Verdict
Head-to-head · Best OLED TVs

LG C4 OLED vs Samsung S90D OLED

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Samsung S90D OLED comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.2 vs 4.3). The gap is mostly about Budget-conscious buyers wanting QD-OLED performance — read the strengths below before deciding.

LG C4 OLED
Ranked #2 in Best OLED TVs
LG C4 OLED
$1,192.95as of May 29

LG's flagship mid-range OLED with α9 AI Processor and perfect blacks for gaming and movies.

Strengths
  • Perfect black levels and infinite contrast
  • Four full HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K 120Hz
  • Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10 support
Watch-outs
  • Moderate peak brightness for HDR
  • Risk of burn-in with static content
  • No USB 3.0 support
Samsung S90D OLED
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best OLED TVs
Samsung S90D OLED
$999.95as of May 29

Samsung's mid-range QD-OLED offering excellent value with flagship features at a lower price.

Strengths
  • QD-OLED color and brightness at lower price
  • 4K 144Hz gaming support
  • Slim design with clean aesthetics
Watch-outs
  • Lower brightness than S95F
  • No Dolby Vision
  • Limited viewing angles

How they stack up

LG C4 OLED

The best all-around OLED for most users, offering excellent gaming features and movie performance at a competitive price.

Samsung S90D OLED

Best value QD-OLED option, offering flagship features at a more accessible price point.

Specs side-by-side

SpecLG C4 OLEDSamsung S90D OLED
Screen Size42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83 inches55-83 inches
Resolution4K UHD4K UHD
Refresh Rate120Hz144Hz
HDR FormatDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
HDMI Ports4x HDMI 2.14x HDMI 2.1
Smart PlatformwebOSTizen OS
Gaming FeaturesVRR, ALLM, G-Sync, FreeSyncALLM, FreeSync, VRR
Sound Output40W (2.2ch)60W (2.2.2ch)
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