LG C4 OLED vs Samsung S95D OLED
Which is the better pick? We compared ratings from professional reviewers to help you decide.
Quick verdict
LG C4 OLED
Samsung S95D OLED
LG C4 OLED scores higher with a 4.4/5 average across professional reviews from 3 sources.
The LG C4 is the sweet spot of the 2024 OLED lineup — performance close to the G4 at a significantly lower price. Tom's Guide 4/5, CNET 8.7/10, What Hi-Fi 5/5 — reviewers agree it's the best value pick. All four HDMI 2.1 ports, Dolby Vision, and webOS give you the most well-rounded gaming + cinema combo. Pay up for the G4 only if you watch in a bright room; otherwise the C4 is the pick for most people.
Strengths
- +Brighter peak luminance than the C3 thanks to updated WRGB OLED panel and α9 AI Gen 7 processor
- +Full HDMI 2.1 suite on all 4 ports: 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM, G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium
- +Dolby Vision + Dolby Atmos support with LG's mature webOS 24 smart platform
- +42-inch size option is unique in this premium tier — fits on a desk as a massive monitor
- +Five-year panel warranty coverage in the US
Watch-outs
- −No Dolby Vision IQ for auto ambient light adjustment (Samsung doesn't support Dolby Vision at all — separate issue)
- −Peak brightness still trails LG G4 and Samsung S95D in bright rooms
- −Glossy screen coating shows reflections more than the Samsung S95D's matte anti-glare
The Samsung S95D is the brightest OLED you can buy and the ONLY one whose matte coating genuinely works in a bright room. Tom's Guide 4/5, PCMag 4/5, CNET 8.6/10. The missing Dolby Vision is the reason not to buy it — if most of your streaming is Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+ in Dolby Vision, you're paying a premium for features you can't use at full quality. Best for bright-room viewing and gamers who don't care about Dolby Vision.
Strengths
- +QD-OLED panel with matte anti-glare coating — the ONLY premium OLED that stays watchable in a sunlit room
- +Highest peak brightness of any OLED TV we compared, ~2,000 nits in HDR highlights
- +Neural Quantum Processor 8K with excellent upscaling and 144Hz gaming refresh rate support
- +4x HDMI 2.1 ports with VRR, ALLM, FreeSync Premium Pro
- +Slim 'Infinity' design with external One Connect Box keeps the screen panel itself under 1.5cm thick
Watch-outs
- −No Dolby Vision support — Samsung's long-standing stance, forcing you to HDR10/HDR10+ content only
- −Matte coating slightly softens blacks in completely dark rooms vs the glossy LG C4/G4
- −Tizen OS has more ads than Google TV or webOS
- −QD-OLED burn-in risk is slightly higher than WOLED in long-term torture testing
Specifications comparison
| Spec | LG C4 OLED | Samsung S95D OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | 65" WOLED | 65" QD-OLED |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Refresh | 120Hz | 120Hz (144Hz VRR) |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | HDR10+, HLG |
| HDMI | 4x HDMI 2.1 | 4x HDMI 2.1 |
| Peak Brightness | ~1500 nits | ~2900 nits |