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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for top-notch picture quality for movies and gaming, and you're willing to pay a premium price, the Samsung S95B is an excellent choice, offering superior performance especially in dark rooms, better motion processing, and wider viewing angles. This OLED TV also has better sound quality and is well-suited for gaming due to its very low input lag and high refresh rate. On the other hand, if you're on a budget but still want a decent overall experience for a range of content including movies, series, and cartoons, the TCL S555 might suit you. It is less expensive but it won't deliver the same level of picture quality, particularly in bright rooms or for sports content. The sound quality is also not as impressive as the Samsung's. Consider where and what you'll be watching: the Samsung excels in dark environments and for gamers, while the TCL will save you money without compromising too much on quality for general viewing. 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 S555 (LCD)
- The TCL S555 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S95B (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.4
7.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S95B (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the TCL S555 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
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 S555 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95B (OLED) excels in watching movies and cinematic TV thanks to its perfect black uniformity, superior contrast ratio, and effective local dimming characteristic of OLED screens, resulting in deep blacks and vibrant colors. In contrast, the TCL S555 (LCD), while still good, offers lower performance in these areas due to its slightly lower contrast, less precise local dimming, and reduced black uniformity, which can affect dark scene reproduction.
Sports
8.7
6.3
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95B excels at watching sports because it has an outstanding response time and excellent handling of reflections, which minimizes motion blur and preserves the picture quality in bright environments. On the other hand, the TCL S555 has a fair handling of reflections and a narrower viewing angle, making it less suitable for watching sports, especially in well-lit rooms or for groups of people spread out across different angles.
Gaming
9.4
6.7
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95B delivers an excellent gaming experience thanks to its outstanding response time and input lag, making it ideal for fast-paced gaming, whereas the TCL S555, with only good response time and fair input lag, may not be as responsive, particularly during competitive gaming sessions.
Cartoons & Animation
9.4
8.4
9.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95B excels with colors right out of the box and has excellent color gamut and color volume, making it ideal for vibrant and varied animation shades. In comparison, the TCL S555 also delivers very good color performance but falls short in color gamut and volume, which can affect the depth and vividness of some colors when watching animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.2
7.0
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95B performs excellently for TV programs with its ability to upscale lower-resolution content well and its vibrant colors even without adjustment, which is important for viewing news and talk shows in standard dynamic range (SDR). In contrast, the TCL S555 offers good performance in these areas but might not produce as crisp an image or as accurate colors right out of the box, making the Samsung more suitable for discerning viewers who prioritize picture quality.
Bright Room
8.4
7.3
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95B OLED, with its exceptional handling of reflections and very good HDR brightness, outshines the TCL S555 LCD in bright rooms despite both having good SDR brightness. The TCL S555 falls short mainly due to its poor performance with reflections, making the Samsung S95B a superior choice for such environments.
Cost
$1,697
$600
$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 S555 (LCD) costs $600.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung S95B (OLED) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,697 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 2, 2022 | September 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S95B | 65S555 | |
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 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 56.9" | 35" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 47.8 lbs | 45.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 13 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 6.1/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
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 S555 (LCD)
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Caleb Denison | December 2022
"It looks great out of the box and the picture quality it is rock-solid for the price. (...) What really makes this a decent gaming TV, though, is the very low input lag. (...) But if you want to save a little money, the TCL S555 strikes a great balance between cost and performance – the kind of performance that’s impressive enough to deliver some wow to your eyes. (...)"
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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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