Head to head

LG C4 OLED evo TV vs Samsung Q90C QLED TV

Samsung Q90C QLED TV leads 2 to 1 on the 3 rankable specs. Most of the 28 attributes tracked here are descriptive rather than numeric.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Panel type: LG C4 lists WOLED evo (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung Q90C lists Mini-LED QLED (VA) (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).
Peak brightness (HDR): LG C4 lists ~1,000–1,150 nits HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet); Samsung Q90C lists ~1,500–2,000 nits HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
Contrast: LG C4 lists Infinite (per-pixel) (our summary); Samsung Q90C lists Very high (local-dimmed LED, not infinite) (our summary).
Local dimming: LG C4 lists Per-pixel (self-emissive) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung Q90C lists Quantum Mini LED full-array (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).
Viewing angle: LG C4 lists Excellent (our summary); Samsung Q90C lists Wide (Ultra Viewing Angle layer) (our summary).

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

LG C4 OLED evo TV

$1,7991 spec win

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Samsung Q90C QLED TV

$1,7992 spec wins

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Buying for

Every rankable spec counts once. Pick a lens to score only what matters for your tv.

Straight answer

Overall: 1 to 2

Buy the Samsung Q90C.

Leads 2 of 3 rankable overall specs; LG C4 takes 1.
Peak brightness (HDR): ~1,500–2,000 nits HDR vs ~1,000–1,150 nits HDR
Thickness: ~26 mm vs ~45 mm
Same list price, so the spec lead is the whole story.

1 LG C43 rankable of 28 specsSamsung Q90C 2

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

Burn-in riskrow
Static news tickers, game HUDs and desktop use can leave permanent marks over the years.
Trips:LG C4 · Yes (OLED care suite included)Clear:Samsung Q90C · None (LED)

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

2 of 3 differ

Panel type≠

WOLED evo

Samsung

Mini-LED QLED (VA)

Peak brightness (HDR)

~1,000–1,150 nits HDR

Samsung

~1,500–2,000 nits HDR

HDMI 2.1 portssame

Samsung

Living Room Space & Placement Check

Real-world physical measurements for credenza width, soundbar clearance, and wall mounting.

Ergonomic & Spatial Check

TV Stand & Table Footprint

Check your media console width before buying wide-foot models.

Standard pedestal or dual-foot support

Samsung

Heavy center pedestal stand (fits narrow 16"–24" media consoles)

Soundbar Clearance

Low bezel clearance may cause soundbars to block screen bottom or remote sensor.

Standard clearance

Samsung

3.0 in clearance above pedestal (fits most soundbars)

Wall Mount Profile & Depth

Standard VESA wall depth

Samsung

1.0 in NeoSlim uniform chassis depth

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

LG: What to watch for

Software / Apps
Smart TV interface runs sponsored ads and banner recommendations.
Like most modern smart TV platforms, the home menu highlights suggested streaming content and sponsored banner placement out of the box.
Ergonomics
Thin integrated TV speakers lack low-end bass punch.
Ultra-thin modern chassis leave minimal acoustic chamber depth, making a dedicated soundbar or audio system virtually mandatory for movie dialogues.

Samsung: What to watch for

Software / Apps
Lack of Dolby Vision HDR format support.
Samsung refuses to license Dolby Vision, falling back to standard HDR10 on Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV+ streams.
Hardware Quirk
Rainbow horizontal flare streaks under intense direct side lighting.
The wide viewing angle anti-reflective optical layer can stretch pinpoint lamp reflections into horizontal rainbow bands across the panel.

LG C4$1,7991 win

Samsung Q90C$1,7992 wins

Picture Processing Gaming Audio Smart TV Design Ownership

20 of 28 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Picture

leads 1-0

Picture specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung Q90C QLED TV.
Panel type	WOLED evo	Mini-LED QLED (VA)
Screen size	65 inches	65 inches
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Native refresh rate	120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC)	120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC)
Peak brightness (HDR)Not on the official sheet	~1,000–1,150 nits HDR	~1,500–2,000 nits HDR (wins this row: higher)
ContrastOur summary	Infinite (per-pixel)	Very high (local-dimmed LED, not infinite)
Local dimming	Per-pixel (self-emissive)	Quantum Mini LED full-array
Viewing angleOur summary	Excellent	Wide (Ultra Viewing Angle layer)
Screen finish	Glossy with anti-reflective coating	Matte anti-glare
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG (no Dolby Vision)

Processing

3 differences

Processing specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung Q90C QLED TV.
Processor	α9 AI Processor 4K Gen7	Neural Quantum Processor 4K
Motion handlingOur summary	Instant OLED response time	Strong; LED pixel response slower than OLED
Upscaling	AI Super Upscaling 4K	AI 4K upscaling

Gaming

leads 1-0

Gaming specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung Q90C QLED TV.
HDMI 2.1 ports	4	4
4K 120Hz	Yes	Yes
VRR	Yes (G-Sync, FreeSync Premium)	Yes (FreeSync Premium Pro)
Auto low latency (ALLM)	Yes	Yes
Input lag (4K 120, game mode)Not on the official sheet	~5.5 ms (wins this row: lower)	~10 ms
G-Sync / FreeSync	NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync	FreeSync Premium Pro

Audio

2 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung Q90C QLED TV.
Speakers	2.2 channel, 40W	Object Tracking Sound+, 60W
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes (passthrough / object tracking)
eARC	Yes	Yes

Smart TV

2 differences

Smart TV specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung Q90C QLED TV.
Operating system	webOS 24	Tizen
Voice assistants	ThinQ, Alexa, Google Assistant	Bixby, Alexa, Google Assistant

Design

leads 1-0

Design specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung Q90C QLED TV.
ThicknessNot on the official sheet	~45 mm (thickest point)	~26 mm (wins this row: lower)
Wall mount	VESA 300x200	Standard VESA

Ownership

1 differences

Ownership specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung Q90C QLED TV.
Burn-in riskOur summary	Yes (OLED care suite included)	None (LED)
Warranty	1 year	1 year

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

LG C4 OLED evo TV source Samsung Q90C QLED TV source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

LG C4 OLED evo TV

Versatile 65-inch 4K OLED TV with α9 AI Processor Gen7 and 144Hz PC gaming support.

Perfect blacks and near-infinite contrast
144Hz refresh rate with full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth
Great value for high-end OLED performance

What you give up

Not as bright as MLA OLEDs or top Mini-LEDs
OLED burn-in risk with long static elements

Full LG C4 OLED evo TV specs →

Pick this one if

Samsung Q90C QLED TV

Premium 65-inch Mini-LED QLED TV with Quantum Matrix backlighting and Object Tracking Sound.

Excellent HDR brightness for mixed lighting
Four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports
Strong anti-glare finish for bright rooms

What you give up

No Dolby Vision
VA-style contrast still trails OLED in dark rooms

Full Samsung Q90C QLED TV specs →

Best for each use

Gaming

Console or PC play: low input lag, 120 Hz, enough HDMI 2.1 ports for every box

Too close to call on gaming from the spec sheets. Only input lag (4k 120, game mode) is rankable here.

VRR: Yes vs Yes
G-Sync / FreeSync: NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync vs FreeSync Premium Pro

Movies

Dark-room films and HDR streaming: black levels, HDR formats, motion and upscaling

Too close to call on movies from the spec sheets. Only peak brightness (hdr) is rankable here.

Contrast: Infinite vs Very high
Panel type: WOLED evo vs Mini-LED QLED

Bright rooms

Daytime TV and sports in a sunny room: brightness, glare handling, wide seating

Too close to call on bright rooms from the spec sheets. Only peak brightness (hdr) is rankable here.

Screen finish: Glossy with anti-reflective coating vs Matte anti-glare
Viewing angle: Excellent vs Wide

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

LG C4 OLED evo TV spec sheet Samsung Q90C QLED TV spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: LG C4 OLED evo TV ↗ · Samsung Q90C QLED TV ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the LG C4 or the Samsung Q90C?

Both list at the same price.

What is the biggest catch with the LG C4 or Samsung Q90C?

LG C4 has this deal-breaker: burn-in risk. Static news tickers, game HUDs and desktop use can leave permanent marks over the years.

Which is better for gaming, the LG C4 or the Samsung Q90C?

Too close to call on gaming from the spec sheets. Only input lag (4k 120, game mode) is rankable here. VRR: Yes vs Yes G-Sync / FreeSync: NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync vs FreeSync Premium Pro

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 28 specs tracked here, 25 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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