LG OLED C9 vs Samsung OLED S95H
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| LGOLED C9 | SamsungOLED S95H | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2019 | May 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | OLED | OLED (48″), QD-OLED (55, 65, 77″) |
| Panel detail | – | The 48-inch uses a WOLED panel (AVForums); the 55, 65 and 77-inch use QD-OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz (better) |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | Advanced HDR by Technicolor also supported | OLED HDR Pro; HDR10+ Adaptive and HDR10+ Gaming |
| Screen finish | – | OLED Glare Free |
| Picture processing | AI Picture, AI Brightness, 4K Upscaler and dynamic tone mapping | 4K AI Upscaling Pro, AI Motion Enhancer Pro, Real Depth Enhancer, Auto HDR Remastering Pro, Color Booster Pro, HDR Brightness Optimizer, AI Optimized / AI Customization |
| Picture modes | – | Filmmaker Mode, EyeComfort Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic) |
| Motion handling | Native 120Hz (Trusted Reviews). Original UK sheets retain the launch wording that 4K HFR via HDMI would be enabled by update. | Motion Xcelerator 165 Hz |
| Viewing angle | – | Ultra Viewing Angle |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65, 77″ | 48, 55, 65, 77″ |
| Largest size | 77″ | 77″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR, G-Sync Compatible | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | Four HDMI 2.1 inputs, one rear and three side; eARC on HDMI 2 | 4K 165 Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; eARC; Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) |
| Game features | HDMI VRR and ALLM. G-Sync Compatible was a post-launch update; LG's November 2019 rollout began in North America, followed by Europe and other regions, so firmware availability differed by country. | Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Game Bar, Mini Map Zoom, Surround Sound, HGiG, AI Auto Game Mode |
| Cloud gaming | – | Samsung Gaming Hub |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | webOS | Tizen |
| Processor | α9 Gen2 Intelligent Processor | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
| Speakers | 40 W, 2.2 channels | – |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Speaker detail | – | 48″ 60 W, 2.1.2ch, Object Tracking Sound; 55–77″ 70 W, 4.2.2ch, Object Tracking Sound+ |
| Audio features | Dolby Atmos, AI Sound, Clear Voice III and DTS decoding | Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio, Audio Pre-selection Descriptor |
| Voice assistants | – | Bixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakers |
| Casting | Apple AirPlay 2; introduced through a post-launch update | Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Tap View and screen or sound mirroring from Samsung phones |
| Software updates | Launch webOS 4.5. Release year is conservative because LG's Australian launch table schedules 55″ and 65″ for March and 77″ for April, while the surrounding text says the range starts in April. The US schedule gives April for 55″ and 65″ and May for 77″; these schedules do not establish a single actual first shipping day. | Security updates until at least 31 December 2031 |
| TV tuners | – | Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4 slot; HbbTV 2.0.4 |
| USB | Three USB ports, two rear and one side | 3 × USB-A, 1 × USB-C |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN port | 1 × LAN |
| Optical audio out | Optical digital audio output; headphone output also fitted | 1 × optical |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1228 × 706 × 46.9 mm; 65″ 1449 × 830 × 46.9 mm; 77″ 1722 × 991 × 56 mm | Without stand, 48″ 1069.3 × 619.9 × 39.6 mm; 55″ 1224.6 × 706.3 × 11.0 mm; 65″ 1443.5 × 829.4 × 11.0 mm; 77″ 1716.6 × 984.1 × 11.2 mm |
| Stand | Stand width: 55″ and 65″ 998 mm; 77″ 1189 mm | 48″ LaserSlim design with a built-in connection panel; 55–77″ Slim OC Stand (Infinity One design), with a separate One Connect (Y24 4K) box |
| VESA pattern | 55″ and 65″: 300 × 200 mm; 77″: 400 × 200 mm | 48″ 300 × 200 mm; 55″ and 65″ 400 × 300 mm; 77″ 400 × 400 mm |
| Power use | – | Typical/max, 48″ 61/260 W; 55″ 84/400 W; 65″ 99/540 W; 77″ 127/700 W; 0.5 W standby |
| Energy class | – | 48″ F; 55″ G; 65″ F; 77″ F |
| Colours | – | Graphite Black |
| In the box | MR19 Magic Remote, two AA batteries and attached power cable | – |
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