Head to head

Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV vs LG G4 OLED evo TV

Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV leads 3 to 1 on the 4 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: Samsung S95D QD-OLED lists QD-OLED (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); LG G4 lists WOLED evo with Micro Lens Array (MLA 2.0) & Heat Sink (LG sheet, 2026-09-02).
Peak brightness (HDR): Samsung S95D QD-OLED lists ~1,700–2,000 nits HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet); LG G4 lists ~1,500–3,000 nits peak HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
HDMI 2.1 ports: Samsung S95D QD-OLED lists 4 (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); LG G4 lists 4 (all 48Gbps HDMI 2.1) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02).
Native refresh rate: Samsung S95D QD-OLED lists 144 Hz (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); LG G4 lists 120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02).
Contrast: Samsung S95D QD-OLED lists Infinite (per-pixel) (our summary); LG G4 lists Infinite (per-pixel self-lit) (our summary).

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Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV

$2,5993 spec wins

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$2,5991 spec win

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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: 3 to 1

Buy the Samsung S95D QD-OLED.

Leads 3 of 4 rankable overall specs; LG G4 takes 1.
Native refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~4.8 ms vs ~5.1 ms at 120Hz / ~9.2 ms at 60Hz
Same list price, so the spec lead is the whole story.

3 Samsung S95D QD-OLED4 rankable of 28 specsLG G4 1

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:Samsung S95D QD-OLED · Yes (QD-OLED real-time safeguard)Trips:LG G4 · Yes (mitigated by custom heatsink and 5…
Glossy screen, no anti-reflective coatingrow
Lamps and windows reflect in a bright room.
Clear:Samsung S95D QD-OLED · Matte OLED Glare FreeTrips:LG G4 · Glossy with low-reflection treatment

At a glance

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

3 of 3 differ

Panel type≠

Samsung

QD-OLED

WOLED evo with Micro Lens Array (MLA 2.0) & Heat Sink

Peak brightness (HDR)

Samsung

~1,700–2,000 nits HDR

~1,500–3,000 nits peak HDR

HDMI 2.1 ports≠

Samsung

4 (all 48Gbps HDMI 2.1)

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Upfront price + 3 years of consumables, fees & essential add-ons

Samsung S95D QD-OLED

Upfront list price$2,599

3-Year Estimated Total$2,599

LG G4

Upfront list price$2,599

Essential add-ons (Optional tabletop stand (wall mount only in box for 65"+))+$149

3-Year Estimated Total$2,748

Comes with slim wall bracket; official stand sold separately.

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.

Samsung

Slim One Connect center metal pedestal

No stand in box for 65"+ (included on 55" in some regions)

Soundbar Clearance

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

Samsung

2.9 in clearance above center stand

N/A on wall; ~2.8 in with optional stand

Wall Mount Profile & Depth

Samsung

0.4 in ultra-thin OLED panel with external One Connect box

Ultra-slim 0.9 in flush gallery mount with zero gap

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

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

Post-Purchase Truths

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: What to watch for

Hidden Cost
65" and larger models still omit tabletop stands in the US box.
Buyers planning to place the 65" or 77" on a media console must budget for a third-party or OEM VESA stand.
Software / Apps
webOS home screen features sponsored content & banner recommendations.
Navigating the smart interface prompts promotional banners unless manually restricted via deep privacy settings.

Samsung S95D QD-OLED$2,5993 wins

LG G4$2,5991 win

Picture Processing Gaming Audio Smart TV Design Ownership

25 of 28 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Picture

8 differences

Picture specifications. Middle column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV, right column is LG G4 OLED evo TV.
Panel type	QD-OLED	WOLED evo with Micro Lens Array (MLA 2.0) & Heat Sink
Screen size	65 inches	65 inches
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Native refresh rate	144 Hz (wins this row: higher)	120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC)
Peak brightness (HDR)Not on the official sheet	~1,700–2,000 nits HDR	~1,500–3,000 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	Ultra Wide	Wide viewing angle with anti-reflective coating
Screen finish	Matte OLED Glare Free	Glossy with low-reflection treatment
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG (no Dolby Vision)	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (no HDR10+)

Processing

3 differences

Processing specifications. Middle column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV, right column is LG G4 OLED evo TV.
Processor	NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor	α11 AI Processor 4K
Motion handlingOur summary	Motion Xcelerator 144Hz	Near-instantaneous OLED pixel response (~0.1 ms)
Upscaling	4K AI Upscaling Pro	α11 AI Super Upscaling 4K

Gaming

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Gaming specifications. Middle column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV, right column is LG G4 OLED evo TV.
HDMI 2.1 ports	4	4 (all 48Gbps HDMI 2.1)
4K 120Hz	Yes	Yes (up to 4K 144Hz)
VRR	Yes (FreeSync Premium Pro)	Yes (AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-Sync, HDMI VRR)
Auto low latency (ALLM)	Yes	Yes
Input lag (4K 120, game mode)Not on the official sheet	~4.8 ms (wins this row: lower)	~5.1 ms at 120Hz / ~9.2 ms at 60Hz
G-Sync / FreeSync	AMD FreeSync Premium Pro	NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium

Audio

3 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV, right column is LG G4 OLED evo TV.
Speakers	Object Tracking Sound+, 70W (4.2.2 ch)	4.2 channel, 60W (α11 AI Sound Pro 11.1.2 virtual upmix)
Dolby Atmos	Yes (wireless capable)	Yes
eARC	Yes	Yes (HDMI 2)

Smart TV

2 differences

Smart TV specifications. Middle column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV, right column is LG G4 OLED evo TV.
Operating system	Tizen OS 2024	webOS 24
Voice assistants	Bixby, Alexa	LG ThinQ, Amazon Alexa built-in, Apple HomeKit / AirPlay 2

Design

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Design specifications. Middle column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV, right column is LG G4 OLED evo TV.
ThicknessNot on the official sheet	~11 mm (ultra slim) (wins this row: lower)	~24 mm (flush One Wall Gallery design)
Wall mount	Slim Fit Wall-Mount / VESA	Included flush Gallery wall bracket (VESA 300 × 300 compatible)

Ownership

2 differences

Ownership specifications. Middle column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV, right column is LG G4 OLED evo TV.
Burn-in riskOur summary	Yes (QD-OLED real-time safeguard)	Yes (mitigated by custom heatsink and 5-year panel warranty)
Warranty	1 year (3-year panel in some regions)	5-year limited panel warranty (1-year parts & labor)

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

Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV source LG G4 OLED evo TV source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV

65-inch flagship 3rd-generation QD-OLED featuring OLED Glare Free matte finish and One Connect Box.

Breakthrough OLED Glare Free coating eliminates reflections
Stunning QD-OLED color volume and 144Hz refresh rate
One Connect box for clean cable management

What you give up

No Dolby Vision support
Matte screen slightly lifts dark room black level in direct light

Full Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV specs →

Pick this one if

LG G4 OLED evo TV

65-inch flagship OLED evo TV with Brightness Booster Max (MLA 2.0), α11 AI processor 4K, 144Hz gaming, and flush wall-mount Gallery design.

Micro Lens Array 2.0 delivers top-tier OLED peak brightness (~3,000 nits)
Flagship α11 AI 4K processor and 144Hz refresh rate
5-year panel warranty included

What you give up

Premium price point
Tabletop stand sold separately (designed primarily for wall mounting)

Full LG G4 OLED evo TV specs →

Best for each use

Gaming

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

For gaming, buy the Samsung S95D QD-OLED.

Leads 2 of 2 rankable gaming specs.
Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~4.8 ms vs ~5.1 ms at 120Hz / ~9.2 ms at 60Hz
Native refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Same list price, so the spec lead is the whole story.

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: QD-OLED vs WOLED evo with Micro Lens Array

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: Matte OLED Glare Free vs Glossy with low-reflection treatment
Viewing angle: Ultra Wide vs Wide viewing angle with anti-reflective…

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.

Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV spec sheet LG G4 OLED evo TV spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV ↗ · LG G4 OLED evo TV ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Samsung S95D QD-OLED or the LG G4?

Both list at the same price.

What is the biggest catch with the Samsung S95D QD-OLED or LG G4?

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 Samsung S95D QD-OLED or the LG G4?

For gaming, buy the Samsung S95D QD-OLED. Leads 2 of 2 rankable gaming specs. Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~4.8 ms vs ~5.1 ms at 120Hz / ~9.2 ms at 60Hz

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 28 specs tracked here, 24 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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