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Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch vs LG C5 OLED 55 inch: which one should you buy?

Quick answer

Buy the Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch if your room has windows facing the TV. Buy the LG C5 OLED 55 inch instead if you want a top OLED picture in a medium room.

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Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch
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Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch

Best for Glare-free OLED

Typically $2,499–$3,399

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LG C5 OLED 55 inch
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LG C5 OLED 55 inch

Best for Best OLED for most

Typically $1,199–$1,499

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Quick comparison

FeatureSamsung S95F OLED 65 inchLG C5 OLED 55 inch
VerdictBuyBuy
Typical price$2,499–$3,399$1,199–$1,499
Best forGlare-free OLEDBest OLED for most
Key featureQD-OLED with a matte anti-glare finish and very high brightnessLG's all-round OLED with excellent gaming features at 55 inches
PanelQD-OLEDOLED (WOLED)
Refresh rate165 Hz144 Hz
HDMI 2.1 ports44
Sizes55–83 inch42–83 inch
Where to buyCheck Price Paid linkCheck Price Paid link

Main differences

Panel

Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch: QD-OLED; LG C5 OLED 55 inch: OLED (WOLED).

Refresh rate

Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch: 165 Hz; LG C5 OLED 55 inch: 144 Hz.

HDMI 2.1 ports

Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch: 4; LG C5 OLED 55 inch: 4.

Sizes

Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch: 55–83 inch; LG C5 OLED 55 inch: 42–83 inch.

Why buy it

Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch: QD-OLED with a matte anti-glare finish and very high brightness; LG C5 OLED 55 inch: LG's all-round OLED with excellent gaming features at 55 inches.

Made for

Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch: glare-free OLED; LG C5 OLED 55 inch: best OLED for most.

Usual price

Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch: $2,499–$3,399; LG C5 OLED 55 inch: $1,199–$1,499.

Which should you choose?

Choose the Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch if you

  • your room has windows facing the TV
  • value glare-free screen
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Choose the LG C5 OLED 55 inch if you

  • you want a top OLED picture in a medium room
  • value perfect blacks
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If neither feels right

Neither is the only answer. See every model we would buy (and the ones we would skip) in our list of the best OLED TVs.

Not sure about either? Consider these

LG G5 OLED 65 inch

LG · OLED TVs

LG G5 OLED 65 inch

Buy it if you want the best OLED picture and have the budget.

Verdict
Buy
Best for
Brightest LG OLED
Typical price
$1,999–$2,999

Pros

  • Very bright for OLED
  • Superb contrast

Cons

  • Expensive
Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch

Sony · OLED TVs

Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch

Buy it if you watch lots of movies and want accurate color.

Verdict
Buy
Best for
Movie lovers
Typical price
$2,299–$2,999

Pros

  • Superb processing
  • Rich QD-OLED color

Cons

  • Only two HDMI 2.1

Frequently asked questions

Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch or LG C5 OLED 55 inch: which should I buy?

Buy the Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch if your room has windows facing the TV. Buy the LG C5 OLED 55 inch instead if you want a top OLED picture in a medium room.

Is the price difference worth it?

The Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch usually costs $2,499–$3,399 and the LG C5 OLED 55 inch $1,199–$1,499. Pay more only if the differences above matter to you.

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Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch or LG C5 OLED 55 inch: the full reasoning

Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch or LG C5 OLED 55 inch? Both are strong OLED TVs, which is exactly why the choice is hard. Here is the short version first: buy the Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch if your room has windows facing the TV, and buy the LG C5 OLED 55 inch if you want a top OLED picture in a medium room. The rest of this page explains why, with usual US prices.

Where they differ

The Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch wins on QD-OLED with a matte anti-glare finish and very high brightness. The LG C5 OLED 55 inch answers with LG's all-round OLED with excellent gaming features at 55 inches. Panel: QD-OLED on the Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch, OLED (WOLED) on the LG C5 OLED 55 inch. Refresh rate: 165 Hz on the Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch, 144 Hz on the LG C5 OLED 55 inch. HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 on the Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch, 4 on the LG C5 OLED 55 inch. Sizes: 55–83 inch on the Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch, 42–83 inch on the LG C5 OLED 55 inch.

Reasons to buy the Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch

Glare-free screen, Very bright, Rich color. What to accept: no Dolby Vision, expensive. Usual price: $2,499–$3,399. Our verdict: buy. Read the full Samsung S95F OLED 65 inch review.

Reasons to buy the LG C5 OLED 55 inch

Perfect blacks, Four HDMI 2.1, 144 Hz gaming. What to accept: not as bright as G5, reflections in daylight. Usual price: $1,199–$1,499. Our verdict: buy. Read the full LG C5 OLED 55 inch review.

Neither one?

Our list of the best OLED TVs has every other model with its own call. Brightness: newer panels (LG G-series, Samsung S95, Sony Bravia 8 II) are far brighter than older OLEDs; buy those for sunny rooms.

Also consider the LG G5 OLED 65 inch ($1,999–$2,999): very bright four-layer OLED panel for movies in any light. Buy it if you want the best OLED picture and have the budget.

Also consider the Sony Bravia 8 II 65 inch ($2,299–$2,999): QD-OLED with Sony processing for the most natural movie picture. Buy it if you watch lots of movies and want accurate color.

US buyer tip

OLED prices drop most between Black Friday and the Super Bowl; last year's model is often 30–40% cheaper than the new one with nearly the same picture.

Prices on Amazon.com move in a pattern. The deepest cuts land on Prime Day in July, Prime Big Deal Days in October and the Black Friday to Cyber Monday week, with smaller drops around Presidents Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and back-to-school. Judge a deal against the usual price we show, never against the crossed-out list price.