Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung S90D (OLED) to be excellent for movies & TV, while the LG A1 (OLED) is very good.
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How the LG A1 (OLED) and the Samsung S90D (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
LG A1 (OLED)
Samsung S90D (OLED)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$1,300
$1,600
Brand
Brand
LG
Samsung
Release Date
Release Date
March 1, 2021
March 1, 2024
Full name
Full name
OLED48A1
QN48S90D
Screen Size
Screen Size
48"
48"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
OLED
OLED
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
WOLED WBC
RGB OLED QD-OLED
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
webOS
Tizen
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
6.6/10
8/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
Yes
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
3
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
144Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
No
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
8.3/10
9/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
6.7/10
8.3/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
7/10
10/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
8.9/10
9.2/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
8/10
8.5/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
8.4/10
9.1/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8/10
8.9/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
8.1/10
9.1/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
24.3" x 42.2" x 1.8"
42.2" x 24.4" x 1.8"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
26.7" x 42.2"
42.2" x 26.6" x 9.1"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
33.1 lbs
32.8 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
300 x 200
300 x 200
DISPLAY
Color Depth
Color Depth
10 bit
10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
Black Frame Insertion
No
Yes
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
Yes
Yes
Contrast
Contrast
10/10
10/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
10/10
10/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
10/100
10/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
6.4/10
8.1/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
6.4/10
8/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
6.1/10
8/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
9.3/10
10/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
10/10
10/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
8.8/10
9.6/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
8.8/10
10/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
8/10
8/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
8/10
8/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
8/10
8.3/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
7.1/10
8.1/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
9/10
10/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
10/10
10/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
7.2/10
7.9/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
8.8/10
8.8/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
7/10
8/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.1
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
20 W
40 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
No
No
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About LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
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