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Advantages of the LG G4 (OLED)
- Excellent for bright room
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the Samsung S85D (OLED)
- The Samsung S85D (OLED) has no clear advantages over the LG G4 (OLED).
Key differences
Bright Room
9.4
8.3
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The LG G4 (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the Samsung S85D (OLED) is very good.
Cost
$2,300
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The LG G4 (OLED) has a price of $2,300 and the Samsung S85D (OLED) costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
9.3
9.0
10/10
CONTRAST
10/10
8.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
WBE+MLA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The LG G4 (OLED) and Samsung S85D (OLED) both have excellent picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.3
9.2
10/10
CONTRAST
10/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The LG G4 (OLED) and Samsung S85D (OLED) are both excellent for movies & TV.
Sports
8.7
8.5
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG G4 (OLED) and Samsung S85D (OLED) are both very good for sports.
Gaming
9.4
9.0
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
The LG G4 (OLED) and Samsung S85D (OLED) are both excellent for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
8.8
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
8.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG G4 (OLED) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung S85D (OLED) is very good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.2
9.0
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The LG G4 (OLED) and Samsung S85D (OLED) are both excellent for news, talk, & other TV.
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How the LG G4 (OLED) and the Samsung S85D (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG G4 (OLED) | Samsung S85D (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,300 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | March 1, 2024 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65G4 | QN65S85D | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | WebOS | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.6/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 9.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.4/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 56.7" x 32.5" x 1.0" | 32.5" x 56.7" x 1.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 56.7" x 34" x 10.4" | 34.6" x 56.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52.5 lbs | 36.6 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | 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 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | 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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