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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung S95C is an OLED TV that is typically much more expensive than the TCL QM8, which is an LCD TV. The Samsung offers superior overall picture quality, gaming performance, and better handling of reflections, making it great for dark rooms and gaming enthusiasts. It has an excellent response time and low input lag which is ideal for fast-paced content and gaming. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 offers a very good picture quality at a lower price. It has a higher SDR brightness, which means it can get brighter in well-lit rooms, but it has a lower score for viewing in bright rooms compared to the Samsung. Its gaming performance is also strong but doesn't quite match the Samsung. If you value top-notch picture quality and gaming experience and are willing to pay a higher price, the Samsung S95C would be a great choice. However, if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option that still offers good performance, particularly in brightly lit rooms, the TCL QM8 would be a sensible alternative. Both TVs support a similar set of HDR formats excluding HDR10+ support which is only available on the TCL. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S95C (OLED)
- Best in class for dark room
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Best in class 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
9.5
8.5
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has best in class 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 S95C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior contrast, perfect black uniformity, and wide viewing angles associated with OLED technology, providing a highly immersive experience with deep blacks and consistent image quality from different angles. While the TCL QM8 offers very good performance with its strong contrast and local dimming capabilities, it is slightly limited by its LCD technology which may not deliver as deep blacks or as wide viewing angles as the OLED.
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 S95C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95C boasts exceptional motion processing and an OLED panel with wide viewing angles, crucial qualities for the fluid and broad viewing experience often desired for sports. Conversely, while the TCL QM8 handles reflections well and offers a fair picture quality, its lower-grade motion processing and narrower viewing angles do not cater as well to the dynamic nature of sports content.
Gaming
10.0
8.3
10.0/10
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
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C OLED has the highest marks in both response time and input lag, which are crucial for a seamless gaming experience, making it the superior choice for gamers. In contrast, the TCL QM8 LCD, while still offering a very good gaming performance, does not match the Samsung S95C OLED in these specific areas.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
6.8
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) provides better upscaling and more accurate colors straight out of the box, making it excellent for watching news and TV programs where visual clarity and color accuracy are appreciated. In contrast, the TCL QM8 (LCD) has higher SDR brightness, which is beneficial in well-lit rooms, but it falls short in upscaling and color accuracy, rendering it fair for the same type of content.
Bright Room
9.0
9.9
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.5/10
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 S95C (OLED) is excellent.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has good SDR and HDR brightness with the best handling of reflections, which helps maintain picture quality in well-lit environments, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) has the best SDR brightness that excels in bright rooms but has slightly lower performance in reflections handling compared to the Samsung.
Cost
$3,300
$1,498
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has a price of $3,300 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,498.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
9.4
8.9
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung S95C (OLED) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C excels in producing vibrant and accurate colors right out of the box and offers a wide color gamut, making cartoons and animations look stunning with vivid hues and depth. In contrast, the TCL QM8, while performing very competently with a very good color gamut, isn't as strong "out of the box”, requiring potentially more adjustments for the optimal viewing experience.
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How the Samsung S95C (OLED) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung S95C (OLED) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,300 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 2, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S95C | 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 | 8/10 | 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 | 9.5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 56.8" x 0.4" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.2" x 56.8" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 50.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 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 | 4.2.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 70 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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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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