Samsung QN65Q90R vs LG OLED65C9
Samsung QN65Q90R
2019 · $899 today
8457
LG OLED65C9
2019 · $999 today
7953
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Samsung QN65Q90R is better
- Peak Brightness: ~1800 nits vs ~700 nits(2.6× more)
- Speaker Output: 60W vs 40W(50% more)
- Input Lag: ~10 ms vs ~13 ms(30% less)
Why LG OLED65C9 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
No outright leader — they split the dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Samsung QN65Q90R | LG OLED65C9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 65 in | 65 in |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Panel Type | QLED VA-LCD | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Picture Performance | ||
| Peak Brightness | ~1800 nits● | ~700 nits |
| Local Dimming Zones | ~480 | Per-pixel (OLED) |
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Gaming & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI 2.1 | No | Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes (FreeSync) | Yes |
| Input Lag | ~10 ms● | ~13 ms |
| Audio & Design | ||
| Speaker Output | 60W● | 40W |
| Sound Format | Dolby Digital Plus, Object Tracking Sound | Dolby Atmos |