Samsung S90D 55" · Standard
QD-OLED · 55" · 2024
LG G4 OLED 65"
MLA OLED · 144 Hz · α11 processor
LG G4 OLED 65" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung S90D 55" · Standard lands at 92 and LG G4 OLED 65" at 95. That puts LG G4 OLED 65" ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung S90D 55" · Standard if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
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
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 92).
Gaming
LG G4 OLED 65"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
LG G4 OLED 65" leads on gaming (96 vs 88).
Smart platform
LG G4 OLED 65"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
LG G4 OLED 65" leads on smart (84 vs 82).
Value for money
Samsung S90D 55" · StandardSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung S90D 55" · Standard more score per dollar ($2,499 vs $3,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung S90D 55" · Standard | LG G4 OLED 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | QD-OLED | MLA OLED Gen 2 |
| Size | 55" | 65″ |
| Refresh | 120Hz | ▲ 144 Hz |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| HDR | — | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| HDMI | — | 4× HDMI 2.1 |
| Processor | — | α11 AI Processor 4K |
Samsung S90D 55" · Standard
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
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
FAQ: Samsung S90D 55" · Standard vs LG G4 OLED 65"
Which is better, Samsung S90D 55" · Standard or LG G4 OLED 65"? +
LG G4 OLED 65" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung S90D 55" · Standard worth the price? +
At $2,499, Samsung S90D 55" · Standard delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in picture.
Is LG G4 OLED 65" worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G4 OLED 65" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Does Samsung S90D 55" · Standard or LG G4 OLED 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, Samsung S90D 55" · Standard or LG G4 OLED 65"? +
LG G4 OLED 65" — leads on picture (96 vs 92). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.
Which is better for gaming, Samsung S90D 55" · Standard or LG G4 OLED 65"? +
LG G4 OLED 65" — leads on gaming (96 vs 88). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.