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LG C5 OLED (OLED65C5) vs Samsung S90F OLED (QN65S90F)
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best OLED TVs: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The LG C5 is the most complete OLED for most people: reference contrast, real usable brightness, four HDMI 2.1 ports, and near-universal owner satisfaction at a premium rather than flagship price. If you want more color punch and bright-room brightness, the Samsung S90F QD-OLED is the runner-up worth cross-shopping.
LG C5 OLED (OLED65C5)
Buy itThe safest great OLED you can buy: reference contrast, genuinely useful brightness, and the best gaming connectivity in the class.
- WOLED evo panel with perfect per-pixel blacks and improved highlight brightness
- Four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports, up to 144Hz, VRR, and very low input lag
- Excellent out-of-box accuracy in Filmmaker Mode and a fast webOS platform
- Owner satisfaction is among the highest of any current TV
- The brightest QD-OLEDs still out-punch it on HDR highlights and bright-room color
- Supports Dolby Vision but not HDR10+
Samsung S90F OLED (QN65S90F)
Buy itA QD-OLED that pairs the brightest, most saturated color here with a mid-tier attitude toward price.
- QD-OLED panel (at 55, 65, and 77 inches) delivers exceptional color volume and high peak brightness
- Very good bright-room performance for an OLED, with strong specular highlights
- Four HDMI 2.1 ports with up to 144Hz, VRR, and a well-built Gaming Hub
- Independent testing rates its color accuracy and HDR pop near the top of the class
- No Dolby Vision support (HDR10+ only), which matters for one major streaming catalog
- Only the 55, 65, and 77 inch sizes use QD-OLED; other sizes drop to a dimmer WOLED panel
Side by side
| LG C5 OLED (OLED65C5) | Samsung S90F OLED (QN65S90F) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Most people who want reference-grade OLED picture and every gaming feature that matters, without paying flagship money. | Buyers who want the most vivid, punchy OLED image and a bit more bright-room brightness, especially for HDR movies and gaming. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$$ · premium |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the LG C5 OLED (OLED65C5) - The safest great OLED you can buy: reference contrast, genuinely useful brightness, and the best gaming connectivity in the class. Choose the Samsung S90F OLED (QN65S90F) instead if buyers who want the most vivid, punchy OLED image and a bit more bright-room brightness, especially for HDR movies and gaming.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best OLED TVs: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).