Head to head

Samsung Q90C QLED TV vs LG G4 OLED evo TV

LG G4 OLED evo TV leads 3 to 0 on the 3 rankable specs, but Samsung Q90C QLED TV costs $800 less. Most of the 28 attributes tracked here are descriptive rather than numeric.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Panel type: Samsung Q90C lists Mini-LED QLED (VA) (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); LG G4 lists WOLED evo with Micro Lens Array (MLA 2.0) & Heat Sink (LG sheet, 2026-09-02).
Peak brightness (HDR): Samsung Q90C lists ~1,500–2,000 nits HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet); LG G4 lists ~1,500–3,000 nits peak HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
HDMI 2.1 ports: Samsung Q90C lists 4 (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); LG G4 lists 4 (all 48Gbps HDMI 2.1) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02).
Contrast: Samsung Q90C lists Very high (local-dimmed LED, not infinite) (our summary); LG G4 lists Infinite (per-pixel self-lit) (our summary).
Local dimming: Samsung Q90C lists Quantum Mini LED full-array (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); LG G4 lists Per-pixel self-emissive (LG sheet, 2026-09-02).

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Samsung Q90C QLED TV

$1,7990 spec wins

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LG G4 OLED evo 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 LG G4.

Leads 3 of 3 rankable overall specs.
Peak brightness (HDR): ~1,500–3,000 nits peak HDR vs ~1,500–2,000 nits HDR
Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~5.1 ms at 120Hz / ~9.2 ms at 60Hz vs ~10 ms
Samsung Q90C is $800 cheaper. Pay the difference only if peak brightness (hdr) matters to you.

Check first: the LG G4 has burn-in risk. the LG G4 has a glossy screen, no anti-reflective coating. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

0 Samsung Q90C3 rankable of 28 specsLG G4 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.
Clear:Samsung Q90C · None (LED)Trips:LG G4 · Yes (mitigated by custom heatsink and 5…
Glossy screen, no anti-reflective coatingrow
Lamps and windows reflect in a bright room.
Clear:Samsung Q90C · Matte anti-glareTrips:LG G4 · Glossy with low-reflection treatment

At a glance

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

3 of 3 differ

Panel type≠

Samsung

Mini-LED QLED (VA)

WOLED evo with Micro Lens Array (MLA 2.0) & Heat Sink

Peak brightness (HDR)

Samsung

~1,500–2,000 nits HDR

~1,500–3,000 nits peak HDR

HDMI 2.1 ports≠

Samsung

4 (all 48Gbps HDMI 2.1)

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

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

Samsung Q90C

Upfront list price$1,799

3-Year Estimated Total$1,799

LG G4

Upfront list price$2,599

Essential add-ons (Optional tabletop stand (wall mount only in box for 65"+))+$149

3-Year Estimated Total$2,748

Comes with slim wall bracket; official stand sold separately.

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.

Samsung

Heavy center pedestal stand (fits narrow 16"–24" media consoles)

No stand in box for 65"+ (included on 55" in some regions)

Soundbar Clearance

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

Samsung

3.0 in clearance above pedestal (fits most soundbars)

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

Wall Mount Profile & Depth

Samsung

1.0 in NeoSlim uniform chassis depth

Ultra-slim 0.9 in flush gallery mount with zero gap

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

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

Post-Purchase Truths

Samsung: What to watch for

Software / Apps
Lack of Dolby Vision HDR format support.
Samsung refuses to license Dolby Vision, falling back to standard HDR10 on Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV+ streams.
Hardware Quirk
Rainbow horizontal flare streaks under intense direct side lighting.
The wide viewing angle anti-reflective optical layer can stretch pinpoint lamp reflections into horizontal rainbow bands across the panel.

LG: What to watch for

Hidden Cost
65" and larger models still omit tabletop stands in the US box.
Buyers planning to place the 65" or 77" on a media console must budget for a third-party or OEM VESA stand.
Software / Apps
webOS home screen features sponsored content & banner recommendations.
Navigating the smart interface prompts promotional banners unless manually restricted via deep privacy settings.

Samsung Q90C$1,7990 wins

LG G4$2,5993 wins

Picture Processing Gaming Audio Smart TV Design Ownership

24 of 28 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Picture

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Picture specifications. Middle column is Samsung Q90C QLED TV, right column is LG G4 OLED evo TV.
Panel type	Mini-LED QLED (VA)	WOLED evo with Micro Lens Array (MLA 2.0) & Heat Sink
Screen size	65 inches	65 inches
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Native refresh rate	120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC)	120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC)
Peak brightness (HDR)Not on the official sheet	~1,500–2,000 nits HDR	~1,500–3,000 nits peak HDR (wins this row: higher)
ContrastOur summary	Very high (local-dimmed LED, not infinite)	Infinite (per-pixel self-lit)
Local dimming	Quantum Mini LED full-array	Per-pixel self-emissive
Viewing angleOur summary	Wide (Ultra Viewing Angle layer)	Wide viewing angle with anti-reflective coating
Screen finish	Matte anti-glare	Glossy with low-reflection treatment
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG (no Dolby Vision)	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (no HDR10+)

Processing

3 differences

Processing specifications. Middle column is Samsung Q90C QLED TV, right column is LG G4 OLED evo TV.
Processor	Neural Quantum Processor 4K	α11 AI Processor 4K
Motion handlingOur summary	Strong; LED pixel response slower than OLED	Near-instantaneous OLED pixel response (~0.1 ms)
Upscaling	AI 4K upscaling	α11 AI Super Upscaling 4K

Gaming

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Gaming specifications. Middle column is Samsung Q90C QLED TV, right column is LG G4 OLED evo TV.
HDMI 2.1 ports	4	4 (all 48Gbps HDMI 2.1)
4K 120Hz	Yes	Yes (up to 4K 144Hz)
VRR	Yes (FreeSync Premium Pro)	Yes (AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-Sync, HDMI VRR)
Auto low latency (ALLM)	Yes	Yes
Input lag (4K 120, game mode)Not on the official sheet	~10 ms	~5.1 ms at 120Hz / ~9.2 ms at 60Hz (wins this row: lower)
G-Sync / FreeSync	FreeSync Premium Pro	NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium

Audio

3 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is Samsung Q90C QLED TV, right column is LG G4 OLED evo TV.
Speakers	Object Tracking Sound+, 60W	4.2 channel, 60W (α11 AI Sound Pro 11.1.2 virtual upmix)
Dolby Atmos	Yes (passthrough / object tracking)	Yes
eARC	Yes	Yes (HDMI 2)

Smart TV

2 differences

Smart TV specifications. Middle column is Samsung Q90C QLED TV, right column is LG G4 OLED evo TV.
Operating system	Tizen	webOS 24
Voice assistants	Bixby, Alexa, Google Assistant	LG ThinQ, Amazon Alexa built-in, Apple HomeKit / AirPlay 2

Design

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Design specifications. Middle column is Samsung Q90C QLED TV, right column is LG G4 OLED evo TV.
ThicknessNot on the official sheet	~26 mm	~24 mm (flush One Wall Gallery design) (wins this row: lower)
Wall mount	Standard VESA	Included flush Gallery wall bracket (VESA 300 × 300 compatible)

Ownership

2 differences

Ownership specifications. Middle column is Samsung Q90C QLED TV, right column is LG G4 OLED evo TV.
Burn-in riskOur summary	None (LED)	Yes (mitigated by custom heatsink and 5-year panel warranty)
Warranty	1 year	5-year limited panel warranty (1-year parts & labor)

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

Samsung Q90C QLED TV source LG G4 OLED evo TV source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

Samsung Q90C QLED TV

Premium 65-inch Mini-LED QLED TV with Quantum Matrix backlighting and Object Tracking Sound.

Excellent HDR brightness for mixed lighting
Four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports
Strong anti-glare finish for bright rooms

What you give up

No Dolby Vision
VA-style contrast still trails OLED in dark rooms

Full Samsung Q90C QLED TV specs →

Pick this one if

LG G4 OLED evo TV

65-inch flagship OLED evo TV with Brightness Booster Max (MLA 2.0), α11 AI processor 4K, 144Hz gaming, and flush wall-mount Gallery design.

Micro Lens Array 2.0 delivers top-tier OLED peak brightness (~3,000 nits)
Flagship α11 AI 4K processor and 144Hz refresh rate
5-year panel warranty included

What you give up

Premium price point
Tabletop stand sold separately (designed primarily for wall mounting)

Full LG G4 OLED evo TV specs →

Best for each use

Gaming

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

Too close to call on gaming from the spec sheets. Only input lag (4k 120, game mode) is rankable here.

HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 4
4K 120Hz: Yes vs Yes

Movies

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

Too close to call on movies from the spec sheets. Only peak brightness (hdr) is rankable here.

Contrast: Very high vs Infinite
Panel type: Mini-LED QLED vs WOLED evo with Micro Lens Array

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. Only peak brightness (hdr) is rankable here.

Screen finish: Matte anti-glare vs Glossy with low-reflection treatment
Viewing angle: Wide vs Wide viewing angle with anti-reflective…

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.

Samsung Q90C QLED TV spec sheet LG G4 OLED evo TV spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: Samsung Q90C QLED TV ↗ · LG G4 OLED evo TV ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Samsung Q90C or the LG G4?

Samsung Q90C costs $800 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the Samsung Q90C or LG G4?

LG G4 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 Samsung Q90C or the LG G4?

Too close to call on gaming from the spec sheets. Only input lag (4k 120, game mode) is rankable here. HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 4 4K 120Hz: Yes vs Yes

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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