Samsung S90D 65"
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
What Buyers Say
Samsung S90D 65"
The Samsung S90D OLED TV receives high praise for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and sleek design. However, multiple users report serious reliability issues, including power board failures and volume glitches, often occurring within months of purchase. While many find it a premium, worthwhile investment, the recurring defects and customer service frustrations temper overall satisfaction.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Sleek, ultra-thin design
- Good sound for thin TV
- Easy setup and smart features
Cons
- Power board failures
- Volume control issues
- Fragile thin screen
- Premium price point
- Limited remote functionality
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
The LG OLED C5 55" receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness. Users praise its sleek design, fast interface, and solid value for a premium OLED experience. However, several reviewers note weak built-in audio and a remote that lacks a dedicated mute button, which are the main drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness for OLED
- Sleek and thin design
- Fast and intuitive interface
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Remote lacks mute button
- AI features lacking
- No mute button on remote
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung S90D 65" | LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1500 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | Perceptional Color Mapping | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | OLED Motion |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings, Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Alexa, Google | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | 40W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 133W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓ | ✓ |
| Annual Energy | 213 kWh★ | 246 kWh |
| Weight | 21.20 kg | 14.11 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung S90D 65"
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gaming (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong audio (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55" offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 42 specs.
