Buy
LG OLED C5 55-inch
Best for Best picture
Typically £1,100–£1,500
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Buy
Samsung Neo QLED QN90 Series 55-inch
Best for Bright rooms
Typically £1,000–£1,400
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| Feature | LG OLED C5 55-inch | Samsung Neo QLED QN90 Series 55-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Typical price | £1,100–£1,500 | £1,000–£1,400 |
| Best for | Best picture | Bright rooms |
| Key feature | OLED with Dolby Vision and 4 HDMI 2.1 | Very bright Mini LED |
| Panel | OLED | Mini LED |
| HDMI 2.1 | 4 ports | — |
| Refresh | 144 Hz | — |
| HDR | — | HDR10+ |
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Main differences
Contrast
OLED has perfect blacks.
Brightness
Samsung gets much brighter.
HDR formats
LG supports Dolby Vision; Samsung does not.
Glare
Samsung handles reflections better.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Samsung Neo QLED QN90 Series 55-inch if you
- bright rooms and daytime sport
What matters most
Focus on the differences above rather than spec-sheet numbers. See more options in our best TVs list.
Not sure about either? Consider these
Hisense · TVs
Hisense U7 Mini-LED 55-inch
Buy it if you want strong HDR for less
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Value
- Typical price
- £500–£750
Pros
- Bright
- Good value
Cons
- Processing weaker
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, LG OLED C5 or Samsung Neo QLED QN90?
LG C5 for dark-room films and gaming; Samsung QN90 for bright living rooms.
What is the main difference?
OLED has perfect blacks.