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Samsung vs LG TV, help please!

Posted on 11/23/19 at 9:27 am
Posted by Ice Cream Sammich
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2010
10116 posts
Posted on 11/23/19 at 9:27 am
I know this gets talked about daily, so please forgive me.

Its time to replace our 10 year TV in the living room. Budget is around $2,000.
We currently have a Samsung and want either the same brand or LG.

I cannot decide between Samsung or LG, much less the different series in each brand.

Samsung:
Q90 = $2,200
Q80 = $1,700
Q9FN = $1,800

LG:
B9 = $1,800
C8 = $2,500

What are yall buying in this range and why? Thanks for the help.
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
81754 posts
Posted on 11/23/19 at 9:43 am to
Have had two LG TVs just stop working. Have had several other brands, never had it happen to those. LG customer service was crap on this issue. Will never buy again.
Posted by LSURep864
Moscow, Idaho
Member since Nov 2007
10933 posts
Posted on 11/23/19 at 9:44 am to
B9 can be had for $1199 at Best Buy right now. It’s a slam dunk at that price.
Posted by Grillades
Member since Nov 2009
554 posts
Posted on 11/23/19 at 11:35 am to
I have more TVs than I need to own but that gave me a lot of experience with many brands. While the picture quality on LG TVs is fine (I am watching one at this moment), WebOS is HORRIBLE. I could not dislike it any more. Many basic apps like ESPN are not supported, a few others crash routinely, and navigation is far more difficult than it has to be. The command hierarchy is bewildering. While I have some small issues with Samsung’s OS, too, I would buy Samsung every time over LG. Your mileage may vary...
Posted by BayooBandit
Thibodaux, LA
Member since Jan 2005
425 posts
Posted on 11/23/19 at 1:53 pm to
LG 65 inch OLED at Best Buy for $2,099! I've seen OLED side-by-side with Samsung QLED, and I'd choose the OLED every time!
Posted by UltimateHog
Oregon
Member since Dec 2011
65876 posts
Posted on 11/23/19 at 10:17 pm to
Q80.
Posted by UltimaParadox
Huntsville
Member since Nov 2008
40888 posts
Posted on 11/23/19 at 11:01 pm to
Any LG OLED is just a superior TV for picture quality to the Samsung QLED sets. Just inherit to the technology.

I wouldn't be too concerned about either for smart TV functionality. You end using a Fire/Apple/Roku anyways.
Posted by T
Member since Jan 2004
9889 posts
Posted on 11/25/19 at 11:06 am to
Saw a 65” LG OLED at target that had horrible picture burns. Is this a common problem with the new LG OLED tvs?
Posted by burke985
UGANDA
Member since Aug 2011
24680 posts
Posted on 11/25/19 at 11:40 am to
I just bought a 75" q80 and it's awesome, and the room don't have to be pitch black to experience a great picture. The q80 makes everything look better
This post was edited on 11/25/19 at 11:43 am
Posted by GreasyCracklin
Lafayette
Member since Apr 2005
472 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 12:27 pm to
Need help as well. I’ve made my decision on the Samsung QLED. Costco has the 65 inch Q70 for $1,200 with a 5 year warranty. I’ve been looking at the Q80(not offered by Costco) and had my head set on that one, but I like the Costco price and warranty. Would I notice a big difference between the Q70 and Q80?
Posted by prplhze2000
Parts Unknown
Member since Jan 2007
51502 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 10:06 pm to
Sony
Posted by Mahootney
Lovin' My German Footprint
Member since Sep 2008
11877 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 10:52 pm to
Get the cheapest one. The price will be half that on a tv 8x as good in about 4 years.
Q80 is a beast.
You wont be able to tell the difference.

Hell. A $900-1200 tv would be just as good.
Posted by Broken Coyote
Seated. Facing forward
Member since Dec 2010
3051 posts
Posted on 11/28/19 at 11:42 am to
I just bought a Samsung Qled Q70R and love it. Best tv I have ever owned and 4K programming is amazing.

I also bought the Harmon/Kardon HW Q70 sound bar with Bluetooth subwoofer to pair with it and love the sound it produces.

My only complaint is lip sync issues when streaming video. The tv and the sound bar have sync adjustments. And while I can get it close, depending on streaming service (YouTube tv is the worst) I haven’t been able to match the sound to video perfectly yet. It is so freaking annoying to me.
Posted by Athis
Member since Aug 2016
11720 posts
Posted on 11/28/19 at 12:14 pm to
I just avoid anything LG...They screwed me on a defective phone..Just sent it back to me with a letter saying they found nothing wrong with the phone..The mic went dead and they did nothing..
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