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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung S95C OLED offers superior overall picture quality, better performance for gaming, and exceptional dark room viewing. It also has excellent viewing angles and very good reflection handling, making it well-suited for various room conditions. However, it is at a high-end price point. The TCL R655 LCD is more affordable and offers good performance for gaming and bright room viewing, with solid SDR brightness. However, it has limited viewing angles and less impressive performance in dark room settings compared to the Samsung S95C. If budget allows and you prioritize higher picture quality and gaming performance, the Samsung S95C is the better option. If saving money is important and you mostly watch in bright rooms, consider the TCL R655. 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 R655 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.5
8.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
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 R655 (LCD) has very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
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 R655 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C OLED TV offers exceptional contrast, perfect black uniformity, and wide viewing angles, making it great for watching movies and cinematic TV, especially in dark rooms. In comparison, the TCL R655, an LCD TV, has very good contrast and good black uniformity, but it doesn't match the Samsung in terms of local dimming and viewing angles, which might make it less ideal for viewing in a room with wide seating arrangements.
Sports
8.7
6.6
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95C excels in watching sports due to its OLED panel that provides instantaneous response time and wide viewing angles, ensuring fast-moving action is crisp and that the picture remains consistent from different seats. The TCL R655, while fair, is limited by its LCD panel which offers less optimal response time and narrower viewing angles, though it still manages decent motion processing and reflection handling.
Gaming
10.0
8.6
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C stands out for gaming due to its superior response time and input lag which are critical for a responsive and immersive gaming experience. The TLC R655, while offering good performance, cannot match the Samsung S95C in these key areas, making the latter the better option for gamers who prioritize fast-paced action and competitive play.
Cartoons & Animation
9.4
8.7
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C OLED is distinguished for its excellent color gamut and very good colors out of the box, ensuring vibrant and accurate images for cartoons and animation. In comparison, the TCL R655 LCD has a good color gamut and good colors out of the box, meaning it also provides pleasing visuals for animated content, but with slightly less color vibrancy and accuracy than the Samsung.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
7.2
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C's OLED technology provides better upscaling of lower-resolution content and superior SDR brightness, which is crucial for watching news and talk shows, while its vibrant and accurate colors out of the box enhance the viewing experience. In contrast, the TCL R655, with its LCD screen, offers satisfactory upscaling and SDR brightness but may not deliver the same level of clarity or color range as the Samsung S95C.
Cost
$3,300
$1,000
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has a price of $3,300 and the TCL R655 (LCD) costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Bright Room
9.0
9.5
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL R655 (LCD) to be best in class for bright room, while the Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent.
The Samsung S95C handles reflections exceptionally well and has a high contrast, which makes it good for bright rooms; however, the TCL R655 offers superior SDR and HDR brightness, which can be more advantageous in very bright environments, despite its somewhat lower performance in handling reflections.
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How the Samsung S95C (OLED) and the TCL R655 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung S95C (OLED) | TCL R655 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,300 | $1,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 2, 2023 | September 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S95C | 65R655 | |
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 | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.2" x 56.8" | 35.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 50.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 400 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 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 70 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Parker Hall | January 2023
"It has an excellent Roku interface, isn’t too expensive, has quantum dots and mini LED backlighting, and looks genuinely fantastic playing everything. If you’re in the market for a new TV, you should still start here. Gamers will like that it has a 120-Hz refresh rate at 4K, which is the maximum that a modern Xbox or Playstation 5 will put out—meaning the smoothest possible gaming and sports viewing in general. We’re no longer in the days of having to spend over $1,000 and spending a few hours on setup for decent black levels and great color accuracy and HDR"
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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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