Head to head

LG C4 OLED evo TV vs Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV

Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV leads 4 to 0 on the 4 rankable specs, but LG C4 OLED evo TV costs $800 less. 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 S95D QD-OLED lists QD-OLED (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 S95D QD-OLED lists ~1,700–2,000 nits 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 S95D QD-OLED lists 144 Hz (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).
Viewing angle: LG C4 lists Excellent (our summary); Samsung S95D QD-OLED lists Ultra Wide (our summary).
Screen finish: LG C4 lists Glossy with anti-reflective coating (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung S95D QD-OLED lists Matte OLED Glare Free (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).

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

LG C4 OLED evo TV

$1,7990 spec wins

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Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV

$2,5994 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 4

Buy the Samsung S95D QD-OLED.

Leads 4 of 4 rankable overall specs.
Peak brightness (HDR): ~1,700–2,000 nits HDR vs ~1,000–1,150 nits HDR
Native refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
LG C4 is $800 cheaper. Pay the difference only if peak brightness (hdr) matters to you.

0 LG C44 rankable of 28 specsSamsung S95D QD-OLED 4

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 S95D QD-OLED · Yes (QD-OLED real-time safeguard)

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

Peak brightness (HDR)

~1,000–1,150 nits HDR

Samsung

~1,700–2,000 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

Slim One Connect center metal pedestal

Soundbar Clearance

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

Standard clearance

Samsung

2.9 in clearance above center stand

Wall Mount Profile & Depth

Standard VESA wall depth

Samsung

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

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 S95D QD-OLED$2,5994 wins

Picture Processing Gaming Audio Smart TV Design Ownership

20 of 28 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Picture

leads 2-0

Picture specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV.
Panel type	WOLED evo	QD-OLED
Screen size	65 inches	65 inches
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Native refresh rate	120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC)	144 Hz (wins this row: higher)
Peak brightness (HDR)Not on the official sheet	~1,000–1,150 nits HDR	~1,700–2,000 nits HDR (wins this row: higher)
ContrastOur summary	Infinite (per-pixel)	Infinite (per-pixel)
Local dimming	Per-pixel (self-emissive)	Per-pixel (self-emissive)
Viewing angleOur summary	Excellent	Ultra Wide
Screen finish	Glossy with anti-reflective coating	Matte OLED Glare Free
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 S95D QD-OLED TV.
Processor	α9 AI Processor 4K Gen7	NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor
Motion handlingOur summary	Instant OLED response time	Motion Xcelerator 144Hz
Upscaling	AI Super Upscaling 4K	4K AI Upscaling Pro

Gaming

leads 1-0

Gaming specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED 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	~4.8 ms (wins this row: lower)
G-Sync / FreeSync	NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync	AMD FreeSync Premium Pro

Audio

2 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV.
Speakers	2.2 channel, 40W	Object Tracking Sound+, 70W (4.2.2 ch)
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes (wireless capable)
eARC	Yes	Yes

Smart TV

2 differences

Smart TV specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV.
Operating system	webOS 24	Tizen OS 2024
Voice assistants	ThinQ, Alexa, Google Assistant	Bixby, Alexa

Design

leads 1-0

Design specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV.
ThicknessNot on the official sheet	~45 mm (thickest point)	~11 mm (ultra slim) (wins this row: lower)
Wall mount	VESA 300x200	Slim Fit Wall-Mount / VESA

Ownership

2 differences

Ownership specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV.
Burn-in riskOur summary	Yes (OLED care suite included)	Yes (QD-OLED real-time safeguard)
Warranty	1 year	1 year (3-year panel in some regions)

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 S95D QD-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 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 →

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 ~5.5 ms
Native refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
LG C4 is $800 cheaper. Pay the difference only if input lag (4k 120, game mode) matters to you.

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.

Panel type: WOLED evo vs QD-OLED
HDR formats: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG vs HDR10, HDR10+, HLG

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 OLED Glare Free
Viewing angle: Excellent vs Ultra 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 S95D QD-OLED TV spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: LG C4 OLED evo TV ↗ · Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the LG C4 or the Samsung S95D QD-OLED?

LG C4 costs $800 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the LG C4 or Samsung S95D QD-OLED?

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 S95D QD-OLED?

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 ~5.5 ms

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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