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If you prioritize a premium viewing experience and are willing to pay more, the Samsung S95B OLED TV excels in overall picture quality, gaming performance, and dark room viewing, which makes it great for movies and gaming enthusiasts. It also has better color accuracy out of the box and wider viewing angles suitable for larger groups. However, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the TCL QM8 LCD TV offers high brightness levels which are good for bright rooms and a strong contrast that's beneficial for cartoon and animation content. While its gaming performance is solid, it might not match the Samsung S95B and may also fall short in gray and black uniformity, affecting viewing in dark rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S95B (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Excellent 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 QM8 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.4
8.5
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S95B (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4
8.3
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95B (OLED) excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect black uniformity and excellent local dimming, which results in exceptional contrast, crucial for dark scenes. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 (LCD) offers very good performance in the same aspects but may fall a bit short when compared to the OLED's superior viewing angles and gray uniformity, which can affect the experience in wide seating arrangements and during scenes with uniform colors.
Sports
8.7
6.5
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95B excels in watching sports due to its outstanding response time and motion processing, which makes fast action appear smooth, and because its OLED screen provides wide viewing angles, ensuring a clear picture regardless of where you sit. In comparison, the TCL QM8 is fair in the same aspects, with very good response time but less effective motion processing and narrower viewing angles that may result in a less consistent image for viewers seated off to the side.
Gaming
9.4
8.3
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95B stands out for gaming, thanks to its OLED technology, which provides an excellent response time and very low input lag, making it highly responsive for fast-paced gaming. The TCL QM8, although very good for gaming with its LCD screen and 120Hz refresh rate, doesn't match the Samsung's performance levels in these critical areas for gaming responsiveness.
Cartoons & Animation
9.4
8.9
9.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95B (OLED) showcases excellent colors out of the box and color gamut, making the vibrancy and accuracy of cartoons and animation stand out more. The TCL QM8 (LCD), while also having a very good color gamut, may show cartoons and animations with slightly less vividness due to its good, but not excellent, colors out of the box performance.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.2
6.8
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95B excels at upscaling lower-resolution content and offers vivid colors right out of the box, making it excellent for watching news and TV programs; the TCL QM8 is fair in these areas, with less effective upscaling and good—but not excellent—color performance out of the box.
Bright Room
8.4
9.9
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung S95B (OLED) is very good.
The Samsung S95B is particularly strong in handling reflections and offers a wide color gamut and volume, making it a good fit for bright rooms, yet its peak SDR and HDR brightness are lower compared to the TCL QM8. The TCL QM8 excels with higher SDR and HDR peak brightness, which is crucial for overcoming ambient light in bright rooms, but its contrast performance isn't as strong as the S95B's, which may affect the viewing experience in darker settings.
Cost
$1,697
$1,498
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung S95B (OLED) has a price of $1,697 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,498.
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How the Samsung S95B (OLED) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung S95B (OLED) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,697 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 2, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S95B | 65QM850G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 9.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.5/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.5" x 56.9" x 1.6" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 56.9" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 47.8 lbs | 50.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 400 | |
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 | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Steven Cohen | March 2023
"Samsung's S95B is easily one of the best high-end 4K TVs on the market. S95B is able to achieve industry-leading color performance and a brighter screen than typical OLEDs. In fact, the display's OLED color coverage is nearly in a class of its own. The S95B is a beautiful TV, even when it's off. The display has a pleasing, minimalist design with nearly bezel-less borders and an impressively thin profile."
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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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