Samsung S84F 55-inch OLED vs LG C6 OLED
Get the Samsung S84F. Unless you game on a PC above 120Hz — then the LG C6 is worth the extra.
Samsung S84F 55-inch OLED
A proper OLED at a mid-range price: deep blacks, smooth 120Hz gaming and four HDMI 2.1 ports.
LG C6 OLED
Deep blacks, great motion and the best gaming features for the money. The TV most people should get.
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Both are 55-inch OLEDs with true blacks, very wide viewing angles and four HDMI 2.1 ports. The C6 adds up to 165Hz for PC games, but for evening films and console gaming the S84F gives you most of it for a lot less.
- —You want OLED for a lot less.
- —You play on a PS5 or Xbox: they top out at 120Hz.
- —You watch mostly in the evening.
- —You game on a PC at up to 165Hz.
- —Dolby Vision matters: the S84F doesn't have it.
- —You want the TV we pick for most people.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +OLED blacks at a mid-range price
- +Four HDMI 2.1 ports, 120Hz with VRR
- +Very low input lag for gaming
- −No Dolby Vision or DTS sound (choose.tv).
- −HDR highlights are modest next to brighter OLEDs, and strong light can tint the blacks (choose.tv).
- −Leave the HDR tone-mapping setting off: it brightens scenes too much (choose.tv).
- +Near-perfect blacks for films at night
- +Four HDMI 2.1 ports, up to 165Hz for gaming
- +Looks the same from any seat
- −You need an LG account to use nearly every app.
- −No HDR10+ or DTS sound passthrough.
- −The 77- and 83-inch sizes are a different, brighter panel sold as the C6H.
Ready to choose?
- Is the Samsung S84F worth it?
- Is the LG C6 worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.