LG OLED evo G4 vs Samsung OLED S95D

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OLED evo G4 compared with OLED S95D
LGOLED evo G4SamsungOLED S95D
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20242024
Display
PanelOLEDQD-OLED
Panel detailSelf-lit OLED evo; Micro Lens Array on 55, 65, 77 and 83 inches, absent on 97 inches (Trusted Reviews)QD-OLED confirmed by What Hi-Fi? and TechRadar; maker OLED Glare Free coating
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz (better)
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras–OLED HDR Pro; HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming. HDR10 and HLG confirmed by What Hi-Fi?
Screen finish–Matte OLED Glare Free
Picture processingAI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control, OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, AI Genre Selection and Filmmaker ModeReal Depth Enhancer, 4K AI Upscaling and HDR Brightness Optimizer
Picture modes–Filmmaker Mode, Smart Calibration Basic and expert calibration
Motion handlingLG specifies 120Hz native for all sizes. PC-connected 144Hz mode and VRR up to 144Hz apply to 55/65/77/83 inches; 97 inches supports VRR up to 120Hz.UK sheet lists 100 Hz with up to 144 Hz; Motion Xcelerator 144Hz and 4K 144 Hz input on every HDMI port
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77, 83, 97″55, 65, 77″
Largest size97″ (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 Premium, G-Sync CompatibleHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour HDMI 2.1 inputs support 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS; eARC on HDMI 2. LG's exact-model FAQ specifies 48Gbps on all four ports.Four HDMI inputs on One Connect Y24 4K, each supporting 4K at 144 Hz; eARC and Anynet+ HDMI-CEC
Game featuresGame Optimiser and Dashboard, HGiG, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync PremiumALLM, HGiG, Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, super-ultrawide view and Mini Map Zoom
Cloud gaming–Samsung Gaming Hub supported in the UK; accounts and subscriptions may be required
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSTizen
Processorα11 AI Processor 4KNQ4 AI Gen2 Processor
Speakers60 W, 4.2 channels70 W, 4.2.2 channels (better)
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.2
Speaker detailDown-firing 4.2-channel speaker systemObject Tracking Sound+ and Q-Symphony with compatible Samsung soundbars
Audio featuresAI Sound Pro virtual 11.1.2 up-mixing, AI Voice Remastering, acoustic tuning, Bluetooth Surround Ready, WiSA 2.1 and WOW Orchestra with compatible LG soundbarsActive Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro and 360 Audio
Voice assistants–Bixby and built-in Alexa; works with Google Assistant speakers
CastingAirPlay 2, built-in Chromecast and LG ThinQ app; application availability varies by regionApple AirPlay, Tap View and mobile mirroring; Multi View up to two videos
Software updateswebOS 24; four upgrades over five years, with regional schedules. LG Australia confirmed its TV range available now on March 14, 2024 and listed 55/65/77/83-inch G4 in-store in March; release records the first confirmed series month, not a universal size or regional day. The 97-inch rollout is not dated by that Australian announcement.Maker lists security updates through 31 December 2029; no OS-upgrade count inferred
TV tuners–Dual DVB-T2/C/S2 tuners, analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4 and HbbTV
USBThree USB 2.0 inputsThree USB-A and one USB-C connection in the maker table
EthernetOne Ethernet inputOne LAN port
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio outputOne digital optical audio output
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 mm; 97″ 2155 × 1230 × 28.2 mmWithout stand, W × H × D; 55-inch 1224.6 × 706.3 × 11 mm; 65-inch 1443.5 × 829.4 × 11 mm; 77-inch 1716.6 × 984.1 × 11.2 mm
StandUK G45LW versions include a wall bracket; 55/65-inch G46LS versions include a stand instead, with a wall bracket sold separately. Maker with-stand dimensions (W × H × D): 55″ 1222 × 787 × 263 mm; 65″ 1441 × 910 × 263 mm; 77″ 1712 × 1039 × 321 mm; 83″ 1847 × 1115 × 321 mm. The 97-inch sheet lists 2155 × 1628 × 580 mm; this unusual stand height is retained as the published value rather than corrected by inference. Stands shown in the larger wall-version specifications are optional. Main weights exclude stands.With stand, 55-inch height 771.4 mm/depth 267.9 mm/23.9 kg; 65-inch 894.4 mm/267.9 mm/29 kg; 77-inch 1048.1 mm/286.4 mm/40 kg. Stand width 360 mm across sizes
VESA pattern55″ 300 × 200 mm; 65/77″ 300 × 300 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm; 97″ 600 × 400 mm55/65-inch 400 × 300 mm; 77-inch 400 × 400 mm
Power useUnder 0.5 W standbyTypical/max 55-inch 82/350 W, 65-inch 100/440 W and 77-inch 128/600 W; standby 0.5 W
Energy class–UK table G at 55 inches, F at 65/77 inches
Colours–Graphite Black front and Titan Black stand
In the boxMR24 Magic Remote, two AA batteries and attached power cable; UK stand or wall bracket depends on model suffixTM2360E and UK TM1240A remotes, user manual and power cable; One Connect box. Released year kept because maker US actual availability is April 2024 after March preorders, while TechRadar reports March. Maker front thumbnail is low resolution and retains OLED screen branding

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