Head to head

LG G3 OLED evo TV vs Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV

Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV leads 3 to 0 on the 3 rankable specs, but LG G3 OLED evo TV costs $400 less. Most of the 28 attributes tracked here are descriptive rather than numeric.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Panel type: LG G3 lists WOLED evo with MLA (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung S95D QD-OLED lists QD-OLED (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).
Peak brightness (HDR): LG G3 lists ~1,400–2,000 nits small-window HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet); Samsung S95D QD-OLED lists ~1,700–2,000 nits HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
Native refresh rate: LG G3 lists 120 Hz (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung S95D QD-OLED lists 144 Hz (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).
Viewing angle: LG G3 lists Excellent (our summary); Samsung S95D QD-OLED lists Ultra Wide (our summary).
Screen finish: LG G3 lists Glossy (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung S95D QD-OLED lists Matte OLED Glare Free (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

LG G3 OLED evo TV

$2,1990 spec wins

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Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV

$2,5993 spec wins

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Buying for

Every rankable spec counts once. Pick a lens to score only what matters for your tv.

Straight answer

Overall: 0 to 3

Buy the Samsung S95D QD-OLED.

Leads 3 of 3 rankable overall specs.
Native refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~4.8 ms vs ~5 ms
LG G3 is $400 cheaper. Pay the difference only if native refresh rate matters to you.

0 LG G33 rankable of 28 specsSamsung S95D QD-OLED 3

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

Burn-in riskrow
Static news tickers, game HUDs and desktop use can leave permanent marks over the years.
Trips:LG G3 · Yes (mitigated by pixel shift / screen…Trips:Samsung S95D QD-OLED · Yes (QD-OLED real-time safeguard)
Glossy screen, no anti-reflective coatingrow
Lamps and windows reflect in a bright room.
Trips:LG G3 · GlossyClear:Samsung S95D QD-OLED · Matte OLED Glare Free

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

2 of 3 differ

Panel type≠

WOLED evo with MLA

Samsung

QD-OLED

Peak brightness (HDR)≠

~1,400–2,000 nits small-window HDR

Samsung

~1,700–2,000 nits HDR

HDMI 2.1 portssame

Samsung

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Upfront price + 3 years of consumables, fees & essential add-ons

LG G3

Upfront list price$2,199

Essential add-ons (Optional tabletop stand (wall mount only in box))+$149

3-Year Estimated Total$2,348

Comes with slim wall bracket; official swivel stand sold separately.

Samsung S95D QD-OLED

Upfront list price$2,599

3-Year Estimated Total$2,599

Living Room Space & Placement Check

Real-world physical measurements for credenza width, soundbar clearance, and wall mounting.

Ergonomic & Spatial Check

TV Stand & Table Footprint

Check your media console width before buying wide-foot models.

No stand in box (wall mount only; official stand ~$149)

Samsung

Slim One Connect center metal pedestal

Soundbar Clearance

Low bezel clearance may cause soundbars to block screen bottom or remote sensor.

N/A on wall; ~2.8 in with optional swivel stand

Samsung

2.9 in clearance above center stand

Wall Mount Profile & Depth

Ultra-slim 0.9 in flush gallery mount with zero gap

Samsung

0.4 in ultra-thin OLED panel with external One Connect box

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

LG: What to watch for

Hidden Cost
Zero tabletop stand included in the box.
Engineered as a flush gallery wall-mount TV. If you do not intend to drill into wall studs, the official LG swivel stand is an extra ~$149 purchase.
Hardware Quirk
Subtle green/pink tint shift at extreme off-axis viewing angles.
The Micro Lens Array (MLA) layer refracts light dramatically to boost brightness, but can introduce a mild chromatic tint when viewed past 45 degrees.

Samsung: What to watch for

Software / Apps
Smart TV interface runs sponsored ads and banner recommendations.
Like most modern smart TV platforms, the home menu highlights suggested streaming content and sponsored banner placement out of the box.
Ergonomics
Thin integrated TV speakers lack low-end bass punch.
Ultra-thin modern chassis leave minimal acoustic chamber depth, making a dedicated soundbar or audio system virtually mandatory for movie dialogues.

LG G3$2,1990 wins

Samsung S95D QD-OLED$2,5993 wins

Picture Processing Gaming Audio Smart TV Design Ownership

20 of 28 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Picture

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Picture specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV.
Panel type	WOLED evo with MLA	QD-OLED
Screen size	65 inches	65 inches
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Native refresh rate	120 Hz	144 Hz (wins this row: higher)
Peak brightness (HDR)Not on the official sheet	~1,400–2,000 nits small-window HDR	~1,700–2,000 nits HDR
ContrastOur summary	Infinite (per-pixel)	Infinite (per-pixel)
Local dimming	Per-pixel (self-emissive)	Per-pixel (self-emissive)
Viewing angleOur summary	Excellent	Ultra Wide
Screen finish	Glossy	Matte OLED Glare Free
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (no HDR10+)	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG (no Dolby Vision)

Processing

3 differences

Processing specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV.
Processor	α9 Gen6 AI Processor 4K	NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor
Motion handlingOur summary	Excellent OLED response time	Motion Xcelerator 144Hz
Upscaling	AI Super Upscaling	4K AI Upscaling Pro

Gaming

leads 1-0

Gaming specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV.
HDMI 2.1 ports	4	4
4K 120Hz	Yes	Yes
VRR	Yes	Yes (FreeSync Premium Pro)
Auto low latency (ALLM)	Yes	Yes
Input lag (4K 120, game mode)Not on the official sheet	~5 ms	~4.8 ms (wins this row: lower)
G-Sync / FreeSync	NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync	AMD FreeSync Premium Pro

Audio

2 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV.
Speakers	4.2 channel, 60W	Object Tracking Sound+, 70W (4.2.2 ch)
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes (wireless capable)
eARC	Yes	Yes

Smart TV

2 differences

Smart TV specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV.
Operating system	webOS 23	Tizen OS 2024
Voice assistants	ThinQ, Alexa, Google Assistant	Bixby, Alexa

Design

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Design specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV.
ThicknessNot on the official sheet	Gallery design, ~24 mm flush to wall	~11 mm (ultra slim) (wins this row: lower)
Wall mount	Included flush Gallery mount	Slim Fit Wall-Mount / VESA

Ownership

2 differences

Ownership specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV.
Burn-in riskOur summary	Yes (mitigated by pixel shift / screen move)	Yes (QD-OLED real-time safeguard)
Warranty	1 year (panel varies by region)	1 year (3-year panel in some regions)

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

LG G3 OLED evo TV source Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

LG G3 OLED evo TV

Flagship 65-inch MLA WOLED with gallery-style flush wall mount and webOS.

Perfect blacks and infinite contrast
MLA brightness competitive with bright QLEDs
Best-in-class HDMI 2.1 gaming suite

What you give up

OLED burn-in risk with static UI
Glossy panel reflects more than matte QLED

Full LG G3 OLED evo TV specs →

Pick this one if

Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV

65-inch flagship 3rd-generation QD-OLED featuring OLED Glare Free matte finish and One Connect Box.

Breakthrough OLED Glare Free coating eliminates reflections
Stunning QD-OLED color volume and 144Hz refresh rate
One Connect box for clean cable management

What you give up

No Dolby Vision support
Matte screen slightly lifts dark room black level in direct light

Full Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV specs →

Best for each use

Gaming

Console or PC play: low input lag, 120 Hz, enough HDMI 2.1 ports for every box

For gaming, buy the Samsung S95D QD-OLED.

Leads 2 of 2 rankable gaming specs.
Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~4.8 ms vs ~5 ms
Native refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
LG G3 is $400 cheaper. Pay the difference only if input lag (4k 120, game mode) matters to you.

Movies

Dark-room films and HDR streaming: black levels, HDR formats, motion and upscaling

Too close to call on movies from the spec sheets.

Panel type: WOLED evo with MLA vs QD-OLED
HDR formats: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG vs HDR10, HDR10+, HLG

Bright rooms

Daytime TV and sports in a sunny room: brightness, glare handling, wide seating

Too close to call on bright rooms from the spec sheets.

Peak brightness (HDR): ~1,400–2,000 nits small-window HDR vs ~1,700–2,000 nits HDR
Screen finish: Glossy vs Matte OLED Glare Free

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

LG G3 OLED evo TV spec sheet Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: LG G3 OLED evo TV ↗ · Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the LG G3 or the Samsung S95D QD-OLED?

LG G3 costs $400 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the LG G3 or Samsung S95D QD-OLED?

Both has this deal-breaker: burn-in risk. Static news tickers, game HUDs and desktop use can leave permanent marks over the years.

Which is better for gaming, the LG G3 or the Samsung S95D QD-OLED?

For gaming, buy the Samsung S95D QD-OLED. Leads 2 of 2 rankable gaming specs. Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~4.8 ms vs ~5 ms

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 28 specs tracked here, 25 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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