Quick answer
Is Samsung or LG better for streaming?
Both stream well. Samsung (Tizen) and LG (webOS) each have their own app store and similar menus. Check the model is 2018 or newer, has an Ethernet port and supports 4K HDR if you want the best picture.
Samsung (Tizen) and LG (webOS) are the two best-selling Smart TV brands in the UK. Both run streaming apps well; the differences are in app choice, menus and connections.
| Samsung (Tizen) | LG (webOS) | |
|---|---|---|
| App store | Samsung Apps | LG Content Store |
| Menus | Row along the bottom | Row along the bottom, pointer remote |
| Ethernet port | Most models | Most models |
| AirPlay | Many recent models | Many recent models |
Things to check before you buy
- Is the model from 2018 or later? Newer models support more apps.
- Does it have an Ethernet port for a wired connection?
- Do you want 4K and HDR for sport and films?
Setting up
Follow the Samsung guide or LG guide, or the general IPTV Smart TV guide for other brands.