LG C5 OLED vs Samsung S95F
Critics score the LG C5 OLED 86 and the Samsung S95F 87 out of 100, from 12 and 10 professional reviews. 8 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the LG C5 OLED higher, 3 scored the Samsung S95F higher and 2 gave both the same score.
Image: LGLG C5 OLED
Praised for: picture quality (11 of 12), design (3 of 12)
Criticised for: price (3 of 12), brightness (2 of 12)
The catch: Only a small upgrade over the C4, and reflections show in bright rooms.
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Image: SamsungSamsung S95F
Praised for: picture quality (10 of 10), performance (4 of 10), sound (4 of 10)
Criticised for: price (4 of 10), software and app (3 of 10), size and weight (3 of 10)
The catch: No Dolby Vision, and it costs a premium over LG OLEDs.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | LG C5 OLED | Samsung S95F | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Reviews | 83est. | 92est. | -9 |
| ZDNET | 77est. | 83est. | -6 |
| CNET | 85 | 89 | -4 |
| T3 | 89est. | 89est. | same |
| TechRadar | 89est. | 89est. | same |
| Business Insider | 85est. | 83est. | +2 |
| Tom's Guide | 95 | 89est. | +6 |
| PCMag Middle East | 90 | 80 | +10 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the LG C5 OLED minus the Samsung S95F. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
Direct comparisons
Reviewers who put these two side by side. These never change a score.
- Tom's Guide says it depends: the Samsung S95F if You'll pay more for the best picture, brighter HDR and richer color, or want 165Hz for PC gaming.; the LG C5 OLED if You want a strong mid-range OLED with Dolby Vision, or need a 42/48-inch size.
- TechRadar says it depends: the Samsung S95F if You watch in a bright room or care most about natural-looking color.; the LG C5 OLED if You want excellent picture quality without paying flagship prices.
- What Hi-Fi? says it depends: the Samsung S95F if You watch in bright rooms or are a high-end PC gamer wanting 165Hz, and accept the premium.; the LG C5 OLED if You want strong picture quality for the money and Dolby Vision support.
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Common questions
Which is better, the LG C5 OLED or the Samsung S95F?
Critics rate the Samsung S95F higher: 87 against 86. 8 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the LG C5 OLED higher, 3 scored the Samsung S95F higher and 2 gave both the same score.
Do critics agree about the LG C5 OLED and the Samsung S95F?
The LG C5 OLED: broad agreement, scores from 77 to 95. The Samsung S95F: critics agree, scores from 80 to 92.