If you're on a tight budget, the TCL S350R offers basic performance adequate for generic viewing, but its picture quality and performance in gaming, sports, dark, and bright environments are poor, reflecting its budget price. Alternatively, the Samsung S95C is a premium-priced TV with superior picture quality, exceptional performance for gaming, and excellent viewing in both dark and bright rooms. The Samsung's OLED screen provides best-in-class contrast and viewing angles with added features like a One Connect Box for cable management. For those who prioritize high-end picture quality and advanced features for a variety of content, and are willing to invest more, the Samsung S95C is an outstanding choice. However, keep in mind it's much more expensive than the TCL S350R, which may suffice for casual, non-critical viewing in less challenging lighting conditions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S95C (OLED)
Excellent for bright room
Best in class for dark room
Best in class for gaming
Excellent for movies & TV
Very good for sports
Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
Excellent for cartoons & animation
Best in class for use as monitor
Very good for upscaling
Very good motion processing
Best in class viewing angle
Best in class reflections
Advantages of the TCL S350R (LCD)
The TCL S350R (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S95C (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.5/10
5.3/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the TCL S350R (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4/10
5.2/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL S350R (LCD) is poor.
Sports
8.7/10
6.1/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.6/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S350R (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
10.0/10
5.5/10
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.6/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the TCL S350R (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
9.4/10
5.3/10
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.4/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.7/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.5/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S350R (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1/10
5.6/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S350R (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
9.0/10
4.7/10
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
8.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL S350R (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$2,500
$200
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has a price of $2,500 and the TCL S350R (LCD) costs $200.
How the Samsung S95C (OLED) and the TCL S350R (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Samsung S95C (OLED)
TCL S350R (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$2,500
$200
Brand
Brand
Samsung
TCL
Release Date
Release Date
February 1, 2023
July 1, 2023
Full name
Full name
QN55S95C
43S350R
Screen Size
Screen Size
55"
43"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
1080P
Screen Type
Screen Type
OLED
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
RGB OLED QD-OLED
LED VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Tizen
Roku TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
8/10
5.9/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
Yes
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
0
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
144Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
No
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR10
Accessibility
Accessibility
Voice Commands
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
9.5/10
5.3/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
9/10
4.7/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
10/10
5.5/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
9.5/10
5.2/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
8.8/10
6.1/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
9.2/10
5.6/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
9.4/10
5.3/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
10/10
5.5/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
27.8" x 48.2" x 0.4"
21.8" x 37.6" x 3.5"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
30.4" x 48.2"
23.9" x 37.6"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
Unknown
12.5 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
400 x 300
100 x 100
DISPLAY
Color Depth
Color Depth
10 bit
8 bit
Black Frame Insertion
Black Frame Insertion
Yes
No
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
Yes
No
Contrast
Contrast
10/10
6.4/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
10/10
2.5/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
10/100
0/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
8.9/10
2.5/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
7.9/10
5.1/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
8.6/10
2.5/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
9.8/10
5.6/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
10/10
5.2/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
10/10
6/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
10/10
6.3/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
8/10
7/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
8.3/10
3.9/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
9.2/10
5.5/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
9.4/10
5.9/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
10/10
6.3/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
10/10
5.7/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
8.8/10
4.8/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
8.8/10
3.7/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
10/10
4.5/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
4.2.2
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
70 W
16 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
No
DTS:X
DTS:X
No
No
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About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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