LG G4 OLED 65"
MLA OLED · 144 Hz · α11 processor
Samsung S95C 83"
QD-OLED · 83" · 2023
LG G4 OLED 65" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG G4 OLED 65" lands at 95 and Samsung S95C 83" at 93. That puts LG G4 OLED 65" ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick LG G4 OLED 65" if…
- ✓Up to ~2,400 nits peak (MLA Gen 2)
- ✓4× HDMI 2.1 with 144 Hz support
- ✓Dolby Vision + Atmos
Pick Samsung S95C 83" 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
LG G4 OLED 65"Panel, processing, and HDR performance
LG G4 OLED 65" leads on picture (96 vs 93).
Gaming
LG G4 OLED 65"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
LG G4 OLED 65" leads on gaming (96 vs 89).
Smart platform
LG G4 OLED 65"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
LG G4 OLED 65" leads on smart (84 vs 82).
Value for money
LG G4 OLED 65"Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
LG G4 OLED 65" more score per dollar ($3,299 vs $5,773).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG G4 OLED 65" | Samsung S95C 83" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | MLA OLED Gen 2 | QD-OLED |
| Size | 65″ | 83" |
| Refresh | ▲ 144 Hz | 120Hz |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | — |
| HDMI | 4× HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Processor | α11 AI Processor 4K | — |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
LG G4 OLED 65"
- +Up to ~2,400 nits peak (MLA Gen 2)
- +4× HDMI 2.1 with 144 Hz support
- +Dolby Vision + Atmos
- −No HDR10+
- −Gallery mount sold separately
- −webOS includes ads
Samsung S95C 83"
- +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 G4 OLED 65" vs Samsung S95C 83"
Which is better, LG G4 OLED 65" or Samsung S95C 83"? +
LG G4 OLED 65" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is LG G4 OLED 65" worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G4 OLED 65" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Is Samsung S95C 83" worth the price? +
At $5,773, Samsung S95C 83" delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in picture.
Does LG G4 OLED 65" or Samsung S95C 83" 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 G4 OLED 65" or Samsung S95C 83"? +
LG G4 OLED 65" — leads on picture (96 vs 93). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.
Which is better for gaming, LG G4 OLED 65" or Samsung S95C 83"? +
LG G4 OLED 65" — leads on gaming (96 vs 89). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.