Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | LG - C4 OLED 65 | Samsung - The Frame (2024) 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | 500 nits |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Dolby Vision | true | false |
| Panel type | OLED | QLED |
| Smart OS | webOS | Tizen |
Between the C4 OLED 65 and The Frame (2024) 65, the C4 OLED 65 comes out ahead in peak brightness / refresh rate, while the The Frame (2024) 65 wins on several specs. Overall, the C4 OLED 65 scores 67.8 and the The Frame (2024) 65 scores 58.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The C4 OLED 65 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.7 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the C4 OLED 65 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are peak brightness, refresh rate, dolby vision, among others. The single most decisive one: Peak brightness — 100.00% more. 1000 nits vs 500 nits.
The The Frame (2024) 65 similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable screen size, hdmi 2.1 ports, vrr, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the C4 OLED 65 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: LG - C4 OLED 65 or Samsung - The Frame (2024) 65?
LG - C4 OLED 65 leads the current Mars Score by 9.7 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare panel type, refresh rate against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose LG - C4 OLED 65 if…
LG - C4 OLED 65 has the measurable edge on peak brightness nits, refresh rate hz, has dolby vision.
Choose Samsung - The Frame (2024) 65 if…
Samsung - The Frame (2024) 65 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why LG - C4 OLED 65 wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 100.00% more. 1000 nits vs 500 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Has Dolby Vision.
- ▲Panel type: OLED (vs QLED).
- ▲Smart OS: webOS (vs Tizen).
Why Samsung - The Frame (2024) 65 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | LG - C4 OLED 65 | Samsung - The Frame (2024) 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 65 " | 65 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | OLEDlead | QLED |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nitslead | 500 nits |
HDR & Smart
| Spec | LG - C4 OLED 65 | Samsung - The Frame (2024) 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Visionⓘ | truelead | false |
| HDR10+ⓘ | false | truelead |
| Smart OS | webOSlead | Tizen |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
Gaming
| Spec | LG - C4 OLED 65 | Samsung - The Frame (2024) 65 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 portsⓘ | 4 | 4 |
| VRRⓘ | true | true |
| ALLM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which is brighter, C4 OLED 65 or The Frame (2024) 65?+
C4 OLED 65 peaks at 1000 nits vs 500 nits.
Which is better for gaming, C4 OLED 65 or The Frame (2024) 65?+
C4 OLED 65 offers 144Hz refresh and 4 HDMI 2.1 ports.
Does C4 OLED 65 or The Frame (2024) 65 support Dolby Vision?+
C4 OLED 65 supports Dolby Vision; The Frame (2024) 65 does not.