Best For
Best Overall Experience
LG 98UT91006LA
Best for Gaming
Samsung UE98DU9000UXXU
Better Sound Quality
LG 98UT91006LA
Best Smart TV Features
LG 98UT91006LA
Best Value
LG 98UT91006LA
The LG 98UT91006LA and Samsung UE98DU9000UXXU are both massive 98-inch 4K smart TVs designed for immersive home entertainment, but they target slightly different buyers. LG focuses on premium picture processing, stronger built-in audio, and a feature-rich WebOS experience, while Samsung emphasizes gaming enhancements, a slim design, and its Tizen smart platform. Both support 4K 120Hz gaming features such as VRR and ALLM, making them suitable for next-generation consoles. However, differences in sound performance, connectivity, picture processing, and smart features can significantly influence which model offers the better overall value for your needs.
Verdict
For most buyers, the LG 98UT91006LA is the stronger overall package. It delivers superior audio with 40W output, a more advanced α8 AI Processor 4K, four HDMI ports, AI-powered picture enhancements, and broader entertainment features.
The Samsung UE98DU9000UXXU remains an excellent choice for gamers thanks to FreeSync Premium, Gaming Hub support, and gaming-focused tools. If gaming is your top priority, Samsung has an edge, but LG is the better all-around television for movies, streaming, and everyday use.
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| Model No |
98UT91006LA |
UE98DU9000UXXU |
| TV Type |
Smart TV |
Smart TV |
| Screen Size |
98 Inch (249 cm) |
98 Inch (249 cm) |
| Resolution |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
| Motion Rate |
120 Hz |
100 Hz |
| Viewing Angle |
178°/178° |
178°/178° |
| USB |
| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, AC4, AC3, EAC3, AAC, MP2, PCM, WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MKV, DivX, MP4, AVI, ASF, MOV, FLV |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, PNG, BMP, WebP, JPS, MPO |
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| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, FLAC, OGG, WMA, WAV, MIDI, APE, AIFF, ALAC, M4A, MPA, AAC |
| Supported Video Formats |
: AVI, MKV, MP4, ASF, MOV, 3GP, FLV, VRO, VOB, SVI |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, MPO |
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| Video |
| BackLight |
: 4K UHD DIRECT LED |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| AI Picture Pro |
: Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode ™ |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro |
: Yes |
| AI Genre Selection |
: Yes ( SDR, HDR ) |
| Picture Processor |
: α8 AI Processor 4K |
| High Frame Rate ( HFR ) |
: 4K 120 Fps ( HDMI ) |
| AI Upscaling |
: α8 AI Super Upscaling 4K |
| Auto Calibration |
: Yes ( Except For Central Europe ) |
| Picture Mode |
: 10 Modes ( Personalized Picture Wizard, Vivid, Standard, Basic, Cinema, Sports, Game, Filmmaker, ( ISF ) Expert ( Bright Room ), ( ISF ) Expert ( Dark Room )) |
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| Backlight |
: 4K UHD Crystal LED |
| Contrast Enhancer |
: Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode ( FMM ) |
: Yes |
| Supersize Picture Enhancer |
: Yes |
| HDR |
: Yes |
| HDR 10+ |
: Support |
| Upscaling |
: 4K Upscaling |
| Micro Dimming |
: UHD Dimming |
| Contrast |
: Mega Contrast |
| Picture Engine |
: Crystal Processor 4K |
| Motion Technology |
: Motion Xcelerator 120Hz |
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| Audio |
| Audio Output ( RMS ) |
: 40 W |
| LG Sound Sync |
: Yes |
| WOW Orchestra |
: Yes |
| AI Acoustic Tuning |
: Yes |
| Sound Mode Share |
: Yes |
| Simultaneous Audio Output |
: Yes |
| Speaker Direction |
: Down Firing |
| Speaker System |
: 2.0 Channel |
| Bluetooth Surround Ready |
: Yes ( 2 Way Playback ) |
| WiSA Ready |
: Yes ( Up To 2.1 Channel ) |
| Clear Voice Pro |
: Yes ( Auto Volume Leveling ) |
| AI Sound |
: α8 AI Sound Pro ( Virtual 9.1.2 Up-Mix ) |
| Audio Codec |
: AC4, AC3 ( Dolby Digital ), EAC3, HE-AAC, AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, apt-X ( Refer To Manual ) |
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| Sound Output ( RMS ) |
: 20 W |
| Adaptive Sound |
: Yes |
| Samsung Q-Symphony |
: Yes |
| Audio Pre-Selection Descriptor |
: Yes |
| Object Tracking Sound |
: OTS Lite |
| Speaker Type |
: 2 Channel |
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| Connectivity Options |
| HDMI ( 2.0 ) |
: 4ea ( Supports 4K 120Hz, eARC, VRR, ALLM, QMS ( 4 Port )) |
| USB ( 2.0 ) |
: 2ea |
| CI Slot |
: 1ea |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: 1ea |
| RF Input ( Antenna, Cable ) |
: 2ea |
| Optical Digital Audio Out ( SPDIF ) |
: 1ea |
| Wi-Fi 5 |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth® 5.1 |
: Yes |
| HDMI-CEC ( Simplink ) |
: Yes |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel |
: eARC ( HDMI 3 ) |
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| HDMI ( 2.0 ) |
: 3 |
| USB-A ( 2.0 ) |
: 2 |
| WiFi 5 |
: Yes |
| CI Slot 1 |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth 5.2 |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| Anynet+ ( HDMI-CEC ) |
: Yes |
| Digital Audio Out ( Optical ) |
: Yes |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel |
: eARC |
| HDMI ( High Frame Rate ) |
: 4K 120Hz ( For HDMI 1 / 2 / 3 ) |
| RF In ( Terrestrial, Cable Input ) |
: 1 / 1 ( Common Use For Terrestrial ) / 1 |
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| Smart TV Features |
| Operating System |
: WebOS 24 Smart TV |
| ThinQ |
: Yes |
| Multi View |
: Yes |
| LG Channels |
: Yes |
| Always Ready |
: Yes |
| Family Settings |
: Yes |
| Full Web Browser |
: Yes |
| USB Camera Compatible |
: Yes |
| Works With Apple Home |
: Yes |
| Works With Apple Airplay2 |
: Yes |
| Amazon Alexa |
: Built-In |
| Magic Remote Control |
: Built-In |
| The Security Update Is Supported Until |
: 31/12/2028 |
| Smartphone Remote App |
: Yes ( LG ThinQ ) |
| Content Partners |
: Netflix, Max, Disney+, YouTube, Prime Video, ESPN, Apple TV, Sling TV & More............... |
| Intelligent Voice Recognition |
: Yes ( Supported Languages Vary By Country - Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Swedish ) |
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| Operating System |
: Tizen™ Smart TV |
| Bixby |
: Yes |
| Daily+ |
: Yes |
| Web Browser |
: Yes |
| SmartThings Hub, Matter Hub, IoT-Sensor Functionality, Quick Remote |
: Yes |
| NFT |
: Nifty Gateway |
| Multi-View |
: UpTo 2 Videos |
| Samsung Health |
: Yes ( GB, IE Only ) |
| Universal Browse & Play |
: Yes ( GB, FR, DE, IT, ES ) |
| Built-In Voice Assistant |
: Alexa ( GB, DE, FR, IT, ES, AT, IE ) |
| Multi Device Experience |
: Mobile To TV, Sound Mirroring, Wireless TV On, Tap View |
| Samsung TV Plus |
: Yes ( GB, FR, DE, IT, ES, CH, AT, NL, SE, NO, DK, FI, PT, IE, BE, LU ) |
| Apple AirPlay |
: Yes ( w/o Aland Islands, Faroe Islands, Netherlands Antilles, San Marino ) |
| Works With AI Speaker |
: Alexa ( GB, DE, FR, IT, ES, AT, IE ), Google Assistant ( GB, FR, DE, IT, ES, CH, AT, NL, SE, NO, DK, FI, PT, IE, BE, LU ) |
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| Other Features |
| Design |
: Sleek & Slim Design |
| Gray Scale |
: Yes |
| Invert Colors |
: Yes |
| High Contrast |
: Yes |
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| Design |
: Slim Look Design |
| Front Color |
: Graphite Black |
| Bezel Type |
: 3 Bezel-Less |
| Slim Type |
: Slim Look |
| Stand Type |
: Flat Feet |
| Stand Color |
: Black |
| EPG |
: Yes |
| IP Control |
: Yes |
| Analog Tuner |
: Yes |
| Embeded POP |
: Yes |
| TV Key Support |
: Yes |
| Digital Broadcasting |
: DVB-T2CS2 |
| Common Interface ( CI ) |
: CI + ( 1.4 ) / CI + ( 1.4 ECP )_IT Only |
| Motor Impaired Support |
: Slow Button Repeat, Remote Control App. For All |
| Hearing Impaired Support |
: Closed Caption ( Subtitle ), Multi-Output Audio, Sign Language Zoom |
| OSD Languages |
: 27 European Languages + Russian ( Only When Connecting To Network In EE, LV, LT ) |
| Data Broadcasting |
: HbbTV 2.0.3 ( IT, GB, DE, CZ, SK, ES, PL, AT, FR, FI, EE, GR, SI, HR, BE, NL, LU, LT, HU, CH, PT, DK, ME ) |
| Low Vision Support |
: Audio Description, Zoom Menu and Text, High Contrast, SeeColors, Color Inversion, Grayscale, Picture Off |
| Accessibillity - Voice Guide |
: UK English, Finnish, France French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portugal Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Spain Spanish, Swedish, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Korean |
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| General Details |
| Power Supply |
: AC 110~240V 50-60Hz |
| Power Consumption |
: 442 |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: Under 0.5 W |
| TV Weight Without Stand |
: 61.2 Kg |
| TV Weight With Stand |
: 65.1 Kg |
| Packaging Weight |
: 103.0 Kg |
| VESA Mounting |
: 800 mm X 400 mm |
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| Power Supply |
: AC 220-240V~ 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption Max |
: 490 W |
| Power Consumption Typical |
: 178 W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.50 W |
| Yearly Power Consumption ( EU Standard ) |
: 247 kWh |
| Energy Efficiency Class |
: F |
| Eco Sensor |
: Yes |
| Auto Power Off |
: Yes |
| Auto Power Saving |
: Yes |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 51.8 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 53.40 Kg |
| Weight Of Package Carton |
: 71.40 Kg |
| VESA Spec |
: 600 mm X 400 mm |
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| Supplied Accessories |
| Remote Control |
: Magic Remote MR24 |
| Power Cable |
: Yes ( Detachable ) |
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| Remote Controller Model |
: TM2360E ( UK Add TM1240A ) |
| Zigbee, Thread Module |
: Dongle Support |
| Power Cable |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Webcam Support |
: Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which product is better for gaming?
The Samsung UE98DU9000UXXU is slightly better for gaming thanks to FreeSync Premium, Gaming Hub integration, Super Ultra Wide Game View, and additional gaming-focused enhancements.
Does the LG 98UT91006LA support Dolby Atmos?
The specifications list Dolby Digital support and AI Sound Pro virtual 9.1.2 up-mixing, but Dolby Atmos support is not specifically mentioned.
Which TV has better built-in sound quality?
The LG 98UT91006LA offers significantly stronger built-in audio with 40W output compared to Samsung's 20W system, providing a fuller sound experience without external speakers.
Which TV has more HDMI ports?
The LG 98UT91006LA includes four HDMI ports, while the Samsung UE98DU9000UXXU offers three HDMI ports.
Which smart TV platform is better?
Both platforms are excellent. LG WebOS provides a user-friendly interface with extensive AI features, while Samsung Tizen offers strong ecosystem integration and smart home functionality.
Which TV is the better overall purchase?
For most users, the LG 98UT91006LA is the better overall choice due to its stronger audio, more advanced picture processing, additional HDMI connectivity, and comprehensive feature set.
Top Differences- Refresh Rate: 120 Hz Vs 100 Hz
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