LG SIGNATURE OLED W8 vs Samsung OLED S90C

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SIGNATURE OLED W8 compared with OLED S90C

	LGSIGNATURE OLED W8	SamsungOLED S90C
Overview
Released
Released	2018	March 2023
Display
Panel
Panel	OLED	QD-OLED
Panel detail
Panel detail	Picture-on-Wall OLED screen with a separate soundbar/control unit	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.
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	–	144 Hz
HDR formats
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras
HDR extras	LG also lists Advanced HDR by Technicolor; HDR10 Pro and HLG Pro name LG's processing, not HDR10+ support	Quantum HDR OLED; HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming. HDR10 confirmed by the exact reviews.
Screen finish
Screen finish	–	Anti Reflection
Peak brightness
Peak brightness	Computer Bild measured around 730 cd/m² on its 65-inch W8; this is a review measurement, not an LG claim	–
Picture processing
Picture processing	The α9 processor provides LG's Quad Step Noise Reduction, Object Depth Enhancer, 4K Upscaler and Enhanced Dynamic Tone Mapping	4K upscaling, Perceptional Color Mapping and Real Depth Enhancer.
Picture modes
Picture modes	–	Filmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic).
Motion handling
Motion handling	–	Motion Xcelerator Turbo Pro; 120 Hz with up to 144 Hz supported for compatible PC content.
Viewing angle
Viewing angle	–	Ultra Viewing Angle.
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	65, 77″	55, 65, 77″
Largest size
Largest size	77″	77″
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)	4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	None	HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium
Auto low latency mode
Auto low latency mode	–	Yes
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	Four HDMI inputs, with ARC on HDMI 2, are housed in the separate soundbar/control unit; no external 4K 120 Hz HDMI input	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 features
Game features	The 2018 W8 can show high-frame-rate content from its built-in apps, but has no HDMI 2.1 or external 4K 120 Hz input	FreeSync Premium, ALLM, HGiG, Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View and Mini Map Zoom.
Cloud gaming
Cloud gaming	–	Samsung Gaming Hub; subscriptions and compatible controller required.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	webOS	Tizen
Processor
Processor	α9 Intelligent Processor	Neural Quantum Processor 4K
Speakers
Speakers	60 W, 4.2 channels (better)	40 W, 2.1 channels
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	4.2	5.2
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	Separate 60 W, 4.2-channel speaker/control unit with two woofers accounting for 20 W. LG lists the 77-inch unit at 13.1 kg; no 65-inch unit weight is stated on the UK sheet.	OTS Lite; 40 W, 2.1 channels in all three UK sizes.
Audio features
Audio features	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, LG Sound Sync and One Touch Sound Tuning	Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier, Adaptive Sound+ and dual Bluetooth audio.
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	UK LG sheet says built-in Google Assistant required a software update and was unavailable in the Republic of Ireland; Google Home and Alexa compatibility required separate devices	Bixby with UK English and far-field voice interaction.
Casting
Casting	Wi-Fi Direct on both UK sizes; Miracast and WiDi listed for the 77-inch model by LG Hungary	Mobile Tap Mirroring, App Casting and Wireless DeX; Multi View up to two videos.
Software updates
Software updates	webOS 4.0 with Magic Remote and ThinQ AI. Exact first on-sale month was not verified, so release uses year precision.	Security updates until at least 31 December 2028 in the current UK specification table.
TV tuners
TV tuners	UK 65 and 77-inch sheets list twin DVB-T2/C/S2 reception	Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 plus analogue; CI+1.4.
USB
USB	Three USB ports on both UK sizes	2 × USB-A.
Ethernet
Ethernet	One LAN input on both UK sizes	Ethernet LAN supported.
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	Optical digital audio output on both UK sizes	1 × optical digital audio output.
Design and power
Size
Size	Display only (W × H × D): 65W8PLA 1446 × 823 × 3.85 mm; 77W8PLA 1721 × 989 × 5.96 mm	Without 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.
Stand
Stand	Wall mounting required. The separate soundbar/control unit measures 1260 × 78 × 198 mm for 65W8PLA and 1460 × 84 × 208 mm for 77W8PLA.	Simple 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 pattern
VESA pattern	–	55/65-inch 300 × 200 mm; 77-inch 400 × 300 mm.
Power use
Power use	Both UK models list under 0.5 W standby	Typical / maximum: 55-inch 82 / 310 W; 65-inch 95 / 360 W; 77-inch 117 / 460 W. Standby 0.50 W.
Energy class
Energy class	–	55-inch G; 65/77-inch F.
Colours
Colours	–	Titan Black.
In the box
In the box	Magic Remote and two AA batteries on both UK sizes	TM2360E remote plus TM1240A in the UK, stand, power cable and manual.