LG G5 OLED evo 65" vs Samsung S90C 65" (4K OLED)
The Verdict
The LG G5 OLED evo 65" and Samsung S90C 65" (4K OLED) sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung S90C 65" (4K OLED) is the cheaper of the two at $1,999 versus $2,600, a difference of about $601. 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 S90C 65" (4K OLED) is praised for 65-inch qd-oled at $1,999 undercuts lg c3 oled while being brighter. 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 S90C 65" (4K OLED) if…
- →65-inch QD-OLED at $1,999 undercuts LG C3 OLED while being brighter
- →Wider color gamut and higher brightness than traditional WOLED panels
- →Infinite contrast with no light bleed or blooming
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 S90C 65" (4K OLED)
Pros
- 65-inch QD-OLED at $1,999 undercuts LG C3 OLED while being brighter
- Wider color gamut and higher brightness than traditional WOLED panels
- Infinite contrast with no light bleed or blooming
- Excellent for gaming with 4K@144Hz, VRR, and low input lag
- Anti-glare coating reduces reflections in bright rooms
Cons
- No Dolby Vision — HDR10+ only
- 40W speakers are underwhelming for a $2,000 TV — needs a soundbar
- Potential OLED burn-in risk with static content
- Wi-Fi 5 on a premium 2023 TV feels like a cost-cutting measure
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG G5 OLED evo 65" | Samsung S90C 65" (4K OLED) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 18.2 kg | 40.6 lbs |
| Dimensions | — | 56.8 x 32.5 x 0.5 inches |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 56.8 x 34.5 x 10.1 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 40 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Speakers | — | 2.1ch |
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 9 | 6 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Quantum HDR OLED, HDR10+, HLG |
| Size | 65 inches | 65" |
| Type | OLED evo MLA | QD-OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz (144Hz via Game Mode) |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1500 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 25 | Tizen OS |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Bixby, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α11 AI | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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