LG OLED evo C2 vs Samsung OLED S90C

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OLED evo C2 compared with OLED S90C
LGOLED evo C2SamsungOLED S90C
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2022March 2023
Display
PanelOLEDQD-OLED
Panel detailOLED 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.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz (better)
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQ with Precision Detail; Dynamic Tone Mapping ProQuantum HDR OLED; HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming. HDR10 confirmed by the exact reviews.
Screen finish–Anti Reflection
Picture processingAI Picture Pro, AI 4K 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; UK maker pages label the panel 100Hz native while specifying 4K 120fps HFR; TechRadar's full C2 review confirms 120Hz nativeMotion Xcelerator Turbo Pro; 120 Hz with up to 144 Hz supported for compatible PC content.
Viewing angle–Ultra Viewing Angle.
Sizes
Sizes42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83″55, 65, 77″
Largest size83″ (better)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; 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 featuresG-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Compatible, HGiG, Game Optimiser and Game DashboardFreeSync 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 Gen5 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 New Zealand lists 40 W for OLED65C24LA; UK specifications omit speaker power; its 2.2-channel system is confirmed by TechRadarOTS Lite; 40 W, 2.1 channels in all three UK sizes.
Audio featuresAI Sound Pro virtual 7.1.2 up-mix, Clear Voice Pro and Bluetooth Surround ReadyQ-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier, Adaptive Sound+ and dual Bluetooth audio.
Voice assistants–Bixby 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 22; LG UK lists security updates until 31 December 2026Security 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.
USB3 × USB (LG New Zealand OLED65C24LA)2 × USB-A.
Ethernet1 × Ethernet (LG New Zealand OLED65C24LA)Ethernet LAN supported.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output1 × optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout 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 conflictWithout 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.
StandFootprint, 42″ 718 × 170 mm; 48″ 838 × 251 mm; 55″ and 65″ 470 × 230 mm; 77″ 520 × 267 mm; 83″ 1199 × 279 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 pattern42″ to 77″ 300 × 200 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm55/65-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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