LG OLED evo G3 vs Samsung OLED S90D

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OLED evo G3 compared with OLED S90D
LGOLED evo G3SamsungOLED S90D
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2023March 2024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED (48, 55, 77, 83″), QD-OLED (65″)
Panel detailSelf-lit OLED with pixel dimming and Brightness Booster Max; the brightness boost and anti-reflection treatment differ by sizeSamsung 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 extrasOLED Dynamic Tone Mapping ProOLED HDR+ (OLED HDR on 48″); HDR10+ Adaptive and HDR10+ Gaming
Screen finish–Anti Reflection; glossy (RTINGS)
Peak brightnessLG states a brightness increase against its B3 of up to 70% on 55″, 65″ and 77″ G3, and 30% on 83″; these are relative maker claims, not measured luminance. Super Anti Reflective treatment applies to 55″, 65″ and 77″.–
Picture processingAI Picture Pro, AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Genre Selection and AI Brightness Control4K AI Upscaling, Real Depth Enhancer, HDR Brightness Optimizer
Picture modes–Filmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic)
Motion handlingLG UK labels the panel 100Hz native and explicitly supports 4K 120fps HFR and 4K 120Hz HDMI input; 120Hz records the highest supported native-resolution rate.Motion Xcelerator 144Hz
Viewing angle–Ultra Viewing Angle
Sizes
Sizes55, 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 detail4 × HDMI with 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS on all ports; eARC on HDMI 2. QMS requires a compatible source.4K 144Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; eARC; Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Game featuresHGiG, Game Optimiser, Game Dashboard, FreeSync Compatible and G-Sync CompatibleFreeSync 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 AI Processor 4K Gen6NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor
Speakers60 W, 4.2 channels (better)40 W, 2.1 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.2
Speaker detail60 W, 4.2-channel down-firing speakers40 W, 2.1ch, OTS Lite
Audio featuresAI Sound Pro virtual 9.1.2 up-mix, Clear Voice Pro, AI Acoustic Tuning 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 2Apple AirPlay, Tap View and screen or sound mirroring from Samsung phones
Software updatesLaunch software webOS 23; UK maker lists security updates until 31 December 2027Security 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 2.02 × USB-A
Ethernet1 × Ethernet1 × LAN
Optical audio out1 × optical1 × optical
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1222 × 703 × 27.2 mm; 65″ 1441 × 826 × 24.3 mm; 77″ 1712 × 982 × 24.8 mm; 83″ 1847 × 1057 × 28.0 mmWithout 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
StandDesigned for wall mounting; tabletop stand sold separatelySimple Plus Blade stand; footprint 366 × 265.2 mm (48″ to 65″) or 366 × 359 mm (77″, 83″)
VESA pattern55″ 300 × 200 mm; 65″ and 77″ 300 × 300 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm48″ to 65″ 300 × 200 mm; 77″ and 83″ 400 × 300 mm
Power useUnder 0.5 W standbyTypical/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 boxMagic Remote, 2 AA batteries, IR blaster cable and attached power cableRemote controls TM2360E and TM1240A (UK), power cable, user manual

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