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- Main Differences
- Market Context
- Design
- Picture Quality
- Motion
- Inputs
- Sound Quality
- Smart Features
- Comments
Samsung NU6900 vs LG UN6950
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Samsung NU6900
LG UN6950
Tested using Methodology v1.5
Updated May 29, 2023 03:07 PM
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TypeLED
Sub-TypeVA
Resolution4k
TypeLED
Sub-TypeVA
Resolution4k
Variants
- UN43NU6900 (43")
- UN50NU6900 (50")
- UN55NU6900 (55")
- UN65NU6900 (65")
- UN75NU6900 (75")
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- 55UN6950ZUA (55")
- 60UN6950ZUA (60")
- 65UN6950ZUA (65")
- 75UN6950ZUA (75")
Our Verdict
Samsung NU6900
LG UN6950
The LG UN6950 is slightly better than the Samsung NU6900. The LG we tested is the 50 inch model with a VA panel, while the other sizes have an IPS panel. It has a much quicker response time, it removes 24p judder, the input lag is much lower, and the interface is better. However, the Samsung has much better out-of-the-box color accuracy, it has a much better contrast ratio, and it has better uniformity.
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Main Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
6.8
6.7
24p Judder
0.0
7.8
Black Uniformity
8.8
6.5
Contrast
9.1
8.3
Full Comparison
Market Context
Market Context
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
Stand
Stand Picture
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 200x200
VESA 200x200
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.55" (1.4 cm)
0.63" (1.6 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Max Thickness
2.36" (6.0 cm)
3.43" (8.7 cm)
Build Quality
6.5
6.5
Build quality picture
Picture Quality
Contrast
9.1
8.3
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
6,107 : 1
3,888 : 1
Contrast with local dimming
N/A
N/A
SDR Brightness
6.4
5.9
Real Scene Peak Brightness
273 cd/m²
253 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
238 cd/m²
229 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
310 cd/m²
253 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
308 cd/m²
254 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
307 cd/m²
252 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
306 cd/m²
252 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
237 cd/m²
229 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
308 cd/m²
253 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
307 cd/m²
253 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
306 cd/m²
252 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
306 cd/m²
252 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.039
0.004
Local Dimming
0.0
0.0
LD Video, Moving Object
LD Video, Real Content
LD Video, Real Content Side View
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
Edge
Direct
Local Dimming In Game Mode
0.0
LD Video, Moving Object
LD Video, Real Content
LD Video, Real Content Side View
Local Dimming
No
Backlight
Direct
HDR Brightness
5.1
5.5
EOTF
Real Scene Highlight
270 cd/m²
305 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
181 cd/m²
312 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
320 cd/m²
340 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
318 cd/m²
340 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
318 cd/m²
340 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
317 cd/m²
340 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
180 cd/m²
311 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
315 cd/m²
340 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
314 cd/m²
340 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
314 cd/m²
340 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
314 cd/m²
340 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.038
0.006
HDR Brightness In Game Mode
5.5
Game Mode EOTF
Real Scene Highlight
309 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
327 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
342 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
342 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
342 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
342 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
327 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
342 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
342 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
342 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
341 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.003
Gray Uniformity
7.4
7.1
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
4.226%
3.537%
50% DSE
0.158%
0.190%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
1.368%
1.499%
5% DSE
0.120%
0.111%
Black Uniformity
8.8
6.5
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
0.681%
1.692%
Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
N/A
Viewing Angle
5.2
4.4
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Washout
26°
20°
Hue Graph
Color Shift
16°
14°
Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss
36°
28°
Black Level Raise
9°
9°
Gamma Shift
23°
10°
Reflections
7.0
7.4
Reflections Picture
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Semi-gloss
Semi-gloss
Total Reflections
6.1%
5.2%
Indirect Reflections
0.7%
0.6%
Calculated Direct Reflections
5.4%
4.6%
Pre Calibration
8.4
5.5
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
1.42
5.14
Color dE
2.65
4.27
Gamma
2.16
2.03
Color Temperature
6,765 K
5,936 K
Picture Mode
Movie
Expert (Dark Room)
Color Temp Setting
Warm 2
Warm 2
Gamma Setting
BT.1886 0, Brightness +1
2.2
Post Calibration
9.5
9.3
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
0.13
0.42
Color dE
1.23
1.67
Gamma
2.20
2.20
Color Temperature
6,507 K
6,602 K
White Balance Calibration
10 point
22 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Yes
Auto-Calibration Function
No
480p Input
8.0
8.0
480p Picture
720p Input
8.0
8.0
720p Picture
1080p Input
9.0
9.0
1080p Picture
4k Input
10
10
4k Picture
8k Input
0.0
0.0
8k Picture
Pixels
Pixels Picture
Type
LED
LED
Sub-Type
VA
VA
Color Gamut
6.6
7.0
Wide Color Gamut
No
No
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
73.70%
76.39%
DCI P3 uv
79.14%
83.98%
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec 2020 xy
52.88%
55.66%
Rec 2020 uv
57.68%
64.15%
EOTF
Color Volume
5.6
5.9
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP
64.8%
64.2%
10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
21.1%
26.0%
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
46.9%
52.5%
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
15.3%
21.2%
Gradient
8.2
7.8
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Red (Std. Dev.)
0.107
0.107
Green (Std. Dev.)
0.133
0.121
Blue (Std. Dev.)
0.084
0.089
Gray (Std. Dev.)
0.096
0.146
Temporary Image Retention
10
10
Image Retention Picture
IR after 0 min recovery
0.02%
0.00%
IR after 2 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 4 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 6 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 8 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 10 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
Permanent Burn-In Risk
10
10
Permanent Burn-In Risk
No
No
Motion
Response Time
6.4
7.9
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Chart
80% Response Time
7.7 ms
4.0 ms
100% Response Time
16.2 ms
14.3 ms
Flicker-Free
4.0
4.0
Backlight chart
Flicker-Free
No
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
120 Hz
120 Hz
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
9.1
5.4
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
Optional BFI
Yes
No
Min Flicker For 60 fps
60 Hz
120 Hz
60Hz For 60 fps
Yes
No
120Hz For 120 fps
N/A
N/A
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
120 Hz
120 Hz
Motion Interpolation
Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
Yes
Yes
Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
No
No
Stutter
7.9
7.6
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
25.5 ms
27.4 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
0.5 ms
2.4 ms
24p Judder
0.0
7.8
Judder-Free 24p
No
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60p
No
No
Judder-Free 24p via 60i
No
No
Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
No
Yes
Variable Refresh Rate
0.0
0.0
Native Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
No
No
HDMI Forum VRR
No
No
FreeSync
No
No
G-SYNC Compatible
No
No
4k VRR Maximum
N/A
N/A
4k VRR Minimum
No VRR support
No VRR support
1080p VRR Maximum
N/A
N/A
1080p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
No VRR support
1440p VRR Maximum
N/A
N/A
1440p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
No VRR support
VRR Supported Connectors
No VRR support
No VRR support
Inputs
Input Lag
7.7
9.7
1080p @ 60Hz
22.8 ms
10.5 ms
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
55.6 ms
111.3 ms
1440p @ 60Hz
N/A
10.4 ms
4k @ 60Hz
22.5 ms
10.4 ms
4k @ 60Hz + 10-Bit HDR
22.6 ms
10.1 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
37.0 ms
10.0 ms
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
38.3 ms
99.1 ms
4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation
38.3 ms
99.1 ms
8k @ 60Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
N/A
1440p @ 120Hz
N/A
N/A
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p with Variable Refresh Rate
N/A
N/A
1440p with VRR
N/A
N/A
4k with VRR
N/A
N/A
8k with VRR
N/A
N/A
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
No
Yes
Supported Resolutions
7.5
8.3
Resolution
4k
4k
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
No
1440p @ 60Hz
No
Yes (forced resolution required)
1440p @ 120Hz
No
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
No
8k @ 30Hz or 24Hz
No
No
8k @ 60Hz
No
No
Advanced Console Compatibility
PS5 Screenshot
Xbox Series X Screenshot
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
No
Yes
PS5, 4k @ 120Hz + HDR
No
PS5, 4k @ 120Hz
No
PS5, 4k @ 60Hz + HDR
Yes
PS5, 1440p @ 120Hz
No
PS5, 1080p @ 120Hz
No
PS5, Variable Refresh Rate
No
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 120Hz + HDR
No
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 120Hz
No
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 60Hz + HDR
Yes
Xbox Series X, 1440p @ 120Hz
No
Xbox Series X, 1080p @ 120Hz
No
Xbox Series X, Variable Refresh Rate
No
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
Yes
No
Dolby Vision
No
No
HLG
Yes
Yes
3D
No
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 1,2)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3)
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
No
CEC
Yes
Yes
HDCP 2.2
Yes (HDMI 1, 2)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3)
USB 3.0
No
No
Variable Analog Audio Out
No
No
Wi-Fi Support
Yes (2.4 GHz)
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Input Photos
Side Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs Picture
Total Inputs
HDMI
2
3
USB
1
2
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
0
0
Analog Audio Out RCA
0
0
Component In
0
1 (shared)
Composite In
0
1 (shared)
Tuner (Cable/Ant)
1
1
Ethernet
1
1
DisplayPort
0
0
IR In
1
0
SD/SDHC
0
0
Audio Passthrough
ARC
Yes (HDMI 2)
Yes (HDMI 2)
eARC support
No
No
Dolby Atmos via TrueHD via eARC
No
No
DTS:X via DTS-HD MA via eARC
No
No
5.1 Dolby Digital via ARC
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via ARC
No
No
5.1 Dolby Digital via Optical
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via Optical
No
No
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
6.7
6.6
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
80.00 Hz
100.79 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
3.18 dB
4.42 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
3.47 dB
4.33 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
6.04 dB
6.35 dB
Max
86.3 dB SPL
92.3 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
4.82 dB
3.97 dB
Distortion
7.1
5.7
Total Harmonic Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.541
3.147
Weighted THD @ Max
1.189
7.369
IMD @ 80
0.62%
4.94%
IMD @ Max
2.86%
12.76%
Smart Features
Interface
7.0
8.5
Smart TV Picture
Smart OS
Tizen
webOS
Version
2018 with reduced features
5.1.0-3201
Ease of Use
Easy
Easy
Smoothness
Not Smooth
Average
Time Taken to Select YouTube
2 s
2 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
4 s
7 s
Advanced Options
Many
Many
Ad-Free
0.0
0.0
Ads Picture
Ads
Yes
Yes
Opt-out
No
No
Suggested Content in Home
Yes
Yes
Opt-out of Suggested Content
No
No
Apps and Features
8.5
8.0
Apps Picture
App Selection
Great
Great
App Smoothness
Average
Average
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
USB Drive Playback
Yes
Yes
USB Drive HDR Playback
Yes
Yes
HDR in Netflix
Yes
Yes
HDR in YouTube
Yes
Yes
Remote
6.0
6.5
Remote Picture
Size
Medium
Medium
Voice Control
No
No
CEC Menu Control
Yes
Yes
Other Smart Features
No
No
Remote App
Samsung SmartThings
LG TV Plus
TV Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Misc
Power Consumption
47 W
52 W
Power Consumption (Max)
120 W
102 W
Firmware
1004
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