Samsung S90D 65" vs LG C4 OLED 65"

Samsung S90D 65"
Samsung S90D 65"
LG C4 OLED 65"
LG C4 OLED 65"
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: At equivalent clearance prices, the LG C4 for pure picture quality; the S90D wins if you're in the Samsung ecosystem.

Winner: LG C4 OLED 65"

Samsung S90D 65": 7.3/10

LG C4 OLED 65": 8/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Samsung S90D 65"LG C4 OLED 65"
Panel TypeQD-OLED (2024)OLED evo (2024)
Peak HDR Brightness~1,350 nits~1,000 nits
Native ContrastInfiniteInfinite
Max Refresh Rate144Hz144Hz
Smart OSTizen 7webOS 24
Typical Clearance Price~$850-950~$800-900

Samsung S90D 65"

What works

  • QD-OLED brightness advantage (~1,300-1,400 nits peak)
  • Samsung SmartThings ecosystem integration
  • 4K/144Hz gaming with full HDMI 2.1 support

What doesn't

  • Tizen 7 is a generation behind current Samsung software
  • Clearance pricing varies significantly by retailer
  • Some report panel uniformity concerns with 2024 QD-OLED

LG C4 OLED 65"

What works

  • OLED evo panel with accurate calibration
  • Often available at slightly lower clearance prices
  • webOS 24 is fast and polished

What doesn't

  • Lower peak brightness than S90D
  • webOS 24 — one version behind current LG smart platform
  • 2024-gen tech that'll feel dated sooner than current models

Bottom line

Our pick: LG C4 OLED 65". It edges out the alternative on oled evo panel with accurate calibration. That said, Samsung S90D 65" still wins on qd-oled brightness advantage (~1,300-1,400 nits peak) — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.

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