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The Samsung Q70A is a more wallet-friendly choice with a good balance of features suitable for various uses, but its performance is outclassed by the Samsung S95C, particularly in picture quality due to the S95C's OLED display, which offers better contrast, brightness, and viewing angles. If budget is a top concern and you need a solid all-around TV, the Q70A makes sense. However, if you're seeking the best visual experience for movies and gaming and are willing to invest more, the S95C is superior, particularly in dimmer environments where its OLED technology shines. Be aware that OLED screens can be more prone to glare in brightly lit rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q70A (LCD)
- The Samsung Q70A (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S95C (OLED).
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
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.2
9.5
8.21/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
9.4
8.21/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) excels at watching movies and cinematic TV because it has perfect black uniformity and contrast due to its OLED technology, which is essential for producing deep blacks and high contrast scenes. Conversely, the Samsung Q70A (LCD) has worse contrast and black uniformity, which are critical for a good movie watching experience, and it lacks local dimming, which can further enhance contrast and dark scene detail.
Sports
6.7
8.7
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q70A exhibits satisfactory performance in sports watching with good motion processing and very fast response times, although limited viewing angles and poor handling of reflections can reduce the quality of the experience particularly in wider seating arrangements or well-lit rooms. On the other hand, the Samsung S95C delivers a superior experience when watching sports due to excellent motion processing and the best response times, complemented by perfect viewing angles and best-in-class reflection handling, ensuring a clear and stable image from any seat in rooms with different lighting conditions.
Gaming
7.7
10.0
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C stands out for gaming due to its best response time and input lag scores, ensuring smoother visuals and more responsive gameplay, whereas the Samsung Q70A, while offering very good performance in these areas, cannot match the superior performance of its OLED counterpart.
Cartoons & Animation
8.2
9.4
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.2/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.8/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) offers excellent colors straight out of the box and has a wider color gamut, making animations appear more vibrant and true-to-life compared to the Samsung Q70A (LCD), which has very good initial color accuracy but a more limited color gamut. Additionally, while both TVs have good color volume and SDR brightness, the S95C excels in contrast and gray uniformity, which further enhances the viewing experience of cartoons and animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.6
9.1
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C excels in upscaling and has excellent colors out of the box, which contribute to a vibrant and crisp viewing experience for news and talk shows. On the other hand, the Samsung Q70A's slightly lower upscaling and very good colors out of the box still deliver a quality viewing experience, but with less vibrancy and sharpness compared to the OLED display of the S95C.
Bright Room
7.4
9.0
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q70A has good brightness for SDR and HDR content, but the LCD display's handling of reflections is poor, so it might struggle in very bright rooms. Conversely, the Samsung S95C also offers good SDR and very good HDR brightness alongside the best reflections handling due to its OLED screen, ensuring a superior viewing experience in bright environments.
Cost
$948
$3,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) has a price of $948 and the Samsung S95C (OLED) costs $3,300.
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How the Samsung Q70A (LCD) and the Samsung S95C (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Q70A (LCD) | Samsung S95C (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$948 | $3,300 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | February 2, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q70A | QN65S95C | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.7/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 10/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.4/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57.2" x 1" | 32.7" x 56.8" x 0.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 35.2" x 56.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 46.1 lbs | Unknown | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 X 300 | 400 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8.2/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 4.2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 70 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
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.
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