LG SIGNATURE OLED W8 vs Samsung OLED S95H
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| LGSIGNATURE OLED W8 | SamsungOLED S95H | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2018 | May 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | OLED | OLED (48″), QD-OLED (55, 65, 77″) |
| Panel detail | Picture-on-Wall OLED screen with a separate soundbar/control unit | The 48-inch uses a WOLED panel (AVForums); the 55, 65 and 77-inch use QD-OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | – | 165 Hz |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | LG also lists Advanced HDR by Technicolor; HDR10 Pro and HLG Pro name LG's processing, not HDR10+ support | OLED HDR Pro; HDR10+ Adaptive and HDR10+ Gaming |
| Screen finish | – | OLED Glare Free |
| 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 | The α9 processor provides LG's Quad Step Noise Reduction, Object Depth Enhancer, 4K Upscaler and Enhanced Dynamic Tone Mapping | 4K AI Upscaling Pro, AI Motion Enhancer Pro, Real Depth Enhancer, Auto HDR Remastering Pro, Color Booster Pro, HDR Brightness Optimizer, AI Optimized / AI Customization |
| Picture modes | – | Filmmaker Mode, EyeComfort Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic) |
| Motion handling | – | Motion Xcelerator 165 Hz |
| Viewing angle | – | Ultra Viewing Angle |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 65, 77″ | 48, 55, 65, 77″ |
| Largest size | 77″ | 77″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) |
| Variable refresh rate | None | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible |
| Auto low latency mode | – | Yes |
| 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 165 Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; eARC; Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) |
| 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 | Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Game Bar, Mini Map Zoom, Surround Sound, HGiG, AI Auto Game Mode |
| Cloud gaming | – | Samsung Gaming Hub |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | webOS | Tizen |
| Processor | α9 Intelligent Processor | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
| Speakers | 60 W, 4.2 channels | – |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| eARC | – | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| 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. | 48″ 60 W, 2.1.2ch, Object Tracking Sound; 55–77″ 70 W, 4.2.2ch, Object Tracking Sound+ |
| Audio features | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, LG Sound Sync and One Touch Sound Tuning | Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio, Audio Pre-selection Descriptor |
| 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 and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakers |
| Casting | Wi-Fi Direct on both UK sizes; Miracast and WiDi listed for the 77-inch model by LG Hungary | Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Tap View and screen or sound mirroring from Samsung phones |
| 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 2031 |
| TV tuners | UK 65 and 77-inch sheets list twin DVB-T2/C/S2 reception | Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4 slot; HbbTV 2.0.4 |
| USB | Three USB ports on both UK sizes | 3 × USB-A, 1 × USB-C |
| Ethernet | One LAN input on both UK sizes | 1 × LAN |
| Optical audio out | Optical digital audio output on both UK sizes | 1 × optical |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Display only (W × H × D): 65W8PLA 1446 × 823 × 3.85 mm; 77W8PLA 1721 × 989 × 5.96 mm | Without stand, 48″ 1069.3 × 619.9 × 39.6 mm; 55″ 1224.6 × 706.3 × 11.0 mm; 65″ 1443.5 × 829.4 × 11.0 mm; 77″ 1716.6 × 984.1 × 11.2 mm |
| Stand | Wall mounting required. The separate soundbar/control unit measures 1260 × 78 × 198 mm for 65W8PLA and 1460 × 84 × 208 mm for 77W8PLA. | 48″ LaserSlim design with a built-in connection panel; 55–77″ Slim OC Stand (Infinity One design), with a separate One Connect (Y24 4K) box |
| VESA pattern | – | 48″ 300 × 200 mm; 55″ and 65″ 400 × 300 mm; 77″ 400 × 400 mm |
| Power use | Both UK models list under 0.5 W standby | Typical/max, 48″ 61/260 W; 55″ 84/400 W; 65″ 99/540 W; 77″ 127/700 W; 0.5 W standby |
| Energy class | – | 48″ F; 55″ G; 65″ F; 77″ F |
| Colours | – | Graphite Black |
| In the box | Magic Remote and two AA batteries on both UK sizes | – |
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