Head to head

Samsung Q90C vs LG G3 OLED

LG G3 OLED evo TV leads 2 to 0 on the 2 rankable specs, but Samsung Q90C QLED TV costs $400 less. Most of the 28 attributes tracked here are descriptive rather than numeric.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Panel type: Samsung Q90C lists Mini-LED QLED (VA) (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); LG G3 lists WOLED evo with MLA (LG sheet, 2026-09-02).
Peak brightness (HDR): Samsung Q90C lists ~1,500–2,000 nits HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet); LG G3 lists ~1,400–2,000 nits small-window HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
Native refresh rate: Samsung Q90C lists 120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC) (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); LG G3 lists 120 Hz (LG sheet, 2026-09-02).
Contrast: Samsung Q90C lists Very high (local-dimmed LED, not infinite) (our summary); LG G3 lists Infinite (per-pixel) (our summary).
Local dimming: Samsung Q90C lists Quantum Mini LED full-array (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); LG G3 lists Per-pixel (self-emissive) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02).

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

Samsung Q90C QLED TV

$1,7990 spec wins

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LG G3 OLED evo TV

$2,1992 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 LG G3.

Leads 2 of 2 rankable overall specs.
Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~5 ms vs ~10 ms
Thickness: Gallery design, ~24 mm flush to wall vs ~26 mm
Samsung Q90C is $400 cheaper. Pay the difference only if input lag (4k 120, game mode) matters to you.

Check first: the LG G3 has burn-in risk. the LG G3 has a glossy screen, no anti-reflective coating. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

0 Samsung Q90C2 rankable of 28 specsLG G3 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.
Clear:Samsung Q90C · None (LED)Trips:LG G3 · Yes (mitigated by pixel shift / screen…
Glossy screen, no anti-reflective coatingrow
Lamps and windows reflect in a bright room.
Clear:Samsung Q90C · Matte anti-glareTrips:LG G3 · Glossy

At a glance

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

2 of 3 differ

Panel type≠

Samsung

Mini-LED QLED (VA)

WOLED evo with MLA

Peak brightness (HDR)≠

Samsung

~1,500–2,000 nits HDR

~1,400–2,000 nits small-window HDR

HDMI 2.1 portssame

Samsung

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

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

Samsung Q90C

Upfront list price$1,799

3-Year Estimated Total$1,799

LG G3

Upfront list price$2,199

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

3-Year Estimated Total$2,348

Comes with slim wall bracket; official swivel 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

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

No stand in box (wall mount only; official stand ~$149)

Soundbar Clearance

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

Samsung

3.0 in clearance above pedestal (fits most soundbars)

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

Wall Mount Profile & Depth

Samsung

1.0 in NeoSlim uniform chassis depth

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
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: What to watch for

Hidden Cost
Zero tabletop stand included in the box.
Engineered as a flush gallery wall-mount TV. If you do not intend to drill into wall studs, the official LG swivel stand is an extra ~$149 purchase.
Hardware Quirk
Subtle green/pink tint shift at extreme off-axis viewing angles.
The Micro Lens Array (MLA) layer refracts light dramatically to boost brightness, but can introduce a mild chromatic tint when viewed past 45 degrees.

Samsung Q90C$1,7990 wins

LG G3$2,1992 wins

Picture Processing Gaming Audio Smart TV Design Ownership

22 of 28 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Picture

8 differences

Picture specifications. Middle column is Samsung Q90C QLED TV, right column is LG G3 OLED evo TV.
Panel type	Mini-LED QLED (VA)	WOLED evo with MLA
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
Peak brightness (HDR)Not on the official sheet	~1,500–2,000 nits HDR	~1,400–2,000 nits small-window HDR
ContrastOur summary	Very high (local-dimmed LED, not infinite)	Infinite (per-pixel)
Local dimming	Quantum Mini LED full-array	Per-pixel (self-emissive)
Viewing angleOur summary	Wide (Ultra Viewing Angle layer)	Excellent
Screen finish	Matte anti-glare	Glossy
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG (no Dolby Vision)	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (no HDR10+)

Processing

3 differences

Processing specifications. Middle column is Samsung Q90C QLED TV, right column is LG G3 OLED evo TV.
Processor	Neural Quantum Processor 4K	α9 Gen6 AI Processor 4K
Motion handlingOur summary	Strong; LED pixel response slower than OLED	Excellent OLED response time
Upscaling	AI 4K upscaling	AI Super Upscaling

Gaming

leads 1-0

Gaming specifications. Middle column is Samsung Q90C QLED TV, right column is LG G3 OLED evo TV.
HDMI 2.1 ports	4	4
4K 120Hz	Yes	Yes
VRR	Yes (FreeSync Premium Pro)	Yes
Auto low latency (ALLM)	Yes	Yes
Input lag (4K 120, game mode)Not on the official sheet	~10 ms	~5 ms (wins this row: lower)
G-Sync / FreeSync	FreeSync Premium Pro	NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync

Audio

2 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is Samsung Q90C QLED TV, right column is LG G3 OLED evo TV.
Speakers	Object Tracking Sound+, 60W	4.2 channel, 60W
Dolby Atmos	Yes (passthrough / object tracking)	Yes
eARC	Yes	Yes

Smart TV

2 differences

Smart TV specifications. Middle column is Samsung Q90C QLED TV, right column is LG G3 OLED evo TV.
Operating system	Tizen	webOS 23
Voice assistants	Bixby, Alexa, Google Assistant	ThinQ, Alexa, Google Assistant

Design

leads 1-0

Design specifications. Middle column is Samsung Q90C QLED TV, right column is LG G3 OLED evo TV.
ThicknessNot on the official sheet	~26 mm	Gallery design, ~24 mm flush to wall (wins this row: lower)
Wall mount	Standard VESA	Included flush Gallery mount

Ownership

2 differences

Ownership specifications. Middle column is Samsung Q90C QLED TV, right column is LG G3 OLED evo TV.
Burn-in riskOur summary	None (LED)	Yes (mitigated by pixel shift / screen move)
Warranty	1 year	1 year (panel varies by region)

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

Samsung Q90C QLED TV source LG G3 OLED evo TV source

Which one should you buy

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 →

Pick this one if

LG G3 OLED evo TV

Flagship 65-inch MLA WOLED with gallery-style flush wall mount and webOS.

Perfect blacks and infinite contrast
MLA brightness competitive with bright QLEDs
Best-in-class HDMI 2.1 gaming suite

What you give up

OLED burn-in risk with static UI
Glossy panel reflects more than matte QLED

Full LG G3 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

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: FreeSync Premium Pro vs NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync

Movies

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

Too close to call on movies from the spec sheets.

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

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.

Peak brightness (HDR): ~1,500–2,000 nits HDR vs ~1,400–2,000 nits small-window HDR
Screen finish: Matte anti-glare vs Glossy

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 Q90C QLED TV spec sheet LG G3 OLED evo TV spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: Samsung Q90C QLED TV ↗ · LG G3 OLED evo TV ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Samsung Q90C or the LG G3?

Samsung Q90C costs $400 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the Samsung Q90C or LG G3?

LG G3 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 Q90C or the LG G3?

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: FreeSync Premium Pro vs NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync

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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