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LG G4 OLED
Samsung S95D OLED
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Resolution4k
Native Refresh Rate
144Hz
Panel TypeOLED
Sub-Type
WOLED
Dolby Vision
Yes
Screen Finish
Glossy
Resolution4k
Native Refresh Rate
144Hz
Panel TypeOLED
Sub-Type
QD-OLED
Dolby Vision
No
Screen Finish
Matte
Our Verdict
LG G4 OLED
Samsung S95D OLED
The Samsung S95D OLED and the LG G4 OLED are both top-notch TVs, but there are some differences. The LG gets brighter in SDR, and it's the better option if you regularly watch low-quality streams or DVDs since its low-quality content smoothing does a better job. The LG supports Dolby Vision and DTS audio, so it's the better option for those who collect 4k Blu-rays or for those who want to take advantage of Dolby Vision from their favorite streaming apps. On the other hand, the QD-OLED panel on the Samsung provides more vibrant, lifelike, and brighter colors in HDR content. The Samsung includes the Slim One Connect Box, which is good for those looking for a versatile way to plug in their devices, and its matte coating does a better job at eliminating reflections in a bright room, albeit at the cost of image quality.
Variants
- OLED55G4SUB (55")
- OLED65G4SUB (65")
- QN55S95DAFXZA (55")
- QN65S95DAFXZA (65")
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55"
OLED55G4SUB
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55"
QN55S95DAFXZA
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65"
OLED65G4SUB
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65"
QN65S95DAFXZA
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77"
OLED77G4WUA
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77"
QN77S95DAFXZA
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83"
OLED83G4WUA
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97"
OLED97G4WUA
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97"
Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
Full Comparison
Brightness
HDR Brightness
HDR Hallway Photo
HDR Cityscape Photo
HDR Landscape Photo
Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)
Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)
Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)
Peak 2% Window
Peak 10% Window
Peak 25% Window
Peak 50% Window
Peak 100% Window
Sustained 2% Window
Sustained 10% Window
Sustained 25% Window
Sustained 50% Window
Sustained 100% Window
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
HDR Brightness In Game Mode
HDR Hallway Photo
HDR Cityscape Photo
HDR Landscape Photo
Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)
Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)
Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)
Peak 2% Window
Peak 10% Window
Peak 25% Window
Peak 50% Window
Peak 100% Window
Sustained 2% Window
Sustained 10% Window
Sustained 25% Window
Sustained 50% Window
Sustained 100% Window
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
SDR Brightness
Real Scene Peak Brightness
Peak 2% Window
Peak 10% Window
Peak 25% Window
Peak 50% Window
Peak 100% Window
Sustained 2% Window
Sustained 10% Window
Sustained 25% Window
Sustained 50% Window
Sustained 100% Window
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
Black Level
Contrast
Contrast Picture
Contrast
Native Contrast
Lighting Zone Precision
Lighting Zone Precision Picture
Lighting Zone Transitions
Preferred LD Video, Moving Object
Local Dimming
Backlight
Dimming Zone Count Of The Tested TV
Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode
Lighting Zone Precision Photo In Game Mode
Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode
Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming
Std. Dev.
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
Color
SDR Color Volume
DCI-P3 Gamut Rings
CIELAB DCI-P3 Coverage
BT.2020 Gamut Rings
CIELAB BT.2020 Coverage
HDR Color Volume
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² BT.2020 Coverage ITP
White Luminance
Red Luminance
Green Luminance
Blue Luminance
Cyan Luminance
Magenta Luminance
Yellow Luminance
SDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE 2000
Color dE 2000
Gamma
Color Temperature
Picture Mode
Color Temp Setting
Gamma Setting
SDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE 2000
Color dE 2000
Gamma
Color Temperature
White Balance Calibration
Color Calibration
HDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
HDR Pre White Balance Picture
HDR Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE ITP
Color dE ITP
Color Temperature
Picture Mode
HDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
HDR Post White Balance Picture
HDR Post Color Picture
White Balance dE ITP
Color dE ITP
Color Temperature
Processing
PQ EOTF Tracking
PQ EOTF Graph
600 Nit Tracking Delta
1000 Nit Tracking Delta
4000 Nit Tracking Delta
Low-Quality Content Smoothing
Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture
Smoothing
Detail Preservation
Upscaling: Sharpness Processing
Sharpness Picture - 480p
HDR Native Gradient
HDR Gradient Picture
100% Black To 50% Gray
50% Gray To 100% White
100% Black To 50% Red
50% Red To 100% Red
100% Black To 50% Green
50% Green To 100% Green
100% Black To 50% Blue
50% Blue To 100% Blue
Game Mode Responsiveness
Input Lag
1080p @ 60Hz
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
1080p @ 120Hz
1080p @ Max Refresh Rate
4k @ 60Hz
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation
4k @ 120Hz
4k @ Max Refresh Rate
8k @ 60Hz
Supported Resolutions
Resolution
480p @ 59.94Hz (Widescreen)
720p @ 59.94Hz
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
1080p @ 120Hz
1080p Maximum Refresh Rate
4k @ 60Hz
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
4k @ 120Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4
4k Maximum Refresh Rate
8k @ 30Hz Or 24Hz
8k @ 60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Native Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
HDMI Forum VRR
FreeSync
G-SYNC Compatible
4k VRR Maximum
4k VRR Minimum
1080p VRR Maximum
1080p VRR Minimum
VRR + Local Dimming
CAD In Game Mode @ Max Refresh Rate
Pursuit Photo Max Refresh
CAD Heatmap Max Refresh
Transition At Max Refresh
Avg. CAD
Best 10% CAD
Worst 10% CAD
CAD In Game Mode @ 120Hz
Pursuit Photo 120Hz
CAD Heatmap 120Hz
Transition At 120Hz
Avg. CAD
Best 10% CAD
Worst 10% CAD
CAD In Game Mode @ 60Hz
Pursuit Photo 60Hz
CAD Heatmap 60Hz
Transition 60Hz
Avg. CAD
Best 10% CAD
Worst 10% CAD
PS5 Compatibility
PS5 Screenshot
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
4k @ 120Hz
1440p @ 120Hz
1080p @ 120Hz
HDR
VRR
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
Xbox Series X Screenshot
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
4k @ 120Hz
1440p @ 120Hz
1080p @ 120Hz
HDR
VRR
Motion Handling
Stutter
Stutter Video
Stutter Image
Stutter Graph
Sample And Hold
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation
Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Video
Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Image
Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Graph
Sample And Hold (Interpolation)
Interpolation Consistency
Judder
Judder Video Picture
Judder 24p
Judder 25p
Judder 24p via 60p
Judder 25p via 60p
Judder 24p via 60i
Judder 24p via Native Apps
Judder 25p via Native Apps
Micro Judder
24p Clip
25p Clip
Micro Judder-Free 24p
Micro Judder-Free 25p
Micro Judder-Free 24p via 60p
Micro Judder-Free 25p via 60p
Micro Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
Micro Judder-Free 25p via Native Apps
Response Time
Pursuit Photo 60Hz
Response Time Heatmap 60Hz
Transition At 60Hz
First Response Time
Total Response Time
Worst 10% Response Time
Transition Artifacts
Color Transition Image
Edge Transition Image
Color Artifacts
Edge Artifacts
Flicker
Backlight chart
Flicker-Free
PWM Dimming Frequency
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
Optional BFI
Min Flicker For 60 fps
60Hz For 60 fps
120Hz For 120 fps
Min Flicker For 60 fps In Game Mode
Reflections
Direct Reflections
Ring Light Picture
Direct Reflections Graph
Peak Direct Reflection Intensity
Screen Finish
Ambient Black Level Raise
Black Level Raise Picture
Bright Room Black Level Raise Graph
Black Luminance @ 0 lx
Black Luminance @ 1000 lx
Total Reflected Light
Bright Room Off Picture
Ring Picture Total Reflection
Total Reflected Light Intensity
Diffraction Artifacts
Ambient Color Saturation
Bright Room Color Volume Graph
Low-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx
Mid-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx
High-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx
Panel
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Washout
Hue Graph
Color Shift
Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss
Black Level Raise
Gamma Shift
Gray Uniformity
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
50% DSE
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
5% DSE
Panel Technology
Spectral Power Distribution
Pixels Picture
Panel Type
Sub-Type
Subpixel Layout
Inputs
Input Specifications
Side Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs Picture
HDMI
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
ATSC Tuner
USB Ports
USB 3.0
Audio Out 3.5mm
Wi-Fi
Ethernet Speed
Composite In
Digital Optical Audio Out
Audio Passthrough
ARC/eARC Port
eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus
eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT
eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA
eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)
ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1
ARC: DTS 5.1
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
Optical: DTS 5.1
HDR Format Support
HDR10
HDR10+
Dolby Vision
HLG
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
Stand
Stand Picture
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Max Thickness
Build Quality
Build quality picture
Smart Features
Interface
Smart TV Picture
Smart OS
Version
Ad-Free
Ads Picture
Ads
Opt-out
Suggested Content in Home
Opt-out of Suggested Content
Remote
Remote Picture
Voice Control
TV Controls
Controls Picture
Mute Switch
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Misc
Power Consumption
Power Consumption (Max)
Firmware
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
Std. Dev. @ 70
Std. Dev. @ 80
Std. Dev. @ Max
Max
Dynamic Range Compression
Digital Room Correction
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55"
OLED55G4SUB
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55"
QN55S95DAFXZA
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65"
OLED65G4SUB
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65"
QN65S95DAFXZA
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77"
OLED77G4WUA
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77"
QN77S95DAFXZA
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83"
OLED83G4WUA
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83"
97"
OLED97G4WUA
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97"
LG G4 OLED
Samsung S95D OLED
Comments
LG G4 OLED vs Samsung S95D OLED: Main Discussion
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A lot of what you’re seeing in those pictures is just a camera artifact, it’s not that noticeable in person. WOLEDs do have an issue with a green tint, though, and this is mainly noticeable when viewed at an angle. You can read more about this issue in our investigation article here.
Hello, why does the LG (and all other recent WOLED panels) have a much greener tone to the picture than the QD-OLED panels? This is clear when comparing the two 50% gray uniformity pictures, the reflections picture and the upscaling pictures. Is this difference noticeable in the normal TV operation? It doesn’t seem to be mentioned in the review.
The G4 scores better on reflections despite the pictures showing the opposite because of the way we test reflections on our current test bench. The TV’s reflection scoring was brought down by its indirect reflections score, which is based off how much light is scattered across the screen. You can read more about our current reflection tests here. We’re aware that there are flaws with our current test methods for reflections that give TVs with matte coatings a lower-than-expected score, and it’s definitely something we have in mind when we update our test bench. Thanks for reaching out and I hope that helps.
Hi, in the photos you posted of image reflections between the S95D and the G4, there are hardly any reflections on the S95D, in fact in the first image it was impossible to find the reflection on the S95D. And on the black background there was hardly any reflection. On the other hand, in all the images on the G4 the reflections on the screen are clearly evident. So I don’t understand how the G4 can have a better evaluation. How can you explain this?
Hello and thanks for reaching out! I spoke with our display testers, and can confirm that we validated our results several times during testing. However, we do have information in our review that addresses both of these issues! Feel free to give it a read and let us know if you have any other follow up questions or concerns!
For the Samsung there are 2 mistakes. 1st is input lag 1440p @60hz 63.2ms last years tv was around 10ms n even lg is 10ms 63 would be unplayable I think u guys werent in game mode, alot of games are 1440p 60fps so if this is true it would make it unplayable n a huge dealbreaker. 2cnd is Hdr brightness sustained 10% in & out of game mode is showing 193cd theres a whole digit missing.
Hey Razer23! We actually emasured every mode on both units and chose the best mode for both. On the G4, cinema and Filmmaker were almost equivalent, but you get more picture processing options in Cinema, so we opted to use that one. The measured accuracy and brightness in both was equivalent though. Hope that helps!
One thing I don’t get in your test and it’s a bit comparing apples to oranges. In the Hdr brightness test you put the S95d in filmmaker mode the most accurate and the LG G4 you put it in its dimmer cinema mode. While for 2024 the filmaker mode is LG most accurate mode as well and brighter. So measure both tv’s in the filmmaker mode there most accurate mode to keep it on equal playing grounds.