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The Samsung QN95B is a premium-priced model with superior overall picture quality, making it a good choice for mixed usage, including movies, sports, gaming, and bright room viewing. It offers better contrast, higher brightness levels, local dimming, and a greater color range, which significantly benefits HDR content visibility. If you're a gamer or use the TV in various lighting conditions, the Samsung would be preferred. On the other hand, the TCL S435 is budget-friendly and may suffice if you have minimal requirements for picture quality and brightness. Its performance is less suitable for dark rooms and its lower scores across most parameters make it better suited for casual viewing in well-lit environments. If premium picture quality, especially for gaming and HDR content, is a priority and cost is less of a concern, you should go for the Samsung QN95B. If you're looking to save money and your viewing habits are more casual, the TCL S435 could meet your needs. Give Feedback
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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
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
- The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN95B (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.3
6.6
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
6.1
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN95B is superior for movies and cinematic TV due to its excellent local dimming, higher contrast, and better black uniformity, enhancing the viewing experience in dark scenes and wider color spectrum. In contrast, the TCL S435, although offering good color out of the box, lacks in local dimming and has lower black uniformity and contrast, resulting in less impactful dark scenes and a narrower range of colors.
Sports
7.2
5.9
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN95B is more suited for sports with its higher reflection handling capabilities and faster response time, which means less blur in fast-moving scenes, paired with better motion processing to provide a clearer image. Conversely, the TCL S435 struggles with poor reflection handling and slower response time, resulting in a suboptimal sports viewing experience, especially in bright rooms or with fast-paced action.
Gaming
8.8
5.5
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
7.0
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN95B excels in displaying cartoons and animations due to its best performance in colors out of the box, which ensures vibrant and accurate colors from the moment you turn on the TV, and it has a very good color gamut, enabling it to reproduce a wide range of colors. In comparison, the TCL S435 is rated as good for watching cartoons and animations; it offers excellent colors out of the box but has only a fair color gamut, suggesting it may not display as wide a spectrum of colors as the Samsung.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
5.8
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN95B offers excellent upscaling and SDR brightness, which are crucial for clear and bright display of news, talk shows, and other TV programs, while the TCL S435 has poor upscaling and SDR brightness, resulting in a less crisp and dimmer image for such content. Furthermore, the Samsung QN95B's superior color accuracy out of the box and broader color gamut ensure more vibrant and true-to-life colors compared to the TCL S435, enhancing the viewing experience for everyday TV watching.
Bright Room
9.8
5.6
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
9.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN95B excels in a bright room because it has a higher score for both SDR and HDR brightness and better handling of reflections, making it well-suited for environments with a lot of light. On the other hand, the TCL S435 scores poorly in both bright room categories which could result in a less clear picture in well-lit spaces.
Cost
$1,497
$700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) has a price of $1,497 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $700.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN95B (LCD) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,497 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2022 | September 4, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN95B | 65S435 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 57" x 0.7" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.4" x 57" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.2 lbs | 37.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 70 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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John Archer | March 2022
"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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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"The TCL 4-Series is so inexpensive and capable you might start to question why there are any multithousand-dollar TVs at all. The 4-Series setup is intuitive and easy. If you're just looking for an easy-to-use TV with decent picture, this is an excellent place to start."
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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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