LG G5 OLED evo 65" vs Samsung QN900D 65" (8K)
The Verdict
The LG G5 OLED evo 65" and Samsung QN900D 65" (8K) sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The LG G5 OLED evo 65" is the cheaper of the two at $2,600 versus $4,999, a difference of about $2,399. The LG G5 OLED evo 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. LG G5 OLED evo 65" stands out for oled evo with mla for higher brightness (3000 nits), while Samsung QN900D 65" (8K) is praised for true 8k resolution with ai-powered upscaling for lower-resolution content. 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 G5 OLED evo 65" if…
- →OLED evo with MLA for higher brightness (3000 nits)
- →Gallery design with flush wall mount included
- →144Hz with G-Sync and FreeSync Premium
Buy the Samsung QN900D 65" (8K) if…
- →True 8K resolution with AI-powered upscaling for lower-resolution content
- →Mini-LED backlighting with thousands of dimming zones for stunning contrast
- →90W 6.2.4ch audio system with Dolby Atmos is best-in-class built-in sound
Pros & Cons
LG G5 OLED evo 65"
Pros
- OLED evo with MLA for higher brightness (3000 nits)
- Gallery design with flush wall mount included
- 144Hz with G-Sync and FreeSync Premium
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- α11 AI processor
Cons
- $2600 is premium over C5
- Wall-mount design means no stand included
- Risk of OLED burn-in
Samsung QN900D 65" (8K)
Pros
- True 8K resolution with AI-powered upscaling for lower-resolution content
- Mini-LED backlighting with thousands of dimming zones for stunning contrast
- 90W 6.2.4ch audio system with Dolby Atmos is best-in-class built-in sound
- 8K@120Hz via HDMI 2.1 future-proofs for next-gen content
- Infinity Screen design with near-zero bezels
Cons
- Extremely expensive at $4,999 for very limited 8K content
- Tizen OS still shows ads on the home screen
- Massive and heavy — requires sturdy mounting
- No Dolby Vision support — Samsung uses HDR10+ exclusively
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG G5 OLED evo 65" | Samsung QN900D 65" (8K) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200 | 400 x 400mm |
| Weight | 18.2 kg | 61.7 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 57.1 x 36.8 x 12.7 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 90 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Speakers | — | 6.2.4ch Object Tracking Sound Pro |
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 9 | 5 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Quantum HDR 64x, HDR10+, HLG |
| Size | 65 inches | 65" |
| Type | OLED evo MLA | Neo QLED Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 7680 x 4320 (8K) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz (8K@120Hz) |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 4000 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 25 | Tizen OS |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Bixby, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α11 AI | Neural Quantum Processor 8K |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| USB ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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