# LG vs Samsung TVs: OLED, Mini LED, HDR formats and smart platforms compared

Source: https://specwiseguide.com/lg-vs-samsung-tv/
Updated: 2026-11-13 · By SMART SC Editorial Team

**Short answer:** **Choose LG for OLED and Dolby Vision**: the C5 is the benchmark mid-range OLED, with Dolby Vision for streaming and Xbox and four 4K 120 Hz inputs. **Choose Samsung for bright rooms and anti-glare screens**: its Neo QLED (Mini LED) and Glare Free OLEDs handle windows best, and its lines run to 165 Hz. The biggest practical difference is **HDR format**: LG's OLEDs support **Dolby Vision but not HDR10+** (its QNED85A LCD has neither), Samsung **HDR10+ but not Dolby Vision**. Both put 4K 120 Hz on all four inputs at 55 inches and up in most lines we list, and neither includes an ATSC 3.0 tuner in them.

## Key takeaways

- **OLED:** LG B5, C5 and G5 (WOLED, Dolby Vision) vs Samsung S90F, S90H and S95F (HDR10+; Glare Free and 165 Hz on the S90H and S95F).
- **Mini LED:** Samsung's Neo QLED (QN90 series) is the stronger bright-room range in our catalogue.
- **HDR:** Dolby Vision (LG OLEDs) is more widely used by streaming services than HDR10+ (Samsung).
- **Smart TV:** webOS (LG) vs Tizen (Samsung); both have AirPlay and ad-supported home screens.

LG and Samsung are the two largest TV brands, and they've taken different paths: LG built its range around **OLED**, while Samsung built its around **quantum-dot LCD** (QLED, then Mini LED as Neo QLED) and later added QD-OLED. Here's how their current lines line up, from the spec sheets.

## Line-up map

| Tier | LG | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Premium OLED | **G5** | **S95F** |
| Mid OLED | **C5** | **S90F** (2025), **S90H** (2026) |
| Entry OLED | **B5** | — |
| Premium Mini LED | QNED Mini LED (upper lines, not yet in our catalogue) | **QN90F** (2025), **QN90H** (2026) |
| Mid LCD | **QNED85A** (Mini LED, per LG) | **Q8F** (QLED) |
| Small and basic | **LQ630B** (32-inch, 720p) | Q8F in 32–50 in (60 Hz) |
| Lifestyle | — | **The Frame** (art TV) |

## The differences that matter

| | LG | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Vision | **Yes** on OLEDs; not the QNED85A or LQ630B | No |
| HDR10+ | No | **Yes** |
| 4K 120 Hz inputs (lines we list, 55 in+) | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 (The Frame: 1) |
| Highest PC refresh (lines we list) | **165 Hz** (G5) | **165 Hz** (S95F, S90H, QN90F) |
| Anti-reflection | Anti-glare on the G5; C5 "Bright Room Ready" (UL-verified) | **Glare Free** on S95F, S90H, QN90F, QN90H; matte on The Frame |
| ATSC 3.0 tuner (lines we list) | No | No (or not confirmed) |
| Smart platform | webOS | Tizen |
| Soundbar pairing | WOW Orchestra with LG bars | Q-Symphony with Samsung bars |

**HDR format** is the biggest everyday difference, as long as you're comparing LG's OLEDs: the QNED85A plays HDR10 and HLG only. Netflix, Disney+ and Apple TV+ stream many titles in Dolby Vision; fewer services use HDR10+. On a Samsung, Dolby Vision titles play in standard HDR10, which still looks good but drops the scene-by-scene metadata. See [TVs with Dolby Vision](/tvs-with-dolby-vision/).

**Bright rooms** favor Samsung: its Glare Free layer is the most widely used anti-reflection treatment in our catalogue. See the [bright-room guide](/best-tv-for-bright-room/).

**Antenna viewers** should note neither brand's current lines in our catalogue include an ATSC 3.0 tuner; Sony, Hisense and TCL have some ([ATSC 3.0 TVs](/atsc-3-tvs/)).

## Every LG and Samsung line we list

| TV line | Type | Panel (as marketed) | Refresh / max VRR | 4K 120 Hz+ inputs | HDR formats | Anti-reflection | Sizes we list | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG B5 2025 | OLED | OLED | 120 / 120 Hz | 4 of 4 | Dolby Vision | – | 55″, 65″, 83″ | Amazon ↗ |
| LG C5 2025 | OLED | WOLED (OLED evo) | 120 / 144 Hz | 4 of 4 | Dolby Vision | – | 42″, 48″, 55″, 65″, 77″, 83″ | Amazon ↗ |
| LG G5 2025 | OLED | WOLED (OLED evo) | 120 / 165 Hz | 4 of 4 | Dolby Vision | Glare and reflection free (UL Discomfort Glare Free) | 55″, 65″, 77″, 83″, 97″ | Amazon ↗ |
| LG QNED85A 2025 | Mini LED | QNED MiniLED | 120 / 144 Hz | 4 of 4 | HDR10 only | – | 55″, 65″, 75″, 86″, 100″ | Amazon ↗ |
| LG LQ630B 2023 | LED | LCD, direct LED backlight | 60 / 60 Hz | 0 of 2 | HDR10 only | – | 32″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung QN90H 2026 | Mini LED | Neo QLED (Mini LED) with Glare Free | 120 / 144 Hz | 4 of 4 | HDR10+ | Glare Free | 65″, 75″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung S90H 2026 | OLED | OLED with Glare Free | 120 / 165 Hz | 4 of 4 | HDR10+ | Glare Free | 55″, 65″, 77″, 83″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung Q8F 2025 | LED | QLED | 120 / 144 Hz | 4 of 4 | HDR10+ | – | 32″, 43″, 50″, 55″, 65″, 75″, 85″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung QN90F 2025 | Mini LED | Neo QLED (Mini LED) with Glare Free | 120 / 165 Hz | 4 of 4 | HDR10+ | Glare Free | 55″, 65″, 75″, 85″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung S90F 2025 | OLED | OLED | 120 / 144 Hz | 4 of 4 | HDR10+ | – | 55″, 65″, 77″, 83″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung S95F 2025 | OLED | OLED with Glare Free | 120 / 165 Hz | 4 of 4 | HDR10+ | OLED Glare Free | 55″, 65″, 77″, 83″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung The Frame (LS03F) 2025 | LED | QLED with matte anti-reflection display | 120 / 144 Hz | 1 of 4 | HDR10+ | Matte Display | 43″, 50″, 55″, 65″ | Amazon ↗ |

## Picks from each brand

**Best LG TV: LG OLED evo C5**

- WOLED (OLED evo), 2025 model
- 120 Hz native, VRR up to 144 Hz
- 4K 120 Hz+ on 4 of 4 HDMI inputs
- HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
- Tuner: ATSC 1.0
- Models: 42″ OLED42C5PUA · 48″ OLED48C5PUA · 55″ OLED55C5PUA · 65″ OLED65C5PUA · 77″ OLED77C5PUA · 83″ OLED83C5PUA

For a bright room or a wall mount, LG's **G5** adds a brighter tandem panel and an anti-glare screen; see [LG C5 vs G5](/lg-c5-vs-g5/).

**Best Samsung OLED: Samsung S90H OLED**

- OLED with Glare Free, 2026 model
- 120 Hz native, VRR up to 165 Hz
- 4K 120 Hz+ on 4 of 4 HDMI inputs
- HDR: HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
- Tuner: ATSC 1.0
- Anti-reflection: Glare Free
- Models: 55″ QN55S90H · 65″ QN65S90H · 77″ QN77S90H · 83″ QN83S90H

Above it, the **S95F** adds a matte screen, a One Connect box and 70 W speakers; see [Samsung S90F vs S95F](/samsung-s90f-vs-s95f/).

**Best Samsung Mini LED: Samsung QN90F Neo QLED**

- Neo QLED (Mini LED) with Glare Free, 2025 model
- 120 Hz native, VRR up to 165 Hz
- 4K 120 Hz+ on 4 of 4 HDMI inputs
- HDR: HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
- Tuner: ATSC 1.0
- Anti-reflection: Glare Free
- Models: 55″ QN55QN90F · 65″ QN65QN90F · 75″ QN75QN90F · 85″ QN85QN90F

## Our take

If you watch a lot of streamed films and series in the evening, or play Xbox with Dolby Vision, **LG's C5** (or the brighter G5) is the better fit. If your room is bright, you want anti-glare, or you want a Mini LED with a polished smart platform, **Samsung**. Brand loyalty matters less than these two questions: [OLED or Mini LED](/oled-vs-qled/), and Dolby Vision or not.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, LG or Samsung TV?

LG for OLED picture and Dolby Vision; Samsung for bright rooms, anti-glare screens and the widest Mini LED range. For gaming both are excellent: most of their lines we list take 4K 120 Hz on all four inputs (The Frame on one, and the 50-inch-and-smaller Samsungs on none).

### Is LG OLED better than Samsung OLED?

They're close. LG's OLEDs support Dolby Vision; Samsung's S90H and S95F add Glare Free anti-reflection and up to 165 Hz but use HDR10+. At the top, LG's G5 has a brighter tandem panel and anti-glare too. In a bright room, the S95F or G5; for Dolby Vision streaming, the C5 or G5. See LG C5 vs G5 and Samsung S90F vs S95F.

### Does Samsung support Dolby Vision?

No. Samsung TVs support HDR10+ instead. Dolby Vision content still plays, in HDR10.

### Which lasts longer, LG or Samsung?

There's no reliable public data by brand. Reliability depends more on the panel type and use (OLED burn-in, LCD backlight wear) than the badge.

## Sources

- [LG Electronics USA, OLED B5 spec sheet (55/65, 05/2025)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/OLED65B5_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [LG Electronics USA, OLED evo C5 spec sheet (02/2025)](https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--1wRfLD3h--/s2fp28jm20rwng16loto.pdf)
- [LG Electronics USA, OLED evo G5 spec sheet (02/2025)](https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--TmexmtYN--/gpn5ncne505um4qcctyq.pdf)
- [LG Electronics USA, QNED85A spec sheet (03/2025)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QNED85AUA_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [LG Electronics USA, 32LQ630B spec sheet (03/2023)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/32LQ630B_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung QN90H specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN65QN90H_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung S90H specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN55S90H_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung Q8F specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN55Q8F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung QN90F specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN65QN90F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung S90F specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN42S90F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung S95F specification sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN65S95F_Specification-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung The Frame (LS03F) specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN55LS03F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [RTINGS, Best TV brands (independent lab measurements)](https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/best/brands)