LG OLED evo C2 vs Samsung OLED S90C
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| LGOLED evo C2 | SamsungOLED S90C | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2022 | March 2023 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Panel detail | OLED evo with pixel dimming; Brightness Booster on 55″, 65″, 77″ and 83″, excluded on 42″ and 48″ | UK 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. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz (better) |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | Dolby Vision IQ with Precision Detail; Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro | Quantum HDR OLED; HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming. HDR10 confirmed by the exact reviews. |
| Screen finish | – | Anti Reflection |
| Picture processing | AI Picture Pro, AI 4K Upscaling, AI Genre Selection and AI Brightness Control | 4K upscaling, Perceptional Color Mapping and Real Depth Enhancer. |
| Picture modes | 9 modes, including Filmmaker, Cinema, Game and ISF Expert Bright Room and Dark Room | Filmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic). |
| Motion handling | OLED Motion; UK maker pages label the panel 100Hz native while specifying 4K 120fps HFR; TechRadar's full C2 review confirms 120Hz native | Motion Xcelerator Turbo Pro; 120 Hz with up to 144 Hz supported for compatible PC content. |
| Viewing angle | – | Ultra Viewing Angle. |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83″ | 55, 65, 77″ |
| Largest size | 83″ (better) | 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, FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | Four HDMI ports; all support 4K 120Hz (TechRadar and Expert Reviews); eARC on HDMI 2 (Expert Reviews) | 4K 144 Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; ports built into the TV. HDMI VRR confirmed by both exact reviews. Anynet+ HDMI-CEC. |
| Game features | G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Compatible, HGiG, Game Optimiser and Game Dashboard | FreeSync 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 platform | webOS | Tizen |
| Processor | α9 Gen5 AI Processor 4K | Neural Quantum Processor 4K |
| Speakers | – | 40 W, 2.1 channels |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | – |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Speaker detail | LG New Zealand lists 40 W for OLED65C24LA; UK specifications omit speaker power; its 2.2-channel system is confirmed by TechRadar | OTS Lite; 40 W, 2.1 channels in all three UK sizes. |
| Audio features | AI Sound Pro virtual 7.1.2 up-mix, Clear Voice Pro and Bluetooth Surround Ready | Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier, Adaptive Sound+ and dual Bluetooth audio. |
| Voice assistants | – | Bixby with UK English and far-field voice interaction. |
| Casting | Apple AirPlay 2 and Apple HomeKit | Mobile Tap Mirroring, App Casting and Wireless DeX; Multi View up to two videos. |
| Software updates | webOS 22; LG UK lists security updates until 31 December 2026 | Security updates until at least 31 December 2028 in the current UK specification table. |
| TV tuners | – | Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 plus analogue; CI+1.4. |
| USB | 3 × USB (LG New Zealand OLED65C24LA) | 2 × USB-A. |
| Ethernet | 1 × Ethernet (LG New Zealand OLED65C24LA) | Ethernet LAN supported. |
| Optical audio out | Optical digital audio output | 1 × optical digital audio output. |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without stand, 42″ 932 × 540 × 41.1 mm; 48″ 1071 × 618 × 46.9 mm; 55″ 1222 × 703 × 45.1 mm; 65″ 1441 × 826 × 45.1 mm; 77″ 1711 × 982 × 47.1 mm; 83″ 1851 × 1062 × 55.3 mm. LG UK lists 16.6 kg without stand for the 65″, while LG New Zealand lists 14.8 kg; weight omitted from the size table because the maker pages conflict | Without 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. |
| Stand | Footprint, 42″ 718 × 170 mm; 48″ 838 × 251 mm; 55″ and 65″ 470 × 230 mm; 77″ 520 × 267 mm; 83″ 1199 × 279 mm | Simple 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 pattern | 42″ to 77″ 300 × 200 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm | 55/65-inch 300 × 200 mm; 77-inch 400 × 300 mm. |
| Power use | – | Typical / 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 box | – | TM2360E remote plus TM1240A in the UK, stand, power cable and manual. |
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