Brand comparison

LG vs Samsung: which TV brand is better?

LG is best known for OLED; Samsung for QD-OLED and Mini LED. If your ideal TV lives in the overlap, either brand will serve you; if it lives on the edges, the choice matters.

Top picks

1OLED·2024

LG OLED B4

Entry-level OLED

$1,299
65
Entry-level OLEDGreat valueDolby Vision
2OLED·2025

LG OLED C6

Perfect blacks

$2,199
65
Perfect blacksDolby Vision4× HDMI 2.1
3OLED·2025

LG OLED G6 Gallery

MLA panel

$4,499
77
MLA panel1500+ nitsFlush wall mount
4QD-OLED·2024

Samsung S95D QD-OLED

OLED Glare Free coating

$2,799
65
OLED Glare Free coating1800 nits peak4× HDMI 2.1
5Mini LED·2024

Samsung QN90D Neo QLED

2000+ nits peak

$2,099
65
2000+ nits peakAnti-glare coatingExcellent for bright rooms
6QLED·2024

Samsung Q60D QLED

Wide color

$899
65
Wide colorSlim designGood all-rounder
ModelTechSizePeak nitsHDMI 2.1Price
LG OLED B4OLED657004×$1,299
LG OLED C6OLED6510004×$2,199
LG OLED G6 GalleryOLED7715004×$4,499
Samsung S95D QD-OLEDQD-OLED6518004×$2,799
Samsung QN90D Neo QLEDMini LED6520004×$2,099
Samsung Q60D QLEDQLED655000×$899

Why this matters

Picture quality: Class-leading WOLED panels vs Best-in-class QD-OLED brightness.

Weaknesses to know: LG — OLEDs still trail Samsung/Sony peak brightness; Motion handling can feel aggressive out of the box. Samsung — No Dolby Vision support (HDR10+ only); Tizen homepage runs ads.

Bottom line: pick LG if OLED matters most or if Feature-complete gaming (4× HDMI 2.1) matters. Pick Samsung if QD-OLED matters most or if Excellent anti-glare coatings matters.

Frequently asked questions

Is LG or Samsung better for movies?

LG tends to win for film-first viewers thanks to per-pixel emission and reference contrast.

Is LG or Samsung better for gaming?

Both brands ship HDMI 2.1 on their premium sets. LG typically leads on port count (4× HDMI 2.1).

Is LG or Samsung better value?

Neither typically wins on straight $-per-inch value, though flagship-tier value can flip year to year.

How is the TV Sizer recommendation calculated?

Every recommendation combines your viewing distance, room lighting, primary use and budget. Sizes come from THX and SMPTE field-of-view standards; technology ranking uses documented panel behaviour in each lighting condition.

Are these TVs available in my country?

Availability and pricing vary by market. Use the market selector on the TV Decision Assistant to see the exact models sold locally and current retailer offers.

Related pages

Not sure which TV fits your room?

Run the TV Sizer calculator for a distance-based size recommendation, then use the assistant for a model shortlist tuned to your lighting, budget and use case.