Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"
QD-OLED · Glare-Free · One Connect
LG G5 OLED
MLA OLED · 2300 nits · 144Hz
LG G5 OLED takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" lands at 95 and LG G5 OLED at 96. That puts LG G5 OLED ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" if…
- ✓Best anti-glare finish ever
- ✓QD-OLED color volume
- ✓One Connect box
Pick LG G5 OLED if…
- ✓Brightest OLED ever at 2300 nits
- ✓4× HDMI 2.1 with 144Hz
- ✓Wall-flush gallery design
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGaming
TieInput lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Smart platform
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" leads on smart (84 vs 78).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" | LG G5 OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | QD-OLED | — |
| Size | 65″ | — |
| Refresh | 144Hz | — |
| HDR | HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision + HDR10 |
| HDMI | 4× HDMI 2.1 | 4× HDMI 2.1 with 144Hz |
| Display | — | 55″ / 65″ / 77″ / 83″ MLA OLED |
| Resolution | — | 4K 144Hz |
| VRR | — | G-Sync + FreeSync |
| ALLM | — | Yes |
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"
- +Best anti-glare finish ever
- +QD-OLED color volume
- +One Connect box
- −No Dolby Vision
- −Anti-glare layer softens darks slightly
- −Tizen ads
LG G5 OLED
- +Brightest OLED ever at 2300 nits
- +4× HDMI 2.1 with 144Hz
- +Wall-flush gallery design
- −No tabletop stand included
- −webOS still ad-laden
- −Speakers below average
FAQ: Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" vs LG G5 OLED
Which is better, Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" or LG G5 OLED? +
LG G5 OLED scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" worth the price? +
At $3,399, Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Is LG G5 OLED worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G5 OLED delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in display.
Does Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" or LG G5 OLED last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for smart platform, Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" or LG G5 OLED? +
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" — leads on smart (84 vs 78). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.