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US retailers recently received the first batch of Samsung S95C QD-OLED TVs, though the set isn’t out in the UK, Europe or Australia just yet. As such, only the US and UK prices below are official. In the absence of final Australian pricing from Samsung, we’ve given estimates on what we expect the S95C to retail for in that territory. We've added a mention of the newly-reviewed LG OLED Flex in the Compared To Other TVs section of this review. The extent to which we found we had to tweak multiple facets of the S95B’s pictures to get results that feel consistent as well as spectacular is a touch frustrating, and perhaps serves as a reminder that this is, after all, Samsung’s first QD-OLED TV. Certainly we’d like to see Samsung develop some sort of dedicated skin tone processing next time out – or even add one via a future firmware update. S95B's incredibly thin, futuristic display is supported by a sturdy table stand. (Image credit: Future) Samsung S95B review: picture quality
All four HDMI ports support 4K 120Hz, which is a nice feature we’re happy to be seeing on more and more TVs. The power cable angles off the left edge of the control box. The control box and stand both have built-in channels for cable routing, which is a way to keep your setup tidy. Samsung 65-inch Class S95B OLED 4K Smart TV (QN65S95BAF) review: Performance Nevertheless, the S95B wins by a decent margin; its contrast and color production puts it over the top. Due to the nature of the QN90B’s display hardware, its panel isn't saddled with a bulky midsection, and it’s among the narrowest you’ll see in its class. It features a heavy, metallic stand that props the TV up from its center. The stand’s flat shape provides ample room for a soundbar, but it’s worth noting that the TV’s height only allows for around 2.5 inches of soundbar clearance. Fully prepared for the S95B to not live up to the QD-OLED hype, despite the success of Sony’s A95K, in fact we couldn’t suppress an involuntary ‘wow’ as soon as we clapped eyes on the Samsung set’s pictures.
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The biggest surprise, given our experiences with other Samsung TVs, is that the sound actually seems to have a forward dimension, rather than everything sounding as if it’s happening behind the screen. Dialogue, in particular, comes out at you rather than sounding swallowed and detached. Given the S95B is built on first-generation technology, I understand why some might be reluctant to buy it, but given that the TV is built on two long-standing technologies — OLED and quantum dots — which are simply fused together in a new way, I see no reasons to doubt the TV’s longevity. Bass as you would imagine is not earth-shattering or weighty due to the size of the panel, but it is also not completely absent, with just enough going on to keep you interested and focussed on the content you are viewing. Dialogue is crisp and clean at all times, with some nice stereo separation given the 65-inch size of our review unit.
With all this in mind, it’s worth finishing this section by mentioning the S95B’s Smart Calibration feature, which lets you calibrate your TV using just your mobile phone. This turns in results closer to Filmmaker mode than the other more exciting presets, but it’s still a useful tool to consider for film fans who don’t want to pay hundreds of pounds for a professional calibration service. In a nutshell: The Samsung S95B’s picture quality is excellent and, in some ways, can only be rivaled by Sony’s much more expensive A95K QD-OLED TV, making it a uniquely attractive option for enthusiasts who want the best. The only downside is that it’s only available in 55- and 65-inch options. In SDR Filmmaker Mode (the closest to an out-of-the-box calibration option) with the Brightness Optimization setting off, the QN65S95BAF’s Delta-E value, which measures how the source color differs from the displayed color (with lower numbers being better) was a fine 3.0184, and the picture covered exactly 100% of the Rec.709 color gamut. Using the same settings, the set’s brightness registered as 329.5 nits—a high result for an OLED TV. For comparison, the Sony A80J, one of our favorite sets of 2021, was slightly less accurate in its Custom mode with a Delta-E of 3.3645, but covered more of the Rec.709 gamut (110.4%).The Samsung S95C OLED TV boasts an extremely impressive 32% brightness increase over last year’s S95B. (Image credit: TechRadar/Future) Samsung S95C vs Samsung S95B: Price, sizes and availability The S95C range will also, crucially, add a 77-inch model to the 65- and 55-inch sizes the S95B range was available in. Samsung's QD OLED TV comes with a new solar-powered remote control. (Image credit: Future) Samsung S95B review: features LASER SLIM DESIGN: Daringly discreet, this stylish TV has a profile so thin it was inspired by a laser beam; The groundbreaking Laser Slim Design has a minimal bezel and an ultra-thin side profile; On or off, behold the beauty from a TV that’s barely there
If you’ve already settled on a 55-inch TV you probably know a thing or two about what specs and features you need – but here’s what to consider before splashing out: Display tech Retook the reflection photos with the same camera and in the same room as the Sony A95K to make comparison easier. Updated to Test Bench 1.7 with an updated HDR Brightness test that better reflects real world usage. We've also split the console compatibility boxes into separate PS5 Compatibility and Xbox Series X|S Compatibility tests. You can see our full changelog here. The S95B’s pictures are powered by Samsung’s Neural Quantum Processor, which draws on the accumulated know-how of multiple neural networks to try and optimise the way all sorts of content types appear on the 65-inch screen. Experience suggests that this processor should be particularly effective at upscaling HD content to the screen’s native 4K resolution, but it should also play a big part in translating the extreme light ranges and wide colour gamuts of today’s high dynamic range sources to the screen’s potentially unique capabilities.We retested the TV with the latest firmware, version 1420. All of our measurements were close to the previously published data, so no changes were made to the review. We’re still waiting for final review samples it should be said (await a full review from us in the next couple of months), but we’ve seen enough in direct side-by-side comparison circumstances to have no doubt that the S95C moves the QD-OLED dial substantially forward, piling even more pressure both on traditional OLED and even Samsung’s beloved Mini LED rivals.
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