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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung S95C is a high-end OLED TV with a higher price point, offering excellent overall picture quality, remarkable for gaming and watching movies, with wide viewing angles and effective handling of reflections for rooms with some light. However, it’s less bright than some other TVs, which might not make it the best choice for very bright rooms. On the other hand, the TCL S546 is a budget-friendly LCD TV, costing much less and delivering decent overall performance, specifically for cartoons and animation. It’s relatively brighter for SDR content, which can be useful in well-lit spaces but has narrower viewing angles and is less suited for dark room performance. Your decision should be based on whether you prioritize higher quality for gaming and movies or if you seek a more affordable option that performs well enough in most situations. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S95C (OLED)
- Excellent for bright room
- 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 S546 (LCD)
- The TCL S546 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S95C (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.5
7.4
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the TCL S546 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4
7.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
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 S546 (LCD) is good.
Sports
8.7
6.3
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95C excels in watching sports due to its superior motion processing, almost instantaneous response time, and effective reflections handling, which all contribute to clear images during fast action without distraction from light sources. In contrast, the TCL S546, while more affordable, struggles with fast-paced content because of its slower response time and less effective motion processing, and it may not handle reflections as well, which can be problematic in bright rooms. Viewing angles and gray uniformity are better on the Samsung S95C as well, making it more suitable for group viewing.
Gaming
10.0
6.6
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95C excels in gaming with its OLED panel offering a high refresh rate, which is ideal for smooth gameplay, while its response time and input lag are rated as best, ensuring quick on-screen action. Conversely, the TCL S546, with its LCD screen and lower refresh rate, has a poor response time and input lag, making it less suited for fast-paced gaming that requires quick reflexes.
Cartoons & Animation
9.4
6.6
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
When watching cartoons and animation, the Samsung S95C stands out for its vivid colors and wide color gamut, ensuring a more vibrant and diverse display straight out of the box. In contrast, the TCL S546, while providing a decent range of colors, offers a less impressive color gamut and the colors are not as richly presented when first used.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
6.4
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95C stands out for watching news and TV programs due to its OLED screen, which provides excellent colors out of the box and a wide color gamut, accompanied by effective upscaling and good SDR brightness. Conversely, the TCL S546, while offering a very good SDR brightness, falls short with poorer performance in upscaling and colors out of the box, making it less ideal for these types of content.
Bright Room
9.0
7.2
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
8.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has a higher score for handling reflections, which contributes greatly to its performance in bright rooms, while the TCL S546 (LCD), despite having good SDR and HDR brightness, has a lower reflections handling score, making it slightly less suitable for bright environments. Both TVs have high contrast and color quality, impacting the overall viewing experience, although the superior reflection handling on the Samsung typically gives it an edge in well-lit spaces.
Cost
$3,300
$398
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has a price of $3,300 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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How the Samsung S95C (OLED) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung S95C (OLED) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,300 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 2, 2023 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S95C | 65S546 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.2" x 56.8" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 47.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 70 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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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