When choosing between the Samsung S95B OLED and the Vizio MQ6 '23 LCD, consider the following tradeoffs:
For a premium price, the Samsung S95B offers exceptional picture quality, is a superb choice for gaming thanks to its low input lag and quick response time, and performs better in both dark and bright rooms. With OLED technology, it also has superior contrast and viewing angles.
On the budget-friendly side, the Vizio MQ6 is much less expensive but doesn't match the Samsung's picture quality or gaming performance. It has a lower brightness and contrast, and while it supports various HDR formats, it won't perform as well in bright environments or offer the same level of clarity and color.
If your budget allows and you desire top-notch image quality for a variety of content, including gaming, along with great performance in different lighting conditions, the Samsung S95B is advisable. If cost is a primary concern and you're looking for a decent all-rounder for casual viewing, the Vizio MQ6 might be the better choice despite some compromises in performance. 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 Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD)
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S95B (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.4/10
7.4/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S95B (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4/10
7.3/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.4/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95B (OLED) excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its exceptional contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, all crucial for dark scene performance, and also offers superior out-of-the-box colors, color volume, and viewing angles. On the other hand, the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is rated as good for movies and cinematic TV because, although it provides decent performance in these areas, it falls short of the OLED's peak contrast and black levels which are very important for such content.
Sports
8.7/10
6.2/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
9.4/10
6.5/10
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95B has superior response times and input lag compared to the Vizio MQ6 '23, which makes it excellent for gaming. The S95B's OLED technology can refresh faster at 144Hz compared to the Vizio's LCD at 60Hz, providing a smoother gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
9.4/10
7.4/10
9.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95B OLED is excellent for watching cartoons & animation due to its exceptional colors right out of the box and wide color gamut which ensures vibrant and accurate color reproduction. On the other hand, the Vizio MQ6 '23, while still good, presents colors and a color gamut that are not as rich or broadly represented as the OLED, which may result in less vivid and slightly less consistent color performance.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.2/10
7.1/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95B is superior for watching news and talk shows due to its excellent upscaling capabilities and good SDR brightness, which keeps the image clear and consistent. On the other hand, the Vizio MQ6 '23 provides a decent picture with good SDR brightness as well, although its upscaling is not as refined, leading to a potential reduction in picture clarity when viewing lower-resolution content.
Bright Room
8.4/10
6.3/10
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95B (OLED) manages bright room viewing better due to its excellent handling of reflections and very good HDR brightness, essential for maintaining picture quality in well-lit environments. In contrast, the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD), while offering good SDR brightness, falls short with fair reflection handling and poor HDR brightness, meaning its picture might get washed out in the same conditions.
Cost
$1,697
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung S95B (OLED) has a price of $1,697 and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) costs $500.
"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."
Get a great deal on the Samsung S95B (OLED) or the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD)
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 Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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