LG C4 OLED vs Samsung S90D/S90DD OLED (QD-OLED)

Feb 25, 2025 07:16 PM By spamdavy

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I’m following up on my original question that prompted Adam Babcock’s response to this thread on November 27. Between the C4 and S90D, I went with the latter. I am just a normal guy who doesn’t use instruments or advanced calibration techniques beyond what I read here. I primarily watch Blu-ray UHD HDR content and had a 2022 Sony LED TV. I decided to forgo the Dolby Vision in the C4 because I believed Adam’s assertion that the QD-OLED screen was superior to the WOLED screen. This was further echoed by the sales rep where I bought my TV (he had no incentive to sell me one or the other because they were both priced the same). After three months with the S90D, I have strong conviction that I made the right decision. The movies I watch are so beautiful and detailed, it is difficult to imagine it being much better with Dolby Vision. In this case, I believe Adam’s comment that the quality of the screen outweighs the impact of not having Dolby Vision. Could I be proven wrong? Yes. But the only way to do that is to have the C4 next to my S90D playing the exact same content. Ignorance is bliss I guess. I think it is this reason why you don’t hear people with bad things to say about either the C4 or the S90D – you can’t go wrong if you are primarily watching UHD HDR content on these TVs.

I wonder if we have/had the same Sony LED from 2022 (X90K). Good TV, but I’ve had a couple issues that I am considering putting in a claim for with my Best Buy warranty. If I could get an upgrade out of the deal it would be between the C4 or S90D (I want to go OLED) and I’m leaning towards S90D if incomes down to it v

Feb 25, 2025 07:16 PM By spamdavy

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I’m following up on my original question that prompted Adam Babcock’s response to this thread on November 27. Between the C4 and S90D, I went with the latter. I am just a normal guy who doesn’t use instruments or advanced calibration techniques beyond what I read here. I primarily watch Blu-ray UHD HDR content and had a 2022 Sony LED TV. I decided to forgo the Dolby Vision in the C4 because I believed Adam’s assertion that the QD-OLED screen was superior to the WOLED screen. This was further echoed by the sales rep where I bought my TV (he had no incentive to sell me one or the other because they were both priced the same). After three months with the S90D, I have strong conviction that I made the right decision. The movies I watch are so beautiful and detailed, it is difficult to imagine it being much better with Dolby Vision. In this case, I believe Adam’s comment that the quality of the screen outweighs the impact of not having Dolby Vision. Could I be proven wrong? Yes. But the only way to do that is to have the C4 next to my S90D playing the exact same content. Ignorance is bliss I guess. I think it is this reason why you don’t hear people with bad things to say about either the C4 or the S90D – you can’t go wrong if you are primarily watching UHD HDR content on these TVs.

I’m really happy to hear that you’re enjoying your TV, thanks for posting this update with your thoughts!

Feb 21, 2025 08:38 AM By  Adam Babcock

We recently put out an updated article that breaks down the benefits of DV versus other formats like Samsung HDR10+. The gist of it is that it’s not as important with a TV of this caliber. That being said, you really can’t go wrong with either TV. I’m a 4k Blu-ray collector as well, and when facing the same decision I went with the LG over the Samsung, but it’s really a personal preference thing. It also depends on the type of content you’re watching. Nature documentaries like Planet Earth and anything animated is more likely to be mastered in a wider color space, so those will stand out better on the Samsung. With most other content the difference isn’t as noticeable.

I’m following up on my original question that prompted Adam Babcock’s response to this thread on November 27.

Between the C4 and S90D, I went with the latter. I am just a normal guy who doesn’t use instruments or advanced calibration techniques beyond what I read here. I primarily watch Blu-ray UHD HDR content and had a 2022 Sony LED TV. I decided to forgo the Dolby Vision in the C4 because I believed Adam’s assertion that the QD-OLED screen was superior to the WOLED screen. This was further echoed by the sales rep where I bought my TV (he had no incentive to sell me one or the other because they were both priced the same).

After three months with the S90D, I have strong conviction that I made the right decision. The movies I watch are so beautiful and detailed, it is difficult to imagine it being much better with Dolby Vision. In this case, I believe Adam’s comment that the quality of the screen outweighs the impact of not having Dolby Vision.

Could I be proven wrong? Yes. But the only way to do that is to have the C4 next to my S90D playing the exact same content. Ignorance is bliss I guess. I think it is this reason why you don’t hear people with bad things to say about either the C4 or the S90D – you can’t go wrong if you are primarily watching UHD HDR content on these TVs.

Feb 16, 2025 03:48 PM By Sparent180

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Does this hold true for 4k Blurays with Dolby Vision? I hope this doesn’t qualify as buying advice. As a 4k Blu-ray collector, the LG C4 sounds like it gets a slight edge, but I also enjoy gaming, and the S90D gets the edge in this regard. Am I missing out going with TV over the other? As a more general question, what are the advantages of DV and DTS vs. the wider color gamut and other advantages of a QD-OLED?

We recently put out an updated article that breaks down the benefits of DV versus other formats like Samsung HDR10+. The gist of it is that it’s not as important with a TV of this caliber. That being said, you really can’t go wrong with either TV. I’m a 4k Blu-ray collector as well, and when facing the same decision I went with the LG over the Samsung, but it’s really a personal preference thing. It also depends on the type of content you’re watching. Nature documentaries like Planet Earth and anything animated is more likely to be mastered in a wider color space, so those will stand out better on the Samsung. With most other content the difference isn’t as noticeable.

Nov 28, 2024 08:24 AM By  Adam Babcock

Yes, I’d even say this holds especially true if you mainly watch 4k UHD content. The wider color gamut of the Samsung is a significant noticeable difference between it and the C4, especially when watching native 4k content that takes advantage of wider HDR color spaces. As for audio support, nope, if you’re connecting your player directly to your AVR then this doesn’t matter at all.

Does this hold true for 4k Blurays with Dolby Vision?

I hope this doesn’t qualify as buying advice. As a 4k Blu-ray collector, the LG C4 sounds like it gets a slight edge, but I also enjoy gaming, and the S90D gets the edge in this regard. Am I missing out going with TV over the other?

As a more general question, what are the advantages of DV and DTS vs. the wider color gamut and other advantages of a QD-OLED?

Good evening! I would want to know which one will be better for HDR gaming I have a ps5 and I love to see my games looking awesome and the best way possible. Im really used to LG OLED for many years but right now im upgrading to a newer TV I dont know if not having Dolby vision is worth the change tu Samsung is it going to affect drastically? Mainly I play games and watch tv series and anime on Netflix, Crunchyroll, Prime video or airplay in Apple TV, Im aiming for a 55’‘ model and right now the Samsung is cheaper in my country for like 150usd. What are your thoughts?