Head to head
LG C6 48-inch vs Samsung S90H 48-inch
Two 165Hz 48-inch OLEDs at the same $1,099 price: LG's glossy C6 with Dolby Vision, or Samsung's matte Glare Free S90H. Your room decides.
At 48 inches, LG and Samsung meet at the same price: $1,099 for the LG C6 and $1,097.99 for the Samsung S90H on Amazon on October 7, both sold by Amazon. Both run at 165Hz on four HDMI 2.1 ports, and RTINGS says both use tandem panels at this size. The real difference is the screen surface: the LG is glossy, the Samsung matte.
This is an editorial comparison from manufacturer specs and published reviews, not our own testing. RTINGS reviewed the 48-inch C6 as a monitor; no outlet has reviewed the 48-inch S90H, so its measurements come from 55- and 65-inch reviews. The video below is RTINGS comparing the S90H with last year's S90F.
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Option A
LG C6 48-inch OLED
- 48" 4K OLED
- 165Hz
- 4 ports
- ~$1,099
The brightest desk TV here: a 48-inch C6 with a tandem panel and 165Hz, for a deep desk or a wall mount.
- Gaming
- 5 out of 5
- HDR
- 5 out of 5
- Value
- 4 out of 5
Editorial fit scores, 1–5, from published reviews and specs — not lab measurements.
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Read the breakdown: LG C6 48-inch OLEDOption B
Samsung S90H 48-inch OLED
- 48" 4K OLED
- 165Hz
- 4 ports
- ~$1,097.99
The desk TV for bright rooms: a matte Glare Free 48-inch OLED with 165Hz on all four HDMI inputs.
- Gaming
- 5 out of 5
- HDR
- 4 out of 5
- Value
- 4 out of 5
Editorial fit scores, 1–5, from published reviews and specs — not lab measurements.
Affiliate link to Amazon. Price approx., seen Oct 2026.
Read the breakdown: Samsung S90H 48-inch OLEDSpec sheet
Side by side
| Feature | C6 48 | S90H 48 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. Amazon price (Oct 2026) | ~$1,099 | ~$1,097.99 |
| List price | $1,599.99 | $1,599.99 |
| Panel | WOLED with Brightness Booster; RTINGS found a tandem panel | RTINGS says the 48-inch uses an RGB tandem panel |
| Glare handling | Glossy; mirror-like reflections opposite a window (RTINGS) | Matte Glare Free coating; RTINGS says it handles glare amazingly wellEdge |
| Blacks in a lit room | No matte haze over the glossy screenEdge | Slightly raised, per Tom's Guide (55-inch) and CNET (65-inch) |
| Refresh rate | Up to 165Hz from a PC | Up to 165Hz from a PC |
| HDMI | 4x HDMI 2.1, 4K 120Hz (165Hz from a PC) | 4x HDMI 2.1, 4K 165Hz (165Hz from a PC) |
| Variable refresh | G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium, HDMI VRR | G-Sync, FreeSync Premium Pro, HDMI VRR |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLGEdge | HDR10+ (no Dolby Vision) |
| Speakers | 2.2 channel (40W, LG UK spec) | 2.1 channel, 40W |
| Stand | Center pedestal, 18.5 x 9.1 in | Center pedestal, 14.4 x 10.4 in |
| Weight without stand | 32.8 lb | 23.4 lbEdge |
| Smart platform | webOS 26 | Tizen, with Samsung Gaming Hub |
| Reviewed at 48 inches | Yes: RTINGS monitor review (Jul 2026)Edge | Not yet |
Manufacturer specs and published reviews; prices are approximate Amazon prices seen October 7, 2026. “Edge” marks the side we think comes out ahead on that row.
Fit scores
How they fit, scored
| Scenario | LG C6 48-inch OLED | Samsung S90H 48-inch OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Console + PC gaming | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 |
| Work / desktop use | 3 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 |
| HDR games and movies | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 |
| Desk fit | 3 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 |
| Value | 4 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 |
Editorial fit scores, 1–5 — not lab measurements. Higher score per row highlighted.
Choose the LG C6 48 if…
- Your room is dim, or you control the light
- You want Dolby Vision for films and Xbox games
- You want a model RTINGS has tested at this size as a monitor
- You prefer webOS
Choose the Samsung S90H 48 if…
- A window or bright overhead lights face the screen
- You'll mount it: it's 9.4 lb lighter
- You'd rather have Tizen and Samsung Gaming Hub
- You can live without Dolby Vision
Our verdict
It's a tie — your setup decides
It's a tie, and your room decides. In a dim room the LG C6 48 is the safer buy: glossy-screen blacks, Dolby Vision, and an RTINGS monitor review at this exact size. If a window or office lights hit your screen, the S90H's matte coating is worth more than any spec difference, which is how RTINGS frames the S90H against the C6.
Watch
On video
Video by RTINGS Home Theater on YouTube. Their views are their own.
Frequently asked questions
Does the matte coating hurt picture quality?
A little, in a lit room: Tom's Guide and CNET both saw slightly raised or grayish blacks on the S90H's matte screen with the lights on. In return, reflections that would mirror on the glossy LG are diffused. In a dark room the difference largely disappears.
Which is better for an Xbox Series X?
The LG, if you care about Dolby Vision gaming, which Xbox supports and the Samsung doesn't. Both handle 4K 120Hz with VRR on all four ports.
Are both tandem OLEDs?
RTINGS says so: it found a tandem panel in the 48-inch LG C6, and it says the 48-inch S90H uses an RGB tandem panel. Neither maker uses that word on its US spec sheet.
Disclosure: Independent editorial comparison based on published reviews and manufacturer specs, not our own lab measurements. Prices are approximate Amazon prices seen October 7, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no extra cost to you.