samsung S95D 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 300mm |
| Weight | 18.9 kg | 55.1 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 57.0 x 35.9 x 10.9 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 60 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Speakers | — | 4.2.2ch Object Tracking Sound+ |
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 9 | 1 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Quantum HDR OLED+, HDR10+, HLG |
| Size | 65 inches | 65" |
| Type | OLED evo | QD-OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 144Hz |
| 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 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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