The Samsung Frame Series offers a unique design that blends with your home decor and is generally less expensive. It's better suited if you're into gaming and your budget is a concern. However, the QN95B provides superior overall picture and sound quality, and brighter images making it better for bright rooms and HDR content. If you're a movie enthusiast or love watching sports, the QN95B might be worth the extra cost. Both handle reflections well and have low input lag for gaming, but the QN95B has a better sound setup. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Frame Series (LCD)
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN95B (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung QN95B (LCD)
Best in class for bright room
Good for dark room
Very good for gaming
Very good for movies & TV
Good for sports
Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
Excellent for cartoons & animation
Very good for use as monitor
Very good for upscaling
Very good motion processing
Excellent reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1/10
8.3/10
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.2/10
8.1/10
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series has lower contrast, lacks local dimming, and exhibits weaker black uniformity compared to the Samsung QN95B, affecting its performance for movies and cinematic content where deep blacks and high contrast are desirable. The QN95B offers better color accuracy out of the box, a wider color volume, and improved gray uniformity, which translates to more vibrant and consistent images, albeit with slightly narrower viewing angles than preferable for larger groups.
Gaming
7.8/10
8.8/10
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Frame Series excels in gaming with very good response times and the best input lag performance for a seamless playing experience. However, the Samsung QN95B outshines it with the same level of low input lag while also offering a higher refresh rate for even smoother motion, which is especially beneficial for high-speed gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1/10
9.0/10
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.3/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung Frame Series is 'very good' for watching cartoons due to its vibrant 'Colors Out of the Box' and 'Good' color gamut, which contribute to the appealing representation of animated content. On the other hand, the Samsung QN95B is rated 'excellent' in the same category, mainly because it has the 'best' 'Colors Out of the Box' and a 'Very Good' color gamut, offering even more vivid and diverse colors for animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5/10
9.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Frame Series is good for watching news and TV programs because it offers decent upscaling and above-average SDR brightness, which ensures clear visibility even in well-lit rooms. Meanwhile, the Samsung QN95B excels in the same viewing scenarios by providing superior SDR brightness and upscaling capabilities, along with better local dimming and contrast, allowing for a more vibrant and detailed picture.
Bright Room
7.3/10
9.8/10
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.2/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Frame Series and the Samsung QN95B both handle reflections well, with the QN95B being superior, which is crucial for maintaining a clear image in bright rooms. Regarding brightness, which is very important for combating glare, the QN95B has an advantage in both SDR and HDR brightness over the Samsung Frame Series, and while both offer good color performance, the QN95B edges out with better color volume and gamut, contributing to a more vibrant picture.
Cost
$1,598
$1,497
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has a price of $1,598 and the Samsung QN95B (LCD) costs $1,497.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN95B (LCD) to be good for sports, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series has a lower motion processing performance and a worse response time compared to the Samsung QN95B, making it less ideal for the fast-moving scenes typical in sports. Additionally, the QN95B exhibits better reflections handling and a wider viewing angle which enhances the sports-watching experience from different positions in a room.
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How the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and the Samsung QN95B (LCD) compare to other TVs
"Picture quality is fantastic truly mind-bogglingly good. It also plays into the screen’s gorgeous color performance, as spectacularly rich, vibrant tones now look both more consistently natural and balanced. With its extreme brightness and vibrant Quantum Dot color system, the QN95B delivers a dazzling demonstration of just how much of a difference HDR can make to picture quality."
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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.
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