LG OLED evo C2 vs Samsung OLED S90D

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OLED evo C2 compared with OLED S90D
LGOLED evo C2SamsungOLED S90D
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2022March 2024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED (48, 55, 77, 83″), QD-OLED (65″)
Panel detailOLED evo with pixel dimming; Brightness Booster on 55″, 65″, 77″ and 83″, excluded on 42″ and 48″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
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 ProOLED HDR+ (OLED HDR on 48″); HDR10+ Adaptive and HDR10+ Gaming
Screen finish–Anti Reflection; glossy (RTINGS)
Picture processingAI Picture Pro, AI 4K Upscaling, AI Genre Selection and AI Brightness Control4K AI Upscaling, Real Depth Enhancer, HDR Brightness Optimizer
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 144Hz
Viewing angle–Ultra Viewing Angle
Sizes
Sizes42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83″48, 55, 65, 77, 83″
Largest size83″83″
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 144Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; eARC; Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Game featuresG-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Compatible, HGiG, Game Optimiser and Game DashboardFreeSync Premium, HGiG, Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom
Cloud gaming–Samsung Gaming Hub
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSTizen
Processorα9 Gen5 AI Processor 4KNQ4 AI Gen2 Processor
Speakers–40 W, 2.1 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
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 TechRadar40 W, 2.1ch, OTS Lite
Audio featuresAI Sound Pro virtual 7.1.2 up-mix, Clear Voice Pro and Bluetooth Surround ReadyQ-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
CastingApple AirPlay 2 and Apple HomeKitApple AirPlay, Tap View and screen or sound mirroring from Samsung phones
Software updateswebOS 22; LG UK lists security updates until 31 December 2026Security updates until at least 31 December 2029
TV tuners–Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4 slot; HbbTV 2.0.3
USB3 × USB (LG New Zealand OLED65C24LA)2 × USB-A
Ethernet1 × Ethernet (LG New Zealand OLED65C24LA)1 × LAN
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output1 × optical
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, 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
StandFootprint, 42″ 718 × 170 mm; 48″ 838 × 251 mm; 55″ and 65″ 470 × 230 mm; 77″ 520 × 267 mm; 83″ 1199 × 279 mmSimple Plus Blade stand; footprint 366 × 265.2 mm (48″ to 65″) or 366 × 359 mm (77″, 83″)
VESA pattern42″ to 77″ 300 × 200 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm48″ to 65″ 300 × 200 mm; 77″ and 83″ 400 × 300 mm
Power use–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–G (48″, 55″); F (65″ to 83″)
Colours–Graphite Black
In the box–Remote controls TM2360E and TM1240A (UK), power cable, user manual

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