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Samsung S95F OLED — QD-OLED Gen 4 · ~2,100 nits · 165 Hz
Samsung

Samsung S95F OLED

QD-OLED Gen 4 · ~2,100 nits · 165 Hz

94
/ 100
From $3,499
VS
LG G5 OLED wins by 2
LG G5 OLED — MLA OLED · 2300 nits · 144Hz
LG

LG G5 OLED

MLA OLED · 2300 nits · 144Hz

96
/ 100
From $3,299
Specdex verdict

LG G5 OLED takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung S95F OLED lands at 94 and LG G5 OLED at 96. That puts LG G5 OLED ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung S95F OLED if…

  • ✓QD-OLED Gen 4 with ~2,100 nit peak (RTINGS measured)
  • ✓165 Hz with full HDMI 2.1
  • ✓OneConnect Box keeps panel thin

Pick LG G5 OLED if…

  • ✓Brightest OLED ever at 2300 nits
  • ✓4× HDMI 2.1 with 144Hz
  • ✓Wall-flush gallery design
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Gaming

Tie

Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Smart platform

Samsung S95F OLED

OS speed, app support, ecosystem

Samsung S95F OLED leads on smart (80 vs 78).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Samsung S95F OLED 94
vs
96 LG G5 OLED

Score breakdown

Samsung S95F OLED
94
display 95
motion 96
hdr 92
gaming 96
smart 80
LG G5 OLED
96
display 98
motion 95
hdr 96
gaming 96
smart 78

Specs side-by-side

Samsung S95F OLED versus LG G5 OLED — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung S95F OLED LG G5 OLED
Display
55″ / 65″ / 77″ QD-OLED Gen 4
55″ / 65″ / 77″ / 83″ MLA OLED
Resolution
4K @ 165 Hz
4K 144Hz
Peak brightness
~2,100 nits (RTINGS measured 10% window)
—
HDR
HDR10+ + HDR10
Dolby Vision + HDR10
HDMI
4× HDMI 2.1
4× HDMI 2.1 with 144Hz
VRR
Yes
G-Sync + FreeSync
ALLM
Yes
Yes

Samsung S95F OLED

Pros
  • +QD-OLED Gen 4 with ~2,100 nit peak (RTINGS measured)
  • +165 Hz with full HDMI 2.1
  • +OneConnect Box keeps panel thin
Cons
  • −No Dolby Vision (HDR10+ only)
  • −Tizen OS slower than LG webOS
  • −Expensive at 65″+

LG G5 OLED

Pros
  • +Brightest OLED ever at 2300 nits
  • +4× HDMI 2.1 with 144Hz
  • +Wall-flush gallery design
Cons
  • −No tabletop stand included
  • −webOS still ad-laden
  • −Speakers below average

FAQ: Samsung S95F OLED vs LG G5 OLED

Which is better, Samsung S95F OLED or LG G5 OLED? +

LG G5 OLED scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung S95F OLED worth the price? +

At $3,499, Samsung S95F OLED delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in motion.

Is LG G5 OLED worth the price? +

At $3,299, LG G5 OLED delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in display.

Does Samsung S95F OLED 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 S95F OLED or LG G5 OLED? +

Samsung S95F OLED — leads on smart (80 vs 78). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.