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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is a high-end TV that typically costs much more, but it offers superior overall picture quality, especially in dark rooms where its perfect blacks stand out, and it has great gaming performance. It also performs better in bright rooms, has better viewing angles, HDR performance, and sound quality, making it well-suited for mixed usage. In contrast, the TCL S435 (LCD) is a budget-friendly option with decent performance for cartoons and animation, but it's not as bright, and the lack of local dimming means it won't deliver the same level of picture quality in dark rooms. It's less suitable for gaming due to higher input lag and slower response times, and it doesn't perform as well in bright rooms due to lower brightness and reflection handling. If you prioritize high-quality movies, sports, and gaming experiences and don't mind spending more, the Samsung S95B is a better choice. However, if you're looking for a more affordable option and mainly watch cartoons, news, or reality TV in a less brightly lit environment, the TCL S435 might suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S95B (OLED)
- Very good for bright room
- 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 S435 (LCD)
- The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S95B (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.4
6.6
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S95B (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4
6.1
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
10.0/10
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 S95B (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95B excels in watching movies due to its perfect black uniformity, excellent contrast with perfect local dimming, and wide viewing angles, which are critical for cinematic experience. In contrast, the TCL S435 offers only fair performance with lower contrast, lack of local dimming, and poor viewing angles, diminishing its overall movie-watching quality.
Sports
8.7
5.9
8.2/10
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
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung S95B excels in sports viewing due to its fast response time, effective motion processing, broad viewing angles, and superior handling of reflections, making it responsive and clear from various positions in a room. Conversely, the TCL S435 struggles with sports content because of its slow response time and poor motion processing, resulting in less fluid motion; also, its limited viewing angles and weaker reflection handling can compromise the viewing experience in well-lit environments.
Gaming
9.4
5.5
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung S95B is superior for gaming due to its excellent response time and low input lag, essential for fast-paced games and a smooth gaming experience. In contrast, the TCL S435 falls short, with only fair response time and poor input lag, which can lead to noticeable delay between user actions and on-screen reactions, hindering gaming performance.
Cartoons & Animation
9.4
7.0
9.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95B OLED TV excels in watching cartoons and animation due to its excellent colors out of the box and wide color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate hues. In contrast, the TCL S435 LCD TV, while having excellent out-of-the-box colors, offers a more limited color gamut and color volume, leading to less rich color reproduction.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.2
5.8
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung S95B excels in upscaling lower resolution content and delivers excellent SDR brightness, making it a superior choice for watching news and TV programs. In contrast, the TCL S435 struggles with upscaling and has poor SDR brightness, resulting in a less ideal viewing experience for the same type of content.
Bright Room
8.4
5.6
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung S95B OLED TV excels in a bright room due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness combined with the best reflection handling, optimizing visibility in sunlit environments, while the TCL S435 LCD struggles due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness and poor reflection handling, resulting in a subpar viewing experience in brighter settings.
Cost
$1,697
$700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung S95B (OLED) has a price of $1,697 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $700.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung S95B (OLED) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,697 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 2, 2022 | September 4, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S95B | 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 | 8.3/10 | 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 | 9.4/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.7/10 | 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" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 56.9" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 47.8 lbs | 37.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 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 | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Samsung S95B (OLED)
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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."
TCL S435 (LCD)
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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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