LG G5 OLED evo 65" vs Samsung S95C 65" (4K QD-OLED)
The Verdict
The LG G5 OLED evo 65" and Samsung S95C 65" (4K QD-OLED) sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. Both launched at roughly the same price ($2,600 vs $2,599), so cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor. 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 S95C 65" (4K QD-OLED) is praised for qd-oled delivers infinite contrast with the brightest oled colors available. 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 S95C 65" (4K QD-OLED) if…
- →QD-OLED delivers infinite contrast with the brightest OLED colors available
- →2000 nits peak brightness crushes traditional OLED TVs in lit rooms
- →Ultra-thin 0.4-inch panel is strikingly elegant wall-mounted
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 S95C 65" (4K QD-OLED)
Pros
- QD-OLED delivers infinite contrast with the brightest OLED colors available
- 2000 nits peak brightness crushes traditional OLED TVs in lit rooms
- Ultra-thin 0.4-inch panel is strikingly elegant wall-mounted
- 144Hz with VRR makes it one of the best gaming OLEDs
- 70W 4.2.2ch built-in audio system is best-in-class for a TV
Cons
- No Dolby Vision — Samsung uses HDR10+ exclusively
- Risk of OLED burn-in with static content like news tickers
- $2,599 is expensive despite QD-OLED performance gains
- One Connect box adds complexity to cable management
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG G5 OLED evo 65" | Samsung S95C 65" (4K QD-OLED) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 18.2 kg | 41.7 lbs |
| Dimensions | — | 56.8 x 32.5 x 0.4 inches |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 56.8 x 34.5 x 10.1 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 70 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Speakers | — | 4.2.2ch Object Tracking Sound Pro |
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 9 | 5 |
| 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 | 2000 |
| 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 6E |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| USB ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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