Samsung S95C 83"
QD-OLED · 83" · 2023
LG C4 OLED 65"
OLED evo · α9 Gen 7 · 144 Hz
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung S95C 83" lands at 93 and LG C4 OLED 65" at 93. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Samsung S95C 83" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Pick LG C4 OLED 65" if…
- ✓Gold-standard midrange OLED
- ✓4× HDMI 2.1 with 144 Hz support
- ✓Dolby Vision gaming
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
TiePanel, processing, and HDR performance
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Gaming
LG C4 OLED 65"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
LG C4 OLED 65" leads on gaming (96 vs 89).
Smart platform
LG C4 OLED 65"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
LG C4 OLED 65" leads on smart (84 vs 82).
Value for money
LG C4 OLED 65"Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
LG C4 OLED 65" more score per dollar ($2,699 vs $5,773).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung S95C 83" | LG C4 OLED 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | QD-OLED | OLED evo (no MLA) |
| Size | 83" | 65″ |
| Refresh | 120Hz | ▲ 144 Hz |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| HDR | — | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| HDMI | — | 4× HDMI 2.1 |
| Processor | — | α9 AI Processor 4K Gen 7 |
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
LG C4 OLED 65"
- +Gold-standard midrange OLED
- +4× HDMI 2.1 with 144 Hz support
- +Dolby Vision gaming
- −~1,100 nit peak — dimmer than G4 / S95D
- −No HDR10+
- −webOS includes ads
FAQ: Samsung S95C 83" vs LG C4 OLED 65"
Which is better, Samsung S95C 83" or LG C4 OLED 65"? +
Both score 93 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung S95C 83" worth the price? +
At $5,773, Samsung S95C 83" delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in picture.
Is LG C4 OLED 65" worth the price? +
At $2,699, LG C4 OLED 65" delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in motion.
Does Samsung S95C 83" or LG C4 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 gaming, Samsung S95C 83" or LG C4 OLED 65"? +
LG C4 OLED 65" — leads on gaming (96 vs 89). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.
Which is better for smart platform, Samsung S95C 83" or LG C4 OLED 65"? +
LG C4 OLED 65" — leads on smart (84 vs 82). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.