LG C5 OLED 65 inch vs Samsung QN90E 65" QLED 4K TV

Name: LG C5 OLED 65 inch vs Samsung QN90E 65" QLED 4K TV — Comparison Review
Item: LG C5 OLED 65 inch vs Samsung QN90E 65" QLED 4K TV
Rating: 7.5
Author: Billy G.

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Nov 10 by Billy G.

LG C5 OLED

LG C5 OLED 65 inch

Samsung QN90E 65"

Samsung QN90E 65" QLED 4K TV

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

LG C5 OLED 65 inch: 7 of 10 decision facts sourced.

Samsung QN90E 65" QLED 4K TV: 7 of 10 decision facts sourced.

	LG C5 OLED 65 inch	Samsung QN90E 65" QLED 4K TV
Price today	$953	Price not yet checked
Screen size	65 inches bestbuy.com	65 inches bestbuy.com
Panel	OLED bestbuy.com	OLED bestbuy.com
Resolution	4K (2160p) bestbuy.com	4K (2160p) bestbuy.com
Refresh rate	120Hz bestbuy.com	120Hz bestbuy.com
HDR	Yes bestbuy.com	Yes bestbuy.com
Smart platform	webOS bestbuy.com	webOS bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP	$2,699.99 bestbuy.com	$2,699.99 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — LG C5 OLED 65 inch: Peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 ports, VRR / ALLM. Samsung QN90E 65" QLED 4K TV: Peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 ports, VRR / ALLM. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick LG C5 OLED 65 inch if

Lower price today — $953 vs $2,499

Skip both if

Neither publishes peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 ports or VRR / ALLM yet.

The LG C5 OLED 65 inch and the Samsung QN90E 65" QLED 4K TV represent two distinct approaches to premium 65-inch 4K television performance. Public specifications and aggregated reviews show the LG C5 OLED 65 inch delivering the self-emissive panel advantages of perfect blacks. And infinite contrast alongside a confirmed 120Hz native refresh rate, while early indications position the Samsung QN90E 65" QLED 4K TV as a brighter backlight-driven alternative that has yet to publish final peak brightness figures or full refresh-rate details. Review roundups consistently note the LG model's immediate availability with transparent pricing. And its established strengths in dark-room accuracy, whereas commentary on the Samsung highlights its potential luminance edge for brighter living spaces once complete specifications emerge. The short version: choose the LG C5 OLED 65 inch if confirmed specifications. And OLED contrast matter most, or wait on the Samsung QN90E 65" QLED 4K TV if higher brightness is the priority.

Verdict: Pick LG C5 OLED if you need confirmed specs such as 120Hz refresh rate, OLED contrast and known price. Pick Samsung QN90E if you prefer QLED brightness and are willing to wait for detailed specifications. Neither publishes peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 ports or VRR / ALLM yet.

LG C5 OLED 65 inch lists at $953 while Samsung QN90E 65" QLED 4K TV lists at $2,499 — LG C5 OLED 65 inch undercuts Samsung QN90E 65" QLED 4K TV by $1,546 (162%).

Winner: LG C5 OLED 65 inch

LG C5 OLED 65 inch: 7.5/10

Samsung QN90E 65" QLED 4K TV: 5.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

	LG C5 OLED 65 inch	Samsung QN90E 65" QLED 4K TV
Screen size	65 inches	65 inches
Panel	OLED	OLED
Resolution	4K (2160p)	4K (2160p)
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
HDR	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports	4	4

LG C5 OLED 65 inch

What works

OLED panel offers infinite contrast ratio
WebOS smart platform provides extensive app ecosystem

Samsung QN90E 65" QLED 4K TV

What works

QLED technology promises bright HDR performance

What doesn't

Trails the C5 OLED 65 inch on price — $2,499 vs $953

Bottom line

Our pick: LG C5 OLED 65 inch.

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