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LG OLED C1 vs Samsung OLED S90C

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LGOLED C1SamsungOLED S90C
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2021March 2023
Display
PanelOLEDQD-OLED
Panel detailSelf-lit OLED with pixel dimmingUK 55, 65 and 77-inch models use Quantum Dot OLED. Samsung added a non-Quantum-Dot 83-inch OLED version in the US on 11 July 2023; its 120 Hz specification and WOLED panel differ, and it is not included in the UK configurations here.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQ and Dynamic Tone MappingQuantum HDR OLED; HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming. HDR10 confirmed by the exact reviews.
Screen finish–Anti Reflection
Picture processingAI Picture Pro, Face Enhancing, AI Upscaling, AI Genre Selection and AI Brightness Control4K upscaling, Perceptional Color Mapping and Real Depth Enhancer.
Picture modes9 modes, including Filmmaker, Cinema, Game and ISF Expert Bright Room and Dark RoomFilmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic).
Motion handlingOLED Motion ProMotion Xcelerator Turbo Pro; 120 Hz with up to 144 Hz supported for compatible PC content.
Viewing angle–Ultra Viewing Angle.
Sizes
Sizes48, 55, 65, 77, 83″55, 65, 77″
Largest size83″77″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync CompatibleHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour HDMI ports with 4K 120Hz, VRR and ALLM; eARC on HDMI 24K 144 Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; ports built into the TV. HDMI VRR confirmed by both exact reviews. Anynet+ HDMI-CEC.
Game featuresG-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Compatible, HGiG and Game OptimiserFreeSync Premium, ALLM, HGiG, Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View and Mini Map Zoom.
Cloud gaming–Samsung Gaming Hub; subscriptions and compatible controller required.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSTizen
Processorα9 Gen4 AI Processor 4KNeural Quantum Processor 4K
Speakers–40 W, 2.1 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.2
Speaker detailLG UK lists 40 W, 2.2 channels for the 65″ OLED65C14LBOTS Lite; 40 W, 2.1 channels in all three UK sizes.
Audio featuresAI Sound Pro virtual 5.1.2 up-mix, AI Acoustic Tuning, Clear Voice Pro and Bluetooth Surround ReadyQ-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier, Adaptive Sound+ and dual Bluetooth audio.
Voice assistantsGoogle Assistant and Amazon AlexaBixby with UK English and far-field voice interaction.
CastingApple AirPlay 2 and Apple HomeKitMobile Tap Mirroring, App Casting and Wireless DeX; Multi View up to two videos.
Software updateswebOS 6.0 at launchSecurity updates until at least 31 December 2028 in the current UK specification table.
TV tunersUK OLED65C14LB has DVB-T2/T, DVB-C and DVB-S2; 2 RF inputs and CI+ 1.4Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 plus analogue; CI+1.4.
USB3 × USB2 × USB-A.
EthernetEthernet portEthernet LAN supported.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output; UK OLED65C14LB also has a shared headphone/line output1 × optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeUK 65″ OLED65C14LB without stand 1449 × 830 × 46.9 mm; with stand 1449 × 862 × 251 mm, 32.6 kgWithout stand: 55-inch 1225.4 × 708.6 × 39.9 mm; 65-inch 1444.3 × 831.7 × 39.9 mm; 77-inch 1718.5 × 987.6 × 44.9 mm. Configuration weights exclude the stand.
StandUK 65″ OLED65C14LB footprint 998 × 251 mmSimple Plus-Metal stand; footprint 55/65-inch 366.0 × 265.9 mm, 77-inch 366 × 359.8 mm. With-stand weights 18.2 / 23.1 / 37.8 kg respectively.
VESA patternUK 65″ OLED65C14LB 300 × 200 mm55/65-inch 300 × 200 mm; 77-inch 400 × 300 mm.
Power useUnder 0.5 W standbyTypical / maximum: 55-inch 82 / 310 W; 65-inch 95 / 360 W; 77-inch 117 / 460 W. Standby 0.50 W.
Energy class–55-inch G; 65/77-inch F.
Colours–Titan Black.
In the boxMagic Remote MR21N, 2 AA batteries and attached power cableTM2360E remote plus TM1240A in the UK, stand, power cable and manual.

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