Head to head

LG C4 OLED evo TV vs Samsung S90D OLED TV

Samsung S90D OLED TV leads 2 to 0 on the 2 rankable specs and costs $200 less, which makes it the straightforward pick. 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 S90D lists QD-OLED / WOLED (size dependent) (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 S90D lists ~1,100–1,300 nits peak HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
Native refresh rate: LG C4 lists 120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung S90D lists 120 Hz (up to 144 Hz with PC) (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).
Contrast: LG C4 lists Infinite (per-pixel) (our summary); Samsung S90D lists Infinite (per-pixel self-lit) (our summary).
Local dimming: LG C4 lists Per-pixel (self-emissive) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung S90D lists Per-pixel self-emissive (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).

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LG C4 OLED evo TV

$1,7990 spec wins

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Samsung S90D OLED TV

$1,5992 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: 0 to 2

Buy the Samsung S90D.

Leads 2 of 2 rankable overall specs.
Peak brightness (HDR): ~1,100–1,300 nits peak HDR vs ~1,000–1,150 nits HDR
Thickness: ~39 mm at thickest section vs ~45 mm
It is also $200 cheaper.

0 LG C42 rankable of 28 specsSamsung S90D 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)Trips:Samsung S90D · Yes (mitigated by Samsung OLED Care and…

At a glance

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

2 of 3 differ

Panel type≠

WOLED evo

Samsung

QD-OLED / WOLED (size dependent)

Peak brightness (HDR)

~1,000–1,150 nits HDR

Samsung

~1,100–1,300 nits peak HDR

HDMI 2.1 portssame

Samsung

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
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.

LG C4$1,7990 wins

Samsung S90D$1,5992 wins

Picture Processing Gaming Audio Smart TV Design Ownership

24 of 28 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Picture

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Picture specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung S90D OLED TV.
Panel type	WOLED evo	QD-OLED / WOLED (size dependent)
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 with PC)
Peak brightness (HDR)Not on the official sheet	~1,000–1,150 nits HDR	~1,100–1,300 nits peak HDR (wins this row: higher)
ContrastOur summary	Infinite (per-pixel)	Infinite (per-pixel self-lit)
Local dimming	Per-pixel (self-emissive)	Per-pixel self-emissive
Viewing angleOur summary	Excellent	Ultra Wide viewing angles
Screen finish	Glossy with anti-reflective coating	Glossy with anti-reflective filter
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG	HDR10, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10+ Gaming, HLG (no Dolby Vision)

Processing

3 differences

Processing specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung S90D OLED TV.
Processor	α9 AI Processor 4K Gen7	NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor
Motion handlingOur summary	Instant OLED response time	Instantaneous OLED response time (~0.1 ms)
Upscaling	AI Super Upscaling 4K	4K AI Upscaling

Gaming

4 differences

Gaming specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung S90D OLED TV.
HDMI 2.1 ports	4	4
4K 120Hz	Yes	Yes (up to 4K 144Hz)
VRR	Yes (G-Sync, FreeSync Premium)	Yes (AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, HDMI VRR)
Auto low latency (ALLM)	Yes	Yes
Input lag (4K 120, game mode)Not on the official sheet	~5.5 ms	~5.5 ms at 4K 120Hz / ~9.5 ms at 60Hz
G-Sync / FreeSync	NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync	FreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible

Audio

3 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung S90D OLED TV.
Speakers	2.2 channel, 40W	2.1 channel, 40W (Object Tracking Sound Lite)
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes (with wireless Dolby Atmos support)
eARC	Yes	Yes (HDMI 3)

Smart TV

2 differences

Smart TV specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung S90D OLED TV.
Operating system	webOS 24	Tizen OS
Voice assistants	ThinQ, Alexa, Google Assistant	Bixby, Amazon Alexa built-in

Design

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Design specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung S90D OLED TV.
ThicknessNot on the official sheet	~45 mm (thickest point)	~39 mm at thickest section (LaserSlim design) (wins this row: lower)
Wall mount	VESA 300x200	VESA 300 × 200 mm

Ownership

2 differences

Ownership specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung S90D OLED TV.
Burn-in riskOur summary	Yes (OLED care suite included)	Yes (mitigated by Samsung OLED Care and Pixel Shift)
Warranty	1 year	1 year manufacturer limited warranty

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 S90D OLED 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 S90D OLED TV

65-inch 4K OLED TV with NQ4 AI Gen2 processor, 144Hz native refresh rate, and OLED HDR+.

Infinite contrast with deep true blacks
144Hz refresh rate with four HDMI 2.1 ports for PC gaming
Great value OLED compared to flagship S95D

What you give up

No Dolby Vision support (Samsung uses HDR10+)
Built-in speakers lack deep low-end bass

Full Samsung S90D OLED 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.

Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~5.5 ms vs ~5.5 ms at 4K 120Hz / ~9.5 ms at 60Hz
4K 120Hz: Yes vs Yes

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 Infinite
Panel type: WOLED evo vs QD-OLED / WOLED

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 Glossy with anti-reflective filter
Viewing angle: Excellent vs Ultra Wide viewing angles

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 S90D OLED TV spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: LG C4 OLED evo TV ↗ · Samsung S90D OLED TV ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the LG C4 or the Samsung S90D?

Samsung S90D costs $200 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the LG C4 or Samsung S90D?

Both 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 S90D?

Too close to call on gaming from the spec sheets. Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~5.5 ms vs ~5.5 ms at 4K 120Hz / ~9.5 ms at 60Hz 4K 120Hz: Yes vs Yes

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 28 specs tracked here, 26 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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