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Samsung S90H 48-inch OLED vs LG C6 OLED

Get the LG C6 unless size is the reason. The Samsung S90H is the one to get under 50 inches, but the LG is the better all-round OLED when a bigger screen fits.

Samsung S90H 48-inch OLED

Samsung S90H 48-inch OLED

The best TV under 50 inches in Trusted Reviews' tests. OLED with an anti-glare screen.

LG C6 OLEDOur pick

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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The short answer

The S90H is excellent for small rooms and desks. The C6 is the stronger general recommendation because it comes in more sizes, supports Dolby Vision and has the higher gaming ceiling.

Get the Samsung S90H if
  • —You need a TV under 50 inches.
  • —It is for a bedroom, desk or small room.
  • —Your room gets some daylight.
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Get the LG C6 if
  • —It is your main living-room TV.
  • —You watch Dolby Vision films and shows.
  • —You game on PC as well as console.
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Key differences

Small rooms
Better — 48-inch focus
Samsung S90H
Also small sizes, but pricier
LG C6
Dolby Vision
No
Samsung S90H
Yes
LG C6
Gaming refresh
Up to 120Hz
Samsung S90H
Up to 165Hz
LG C6
Bright-room glare
Anti-glare coating
Samsung S90H
Okay reflections
LG C6
Main living-room TV
Small
Samsung S90H
Better size range
LG C6

Pros and cons

Samsung S90H 48-inch OLED
  • +OLED picture in a 48-inch size
  • +Anti-glare screen for brighter rooms
  • +Four HDMI 2.1 ports, 120Hz for consoles
  • −Some shadow detail is lost in Movie and Filmmaker modes (Trusted Reviews).
  • −No DTS sound for Blu-ray.
LG C6 OLED
  • +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 (Trusted Reviews).
  • −No HDR10+ or DTS sound passthrough (RTINGS).
  • −The 77- and 83-inch sizes are a different, brighter panel sold as the C6H.

Ready to choose?

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.

Updated 7 Oct 2026How we decide