LG C4 65" vs Samsung S95D 55"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Advantages of LG C4 65"
| Specification | LG C4 65" | Samsung S95D 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 65" | 55" |
| SDR Brightness | 296 nits | 276 nits |
Advantages of Samsung S95D 55"
| Specification | LG C4 65" | Samsung S95D 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 68 | 80 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 1.3m | 1.1m |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1049 nits | 1780 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98.7% · Adobe RGB 96% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99.9% · Adobe RGB 99% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
Identical
| Specification | LG C4 65" | Samsung S95D 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3840×2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Response Time | 0.1 ms GTG | 0.1 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | None |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Ports | 4x HDMI | 4x HDMI · USB-C |
Summary
Sharpness: no visible difference
Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 250cm. The Samsung S95D 55" has 15% higher pixel density (80 vs 68 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 109cm.
Brightness: advantage Samsung S95D 55"
Similar SDR brightness (296 vs 276 nits), but the Samsung S95D 55" leads in HDR peak (1780 vs 1049 nits).
All specifications
| Specification | LG C4 65" 2024 | Samsung S95D 55" 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 65" (Better) | 55" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3840×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 68 | 80 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 1.3m | 1.1m (Better) |
| Panel Type | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Response Time | 0.1 ms GTG | 0.1 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | None |
| SDR Brightness | 296 nits (Better) | 276 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1049 nits | 1780 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Ports | 4x HDMI | 4x HDMI · USB-C |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98.7% · Adobe RGB 96% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99.9% · Adobe RGB 99% (Better) |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: LG C4 65" or Samsung S95D 55"?
The Samsung S95D 55" has 80 PPI compared to 68 PPI for the LG C4 65".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Samsung S95D 55" requires 1.1m vs 1.3m for the LG C4 65" to reach retina quality.
Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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