LG OLED evo C3 vs Samsung Neo QLED QN95B (2022)

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OLED evo C3 compared with Neo QLED QN95B (2022)
LGOLED evo C3SamsungNeo QLED QN95B (2022)
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20232022
Display
PanelOLEDMini-LED
Panel detailOLED with pixel dimming; Brightness Booster on 55″, 65″, 77″ and 83″, excluded on 42″ and 48″Samsung Neo QLED quantum-dot LCD with Quantum Matrix Technology Mini LED backlight in all four UK maker tables.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz (better)
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasOLED Dynamic Tone Mapping ProSamsung specifies Quantum HDR 2000, HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming, and HLG. Both exact UK model reviews confirm HDR10 support and no Dolby Vision.
Picture processingAI Picture Pro, AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Genre Selection and AI Brightness ControlUltimate UHD Dimming Pro, Real Depth Enhancer and 4K upscaling in all four UK maker tables.
Picture modes10 modes, including Personalised Picture Wizard, Filmmaker, Cinema, Game and ISF Expert Bright Room and Dark RoomFilmmaker Mode, Expert Calibration and Smart Calibration Basic/Professional in all four UK maker tables.
Motion handlingOLED Motion; LG UK labels the panel 100Hz native and explicitly specifies 4K 120fps HFR; LG Turkey lists the same OLED77C34LA model as 120Hz nativeSamsung lists 100 Hz standard refresh and 4K at up to 144 Hz on every HDMI input in all four UK size tables.
Viewing angle–Samsung specifies Ultra Viewing Angle; reviews still found some off-axis limitations.
Sizes
Sizes42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83″55, 65, 75, 85″
Largest size83″85″ (better)
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 Pro
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detail4 × HDMI supporting 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS; eARC on HDMI 2Four HDMI inputs, each listed for 4K 144 Hz in all four UK maker tables, with eARC on HDMI 3. Both exact UK 65-inch reviews identify the inputs as HDMI 2.1. The One Connect Y22 4K box houses the connections.
Game featuresG-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Compatible, HGiG, Game Optimiser and Game DashboardFreeSync Premium Pro, ALLM, Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom and HGiG in all four UK maker tables.
Cloud gaming–Samsung Gaming Hub is listed for the UK; compatible controllers, internet and separate subscriptions may be required.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSTizen
Processorα9 AI Processor 4K Gen6Neural Quantum Processor 4K
Speakers–70 W, 4.2.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.0Bluetooth 5.2
Speaker detail42″ 20 W, 2.0 channels; 48″ to 83″ 40 W, 2.2 channels; down-firing70 W, 4.2.2-channel speakers with Object Tracking Sound+ in all four UK maker tables.
Audio featuresAI Sound Pro virtual 9.1.2 up-mix, AI Acoustic Tuning, Clear Voice Pro and Bluetooth Surround ReadyDolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier and Adaptive Sound+.
Voice assistantsHands-free voice control and intelligent voice recognitionBixby built in; the UK maker tables also list compatibility with Alexa and Google Assistant.
CastingApple AirPlay 2SmartThings, phone and TV mirroring, Tap View and Multi View for up to two videos.
Software updateswebOS 23; LG UK lists security updates until 31 December 2027–
TV tunersUK models have 2 RF inputs and 1 CI slotTwin DVB-T2/C/S2 digital tuners, analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4 and HbbTV 2.0.3 in the UK maker tables. UK USB recording and time shift are listed.
USB3 × USB 2.0Three USB-A ports and one USB-C input for a camera in all four UK maker tables.
Ethernet1 × EthernetOne Ethernet LAN input.
Optical audio out1 × opticalOne 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 mmWithout stand, width × height × depth by UK size: 55-inch 1228.0 × 707.3 × 17.4 mm; 65-inch 1446.9 × 829.7 × 17.4 mm; 75-inch 1670.6 × 958.4 × 17.8 mm; 85-inch 1894.2 × 1084.4 × 17.8 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand.
StandFootprint, 42″ 718 × 170 mm; 48″, 55″ and 65″ 470 × 230 mm; 77″ 520 × 267 mmBright Silver Connected Stand. With-stand weights: 55-inch 24.2 kg; 65-inch 30.4 kg; 75-inch 41.3 kg; 85-inch 54.4 kg.
VESA pattern42″ to 77″ 300 × 200 mm55- and 65-inch 400 × 300 mm; 75-inch 400 × 400 mm; 85-inch 600 × 400 mm.
Power useUnder 0.5 W standbyMaximum by UK size: 55-inch 140 W; 65-inch 180 W; 75-inch 195 W; 85-inch 270 W.
Energy class–G for 55 and 65 inches; F for 75 and 85 inches on the UK maker A–G scale.
Colours–Bright Silver front and stand in all four UK maker tables.
In the boxMagic Remote, 2 AA batteries, IR blaster cable and attached power cableThe UK 65-inch maker table lists a TM2180E remote, an additional TM1240A remote for the UK, power cable and user manual.

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