LG G4 OLED vs Samsung S95D OLED
Which is the better pick? We compared ratings from professional reviewers to help you decide.
Quick verdict
LG G4 OLED
Samsung S95D OLED
LG G4 OLED scores higher with a 4.8/5 average across professional reviews from 3 sources.
The LG G4 is the premium OLED of the year — TechRadar and What Hi-Fi gave it 5/5, Tom's Guide 4.5/5. The MLA WOLED panel pushes brightness past any previous WOLED, the α11 processor improves on the C4's image across the board, and the gallery wall-mount design is a feature some buyers want specifically. The cost is real, though: often $1000+ more than the C4 for differences most viewers won't notice in a dim room. Pick it if you want the best WOLED picture and wall-mount aesthetics.
Strengths
- +MLA (Micro Lens Array) WOLED panel pushes peak brightness past 3,000 nits — brightest WOLED ever
- +α11 AI Processor Gen 2 with improved motion handling and AI upscaling versus the C4's α9
- +Flush 'gallery' wall-mount design sits effectively flush to the wall with included bracket
- +Full HDMI 2.1 suite on all 4 ports: 4K 144Hz, VRR, ALLM, G-Sync Compatible
- +Dolby Vision + Atmos support plus webOS 24
Watch-outs
- −Commands a significant premium over the C4 — often $800-1500 more for similar sizes
- −No table-top feet in the box (you pay extra for them) — it's designed for wall mount first
- −Still a glossy screen that reflects in bright rooms (Samsung S95D's matte coating wins here)
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 G4 OLED | Samsung S95D OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | 65" WOLED MLA | 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 | ~4000 nits | ~2900 nits |