Sony A95L vs. Samsung S95C vs. LG G3 | Best 2023 OLED

[@digitaltrends]

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[@AndrewYang1]

The price difference between the A95L and the other two TVs is even greater in other parts of the world compared to the US. Which makes it that much harder to pick the A95L over the G3 & S90/S95C.

[@andreydavydov6417]

That's why they continue to lose the market at a high rate

[@MariaJose-nv3tj]

Regardless of the price, I prefer the Sony A95L, because Sony TVs, from the entry-level models to the MSIS Premium models, have clearer, more detailed images with vivid, realistic colors.

[@TripsX]

@@MariaJose-nv3tjYou can see in this video, there are no details shown more than the other tv’s…

[@coxy0123]

This is a great point. In the UK on black friday i got the 65" S90C for £1350 with a free soundbar.. the A95L in the UK is £3500! Is the A95L better than the S90C, yes... is it £2150 better? No way!

[@chutch4756]

@@MariaJose-nv3tjOk, but it’s not a fair fight because of the price difference. It would be like comparing a Hyundai to an Audi. Yeah the Hyundai is a good value, but if you could choose either of them for the same price the Audi would win most of the time.

[@DaveFromGrave86]

Caleb, I just wanted to point out that you have an absolutely fantastic story telling. Seriously, it is so good, that I take that video to make notes for my job (cybersecurity) on how to break down complex topics to a degree that everyone can understand and follow. Not only are you able to break down hard-to-digest technical facts into an easy to understand manner, you make a storyline out of it that builds up in a perfect pace, not too slow to loose interest and not too fast to not being able to keep up, just perfect. Beyond that, you address every audience out there and provide a guidance so that no should be afraid to make a decision on buying a TV they were afraid about beforehand. Thank you so much, for this gorgeous presentation. All the best from germany

[@IDontKnow-bb6mt]

I bought the 77 g3, could not justify $1500 more for the Sony. I've been blown away so far, this tv is amazing!

[@Sas-wk9lj]

How do you find Dolby Vision content? Any ABL effect?

[@cemsengul16]

I got the 55 inch G3 and it makes my jaw drop with the HDR nits.

[@IDontKnow-bb6mt]

@@cemsengul16 First time to have an OLED or even an LED TV with more than 64 local dimming zones. Black levels, contrast, and shadow detail just blow my mind. Make my 65' Sony 900E look like absolute garbage.

[@RobertK1993]

Ok stop bitching about it many want Sony Bravia A95L QD OLED 😂

[@nassermohd2317]

Until the display need replacment

[@Caleb_Denison]

Hey everyone! Thanks as always for all the amazing comments. I know this is not the video some folks were hoping for, but it was the video I felt compelled to make. I appreciate all feedback and look forward to seeing you all in the upcoming content!

[@howelljim44]

Caleb this was one of the most informative comparisons! And it really confirmed my “best choice” decision. Thanks and happy holidays!

[@ubuu7]

Oof, this is rough. Basically get the samsung if you are too broke to afford better. Get the lg if you are middle class in both taste and wallet, and get the Sony if you have the highest class taste.

[@BenjiTV-fr]

You forget to mention the French shootout which brings a real creator content in DolbyVision to the party 😎😁 Thanks for all your outstanding work !!

[@burnsyd17]

Was ACTUALLY exactly what folks need to see/hear, that all 3 are fantastic TV's and neither would be a bad choice for 99% of buyers.

[@michael-4k4000]

Caleb, my LG C2 is a bit long in the tooth. should I get Sony a 95L?

[@LonkiGames]

I have a 65 inch LG G3! Fantastic TV!

[@kennethmanuputty9865]

Me also!😇

[@kennethmanuputty9865]

@LonkiGames Not regretting to get a bigger size???😜

[@LonkiGames]

@@kennethmanuputty9865 it was the biggest I could get for my space 😅 I have it between 2 big windows, it’s so tight 🤣 Would 100% get 77 if I could

[@kennethmanuputty9865]

@@LonkiGames yes indeed!!! What do you think about the best Dolby Vision mode? Do you use a Dolby surround systeem? If so do you connect it with eArc?

[@keithskoglund10]

@@kennethmanuputty9865I just swapped from g3 to a95l. On the g3 there’s nothing you can do for certain Dolby vision movies. Regardless of settings the film will not have good low light quality or blacks. Judy my two cents

[@hometheatereman5755]

I chose the 77-inch LG G3 because of the black friday sale for $3200 at brandsmart usa. Was trying to hold off from buying and upgrading to any tv until Super Bowl tv sales , but I couldn't wait, took the plunge, and I'm glad i did. ( I also won the panel lottery, no DSE at all. 100% clean panel )

[@johnbednar3191]

Great review, Caleb. I’ve got a 65” A95K. Had it for over a year, and it’s still amazing. If someone is into physical media like I am where over 100+ of my movies have Dolby Vision played through my Panasonic UBP-820 player then the Samsung (without Dolby Vision) would need to be ruled out because Dolby Vision often presents picture quality 5 to 10% better than regular HDR.

[@SynjynB]

I agree!

[@Caleb_Denison]

Thank you! Appreciate that.

[@NecronomSlayer]

Is your TV blurry at high motion points like in the video at 15:48 the war scene? Looking at it compared to the LG that seems to stay sharp but darker.

[@johnbednar3191]

⁠​⁠@@NecronomSlayerI’ve never seen blurring on high motion points, and I watch a lot of action movies.

[@charlespatrick8650]

HDR10 looks better than Dolby Vision on my 65" A95K, and it's not a settings issue

[@RobertSmelser]

I’m glad you gave a shoutout to the Samsung S90C in there. Particularly at the 77” level, it seems there’s little performance difference between that one and its more expensive sibling. And at current prices, the 77” S89C is an even better value for an entry level OLED. There are things I prefer on LG and Sony OLEDs, but I can’t deny the pure performance to price value the S89C and the S90C bring.

[@noahallen5829]

At this point in the year it’s not unlikely you’ll get a second-gen panel at 55”/65” either.

[@sido5857]

Exactly, I have the 77 s90c, and it's a beautiful Tv.

[@Ishpreetb264]

​@@noahallen5829 Depends on your region, my recently purchased s90c (Indian unit) has a first gen panel.

[@janakarajmysore8052]

How can you tell if the S90C has a first or second gen panel?

[@mikaelcohen2597]

Love your videos and thank you for the great real-life reviews. I finally upgraded to Samsung Q90C this year stepping up from 2014 Samsung LED and I love every minute I watch it :)

[@AaronMcFarland]

I know I recently purchased the LG C3 77 inch. The price difference between the 77 inch G3 ($3596) and C3 ($2496) at current Amazon prices, honestly, I couldn't justify that much more price for probably barely a bit better picture quality. I think the C3 picture quality is damn good, considering it replaced a 65 inch 65 inch LG C8.

[@Iamsuperb4]

You forgot the last reason why someone would be watching this video. We're just a subscriber that watches all of your content no matter what!

[@michael-4k4000]

Or number 4, we love Caleb Denison and watch anything and everything he puts out....... Vincent has nada on Caleb.....

[@andyjefferson1308]

Finally, Caleb I respect you on this honest TV review. This is one of the more honest videos I've seen this year. I purchased the 65inch LG G3 for £2200 & I'm absolutely happy with my purchase. Like you just said my friend, all these TVs are excellent. Each TVs has its pros & cons. No matter which TV you purchase you'll be a happy customer. What I don't like is when people always praise one certain TV! And then say its the "best TV." Thank you Caleb. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@StevoHDA]

qd oled with its much higher color volume is much more useful for gaming atm (definitely noticeable) but in the coming years film will take advantage of its potential as well. a95l while also not having hgig, has been proven by vincent at hdtvtest to have updated processing to get it close and in some games even better (games that don't adhere to standards). the a95l also has the latest industry standard chip along with 6gb of ram instead of 3 (way overdue) meaning much longer lasting OS and support for apps. its a no brainer for any film enthusiast thats also an avid gamer looking for something long term. Someone like me though would choose the G3 in the hopes that in the coming years the industry adopts 120hz bfi again since brightness is now so high and fixes the one thing oleds severely lack.. Motion Resolution. Motion interpolation is also not a solution since it only guesses whats going on in-between frames which is a burden on the brain having to correct it, along with all the artifacting that comes with it.

[@Caleb_Denison]

Thanks!

[@MrHawaiiboy510]

Thank you for this. Was having a hard time with the price for the A95L so most likely going to go with the LG G3

[@Kerwonderful]

Well said Caleb. I'm getting the A95L because of all the amazing processing and picture quality, and because I prefer the user interface vs. the others. With regard to the price it's like buying a quality tool. You feel the pain once, then you feel joy every time you use it in the future. I will forget about the money at some point but I will never forget I have a Sony Master Series TV. 😊

[@Sas-wk9lj]

I respect that what you said, but in real world price may not always speak of quality. You need to spend some time with the TV to see if it can indeed match up your pre-conceived expectations in delivering the quality on which you're invested. Choosing among these 3 top oleds, they have their muscles flexing in some areas and can be weak in some areas vis-a-vis the rest in the top 3. It's a subtle trade-off you see and some subjectivity also to be factored in including brand loyalty etc that covers for any minor shortcomings. We humans know how to justify our investments even if they weren't worthy of what we spent. I'd personally go for S95C as it seems to be the best value vs cost , losing DV support of course.

[@Kerwonderful]

This is a very good point you make, and I agree with it. I have viewed the A95K in person, next to an LG G3. I would be happy with either. The A95L will only be better than the A95K. I don’t mind paying a premium for the Sony, especially for its up scaling and XR Clear feature. I won’t buy a Samsung, I already have a Samsung, I don’t like the Tizen UI and how Samsung loads their products with bloatware.

[@edu_947]

i have both Samsung and Sony, and Sony is still better on picture quality and bass deep sounds

[@RobertK1993]

LG are not high end electronics brand budget level even for OLED TVs Samsung mid range to high end Sony mid range to high end mostly high end😂

[@RobertK1993]

​@@edu_947Expensive comments are from Samsung and LG fanboy peasants😂

[@jmcd21182]

I don't remember when I found your channel but I'm glad I did. You and Vincent from HDTV TEST are my absolute go to guys for this kind of content. Thank you for everything.

[@manyu5002]

Vincent>>>>him

[@xguy9999]

Great video. After my research, i decided on the G3. All are great TVs. We are definitely living in wonderful times.

[@Kami84]

I got the A95K like 4 months ago and I'm very glad it looks basically identical to the A95L. It is an amazing TV. Just watched Aquaman and it was very impressive looking on this TV.

[@FrostyDog9186]

I got the Samsung S95B at about the same time and I wish I'd gotten either the Sony or LG instead. Don't get me wrong, the panel is amazing and it looks terrific--but the software just sucks so much. I have an audio system connected to it, but about 99% of the time, the TV switches to its internal speakers on start up. I've been through Samsung's support forums and it's a known issue on a bunch of models with no word from Sammy on when or even if they'll ever fix it--three firmware updates in, they haven't so far. It also forgets it has an internal TV tuner about half the time and just refuses to decode a signal until you power cycle the set--another down issue with no fix in sight. Problems I bet you'll never have with your A95...I swear, if this thing didn't look so incredible, it'd be on the curb.

[@joshmo24]

​@@FrostyDog9186hopefully this makes you feel better - I have the exact same issues with my A95k, and it's part of the reason I'm going to return it. I've adjusted all the CEC and audio settings ad nauseam, and still half the time my soundbar doesn't power up with the TV.

[@SynjynB]

Love my Sony A95K! Best tv period.

[@FrostyDog9186]

@@joshmo24 it's terrible that these premium TVs--that certainly come with premium prices--also come with such poor experiences.

[@hclandscapes]

The A95k is great but after just upgrading to the A95L from the A95K I can confirm that they are not identical and the picture on the A95L is a substantial improvement

[@localnut1]

Thanks!

[@Caleb_Denison]

Wow! Thanks!

[@trebor5760]

Thanks for this video and your honesty. Wanted the A95L but found a S95C that is on offer and a lot cheaper than even the S90C/C3/A80L so went for it after watching this. For the price, very happy.

[@peterthermocline]

Excellent review 👍 l just bought an LG G3 65 " was given an SC 9S Soundbar and $300 trade in deal plus $ 130, supermarket cash coupon. Stoked! I needed a bright TV as my Father has Macula Degeneration so brightness matters.

[@johnsinachiris1]

I've got the 65" G3 and put a Chromecast as well because having Sony's for years you really get used to Google TV. After some calibrating from the settings the picture quality is just astonishing either from the Chromecast either from the in built apps (which they have a small difference in color reproduction and sound as well).

[@AmurTiger-vm5dy]

Per me , come qualità delle immagini, lg g3 e g4 sono i migliori tv al mondo, se dobbiamo valutare tutto il televisore, panasonic mz2000vince

[@SalsaDan]

I am curious if there has been any recent comparison between the S95C and the S90C, particularly the versions with 2nd gen panels. Are they still almost identical? Has firmware eventually capped the S90C brightness and performance to differentiate the S95C? Thanks for these great vids!

[@brickrunner9279]

Appreciate the down to earth, honest appraisal. They are all high performing TVs and through my non expert eyes, I’d be hard pressed to discern any differences in picture quality even if I had them side by side like in your video, let alone be bothered by them. I also use my AV receiver for audio and the remote control and operating system aren’t deal breakers for me. Ultimately I went for the LG G3…. because I could source it the cheapest!!

[@TruTechnoGamer]

Bravo!! So glad you said this. People in the AV space always get so caught up in the minute details and comparisons when 99% of it is not noticeable and there are bigger considerations once you have flagship products like these. Your take may not be popular with some folks but please keep doing what you do. It's why you're typically my GoTo for TV reviews!

[@nimblegoat]

Yeah Vincents HDTest one -all from same company vs sony ref monitor - The scores seem dramatic in some tests - when reality probably if scoring each independently out of 100 - they scores would be much close - in shootout 3 vs 4 - other way 89 Vs 94. Most good reviewers mention unless side by side- hard to see diff - also the Human brain - will make snow whiter -but seen together = that snow looks whiter - Given that the Sony probably is top - you decide if features and price worth it

[@michael-4k4000]

Sony a95m is going to break the bank and internet, 4,000 nits anyone? Sure as heck do…. Lol

[@nimblegoat]

@@michael-4k4000 I think no takers ,no phoblue OLED in 2024 ,relying on Samsung, the only way getting to 3000 , is it Samsung does it's own MLA screen plus for many people not needed , as don't watch in full sunlit rooms - Cinema is only 50 to 100 nits ,sure as little green apples - those watching movies in darken rooms won't want 4000 nits blasting their eyeballs tiring themselves out , unless use by director judicially , and I don't trust directors, as already see 100 edits per minute ,shaky camera overdone whole movie , endless 1080 pans , stupid loud discordant music breaking the immersion, because they can't come up with a Halloween jingle to set the scene . also unless gaming . sport in brightly lit room , Nits are one of the least important things over say 1500-2000 hyper-realism type images you don't see in nature ,ie still compressed contrast - infinite black to 4000 Nit highlights, after 10000 nits it's painful, watching 10000 nits in big volume in real life means you see nothing much in shadows ,you can only see I think from memory 12 stops of light at a time, at night your eyes need 10 minutes to fully adjust- bright sunshine ,some seconds - old sdr movies like The Jungle Book still look glorious - same as BT2020 , once that hits 100% they will push the next colour space , even more pointless, looky here I going to shine a laser in your eye ,look how pure the colour , look how much volume, come on gulp it up . Anyway you like NITs 4000 is a natural stopping point , same as BT2020 , 4K is again plenty , but 8K though unnecessary can make process an image better , you won't see more details unless close/zooming - but maybe gradients, edge details overall ,also Sony is still conservative on NITS , the only company that can really push them if they want is Panasonic as best heatsink tech by far , also if i was you go for 83" Sony OD-OLD ( hopefully it's coming ), a 83" 2000 NITS screen is brighter than a iPhone 3000 NIT screen by a huge margin human perception wise, ie smaller screens need more NITS to look fantastic , That 83" 2000 Nits QD-OLED or MLA screen will be like watching the late colour sky over the desert or a lagoon - humans love that, than burnt out midday sun shaky camera overdone whole movie , endless 1080 pans , stupid loud discordant music breaking the immersion , because they can't c

[@MariaJose-nv3tj]

​@@michael-4k4000Sony will probably launch a microled TV in 2024 that will be the flagship and the qd oled A95M should come a little lower

[@drunkhusband6257]

The Sony tvs with reality creation on completely destroy the other brands in image details, it's not even close.

[@bryancarranza1487]

I been waiting for this video for a good while haha. I’m new to this channel and I already subscribed cause you are so informative. I was struggling with which one to pick and your final thoughts was what everyone knows but no one wants to say. I live in an area where there is no one to do a professional calibration so I have to be picky on my pic of tv and you pointed out something that I been waiting to hear. A95L is the pick for me since it’s great out of the box. I look forward to your future videos.

[@cemsengul16]

I think all of these new OLEDS are winners. Enjoy what you have and don't worry about tiny synthetic tests and accuracy. I bought the 55 inch G3 a few months ago and it still makes my jaw drop with HDR content.

[@drunkhusband6257]

You lost credibility when you said hdr looks good to begin with. It's junk tech, disable it and properly setup your sdr settings.

[@RemixerUltimate]

@@drunkhusband6257😂😂😂

[@drunkhusband6257]

@@RemixerUltimate Dunno what your comment was even supposed to me since all you did was post some laughing emojis like a 12 year old girl...

[@JoeDombroski]

Nice review. One thing that's missing in this comparison are the panels' ability to reject sunlight. That's really important to me because I have a giant bay window in my family room. I know that Sony professional panels have done a really nice job with ambient light mitigation. I'm just curious if that tech transferred into their prosumer panels.

[@Sas-wk9lj]

My S95C has improved in PQ significantly over a period of just 3 months since day 1 of purchase. It does have the AI processing working to improve the picture. There's also been 2 firmware upgrades which also may be the reason.These reviews have shortcoming of not mentioning which firmware the TVs are on before doing apple to apple comparison.

[@redpillthinking6043]

Except Samsung has subpar processing, a crappy OS (Tizen), no Dolby Vision or DTS support, and possibly poor build/quality control.

[@Sas-wk9lj]

@@redpillthinking6043 you seem to be repeating common misconception. May be you're in sales of one of competitors brands. Whatever the case be, you're absolutely wrong and spreading lies! Tizen is no better or worse than any of the other known OS's out there. Their TVs endure for average 5 years or more, so build quality issue isn't true. They always innovate, like their one connect box, The Frame TV, the matt screen, the solar powered remote and many more, PQ, no. 1, upscaling & motion is superb in S95C after 2 OS upgrades. I bet you've not seen or owned S95C to make a valid comment about it. Please don't spread lies and misinformation.

[@reggieburris]

Just purchased a 77" A80L, replacing our 75" X95K. Both superb TVs but just love the deep blacks on the OLED.

[@johnm202]

Interesting swap. Do you have issues with brightness differences?

[@robertcastillo90]

I already owned a sony tv and absolutely loved the google tv aspect. So when it was time to upgrade I was looking at the A95k. I don't know if it was sony or the shops, but they were just being stubborn and not lowering the price on the 65". The 55" got a nice discount at best buy, but not my size. Even the A95L only got like a $100 discount for the black friday and cyber monday deals. Ended up picking up the LG G3 for just over $2200 out the door. While I'm still getting use to the web os, I must say the remote really is magic. It doesn't need to be pointed at the tv for it to work, and at first I didn't care for the pointer, but it's actually helpful when typing on screen.

[@xGaLoSx]

how did you get a G3 for 2200?

[@robertcastillo90]

@@xGaLoSx black Friday deal

[@xGaLoSx]

@@robertcastillo90 hell of a deal

[@trevoreverest9523]

Caleb, in your opinion which of these TVs are best at upscaling standard definition broadcast tv and DVDs?

[@corradoloreto]

Caleb, you made my day. After what you said about the imperceptible differences between the 3 tvs….since I already have an Lg CX 65”, I decided to stick with Lg and go for the G3. I might miss a bit on more vibrant colours on the Q-Oled models, but I’m sure I’ll be happy anyway. Really appreciate your help .

[@sharms888]

Dude you won't miss out on anything the colour differences are only "slightly" noticeable side by side. The build quality parts and materials of LG is excellent.

[@exploringwithdanielrivas2802]

Hello Caleb, thank you for your videos about TV reviews, I been watching your videos since 2022 when I was thinking of getting a OLED TV, every since I haven’t make a decision, up till last week when I made my decision I got myself a 77” LG G3! Thank you for making my decision much easier

[@sweetgregt]

Love that you brought up the S90C as well because I think you're right. In my case, that's my choice. And a bonus feature for me is the Samsung Gaming Hub so I can play some Xbox games via cloud on my TV when I want to be in my theater/living room and away from my gaming PC.

[@markmansingh1750]

I have a S95C and the biggest problem is shown at the 11:57 mark when the person is swinging in the hammock. If you look, you see that as the hammock moves the image isn't as smooth as the other models, it looks almost jittery by comparison.

[@ggp759]

Caleb you should talk about problems with these tvs that all people are going to notice without being video experts. Vertical banding for one in all 3 of these tvs. Once you see it in content you cant un-see it. Picture drop outs in game mode for the S95C. Sony lag on video processing that is causing lip sync issues when run through av receivers and incompatibilities with certain receivers like Denon. Nobody is going to buy any of these tvs at this price range just to stream content. People and manufacturers should be made aware that these are not isolated incidents but do exist in all three like mentioned above respectively. i get that the video is supposed to be bout their strengths but please give all manufacturers a kick in the butt that is needed to QC their products better and acknowledge problems and fix problems. Thank you.

[@dmitririzzo]

What motion processing are you using? I ask because the motion of the woman swinging on the hammock -- starting around 11:55 -- is significantly worse on the Samsung. IMO, the LG has the best motion of them all, and the A95k's motion is better than the A95l's.

[@bani_niba]

5 year panel warranty, better pixel cleaning algorithms (see RTings), less probability of burn-in, Dolby vision, 4 full spec HDMI ports - make the LG G3 the winner for me. For serious viewing, my viewing room will be dark and the TV will be in film-maker mode, where the color saturation will be toned down. In that situation, QD-OLED's slight color luminance advantage will be extremely minor. Yes, I wish the G3 has the Sony's better processor, but the price differential doesn't make sense to me.

[@AjinkyaMaurya]

Thank you Caleb! You have helped me to almost make my decision on which TV I should buy for myself and one for my family. I really appreciate your work and amazing job that you have done in this video.

[@thomask4449]

With PC Gaming in mind: The Samsungs QD-OLEDs tend to have blackouts with 144hz gaming, also sometimes with 120hz in 4K. So sadly its kinda not so good choice for pc gaming in mind. Otherwise I would really consider the 77S90C. Too bad the price difference to Sonys 77A95L is so huuuge

[@Cz007_]

Thanks to you and a few other KZbinrs, I got the 2023 Mini-LED Sony 65X93L to replace my 2020 Mini-LED TCL 65R635. I love its motion and image processing of the Sony. SDR content looks fantastic as well as HDR & Dolby Vision movies

[@bettstp]

My decision came down to price, for black friday where I am, neither the S95C or the A95L were discounted much. The LG G3 was more heavily discounted and was therefore almost $1000 cheaper than the S95C, and the A95L was almost double the price! Anyway so that was that, hopefully turns out ok, set it up tomorrow

[@brucemiddleton5018]

How much did you pay?

[@brucemiddleton5018]

And where did you get it from? I'm also looking to buy a new G3

[@brucemiddleton5018]

@bettstp?

[@jelv.4142]

HELP: G3 or the A95L??? My preference is for best cinema/movie quality. (I'll be using an avr so tv speakers need not be considered) thx

[@martinpratley4632]

For cinema definitely the A95l way more accurate

[@seancarter51]

For me not having Dolby Vision on Samsung TVs and not having more than 2 HDMI 2.1 ports on the Sony TVs is the reason why my default choice will be LG G3. Although the day that Sony launches more HDMI 2.1 ports in their TVs, I will ditch LG immediately. Sony has a great ecosystem of TVs and Soundbars that appeal to me more.

[@jtopdawg6]

My take as well!

[@Michael.Talbot]

If your tv brightness is around 1000 nits you honestly don't need to care. Dolby vision is great for tvs with low brightness / dynamic range since it dynamically tonemaps scenes or frames. I did not go with the LG because of the banding, uniformity and pink tint issues and that was far more important to me. The LG panel lottery is a real thing.

[@Sas-wk9lj]

Have you watched Verdict TV series on prime that is HDR10+ and compared the PQ between Sony A95L and Samsung S95C? You'll be blown away by the PQ and contrast as well as colour brightness on the Samsung S95C.

[@Michael.Talbot]

@@Sas-wk9lj The S95C does not have the LG issues or the Dolby Vision metadata issues. It is the perfect TV right now imo.

[@Sas-wk9lj]

@@Michael.Talbot absolutely, for me too.

[@kimguzman1638]

What is the best for gaming between those 4?

[@TripsX]

To me the A95K still looks the best here. I feel like it has the most detail in a lot of pictures. Is that weird ?

[@doc.q1863]

Great video! And thank you for stating the facts about the HDMi 2.1 issues in the Sony. For me that was make it or break it when i bought my TV (LG G3) a few months ago.

[@user-rb9ix9sl1n]

And what do u of that tv so far? In terms of colour overall sharpness/details, movies/sports and just the overall watching experience.

[@LongNguyen-cj7co]

@@user-rb9ix9sl1n i have them both for living room and gaming room, they're awesome my friend.. even i have them both, 1 in living room 1 in gaming room, i cant tell the different .

[@sjyoung]

Useful comparison Caleb, thanks. One slight issue that might confuse some people… you say the G3 supports “all the HDR formats” despite it not supporting HDR10+. Whether this actually matters to anyone idk but wouldn’t want you getting complaints from people who based their purchase on this video.

[@andyjefferson1308]

You're right my friend. I own the G3 & it only supports, Dolby Vision, HDR10 & HGIG for gaming. Still an awesome TV . 👍🏻

[@drunkhusband6257]

Turn hdr off to begin with...absolute junk tech.

[@RandomSL]

After going through this video 5 times... I found Samsung S95C to be the most balanced choice in every category. It has something for everyone. So, I'd buy that and get it tuned.

[@RobertK1993]

No Dolby Vision like Sony Bravia A95L QD OLED which is 4K 120HZ Dolby Vision for gaming

[@enzog1078]

It’s the worst of the 3 probably

[@simonuk1213]

Received the A95L yesterday and coming from the LGC1 the difference is stark, absolutely love this TV.

[@13dma1rz]

I just got the S95 C 65" and really love it. Especially the OneConnect box. Didn't want to pay the Sony tax and can't really wall mount a TV in my space so the Samsung was my pick. All three are great.

[@suaverp2170]

No lagging, sputtering or blooming in dark settings?

[@Genku30]

I’m on my 2nd s95c. The one connect box always cuts audio or black screens

[@suaverp2170]

@@Genku30 I ended up going eith C3 and love it. No issues

[@jeffhampton6972]

Hi there, I just want to to say I reeeeally appreciate the way you approached this. It is extremely informative, but given that we can't all just see the comparisons in person, It's super helpful for you to describe it in context like that. It's honestly a nice reminder that quantifiable differences in performances might not equate to meaningful differences in the user experience. I suspect that in the end for most people, it's primarily a fun hobby, and we might not need scrutinize so much. I know I need that reminder when it comes to audio gear. :P

[@jordanjpayne]

I went with the LG OLD C3 77” over the G3 and added a new Sonos Arc to add to the overall system. I think the G3 is gorgeous, but the forced wall mounting solution isn’t something I am that enthusiastic about, so I compromised and I’m really happy with this display. It is stunning, even if not quite as bright as the G3.

[@lifeextensionespana580]

No LG G for me with no regular base for tables

[@jaredstokes2204]

C3 is an inferior tv compared to the equally priced s90c. WOLED is yesterday's technology, there is MLA and QD OLED now. What were you thinking?

[@seanmf202]

​@@jaredstokes2204Grow up. These technologies are fairly similar in most content that we watch. Some prefer a stable tv OS, reputation of brand, built quality, brightness in certain content, etc.

[@mihirojha4475]

​@@jaredstokes2204 QD-OLED is a very new technology though, and since these are the first generation QD-OLEDs (or second?) they have their own set of issues that will get ironed out in future generations. Just look at how easy they are to burn in compared to LG WOLEDs. I will personally wait, coz the QD-OLED tech might not age as well as WOLEDs do.... never a good idea to hop onto the hype train the first possible moment.

[@BleepBlop-rh9lm]

100% agree about the color accuracy stuff. I mostly care about brightness. In terms of color we have reached a lot with TVs. Plus, I prefer google TV. I own LG C2 but bought an android TV box. It's awesome.

[@philontech7245]

Love this take on the OLED's I bought the S90C this year and love it, thank you for your hard work.

[@jaabasda]

I plan to do so as well and go for the 77 inches model. Would you mind sharing your experience/opinion on lacking the Dolby Vision?

[@philontech7245]

@@jaabasda owned it for 3 months so far and I haven’t noticed any issues with any content because of not having Dolby Vision.

[@Massive77G]

You wont miss dolby vision. most the reviews and pro's say dolby visoin isn't important at all. alot tv's have issues with DV becuase it depends how each manufacture implementes DV. Alot of them fix it over time with firemware updates but its not equal from one brand to another, since up each manufacture how to use DV in thier tv's. Reviews n pro say hdr10 is the one thing all the manufacture get right with hdr out of the box and looks best most the time and is cosistant across brands. I have 77c9, C1, S90c. QD-oled is an upgrade for sure. Now G3 would be a different story but dont have one to compare side by side. @@jaabasda

[@capitolia]

@@jaabasdaThe good thing with the S90C 77" is also the gen 2 panel. The smaller sizes feature the gen 1 panel I guess.

[@BeatelementhePiH]

9:36 What about the stand options? Samsung = lifted up, stand in the middle, G3 = no stand, A95L = multiple stand options ;)

[@michaelwall795]

It’s shame he had the A95k there and didn’t mention it at all apart from at the start. Be interesting to see a high profile video of 95K being compared to this years A95L

[@hclandscapes]

I agree, it looked almost identical in these scenes

[@kennethgross8079]

I have a 77” Sony A80J. I love the picture processing as it makes low bit rate content watchable. But I want the brightness and color punch that the Sony and Samsung 2023 QD OLEDs offer. I am gifting my A80J to a friend and her son, and I ordered a 77” Samsung S90C. The Sony A95L is my first choice but I simply can’t justify paying over 2X the price of the S90C with the various discounts available. Your videos were instrumental in helping me decide.

[@milesholland5289]

Please post your thoughts on the S90c. Will be interesting to see what you think coming from Sony processing.

[@kennethgross8079]

It will be a few weeks. It’s on backorder from Samsung. I am hopeful that the advantages of the 2023 2nd generation QD OLED panel outweigh any advantage that the 80J has in processing.

[@unknownsource4359]

Brutal mistake.

[@kennethgross8079]

@@milesholland5289No doubt that the A80J has excellent processing, especially the ability to make crappy, low bandwidth feeds tolerable. But I have to agree with another KZbin reviewer that the S90C is “good enough”. And it is much brighter than the Sony and the colors have a bit more pop without appearing to be oversaturated. So I’m glad that I bought the 90C and at the same time, the A80J is a big step up for my friend.

[@Draconis8888]

Thank you for the most level headed "regular" consumer viewpoint for these TVs. I appreciate your videos and recommendations.

[@Caleb_Denison]

Thanks!

[@KID_CHAMELEON]

I've been researching for a while now and I think I've finally decided on the A95L. After reading so many reports of the S95C having black screen signal loss for seconds at a time, the Samsung is automatically out. The fact that the G3 doesn't come with a stand, and apparently has really aggressive ABL, pushes me even closer to the Sony. I run all my devices through a receiver, so it only having 2 HDMI ports is not an issue. The biggest question for me now is, do I go with the 65" or the 77". I'm replacing a 75" QLED and as much as I love its massive size, there have been times when I thought it was a bit too big. My couch is about 7 feet from the screen, so maybe the 65" if the way too go. 🙂

[@Samir.1]

Could you do a similiar video of LG C3 vs Samsung S90c vs Sony A80L? Could be a good comparison

[@WhiteshadowTV]

I second this, and do it at the 77 inch size

[@jollyderoger7600]

I have an 5yo AF8 and was waiting for the A95L. However, in the UK the 77" A95L is £5,499 while the S90C 77" was £2,300. Guess which one I bought? Yes, the A95L by all accounts is better, but for a 4K Blu-Ray and Apple TV movie watcher, it's not worth £3k more!

[@joes3800]

I bought an LG G2 in 2022. At the beginning of 2023, I had hard-core FOMO seeing all of the innovations for both QD-OLED (new panel chemistry) and WOLED (MLA.) But after having watched this and ALL of those "other videos," seeing the new models myself in stores, and now knowing about the tech that will likely come out in the next 2-4 years, my FOMO is gone. I am enjoying, and will continue to enjoy, my G2. My room can be bright or dark at my discretion, and either way the G2 is sometimes eye-searingly bright, has great processing, and reproduces almost every color that exists in current content. So in learning about current and near-future tech, I won't look to purchase another TV until (1) there's a more stunning upgrade from the G2 available, and (2) technological innovations have become both more stable/reliable (like HDMI 2.1) and somewhat plateaued again (so there isn't as much FOMO a year after I make a purchase.)

[@LuKiSCraft]

Yeah I think if you upgrade your TV more frequently than once every 3 years, you are probably wasting your money. That said, a lot of us here are enthusiasts.... so, whatever makes you happy ig 🤣

[@jimv1983]

If you plan on keeping your TV for a long time then you are better off with the LG G2. A WOLED panel is going to last a lot longer than a QD-OLED panel.

[@drunkhusband6257]

? QD Oleds will last far longer, less heat, almost no image retention@@jimv1983

[@freepin4013]

This is the ultimately the most honest and convincing review of these tvs. Amazing as always Caleb 🎉 I'm picking the 65 inch s95c with the q990c soundbar ❤.

[@Sas-wk9lj]

That's a great choice.

[@louishiggins8881]

I went with the Samsung S95C based on price and the deals Samsung were offering (replaced an existing Samsung) 😁. I agree with you, the differences between them are going to very small in the real world. What you didn't mention was source material, not everything I watch is 4K UHD, so picture quality is going to be ultimately limited by the source material 😂. For me, the biggest improvement was going from 55" to 65", which is the best size for my room, I'm a very happy bunny 😁.

[@bidyutghosh727]

In what you watch movies

[@jackjack3780]

As much as you definitely made a good choice, going with Sony sounds like it would’ve benefited you the most. Only reason I say this is because you said that not everything you watch is 4k UHD. With Sony bravia tv’s like the a95l you could’ve had the best upscaling, bringing you a better experience with watching older shows or even movies. Not hating on your choice or anything I just think it’s a cool like feature that people may overlook because of Samsungs competitive pricing. Cool tv tho man:) definitely a bit jealous lol

[@louishiggins8881]

​@@jackjack3780Current price (UK) - Samsung £2.1k vs Sony £3.5k for 65" QLED - that's a lot of money for slightly better processing 😂. I made the right decision.

[@NexGenTek]

@@jackjack3780Samsung has amazing upscaling so he’s good! Handling low bit rate is different than upscaling! Really hard to come by!

[@brucemiddleton5018]

How much did you pay for s95c 65"?

[@Hrishi1970]

Great video. I would say, there will always be a set of pixel peepers on the display part. But what distinguishes one brand over the next is the software and ecosystem. How easy is it to connect and setup, user experience, etc.

[@khaleelj.marshall-walker5409]

I was at the Value Electronics Shootout and Caleb did a great job in keeping the flow of the event! Great video Caleb! I hope you have a pleasant holiday! You and the Digital Trends team deserve some R&R later this month! It was a close match between these three TVs!😊

[@reeves624]

Great review. Thanks. Which do you think is the best for sports viewing? Which one handles "motion" the best? For reference, I currently have a 65 inch plasma Sony tv that is many, many years old.

[@luvtechLynn]

Awesome content Caleb! I agree any of these 3 would be great. I have the Sony a90j…it’s extremely accurate a little too accurate at times for me. I bought the G3 from Robert at VE. Love the brightness and 3D pop! Sony definitely has the best processing, but the G3 is right up there! I think I made the best decision for my needs and saved some money!

[@nicknorthcutt7680]

Thank you Caleb, you make things so easy to understand!

[@davidgiles9751]

I'm strongly considering upgrading from my 65" Sony A80J to a 77" Sony A95L. Between the three sets here, the picture quality is so close that your average consumer probably couldn't tell the difference in their home, unless they had all three side by side and professionally calibrated. What I prefer about the Sony OLEDs is the Acoustic Surface Audio. Combined with a compatible Sony sound bar (like I have with my A80J), the Sony's can use the actual surface of the screen as a center channel. The combination is pretty amazing to hear. For really small rooms, the Sony HT-A3000 works remarkably well, although the HT-A5000 is probably the better choice for most uses. If you have a large room and can swing the extra cost, the HT-A7000 is the King. I'm currently running the HT-A3000, but would upgrade to the -A5000 if I get the 77" A95L. Now's all I need is an extra ~$5,700 (but I'll wait until Super Bowl deals arrive).

[@ProbablyStupidGuy]

I have a 55 a80j that I hooked up to my Sony AN1000 AVR to use as the center channel and it's absolutely wonderful. Got the TV at the same price as LG and Samsungs options at the time, so it really saved me a few hundred on a dedicated center channel speaker (for now)

[@ACRBARF2]

Legit the same as me (besides the sound, I have a jbl 1000) had my 65" a80j and recently upgraded to the A95l and I do not regret it one bit. It is so much brighter and colourful, best decision I made for a tv. Tho it's a lot cheaper for me, my Job is selling tvs so I got the thing damn near half off cause of a sale stacking with my staff price.

[@ACRBARF2]

@unknownsource4359 nah I didn't want the 77,the 65 is in my bedroom. And what you mean cry??

[@user-rb9ix9sl1n]

Thank you SOOO MUCH CALEB FOR THIS GREEEEAT COMPARISON i cant thank u enough man!!! All great tvs

[@Caleb_Denison]

Thank YOU!

[@cwb2992]

The 95k seems to keep up with the others fairly well.

[@dustinberthold962]

Solid job Caleb! After finishing my grad program, I got the LG CX 48", and have loved it as a PC monitor/productivity. Just picked up the S95C 77" for a large screen main entertainment/bright gaming PC TV that should last several years. Knowing that there are other placements I can place it as well dimensionally, I like Sony's processing for the next big screen TV. Inadvertently/unintentionally, plan on owning 3 brands for different use case/scenarios. Football season will be epic with the wall XP

[@troykirchenbauer]

Awesome video Caleb! I think you moved this discussion forward in a meaningful way and helped me find some closure to the question of which is the best OLED of 2023. In my view, there are many people who don't really want to think about all the details and they just want to know that they are buying "the best". I can appreciate that. What you did here was allow us to avoid becoming an expert on the minute details and focus on the few truly distinct aspects of these offerings. I think this gives us the best of both worlds without simply saying they are all great. Consumers who love having the best technology, without the desire to become a nit nerd, can focus on a few unique differences and choose the best of the best with confidence. Thanks for your thoughtful approach. Best wishes!

[@Caleb_Denison]

I hugely appreciate your comment. Thanks Troy!

[@Sas-wk9lj]

omg, you had time to read that 'essay' of a post 🤣

[@WhatTheFragrance]

So which one is the best for 55-65 inch living room that watch’s movies and sports?

[@johannespersson3359]

I went with the 65" G3. Why? The looks! A panel manufacturer that has been making oleds for 10 years gives me a little more confident regarding longevity. (And it was 200€ cheaper than the s95c). Caleb, if you don't want to do the same comparison as all the other youtubers, why don't you let ordinary people take the blind test without a reference monitor. Wich picture do they like the most? Your mother, your plumber, postman, neighbor and so on. People who just enjoy watching tv. Like us. :)

[@jstpsgthru]

I think the only thing missing was a reliability rating. No one wants to have to send one of these in for repair. Samsung doesn't have the best reputation for refrigerators and some other appliances. But, Sony speakers seem to be a problem waiting to happen. I usually consider "the simpler, the better." I would choose Sony, if all other things were equal. So, the only question left, for me, is reliability.

[@Jumpman67]

Only having 2 hdmi 2.1 inputs is a deal breaker for me. I have a soundbar, a PS5 and and I prefer to use an Apple TV instead of the terrible operating system most tv's come with. Bare minimum for me is 3 but I prefer 4 or more.

[@PrezidentHughes]

I agree. I bought my last TV based on the operating system mostly and the reliability of the brand because those were my priorities. I was aware of the faults of the type of panel and planned what I was going to do to help compensate. Can't really compensate for the OS the same way you can compensate for the panel type.

[@DonZenOfficial]

Got a 65” A95k for $1180 with 5 year total protection warranty.

[@DonZenOfficial]

Have no idea if this was a good deal, seems like everything getting really discounted

[@Xstream718]

I think that’s an amazing deal! I got my A95K in February of this year when it was discounted at $3K. And from watching this video, I do not regret it because the A95K and A95L look identical on Caleb’s video. I don’t see any differences, even the brightness looks the same.

[@HIFIDE]

Great Video and thank you @digitaltrends for mentioning our shootout. I really get your take @Caleb_Denison on recommending not one but all three TVs. With even more high-end TVs available from Panasonic or Philips, it gets even more difficult here in Germany to make a good recommendation. Greetings from Germany and I hope to see you at CES in Las Vegas soon. - Vitus from HIFIDE

[@rudiganter5691]

Great review 👍 For us, in the recent Black Friday sale made the LG G3 a total slam dunk. Samsung was $4999, Sony was $5299 & the LG was reduced to $3485. Samsung & Sony was not reduced. Money saved will go towards some Genelec Speakers.

[@mikele8508]

What country are you from?

[@rudiganter5691]

Based in Australia. Got another additional $97 refunded when the Christmas Sale came out at JB HiFi. Samsung is now on sale but still more expensive than the LG.

[@AwinashGuptar]

Hey Caleb, why don't you ever mention that when you have an AV Receiver, that you basically gain a lot more HDMI 2.1 ports? Even if the TV had only one HDMI port, people with receivers aren't going to be bothered by it.

[@FranticFountain28]

In before people start salivating over the A95L, a TV that costs much more than the competition, has 2 less HDMI 2.1 ports, and major screen dimming for gaming.

[@charlieownes8969]

Brokie

[@freepin4013]

​@@charlieownes8969that answer doesn't even make sense

[@NyangoStarAmerica]

The A95L is the best looking TV I have ever seen. It is noticeably better than the other two.

[@FlawlessCowboy913]

What would be your pick?

[@dautolover]

​@@charlieownes8969calm down pokimane

[@techsamurai11]

@12:05 The biggest differences are actually skin tones and XR Clear. I personally like the Sony the most in that image but someone else had the same videos with all 3 TVs and was saying that the LG G3 or Samsung S95C looked better although the image on the camera didn't back that up. Also, reality creation and XR clear are important. I have no clue if they are turned on in this video and once you see soccer with low bitrate and reality creation, it's hard to go with the rest. No one has actually looked in depth at how these TVs improve bad artifacting in video games especially FSR that we are going to live with for the next 5 years. Unfortunately the current consoles render at very low internal resolutions when playing at 60fps and the images are quite unstable and noisy so anything the TV can do to fix it is a huge deal. In fact, Sony should come up with a console edition TV that supersamples not just to 6k but even higher to make the image better.

[@hadouken2123]

Sold a kidney and went with the 77A95L 😂 but only because I had a good time (more than 6 years) with my previous Sony x940e and wanted again a Sony because of this.

[@isabella3746]

Video starts at 1:40. You're welcome. TL;DW: Different perspective: the best TV was the friends we made along the way.

[@Xstream718]

I don’t see any difference between the A95K and A95L at all! It looks identical!

[@Svixdelux]

This is the ultimate, final, most sensible and the ONLY TV revue anyone needs to watch. Answering the question: "Which 2023 OLED TV that's best for YOU." After seeing this, I know I will be happy with my desisjon. Thanks for making this so easy for me!

[@MM-Official]

Very interesting approach, a95l is very good set, but the LG G3 is the most complete package this year

[@slapshot0074]

Thank you so much for saying what most people feel. All of those tv sets are good. Far too many youtube channels get bogged down in tiny details that mean nothing to most.

[@welshcaesar]

I always buy Sony.

[@deanbbnsida223]

Gone down hill mate I have the A95L screen damaged all time with anti reflective coating cheaper build quality

[@AndersonSilva-br1qt]

Just recycled a a95j after 2 years of use.. 65”. 4k cx paid for it down the drain.

[@keithskoglund10]

@@AndersonSilva-br1qtwhat happened?

[@AndersonSilva-br1qt]

@@keithskoglund10 power board issue. Getting it fixed was going to cost almost 900 dollars.. so client told me to recycle it

[@NecronomSlayer]

15:48-15:50 the no mans land ditch walk scene looked VERY blurry on the sony and samsung and clear and sharp on the LG so that's my specific criteria for choosing lol. Even though i would love a backlit remote and not having to get a soundbar. Mostly going to be using it for streaming tv shows and movies but idk the brightness on the Sony looks weird to me (idk if its because its being recorded or not) but the LG just looks sharper even though its darker

[@dtrejo9182]

AWSOME video. I was split between 3 and I went with the G3 because of the brightness and the 4 2.1 HDMI cables. There are no losers here just 3 #1 spots.

[@rfn2605]

Caleb: I watch a lot of old black & white movies. Are any of these tv’s better at displaying black & white media? I’m in the market for one of these, currently leaning toward the Samsung. Thanks

[@baryongaming59]

my preference would be LG G3 = for gamers SONY A95L = for overall tasks(most expensive) SAMSUNG S95C= again for overall tasks(most affordable) Again for normal use even if you randomly pick any one of these TVs", you're not going to regret it ever so randomly pick any one which comes to your mind

[@dannyumana143]

I was almost going to buy a Samsung 90c but was hesitant since it didn't offer Dolby vision and was looking to get the sony A95 since I stream movies off an AppleTV 4k and I see a lot of dolby vision on disney+ and netflix. I just cant decide?

[@gurbhajan3716]

Need some advice please 🙏🏽 I have a sony a95k, but I'm hearing the a95L is much much better! Is this true if so should I sell my a95k to buy the a95L