LG OLED B5 vs Samsung OLED S90D

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OLED B5 compared with OLED S90D

	LGOLED B5	SamsungOLED S90D
Overview
Released
Released	March 2025	March 2024
Display
Panel
Panel	OLED	OLED (48, 55, 77, 83″), QD-OLED (65″)
Panel detail
Panel detail	Self-lit 4K OLED with pixel dimming	Samsung doesn't say which panel each size uses; the 48″ and 83″ use WOLED (HDTVTest), and RTINGS reports the UK 65″ (QE65S90DATXXU) as likely QD-OLED and the "AE" models (55″, 77″) as likely WOLED
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	120 Hz	144 Hz (better)
HDR formats
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras
HDR extras	–	OLED HDR+ (OLED HDR on 48″); HDR10+ Adaptive and HDR10+ Gaming
Screen finish
Screen finish	–	Anti Reflection; glossy (RTINGS)
Picture processing
Picture processing	AI Picture Pro, α8 AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control, Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro and Filmmaker Mode	4K AI Upscaling, Real Depth Enhancer, HDR Brightness Optimizer
Picture modes
Picture modes	Personalised Picture Wizard, Vivid, Standard, APS, Cinema, Sports, Game, Filmmaker and ISF Expert bright/dark room modes	Filmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic)
Motion handling
Motion handling	Native 120Hz panel; OLED Motion and HDMI 4K 120 fps input	Motion Xcelerator 144Hz
Viewing angle
Viewing angle	–	Ultra Viewing Angle
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	48, 55, 65, 77, 83″	48, 55, 65, 77, 83″
Largest size
Largest size	83″	83″
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)	4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible	HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium
Auto low latency mode
Auto low latency mode	Yes	Yes
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	Four inputs support 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS; eARC on HDMI 3	4K 144Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; eARC; Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Variable refresh range
Variable refresh range	LG specifies VRR up to 120Hz	–
Game features
Game features	Game Optimiser and Dashboard, HGiG, AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and Dolby Vision gaming at 4K 120Hz	FreeSync Premium, HGiG, Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom
Cloud gaming
Cloud gaming	Xbox Cloud Gaming requires internet, Game Pass Ultimate and a compatible Bluetooth controller; available in supported regions including the UK. App and service availability varies by country.	Samsung Gaming Hub
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	webOS	Tizen
Processor
Processor	α8 AI Processor 4K Gen2	NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor
Speakers
Speakers	20 W, 2.0 channels	40 W, 2.1 channels (better)
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
eARC
eARC	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.3	5.2
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	Down-firing 2.0-channel speakers	40 W, 2.1ch, OTS Lite
Audio features
Audio features	α8 AI Sound Pro with virtual 9.1.2 up-mixing, acoustic tuning, Clear Voice Pro, Bluetooth Surround Ready and WiSA up to 2.1 channels	Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio, Audio Pre-selection Descriptor
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	LG intelligent voice recognition and Voice ID; AI Search, AI Chatbot, AI Concierge and picture/sound wizards; regional language and account restrictions apply	Bixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakers
Casting
Casting	Google Cast, Apple AirPlay, Apple Home, ThinQ remote app and Multi View	Apple AirPlay, Tap View and screen or sound mirroring from Samsung phones
Software updates
Software updates	webOS 25; webOS Re:New supports upgrades for up to five years, varying by model and region, with security support through 31 December 2029. LG Australia's March 19, 2025 launch confirms local availability and lists 48/55/65-inch B5 availability that day. Release records the first confirmed series month; LG's May 12 US release lists 55/65/77-inch models available now and the 83-inch model for preorder. TechRadar's July/August regional date does not override the earlier maker evidence.	Security updates until at least 31 December 2029
TV tuners
TV tuners	DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2. LG specifies the CI slot is excluded for the UK and Ireland.	Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4 slot; HbbTV 2.0.3
USB
USB	Two USB 2.0 ports	2 × USB-A
Ethernet
Ethernet	Ethernet LAN port	1 × LAN
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	One optical digital audio output	1 × optical
Design and power
Size
Size	Without stand (W × H × D): 48″ 1070 × 620 × 45.9 mm; 55″ 1228 × 708 × 45.9 mm; 65″ 1449 × 832 × 45.9 mm; 77″ 1719 × 989 × 50.9 mm; 83″ 1842 × 1055 × 52.9 mm	Without stand, 48″ 1069.3 × 619.9 × 39.6 mm; 55″ 1225.4 × 708.6 × 39.9 mm; 65″ 1444.3 × 831.7 × 39.9 mm; 77″ 1718.5 × 987.6 × 44.9 mm; 83″ 1851.0 × 1062.8 × 44.9 mm
Stand
Stand	With stand (W × H × D; weight): 48″ 1070 × 684 × 235 mm, 11.7 kg; 55″ 1228 × 772 × 235 mm, 14.5 kg; 65″ 1449 × 896 × 235 mm, 17.3 kg; 77″ 1719 × 1057 × 319 mm, 23.5 kg; 83″ 1842 × 1144/1084 × 300 mm, 27.7 kg (two published stand heights). Stand footprint: 48″ 933 × 235 mm; 55/65″ 1057 × 235 mm; 77″ 1403 × 319 mm; 83″ 1477 × 300 mm.	Simple Plus Blade stand; footprint 366 × 265.2 mm (48″ to 65″) or 366 × 359 mm (77″, 83″)
VESA pattern
VESA pattern	48/55/65/77″ 300 × 200 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm	48″ to 65″ 300 × 200 mm; 77″ and 83″ 400 × 300 mm
Power use
Power use	Under 0.5 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply	Typical/max, 48″ 65.7/210 W; 55″ 81/320 W; 65″ 90/390 W; 77″ 126/490 W; 83″ 150/670 W; 0.5 W standby
Energy class
Energy class	–	G (48″, 55″); F (65″ to 83″)
Colours
Colours	–	Graphite Black
In the box
In the box	Magic Remote MR25GA / MR25GB (UK and Italy) and attached power cable; TechRadar distinguishes the UK remote with AI button from the streamlined US remote	Remote controls TM2360E and TM1240A (UK), power cable, user manual