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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung QN95B is a premium-priced TV that generally offers a higher overall picture quality, especially in bright rooms, and has a better gaming experience due to its lower input lag and better motion processing. It also supports a higher refresh rate and better sound quality. On the other hand, the TCL S546 is much more budget-friendly. It does well in dark room viewing with good black uniformity but falls short in bright rooms and gaming when compared to the Samsung QN95B. Its sound quality and motion processing are also less impressive. If you are a gamer or often watch TV in bright rooms and are willing to pay more for enhanced performance, the Samsung QN95B would be a great choice. If you’re looking for a more affordable option and mainly watch TV in darker environments, the TCL S546 could satisfy your needs without breaking the bank. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN95B (LCD)
- Best in class for bright 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 S546 (LCD)
- The TCL S546 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN95B (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.3
7.4
7.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S546 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
7.0
7.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN95B provides a better experience for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its excellent local dimming and contrast that enhance the depth of blacks while maintaining good color accuracy and volume out of the box. On the other hand, the TCL S546 offers good performance but with less effective local dimming and lower contrast, impacting its ability to display true blacks as well as the Samsung, though it still maintains a decent color volume and accuracy.
Sports
7.2
6.3
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN95B is better for watching sports because it has a faster response time, handles reflections well, has better motion processing, and wider viewing angles, whereas the TCL S546, while fair, is less equipped to deal with fast motion and indirect viewing, which can impact the viewing experience during dynamic sports events. However, the TCL S546 has decent gray uniformity, which is somewhat important, but not enough to compensate for the other factors that are crucial for sports viewing.
Gaming
8.8
6.6
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN95B is outstanding for gaming due to its excellent response time and top-notch input lag performance, ensuring smooth motion and responsive gameplay. In contrast, the TCL S546, with its good performance in these areas, might not deliver the same level of gaming experience as that of the Samsung model.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
6.6
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN95B delivers excellent colors straight out of the box, ensuring vibrant and accurate representation which is ideal for enjoying animated content. On the other hand, the TCL S546 shows fair performance in colors out of the box, which might result in less vibrant cartoons and animation, while also having a narrower color gamut indicating a slightly less diverse color spectrum.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
6.4
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN95B excels in upscaling and delivers outstanding SDR brightness, ensuring clear and bright images for news and talk shows even in well-lit rooms, while its colors come well-tuned straight out of the box. In contrast, the TCL S546 shows weaknesses in upscaling and less impressive color accuracy upon initial setup, which may result in a less crisp and vibrant viewing experience for standard programming, despite having very good SDR brightness.
Bright Room
9.8
7.2
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
9.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN95B excels in bright room viewing because of its superior SDR and HDR brightness and exceptional reflections handling, which makes it better for environments with a lot of ambient light. In comparison, the TCL S546 is also good for bright rooms with very good SDR brightness and fair performance in reflections; however, its HDR brightness isn't as strong as the Samsung's, which may affect the viewing experience for HDR content in brightly lit rooms.
Cost
$1,497
$398
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) has a price of $1,497 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung QN95B (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,497 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2022 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN95B | 65S546 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.4" x 57" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.2 lbs | 47.4 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 | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 70 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
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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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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