LG SIGNATURE OLED W8 vs Samsung OLED S95C

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SIGNATURE OLED W8 compared with OLED S95C
LGSIGNATURE OLED W8SamsungOLED S95C
Overview
Released2018March 2023
Display
PanelOLEDQD-OLED
Panel detailPicture-on-Wall OLED screen with a separate soundbar/control unitQuantum Dot-driven self-illuminating OLED pixels in all three sizes.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate–144 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasLG also lists Advanced HDR by Technicolor; HDR10 Pro and HLG Pro name LG's processing, not HDR10+ supportQuantum HDR OLED+; HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming
Screen finish–Anti Reflection
Peak brightnessComputer Bild measured around 730 cd/m² on its 65-inch W8; this is a review measurement, not an LG claim–
Picture processingThe α9 processor provides LG's Quad Step Noise Reduction, Object Depth Enhancer, 4K Upscaler and Enhanced Dynamic Tone Mapping4K upscaling, Perceptional Color Mapping and Real Depth Enhancer.
Picture modes–Filmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic).
Motion handling–Motion Xcelerator Turbo Pro; 120 Hz with up to 144 Hz supported for compatible PC content.
Viewing angle–Ultra Viewing Angle.
Sizes
Sizes65, 77″55, 65, 77″
Largest size77″77″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)
Variable refresh rateNoneHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency mode–Yes
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs, with ARC on HDMI 2, are housed in the separate soundbar/control unit; no external 4K 120 Hz HDMI input4K 144 Hz on HDMI1/2/3/4; connections on the supplied One Connect (Y23 4K) box. eARC and HDMI VRR confirmed by both exact reviews. Anynet+ HDMI-CEC.
Game featuresThe 2018 W8 can show high-frame-rate content from its built-in apps, but has no HDMI 2.1 or external 4K 120 Hz inputFreeSync Premium Pro, ALLM, HGiG, Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View and Mini Map Zoom.
Cloud gaming–Samsung Gaming Hub; supported subscriptions and controller required.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSTizen
Processorα9 Intelligent ProcessorNeural Quantum Processor 4K
Speakers60 W, 4.2 channels70 W, 4.2.2 channels (better)
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARC–Yes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth4.25.2
Speaker detailSeparate 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+; 70 W, 4.2.2 channels across all three sizes.
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, LG Sound Sync and One Touch Sound TuningQ-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier, Adaptive Sound+ and dual Bluetooth audio.
Voice assistantsUK 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 devicesBixby with UK English and far-field voice interaction.
CastingWi-Fi Direct on both UK sizes; Miracast and WiDi listed for the 77-inch model by LG HungaryMobile Tap Mirroring, App Casting and Wireless DeX; Multi View up to two videos.
Software updateswebOS 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 tunersUK 65 and 77-inch sheets list twin DVB-T2/C/S2 receptionTwin DVB-T2/C/S2 plus analogue; CI+1.4 and HbbTV2.0.3 in the UK.
USBThree USB ports on both UK sizes3× USB-A and 1× USB-C (camera only).
EthernetOne LAN input on both UK sizesEthernet LAN supported.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output on both UK sizes1× optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeDisplay only (W × H × D): 65W8PLA 1446 × 823 × 3.85 mm; 77W8PLA 1721 × 989 × 5.96 mmWithout stand: 55-inch 1224.6 × 706.3 × 11.0 mm; 65-inch 1443.5 × 829.4 × 11.0 mm; 77-inch 1716.6 × 984.1 × 11.2 mm. Configuration weights exclude the stand.
StandWall mounting required. The separate soundbar/control unit measures 1260 × 78 × 198 mm for 65W8PLA and 1460 × 84 × 208 mm for 77W8PLA.Slim OC Stand; footprint 55/65-inch 360.0 × 267.9 mm, 77-inch 360.0 × 286.4 mm. With-stand weights 23.9 / 29 / 40.0 kg respectively.
VESA pattern–55/65-inch 400 × 300 mm; 77-inch 400 × 400 mm.
Power useBoth UK models list under 0.5 W standbyTypical / maximum: 55-inch 84.4 / 225 W; 65-inch 102.3 / 305 W; 77-inch 131.4 / 455 W. Standby 0.50 W.
Energy class–55-inch G; 65/77-inch F.
Colours–Titan Black.
In the boxMagic Remote and two AA batteries on both UK sizesTM2360E remote, One Connect box, table-top stand, power cable and manual.

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