LG G5 OLED evo 65" vs Samsung S95D 65"
The Verdict
The LG G5 OLED evo 65" and Samsung S95D 65" 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 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 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 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 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 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 G5 OLED evo 65" | Samsung S95D 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200 | 400 x 300mm |
| Weight | 18.2 kg | 55.1 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 57.0 x 35.9 x 10.9 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 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 MLA | QD-OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 144Hz |
| 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 | 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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