Which is better for gaming?

The LG C5. It has four HDMI 2.1 ports, G-SYNC, FreeSync Premium, VRR and a Game Optimizer dashboard. The Samsung also does 120 Hz with FreeSync Premium, but it lacks G-SYNC and Dolby Vision.

Which has the better picture?

The LG C5. Its OLED evo panel and α9 Gen7 processor deliver higher brightness and better processing, and it supports Dolby Vision. The Samsung is a solid OLED but sits below LG's C5 on picture quality.

Is the 77-inch Samsung worth stepping up to over the 55-inch LG?

Only if room size drives the decision. The Samsung gives you a much larger image and a longer protection plan, but you give up Dolby Vision, G-SYNC and LG's better processing.

Both use OLED panels with similar lifespans under normal use. The Samsung bundle includes a two-year protection plan, which adds coverage the LG does not include.

Which is better for a bright room?

The Samsung's anti-reflection coating helps, but neither is a brightness leader. The LG C5 is brighter overall; for a very bright room, a mini-LED set may suit you better than either.

Do both support Dolby Atmos?

Yes. Both list Dolby Atmos, but the LG bundle includes a 3.1.2-channel soundbar, which gives real height effects the Samsung's built-in 2-channel speakers cannot match.

Samsung S85H 77-inch 4K OLED TV vs LG C5 OLED evo 4K TV

The LG C5 is the better TV for most people: its OLED evo panel with the α9 Gen7 processor, four HDMI 2.1 ports and Dolby Vision make it a stronger pick for movies and gaming in a normal room. The Samsung S85H wins on sheer size at 77 inches and adds a two-year protection plan, but it is a step below Samsung's own S95 series in brightness and processing. Reviewers consistently rate the C5 as one of the best value OLEDs of its year; owners praise its picture and gaming features, while the S85H draws praise for size and design but some criticism for peak brightness.

Choose the Samsung S85H if you want the biggest OLED picture for a large room and a longer protection plan matters to you.
Choose the LG C5 if you want the best picture quality, Dolby Vision and full HDMI 2.1 gaming features in a smaller room.

Prices

Samsung S85H 77-inch 4K OLED TV: $1,797.99 at Best Buy (last seen Nov 9)

Samsung QN77S85HAEXZA 77" 4K OLED Smart TV with Dolby Atmos with a 2 Year Amber Protection Plan (2026)

What separates them

	Samsung S85H 77-inch 4K OLED TV	LG C5 OLED evo 4K TV
Screen size	77 inches	55 inches
Panel	OLED with Anti-Reflection coating	OLED evo panel
Processor	NQ4 AI Gen2	α9 AI Processor Gen7
HDR formats	OLED HDR (HDR10+ support, no Dolby Vision)	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
HDMI 2.1 ports	4 x HDMI, 120 Hz, FreeSync Premium	4 x HDMI 2.1, 120 Hz, G-SYNC and FreeSync Premium, VRR
Sound	2-channel with Object Tracking Sound Lite, Q-Symphony, Dolby Atmos	Dolby Atmos with AI sound tuning; bundle adds a 3.1.2ch soundbar
Smart platform	Tizen with Gaming Hub and built-in voice assistant	webOS 25 with Magic Remote
Included protection	Two-year Amber Protection plan plus screen cleaner	Standard manufacturer warranty only

Specs compared

Spec	Samsung S85H 77-inch 4K OLED TV	LG C5 OLED evo 4K TV
screen_size	77 in	55
color	Gray	Black
Screen Resolution	3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD)	3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD)
Release Year	2026	2025
Surround Sound Formats	Dolby Atmos	Dolby Atmos
Refresh Rate (Hz)	120	—
Bluetooth	Yes	—
Smart TV	Yes	—
HDR	Yes	—
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	—
Display	OLED	—
Connections	—	HDMI

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Spec	Samsung S85H 77-inch 4K OLED TV	LG C5 OLED evo 4K TV
Wi-Fi	—	Yes

Samsung S85H 77-inch 4K OLED TV vs LG C5 OLED evo 4K TV

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Samsung S85H 77-inch 4K OLED TV vs LG C5 OLED evo 4K TV

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