LG C5 OLED vs Samsung S95H

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Critics score the LG C5 OLED 86 and the Samsung S95H 87 out of 100, from 12 and 6 professional reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the LG C5 OLED higher, 1 scored the Samsung S95H higher and 3 gave both the same score.

LG C5 OLEDImage: LG

LG C5 OLED

86
Highly rated
Average of 12 professional reviews
11 of 12 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 12 reviews landedRange 77–95
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

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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Samsung S95HImage: Samsung

Samsung S95H

87
Highly rated
Average of 6 professional reviews
6 of 6 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 6 reviews landedRange 80–90
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Praised for: picture quality (5 of 6)

Criticised for: price (4 of 6), software and app (2 of 6)

The catch: No Dolby Vision, and the Tizen interface feels clunky.

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Critics who reviewed both

The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards
OutletLG C5 OLEDSamsung S95HDifference
Popular Mechanics85est.89est.-4
CNET8585same
PCMag Middle East9090same
TechRadar89est.89est.same
Tom's Guide9589est.+6

Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the LG C5 OLED minus the Samsung S95H. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.

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Common questions

Which is better, the LG C5 OLED or the Samsung S95H?

Critics rate the Samsung S95H higher: 87 against 86. 5 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the LG C5 OLED higher, 1 scored the Samsung S95H higher and 3 gave both the same score.

Do critics agree about the LG C5 OLED and the Samsung S95H?

The LG C5 OLED: broad agreement, scores from 77 to 95. The Samsung S95H: critics agree, scores from 80 to 90.