LG C3 OLED 83" · with soundbar bundle
OLED evo · 83" · 2023
Samsung S95D 65"
QD-OLED · 65" · 2024
Samsung S95D 65" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG C3 OLED 83" · with soundbar bundle lands at 92 and Samsung S95D 65" at 95. That puts Samsung S95D 65" ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick LG C3 OLED 83" · with soundbar bundle if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Pick Samsung S95D 65" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
Samsung S95D 65"Panel, processing, and HDR performance
Samsung S95D 65" leads on picture (95 vs 92).
Gaming
Samsung S95D 65"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Samsung S95D 65" leads on gaming (91 vs 88).
Smart platform
TieOS speed, app support, ecosystem
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Samsung S95D 65"Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung S95D 65" more score per dollar ($4,249 vs $4,773).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG C3 OLED 83" · with soundbar bundle | Samsung S95D 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | OLED evo | QD-OLED |
| Size | 83" | 65" |
| Refresh | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
LG C3 OLED 83" · with soundbar bundle
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
Samsung S95D 65"
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
FAQ: LG C3 OLED 83" · with soundbar bundle vs Samsung S95D 65"
Which is better, LG C3 OLED 83" · with soundbar bundle or Samsung S95D 65"? +
Samsung S95D 65" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is LG C3 OLED 83" · with soundbar bundle worth the price? +
At $4,773, LG C3 OLED 83" · with soundbar bundle delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in picture.
Is Samsung S95D 65" worth the price? +
At $4,249, Samsung S95D 65" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Does LG C3 OLED 83" · with soundbar bundle or Samsung S95D 65" last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for picture quality, LG C3 OLED 83" · with soundbar bundle or Samsung S95D 65"? +
Samsung S95D 65" — leads on picture (95 vs 92). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.
Which is better for gaming, LG C3 OLED 83" · with soundbar bundle or Samsung S95D 65"? +
Samsung S95D 65" — leads on gaming (91 vs 88). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.