TVs

LG C2 vs Samsung S95B OLED

Two flagship OLED TVs compared based on product documentation across movies, gaming, and bright-room viewing. Peak brightness, color accuracy, and burn-...

By Marcus Chen Updated June 2026 Based on official product documentation as of June 2026.
Quick Winner
LG OLED C2 (OLED65C2)

The LG C2 matches the S95B on picture quality in a dark room, adds Dolby Vision and four HDMI 2.1 ports, and costs $600 less. The S95B wins on raw brightness but the value gap is too large.

Decision Summary

The LG C2 is the better value for most buyers: it matches the S95B's picture in a dark room, adds Dolby Vision and four HDMI 2.1 ports, and costs ~$600 less. The Samsung S95B's QD-OLED wins only on peak brightness in bright rooms and slightly better color volume.

Key Decision Factors

Picture in dark rooms

LG OLED C2 (OLED65C2): The C2 matches the S95B for dark-room movie watching.

Samsung S95B (QN65S95B): The S95B's QD-OLED adds brightness and color volume.

When this matters: Matters by room brightness.

Features

LG OLED C2 (OLED65C2): The C2 adds Dolby Vision and four HDMI 2.1 ports.

Samsung S95B (QN65S95B): The S95B lacks Dolby Vision and has fewer full-bandwidth ports.

When this matters: Matters for gamers and format support.

Price

LG OLED C2 (OLED65C2): The C2 costs ~$1,599.

Samsung S95B (QN65S95B): The S95B at ~$2,199 is ~$600 more.

When this matters: A large gap.

Score

LG OLED C2 (OLED65C2)
4.8/5
★★★★★
Samsung S95B (QN65S95B)
4.6/5
★★★★★

Comparison Table

Spec LG OLED C2 (OLED65C2) Samsung S95B (QN65S95B)
Price (65") $1599 $2199
Panel Type W-OLED QD-OLED
Peak Brightness ~800 nits ~1000 nits
HDMI 2.1 Ports 4 2
Dolby Vision Yes No (HDR10+ only)
Color Volume Excellent Best in class
Value Excellent Good

Pros

LG OLED C2 (OLED65C2)

Pros

  • Infinite contrast and perfect blacks from OLED panel
  • WebOS 22 is fast and app-rich
  • Four full HDMI 2.1 ports for 4K 120Hz gaming
  • a9 Gen5 AI upscaling cleans low-res content
Samsung S95B (QN65S95B)

Pros

  • QD-OLED panel hits 1000+ nits peak in highlights
  • Among the strongest published color performance specifications
  • One Connect box hides cables cleanly
  • Tizen OS is responsive with a deep app library

Cons

LG OLED C2 (OLED65C2)

Cons

  • Peak brightness trails QD-OLED rivals
  • No DTS audio passthrough on internal apps
  • Stand wobbles on narrow TV consoles
  • ABL dims bright fullscreen white scenes
Samsung S95B (QN65S95B)

Cons

  • $600 more than the LG C2
  • Only two full HDMI 2.1 ports
  • No Dolby Vision support (HDR10+ only)
  • Color accuracy drifts in bright SDR mode

Who Wins?

Best For

LG OLED C2 (OLED65C2) — Best For

Most buyers — dark-room picture, features, and $600 less.

Not For

If your room is very bright, the C2's peak brightness may fall short.

Samsung S95B (QN65S95B) — Best For

Bright-room viewers who want QD-OLED's peak brightness.

Not For

If value and Dolby Vision matter, the S95B premium is hard to justify.

How This Comparison Was Made

This comparison was built from a structured review of official product documentation, published specifications, current pricing, and feature documentation — the same methodology ToolStep describes on the /how-we-test/ page. Because we did not run these products hands-on, we do not claim testing that did not happen.

Based on official product documentation as of June 2026.

FAQ

Does the Samsung S95B support Dolby Vision?

No. Samsung exclusively supports HDR10+ and has never licensed Dolby Vision. If you watch Netflix or Disney+ in Dolby Vision, the LG C2 is the better choice.

Is QD-OLED brighter than W-OLED?

Yes. The Samsung S95B QD-OLED reaches about 1000 nits peak in small highlights versus roughly 800 nits on the LG C2. For very bright rooms the S95B has a real advantage.

Which TV has better burn-in resistance?

Both use OLED and carry burn-in risk with static content. LG C2 has a dedicated pixel cleaning cycle. Samsung S95B QD-OLED has shown slightly better burn-in tests, but both are fine for varied viewing over 5+ years.